Delta Optimist December 20 2017

FEATHERED FIGURES: Bird count looking for volunteers, 7 COMEBACK COMPLETE: Bodybuilder returns to stage, 23

95

Welcoming

Brent to our Team

+%

Bringing 25 years of experience

'!** *)'"

4916 Elliott St. Ladner 604.946.1022 Mon.- Sat.10am-5:30pm

,//$(&.-,.#

NEWSSTAND $1

www.delta-optimist.com

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2017

www.parsleysagethyme.com

The voice of Delta since 1922

Property thief informs police pickings slim these days IAN JACQUES

i j a c q u e s @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .co m

PHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR

Jeff Brown and his mom Shirley will be hosting a free Christmas Day dinner for the third straight year at Fishermen’s Hall.

Browns pay it forward Family hosting free Christmas Day dinner for the third year in a row

DAVE WILLIS

d w i l l i s @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

The Brown family is paying it forward again this Christmas.

Their Christmas Day Jingle & Mingle Community Dinner is free and open to anyone looking for a place to connect with

others.

“The whole gist of it is [to] create community,” says Jeff Brown, who along with his mom Shirley are helping put on the dinner for the third straight year.

There will be socializing, card and board games, and a performance from Rachael Chatoor.

“Her music is so soothing,” says Shirley.

Last year’s dinner saw attendance double with approximately 100 people joining in.

Vagellis Grill & Lounge is helping out again by providing use of its kitchen.

The dinner takes place

Monday, Dec. 25 at Fishermen’s Hall, 4481 Savoy St., Ladner.

Doors open at 3:30 while dinner is set for 5 p.m.

To RSVP call 778-829-7296 or 604-728-7070 or email shirleybrown4920@gmail.com.

Volunteers are also welcome at the dinner.

An experienced property thief, recently arrested by Delta police, has offered up an unusual perspective to area residents.

As DPD continues to enforce its message of leaving vehicles empty, the thief shared, “As recently as early 2016 we used to get wallets, tablets, iPads — you name it. Now we’re lucky to get loose change and some good sunglasses now and then.”

DPD pubSharlene lic affairs Brooks coordinator Sharlene Brooks said sometimes it’s worthwhile to go directly to the source to find out if the department’s campaigns and the public’s efforts are having an impact.

“We’ve been working hard to educate the community.

Our message is if you leave it, they’ll take it. And we’re pleased because it sounds like residents are really taking that message to heart and making changes,” said Brooks.

“If Delta gets a bad reputation among property thieves as having ‘slim pickings’ that’s fantastic news for us and for the community. That’s the kind of reputation we all want.”

As for the suspect, evidence recently linked him to a theft from a vehicle in August. He was released on a promise to appear in court in early January.

Real Auto Repair Difference Repaired the right way at Tsawwassen Collision

604.943.6383

17-1835 56th St. Tsawwassen (Behind Mcdonalds) www.tsawwassencollision.com

A2 The Delta Optimist December 20, 2017

iPad (32 GB) Wifi + Cellular

“$30 a month gets you 1GB of extra data and a free iPad!�

Ask us for details.

PluggedIn There are many ways to connect with the Optimist, both online and through social media.

WEBSITE Get all your community news, sports and events, as well as exclusive web-only content like photo galleries, videos, blogs and podcasts, 24/7 online or on your smart phone at deltaoptimist.com.

Check out the bloggers on our website. Gardener Kristin Crouch, birder Tom Bearss, pest control expert Randy Bilesky and others provide information and opinion on a range of topics.

Did you know our website includes a link to a digital edition of every issue of the Optimist? It allows you to see the pages as they appeared in print.

UPFRONT

December 20, 2017 The Delta Optimist A3

Got News?

Contact Ted, Sandor, Dave or Ian at editor@delta-optimist.com or 604-946-4451

Abrupt end for mild stretch Delta ready to deal with winter weather, including new salt shed in North Delta SANDOR GYARMATI

s g y a r m a t i @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

Delta is ready to deal with another ice bowl.

It’s been a mostly mild and sometimes foggy late fall in the Lower Mainland, but that’s changing this week with Environment Canada’s forecast of some mixed snow/rain and colder temperatures, espe-

cially this weekend when it’s forecast to get a lot chillier.

“The weather will become more wintery over the South Coast this week,” according to an Environment Canada alert.

By Friday night, the lows will plummet to between minus-5 and minus-10 across the South Coast, while daytime highs on

Saturday will struggle to reach the freezing mark.

Delta’s works yard on 64th Street in East Ladner is at capacity with 1,500 metric tonnes of salt. Engineering director Steven Lan told the Optimist city trucks are loaded and ready to roll should the snow begin.

Two specialized brine trucks are available to the

general snow and ice fleet and are also designated to Ladner’s downtown core, where conventional snow and ice control vehicles have experienced difficulties plowing and salting in the past.

Delta is also in the finishing stages of a second salt storage facility on Nordel Way. It will be stocked with 1,500 metric

tonnes of salt as well, but that facility is still a week or so from completion.

Once complete, it will give the city a more rapid response to snowy or icy conditions in North Delta.

Roadways on the highest priority routes will be dealt with first.

Delta’s snow and ice control budget this year is $334,000.

TWITTER Follow the Optimist in the Twittersphere: @DeltaOptimist @tedmurphydelta @Optimist_sports @GyarmatiSandor @willis_optimist @ ianjacques21

FACEBOOK Visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ TheDeltaOptimist to join the conversation on today's hottest issues.

Have Your Say

Optimist readers can comment on online stories on our website.

Check it out at delta-optimist.com

Contact Us

5008 47A Avenue, Delta, BC V4K 1T8 PHONE 604-946-4451 EMAIL editor@deltaoptimist.com Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Carriers Needed Looking to make a little extra cash or to just get out of the house twice a week?

The Optimist is always looking for carriers.

Routes are currently available in Ladner and Tsawwassen.

For more information about available routes, call Katie at 604-946-4451 or email distribution@delta-optimist. com.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

An elderly woman inadvertently drove her vehicle into the Delta Law Office on 56th Street in Tsawwassen last Friday afternoon.

No one injured as car crashes into lawyer’s office in Tsawwassen No, Murray Lott’s law office doesn’t have drivethru service for ICBC claims.

It certainly looked that way last Friday afternoon after an elderly woman

inadvertently drove her car through the front window of the 56th Street office.

Fortunately, nobody was hit, including one staff member who was near the reception desk when the

crash happened.

Saying it sounded like a bomb, Lott said it wasn’t clear if the driver was confused or had a medical condition. She appeared uninjured but was quite

distraught, he said.

Delta Police Department public affairs coordinator Cris Leykauf confirmed there were no injuries in the accident.

She said the driver is in

her late 80s and there was a passenger in the vehicle.

“There is no indication at this point that there will be charges in regard to the incident,” Leykauf told the Optimist.

Hospice tells FHA it’s opposed to offering MAiD SANDOR GYARMATI

s g y a r m a t i @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

Fraser Health is offering no assurance that Delta Hospice won’t be required to provide medically assisted deaths.

Hospice executive director Nancy Macey, who’s been raising concern that hospices will be compelled by the health region to provide Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), which is now legal in Canada, last week met with a Fraser Health official to discuss the local society’s issues.

The Fraser Health board of directors has agreed to phase in implementation of MAiD in hospice palliative care units and hospice residences throughout the health region, however, Macey said it’s a procedure philosophically at odds with what’s provided in hospice care. It’s something, she said, that could also discourage people from seeking palliative care services.

Macey said no date for implementation was given other than it would be phased in, but the FHA board did invite hospice

palliative care medical physicians in Fraser Health to make a presentation.

The Delta Hospice Society discussed options such as an exemption from providing MAiD at the Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner but weren’t told that’s an option.

“It is important for the community to know that all people have the legal option to choose MAiD to die. In Fraser Health, the procedures can be implemented in hospitals, homes and other places a person may wish. A

dedicated site for patients and families for the MAiD procedure has been set up in New Westminster.

Therefore, there are not barriers to access,” Macey explained.

“This issue is about preserving the integrity of the hospice palliative program and honouring the rights of people who choose to die with comfort, meaning, hope and healing in a palliative care unit or hospice residence.”

Delta Hospice has a partnership with Fraser Health for funding of operations of the Irene

Thomas Hospice. Delta Hospice contributes significant funds to enhance the operations annually, Macey noted.

The society raised all of the $8.5 million to build the hospice and the adjacent centre for supportive care.

Delta South MLA Ian Paton, who has been advocating to allow hospices the right to choose to provide MAiD, said the direction for implementation of MAiD in hospices comes from the Fraser Health board, so it needs to be convinced otherwise.

A4 The Delta Optimist December 20, 2017 5802 River Rd, Delta www.jbairdcattleco.com jbairdcattleco@gmail.com

We are a local farm store in Ladner, BC specializing in beef which is raised on our South Surrey farm. We grow Russian Red garlic, sheba corn and dahlias on our Ladner Farm. The farm store also offers natural heritage pork, other locally grown produce from Ladner and some unique food items made locally. ✓ Hormone, antibiotic, steroid- free beef + pork ✓ All our beef is dry-aged for a minimum of 21 days- 28 days ✓ Our produce is grown without the use of herbicides, or pesticides, we just use our own steer manure

We offer Freezer Packs, and gift cards!

Fourth generation cattle farmers, serving British Columbia

hunky bill’s Perogies available at Jarry’s Market

Only $ 49

6

2 kg packages

at 4857 Elliott Street, Harbour Centre Mall, Ladner or call Hunky Bill at 604-952-0040

Dr. Jonathan Brown, DMD and Dr. W. Earle Nind DDS Accepting New Patients Families Welcome

Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Orthodontic and Invisalign Treatment TMJ Therapy and Sedation Dentistry Implant Dentistry Botox Cosmetic™

1216 56 Street Tsawwassen myfantasticsmile.com 604.943.4112

Plantings part of city’s reforestation program IAN JACQUES

i j a c q u e s @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .co m

✓ Locally, and ethically raised animals

Hunky Bill’s Potato & Chedder Perogies (Approx.

66-72 perogies)

Trees planted at school ruin neighbour’s view East Ladner resident David Dillon has lost his view — through no fault of his own.

Dillon use to be able to look out of his kitchen window and see Mt. Baker and a beautiful skyline.

Now he can’t after the City of Delta planted several trees along the grounds of Holly Elementary.

“The trees are at least 20 feet, but there is no distance between the trees and there seems to be no rhyme or reason as to the way they have been planted,” said Dillon. “Yes, they can plant trees, but I just don’t think this was the right area. Kids play right in this area. I think it is a safety issue. Down the road these trees are going to be big.”

Dillon takes issue with the fact that not only has his view been taken away, but that no consultation was done with any of the area residents.

“All of a sudden I have three trees directly in view of my backyard,” he said.

“I’m sure the trees could have been planted somewhere else. Sure, I know that it is the city’s property, but a normal citizen can’t build a house without getting plans and approvals, so what gives them the right to just go ahead and just plant the trees?”

According to the Delta

SUBMITTED PHOTO

The City of Delta recently planted trees on the grounds of Holly Elementary in East Ladner.

School District, it has partnered with the City of Delta in a cooperative tree replacement program.

“Under the agreement, the City of Delta has been given the right to plant selected numbers and species of trees in agreed areas consistent with the city’s desire to enhance tree canopy in Delta,” said school district communications and marketing director Jen Hill. “There is no cost to the school district as the project is fully funded from monies collected by the city and held in a tree replacement fund.”

Acting Delta CAO Steven Lan said Delta is trying to get more trees planted across the city.

“We have heard clearly from the community that we have lost some trees, especially in part to some of the re-development that has been occurring, so we

are looking at replacing the trees,” said Lan. “Through our urban reforestation program we have been finding sites across the municipality, including park sites and school district sites. We have five viable locations that we have worked out with the school district and we will work with them to plant the trees there and increase the canopy across Delta.”

Lan said the trees are being planted under a contract with a one-year maintenance plan.

He said he could not speak to the issue of lack of consultation.

“Certainly we have had a great deal of discussions with the school district and looked at the best possible sites,” Lan said. “We will reach out to this individual and see what his specific concerns are and address them.”

Winter Safety Tip:

If you are currently are using space heaters in your home (which have been known to cause house fires), you may want to consider calling AJ’s Electrical to replace them with safer, more efficient baseboard heaters.

Baseboard heaters allow you to have different temperatures for different rooms and are simple and economical to have installed.

CALL NOW AND RECEIVE

10% off ANY SERVICE CALL

*LIMITED TO 1 COUPON PER PERSON, RESIDENCE OR BUSINESS *CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER *COUPON MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF PAYMENT *MUST BE BOOKED

FREE ESTIMATES

604-946-8946 info@ajselectrical.ca www.ajselectrical.ca

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL!!!

BY JAN 31, 2018

December 20, 2017 The Delta Optimist A5

Injury crashes rise despite police road safety efforts IAN JACQUES

i j a c q u e s @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .co m

Injury-related accidents are on the rise in Delta.

According to statistics released at the most recent meeting of the Delta police board, there have been 296 injury-related motor vehicle accidents in Delta through the first nine months of this year compared to 265 over the same time period last year — an increase of 12 per cent.

In September alone, there were 47 crashes that resulted in injuries.

Fatal accidents are also slightly higher with five so far this year compared to four at this time last year.

