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Delta Town & Country Inn owner Ron Toigo told the Optimist he won’t be directly involved in the proposed hotel or gaming facility. He will simply lease the Ladner site to Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd.

$70-million casino in works Gateway has big plans for entertainment complex at Delta Town & Country Inn site SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta residents will get an idea in the coming weeks what kind of gambling and entertainment complex could soon be on their doorstep.

Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd. says the proposed project would bring up to

700 new jobs and an estimated $70 million investment to the Delta economy. It would also result in 500 person-years of construction employment.

The B.C. Lottery Corporation announced earlier this month that Gateway has been granted preliminary approval to relocate the Newton Community Gaming Centre in Surrey to the Delta

Town & Country Inn ates 26 gaming facilities site in Ladner. across Canada, includThe next step for ing the Grand Villa in Gateway is to come Burnaby and Starlight in up with a proposed New Westminster, says design, including how the Delta complex will many slot machines feature an “exciting mix” and table games will of amenities, including be part of the comsignature food and bevGeorge Harvie plex. erage brands that will The company, which operbe announced in the coming

weeks.

The project will first go to the B.C. Lottery Corporation for review and approval.

Delta CAO George Harvie said once the plan clears BCLC, a process that requires public input, it will be treated like any other development application submitted to the municipality.

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Expansion hinges on permit Complaints about odours from East Ladner composting facility up substantially SANDOR GYARMATI

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An East Ladner compost facility that’s drawn the ire of nearby residents won’t be able to expand until it gets a regional air quality management permit.

Delta council approved a staff recommendation Monday that also stipulates the Enviro-Smart Organics Ltd. air permit contain a fair method for determining compliance.

After several years with few objections, this year saw a sharp increase in the number of complaints by residents over foul odours in which EnviroSmart has been identified as the suspected source.

A staff report notes 84 complaints about the stink have been confirmed by Metro Vancouver, based on site visits and wind direction, to be attributed to the 72nd Street compost facility.

The Corporation of Delta is also monitoring the site and has identified odours close the facility, noting they can be detected by East Ladner residents when there’s a wind.

An additional worry for residents is a company application submitted to Delta, which must give its blessing before passing it along for Metro Vancouver’s consideration, for an expansion for an additional 50,000 tonnes per year. If approved, Enviro-Smart would handle a total of 200,000 tonnes of material annu-

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Both Metro Vancouver and Delta have seen a spike in complaints this year about the odours coming from Enviro-Smart Organics Ltd. on 72nd Street. ally.

Several East Ladner residents were on hand at the council meeting to hear Mayor Lois Jackson say she’s alarmed at the large number of complaints, wondering why the company doesn’t already have an air quality permit.

At the urging of Metro Vancouver, Enviro-Smart this summer applied for a permit to give it authorization to discharge air contaminants from its operation.

“There’s some debate in the community about what the air quality permit does. What it does do is provide Metro Vancouver with additional tools to be

able to regulate the facility,” explained Sean McGill, Delta’s director of human resources.

McGill said EnviroSmart will be required to hold a public meeting as part of the application.

More than 150 frustrated citizens packed a community meeting at the Sundance Inn last month to express their concerns and hear from a Metro Vancouver representative.

Earlier this year Delta council approved a fouryear green waste contract with Enviro-Smart with the option to extend for an additional five years at approximately $600,000 per year.

In 2010, Delta supported West Coast Instant Lawns, part of EnviroSmart Organics Ltd., and its application to Metro Vancouver for a compositing facility licence after the company presented Delta a proposal that would see the facility process municipal green waste.

In order to be authorized to accept organic municipal solid waste, a regional district compost facility licence was required. One condition of that licence was that the facility was not to operate in a manner that generates odour to an extent it causes a nuisance or adversely affects the surrounding

area.

The agreement with the municipality bans Enviro-Smart from accepting a number of materials, including chicken manure, fish and hatchery waste, abattoir waste and dead animals, biosolids and wastewater treatment plant sludge.

A decade ago complaints flooded municipal hall and Metro Vancouver after the company accepted a large quantity of chicken manure that resulted in an overwhelmingly pungent odour throughout Ladner, prompting the regional district to issue an air pollution abatement order.

Public hearing on casino could be early next year

CONTINUED from Page 1 Staff will work with the applicant to ensure the form and size meets expectations before it’s presented at a public information meeting. It would then head to Delta council for consideration of preliminary approval before going to a public hearing.

“Our expectation, which they know, is to have a hotel there plus an entertainment area, including a number of restaurants, a small area for corporate meetings and, of course, gaming. We would not

accept phasing. It would have to be a complete project built all at once,” Harvie explained.

He said a public hearing could be held early next year.

Ron Toigo, who owns the Delta Town & Country Inn, said he won’t be directly involved in the new hotel or gaming facility, instead simply leasing the site to Gateway. He said the property at the junction of highways 17A and 99 is ideal for a casino complex.

“I certainly didn’t think it would fit in the

Tsawwassen area and if we would have it, the tax revenues should go to Delta. It’s a good location because there’s not too much housing around there. At the end of the day, it should be a win-win for the community,” Toigo said.

Local governments where gaming facilities are located receive a 10 per cent share of the net income generated. A civic report notes that although it is too early in the process to speculate about the annual revenue Delta would receive, BCLC esti-

mates it could be between $1.5 and $3 million.

The City of Richmond over the last 10 years has reportedly received $153.7 million from the River Rock Casino Resort, which is operated by Great Canadian Gaming.

The B.C. Lottery Corporation had been looking for an alternate location after initially expressing reluctance toward the Delta Town & Country Inn site for a variety of reasons, including its proximity to the River Rock.

The Corporation of

Delta made it clear to the lottery corporation, however, that the Delta Town & Country Inn was the only site it considered suitable.

Delta chose the location because of its distance from residential neighbourhoods, access to major transportation corridors and its ability to align with Delta’s tourism strategy.

In its expression of interest to BCLC, Delta’s vision for a gaming facility was for a complete entertainment complex, including a hotel, conference centre and restaurants.

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A 21-year-old Delta man made his first appearance in Surrey provincial court Thursday in connection with the high-profile South Delta fentanyl overdoses a year ago.

Daniel C. Chesshire faces two counts of trafficking of a controlled substance.

He appeared in court alongside his lawyer Gary McDonald. His parents sat in the gallery for his brief court appearance.

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told the court there is a large amount of disclosure information that will now be sent to McDonald as he was just recently retained as Chesshire’s lawyer.

Chesshire will next appear in court on Oct. 26 to fix a date for trial.

