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Blue skies didn’t materialize but there were still plenty of smiles at last Saturday’s Boundary Bay Airshow. For more photos from the annual event, see Page 11 and www. delta-optimist.com.

Stop bridge work: Richmond

City says alternative needed as its transportation director offers pair of tunnel options SANDOR GYARMATI

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Motorists will have to continue to put up with congestion at the George Massey Tunnel until the right solution is found.

That’s what Richmond councillors and the city’s director of transportation, Victor Wei, agreed during discussion on his report looking at a couple of alternatives to the $3.5-billion bridge at the heart of the George Massey Tunnel Replacement

Project.

On Monday, Richmond politicians endorsed the report that responded to third party studies recently assembled by the Corporation of Delta into the comprehensive volume that has been forwarded to all B.C. MLAs. Delta is urging the new NDP provincial government to continue with the project.

The Richmond report calls on Victoria to suspend work on the 10-lane bridge project, which Wei described as “beyond com-

prehension” when considering its height, as well as the heights of its interchanges, pending a review of crossing options.

Admitting the alternatives require further analysis, Wei put forward two options, both involving seismically upgrading the current tunnel to withstand a one-in-475-year seismic event.

The tunnel would then have a lifespan similar to the Oak Street and Queensborough bridges, he explained.

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A City of Richmond report calls on the province to suspend work on the bridge project and review tunnel options.

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Wildfire help pouring in

Locals stepping up to provide support for those forced to evacuate homes IAN JACQUES

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Ladner resident Marie Beer was at work recently when she heard of the evacuations due to the B.C. wildfires. With a sinking pit in her stomach as she watched thousands fleeing their homes, she figured she just had to do something to help.

Fast forward to last Thursday when she, her husband Poal, friends and family filled their F-150 and 5x10 utility trailer, thanks to the generosity of the community, with food, clothing and goods to take to the evacuation centre in Kamloops.

“I just couldn’t sit at home and watch all these people leaving and not knowing what they would be going home to,” said Marie. “This community is fantastic. I can’t believe the support. It has brought me to tears many times.

We are just trying to do what we can and pull all the communities together.

I’m so overwhelmed with the amount of support from South Delta.”

The couple, who has lived in Ladner since 2009, bought a place last year near Bridge Lake in the Cariboo, one of the hardest hit areas.

“We have a lot of friends in the community up there, so our hearts go out to them. We have been running back and forth trying to do what we can,” added Poal. “We have another full load at home, so we will be doing a number of runs up there.

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Marie and Poal Beer held a donation drive at Trenant Park Square last Thursday to collect supplies they drove to an evacuation centre in Kamloops.

We are just working things out with Kamloops to make sure everything gets to where it is needed the most.”

MLA donates hay Delta councillor and newly-elected MLA Ian Paton was busy at his East Ladner farm last Thursday loading about 200 bales of hay he donated for the wildfire relief effort.

The hay will feed livestock in Barriere displaced by the ongoing fires.

Paton said he and his wife Pam were considering ways they could help when they saw on Facebook a request for B.C. farmers to help feed relocated livestock. Things quickly fell into place thanks to Peggy Coonfer who helped organize the effort.

Westway Feed and Hay also got involved, sending an employee to help load the bales that will be delivered by Russell Bissett to a rodeo complex where the animals are being kept.

Youth step up to help Ashley, Nathan and Eva Westeringh, three Southpointe Academy students who live on a farm in Ladner, wanted to do something to help the people affected by the wildfires.

Last Wednesday, Ashley baked cookies, the kids collected fresh eggs from their chickens, made ice tea and took Freezies, and using their wagon, walked up and down their street knocking on doors selling their goods.

The kids raised $300,

which will be donated to the Red Cross. Nathan also recently donated a portion of his birthday money to the SPCA to help the animals affected by the fires.

The kids would like to challenge all kids in Delta to take it upon themselves to raise money for this important cause.

A place to hook up Besides the Delta community centres offering space for evacuees to park their RVs and campers, Mike Owen, owner of Ladner Reach Properties on River Road West, has offered space for up to 10 RVs to have access to services free of charge.

“I have the space, and it must be a very stressful time for these people, so if I can lift that stress a touch

so be it,” said Owen. “I think that now that places like 100 Mile, people are allowed to go back, the pressure is off a bit, but the government has our contact information for the future.”

Ladner Rotary steps up A young Swiss family on their way to the B.C. Interior to work were left stranded in Vancouver due to the wildfires last week.

Following an urgent plea on Facebook, a Rotarian in the U.S. saw the post and contacted Chris Offer of the Rotary Club of Ladner who forwarded it to the 50 members of his club. As a result, Ray and Joanne Moschuk of Ladner opened their home to Barbara and Gregoire Kuehn and their four young children.

Sipco food drive Sipco Bioengineering in Tilbury collected contributions of food and supplies from employees, local businesses, friends and family members along with a cash donation of more than $11,000 from Sipco’s owner to aid wildfire victims.

“We asked both Sysco and a local trucking company, JT Hotshotting, if they would freely deliver what we collected and take the items to both Prince George Salvation Army Food Bank and the Kamloops Food Bank,” said Sipco president and CEO Sheila Oakes. “Both answered the call and generously donated their trucks, fuel, time and drivers to deliver the items we purchased and collected.”