Delta police public affairs coordinator Sharlene Brooks said despite the department’s

Drivers nabbed

Extra eyes on the streets resulted in Delta police officers arresting two suspected impaired drivers last week.

Officers responded to a report of a hit-and-run in the 11800-block of 82nd Avenue last Tuesday evening. Police located the suspect vehicle a short distance away, arresting the female driver who now faces impaired driving charges.

In another case, in the early hours of last Wednesday morning, patrol officers responded to a report of a possible impaired in the 10800block of 72nd Avenue.

Police located the vehicle and issued the driver a 90-day driving prohibition.

FOOT CARE FULL COVERAGE

with BC Care Card and Premium Assistance

✔ Routine and diabetic care ✔ Foot Surgery ✔ Custom orthotics ✔ Sports Medicine ✔ Hours 9-3 Wed. & Sat. walk-ins welcome

FOOT WARTS?

Laser foot surgery is available

Dr. David A. Dixon PODIATRIST 218-1077 56th Street.

Tsawwassen

604.943.4405

road safety efforts, the challenge continues to be changing driver behaviour.

“There could be a number of contributing factors, not the least of which is weather, distraction, speeding and/or impairment (alcohol/drugs),” said Brooks. “We are

focusing on enforcement, education and awareness.”

That education and awareness includes the DPD traffic and patrol sections conducting enforcement projects throughout Delta. Officers are also incorporating the community police stations

whose focus is to raise awareness and educate the public through Speed Watch campaigns. Police also work in partnership with ICBC on a number of initiatives.

The fact remains it is still incumbent on the motoring public to travel

the roads in a safe manner.

“It is difficult to determine what the specific reason(s) for the increase in the collisions are,” added Brooks. “There may also be an increase in the volume of vehicles on the roadway raising the potential for collisions.

“We continue to work to reduce the number of collisions, but again, drivers need to make the conscious decision to change their behaviour and work with police to make the roads safer by reporting erratic or distracted drivers.”

55 YEARS SERVING DELTA

CLOSING FOR THE SEASON SALE

50% OFF All Christmas Items

All items must go!!

• POiNsETTiAs • ORchiDs • DEcORATED PLANTs • hOLiDAy PLANTERs • cUT FLOwERs

To all our valued customers and friends

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

CLOSED DECEMBER 25TH RE-OPENING THURSDAY JANUARY 25TH 6508 LADNER TRUNK RD. • OPEN 8AM-6PM • 604-946-5986

Check out our website at harrisnurseryland.com

A6 The Delta Optimist December 20, 2017

Annual Dining Card Limited Time Offer

Great Stocking Stuffers

A Spec ial Din ing Di $ scoun A. Free t Wort .

- 15 D 0 0 inner Enjoy h Entree 15 Fre restau s e

225

Max

imum va B. 15 E rant fo lue $10 r up to ntrees plus 1 .00 card $5.00 5 dis an en /visit and G Maxim OFF Any rille. Y tire year! Ju counted lunch Lunc um valu ou can st fill in es e $ 5 in .00 card h South use it th e /v co D isit immed u NAME ADDR iately pon and bri elta’s area’s m :_____ ESS: _ for yo ______ ______ ur lun ng it to Shark ost popular ______ ______ ch or d ey’s Sea ______ ______ in food B ner ord ______ ______ ar ______ er. ______ ______ ______ ______ _____ _ _ _ _ _ TEL. # ____ Just brin _ _____ ______ filled-in be sold g the fi ______ af co __ Maxim ter December upon to Shar um of 2 key’s S 31 0 eafood B coupons 31, 201 175.. W W hhen ar and PLUS en tw per tabl e. tw o G G be .S be rill ve .T. Offer n ot to be rages are purc e with paymen t h combin ed with ased. Not vali to receive you r card. any ot d on sp othher N er co ecial oc couupo ponn or casions o more will or di disc scou or ounntt of offe fer.r. Eat holidays. in on in only ly.

Specia

l Value !

$1 .9 9 9

Gift Certificates now available, the perfect stocking stuffer ... no expiry, any denomination 4953 Chisholm Street, Ladner at the Government Docks

604-946-7793

www.sharkeys.ca

For up the minute promotions and news “like” us on Facebook.

YVR vows to talk about aircraft noise concerns Big increase planned for flights over Tsawwassen IAN JACQUES

i j a c q u e s @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .co m

A Delta-focused discussion group will be set up in early 2018 to address any noise issues associated with aircraft flying over the city.

That was a commitment made by the Vancouver Airport Authority during its annual presentation to Delta council last week.

Anne Murray, vice president marketing and communications, said the airport authority recognizes there are areas of concern, specifically around potential noise issues with an increase in air traffic over time, so it wants to ensure the lines of communication with Delta stay open.

“So in addition to our noise management committee, we have committed to set up a specific Delta focused management discussion group so we can look at what those airspace changes might be going forward,” Murray said.

A Delta staff report ear-

“I think things are good, lier this year stated there but I think they are good would be a significant because we are diligent increase in aircraft moveand we are doing our due ments over Delta over the diligence on the issue for next two decades. The the residents,” report found that as Kanakos said. far as peak day aircraft Murray movements, in 2015 also provided the sky over North an update on Delta had 97 while the airport Tsawwassen had 58. and its longBy 2037, that’s proterm expanjected to increase to sion plans.

247 over North Delta, Jeannie In January up 154 per cent, and Kanakos the airport 312 over Tsawwassen, authority launched Flight a 438 per cent jump.

Plan 2037. It includes a Mayor Lois Jackson capital plan, terminal plan, pointed out that noise financial plan and 20-year issues don’t seem to be as prevalent in North Delta as land use plan. Plans call for an expanded terminal, they do in South Delta. new taxiway, and upgrad“What we have seen ed road and bridges. happening is the aircraft Construction is underway that are flying now are on a new international termuch quieter than the minal and construction on aircraft of 10 years ago in a new parkade will begin terms of what community soon. impact there is,” Murray “A lot of the things mensaid. tioned tonight reflect on Coun. Jeannie Kanakos the culture of the airport said she looks forward to to really be attentive to learning more about the the community and adjust noise management comto it,” said Coun. Bruce mittee and how Delta can McDonald. participate.

Starting January 1, we’re improving bus service.

It’s all part of the biggest transportation expansion in nearly a decade. Find out what improvements TransLink is bringing to your neighbourhood at translink.ca/servicechanges

December 20, 2017 The Delta Optimist A7

Ladner looks to reclaim top spot in bird count Volunteers needed for annual event Saturday SANDOR GYARMATI

s g y a r m a t i @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

The long-running Ladner Christmas Bird Count will be held this Saturday.

Open to all experienced birders as well as those just looking for an enjoyable outdoor activity during the holiday season, the count also includes areas of Tsawwassen, south Richmond and Point Roberts.

It’s part of the regional Christmas Bird Count, which is a component of a much larger count across the continent. Counts happen in over 2,000 spots throughout the Western Hemisphere. It’s the 118th year for the counts, an ongoing project of the National Audubon Society in the United States and coordinated in Canada by Bird Studies Canada.

Each Christmas Bird Count is conducted on a single day between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5. Counts are carried out within a 24-kilometre diameter circle

FILE PHOTO

Birders will be out in force on Saturday for the Ladner Christmas Bird Count. that stays the same from year to year.

The Ladner count, which dates back to the 1950s, has a few ways people can participate.

One is by joining a small team of birders as it drives or walks around its area, counting all birds team members spot. Drivers, recorders and spotters are all needed.

Another way to participate is to count the birds that come to your feeders or in your yard.

The Ladner count usually comes out tops in

Canada for the number of species spotted, but lousy weather here last year played a role in Victoria finishing first.

Coordinator Jude Grass said they’re looking forward to good weather and lots of volunteers.

The Dec. 23 count starts at 8 a.m. at various locations. The area leader will call volunteers with the information once they are assigned a team.

Anyone interested in signing up should contact Grass at 604-219-2043 or judegrass@shaw.ca.

Christmas

Sale on Now!

Markdowns on Clothing Shoes & Boots Jewellery Candles Gift Items

Located in Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall 604.943.8088 | www.shopboutiqueblanche.com |

A8 The Delta Optimist December 20, 2017

Published every Wednesday & Friday by the Delta Optimist, a division of LMP Publication Limited Partnership 5008 47A Avenue, Delta, BC V4K 1T8 Phone 604-946-4451 Deliveries 604-946-5171 www.delta-optimist.com

OPINION Threat on doorstep

PUBLISHER:

Alvin Brouwer abrouwer @glaciermedia.ca

GENERAL MANAGER:

Dave Hamilton dhamilton @delta-optimist.com EDITOR:

Ted Murphy editor @delta-optimist.com SPORTS:

Mark Booth mbooth @delta-optimist.com REPORTERS:

Sandor Gyarmati sgyarmati @delta-optimist.com Dave Willis dwillis @delta-optimist.com Ian Jacques ijacques @delta-optimist.com PHOTOGRAPHER:

Adrian MacNair adrianmacnair @gmail.com SALES REPRESENTATIVES:

John Gallinger jgallinger@ delta-optimist.com Ruth VanBruksvoort rbruks@ delta-optimist.com Christina Borg cborg@delta-optimist.com FEATURES MANAGER:

Bob Ferguson bferguson@ delta-optimist.com SALES SUPPORT:

Linda Calendino lcalendino@ delta-optimist.com DISTRIBUTION:

Katie Engelland 604-946-5171 distribution@ delta-optimist.com CLASSIFIED:

604-630-3300 Fax: 604-630-4500 classifieds@van.net Canadian Publications Agreement #212490

Wednesday’s circulation is 16,493 Friday’s circulation is 16,943 This paper is made of 40% recycled newsprint and printed using vegetable inks

Entire Contents © 2017 The Optimist.

All Rights Reserved The Delta Optimist is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please contact the editor at editor@delta-optimist.com or 604-946-4451. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the website at mediacouncil. ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information.

Murphy’s Law

W

TED MURPHY

e’d get all the grief but none of the revenues.

As the application to build a casino in Ladner winds its way through the approval process, it won’t be long before someone plays the TFN card. It might be the Gateway folks who are behind the project, a supporter of a new gaming facility or even a civic politician, but someone will argue that if Delta doesn’t approve the casino as proposed, it could quite easily move down the road to Tsawwassen First Nation lands.

And if that were to happen, the community would be saddled with whatever social ills a casino brings to town without the millions in tax revenues.

Although the TFN put forward an expression of interest when the call was put out for a host jurisdiction, there’s no guarantee the First Nation would approve a casino, nor that the lottery corporation would go along with the idea of locating one there. However, with few other options south of the Fraser, it remains a distinct possibility, which would make defeating the current application one of the hollowest victories on record.

The B.C. Lottery Corporation didn’t originally like the idea of locating a casino on the Delta Town & Country Inn property, but when a more suitable site couldn’t be found in Delta, its desire to add another gaming facility in this part of the region suddenly made the T&C palatable. If this one goes south, you’ve got to think all eyes would turn to the TFN because the provincial government’s appetite for more gaming revenue isn’t going to magically disappear.

Those over at city hall appear as amenable to a casino as they have ever been, perhaps because they’ve grown tired of watching other local governments cash big fat cheques to fund all manner of infrastructure projects while they occupy the moral high ground.

When you add in the fact the application is proposed for the only site Delta deemed suitable and that public pushback has been relatively minimal thus far, it’s hard to see this thing not getting approved.

But if all that’s not enough to do the trick, then the thought of the TFN pocketing $5 million annually for a casino on Delta’s doorstep would have to be the clincher. It’s hard to believe city hall would allow that to happen.

Don’t let pressures take away what’s special about holidays

C

hristmas can be a very stressful time for people. Behind the lights, the parties and the gifts is any number of pressures that people face.

It starts with students in postsecondary institutions. Before the fun can begin, they have to go through final exams for classes that started just a couple of months before. The pressure for good grades is incredible, the standard that must be met just to get into some universities is very high. I still have nightmares about a final exam for a class I never attended, even though that never happened.

This time around was different for me. I started teaching marketing at Douglas College in September, so I saw the process from the other side of the test. For all the pressure the students took on writing the exams, I put equal pressure on myself making sure they received fair evaluation of their work. The grade I give a student will affect their future, their ability to complete a program and, hopefully, get a good job.

Maybe it’ll get easier over time, but for the first term teaching, this was one of the most stressful challenges I have ever faced.

I had one student who was highly stressed going into the final. He’d worked hard all term, had some success and some

Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN

not so great marks, so his final was very important. His actions at the end of the exam told me he wasn’t confident in the outcome. One of my most rewarding moments was emailing him to say he had one of the highest grades in the class on the exam. What a great present he gave me. I only wish I had the same news for all my students.

The malls and stores are full of people looking for just the right thing to give someone. But for some parents who are struggling, shopping for presents isn’t an option. Fortunately, they were able to go to the Deltassist Toy Depot last week and pick out a few things for their children. Once again, the community donated hundreds of toys and gifts.

It’s very emotional walking into the East Delta Hall after it’s all been set up, knowing every

piece there will be cherished on Christmas morning by a child that would otherwise not receive a gift. But their love of that gift pales in comparison to the love the community shows every year.

This weekend, hundreds of families will receive Christmas hampers with canned food and a turkey for a good meal on Christmas, again thanks to the generosity of the community.

So many people and groups come together to make these programs as successful as they are.