According to police, Chesshire was initially arrested and released pending further investigation. He was then issued a summons to appear in court following that investigation.

In early September of 2016, within a 20-minute span, police received

reports of overdoses from four separate locations in South Delta involving nine young adults.

In each case, the victims reported respiratory problems, including one person in full cardiac arrest.

Delta firefighters and paramedics attended all four scenes and used Narcan on eight of the nine overdose victims, all of whom survived.

DPD says the nine individuals were recreational users who believed they were using cocaine.

Officers seized drugs from the scene.

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Delta police are on the hunt for a pair of suspects believed responsible for a home breakin in Tsawwassen last Wednesday afternoon.

Officers were called to a home in the 4900-block of 5th Avenue around 5:30 p.m. after a resident interrupted break-in suspects still inside the house.

“The resident had been away from their house for a few hours and upon returning found the garage and door leading into the house unsecure,” said DPD public affairs coordinator Sharlene Brooks. “The complainant yelled into the house and two males emerged and fled from inside the residence.”

The two suspects are described as Caucasian males, both in their 40s.

One suspect was wearing a baseball cap, dark shirt and dark shorts while the second suspect was wearing a baseball cap and the resident’s brown and gold “UPS” vest and dark shorts. He was carrying a black Callaway backpack (which was also stolen from the residence).

Brooks said officers conducted area patrols and deployed a K9 unit, but the suspects were not located.

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Cops for Cancer riders make police HQ stop

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The 18th annual Cops for Cancer Tour de Valley rolled into Ladner last Thursday morning on day eight of a nine-day cycling journey in support of the Canadian Cancer Society.

The riders, including Delta police officers Ken Usipiuk, Suki Thind and Ray Warren, were warmly greeted by fellow officers, support staff, family and friends at Delta Police Department headquarters.

Gifts were exchanged and the Tsawwassen Rotary Club cooked up a spread to fuel the riders for the last day-and-a-half of their ride.

“As an alumni rider myself, it is an exciting week that you guys have ventured out on and what a difference you make out there,” said DPD public affairs coordinator Sharlene Brooks. “It is a highlight for the Delta police to host you. Good on you for riding.”

Besides the riders and support staff, Chief Neil Dubord, in his address,

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Delta police Const. Ken Usipiuk (left) presents Chief Neil Dubord with a framed jersey as a thank-you gift when the 18th annual Cops for Cancer Tour de Valley rolled into Ladner last Thursday. also welcomed Ladner’s Morgan Levins, who was the junior rider for the day.

“What you are doing here now is so beyond what was ever expected when this initiative began,” said Dubord. “You are absolutely making a difference and saving kids’ lives. It’s amazing to see so many tough people like you Morgan. You truly inspire us all.”

While presenting

Dubord with a framed jersey from the ride, Usipiuk said they are so privileged to have such great support from the department.

“This is my 11th year.

I started with Cops for Cancer before Delta police. When people ask why I come back year after year, when you see smiling faces like Morgan’s, how can you not have the privilege to ride with these fine individuals,” he said.

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The open fire ban in the Coastal Fire Centre was lifted last week.

This means that open fires will once again be permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, since recent rainfall and cooler temperatures have reduced wildfire risks in the region.

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The campfire ban that was in place in the Coastal Fire Centre this summer was lifted on Sept. 18.

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Burning is allowed on farmland but municipal permit required

Delta lifted its agricultural burning ban last week, which will now allow open burning with a permit in agricultural areas.

According to Delta, permit applicants are required to fill out an application, after which a fire protection officer will inspect the site and the materials to be burned.

The burning permit will be issued if all the necessary requirements are met.

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The cut-off time for adding fuel to a fire is 3 p.m.

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Youth make up half of the homeless in Delta

Final numbers released for 2017 regional count DAVE WILLIS

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Youth made up 10 out of the 19 homeless in Delta, according to the final report of Metro Vancouver’s 2017 homeless count.

All 19 were listed as unsheltered (living outside and/or staying temporarily with others) in the report that was released last week.

The report shows five of the Delta homeless were seniors (55 and over).

Of the 19, the report notes 14 have been in Delta for a year or more, four have been in Delta for six months to a year while one has been in Delta for under six months.

“In order to stem growing homelessness, it is clear we need more affordable housing options,” said chair of the Metro Vancouver Housing Committee Mike Clay.

Preliminary results of the homeless count were released in April and listed

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ews that Delta’s farmland is being eyed for possible marijuana production by many enterprising souls adds yet another wrinkle in what’s an already contentious land use debate.

Given Delta’s fertile soils and favourable weather, it’s not surprising that would-be pot growers are taking an interest, although the number of inquiries municipal hall is receiving these days was definitely an eye opener.

I imagine there’s a heck of a better mark up on a pound of marijuana than there is on a pound of peppers or potatoes, so it stands to reason that existing growers and would-be farmers are looking to cash in.

The idea that Delta’s green fields could produce another kind of green raises an interesting question: Is growing pot the best use of agricultural land that’s been preserved for food production? From her comments last week, Mayor Lois Jackson obviously doesn’t think so, but the issue touches on the other half of the whole farmland preservation debate: you have to preserve the farmer too.

Farmers are always looking to adapt to better serve the marketplace, which is why there are far more blueberry fields here than there were a decade ago or why potato trials reviewed a whopping 92 varieties here this summer. So does that mean pot will become a viable crop of choice in Delta soon?

Given the feds will only license so many producers across the country, I can’t imagine that will be the case, although Village Farms, the greenhouse near Boundary Bay Airport, is already looking to convert part of its vegetable operation to medical marijuana and would allocate even more space should it get approval to grow pot for recreational use.

Other growers must also have dollar signs in their eyes but only so many will land the coveted licenses.

It’s interesting how the former Liberal provincial government took some heat for relaxing Agricultural Land Reserve restrictions, particularly in areas where the growing season is shorter, in an attempt to give farmers more opportunities to make a buck off their land in an effort to keep them sustainable.

Seems like growing marijuana would certainly fit that bill.

Intense winds are replaced by blowhards aboard cruise ship

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ey y’all. I booked a writing retreat on a Caribbean cruise over a year ago. It was to sail out of Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 10, five days after Hurricane Harvey devastated Houston. Soon Irma, Jose, Katia and Maria would follow with a vengeance. I waffled on cancelling right up to the day of my flight, made a guilt-ridden donation to the Red Cross and headed into hurricane hell.

Flying into Houston revealed many areas still flooded because of daily releases of water to keep the reservoirs from bursting. My shuttle to Galveston passed piles of garbage and debris waiting for pick-up on the sides of highways.