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Federal politicians, including Delta MP Carla Qualtrough, hit the ground last weekend in an effort to aid those affected by wildfires ranging across the province.

Qualtrough, who is chair of a new ad hoc committee tasked by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to coordinate the federal wildfire relief response, joined Minister of National Defence Harjit Sajjan and Minister

of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Ralph Goodale on a tour of Prince George and Kamloops.

“We are looking at a full government approach and how we can best support British Columbians who have been affected by this terrible crisis,” said Qualtrough, the federal minister of sport and persons with disabilities, in an interview with the Optimist.

The ministers visited the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre and

and work with the toured evacuacommunities to tion centres in ensure that evePrince George ryone is getting and Kamloops. what they need,” After flying Qualtrough added. over affected “As officials are areas, ministers so busy on the observed the ground, we need on-the-ground Carla a higher level, response and Qualtrough broader approach expressed to best support everyone. thanks to the many first It’s a very difficult time for responders, military perso many people who are sonnel, volunteers and facing such uncertainty, charitable organizations so we need to be there for contributing to the operathem.” tion.

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“As chair of the ad hoc cabinet committee, I will continue to work with my colleagues towards addressing both the shortand long-term needs of those affected,” said Qualtrough.

Late last week, the feds announced they were sending approximately 225 additional members of the Canadian Armed Forces to join approximately 150 already in B.C.

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Second tunnel preferred as with the original tube, could be completed in a couple of years.

Reminding his councillors to be respectful of Delta and not refer to the bridge project as “the bridge to nowhere,” Richmond Mayor Malcom Brodie said his city was never consulted after the former Liberal government’s surprise announcement there would be a new crossing, but instead was simply told what would be happening.

Noting a new bridge would have LRT capability for the future, Alex Loo was the lone Richmond councillor to vote against the recommendations, saying the region would end up getting a lot less when it comes to moving goods and people efficiently.

Adding she wouldn’t want to tell people stuck in traffic they’ll be waiting another 10 years for relief, Loo said governments have always been underestimating the required designs for crossings, which should be avoided now with an expected million people moving to the region.

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Harvie said the points raised in the Richmond report have already been thoroughly covered and answered.

“The fact is, all their recommendations and options were previously reported on. What we’re saying is, ‘Yes, we’ve seen these options before but we rely George Harvie on the reports the Ministry of Transportation consultants and staff did,” said Harvie.

Harvie added another tunnel would trigger a federal environmental review that would surely reject such a crossing.

Richmond council also agreed that a communications strategy be undertaken. Like Delta, Richmond has set up its own tunnel replacement section on the city’s website.

The Corporation of Delta, meanwhile, is using an electronic message board near the entrance to the tunnel to call for support for the bridge project.

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CONTINUED from Page 1 Saying there would be no problem adding a second tunnel adjacent to the existing crossing, Wei proposed either a second four-lane tunnel with two of the lanes dedicated to buses and three-person HOV until rapid transit is added. The other option is strictly a two-lane transit and HOV lane only tunnel, which he estimated would be around $400 million cheaper than a larger tube. That money could be directed toward enhancing transit.

Both options could easily fit within the $3.5-billion budget, he said.

Noting accident rates for the tunnel are similar to other crossings, Wei said a thorough study and consultation will take a couple of years and, once approvals are granted, it could be another five years to build the alternative.

“It’s more important we have the right solution because if it’s wrong, it’s going to be wrong for many generations to come,” he said.

Richmond Coun. Harold Steves said the technology and knowhow are available and the new tunnel,

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Town Centre plan almost ready to return

Century Group close to formally resubmitting application for first phase of mall redevelopment SANDOR GYARMATI

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An application to begin redeveloping the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall will soon be heading back to municipal hall.

The Century Group submitted a rezoning application last fall for the first phase of what would eventually be a much larger transformation of the 56th Street mall. The proposal was for a six-storey mixeduse building that would have over 11,200 square feet of commercial space on the ground level and 81 apartments above.

None of the current buildings would come down as the new structure would be built in an area of the parking lot in front of the Royal Bank.

A report to Delta council noted Century Group was still working on a master plan for the mall site.

While an application had not been submitted for that larger, multi-phase development plan, a draft concept was provided to illustrate how the proposed mixed-use building

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Century Group president Sean Hodgins says changes have been made to the proposal to construct a six-storey building on the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall site. would have been incorporated into the overall redevelopment.

The company subsequently decided to pull the application in order to make a number of refinements.

“I think we’re very close to making a formal resubmission,” Century Group president Sean Hodgins told the Optimist last week.

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a market sale condo to a rental product and we’re going with a wood frame rather than concrete.”

Hodgins said they made the revisions after reviewing comments from Delta staff earlier this year.

A big part of the initial master plan included a new Thrifty Foods store on the ground level but that’s since been abandoned, although all buildings will have retail on the bottom.

In a 2015 interview after unveiling his initial vision, Hodgins said the major redevelopment would create a new “green heart” for Tsawwassen. The plan involved increasing site coverage from 27 per cent to over 50 per cent by transforming the 10-acre site from suburban mall to a mixed-use neighbourhood. Parking would be primarily underground.