From city council’s support, the firefighters and CIBC helping load in toys, to the service groups that organize and distribute the hampers, the players and parents of South Delta United for collecting toys and Bal at Panago for feeding volunteers, collecting food and donating $1 from every pizza on Friday, Delta is an incredibly supportive community.

I’m so proud to call Delta my home. Whatever holiday you celebrate this time of year, don’t let the stress of the season take away from the joy it brings.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Brad Sherwin, MBA is a longtime resident of South Delta, and has over 25 years’ experience in marketing, public relations and business strategy. He teaches marketing at Douglas College and is president of the board of directors at Deltassist.

December 20, 2017 The Delta Optimist A9

Letters

Drivers ignore pedestrian

Editor: Tsawwassen is a caring community with great family values, people looking out for one another, sustainability and so much more, but too often drivers don’t pay attention to pedestrians in crosswalks.

Even when the light clearly shows a white hand to signify a pedestrian is crossing, drivers still ignore it. Monday was yet another time that has happened and that pedestrian

was me.

I stood in absolute disbelief as an SUV driven by a middle-aged man kept driving towards me as I started to cross. I stopped because he did not and, in disbelief again, watched that vehicle and the one behind it pass in front of me as I stood in the street.

This is the same crosswalk where there have been fatalities in the past.

We must take care of each other in this commu-

nity to keep Tsawwassen the gem that it is. That means drivers obeying the rules of the road and paying attention to pedestrians in crosswalks.

This is a community of all ages, seniors, families, those walking strollers, those walking their dogs or just walking.

We must pay attention.

We must take care of one another. Life is too precious.

T. Wester

Hospice should honour wishes of all

Editor: Re: Hospice not place to provide MAiD, Dec. 8 Nancy Macey has made a tremendous contribution to our community as the creator and driving force behind the Delta Hospice Society.

Nevertheless, I was disappointed to learn that she is interested in providing pain-free end-of-life comfort to the terminally

ill only if they choose to end their life the way the hospice society prefers them to.

In compliance with the ruling of the Supreme Court of Canada, the government of Canada introduced legislation permitting medical assistance in dying (MAiD) under certain conditions.

I hope the Delta Hospice Society would see this as an opportu-

nity to develop its staff, volunteers and services accordingly so it can provide pain-free comfort with dignity to even more people in need.

I believe the hospice society should strive to be nonjudgmental in assisting those suffering from a terminal diagnosis and to respect and honour the end-of-life wishes of all in its wonderful facilities.

Stephen Corber

Post office goes above and beyond to deliver card

Editor: We don’t often have good words to say about Canada Post, but I must offer kudos for what recently occurred with my mail.

I received a Christmas card from overseas, addressed to an old Tsawwassen address where I used to live and redirected by someone writing on the envelope

my current address. The thing is that I had moved from that former address 14 years ago, to another Tsawwassen location where I had lived for 10 years, and I had then moved from that location to the Okanagan where I lived for three years and I had recently moved from that Okanagan location back to yet another Tsawwassen address.

So no one living in my previous Tsawwassen houses could have known my current address or even that I had moved back to Tsawwassen, yet someone had redirected the card to where I now live, and I can only assume that it was the local post office which had taken the effort to look up my new address.

Geoff Eldred

HEATH’S

C ONSUMERS N UTRITION CENTER

SUPPLEMENTS VITAMINS & BOOKS. Expires Dec. 27, 2017

h t i w g n i p l e H Merry Christmas your Health!

Enjoy...

25% OFF

All Regular Price Supplements, Vitamins & Books

Plus...

12% OFF All Regular Price Cosmetics ENDS DEC. 27, 2017

MAKE THE HEALTHY CHOICE RICHMOND CENTRE MALL

604-270-0007

Boutique Blanche Intimates

Christmas Sale SLEEPWEAR AND ROBES

TIPS OFCHECK THE WEEK HOLIDAY LIST

25% OFF

Are you ready for holiday entertaining?

Pre Order YourChristmas Christmas Order Your Turkey or Ham today!

25% OFF ALL REGULAR PRICE

LADIES CLOTHING: BUY ONE ITEM

Ham entertaining? today!

AreTurkey you readyor for holiday

25% OFF

BUY TWO ITEMS

30% OFF

BUY THREE OR MORE ITEMS

50% OFF!!

SPECIALTY MEATS • DELICATESSEN

BRAS, PANTIES AND FINE LINGERIE

#105-5188 Springs Blvd.

At the entrance to Tsawwassen Springs 604.948.0677 www.newmansfinefoods.com

Visit us for Dry-Aged and Custom

Meats, Artisanaland Cheese, Visit Cut us for Dry-Aged Custom Gourmet Sandwiches & much more!

Cut Meats, Artisanal Cheese, Gourmet Sandwiches & much OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK more!

Mon-Sat 10-7 • Sun 10:30-6

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK (Holiday Hours) Mon-Sat 10-7 • Sun 10:30-6 Closed Christmas & Boxing Day & New Years Day

Complementary gift wrapping and gift certificates available.

In the Breezeway, beside Thrifty foods

604-943-8306

A10 The Delta Optimist December 20, 2017

White stuff welcome — but just for a day

Living Matters

BARBARA GUNN

To the Eastern kin, it’s a given — and probably not even special.

After all, the Eastern kin live in colder climes.

All winter long, they have a bag of salt by the front

door. All winter long, they have a shovel and a snow blower at the ready.

All winter long, it’s, well, winter.

It’s not a question of whether it will snow. It’s a question of when — and for how long.

To the Eastern kin, it’s practically always a given that Christmas will be white. After all, the Eastern kin will have been living with white for weeks by the time the big day arrives. And they’ll be living with white long after the big day is gone.

What can I say? I’m pining for snow, come Monday.

Make no mistake: I don’t want a blizzard in the next few days, when the masses will still be out and about in the midst of last-minute Christmas prep.

And no, I’d rather it was gone soon after Boxing Day, so we can get on with snowdrops instead of the snow.

But for one day — just one day — I’d like to wake up and see the flakes falling. I’d like to open the

door and feel the chill and notice that the world seems, well, softer.

Every Christmas, on cue, the Eastern kin will do the drill: the stockings, the gifts, the trussing of the turkey. Then they will gather their boots and scarves and mittens and head outside to, oh, go tobogganing or skating.

They will often send us a picture.

“How nice,” I will say.

“How Christmas-y.”

Not saying I’m not a fan of green. Heck, there are often times in the middle

of winter when I’m tempted to send the Eastern kin a picture of my own. You know, a smug shot, perhaps taken in February, showing the tulips poking out of the ground or the husband mowing the lawn.

Yep, I sure do love the green — every single day of the year. Except, that is, for one.

One year, oh, so very long ago, I recall a Christmas that looked a lot like, well, Christmas.

It started on Christmas Eve. I was with some pals

who’d gathered at a girlfriend’s house. We’d been indulging in eggnog and shortbread. We’d been singing holiday tunes.

When it came time to head home, we bundled up in our winter wear, threw open the door and stood there, transfixed.

“It’s snowing!” someone said.

Indeed it was. Iit was nothing short of magical.

What can I say?

Christmas is coming in just a few days. I’d be thrilled if, again, it was white.

Owned and and Operated Operatedby by Owned Mack Foster Foster Building BuildingMaterials MaterialsLtd. Ltd. Mack

Hi Folks Shell Busey Please be advised that I will be making myself available to all the RONA Tsawwassen customers to answer all your concerns about your Home renovation, How to concerns, Maintenance and Home improvement questions. DO YOU

HAVE A QUESTION NOW? Call my office at 604-542-2236 if I’m not available leave your name, phone number and the time you called and I will return your call.

Q.

We’re now using our wood burning fireplace again. Recently when we cleared the ashes down the ash dump in the bottom of our firebox, we heard the ashes splashing into water. Is there something we should be doing to correct this?

A. Wood burning fireplaces are built with ash

dumps in the base of the fire box to facilitate easy removal of ash debris. The design of your fireplace (if built the conventional way) starts from well below grade level at the footings of your concrete foundation. The poured concrete footings rest on the hard pan and form the dimensions of the chimney leaving an opening in the middle of the chimney cavity hence the ash dump. During the periods of heavy rainfall or high water table, it is not uncommon to have water come up between the footing walls into this cavity. This creates a water filled ash dump or a great fire extinguisher in the event any hot coals are scraped down the dump. That explains the splashing sound.

Q.

We have a home with ½” Insul glass window panes that have started to fog up on the inside over the last few years. We’ve been told the glass is faulty and we should exchange our windows to more efficient. The frames are vinyl and are still in good condition.

A. Insulated glass that fogs up is an indication

of glass failure. Over the years, energy efficient glass has been perfected to compensate for nature’s elements such as hot and cold temperatures, direct sun and wind. Insul glass is made up of two pieces of glass sealed together with 0% relative humidity in between giving clear vision with no fog during the cold weather. With aging, some insulated glass with fail at the seal because of severe sun exposure. For example, on a south elevation continuous expansion and contraction takes place allowing moist air to get between the glass panes. During direct morning sunshine this moisture condenses on the outside glass panel, leaving a foggy film which is impossible to clean. Replacement glass is the only answer when this happens. It is not required to exchange the entire window. When replacing glass only, order low E squared with argon - smart glass or as I call it, PowerSmart glass.

A LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

December 20, 2017 The Delta Optimist A11

as m t is r h C deas I ft Gi

SOUTH DELTA HEELS

STOCKING OR UNDER THE TREE. FOR A

HAWAIIAN BEACH WHOLE BODY VIBRATION Also known as the “Jiggle Machine” $29.99/mo, 10 min. session per day or $20.00/mo with tanning package.

TOWER FITNESS EQUIPMENT SERVICES INC.

STEVESTON MARINE & HARDWARE

TREADMILLS GIve the gift of fitness to your whole family!

YOUR CANADIAN BOAT ACCESSORY STORE Standard Horizon HX870 Floating Handheld VHF with DSC 6 Watt, GPS Integrated, Floating with Strobe Light Lithium Ion Battery, 12 volt and 110 volt Chargers with backup Alkaline Battery Tray. $299.99

Premium quality treadmills starting at $2,275.00

SECRID WALLETS Protect your bank & credit cards not only against bending & breaking but also against unauthorized scanning.

SOUTH COAST CASUALS TRIBAL IMAGE The Flip Side ~ reversible jackets, sweaters, cord blouses and jeans ~ 2 gifts in one!

Discover the possibilities.

The Staff at Hawaiian Beach wish you a Merry Christmas DiscountedIncludes Giftlotion Bag Pricing Expires December 31, 2017

Red Nose volunteer application forms and info available at this location.

COME HELP US CELEBRATE OUR SIXTH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR RED LIGHT THERAPY BED

HUGE LIE DOWN BED AFFINITY 600 Twelve Sunbeds (Vertical & Lie Downs) • Super Cyclone Booth • Infrared Sauna • Mystic Spray Tanning • Vibration Machines • Red Light Therapy • Gift Certificates Available • Discount Gift Bags Look Good and Feel Great. Call and make an appointment Today!

2008 Awards

2009

2014

2015

2016

2017

Awards

Awards

Awards

Awards

Awards

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-8 Sat. 9-6 • Sun. 10-6

4814 Haviland, Ladner Village

604-946-1611 www.deltatan.com

A12 The Delta Optimist December 20, 2017

as m t is r Ch Ideas Gift

BELONG TO A PRIVATE GOLF CLUB IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD FOR

$5,000

FOR A

STOCKING OR UNDER THE TREE.

HOME HARDWARE BUILDING CENTRE

or less

OPEN SPACE YOGA STUDENT PUNCH PASS For the high school or university student in your life:

Choose from one of five playing categories to fit your lifestyle – from Junior to Full Play.

4 yoga classes for $40.00

Space is limited in some categories - CALL NOW!

MILWAUKEE 1/4 Sheet Palm Sander Sku 1262-340 $84.99 Sale 72.99

For more information call 604-943-1155 or contact us by email at gm@beachgrovegolf.com www.beachgrovegolf.com 5946 12th Ave, Tsawwassen (Delta)

8 yoga classes for $80.00 24 classes/week to choose from.

CRU CLASSE

SOUTH DELTA HEELS

UPCOMING WSET CLASSES Give the gift of education to the wine, spirits or sake lover on your list. www.cruclasse.ca

European made coziness to warm your heart (and feet) all year long.

ASK ABOUT OUR WINTER TRIAL DISCOUNTS

“This Holiday Give the Gift of Fitness!”

WE MAKE BOATING MORE AFFORDABLE!

• Treadmill, Stationary Bike or Elliptical for the whole family to enjoy • Spin Bike for your cycling enthusiast • Adjustable Bench and Dumbbells for the weight lifter in your life

GREAT GIFT IDEA!

• Indoor Rowing Machine for full body, low-impact workouts

NEW FOR 2017

• Fitness Accessories for stockings and under the tree!

THE BEST BRANDS | THE BEST PRICES THE MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF

THE BEST SERVICE

RICHMOND - NEW!

Come see us to check out all kinds of gift ideas.

We deliver, and we service fitness equipment too.

We have a full selection of residential & commercial equipment.