Galveston, an oversized sandbar with a lot of history, had some flooding but recovered quickly, especially since cruise ships were being diverted from Miami to the Galveston docks.

The next day I tried to get a taxi to the ship but was told it could take two to three hours. The hotel suggested I use Uber or Lyft. After downloading the Uber app, my ride was there in five minutes and the retired cop gave me an informed 45-minute tour of the old Victorian houses on stilts before dropping me at the ship.

The cost was only $17 for the clocked time plus a good tip he deserved for the tour.

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or Lyft and can see how it would benefit our transit issues here, especially for seniors.

Once aboard we had two days of rockin’ and rollin’ from Irma’s wrath. Twenty-foot swells were sick-making for about half of the 4,000 passengers. I wasn’t one of them. The rest of the trip was calm, except for being in the company of thousands of U.S. Southerners. Our writing coordinator, a Texan, wisely suggested we avoid political discussions. I tried, I really did, but they’re just so friendly it’s impossible to avoid interacting.

Some were quite happy to teach this Canadian how things are in the South. Did you know the American Civil War wasn’t over slavery? I was told it was actually a trade war over the price of cotton.

Later, at our first dinner, a charismatic insurance salesman

informed me he was carrying an unconcealed weapon, which was legal in Texas. The stunned look on my face prompted him to say, “Don’t worry darlin’, in Texas we’re not allowed to drink alcohol when carrying.” Thank goodness for small mercies, I thought.

I asked why he would need his weapon on a cruise ship. Answer: “Mam, (pronounced mayam) there are lots of crazy people out there.” Whereupon he invited me to his gun club event in Tucson next month. I could shoot most any gun I want, including automatic weapons.

Offering his card, I thanked him and said I would have to check my calendar.

Truth be told, my alt-self actually considered it for a moment.

OMG, I’ve adopted their southern drawl, watched fake news on FOX and contemplated a weekend of shooting. I kind of liked being called darlin’, sweet lady and mam, and being surrounded by hundreds of folks way bigger than me.

After this eight-day soirée into the alternate universe, it was lovely to come home to our relatively benign Canadian politics. Y’all take care now, y’hear?

ML Burke retired from the health sector to work on issues such as affordable housing. She sits on the Delta Seniors Planning Team and the B.C. Seniors Advocate’s Advisory Council.

October 4, 2017 The Delta Optimist A9

Letters

Widen Deltaport Way so trucks can park safely

Editor: In many sections the too-narrow shoulder on Deltaport Way does not serve well for container truck holding. The stopped semis overlap the adjacent vehicle travel lane, forcing vehicles over the road’s centre line and oncoming traffic onto the opposite shoulder.

On a Wednesday afternoon last month, the lineup went all the way back to Highway 17, creating a serious high-speed traffic hazard at the narrow choke point at the westbound exit for Deltaport Way. I don’t get it. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has professed to predict the current truck/ container through-rate at the Deltaport terminal for over a decade, and knows the frequency and effects

of any of the routine process obstruction slow-ups at the container port, yet it has allowed a too-narrow public road to be used for unsafe truck staging, without initiating the moderately-expensive but simple widening of Deltaport Way to accommodate two lanes of safe truck staging and to keep the backups off Highway 17 (and far less costly than a dedicated offroad inbound truck staging area).

The authority has failed to even sense the moral obligation to those that serve their tenant GCT’s port enterprise by providing or having someone provide portable toilet facilities for truck drivers who have to sit very long hours in the line-up on a public road.

The commendable container inspection facility

and related truck parking developments for 2018 will not provide the capacity needed to eliminate the periodic long westbound staging line-ups.

Mitigating solutions such as running the container port truck feed 24 hours a day and/or implementing a pre-booked scheduled arrival slot system would help, but not enough to eliminate the line-ups alone.

The bulk of commercial container end-customers feed or receive containerized goods (a large portion time sensitive) during factory hours and the extremely variable Lower Mainland traffic congestion make achieving an arrival slot at the terminal a longshot.

The fixes so far are too little and too late.

Tony Walsh

PHOTO BY TONY WALSH

This photo of Deltaport Way looking west from the 41B Street overpass shows parked container trucks gradually taking up most of westbound lane, forcing other traffic to cross the centre line.

Twin tunnel and build a northern crossing

Editor: I am completely opposed to this monstrosity of a bridge. This was nothing but a Christy Clark vanity project. We need a crossing and we need it now.

Does anyone really believe that a 10-lane bridge will only cost $3.5 billion? It will more likely cost double that.

Where are you going after you’re in Richmond?

You will be parked there instead of Delta. With a bridge, you will need at least two more crossings to Vancouver and Burnaby. What’s that cost?

Maintenance costs will be sky high compared to a tunnel.

What will another tunnel cost? Can’t be anywhere near what that bridge will cost. Make the tunnel at least four lanes and reversible in case of emergency. Keep the old tunnel and retrofit if necessary.

The road infrastructure is already there with a little realignment required for new tunnel. Build another crossing into Vancouver or Burnaby as well. This is needed now. This is a big part of congestion problem now.

Scrap the bridge and twin the tunnel. If you think a big bridge is the answer, look at the Alex Fraser.

Richard J. Bergeron

Don’t let your dog chase rabbits

Editor: Once again, a peaceful walk along the new Cove Links boardwalk was interrupted. A dog owner saw rabbits in the open grass area and took his dog off leash and encouraged it to give chase. Much to the delight of the owners and the dog, the hunt was on.

Sounds harmless in theory but when you watch the terrified, helpless rabbits desperately seeking protection in an area stripped for development, it becomes apparent that areas to hide and escape are limited.

When questioned about the fairness of the chase,

participating dog owners often answer that their pets won’t do anything if they catch them. Sadly, residents in the area have witnessed otherwise.

Even if your pet wouldn’t resort to killing the animal, shouldn’t we ask ourselves if tormenting wildlife is a good reason for the sport of your dog?

Let’s remind ourselves to enjoy and respect our beautiful community with all of its inhabitants.

Let’s keep the “fox hunt” away from Ladner and challenge those we see who abuse any creature to find a better way.

P. Baker

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Annual Apple Day fundraiser to help Cubs and Beavers

The 3rd Boundary Bay Cubs and Beavers are hosting their annual Apple Day fundraiser at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Apple Day helps fund programming as well as cover special events and lessen the cost of camp. Each year Beavers and Cubs attend Fun Nite, Cub Skills, Baden Powell dinner, Area Race Day, Camp Frozenbutt (Mt. Seymour), Link Camp, Beaveree, Cuboree and end of year camp.

Cubs start each year by camping inside Fort Langley in November.