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Dale Vantol got quite the surprise last Thursday afternoon when he snagged this large sturgeon while fishing at Wellington Point Park on River Road West in Ladner. The avid fisherman held up the mighty fish for a quick photo before releasing it back into the river.

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Murphy’s Law

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here’s something wrong with our housing situation when people making $80,000 a year require the city to step in and ensure they’ve got access to affordable rental housing.

The real estate market in Greater Vancouver has been out of control for quite some time now, but that fact really hit home last weekend when I heard Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson talk about that city’s proposal to require developers set aside at least 20 per cent of units in new projects for affordable rental housing. The idea wasn’t what caught my attention, but rather the fact that Robertson said these units would be available to those with a household income of $30,000 to $80,000.

What kind of place have we created when those making $80,000 a year (which translates into roughly 40 bucks an hour) are in need of government help to find an affordable place to live?

And we’re talking rental apartments, not actually buying a place of their own.

According to the provincial government, the median family income in B.C. in 2014 was $76,770, so with cost of living increases since then that number is now pushing $80,000. In other words, about half of the households in this province would qualify for governmentmandated affordable housing.

This is the city, not the suburbs, so the cost of real estate is the highest of anywhere in the region, but something is definitely out of whack when average folks need government assistance for a rental unit.

I know we can’t go back to the good ol’ days when a regular pay cheque was all it took to carry the mortgage of your very own home, but the Vancouver proposal is proof of just how far down this slippery slope we’ve slid.

Those who have seen the equity in their homes rise substantially over the past decade or so are in good shape with an even larger retirement nest egg, but many that make up the next generation, the ones who are supposed to buy these homes from the downsizers, can’t even dream of doing so.

Where this leaves us going forward is anyone’s guess, but I suspect there will be a workforce shortage in the not too distant future as the gap between wages and housing widens. Either that or we up the threshold for those who qualify for access to affordable rental housing to six figures and beyond.

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report recently came out that ICBC will have to increase basic insurance rates up to 30 per cent over the next two years in order to meet its obligations for claims.

When I hear the report writers suggest photo-radar and changing red light cameras to catch speeders and hand out tickets, it tells me they are reaching into a pretty convenient bag of tricks to generate revenue. I’m not completely sure, but I’m guessing they did not consult with traffic professionals or anyone else who knows how a car works to come to their conclusions.

Aside from the political finger pointing and reasons for the “needed” increase, I wish there were a more in-depth look at solutions to the problem. I don’t believe we need to solve this problem with increasing insurance rates; I think a better approach is to reduce the number of accidents. That’s easier said than done, as has been proven by the years of safe driving programs and commercials we’ve seen from ICBC. Let me offer one possible solution — winter tires.

As hard as it is to think about winter at this time of year, it will return in a few months. All it takes is a minor snowfall for Vancouver to come to a grinding halt, and the subsequent reports the next

Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN

day of increased claims made to ICBC. This year was particularly bad; we got a real Canadian winter, not the usual winter-lite that comes around. Bet the people running the Winter Olympics were wondering why last year didn’t happen in 2010 when they really needed it.

The report said the biggest problem was small accidents that lead to payouts. I can see how this happens. My car was in a minor accident during one of those snowfalls, ICBC wrote off the car and gave me a cheque. There wasn’t that much damage, but the cost of repairing it was higher than the value of the car.

Small accidents in winter can be avoided with winter tires. I worked for a tire company and introduced a line of winter tires one year, so I know more about how winter tires work than any-

one wants to hear. Winter tires are not necessarily for snow, they are to help you stop on ice.

The most dangerous time on the road is when the temperature is between -6 and zero, not the deep freeze experienced outside the Lower Mainland. And don’t tell me you don’t need winter tires, that your all-season tires are fine. They are, until you try and stop, because on ice, all-seasons don’t.

Government’s typical response is to make winter tires mandatory. I don’t agree. Make them optional, but give a discount on your insurance if you have them on your car.

You have to prove you own them when you get your insurance, and if you get pulled over or into an accident during winter without them on, you get a fine and lose your discount.

It doesn’t really cost people more, because now their allseason tires will last twice as long, since you only have them on half of the year.

Does everyone really need winter tires in Vancouver? The answer to that is clear when you have them on your car in a winter storm and others don’t.

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

Bridge facts are staring columnist in the face

Editor: Re: Liberals’ bridge project must be scrutinized by new gov’t, Community Comment, July 21 For a man who claims to be an expert on the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project, Nicholas Wong sure likes to misrepresent the facts.

Wong claims that a simple $26.3-million upgrade would have solved all of the tunnel’s seismic issues.

This is not true.

In 2006, work that was completed on the tunnel ensured that in the event of a 1-in-475-year seismic event, the structure would hold together long enough for the people inside to escape before it flooded and collapsed. To be clear, modern safety standards are that such a structure must be able to with stand a 1-in-2,475-year event.

Stage 2 of the seismic upgrades, which Wong is referring to, was aban-

doned in 2003 based on the level of uncertainty and risk involved with the proposed work. A further review in 2007 determined that proposed upgrades would compromise the integrity of the tunnel.