Phone 604 952-0499 106/107-7562 Progress Way, Delta, BC V4G 1E9 www.towerfitnessequipment.ca

8331 River Road, Richmond, BC V6X 1Y1 Phone: 604-279-5434

VANCOUVER

1667 West 5th Ave., Vancouver, BC V6J 1N5 Phone: 604-733-7031 | Fax: 604-732-6216

LANGLEY

201-19700 Langley Bypass, Langley, BC V3A 7B1 Phone: 604-530-7031 | Fax: 604-530-7051

STEVESTON

3560 Moncton St., Richmond, BC V7E 3A2 Phone: 604-277-7031 | Fax: 604-275-7612

SHOP ONLINE AT WWW.STEVESTONMARINE.COM OR CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-656-5559

December 20, 2017 The Delta Optimist A13

as m t is r Ch Ideas Gift

Looking for a novel gift idea?

FOR A

STOCKING OR UNDER THE TREE.

CANADIAN TIRE

ATLANTIS DAY SPA

Give the gift of education to the wine, spirits or sake lover on your list IROBOT ROOMBA® 652 Vacuuming Robot reg price $499.99 Sale price $299.99 #43-6889

G.M. COLLIN STEM CELL PRODUCTS Purchase the CRÈME & SERUM and receive the EYE CRÈME Valued at $96.00 - FREE

INTERNATIONAL GEMS

BLACK BOND BOOKS

Visit www.cruclasse.ca for the 2018 course schedule or choose from these upcoming classes: WSET Level 1 Award in Sake $350 plus GST Vancouver – VanDusen Botanical Garden Jan. 14 (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

WSET Level 3 Award in Sake $1,100 plus GST Vancouver – VanDusen Botanical Jan. 06, 07, 13 (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits $995 plus GST Tsawwassen – Beach Grove Golf Course Jan. 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

SPECIAL HOLIDAYOFFER: OFFER: SPECIAL HOLIDAY Book 2 or more courses Book 2 or more courses and receive and receive $50 $50off! off!

EXQUISITE, ELEGANT JEWELLERY Rare 1970 Vintage Submariner Rolex in mint condition, they also sell rare vintage and new Rolex, Panerai, Cartier, Tag Heuer, Breitling, Omega

BOB ROSS BOBBLEHEAD With 10 different wise and witty sayings & flipbook featuring 30 of Ross’s landscape works.

To register call 604.762.5250 or email lara@cruclasse.ca www.cruclasse.ca

GIFT IDEAS!

Give the gift of

sun, surf and sightseeing!

WIFE

Columbia Omni Heat Coat $184 Love Denim by FDJ $154

MOM

Vegan Leather Emboss Moto Jacket $145 Jess & Jane Cotton Print Tees $74

If you’re dreaming of a sunny, winter escape somewhere new – at affordable, all-inclusive prices – travel with us to Nicaragua in January!

DAUGHTER

Cotton Country “Love” Sweater $114 Chala Vegan Convertible Purse - various animals $74

SISTER

Oddi 1/4 Zip Fuzzy Sweatshirt $74 Silver Heart Pendents $50

JANUARY 19 – 26, 2018 Take a yoga class on the beach, swim, surf, paddleboard, or relax in an oceanfront hammock – the choice is yours. Tour the colonial city of Leon, Juan Venado Nature Reserve, and Cerro Negro volcano. It’s the perfect mix of activities for yogis and non-yogis alike.

And if you’re a single, you’ll find us friendly and inclusive.

Gourmet meals, beachfront accommodation, airport pickup, tours and more all included in our 8-day/7-night trip.

BEST FRIEND

Pastel Blanket Scarf $39 Butterfly Crossbody Purse $29

GRANDCHILD “Coffee” Sweatshirt $64 Printed Leggings $29

STOCKING STUFFERS

Double occupancy:

Manicure Kits $15 Cosmetic Mirrors $7 Christmas Socks $7 Gift Card ~ You pick the amount!

$1375 CDN/person*

Single occupancy:

$1650 CDN/person*

SERVICE AND SELECTION GIFT CARDS FOR EVERYONE COMPLIMENTARY GIFT WRAP

*Airfare not included

Sun

Mon

Tues

Wed

December Holiday Hours See our website for details. www.openspaceyoga.com 778-858-YOGA (9642) 4880 Delta Street, Ladner Village

24

9:00 - 4:00

25

Closed

5028-48th Avenue Ladner Village

26

Closed

Thurs 20

9:30 - 7:00

27

9:30 - 5:30

Fri 21

9:30 - 7:00

28

9:30 - 5:30

Sat 22

9:30 - 7:00

29

9:30 - 6:00

23

9:30 - 5:30

604-946-8590 Stay Connected

30

9:30 - 5:30

A14 The Delta Optimist December 20, 2017

GIVE THE GIFT OF A DREAM VACATION Let us help put the gift of travel under your Christmas tree this year.

Visit our team of professionally trained Vacation Consultants and start planning your perfect cruise or land vacation for the whole family.

as m t is r Ch Ideas Gift

South Delta (604) 946 7444

Spa Manicure & Spa Pedicure with skin smoothing scrub, paraffin dip, footwork and polish.

CANADIAN TIRE

VARIETY OF GIFT BAGS For tanning, Infrared Sauna, New-Huge Lie down bed, Vibration Machines and Red Light Therapy Machine - amazing results.

www.cruiseshipcenters.com/South Delta

Winter Manicure & Pedicure

STOCKING OR UNDER THE TREE.

HAWAIIAN BEACH

CALL, CLICK OR COME IN TODAY

December Specials

FOR A

HOME HARDWARE BUILDING CENTRE

2hrs $110

SHOPKINS Super Shopper Playset, 32-pc Reg Price $29.99 Sale Price $9.99 #50-0441

BUTTERCUPS CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE FELTED ANIMAL HEADS Made in India assorted deer, giraffe, bear, moose and zebra. $30.00

Winter Staycation

Relaxing back, neck & shoulder massage followed by an Eminence Organic Power Facial.

1hr 15min $125

Winter Arctic Berry Facial

Arctic Berry Facial complete with rejuvenating eye treatment and application of Marine Flower Peptide Serum & Peptide Eye Cream 45min $69

CLASSIC CEILING MOUNTED UTILITY HEATER 1500W heater for indoor use only workshop, garage Sku 3836-12 Reg Price $59.99 Sale Price 44.97

Gift Certificates are available in any denomination & are beautifully wrapped.

1232 56th Street ~ 604.948.9801 ~ www.spatime.ca

BLACKNurture BOND BOOKS your community - shop locally!

Holly, Lisa, Charlotte and Kathleen Welcome you to a little bit of magic in books.

Give the gift of yoga with new classes and prices!

Give the gift of strength, flexibility, and relaxation with a gift card, pass, or membership from Open Space Yoga.

2018 Gift Calendars

NEED A GIFT IN A HURRY?

Send an Open Space gift card to their in-box!

52-Class Membership $65 per month

Teen Yoga Class

30 days of unlimited classes

starts Jan 11th

New!

Beginner 101 Yoga

Student Rates

New!

$49 New Member Special

starts Jan 9th

4 classes for $40

Details, schedule, and class registration online, in-studio, or call 778-858-YOGA (9642).

4880 Delta Street, Ladner Village www.openspaceyoga.com

New!

Our pick for a heartfelt Gift

Give the gift that lasts 365 days!

Buy two Get third FREE

• Start a family tradition with a special book under the tree!

• Cobblehill Puzzles

FAMILY FUN - BEST SELECTION

604-946-6677 Trenant Park

December 20, 2017 The Delta Optimist A15

as m t is r Ch Ideas Gift

FOR A

STOCKING OR UNDER THE TREE.

SPA TIME

BLACK BOND BOOKS COBBLE HILL PUZZLES “Nostalgic, lively, endearing, sweet, durable, and of the highest quality.”

HYDRO SKIN SAVER FACIAL The ultimate in anti-aging, this facial includes Microdermabrasion, Hydro Wand & LED Photo Therapy combined with a relaxing neck & shoulder massage. Skin feels rejuvenated, soft and supple. Approx. 90min. $159.00

OPEN SPACE YOGA

CANADIAN TIRE

Gift Ideas…

• Janome Sewing Machine •Q Quilting Books • Christmas Fabric on Sale • Notions for Stocking Stuffers

Gift Certificates BREVILLE Cafe Roma Espresso Maker. reg price $229.99 Sale price $134.99 #43-0475

GIFT CARD FOR YOGA CLASSES For the aspiring yogi in your life: $49.00 New Member Special lets them try it out with 30 days of unlimited yoga classes 24 classes/week to choose from.

4867 Delta Street, Ladner, Harbourside Plaza 604-940-7051 • www.quiltedbear.ca

AUTHORIZED

DEALER

International Gems by

“Dana”

1.5C & 2C DIAMOND MARTINI SET STUD EARRINGS

Crafting an Anuschka Masterpiece

DIAMOND WATERFALL RINGS

3C & 5C DIAMOND TENNIS BRACELETS

All at UNBEATABLE Prices!

Windsor Square

#120 - 1959 152nd Street South Surrey, BC V4A 9E3

DIAMOND WATERFALL RINGS & PENDANT

Sparkle Sp

thisChristmas

Ph: 604.536.3622 Fax: 604.531.1900 internationalgems.net

Dana Davis

Owner igwr@telus.net danad@internationalgems.net

104 - 4841 Delta Street, Ladner Corner of Delta & Bridge St. in the of Ladner Village 604.200.3069 • southdeltaheels@gmail.com Mon-Sat:10-5:30; Sun 11-3

A16 The Delta Optimist December 20, 2017

Birdies & Buckets Family Golf Centre

GOLFER SPECIALS S

OFF! • 15% 20 & 50 Token Packages.

35 • Golfer Stocking Stuffer $15.00 Value

Gift Certificates Available

$

as m t is r Ch Ideas Gift

FOR A

STOCKING OR UNDER THE TREE. THE QUILTED BEAR

HAWAIIAN BEACH RED LIGHT THERAPY BOOTH Amazing Results – check your receding hair line before you start.

3 month special includes $100 worth of lotion.

3 Buckets of Balls, FREE round of Golf and 2 for 1 Promo and Stocking

• Golf Lesson Special Packages

604.592.9188

5288 King George Blvd., Surrey www.birdiesandbuckets.com

30% OFF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, TREES AND DECORATIONS

THE TAKE-ANYWHERE, COMPACT DAYLIGHT YO-YO Magnifier gives you LED lights and a magnifier in one product. Great if you need to see welllit details when doing crafts or work activities.

TOWER FITNESS EQUIPMENT SERVICES INC.

SOUTH COAST CASUALS

STOCKING STUFFERS All kinds of fitness accessories will fit in stockings!

BLANKET SCARF Cozy Blanket Scarves are the gift of options - acrylic or cashmere, pastels or brights, plaids or solids. The perfect gift for anyone on your list! For an added treat, include a gift card.

Skipping ropes, yoga balls, resistance tubing, strength bands, neoprene dumbbells to name a few...

Small fitness accessories starting at $5.00 EACH

HOLIDAY GIFT CARD GIVING GUIDE All Wrapped Up Signature Facial & Classic Pedicure - $160

Reg - $187, Saves $27

Signature Facial, Classic Manicure & Pedicure - $195

Reg - $227, Saves $32

Shimmer Like A Snowflake 90 Min Luxury Massage, Signature Facial & Signature Pedicure - $315 Reg - $367, Saves $52

Purchase a $2500 GIFT CARD and we’ll add $500 extra to the card!

Expires Dec 24, 2017

90 Min Luxury Massage, Signature Facial, Signature Manicure & Pedicure - $365 Reg - $425, Saves $60

Now that’s the Christmas Spirit!

100%

building centre

CANADIAN OWNED

1140 - 56th Street, Tsawwassen 604-943-0141

www.homehardwaredelta.com

Valid December 2017, Not to be combined with any other offers.

Other restrictions may apply.

See in store for details.

atlantis Day pa A N D M E D

S P A

S E R V I C E S

#3 1835 56th Street Tsawwassen, B.C. 604.948.0458

AtlantisDaySpa.com

December 20, 2017 The Delta Optimist A17

as m t is r Ch Ideas Gift

FOR A

STOCKING OR UNDER THE TREE.

HOME HARDWARE BUILDING CENTRE

AS SEEN ON TV Gotham steel all in one pan Sku 4042-858 $79.99

CANADIAN TIRE HENCKELS Everedge Plus 2 Block Set Reg price $169.99 Sale price $49.99 #399-0226

ATLANTIS DAY SPA

THE ‘PAW’FECT HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA...

G.M. COLLIN DIAMOND CRÈME & SERUM 20% off the regular price

BIRDIES & BUCKETS FAMILY GOLF CENTRE GOLFER STOCKING STUFFERS 3 buckets of balls, FREE round of golf and 2 for 1 promo and stocking $15.00

Sponsor a Puppy Today!

7061 Ladner Trunk Rd., Delta, BC 604.940.4504 info@bcguidedog.com

BCANDALBERTAGUIDEDOGS.COM

4949 Canoe Pass Way, Tsawwassen

Behind Tsawwassen Mills • 604-948-8819

WWW.CANADIANTIRE.CA

STORE HOURS: MON-SAT: 8AM-9PM • SUN: 8AM-7PM GARAGE HOURS: MON-FRI: 8AM-7PM • SAT-SUN: 8AM-5PM

A18 The Delta Optimist December 20, 2017

Community donations to the South Delta Food Bank. www.deltagymnastics.com.

Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Get into the spirit of the season this year with Delta Gymnastics’ Holiday Jingle where participants in the Active Start Gymnastics program will demonstrate their skills in front of families and friends. Event set for Wednesday, Dec. 20, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Admission by cash

Celebrate-a-Life event where you can honour and write a tribute to your loved one.

Visit between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday to Friday, until Dec. 22 at 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner.

Knit & Stitch runs Wednesday, Dec. 20, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the 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.

12 to March 16, 10 to 11 a.m. at Tsawwassen Library; and Fridays, Jan. 12 to March 16, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library.

Ambassadors Tsawwassen Mills Toastmasters meet every second and fourth Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Come listen to some amazing speeches and see if Toastmasters is for you. Club meets at the Tsawwassen Mills training room near Entrance 4. Ambassadors always welcome guests. For more information contact Karentaipalus@gmail.com.

If you are a parent or caregiver of a baby 15 months or younger, register now for the January session of Parent-Child Mother Goose. Discover fun with rhymes, songs and stories in this interactive program that helps your baby learn speech and language skills.

Healthy snacks are provided.

Sessions run on: Fridays, Jan.

Delta Hospice Society invites you to its free

11

99

save 5 $

Fully Cooked Chicken Wings 907 g/2 lb

Juicy, crowd-pleasing wings.

Choose from all eleven varieties.

Bean & Carrot Medley 750 g

Thai Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce 350 mL

3

99

399

save $4

EXCLUSIVE TO M&M FOOD MARKET

9

99

Oriental Party Pak 48-58 PIECES 800 g

save $3

Slow Cooked Beef Pot Roast

1599 907 g

Shrimp Platter Mozza Marinara Dip 250 g

61-70 SHRIMP 624 g Cooked in shell for optimal flavour, texture and colour.

$ save 6 99

save 50

¢

14

349

Italian Style Beef Meatballs

LIMITED TIME ONLY

Mozzarella Sticks

Cocktail sauce included.

15-21 PIECES 454 g

130-140 PIECES 1.36 kg/3 lb

Fully cooked beef meatballs seasoned with italian herbs and spices.

899 save $1

save $6

Also available, NEW! Jalapeño and Cheddar Cheese Sticks 13-16 PIECES 454 g $8.99, SAVE $1

1099

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

DECEMBER

DECEMBER

DECEMBER

DECEMBER

21

22

23

24

Shrimp Ring 42-48 SHRIMP 454 g

Our premium Pacific white shrimp are cooked in shell for optimal flavour, texture and colour.

LOWEST PRICE OF THE YEAR

LIMIT OF 3 PER CUSTOMER

RICHMOND

No.3 Rd.

*regular priced items only

Gilbert Rd.

7020 Francis Road 604-204-0707

Francis Rd.

10% off * for all Ladner and Tsawwassen customers from Dec 21-31 2017 At both Richmond and North Delta.

save $7 DELTA

11161 - 84th Avenue, Delta BC

604-592-2902 *regular priced items only

84th AVE 112 ST

8

99

BC & Alberta Guide Dogs needs volunteers to house and care for expectant moms and new puppies that will become life-changing dogs for individuals who are visually impaired and children with autism. Expectant moms and newborn pups live with volunteer families for approximately 10 weeks. All food and vet costs are covered. Volunteers receive training, supplies and support. Contact linda. thornton@bcguidedog.com, 604-940-4504 or visit bcandalbertaguidedogs.com for more information.

Delta Hospice Society is offering a Drop-In Relaxation Circle for those living with cancer every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner. All programs are complimentary.

The Canadian Lifeboat Institution is interviewing potential volunteers to serve as crew or support personnel for its Delta Lifeboat.

Professional training is given in seamanship, navigation, medical and search and rescue techniques. Contact John at 604-760-5218 for more information.

The Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe is looking for male volunteers to help manage the volume of goods being dropped off outside the store. Volunteers welcome for shifts throughout the week and weekend.

If you are interested, call 604-948-0660 ext.333.

Help a child learn to read and/or do math. The Learning Disabilities is recruiting volunteers for their fall tutoring program to help children & youth learn to read or do math. Training provided. For more information contact 604-591-5156 or email: info@ldafs.org.

4 DAYS ONLY

Cocktail sauce included.

South Delta Newcomers welcomes women from Ladner, Tsawwassen and Point Roberts. Meet new friends and renew old friendships. Activities and outings are scheduled in addition to monthly meetings. There is no meeting in December, however you may contact SouthDeltaNewcomers@ gmail.com.

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 the 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 at 604-946-6622 ext. 300.

SENIORS New Year’s Eve Gala. Chef Adrian’s Spectacular Buffet followed by dancing to Scott Robertson’s Swing Patrol.

Doors open at 7, dinner at 7:30, dancing 9 to 12:30.

Tickets $55 for members, $60 for non-members.

KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen.

FUND RAISERS The Delta Secondary Interact Club will be hosting a Christmas gift wrapping fundraiser in support of the Delta Life Skills Society. Gifts will be wrapped by donation on Saturday, Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Port of Vancouver Community Office in Ladner’s Trenant Park Square.

SPECIAL EVENTS Kids Night Out New Year’s Eve edition at Delta Gymnastics. Kids can enjoy an evening of jumping, tumbling, fort building and New Year’s Eve celebration and special crafts. Open to children five to 12 years of age from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Preregistration and membership are required. Cost is $50 per child (third child from the same family is free). Visit www.deltagymnastics.com.

The Jingle & Mingle Community Dinner is set for Monday, Dec. 25 at the Fishermen’s Hall, 4481 Savoy St., Ladner. Doors at 3:30 and dinner at 5 p.m. Dinner is free. There will be live music

by Rachael Chatoor. RSVP by phone at 778-829-7296 or 604-728-7070 or via email at shirleybrown4920@gmail. com.

The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a non-profit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).

December 20, 2017 The Delta Optimist A19

Community

Earthwise honours volunteer stars at appreciation night

The stars were out in force.

Not the balls of gaseous elements that dot our sky, but rather the stars of our community.

Earthwise Society recently recognized 29 community stars at its Volunteer Appreciation Night.

These are people who come out for the good of their community, and who infuse Delta with the small-town spirit of working together for a common goal.

Volunteers who received special recognition includ-

ed Jenny Hards, who volunteered her superb painting skills to create a beautiful banner for Earthwise; Chris Johnson, who worked with Hards to format the final image digitally; and Sylvia Phillips, a long-time volunteer who is in a leadership role on the Earthwise seniors committee.

Earthwise Society is a charity based in Delta and Agassiz that focuses on therapeutic horticulture, environmental education, food security and organic food production.

HOLIDAY SAVINGS

COMPLETE ALTERATIONS/RESTYLING PANT HEMS DONE WHILE YOU WAIT DRY CLEAN SERVICES AVAILABLE

10% OFF YOUR HOLIDAY PANT HEMMING OR PARTY DRESS

WITH THIS COUPON EXPIRES DEC. 31, 2017 Tsawwassen Mills

Lansdowne Center

#218- 5000 Canoe Pass Way, Lansdowne Centre #939- 5300 No 3 Rd. Tsawwassen • Tel: 604.382.5098 Richmond • 604.270.2073

Preschool South

Afternoons

Tuesday/Thursday 1-3:30pm, JAN. 2018 At Reach Society’s new centrally located Centre for Children, 5050 47th Ave., Ladner.

• Play-Based Kindergarten Readiness • Environmental Focus • Parent Education Center • Child Development Experts • We help every child reach their potential.

Contact Oshrat for more information: oshratz@reachchild.org 604-946-6622 ext.308 www.reachdevelopment.org

PHOTO BY MARY JONES

Earthwise Society executive director Patricia Fleming addresses volunteers at an appreciation event.

A20 The Delta Optimist December 20, 2017

ADVICE FROM THE PROS QUESTION:

QUESTION:

We are planning a home renovation and have noticed white chalky stains on the foundation walls, what is this?

What’s with my sleep? Why can’t I sleep like I used to?

ANSWER:

There are many factors that play a role in our sleep quality.

Sleep problems can be attributed to stress, busy lifestyles and a heavy reliance on electronics. Sleep issues are common amongst those with hormone imbalance, low iron or blood sugar, or chronic pain.

ANSWER:

The white chalky stains are efflorescence. Efflorescence indicates water evaporation of moisture that has wicked through the foundation wall.

Carlo Bandiera owner Call 778-846-5539

A build up of ground water around the outside foundation wall that is not able to drain away can eventually wick its way through a foundation wall. A video pipe inspection is the first step to assess condition/operation of the drain tile system and at the same time a visual inspection of foundation wall.

Magnesium and B vitamins are the first step in helping sleep.

Dr. Susan Steeves Herbal teas such as passionflower, chamomile and oat can BSc. Dietetics, help you get a more peaceful sleep. The most important Naturopathic Physician thing is to start relaxing earlier in the evening and adapt a more relaxed lifestyle.

Clinical options include acupuncture, IV vitamins and stress management.

Drain tile maintenance work or foundation repairs may be required depending upon inspection.

Call us today to book your Video Drain tile pipe inspection.

1338 56th Street, Tsawwassen 604.943.0411 or book in at

www.westsidedrainage.com

https://southdeltaintegrativehealthcare.janeapp.com/

www.westsidedrainage.com Call 778-846-5539

QUESTION:

QUESTION:

How was the 2017 year for PJB Plumbing?

CAN YOU STILL BUY A HOME WITH ZERO DOWN?

ANSWER: Well, it’s been a busy year in the Plumbing and Heating world of PJB Mechanical.

In the last year, we have been up to our knees in floods, freezing in broken down boiler rooms and have unclogged more pipes than we care to count. All in a day’s work for us at PJB. Our 21st year in business, has been a whirlwind of excitement, growth and change.

We are now officially, a preferred Plumbing and Heating Company for The City of Vancouver, The City of Richmond and The City of Delta. We have accomplished this while still keeping all of our Commercial and Residential Clients happy with our exceptional service. We have managed this thanks to all of the Paul Bach dedicated people we have working with us.

Owner As we round out this year, we just want to say thanks to all of our wonderful customers, The new, the old and the ones we are yet 604-940-2268 to meet.

With the Holiday Season upon us, we hope that you find yourselves surrounded by the ones you love and get to enjoy some time with family and friends. As we all await the arrival of Santa Claus, please stay safe, dry and warm.

If you find yourselves not dry and warm.....give us a call.

From our Family at PJB Mechanical to all of yours, www.PJBmechanical.com Merry Christmas.

ANSWER: Unfortunately, the zero down/free down payment programs have been discontinued by Government financing changes. A minimum down payment needed to buy a home is 5% of the first $500,000 of the purchase price and 10% of the balance.

Down payments can be in the form of savings, RRSP withdrawals (for eligible buyers) as well as gift from family. Some lenders will allow potential buyers to use a portion of their downpayment funds from a line of credit or consumer loan. The Provincial Government will also match down payment funds for first time buyers however certain restrictions apply in these situations.

For details on eligible downpayment sources, contact a mortgage professional.

LISA MANWARING 604-805-1833

lisa@southwestmortgage.ca

Happy Holidays, Seasons Greetings, Merry Christmas

Q: How Can I Give Back to My Community this Holiday Season?

A:

In the spirit of the season, helping others is a wonderful way to give back to your community. There are many ways you can get involved including volunteering, food and clothing drives, and making a donation to your favourite charity. Making a donation to Delta Hospital Foundation for example, will help Delta Hospital during one of its busiest times of the year.

and a

Happy Festivus to the Rest of Us!

Since 1988, Delta Hospital Foundation has worked with the community to raise funds to support Delta Hospital. We are the public face and philanthropic arm of Delta Hospital, raising the financial resources necessary to provide quality and innovative healthcare services, purchase much needed state-of-the-art equipment, fund capital projects and building improvement, and support ongoing education of medical staff that government funding alone cannot provide.

Alex Hupka

Reg’d Denturist Reg’d Dental Technician

From the staff at Esthetics Denture Studio, Alex Hupka Denturist.

www.lisamanwaring.com

Alex Hupka Denturist #240 - 3671 Westminster Hwy.

Lisa Hoglund Executive Director Delta Hospital Foundation

at Terra Nova Shopping Centre

604-279-9151

Denturist

dhfoundation.ca

The foundation strives to ensure our community has close to home access to the highest quality healthcare services. We are dedicated to meeting the challenges of limited healthcare budgets and increasing demand for services in Delta. By making a charitable gift to DHF, you are supporting the health and well being of the Delta community; including your family, friends and neighbours.

Every little bit makes a difference and we offer many options for you to donate.

You can make a one-time donation, you can become a monthly donor, you can make a tribute gift in honour of a loved one, or you can consider planned giving (including gifts of securities). Gifts received before December 31st, 2017 will ensure a charitable tax receipt for this year.

To find out more about the different ways to give to Delta Hospital, please feel free to contact Lisa Hoglund, Executive Director or Angela Turner, Manager of Major Giving, at 604.940.9695 or email: info@dhfoundation.ca or visit our website at: dhfoundation.ca

December 20, 2017 The Delta Optimist A21

ADVICE FROM THE PROS QUESTION:

Q: I have been hearing about a new shingles vaccine, do you have any information about it?

Grandma insists on still hosting our annual Christmas, though is noticeably more forgetful after Grandad’s passing. How can we help AND respect her wish without upsetting her independence?