Cubs recently hosted a canvas painting night and next week will be doing animation. They also build Cub boxes to store gear, play games, go hiking, climbing and swimming, and on field trips.

The Beavers have an annual drive-in movie night where they build box cars then watch a movie.

They’ve visited OWL, made marble runs on the walls, held science nights, built mason bee houses as well as explore outside the gym.

PHOTO BY NATALIE SHANTZ

Apple Day will be held this Saturday at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall.

This year the 3rd Boundary Bay troop has unprecedented numbers with 23 Beavers and 27 Cubs.

Thrifty Foods will once again help the troop with Apple Day which will see Cubs and Beavers outside the supermarket as well as in the breezeway, outside the liquor store and in Rotary Square throughout the day.

Fundraising not only supports programming, but also helps to purchase badges and supplies as well as sponsoring youth who may not otherwise be able to afford Scouting.

Schurman to offer critiques at Delta Photo Club session

The Delta Photo Club will host a critique session tonight with Delta’s own multi-award winning professional photographer Greg Schurman.

Schurman received his formal training from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.

While a member of both the Professional Photographers of Canada and B.C., he earned many accolades, including a record setting B.C. Photographer of the Year Award four times as well as Canadian Commercial Photographer of the Year.

He won all three major categories in the National Fuji Awards: Commercial, Portrait and Wedding; and ran two successful studios concentrating on portraits, families and commercial work.

His previous constructive and thoughtful critiques at Delta Photo Club have resulted in members vastly improving their

Greg Schurman photography, growing their skills and challenging their ways of seeing. While he will be commenting on members’ submitted images, Schurman’s style ensures all participants learn through the examples.

The Delta Photo Club meets Wednesdays at the KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m.

Visitors are welcome.

Membership is $70 annually. Visit www.deltaphotoclub.com for more information.

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Monthly business meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:15 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church in Tsawwassen.

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This year the chapter’s high school winners of $1,000 each were Mira Dhari (SDSS) and Mackenzie Boates (DSS).

The $1,000 community bursaries for women 20 years and older were won

by Charlotte Bohmert (UBC), Caitlin Brown (BCIT), Emma MacFarlane (SFU) and Sydney Wahlberg (Queen’s). Three of the winners attended the meeting and spoke to members about their educational and career goals.

The $3,000 Laura Fowler Scholarship was awarded to Patricia Johnston, who is working on a PhD in social work at UBC. All of these women impressed the chapter’s bursary committee with their academic excellence, volunteerism and dedication to their field of study.

Each year the chapter holds an event (concert, Once Loved Art, silent auction) to raise money for women in the community attending a postsecondary institution.

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Apostrophe crime being committed everywhere

Living Matters

BARBARA GUNN

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I see it everywhere, and it drives me downright crazy.

I’m speaking, of course, of apostrophe crime.

Back in the day, it seems to me, most people were on the right side of the punctuation law. They understood what contractions are. They totally got possessives.

Not so much anymore.

Apostrophe crime is rampant. And it’s time the rules were enforced.

Just last week, I was on my way to work. The bus pulled up to a stop, which was located in front of a furniture store.

“Sofa’s and sofa bed’s for sale,” said the sign above the window.

I felt my face getting hot.

No one else seemed perturbed.

Had I not been running a few minutes late for work, I might have jumped off the bus, run inside the store and asked the owner what gives.

Some people may think I’m overreacting, even to the point of being an apostrophe nut.

I remain unapologetic.

Sadly, apostrophe crime is everywhere — everywhere!

Two weeks back, I stepped inside a luncheon spot in search of a bite.

The menu board informed me that the place had a range of offerings, including “pizzas,” “salad’s” and “BLT’s.”

What the heck, I thought? How was it that no apostrophe crime had been committed when it came to the pizzas, but there’d been offences with the other stuff?

I ordered a cheese and pepperoni, and left the diner fuming.

It happens every day.

Take one Saturday not long ago. The husband and I were out for a walk.

We paused to read a garage sale notice that was tacked to a telephone poll.

As a rule, I tend to like garage sales, so I noted the time and place.

“We have a variety of item’s,” the notice informed me. “Everything from vintage record’s to classic book’s.”

For a moment, I pondered going to the sale, simply to give the vendors a piece of my mind.

I decided against it. As much as I love classic books, there was no way I was going to exchange my hard-earned cash for anything — even if it happened to be a firstedition copy of Great Expectations.

“Should I correct the sign?” I asked the husband, pulling out a pen.

“No!” he said. “Leave it be!”

“OK,” I said, shaking my head and muttering under my breath.

We wandered away. We would definitely give this event a pass, I told the husband.

While I rather like those garage sales, I never go to sale’s.

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Report to Our Community 2016 /2017

Caring for our community, today and always.

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Community Support: HIGHLIGHTS 2016-2017 Throughout the year, our community chooses to support Delta Hospital in a variety of ways. Individuals and businesses alike hold and participate in fundraisers and community events that raise dollars for the hospital. As well, service organizations and corporations do their part by generously donating to Delta Hospital Foundation.

These are a few of the highlights:

Photo provided by: The Delta Optimist

Top Row (left-right): Ladner Zephyrs’ Christmas Charity Classic, Knights of Columbus #4767, Envision Financial/First West Foundation, 2nd Row: Tsawwassen Mills Trade-it-Up Gift Card Exchange, Tsawwassen Milestones, North Delta Lions, 3rd Row: Ladner Riverside Dental.

OUR MISSION We raise money to support Delta Hospital in the delivery of outstanding healthcare.

OUR VISION Delta Hospital Foundation is dedicated to ensuring the best healthcare possible for our community today and for future generations.

At Delta Hospital Foundation we are proud to be a part of this community that cares so much for its hospital. We are proud to represent the big hearts and kind spirits of all of you. —Lisa Hoglund, Executive Director, Delta Hospital Foundation

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RBC Foundation A TRADITION OF GIVING Delta Hospital Foundation has benefited from RBC’s commitment to giving back for nearly two decades.With more than $240,000 in donations since 1999, RBC Foundation has helped fund priority equipment for numerous departments at Delta Hospital including Emergency, Surgical Services, and Respiratory Therapy. “We are committed to community investment,” says Carmen Ryujin, Manager of Donations, Brand and Communications Department, RBC. “We see our contributions to Delta Hospital as an investment in the future health and well-being of our community.”

RBC Foundation’s latest gift of $20,000 helped purchase a new colonoscope for the busy Surgical Services Department at Delta Hospital.

“Our new high definition colonoscope makes such a difference for us,” says Karen Nichvalodoff, Patient Care Coordinator, Surgical Daycare Department. “ The surgeons can visualize polyps better now and the potential for preventing cancer is much greater.” Thank you RBC Foundation for your generous support!