In fact, even with the proposed Stage 2 upgrades, it was determined that a 1-in-475 year earthquake would result in permanent damage to the tunnel.

I’m sure some who are

Get global experts to review tunnel

Editor: The report on the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project issued by Mayor Lois Jackson and CAO George Harvie needs to be answered.

They cherry picked their so-called facts from old reports that were jerry rigged to substantiate the provincial Liberal government and the Port of Vancouver condemnation and removal of the George Massey Tunnel, and accommodate the industrialization of the lower Fraser River.

If one is to believe the misleading information

about the condition and the safety of the George Massey Tunnel, it should be closed immediately.

Why have the hundreds of immersed tunnels around the world that are much older than the George Massey Tunnel not been decommissioned?

My suggestion is that the new provincial NDP government ignore the Delta report and request Tunnel Engineering Consultants, one the world’s top experts in immersed tunnel construction, to review the condition and life of the George Massey Tunnel and suggest what improvements could be made

immediately to make it safe and usable for many years to come.

Tunnel Engineering Consultants from Rotterdam should also be asked to determine the feasibility and cost of a second tunnel upriver from the present George Massey Tunnel.

We must not allow the manipulation of the facts to destroy a perfectly good crossing when there are better solutions that would cost less money and be less destructive to the very environment in which any additional new crossing would be built.

Douglas George Massey

Liberal MLA is no ‘rookie,’ columnist told Editor: Re: Liberals’ bridge project must be scrutinized by new gov’t, Community Comment, July 21 I read Nicholas Wong’s latest column and I was initially amused at this misguided philosopher’s spin on engineering reports, however this amusement soon turned to anger.

Not only does Wong accuse our top admin-

istrator in Delta, George Harvie, and our elected MLA, Ian Paton, of misrepresenting the facts, he is also extremely disrespectful and condescending. Calling Paton, who has won all four of his elections, is a business owner and highly respected community volunteer, a “rookie” only serves to show Wong’s lack of character and respect.

Wong’s snippets of

quotes are typical of someone taking things out of context for their own agenda.

With his flair for drama as witnessed in the allcandidates debates and his philosophy degree, Wong provides a spin that is so convoluted it is hard to follow. Odd that he asks for the facts, and yet when faced head on with them, he says they are not true.

Corinne Allen

Dog posed absolutely no threat to cyclist

Editor: Re: Trying to avoid a run-in with a dog, letter to the editor, July 14 I happen to be the owner of the dog with which the letter writer was trying to avoid a run-in.

I am a responsible dog owner. I have a German shepherd and have gone out of my way to ensure my dog is properly trained.

To set the record straight, my dog was on the grass, nowhere near the path. When he yelled to me asking if the dog was on a leash, I thought it was a rather rhetorical question as my dog was not by my side and was quite obviously not on a leash.

My dog was not doing anything to threaten this person. He then cited the

bylaw that dogs had to be on a leash.

Had I thought for a moment that my dog would chase him, I would have called my dog immediately as most dog owners would do.

I also cited to him there is a law that a helmet is required when riding a bike.

R. McLellan

Couple that lost home to fire grateful for support

Editor: Last week we lost our home to a devastating fire and want to thank the Delta firefighters and first responders for their

expertise and efficiency.

So impressive.

Also to our family, friends and neighbours for all their concern and support. It has reinforced our

love of this community.

Thankfully, we are both safe and, as the saying goes, “everything else is just stuff.”

Hector and Julie Berks

adamantly opposed to my position will accuse me of propagating misinformation, so let me be very clear: all of the facts I just stated are on Page 11 of a 2016 report by independent engineering firm MMM Group. The report is publicly available online.

We can have a discussion about whether the existing tunnel should be

replaced by a new tunnel or a new bridge. I would argue that for financial, environmental and public safety reasons, a bridge is the superior option.

However, if the powers at be decided to build a new tunnel, I could live with that decision.

One thing I cannot live with, however, is the suggestion that twinning

the existing tunnel is a reasonable option. Ample independent studies have proved beyond doubt the existing structure must urgently be replaced.

I urge all who still face these facts with skepticism to read the report from MMM Group.

We can’t afford to get this wrong.

Ken Corey

AN EVENING WITH DR. GABOR MATÉ

The Myth of Normal: Depression, Anxiety and Addictions from a New Perspective For all our progress in understanding and treating mental illness, it continues to be a subject of misapprehension, prejudice and stigmatization. Very few families are not touched by at least some aspects of mental dysfunction. This talk will explore the causes and “normality” of depression, anxiety and addictions in our society.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 A renowned speaker and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is in high demand for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress and childhood development. He has written several Canadian bestsellers which will be available for sale at the book signing following the event.

Stop by between 5:00-6:30 PM to visit our Resource Expo to learn about mental health services available in South Delta.

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There’s no ‘gift’ at end of this pyramid scheme Scam of the month With the rise in scams, particularly those online, the Delta Police Department, in conjunction with the Optimist, is running a monthly article to help residents stay safe from fraudsters.

While entirely illegal, pyramid schemes are alive

and well in Canada, and you’ve probably heard about them. Sometimes called a gifting circle, other times called “the money cloud,” they promise a huge payout for a much smaller investment, which they often refer to as a “gift.”