A: There will be a new shingles vaccine available in the new year. This vaccine is reported to have approximately 80% + efficacy (currently available vaccine is ~ 60%) and requires 2 doses spaced 2-6 months apart. The cost of the vaccine is still to be determined, I estimate it to be around $150-$160 per dose. You can receive this new vaccine at any time, even if you have received the current shingles vaccine.

As 2017 draws to a close and the holidays are in full swing; keeping yourself in good health is important to fully participate in all of the joys of the season. Come see us for a full range of options to assist you in maintaining your good health.

From all of us; wishing happiness, peace and joy for you and your family this Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year.

“Who Cares? I Do” is not just a slogan – it is THE reason Paul Gibbons, Pharmacist/Owner at the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Tsawwassen, looks forward to helping you every day.

ANSWER: The holiday season is a wonderful time of year to celebrate with our families.

Including everyone in your celebration is a lovely way to sensitively ease stresses and create lasting memories. Mindfully sharing in the preparations could really calm and cheer her!

Rhonda Doram HoneyDo

Lifestyle Assistant Inc.

604-809-7605

honeydoinfo@gmail.com honeydolifestyle.com

Wishing you a wonderful holiday & a very HoneyDo Year!

2017 Readers’ Choice ‘Best Seniors Services’ Award 2017 AirMiles ‘Social Venture of the Year’ Award 2017/2016 “Small Business of the Year” Nominee

Windsor Woods, Tsawwassen #4 - 1363 56th Street Tel: (778) 434-3300 www.medicineshoppe.ca email: ms0367@store.medicineshoppe.ca

Q: Should we keep our home on the market over

the holiday season?

A: If your goal is to sell, then Yes! Buyers looking at homes in this

Garrett Chu Vice President

RE/MAX Progroup Realty 5360 12th Avenue Delta 604.728.2845 www.fraserelliott.com #17 RE/MAX Team Worldwide in 2016 #1 RE/MAX Team in Western Canada in 2016 #7 RE/MAX Team in Canada in 2016 #1 Team in British Columbia for Total Sales in 2016

weather and at this time of year, are clearly very serious! The market is slower compared to this time last year and buyers have been more hesitant to pull the trigger on a purchase with the uncertainty of the market in the future. However, history has shown that people continue to buy and sell and there will be pent up demand whenever there is a slowdown in activity from normal levels. Our experience has shown this: many people give up throughout the winter and plan to put their homes on the market in the New Year or in the Spring. Inventory levels will drop and the active listings will have much less competition.

If you take your home off the market, you have no chance of selling it!

The savvy seller that stays on through the holidays and into the New Year usually catches the buyer before the rest of the homes hit the market. If you have guests over for the season, we can always create a flexible showing schedule to work around your holiday plans. If you plan to travel during this time, we can continue to show your home as normal and also keep an eye on your property during your absence.

In the event of an offer, our team’s access to innovative software technology allows you to digitally sign the required paperwork to successfully sell your home from abroad.

Q: My friend got a big settlement from ICBC. Is my case worth that much?

A: It’s frustrating when you can’t get a clear answer to that question, but the honest answer is almost always“maybe”. The fact that you were involved in a huge accident isn’t all that important. In fact, someone rear-ended at low speed could have just as valuable of a claim as someone t-boned at a high velocity. In gauging the value of a claim, these factors are always considered: Graham Buchanan - The severity of your symptoms and for how long they last; - The effort you make to recover by following up with your doctor and taking their advice (e.g. by diligently attending physio/chiro/massage, or whatever else they suggest); and - Whether you lose any income or incur significant expenses as a result of the accident.

This is only a short list and there are countless other factors that can come into play.

Rather than focusing on the possible value of your claim, you should take the time to understand: - What resources are available to assist your recovery; - What sort of things can affect your claim positively or negatively; and - What steps you can take to ensure that you are compensated fairly.

DELTA LAW OFFICE

4873 Delta Street, Delta, BC V4K 2T9 • 604-946-2199 QUESTION:

QUESTION:

Last month you hinted at a major announcement. Have you made it yet because I do not see it on your website.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING THAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU SEE EXPEDIA CRUSIESHIPCENTERS?

ANSWER: As I mentioned last month our Sears store at Metrotown is now closed.

I am now working at the Richmond store Monday through Saturday.

ANSWER:

My guess is your first thought was about cruises.

Your Expedia CruiseShipCenter agent can help you with ALL of your travel needs.

We are so much more than just cruises. When you see our name, take note the first word is “EXPEDIA” and know this word is all-encompassing when planning any of your travel needs.

Whether you are travelling for business or leisure and you need to book flights, hotels and or car rentals, we can bring you the best variety and prices available.

Sandy Drover

Some suggestions, as your Grandma may not ‘ask’ for specific assistance: • Decorating – suggest a festive evening to trim her tree as she likes, and string outdoor lights • Honor traditions – include activities she would have carried out with her spouse • Shopping – make a fun holiday grocery/gift list together and offer to do/take her shopping • Cooking – ask family to each cook a side dish for the holiday dinner under her direction • Baking – ask her to teach you the secrets to her favorite holiday baking • Gifts & wrapping – shop with, offer gift ideas, or pick up gifts & organize a wrapping party!

• Greeting cards – help selecting individual cards, addressing (create labels with recipients AND her return address), picking up stamps, and help finding ‘the perfect wording’.

Enjoy all-inclusive vacation packages around the globe, at amazing rates featuring air, hotel, transfers and more or join one of our escorted tours such as our African Safari in 2018, learn more at our next information evening on Jan 18th, 2018.

Because you are spending your hard-earned money, make sure you are protecting your investments! Find out what your travel insurance options are and pick the best protection for your needs. Don’t forget this important detail; always be sure you’re covered when traveling.

It’s simple! No matter what you need to make your next vacation complete, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re cruising or not, we have everything you need to make that next trip unforgettable.

Expedia CruiseShipCenters 152-4857 Elliott St (Ladner Harbour Center) 604-946-7444

Jim Richardson, owner Western Coin and Stamp

Our major announcement is that our Richmond store is moving to a new location where we will have a much larger store.

We are moving only three blocks down to 6960 #3 Rd. That is at Granville and #3 Rd and we have parking in the back.

Nice and close to where we were and a much large store.

Our retail space will be approximately four times what we have now.

We will be moving sometime late January. I can not give an exact date but or phone number and email will be the same and you can contact us around that time to make sure which location we are in.

We are still running the large sale on Royal Canadian Mint product from now until Christmas. All RCM product from 2015 and older is now on sale for 25% off the lowest sale price we had it marked at. This is well below our cost, let alone Mint issue price. These prices are so low that I have Ebay sellers buying from us, to resell on Ebay.

For people who want 2017 Mint product, we have a small sale at below the mint issue price on three items.

The 2017 150th Anniversary of Canada silver dollar, issue price $69.95, sale price $65.95.

The 2017 150th Anniversary of Canada silver proof set, Issue price $234.95, sale price $219.95.

The 2017 Specimen set, issue price $51.95, sale price $49.95.

Western Coin & Stamp #2 - 6380 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC

604-278-3235

A22 The Delta Optimist December 20, 2017

ADVICE

FROM THE PROS

Community Schools benefit from Rotary’s generosity

QUESTION How do hearing aids work? Are there operations or medications I can take to treat my hearing loss rather than get hearing aids?

ANSWER At their most basic, hearing aids are microphones that convert sound into electrical signals. An amplifier increases the strength of the signal, then a receiver (speaker) converts it back to sound and channels it into the ear canal through a small tube or earmold. A battery is necessary to power the hearing aid and to enable amplification.

Mark Nickel BC-HIP, BBA Hearing Instrument Practitioner Phone: 604-943-0033 5682 12 Avenue, Tsawwassen www.TsawwassenHearing.com

There are alterative forms of treatment for hearing loss (instead of hearing aids), although only 5% of hearing loss in adults can be improved medically or surgically.

It all depends on the type of hearing loss you have experienced. There are three types: 1. Sensorineural: The most common type, it occurs when the inner ear nerves (and hair cells) are damaged and do not properly transmit auditory signals to the brain. Can be treated with hearing aids.

2. Conductive: Is typically the result of obstructions in the ear. Can usually be treated medically or surgically.

3. Mixed: A combination of sensorineural and conductive.

QUESTION:

TENANT OR LANDLORD: WHO PAYS THE BILLS?

ANSWER:

David Moore

Maintenance, repairs, utilities, water, gas, hydro, lawnmower, taxes.

The tenancy agreement must be clearly written and anticipate these expenses.

The Board always favors the tenant when the agreement is not clear.

Make sure it is compliant with your strata, insurer and mortgagee.

The Best answer is to leave it with a professional management company.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen was pleased to present cheques to representatives of Pebble Hill, Cliff Drive, South Park, English Bluff and Beach Grove elementary schools as well as South Delta Secondary. The funds are disbursed at the discretion of the principals and parents committees to assist students whose parents are facing financial limitations so that students are able to participate in all school events such as book sales, field trips or extra-curricular activities.

Reach office now in new centre SUBMITTED PHOTO

Reach Child and Youth Development Society head office relocated to the new Lois E. Jackson Kinsmen Centre for Children at 505047th Ave. in Ladner on Monday. Reach Society’s satellite locations in North Delta and Surrey remain. The grand opening of the new centre is planned for Feb. 24, 2018.

RIVER ROCK SHOW THEATRE PRESENTS december

22

Call Your Rental Champions Today!

David 778-991-1966 direct.

MaximumInc.ca. #203 1624 56 St Delta BC V4L 0A2

AN OLDE ENGLISH CHRISTMAS WITH HERMAN’S HERMITS

QUESTION: What are the two main causes of injuries among snowboarders and skiers?

Starring Peter Noone

ANSWER:

Dr. Sereena Uppal D.C.

Delta Village Chiropractic

According studies by Dr. Brad Yee chiropractor, the two main causes of injuries among snowboarders and skiers are falls and collisions. The way to avoid injury is to do pre-season dry land training exercises. Snowboarders need to stabilize and strengthen their upper extremities, like their shoulders and arms. Skiers need to strengthen their lower extremities, specifically quads and hamstring muscles.

Core strength for the spine is important for both sports.

He suggests that skiers and snowboarders could include one or two lessons at the beginning of the season, just to get the cobwebs out of their technique, and to rid themselves of any bad habits. Often when the knees get tired, more force is exerted on the spine with each bump.

Exercise and working to give the spine extra strength and flexibility will help resist the rigors of skiing. Even when people are on the slopes, stretching exercises are important. OUR OFFICE WILL BE OPEN FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Please call or book online!

Suite 2, 4882 Delta Street, Ladner, BC V4K 2T8 Tel: 604-952-0538 | DeltaVillageChiropractic.com

december

31

A NEW YEAR’S EVE VIP EXPERIENCE Starring Nate Evans and The Temptations Revue

For more show listings, visit www.riverrock.com

December 20, 2017 The Delta Optimist A23

Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Tom Shaw Conference W L T OTL Pts Delta 25 2 0 1 51 Richmond 19 5 1 2 41 North Van 18 8 0 3 39 Grandview 18 10 1 2 39 Port Moody 8 19 0 1 17 Harold Brittain Conference R. Meadows 20 9 1 0 41 Abbotsford 18 9 1 3 40 Mission 12 17 0 0 24 Langley 9 18 1 1 20 Aldergrove 8 15 1 2 19 Surrey 1 28 0 1 3 Ice Hawks Scoring GP G A J. Deyrmenjian 25 21 27 G. Dhaliwal 27 15 27 J. Rees 27 10 22 D. Rubin 28 10 20 D. Szapkowski 27 10 16 A. Suprynowicz 27 10 14 J. Bogress 13 9 9 M. Araki-Young 21 5 11 N. Pelletier 25 8 7 M. Ephstein 27 7 7 Hansen-Bukata 27 3 11 B. Bonnar 28 4 10 I. Hendricks 27 3 10

Pts 48 42 32 30 26 24 18 16 15 14 14 14 13

B.C. MAJOR MIDGET HOCKEY W L T Pts Valley West 19 3 1 39 Cariboo 19 4 1 39 Fraser Valley 16 6 2 34 Okanagan 11 9 4 26 Vancouver NW 12 9 1 25 Greater Van 12 10 1 25 Vancouver NE 10 10 4 24 North Island 8 14 2 18 Kootenay 8 14 0 16 Thompson 7 15 0 14 South Island 2 21 1 5

DELTA SPORTS

Got Sports?

Contact Mark at mbooth@delta-optimist.com or 604-946-4451

28-year comeback complete Four month transformation puts Bill Kaine on the bodybuilding stage again MARK BOOTH

m b o o t h @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

Bill Kaine has a nice trophy and other swag to show for his performance at last month’s Third Annual Popeye’s Fall Classic. However, it’s a glance in the mirror that provides the biggest prize of all.

At 53, the Tsawwassen resident made his return to the competitive amateur bodybuilding stage for the first time in nearly three decades to finish runner-up in the Grandmasters Division at the River Rock Casino Resort event. It took a heck of a journey over four months to get there.

“I started doing this when I was 23 and my first competition was when I was 25. I’ve continued (to lift) on and off for the last 30 years. I call this my 28-year comeback,” smiled Kaine.

“It was something to check off the bucket list. I didn’t care if I lost or even cared where I placed. I just wanted to do it one more time.

That’s all that mattered to me.”