I got involved with the hospital when it was still a dream, before there were walls, and doctors and patients. We wanted somewhere closer to home that I could drive to, —Pat Swenson for my family to get to quickly.

Donor Focus: PAT SWENSON

Long-time volunteer and donor, Pat Swenson, has vigorously supported Delta Hospital for nearly half a century. Even before the hospital was built, Pat was one of many community members helping to raise awareness about the benefits of having a local hospital. Pat has been involved with Delta Hospital from the beginning as a member of the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society–generously donating her time.Today, she continues to support Delta Hospital as a valued donor through her gifts of securities. By donating shares directly to Delta Hospital Foundation, Pat is able to maximize the value of her donation for an even greater impact at Delta Hospital.

Thanks to donors like her, Delta Hospital continues to thrive and expand to meet the needs of this growing community. “The hospital has grown for me and it has grown for my family,” says Pat. Thank you, Pat, for your long-standing commitment to this hospital and this community.

How to show your support for Delta Hospital

There are so many ways you can support Delta Hospital and their continued delivery of outstanding healthcare to this community: • Join our Helping Hearts Club, by becoming a monthly donor • Sponsor or attend one of our signature events • Donate a gift in memory or in honour of a loved one

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• Leave a legacy gift in your will • Host your own fundraising event • Become a volunteer • DONATE TODAY!

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41,238

Total Visits - 0utpatient and ambulatory visits across Delta Hospital

7.3

3,144

Total Inpatients Average length (in days) of stay for patients admitted

32,897

Visits to the Emergency Room (outpatient & admitted)

DELTA

2,008

Lab Tests 11,698

ECGs (performed in lab)

Visits to the Cardiology Department

46,248

Orthopaedic | Cardiovascular Gastro-Intestinal | Skin Ear, Nose, Mouth, & Throat Neurological | Genito-Urinary Pediatric | Trauma

9,173

Surgeries performed

2,337 3,000 561 1,197 743 588 176 234 238 APRIL 1, 2016 - MARCH 31, 2017 52 47

A Year in Review

537,381

Common Reasons For ER Visit

Medical Imaging exams 27,568 X-RAY exams 7,775 Ultrasound Scans 6,345 CT Scans 4,560 Mammograms

1,092 659 147 84 26

General Surgery Colonoscopes Gastroscopes Opthamology Gynecology Orthopaedic Surgery Urology Surgery Cystoscopes Plastic Surgery Otolaryngology Oral Surgery

92

Number of Beds at Mountain View Manor 86 Average age of our residents

11,561

Volunteer Hours by 172 Auxiliary Volunteers hospital greeters | residential care | hospital programs

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2016/2017 DELTA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STAFF

Randy Kaardal

Allan Baydala

Lisa Hoglund

Sharla De Groote

Andrew Clark

Theresa Bamford

Cathy Trafford

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Ingrid Barnes

Past-Chair

Vice-Chair

Treasurer

Laura Cassidy Sean Clayton Maury Kask Don Livingston Keith McGee

Pam Paton Margo Peerless Phil Posehn Karla Rockwell Don Sangster

Executive Director Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Shari Barr

Annual Giving Manager

Christine Bramwell

Foundation Assistant

Special Events Manager Financial Administrator

Angela Turner

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Tell us your Story.

Everyone has a story. There are happy stories, healing stories and sad stories. There are stories about life-saving seconds and those of endless courage. There have been stories your friend can’t wait to tell you, and some best saved for a rainy day. There are compassionate stories, dramatic stories, and tender ones. There have been stories that truly define a person, and those that become a single thread in the fabric of a life.

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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS On Wednesday, Oct. 4, the Delta Photo Club will host an image critique session

by Delta’s own multi-award winning professional photographer, Greg Schurman.

The club meets Wednesdays at the KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Membership is $70/year. www.deltaphotoclub.com.

The Delta HUB Cycling Committee is meeting on Thursday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library (meeting room). Attend our monthly gatherings and support local action to improve cycling safety and connectivity for all ages & abilities. Open to the public; no experience is required. Info: https://bikehub.ca/delta.

After Babytime, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Mondays, parents and caregivers can relax, take the opportunity to meet other parents and share information and resources at Parent Time, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. A public nurse or guest speaker will be attending each month.

Gospel meetings take place every Wednesday (until mid-Nov.) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Ladner Fisherman’s Hall, 4481 Savoy St. Call 778-980-2252 for more information.

Deltones Toastmasters Club meets on the first and third Thursday each month (7 to 9 p.m.) at Fraser Health Unit, 4470 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Upcoming meetings are Oct. 5 and Oct. 19. If you’re worried about public speaking, we can help. Speakers from all levels can benefit from our practical, face-to-face learning program. Guests are always welcome. Email lornawynn217@ me.com or call Lorna 604328-6971 for more info.

Ambassadors Tsawwassen Toastmasters: Oct. 17: Area Humorous Speech Contest & Table Topics Contest. 7 to 9 p.m. Come listen to some super funny speeches and see if Toastmasters is for you! Our club meets at the Tsawwassen Mills Training Room. Ambassadors always welcome guests. Come and

see how Toastmasters can help you gain confidence and skill public speaking as well as with leadership skills in a safe, encouraging environment. For more info contact Karentaipalus@ gmail.com.

South Delta Newcomers Association is back to monthly meetings to meet and greet new members to our group from Ladner, Tsawwassen and Point Roberts. We look forward to meeting new and returning members at our next monthly meeting Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7:15 p.m. held at the Art Gallery, Kiwanis Longhouse, 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen.

There will be a presentation on how to be prepared for most emergencies. For more information contact SouthDeltaNewcomers@ gmail.com.

Registration is currently underway for ElderCollege Delta fall classes and special events. Courses are offered in computers and technology, health and wellness, the arts, languages and literature, gardening, and history to name just a few. There are also some fascinating special events and field trips. For further information Google ElderCollege Delta or pick up one of our brochures available at public libraries, recreation centres and seniors centres. You can also register online or by phone: 604-943-0262 or in person by dropping by the ElderCollege office at KinVillage Community Centre on Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Have you had a stroke?

The Heart & Stroke’s Living Well After Stroke Program is for you! It will assist you to actively engage in your health to prevent another stroke. This free sevensession program starts on Oct. 18, at the Tsawwassen Library. Call 778-372-8002 for more information.

Registration is required.