Current versions of this scheme have participants paying or “gifting” $5,000 with the promise of quickly earning a $40,000

payout.

However, this payout is entirely funded by eight new participants paying into the scheme, and if you do the math, it’s clear the scheme will quickly run out of new participants, leaving many victims in its wake.

This is precisely why these schemes are criminalized in Section 206(1) (e) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

It specifically defines that everyone who “con-

ducts, manages or is a party to any scheme” is guilty of the offence. Pay attention to the word “party” as it simply means being involved. Thus, being involved in a pyramid scheme is a criminal offence.

Take note of the following warning signs to avoid becoming involved and running afoul of the law: • The organizers call their scheme “Women Helping Women” or “Women Gifting Women.”

• The organizers insist on payment in cash.

• The organizers make you use aliases or code names.

• The organizers eagerly tell you they’ve checked with police and that the scheme is legal.

• On paying into the scheme, you receive a small gift card in return (done to try and legitimize the plan, but it’s still illegal).

Turning a blind eye to this ongoing issue will

only leave more vulnerable victims behind. If you have any doubts at all, or if you’re aware of such an ongoing scheme, contact your local police department.

On a final note, it needs to be noted these schemes have no relation to the organization Women Helping Women South Delta, a group of local women who selflessly collect donated goods and provide them to those in need.

Delta police issue warning about sex offender

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Entertainment gets airborne Annual airshow attracts big crowd to Boundary Bay Airport on Saturday afternoon

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Mayor Lois Jackson (top right) welcomed a large crowd to Boundary Bay Airport last Saturday for the annual Boundary Bay Airshow, which featured over three hours of aerial demonstrations. See more photos at www. delta-optimist.com.

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Community challenges. No fee. Please pre-register by contacting Madison at madison@deltahospice.org or 604-9480660.

Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Curious about Taoist Tai Chi arts? Come to a free class in the park: Wednesdays, July 26, Ladner Memorial Park. 10 a.m. to noon. www.taoist.org.

Living with Cancer Support Group, Thursdays July 27, Aug. 10, 24, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. every second Thursday.

Facilitated by Madison Statler, social worker. For people living with cancer at any stage—diagnosis, treatment, or in remission.

Participants often share experiences and feel less isolated as they connect with others facing similar

Teen Night: Pizza and Games, Thursdays, July 27, Aug. 24, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Do you love to play board games? Are you between 12 and 19 years old? Then come to the Ladner Pioneer Library for a fun night of gaming and free pizza.

Games and snacks provided

by Imperial Hobbies.

Canadian Blood Services has a blood donor clinic at South Delta Secondary School, 750-53rd St., July 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gaming event at Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen starts Saturday, July 29.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES IN DELTA

Deltassist Driver for Bread Program

Deltassist is seeking a volunteer driver to help with our Bread Gleaning Program. Come and be part of this lively group of volunteers that helps “Spread the Bread” throughout our Community. Bread Gleaning is every Wednesday from approximately 9am – 12pm. Drivers are needed to pick up boxes of bread at 8:30am and deliver to our North Delta office. This position involves moderate, repetitive lifting, a clean driver’s abstract and a criminal records check. Drivers will be reimbursed for mileage. Contact Carly Geistlinger at officemanager@deltaassist.com or 604-594-3455.

FAMILY NATUREKIDS Club Leader

NatureKids is currently recruiting for a volunteer co-leader (or 2 volunteer co-leaders) for the Delta Family Club. Fun and very rewarding volunteer position helping to organize monthly ‘Explorer Day’ field trips, outdoors as much as possible. You can lead these yourself or find a Nature Mentor in your community e.g. retired biologist, keen birder or local bee keeper!

NatureKids is designed to get children aged 5-12 years old and their families outside exploring nature!

References required. Contact Tammy Keetch at coordinator@naturekidsbc.ca

Great selection of gaming systems and games.

Mad Science at the Ladner Pioneer Library, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 11 to 11:45 a.m. Up, up and away! Join the Mad Scientists and investigate the power of air with hot air balloons, vortex generators, and even a hovercraft.

Be amazed as you discover some of the wild and wonderful behaviours of air.

Restorative Yoga for People Living with Cancer, Thursday Aug. 3, 17 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., every second Thursday. Facilitated by Maureen Dufresne, Yoga Instructor. No previous yoga experience is necessary.

This yoga supports the body in poses lying down or seated, in stillness with breathing awareness. This encourages the release of muscle tension and flexibility and balances the body/mind connection. No fee. Please pre-register by phoning Maureen at 604-948-0660.

The Ambassadors Tsawwassen Mills Toastmasters club will host joint meetings with the Ladner Deltones for the month of August: Thursday, Aug. 3 at 7:15 p.m. at the Fraser Health Unit in Ladner and Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 7:15 p.m. at Tsawwassen Mills training room. Drop in and see how a Toastmasters club meeting is run. Come and see how Toastmasters can help you gain confidence and skill at public speaking as well as with leadership skills in a safe, encouraging environment. For more info, contact karentaipalus@ gmail.com.