Bill and his wife attended local bodybuilding competitions and she thought he would do well as long as he ‘lost a little belly fat.’

LOCAL TIDES

Pacific Standard Time.

Height in feet THURSDAY, DEC. 21 1:37 am 3.0 9:24 am 14.8 3:10 pm 10.8 6:50 pm 11.8 FRIDAY, DEC. 22 2:10 am 3.3 9:57 am 14.8 4:03 pm 10.5 7:31 pm 11.5 SATURDAY, DEC. 23 2:45 am 3.9 10:30 am 14.4 4:59 pm 10.2 8:24 pm 10.8 SUNDAY, DEC. 24 3:23 am 4.9 11:04 am 14.4 5:54 pm 9.5 9:34 pm 10.2 MONDAY, DEC. 25 4:06 am 5.9 11:38 am 14.4 6:44 pm 8.5 11:07 pm 9.8 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.

Bill Kaine on the stage at last month’s Popeye’s Fall Classic at the River Rock.

“I finally was going to do it. I kept looking at competitions to enter but as they got closer I decided I couldn’t do it. I was not ready for it.

After a third time, my wife said she didn’t want to hear it any more,” Kaine chuckled.

“This time it was now or never. I’m getting older and it not going to get easier. It was time.”

Kaine wasn’t interested in joining any gym.

He had always trained at the Winskill Aquatic Centre where his wife happened to work and that wasn’t going to change.

However, he did reach out to Nick Czubak — owner of Reflex Supplements in Tsawwassen — for some advice on his comeback bid. He recommended trainer Troy Cornell and his wife Rachel, both accomplished bodybuilders themselves.

“He drew me a road map and told me to follow it. Troy looked after the training part and Rachel the nutrition part. Things were going to be taken away and never added to. It was going to be a big change.”

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

Tsawwassen’s Bill Kaine did all his training at the Winskill Aquatic Centre as he competed in his first bodybuilding competition since 1989.

It was early July which meant Kaine had to ignore it was the start of “beer and barbecue season.” The mobile insurance specialist also had to stay away from the takeout pizza that was readily available at the car dealerships he regularly visited.

The goal was to lose 50 pounds over the next four months. The only carbohydrates he would consume were sweet potatoes and yams but no more than 50 grams daily. Kaine also had to drink four litres of water per day. That increased to six as Popeye’s drew closer.

He visited Cornell on a weekly basis at his South Surrey gym and also began working on poses.

By the time of his weigh-in, the night before competition, he had lost 48 pounds and was down to 217.

“It was a hard journey but I knew where I wanted to be and just had to put the blinders on to everything. I focused on what I needed

to do and watched my weight come down. I had hardly told anyone (about the competition) but once the (weight loss) results were happening people noticed the change.”

Kaine is also grateful of the support and encouragement he received at Winskill along the way.

“They have all been so accommodating and supportive. I was always asked what gym did I train out of and the answer was this little rec. centre in Tsawwassen. It was limited but it still can be done. I am proof.”

The competitive bug hasn’t left Kaine yet.

He has now qualified for the provincials next summer which he might enter if another event in March goes well.

“I’m probably about 12 pounds over my competitive weight right now. It’s Christmas season and I needed to live a little bit,” he laughed. “But after the 26th it’s onwards and getting back to where I was before.”

Fram scores winner as U Sports all-stars sweep Canada

South Delta’s Jason Fram scored the gamewinning with just six seconds remaining as the U SPORTS All-Stars completed a two-game sweep of Team Canada with a 4-3 victory in St. Catherines, ON last Thursday.

The University of Alberta blueliner convert-

ed a power play opportunity on a feed from Cole Sanford and Jagger Dirk. He also chipped in with an assist to earn second all-star honours.

One night earlier, U SPORTS blanked Canada 3-0. Fram had a helper in that game.

The two-game series served as a tune-up and player selection process for Team Canada as it prepares for the upcoming U20 World Junior Hockey Championships in Buffalo.

Fram, 22, played five seasons for the Western Hockey League’s Spokane Chiefs.

A24 The Delta Optimist December 20, 2017

Sports South Delta Rams wrap up season with annual Awards Night at SDSS South Delta Rams Football Club officially brought the curtains down on the 2017 season with its annual awards night. Not only were players recognized from all levels, alumni Billy Matwichyna spoke to the crowd about how the game has helped him in all aspects of his school career. He thanked the Rams organization for paving the way for his high school career.

Correction Notice In the ad beginning December 26, 2017, the two Gift with Purchase offers on page 2 were printed with incorrect valid dates.

The correct valid dates are 12/26 – 12/28/17.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

BEST BUY - CORRECTION NOTICE NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE BEST BUY December 15th CORPORATE FLYER Nespresso Vertuo Coffee and Espresso Machine In the December 15th flyer, page POP 1, the Nespresso Vertuo Coffee and Espresso Machine (Web Code: 10564675) was advertised with incorrect price and savings claims. Please be aware that this product is available for $319.99, no savings.

Please see a Product Specialist for complete details.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

BEST BUY - CORRECTION NOTICE NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE BEST BUY December 15th CORPORATE FLYER Hamilton Beach Thermal Coffee Maker In the December 15th flyer, page POP 1, the Hamilton Beach Thermal Coffee Maker (Web Code: 10425529) was advertised with incorrect price. Please be aware that this product is available for $69.99, save $20. Please see a Product Specialist for complete details.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

Congratulations to

JONATHAN HOMEM

• 1835 56th Street TSAWWASSEN • 5776 Ladner Trunk Road LADNER

A huge night for Logan Schuss wasn’t enough to get the Vancouver Stealth into the National Lacrosse League win column.

The Ladner lefty had five goals and eight points in the Stealth’s 15-12 road loss to the Calgary Roughnecks on Friday to fall to 0-2 on the season.

Vancouver was playing catch-up all night as the Roughnecks opened up a 5-1 first quarter lead. The Stealth clawed their way back to make it 8-6 at the intermission before Calgary fired home six more goals in the third quarter.

Vancouver enjoys a bye week before heading to New England to take on the Blackwolves on Dec. 29. The Stealth are back at home Saturday, Jan. 6 when the Toronto Rock visits the Langley Events Centre.

Schuss had a hat trick by the end of the first quarter then wrapped up his productive evening with goals in the third and fourth quarter. Vancouver outscored the hosts 3-1 in the final frame but it wasn’t enough.

“It is great to get the nice feeds from all the guys on the floor. When I have those opportunities, I need to put the ball in the net and we should have a good chance to win,” said Schuss who now has 10 points on the campaign. “It was the little things that got away from us tonight, we need to tighten that up. We have a bye-week, so we are going to focus on our conditioning, stay in shape and look to come out of New England with a big win.”

Sophomore Evan Messenger, another local product, chipped in with one assist to go with his goal in the sea-

Ladner’s Logan Schuss had an eight point night, including five goals, in Vancouver’s 15-12 loss to the Calgary Roughnecks to fall to 0-2 on the season. son-opening loss to Colorado.

That game saw former Delta Islander standout Eli McLaughlin produce a goal and three helpers for the Mammoth while Jordan Gilles added a goal in transition.

“We are 0-2, we have 16 games left and we need to starting winning, but we are not pushing the panic button,” added head coach and assistant general manager Jamie Batley. “We need to get better shooting percentages and we need more goals from some of our guys and they know that.”

Huskies hold of Sun Devils to win Delta Cup

It was a clean sweep by the North Delta Huskies at the Delta Cup senior boys and girls basketball tournament.

The three-day event, hosted by Seaquam Secondary, brought together teams from throughout the city for the only time

this season. They will all go their various routes for the regular season and playoffs, depending on their classification size.

North Delta lived up to its early season hype by capturing the boys division with a hard-fought 68-62 decision over the South

Delta Sun Devils.

Coached by Gary Sandhu, the Huskies are considered one of the top teams in the province this season at the “AAA” level — currently ranked No. 5.

They opened the tournament with an 82-50 win against the Delta Pacers.

Kids and Adults Needed to deliver the Delta Optimist

Jonathan won a gift card courtesy of

McDonald’s

Big night for Schuss not enough as Stealth fall on road to Roughnecks

Papers are delivered to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x week, Wednesdays and Fridays, right in your neighbourhood. Call our circulation department for information.

Call Katie 604-946-4451 or email distribution@delta-optimist.com

If you are interested in becoming a carrier please call 604.946.4451

Route # 1600102

Route Info # of Papers 1 Ave, 52A Ave, Deerfield Dr/Crt/Pl, Wallace Ave .......................... 67

1600106

1A Ave, 2 Ave, 51A St, 52A St ...................................................... 57

1600111

3 Ave, 4 Ave, 49B St, English Bluff Rd, Kerry Dr/Pl ....................... 84

1600328

6 Ave, Erin Pl/Way, Milsom Wynd, Shannon Way........................... 82

1600331

6 Ave, 7A Ave, Dogwood Dr/Lane, Stevens Dr/Lane, Weaver Dr ..........68

1600332

6 Ave, 52 St, Dogwood Dr, Stevens Dr/Pl, Underhill Dr, Wilson Dr........64

1610324

45B Ave, 63 St, 64 St, Holly Park Dr............................................. 53

1610325

65A St, 66 St, Holly Park Dr, Kensington Crt ................................. 70

Armaan Johal was named the MVP. It was a strong showing for a Sun Devils team that will enjoy a competitive season under second-year head coach Rod Salas.

South Delta advanced to the final with a 95-84 win over Seaquam in a game that also counted in Fraser Valley Southwest League play. Both compete at the “AAAA” level.

Meanwhile, the girls side of the Delta Cup saw the Huskies defeat longtime rival Seaquam 56-31 in the championship game. They advanced by holding off the Delta Pacers 51-45 in the semi-finals. Senior Jashan Sandhar collected MVP honours.

The Pacers took third place after their 56-41 win over South Delta. The Ladner school has a talented group of Grade 11s that enjoyed a couple of successful years at the junior level under head coach Kerrie Trotman.

December 20, 2017 The Delta Optimist A25

Your Community

MARKETPLACE Book your ad ONLINE:

delta-optimist.adperfect.com Visit the online MARKETPLACE:

classifieds.delta-optimist.com

Or call to place your ad at

604-630-3300

Email: classifieds@van.net

Phone Hours: Mon to Fri 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Office Hours: 9 am to 5 pm

REMEMBRANCES IN MEMORIAM

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

SPROTTSHAW.COM

EMPLOYMENT

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

OBITUARIES

%%%%+#",&)-!$" *''('(%%%% "#+.',./2. ,& 4/ 4&&.% 3$% /-% '.($,'.0) !.*,43*. 4/0 -/ %,1.)

-1 '#,+.,/+/##% 01 &$!")2&*2*(2+2"

8-579, 3 -66101 84./21 bcee gdff`a

<*!&48 3!&0!7 & 8!&94&$8!# /- -/! $&/ 8!&3# '-0! 3!&0!7 & 1!1-9, 48&4 /- -/! $&/ 74!&3); (4 ,&7 :<09 >!&97 &3< <) & 7)<,> *!$!+%!9 2= 41&4 ><0 1&" 4< -!&.!

07 &5!9 6314/)3 $&)$!9 :<9 >!&97# 6974 %9!&74 $&)$!9# &)" 41!) %9&/) $&)$!9; '<0 :<0314 1&9" &3&/)74 %<41 &)" 708!9!" 39!&4-> 4< 74&> ,/41 ><09 :&+/-># %04 /) 41! !)" 41! $&)$!9 74<-! ><0 :9<+ 07;

(CHUNG) MU YING SHAK, Victoria Victoria Mu Ying Shak (Chung) peacefully passed away at Delta Hospital on December 10, 2017. She is predeceased by her father Chuck Chung and mother Mary Lee. She is survived by her beloved husband Kelvin Shak of 32 years, her brothers Winch Chung (Janet) and Larry Young, her sisters Frances and Joyce Chung, her nephew Darin Chung, nieces Lisa and Cheryl Chung, and many more great nieces and nephews.

Those who knew Victoria (Vicky), knew she had the biggest heart and was friendly with everyone and loved to talk. Donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Celebration of life to be on January 21, 2017 at the Fishermen’s Hall 1pm-5pm.

(#!%"5 $14;+3-<1 '6 *?/?2. 805 8:,8 > &171)914 805 @=80 $;0013 61;71/,>>= ;. %):!)>>;-1 *;21 &8<1 ): "0;??;001:4 #,2@)@13 9= 928.+12 *;<128:5 3;,-+.120 ';)> ;:3 $;.5 .+211 -2;:308:0 ;:3 ; -21;. -2;:33;,-+.124 (;21?1>>5 <8<<=4

!$&%#,&$(' 1+$* 0#) !-" +() 1+$* -#+() /+(+.'$ (.42A-4.63 &!.: +, ! 93.A+1+35 4./!6+9 >3/3A!;=3 1!.: 46 "3,A-!: %,=!65 +6 '3=A!0

Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes at

legacy.com/obituaries/deltaoptimist

<'-0! 48! +!-+3! (-" :&0! ,-2# &7 8! .633 /!!" 48!1 %&$5 -/! "&,);

COMMUNITY OBITUARIES

FOUND OLDHAVER, Anne E. June 20, 1934 - December 4, 2017 Anne passed away on Dec. 4, 2017 at the age of 83. She leaves behind daughters Jacqueline and Louise, and grandchildren Steven, Joanna, Nathan, and Matthew.