Delta Amateur Radio Society will be holding the next four-week amateur radio certification course beginning on Nov. 15. This course will allow students to qualify for the basic amateur radio operator certificate and enable operation of twoway radios on the amateur radio bands. Full details and registration are at http://deltaamateurradio.com/course.

Delta Hospice Society is offering a Drop-In Relaxation Circle for those living with cancer. Every Tuesday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Centre for Supportive

Care 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner. All programs are complimentary.

SENIORS Learn to ballroom dance at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, Mondays, Oct. 6 to Dec. 18. Classes from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. The cost is $36 for nine classes.

Shari’s Saturday Social, Saturday, Oct. 14, KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen.

Tickets available at the door, $12 for members, $14 for non-members includes mid-evening tea, coffee, and assorted goodies. The theme is Safari Night. Dress style optional but your favorite safari clothing welcome.

Dance to a wide variety of CD music. Doors open at 7 p.m. Dancing 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Harvest Luncheon with entertainer Dan Hare, 12:15 p.m., Friday, Oct. 20.

KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets $14 for members, $16 for nonmembers.

FUND RAISERS Ladner/Tsawwassen Kinsmen annual Crab and Corn dinner, Saturday, Oct. 14 at Harris Barn. Tickets available from Dave at 604943-8829.

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3 Ave, 4 Ave, 49B St, English Bluff Rd, Kerry Dr ..........................................................66

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Fall Fair at Tsawwassen United Church, 693-53rd St., Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Homemade fruit pies, bake sale, treasures, silent auction and barbecue lunch.

Quiz Night #5 is set for Saturday, Oct. 21 at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. Cash bar opens at 6:30 p.m. and the quiz begins at 7 p.m.

Enter your team by phone or in person at KinVillage, 604943-0225. Teams of four.

Cost is $40 per team. Cost is $5 for spectators.

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A22 The Delta Optimist October 4, 2017

FALL 2017

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October 4, 2017 The Delta Optimist A25

Car Care

Myth buster shows that idling is just not worth it

Be Car Care Aware debunks five common vehicle myths to help keep you safe on the road in any weather: Myth #1: The windshield is for comfort not safety.

Fact: They weren’t just made to keep you dry from the rain; windshields are part of your vehicle’s safety restraint system, meaning that a cracked or damaged windshield can decrease the overall effectiveness of airbags, seatbelts, roof stability, and your personal safety in the event of an accident. If your windshield has a crack, it’s important to have it repaired or replaced immediately.

Myth #2: Your engine should be warmed up by idling before driving.

Fact: It’s important for your engine to be warmed up, but not by idling. Even in cold weather, the best way to warm up a vehicle’s engine is to drive away.

With today’s modern engines, you should only

need 30 seconds of idling, assuming that your windows are clear.

Myth #3: Suspension isn’t important to your car’s safety.

Fact: Together, the steering and suspension system are key to your car’s handling and overall safety. The Automotive Industries Association of Canada recommends having your vehicle’s steering and suspension systems checked at least once a year and usually with a wheel alignment. It may be time to have your steering and suspension inspected if your vehicle experiences one of these symptoms: pulling, uneven tire wear, noise and vibration while cornering, or a loss of control.

Myth #4: Cars are so computerized that I should leave all checkups to the professionals.

Fact: While you should follow your manufacturer’s suggested maintenance schedule, there are some things you can do yourself.

Once a month, you should perform some basic checks on your vehicle, such as: checking all fluid levels (engine oil, power steering, antifreeze/coolant, etc.), checking hoses and belts, checking the tires for inflation and tread wear, checking lighting, and checking the wiper blades to ensure they are working properly.

Myth #5: Shutting off and restarting your engine uses more gas than if you let it idle.

Fact: Contrary to popular belief, restarting your engine does not burn more fuel than idling. In fact, 10 seconds of idling uses more fuel than restarting your engine. If you are parked and are going to be idling for more than even 10 seconds, save fuel by turning off your vehicle.

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Car Care

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6. Schedule a tune-up to help the engine deliver the best balance of power and fuel economy and produce the lowest level of emissions.

7. Check the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system as proper heating and cooling performance is critical for interior comfort and for safety reasons such as defrosting.

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DELTA SPORTS

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PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Tom Shaw Conference W L T OTL Pts Delta 7 0 0 0 14 North Van 5 2 0 1 11 Grandview 4 4 0 1 9 Richmond 3 3 0 1 7 Port Moody 2 4 0 1 5 Harold Brittain Conference Abbotsford 6 1 0 1 R. Meadows 6 2 0 0 Aldergrove 4 2 0 1 Mission 3 5 0 0 Langley 3 6 0 0 Surrey 0 7 0 1

13 12 9 6 6 1

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Western AAA Conference GP W L Pts South Delta 2 2 0 4 Seaquam 2 2 0 2 New West 2 2 0 4 Belmont 2 1 1 2 Notre Dame 2 1 1 2 Mt. Doug 2 0 2 0 Van College 2 0 2 0 Carson Graham 2 0 2 0 Eastern AAA Conference Terry Fox 2 2 0 STM 2 2 0 Tweedsmuir 2 2 0 Mission 1 1 1 Boucherie 1 1 1 Centennial 2 0 2 Kelowna 2 0 2 WJ Mouat 2 0 2

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Scores South Delta 50 Belmont 20 Seaquam 55 C. Graham 14 N. Dame 24 Mt. Doug 7 New West 20 Van College 14 Terry Fox 56 Kelowna 6 STM 57 Centennial 0

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Height in feet THURSDAY, OCT. 5 1:59 am 12.5 6:51 am 10.8 11:01 am 11.8 6:55 pm 4.9 FRIDAY, OCT. 6 2:54 am 12.8 8:10 am 10.8 12:12 pm 11.8 7:53 pm 4.6 SATURDAY, OCT. 7 3:36 am 13.1 9:02 am 10.5 1:27 pm 12.1 8:47 pm 3.9 SUNDAY, OCT. 8 4:12 am 13.5 9:43 am 9.8 2:35 pm 12.5 9:35 pm 3.9 MONDAY, OCT. 9 4:43 am 13.8 10:23 am 8.9 3:37 pm 12.8 10:21 pm 3.6 These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.

Among this year’s Delta Sports Champions winners are (left to right) Grant McDonald (football), Mary Parsons (golf) and Bob Houtman (coach).

Honouring the best in Delta sports

Champions to be recognized at upcoming Hall of Fame gala in Tsawwassen The Delta Sports Hall of Fame is recognizing achievements in the past year, along with outstanding volunteer work, with its annual Sports Champions awards.

These winners will honoured on Oct. 21 at the gala banquet in Tsawwassen which will also feature the Delta Sports Hall of Fame’s seven new inductees.