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Walk on the Wild Side with Elspeth! Tuesday, Aug. 8, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Ladner Pioneer Library. Come and experience Master Puppeteer and Storyteller Elspeth Bowers who will take us on a Summer Reading Club Walk on the Wild Side with stories, songs, and a puppet show. Bowers will also be at the Tsawwassen Library Tuesday, Aug. 8, from 2 to 3 p.m.

Adult Colouring Club second and fourth Tuesday of the month (Aug. 8, 22), 2 to 4 p.m. – Tsawwassen Library. Colouring is not just for kids anymore. Why colour? It reduces stress and improves your focus, it’s fun and creative, and you meet new people! All supplies provided.

Lego Club runs Fridays until Aug. 11, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Love Lego? We provide the Lego, you bring your imagination! Come play, create, and experiment.

Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.

VIP Summer Break Camp for ages 6 to 11 at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave., Aug. 14 to 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 604-946-6254 or email: office@ladnerunited. org for registration. Cost until June 30, $120. www. ladnerunited.org.

Knit & Stitch, Mondays until Aug. 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

(Aug. 7) – Ladner Pioneer Library and Wednesdays until July 26, 7 to 8 p.m. – Tsawwassen Library. Pack up your needles and yarn and head to the library. Knitting, crocheting, quilting and weaving are fun ways to connect across the generations. Join members of all ages and abilities to share ideas, techniques, and good conversation.

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The Low Vision support group meets Sept. 18 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Paulette Tattersall will bring news from ElderCollege Delta.

South Delta Outdoor Grass Volleyball Association invite you to drop-in for an evening of co-ed volleyball fun.

We play every Tuesday night in July and August at 7 p.m. on the East Winskill grass field (beside Ocean Palace).

The cost is $2 per person to cover the rental of the field.

Come and meet like-minded volleyball enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcomed.

Toss aside the mid-day doldrums and volunteer at FINDS Children’s Thrift Store. Reach Child and Youth Development Society is seeking exuberant and friendly volunteers to staff our children’s thrift store in the heart of Ladner Village.

Shifts are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday. If you’re interested in volunteering email Rae-Anne at volunteer@reachchild.org or call and leave your name and phone number with our front desk at 604-946-6622 ext. 300.

Come join us for slopitch practice. Men and ladies. Every Friday at 11 a.m. at Pebble Hill Park, Tsawwassen. Everyone welcome. Call 604-946-6370 or just come to the park.

SENIORS KinVillage Travel has Dec. 11 trip with dinner at Shaughnessy Restaurant at VanDusen Botanical Garden.

Enjoy a meal and the garden’s Festival of Lights, with even more lights on the way home. Cost is $90 for members and $95 for non-members. Call 604-943-0225.

SPECIAL EVENTS Car Boot Sale Saturdays at Centennial Beach parking lot, Boundary Bay Regional Park, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Vendor set-up at 8 a.m. Lot to be cleared by 12:30 p.m.

Cost is $10 for two parking stalls. First-come, firstserved. For more information see www.boundarybayparkassociation.wordpress. com or call Tom at 604-9409296. Car Boot Sales Dates: Aug. 12 and 26, Sept. 9.

The Delta Senior Secondary class of 1972 is having a 45th reunion barbecue and barn dance extravaganza Saturday, Sept.

9 at 6 p.m. at the Roddick Barn, 4315 Tamboline Rd., Ladner. Tickets are $45. And available through www. eventbrite.com.

The Rotary Club of Ladner is Celebrating its 60th anniversary with a Gala Dinner & Dance on Saturday, Sept. 23.

We are looking for alumni Rotarians and other community leaders to attend. For ticket information, please contact us at, guillermo.bustos@hotmail.com.

ARTS Jazz Vespers, Sunday, July 30, 7 p.m. at Tsawwassen United Church 693-53rd St. An evening of local Jazz musicians leading us through music, prayers and meditation.

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Community

Aging in place in need of more support: professor DAVE WILLIS

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Bill Martin, Kate Whittaker, Rev. Douglas Hambridge, Margaret Harvey, John Jorgensen and Isobel Telford plant a tree for the 25th anniversary.

St. David’s House marks 25 years

Residents as well as past and present board members recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of the St. David’s House Society.

The independent living seniors’ residence includes two homes in Tsawwassen, the first opened in 1992 while a second was added two years later.

“It’s been a wonderful project,” said board member Margaret Harvey, who’s been involved since

music.

A 1994 story in the Optimist noted St. David’s parish wanted to reach out to the community at large and began to look at the feasibility of building a seniors residence on church property. A separate non-denominational society was formed that looked to Abbeyfield, a collection of societies which set up and manage houses, as an example.

the beginning. Her late husband John was on the building committee and their son Andrew is now also a board member.

Harvey said St. David’s House is for independent seniors who aren’t ready for a nursing home.

“They look after themselves,” she said.

About 40 to 50 people attended an anniversary event July 15, which included cake and live

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We’ve got to rethink aging.

That was the message guest speaker Dan Levitt brought to the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen meeting last Thursday.

We operate a “complex archipelago” of old age institutions, he said.

There are more nursing homes in Canada than Starbucks coffee shops or McDonald’s restaurants, he added.

“Where are our priorities?” Levitt asked.

He is an adjunct professor in gerontology at Simon Fraser University teaching long term care leadership as well as the executive director of Tabor Village, a seniors’ campus of care, in Abbotsford.