Tickets are currently on sale for $75 and can be purchased by contacting Rick or Carlene Lewall at 604-943-0469.

Here is a brief look at this year’s Sports Champions recipients: Youth Athlete Thomas Bourassa (wheelchair Tennis) In 2009, a bike accident left nine-year-old Tomas Bourassa with a serious spinal cord injury rendering him a paraplegic.

During rehabilitation, he was introduced to wheelchair tennis. Now ranked 20th in the world, the carded national team member enjoyed an outstanding year, including a undefeated run at the World Team Wheelchair Championships in Italy. At Seaquam Secondary he became the first wheelchair tennis player to play on the high school team and qualify for provincials.

Mary Parsons (golf) It was while living in Guam, Parsons began playing golf at the age of 11 before her family moved to Delta a year later. Over the past six years she has developed into one of the top up-and-coming players in the country. In 2016, she won Golf Canada’s CN Future Links Championship, along with the B.C. Junior Girls title. Success has continued this year with another Future Links win and also tying for first place at the provin-

cial “AA” high school championships. That was competing against boys as well. Parsons is now in her freshman season at the University of Indiana.

Grant McDonald (football) This two-way standout had a leading role in the South Delta Sun Devils varsity football program for three seasons. As a Grade 10, McDonald scored a pair of touchdowns in South Delta’s firstever provincial title at the “AAA” level back in 2014. He would go on to establish himself as one of the top players in the province, concluding his high school career last fall by leading the Sun Devils within two points of returning to the provincial final, despite dealing with some injuries. Recruited by several schools on both sides of the border, McDonald accepted a lucrative scholarship offer from the University of Maine where he is now in his freshman season, playing tight end.

Jayde Robertsen (volleyball) Another outstanding athlete that was part of the South Delta Secondary 2017 graduating class, Robertsen thrived on the volleyball court at the high school and club levels. She helped the Sun Devils reach the provincials and also capture the Delta Cup, earning all-star honours. She would go on to also having a leading role on the Ducks winning the provincial club title and was named a first team all-star.

As one of the province’s top Grade 12 players, Robertsen attracted plenty of interest from collegiate programs and accepted a full-ride deal from Eastern Washington where she has already cracked the starting lineup in her freshman year.

Athlete Keeley Ainge (softball) This standout pitcher from Ladner had another terrific season for the Douglas College Royals and beyond. After going 17-5 with a 3.24 ERA in 2016, Ainge was even better this past season, posting a 21-4 record to be named Conference Pitcher of the Year and earn All-American status. The Delta Secondary graduate then turned her attention to Team B.C. where she helped her province win gold at the Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.

Masters Athlete Scott Stevenson (pickleball) This longtime North Delta resident and teacher at Brookswood Secondary in Langley has always had a passion for playing and coaching sports. After being introduced to pickleball, Stevenson has quickly ascended to the highest level of the sport’s governing body in the U.S. In 2016, he partnered with Terry Brine to win gold at a pair of tournaments in the 60+ age group, then added silver in singles at the Canadian Championships, competing at the 4.5 open level.

This year, the success has continued, including bronze in nationals at the 5.0 open level.

Volunteer

Jim Matheson (soccer)

Matherson is a consummate community volunteer, doing anything that is required to make soccer in North Delta successful. Whether it is serving on the executive, lining fields, cleaning uniforms or collecting fees, no job is too small. For more than four decades, the soccer community has benefitted from his service.

In the past year alone, Matheson has been an executive member

or adminstrator of three different soccer organizations and is currently vice-president of the North Delta Soccer Club. His tireless efforts was recognized by B.C. Soccer in 2013 with the Award of Merit.

Team Delta Tigers (baseball) Despite the program launching just three years ago, the Tigers have wasted little time in developing into a powerhouse at the 15U AAA level under head coach Cam Frick and his impressive coaching staff. The Tigers were crowned B.C. Minor Baseball champions for the first time in 2016 and continued their impressive roll this past summer, winning back-to-back titles. That earned them the opportunity to represent B.C. at the 80-team U16 Blue Chip Prospects Tournament in New Jersey. Frick was earlier recognized for his work by being named B.C. Minor Baseball’s U15 Coach of the Year.

Coach Bob Houtman (softball) Like many parents, this longtime Ladner resident began coaching with his daughter’s first-year Squirt team but unlike many others, he has continued on well past her playing career.

A remarkable three-decade run includes many years at the rep “A” level with the Delta Heat. He guided one team to a national title in 2012 and again four years later.

This past summer he helped the 2001 Delta Heat earn provincial and Canadian championships.

His commitment and passion for coaching is evidenced by the years of his commitment, the success his teams have had and the impact he has had on generations of players.

A28 The Delta Optimist October 4, 2017

Sports

Gymnastics coaches off to world championships

Cross-river rivals

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

South Delta United and Richmond Galaxy battled to a scoreless draw in B.C. Coastal Girls Soccer League U14 Division One action at Hugh Boyd Park.

I want to hear everything!

Over the seven-day competition they Delta Gymnastics Society coaches will be able to see Olympic medalists in Chris Sheremeta, Thorstein Fischer and past member Devy Dyson are in Montreal action, together for the first time since the Summer Games in Rio De Janeiro. The this week for the 2017 FIG World Artistic spokesperson for the event is legendary Gymnastics Championships. gymnast Nadia Comaneci, queen of the This is a great achievement for these 1976 Olympic Games.

Delta residents who will be a part of one “This will be an incredible of the most anticipated and learning experience, speaking impressive gymnastics shows with judges about their career in the world. paths to become Category I Sheremeta was invited and II certified. I am espeby Gymnastics Canada to cially interested in the training volunteer as an auxiliary preparation,” added Sheremeta. judge. He is an International “This will be the first time these Gymnastics Federation (FIG) athletes will be in the same Brevet Category III judge and place using the same rules in has put in a considerable this four-year cycle between amount of time and energy to the 2016 and 2020 Olympic reach this level. games.”

“Being a part of the elecFischer earned his tric atmosphere and supInternational Gymnastics porting the official judges is Chris Sheremeta Federation (FIG) Brevet Judging very exciting. There are only Category III certification and two auxiliary judges chosen traveled to Varna Bulgaria last month for from each country and to be invited by the FIG International Apparatus World Gymnastics Canada to be one of the two Challenge Cup. Dyson trained with Delta is quite an honor,” says Sheremeta.

Gymnastics Society in 2012 and will be This is the second time that Montreal part of the New Zealand Team. has hosted the world championships in Delta Gymnastics Society offers proits 47-year history. grams from infants to seniors at their Sheremeta, Fischer and Dyson will have the unique opportunity to watch 500 Ladner facility year-round. For information of events, programs and activities gymnasts from 80 countries compete in visit www.deltagymnastics.com. front of tens of thousands of spectators.

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FORSTER, Terence Dean March 21, 1944 - September 20, 2017

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It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Terry Forster. Terry was a Richmond school teacher for many years. He is survived by his best friend and wife, Gale Gellard, step-sons; Noah Gellard (Jodi) and Scott Gellard. Terry touched so many people in his quiet way and will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. No funeral or flowers by request. Donations may be made to the BC Rehabilitation Foundation.

GEDAK, Alois

May 1922 September 30, 2017 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alois.

Husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great-grandfather and friend.

He is survived by his loving wife Marianne, his sons John (Lenora), Bern (Maria), grandchildren William (Martina), Christie (Robert), Mark (Ashley) and Natasha, his great-grandchildren Elisa, Jana and Landon and many nieces and nephews.

Alois was predeceased by his parents Johannes and Katerina and two of his brothers Tony and Peter. He is survived by his brother Matt and sister Maria (Schwarz). Alois Gedak passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 30th at the age of 95.

Born in May 1922 Alois grew up in the small town of Karamurat, Romania the oldest of five children.

Alois grew up hunting, fishing and farming on his family’s land. During World War II the family was forced from their home and fled to Germany, a feat that took almost five years to complete. It was in the small town of Wurzburg that Alois met the love of his life, Marianne, wife of 70 years. They had two sons John and Bern. In 1955 Alois had dreams of a better life in Canada and with that thought moved his small family to reunite with his parents and two youngest siblings in British Columbia. Their first home resided on No. 3 Road in Richmond where they found jobs to support their family. After a number of years they built their first house in Richmond.

Summers were spent boating, camping and fishing with their sons and friends.

At 55 he co-founded with his two sons, the RV company Get-Away Vans.

His joy of travel lent nicely to the family business that they had built.

After his retirement Alois and his wife moved to Tsawwassen, and there you could find him walking along Boundary Bay engaging in conversation whenever he could. Alois took great pleasure in fishing off the large rocks on the island of Kauai where he and his family spent many winters. If you knew him you will remember his love of family, cultures and languages, parties, storytelling and reminiscing.

His adventurous spirit took him on travels all over the world. His strong personality made him a very unforgettable person. He was loved, admired and revered for his never ending joy in life.

DOMESTIC HELP WANTED GEREIN, Robert Theodore Aug. 16, 1964-Sept. 20, 2017 With heavy hearts, we report the unexpected, peaceful passing of Rob at Surrey Memorial Hospital.

He was predeceased by his father, Alfred Gerein, survived by his mother, Patricia, sister, Charlene, aunt Eve, uncles George and Bruce, his many cousins, and, most of all, his two, lovely daughters, Lillie and Bailea, and their mother, Corrie.

Writing and storytelling were Rob’s passions. He was a great listener with a keen sense of humour.

Rob enjoyed cooking and sharing his perspectives and trivia, from world events to pop culture. A graduate of Vancouver College (1982) and Langara College Journalism (1990), Rob gained a certificate in entertainment administration at the University of British Columbia and also studied screenwriting at Vancouver Film School. SCTV, Saturday Night Live and Seinfeld inspired much laughter and creativity throughout the years.

Rob was a lover of sports, from hockey to football to horse racing. For three decades, he was the commissioner of the Fairview Hockey Pool, which brought together friends from near and far in a congenial atmosphere, united by friendly competition and a love of the game. He recently found an appreciation for sales, and put his vast knowledge of the Lower Mainland to work at Zip Couriers.

He also discovered a new enjoyment for life and health, after becoming sober more than a yearand-a-half ago.

Rob’s life will be celebrated with a funeral mass, and reception to follow, on Oct. 5 at 11 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church (3900 Arthur Dr., Ladner), and a burial service on Oct. 5 at 2:30 p.m., at Gardens of Gethsemani cemetery (15800 32nd Ave., Surrey). In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favourite charity in Rob’s memory.

Condolences for the family may be left in the online tributes section of www.kearneyfs.com

STJERNILD, Glenn May 4, 1962 - September 15, 2017 It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our brother Glenn. Glenn was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, he was the youngest of five. He is predeceased by both his parents, Rudy and Shirley Stjernild.

Glenn worked at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn for 30 years, most of those years as a night auditor. His passions in life were fishing and hunting, and he had the utmost respect for nature. His talents also included cooking and carpentry. “Cheeks” was also the funniest guy ever with a wicked sense of humour and had an amazing taste for music.

We would like to send our sincere gratitude to Dr. Noble and staff for all the care and compassion you gave Glenn; and to the staff at the Irene Thomas Centre for making Glenn comfortable in his last hours.

Glenn will be dearly missed by his sister Paula, Matthew - mini cheeks; Jason (Liza) and Violet - tiny cheeks; his brothers, Jim and John (Karen and their daughter Emmalyne); his sister Linda (Joe); Linda’s daughters, Christine, Karen (Dan and their 3 daughters), and Joanne (Sean). Glenn will also be missed by his many dear friends.

A Celebration of Glenn’s Life will be held at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 3:00pm in the Ballroom. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Glenn’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society - Peritoneal Cancer.

Online condolences can be left at www.legacy.com/obituaries/deltaoptimist/

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The Service will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner, BC, on Friday, October 6, 2017 at 11:00 am. Following the Mass there will be a reception gathering in the Parish Hall. The burial will be held with immediate family only.

FOUND LIVE CANARY Call to verify 778.877.9165

Our sincere gratitude goes to all the doctors and nurses who cared for him this past year. In lieu of flowers, you may consider a donation to the Delta Hospital Foundation in memory of Alois Gedak.

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HappyThanksgiving to our canadian friends

Fresh Foster Farms Turkey

1

USDA Grade A

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Mountain Dairy Whipping Cream 1 Pint

1

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Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce Select Varieties, 14 oz

2$ for

3

Mrs. Cubbison’s Stuffing Select Varieties, 10-12 oz

2$ RTUE01

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4

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Sweet Potatoes

Pillsbury Pie Crust 2 ct

2$ for

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or Red Garnet Yams

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Pumpkin Pie

Santiam Vegetables

3 8 Inch

Select Varieties, 14.5-15.25 oz

59¢ King’s Hawaiian Rolls

Select Varieties, 12 ct Simple Truth Broth or Stock Select Varieties, 32 oz

2$ for

3

2$ for

6

Prices good Tuesday October 3rd through Monday October 9, 2017

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