Levitt said we use the word “still” when talking about seniors doing something that younger people do. He gave examples like still driving a car or still going to work every day.

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Gerontologist Dan Levitt spoke to the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen at the Beach Grove Golf Club last Thursday.

“When seniors can no longer do things that young people can do, what happens to them? They are disappeared.”

Levitt said if the right technology could be provided to seniors, along with advance planning, aging in place would be possible and seniors could avoid moving into nursing homes.

Nationally there are more people over 65 than

children under 15, he said, adding however, there is only 1/10th the number of geriatricians in Canada as pediatricians.

Levitt also touched on the use of medication in nursing homes. He said there are nursing home residents today in B.C. who have no psychiatric diagnosis and are prescribed psychotropic medication, or “chemical restraints.”

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Runners take to the streets for charity — and beer — in Winded 5K PHOTOS BY ADRIAN MACNAIR

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Approximately 180 runners took part in Winded, a 5km fun run presented

by Four Winds Brewing Company Saturday that raised about $5,000 for Deltassist. The firsttime event had its start and finish at Earthwise Society headquarters in Boundary Bay. Winded was also sponsored by Newmans Fine Foods and the RunInn. The plan is for the run to become an annual event.

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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD WEST COAST SENIOR LACROSSE ASSOCIATION W L T Pts Ladner 11 3 0 22 Royal City 9 5 0 18 Langley 8 5 1 17 Victoria 8 5 1 17 Nanaimo 7 6 1 15 Coquitlam 5 8 1 11 Valley 1 13 0 2 WCSLA PLAYOFFS Quarter-Finals Langley 12 Coquitlam 6 Langley 11 Coquitlam 7 Nanaimo 15 Nanaimo 10

Victoria 8 Victoria 4

Semi-Finals (Best of 5) Ladner vs Nanaimo Royal City vs Langley Pioneers Scoring GP T. Kirkby 12 N. Clare 11 S. Clare 11 C. Dow 13 E. Ransom 14 W. Pinder 13 A. Schwab 10 M. Avery 14 N. White 4 S. Bromley 3 C. Taylor 7 R. Keith 5 C. Fox 9 C. Davidson 7

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Regular season champs begin quest for 1st playoff title since 2007 on Thursday MARK BOOTH

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From securing a President’s Cup berth to potentially hitting the players’ own pocketbooks, there are plenty of motivating factors heading into the Ladner Pioneers’ semi-final playoff series with the Nanaimo Timbermen.

The Pioneers will begin the quest for their first West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association playoff championship since 2007 when they open a best-of-five affair with the Timbermen on Thursday in Ladner at 7 p.m.

The winning team will not only be off to the finals but also will have

the opportunity to represent B.C. at the national senior “B” championships in Six Nations, starting Aug. 27. Ladner and Nanaimo were the only two WCSLA clubs willing to commit to the expensive week-long tournament back east.

Pioneers head coach Ross Frehlick admits he still has to convince his players to attend nationals even if they don’t win the WCSLA title, although it’s the last thing the organization is thinking about. Ladner enjoyed an impressive regular season with a 11-3-0 record and is the clear team to beat.

“I said last season this was a three-year plan (leading up to the

2018 President’s Cup in Nanaimo) and we are ahead of schedule,” said Frehlick. “We are a good team and now let’s find out just how good we are. The players have been working hard in practice the last week or so.

We will be ready.”

The Timbermen finished fifth in the league standings at 7-6-0-1 but have been playing their best lacrosse of the season, winning five straight games, including a two-game quarter-final sweep of the Victoria Wolves. Nanaimo also handed Ladner a 10-8 defeat back on July 16, although the locals were missing nine regulars for the Island road encounter.

“We have to play our game

and run. We didn’t do that on the Island, even with the guys who were in the line-up,” continued Frehlick. “We have the full crew back now. Nanaimo is a good team that beat us last year. We just need to play our game and stay out of the penalty box.”

As an additional incentive to the players to make this a short series, the club will pay the estimated $1,200 travel costs for game two on Friday. Should a return trip for game four be required, the players will have to foot the bill.

“We’re trying to raise money to go to the President’s Cup. We don’t want to be paying for two trips to the Island,” added Frehlick.

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South Delta’s Billy Matwichyna, Michael Calvert & Douglas Jamieson helped Team B.C. finish fifth at the recent U18 Canada Cup in Nova Scotia.

Sun Devils trio suit up for Team B.C. at Canada Cup B.C.’s return to national competition in the 2017 U18 Canada Cup football tournament in Wolfville, N.S. featured a trio of South Delta Sun Devils.

Wide receiver Billy Matwichyna, slotback/ kicker Douglas Jameson, and quarterback/ punter Michael Calvert, were among 40 top athletes selected for Team B.C. Sun Devil athletic trainer Darrell Ross was also a member of the support staff.

A six-year absence automatically ranked B.C. in eighth place, and a tough first draw versus top-ranked Quebec in pursuit of their third consecutive national championship.

Falling behind 14-0 in the first quarter, B.C. battled back to lead 16-14 at the half, but ran out of gas in the fourth quarter.

The loss to Quebec eliminated B.C. from medal contention, but subsequent wins over Manitoba and Nova Scotia seeded B.C. in fifth

place for the 2018 tournament in Calgary.

The Canada Cup tournament is considered the top national recruiting showcase, and well attended by scouts and coaches for nearly all of the 27 universities in Canada with football programs.

The Sun Devil trio has a short break before competing for the 2017 Football Canada national five-on-five flag championship, being held at UBC in mid-August.

Rams accepting registration for fall football season

The South Delta Rams are ramping up for their fall season and its not too late to be part of this standout community football program.

The Rams are accepting players for all five of their teams that compete in the Vancouver Mainland Football League.

According to Rams president Anthony Hanna, the club and the

league have addressed potential concerns regarding concussions for the tackle age divisions at Atom, Pee Wee and Junior Bantam levels.

“The rules of football and tackling techniques have changed all for the protection of the players and to eliminate any head contact,” said Hanna. “Our coaches and league all abide by these

new safe tackle practices.”

The Rams are based out of Dennison Park in Tsawwassen with practices on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6 p.m. Games are typically played on Sundays.

Players only need cleats and a mouth guard. The club provides the rest of the equipment, including helmets and shoulder pads.

The age and cost breakdown per division is: Tackle Junior Bantam (2004-05) $265; Tackle Pee Wee (2006-07) $265; Atom Tackle (2008-09) $265; Atom Flag (2008-09) $240 and Intro Flag (2011-12) $240.

The clubs welcomes players of all ability and experience. For more information visit www. sdramsfootball.com.

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Twenty athletes from across South Delta are getting prepared to represent CrossFit South Delta at this year’s CanWest Games, this weekend at Coquitlam’s Percy Perry Stadium.

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It will be a test of fitness, a test of will and determination, courage and spirit.

Twenty athletes from across South Delta are getting prepared to represent CrossFit South Delta at this year’s CanWest Games, this weekend at Coquitlam’s Percy Perry Stadium.

The event brings together all levels of athletes, young and old, for an intense three-day fitness competition.

CrossFit South Delta owner Jeordie Kerr had a team of athletes in the competition last year and says this year with a larger team, the experience of the competition will be electric.

“The buzz in my gym is fantastic. It is very exciting,” Kerr said. “We have a wide diversity of athletes representing South Delta. It’s one of the reasons why this particular competition is so great. There are so many different categories, so you can fit yourself into a category where you can fit yourself among competitors at the same skill and age level.”

The CanWest Games got its start in 2013 when it was called PentathaWOD. The competition has evolved over the years and is now considered the biggest

fitness competition in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States.

CrossFit South Delta will have five teams of three athletes competing in the scaled ladies division, intermediate men’s and master’s division.

The athletes include: Shelagh Locke, Jess Jones, Cheryl Makamoto, Mel Kennett, Kristina Sharp, Lyndsay Yaworski, Adam Munn, Jeordie Kerr, Mike Van Straaten, Eileen Volpatti, Gord Jones, Trish Taccone, Ethan Fowler, Peter Fowler, Brett Armstrong, Conrad Locke, Ryan McKim, Shelby Van Straaten, Morgan Sangster and Jenny Tilbury.

“It’s a test of fitness. We train and workout all year round and if we don’t have these events, you don’t get to put into perspective your accomplishments,” added Kerr. “It would be like a golfer only going to a driving range – you never get to put your skills to the test.”

Kerr said it is difficult to say how well the group will do as you have no idea what the other teams will bring, but he’s confident in his teams, the hard work and dedication that they have put in will pay off come this weekend.

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South Delta’s Ryan Watson and Braedy Euerby are among 35 players who have been shortlisted for potential participation on Team B.C. at the 2017 Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup. Euerby is one of four goaltenders still in consideration for the team, while

Watson is among 11 hopefuls looking to earn a position on the blueline. Both came through South Delta Minor Hockey before shifting to the Delta Hockey Academy.

The Challenge Cup takes place from Oct. 17 – 22 in Calgary.

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MASSEY, Kevin Douglas George January 31, 1962 - July 11, 2017 A Celebration of Life will be held for Kevin on Saturday, July 29th from 3 to 7 pm at the Point Roberts Marina Club House, Compass Rose located at 713 Simundson Drive, Point Roberts, Washington, USA. Refreshments will be pot luck and drinks will be sold at the bar.

Kevin was born in Vancouver on January 31, 1962 and passed away of July 11, 2017 at Surrey Memorial Hospital leaving his loving wife Taunya and children Destiny and Dustin. Also his father, Douglas George and mother June Massey and four loving sisters, Cheryl, Deborah, Kelly and Candace. He also leaves many other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

SIMS, Brenda Joyce (nee Davey) June 7, 1929 - July 3, 2017 Devoted wife of Brian for 56 years, and Ladner resident since 1969. Survived by brother Colin (Merle) in England; and, in the Lower Mainland, children Anne (David), Jennifer (Ralph), Donna (Andy), Robert (Frances) and David; nine grandchildren and twenty-one greatgrandchildren. Brenda requested donations to the Children’s Hospital, in lieu of flowers, please.

The memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 29 at 2 p.m. in Kin Village Community Centre, 541010th Avenue, Tsawwassen.

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