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

Born in Winnipeg, Anne moved with her family to Osoyoos, BC, to Streetsville, ON, and then back to Kelowna where she met her husband Alvin Oldhaver. Anne co-owned a service station with Al i n Ts a w w a s s e n a n d w a s i n v o l v e d i n t h e Tsawwassen Business Association and in the Ladner Lions Club. Anne loved to help make her world a better place - working to get the Farm Training Center started in East Delta, being part of the May Day committee in Ladner, chairing the Ts a w w a s s e n S u n F e s t i v a l a n d t h e M i s s Tsawwassen Pageant. In 1985 the Delta Chamber of Commerce awarded Anne and Al “Good Citizen of the Year”.

In retirement, Anne and Al enjoyed being snowbirds in Arizona. After Al passed away, Anne resumed her community service as Chair of the McKee Senior’s Society, tirelessly raising funds to build McKee Senior’s Recreation Center and enjoying her Thursday nights with “Jammers”.

Anne’s optimism and cheerfulness will be missed by us all.

A Celebration of Life will be held on January 13th, 2018 at 1 pm at McKee Senior’s Recreation Center in Ladner, BC. In Lieu of Flowers, please donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation: http://www.heartandstroke.ca/

'5 4(. 5%3!+ 2%+ 52(!"+5 3*/ 2%+ 1+1(!"+5 () %(# 2%+4 6"$+/ 2%+"! 6"$+5 3*/ %(# $+!4 1.0% 2%+4 1+3*2& 134 4(. -*/ 0(1)(!2,,,

"-%+- 2-.#%$&(0/ 1,*' !+&)' *('%#$& )%"- +&!-&, (#12.3&21#33 /05,!"0),0/06%)'*/"-+7,4 $$$+"0),0/06%)'*/"-+7,4

Boy’s Bicycle

New Westminster Ave. 604-946-7526

To advertise call

604-630-3300

COMING EVENTS

"3 !.3 =44?+6/ 14. !6 36A-@,+8 !,A+9 +65+>+5@!= A4 :!6!/3 4@.

1!.: ,A!65 !65 (#* 2.4/.!:0 $=3!,3 >+3< A-3 1@== )4; 53,9.+2A+46 46 4@. <3;,+A37 <<<09.42A-4.631!.:094:

FARM LABOURERS

required in Delta. $11.35 per hour. 5-6 days per wk. 50-60 hours per wk.

Maintenance work of cranberry fields such as pruning and hand weeding. Employment starts April 1st 2018.

Please email resumes to: eagleviewfarms@ hotmail.com Eagle View Farms Ltd. 4130 - 88th Street Delta, BC V4K 3N3

RICHMOND COUNTRY FARMS

is now accepting applications for Seasonal Farm Labourers. 26 positions avail. Wage rate $11.35/hr. Approx. 50 hrs/wk. Approx. start date March 1, 2018. Duties include: planting, cultivating, weeding, harvesting, picking crops, general farm work, pruning.

Contact Desmond by fax 604-448-0911 or email: lulu@cmgolf.ca

"(1&-'$$. !/1+')0 /% "'+/)* $' 2'#), DB%A*WEEH%BA +R" I:V -E?F! ,@ W%,B@ NNN *Q6V K9R; +R" "+R(V +LQ2R" I:V 0QL7" 9R %R;79K:$ #LVR(: +R" AO+R9K:> 'QRMI 69KK Q2I> A+I2L"+/$ S+R2+L/ 3.$ 3.PT$ 3&.. 54&.. O6 '%H@, A%*EF',B- !%F%AUA @W%,@B% =..= <=I: ,1V$ 'V7I+ +R" A2R"+/$ S+R2+L/ 3P$ 3.PT$ 3&.. 54&.. O6 A%,C?,G @W%,@B% PP=T< H/QR BQ+"$ 'V7I+ @9(8VIK +LV ,1+97+)7V ER79RV 000N"V7I+K"N)(N(+JV1VRIJ"9+6QR" X4 QR79RV +R" X= +I I:V "QQLN &#-.,/$./#&& +*+1(50"42!310%"'3)54)4"

LEGAL C5IP<) 5& @)LL): ,F<IP57; AR) L>P:P7T E)LL): 1QPMM>0))1 >7+ 3)M8 L57>: PI)9L IR)M)P7 507)+ =/ O>PM+ ,PI57- +)=I5M I5 IR) O>+7)M8 S>M=5FM ,FIR5MPI/- 0P:: =) >F<IP57)+ >I 4 39 57 B>IFM+>/- %)8 <)9=)M GH- G.4K >I O>+7)M S>M=5FM- O>+7)M- *'- "($. D<8 C)):/NL ?>/- %):I>- *'- @"Q $#G2 !5M 95M) P7&5M9>IP57- <57I><I IR) O>+7)M S>M=5FM ,FIR5MPI/ >I J."86".8J"HG2

TRUTH IN EMPLOYMENT ADVERTISING Glacier Media Group makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember.

Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad.

Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment.

If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the: Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711 Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email: inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

A26 The Delta Optimist December 20, 2017 MARKETPLACE

FOR SALE - MISC COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: $0.99/each for a box of 180 ($178.20). Also full range of tree, shrub, and berry seedlings. Free shipping most of Canada. Growth guarantee.

1-866-873-3846 or TreeTime.ca SAWMILLS from only $4,397 Make money & save money with your own band mill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT

RENTALS

APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR RENT

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

*'$#%$&"!()

E:; F<H>55;H

DDD1087H"7+41<=

I87"7/EL= I04280HC !=7=&8J87H

5GB( - 36)6 3)F79 @H088H >$"H8 A4<N: *1'1 ?(, 6%G I#KM%;

.B(1)G.1BFFB

!'$&('#"&+% !'#"+%$ &# *,), =B?>@GG;F?G:DE>HC<H=G AE>HC<H=G@?

CHRISTMAS

CRAFT FAIRS/ BAZAARS LARRY MAXWELL 778-387-2477

AUTOMOTIVE

F<H>5 <>H B EHD<9 H;76C>8

*+$' (#! +%% ")'&*%)$

JGA@=?G@I?GG &"% $)%!'* #(

)

DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL! Serving the Delta area since 1986

Call 604-649-1627 www.deltascrap.ca

HOME SERVICES /455A, :5EC ;,@ 45>, $C5> 5;, 5$ 5EC @,DD >K2;JK2;,- AE2J,A 'AK@@KAA,; ),;JKD L$$2&,

76<=9<*=9333

CERAMIC TILING AL’S CERAMIC TILE. Supply & install, samples available. Free estimates.

604.948.9573 or cell 604.836.8943

!K-;,C ),;JKD L$$2&,

76<=*7*=9<?H

CHILDREN

DAYCARE CENTERS

"(/2%0*. 3%2%0*. !2$12(/ #2"/79":<= %1)8246 $>"<),=6 &)829/24 '17>5 *"123 (")<= /,1>8,>124 517.1";/ )98<>42/ 512/8-77< ! /8-77<+".2 517.1";3 &"1.2 029824 5<"=.17>94 ! )94771 .=;3

ID,KA, B2A2J 5EC @,"A2J, $5C KBK2DK"2D2J:%

"KC"2&K;F>=&K

(5CC:# ;5 F,JA 5C 00GA ),$,C,;&,A ),8E2C,1 .2B2A25; 5$ /,;JEC: +C5EF

DELTA WEST

.

4895-55B St, Ladner Suites Available.

Spacious suites, balconies, rent incls heat & hot water, prkg available. Refs. N/P. CALL 604-363-9587 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

&#+),+#)-#''

HOUSES FOR RENT

PETS

%!&$#!" 3+-- 7; 85 6,17: 4. &:$$0: '400 *9:%< (,9.:9 0,5" 8100/ 8:.#:! /%9!" #0,7: 5, )%927" 7#6,,0 %.! 59%.745< ("2/4&&/)%"" 86''$5#3'6-6006*!01#.3+7,1

DIBEGA>?HGEGA>?CEFDEIB=D>@

OFFICE/RETAIL ALL SMALL BREED PUPS Local, Non-Shedding and Vet Checked.

604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer trusted program.Visit:CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Why suffer Employment/Licensing loss? Travel/Business opportunities? Be embarrassed?

Think: Criminal Pardon. US Entry Waiver. Record Purge.

File Destruction. Free Consultation 1-800-347-2540, accesslegalmjf.com

REAL ESTATE

APARTMENTS / CONDOS-FOR SALE FOR SALE BY OWNER WHITEROCK, 15299 17A Avenue, 2 br, 2 bath, 1140 sqft, 9 ft ceiling, open concept, ss appls, granite counter w/ breakfast bar, f/p, insuite w/d, storage, large SW facing patio, 2 secure prkg, walk to all ammens. N/s, pet ok, rental ok with restriction. $537k, 604-418-4321

Tsawwassen - Prime Lease Space Available Now:

CLEANING SUNSHINE CLEANING “you’ve tried the rest, now try the best.”

Move Ins - Move Outs, weekly, monthly We guarantee our work.

Ref’s gladly given.

Starting at $80 cleanings 604-716-8631

HOME SERVICES

SUDOKU

HANDYPERSON NEED A HAND? !REPAIRS !RENOVATIONS !WOODWORKING !REMOVAL !PAINTING

Call Pierre

604-649-0502 (cell)

MOVING #661/8#".7 51-034 GGGE5??,CD5-4B1,HBCA-+E+,1 )0"!

,*+$2'

F) 3) 6) < 2 > 8,. 8C0+7A #:+B.ABD / =B4:5-4B / "'&!( $##% )0%% */,#!',%.(%$#"0 -#/&"+$,

=BA:DB.9:54/(,11BC+:54/@:5.,A #!(*# 2 #!"% '$;8*"(&

%9*)+!&)*(*9

)#"$('"# */+$0! -,% &;=B@6 "9:13 8 "412;C13 %7?01)7@3 "/-51 !B;:7 =7<10 #B51:013 8 &?@@6 $:0?213 >(* (;@@ &72 &211 '0CB=;C1 A+,.

%%"&'"$&#%!"

)#"$('"#*/+$0!.&(

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a Sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes.

PUZZLE ANSWERS ON SEPARATE PAGE

Fastback Delivery • Moving & Rubbish Removal Same day service. Flat rates.

Pick-ups & Del. Lic. Ins’d.

604-836-8291

ELECTRICAL YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call.

Lic#89402.

Fast same day service.

Insured. Guar’d. We love small jobs. 604-568-1899

GUTTERS OeffQhKhiiP SMQTjNjO bThR SMQTjNjO gjic hQLidTM Sa[[ g\YWX_ UH^]IJH]HUIV

ABE MOVING & Delivery & Rubbish Removal $30/HR per Person• 24/7. 604-999-6020

Need help with your Home Renovation?

Find it in the Classifieds!

GUTTERS

.

Office space from 412 to 4,460 sq. ft.

Retail and service commercial space 600 to 1,670 sq. ft.

Ladner, Delta Street 519 sq. ft. available April 1st.

Contact: Tina Thygesen 604-943-3812 www.BarbicanPM.ca

WANTED TO RENT WANTED: 1 BR bsmt suite or apt for mature employed adult with small dog (non barking).

Please call 604-313-9900 or 604-532-6851

ADVERTISING POLICIES

All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions. Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers.

Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss of damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections of changes will be made in the next available issue. The Delta Optimist will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

For best results please check your ad for accuracy the first day it appears. Refunds made only after 7 business days notice!

!*-,2"() !") +.,2*+ +"/0.,1 1 "#&-(0*( )*%'- /.-2,0,+ 1 3(-''%(- $2')0,+ 1 !%&&-('

/$&#& +'$$% !,('&($'(%$( + ##*'""*')!$&

New Year, New Look Refer to the Home Services section for all your home improvement, decorating, and design needs.

ACROSS 1. Member of a Semitic people f~ IqPNm qr RM kms ssSMTN TN c~ ^qOmrMq jj~ ] mToO NNPm MNqr NS Christ jh~ [nq RPSrMsNO Sp nMU T creativity jg~ vmONqT NS jf~ vSToqr 16. No (Scottish) 17. Descriptor jc~ TlqqOW OqTO NmST wMroq 20. Zero

ij~ ISUmsO kqoqTr vqq ii~ ySTSP P NmNkq nSkrqP if~ \YTskq wSq Z h}~ zP sqpMk Tr ON kmOn hj~ `mNsnmTo NqPU hi~ {SPUqP uqNO SMN qkrqP wSTqO hh~ aTq nS LSmrO TmU k RPSrMsNO hc~ _Mmsl NS kq PT gj~ uqsn TmOU mT T SPo T gh~ ^qrS mNn Tq U NqPm kO 45. Epics gd~ VmToO gb~ | NP OqTOSP RqPsqRNmST

f}~ I L kP O SPr ff~ J Tok rqOnm USTqN P MTmN 56. Not the bottom fd~ Kp msNqr fb~ JSMTr e}~ aTq nS mO nmonk Olmkkqr ej~ wq mOn ORmPmNM k kq rqP ei~ [ kk PSMTrqr L Oq eh~ vmNMPoms k k ToM oq Sp ymTrMmOU P~ eg~ Inqql

ih~ |o RNm T oSrrqOO 24. Go places if~ y LmTo NqT 26. Complete id~ KMNSUSNmLq qkN 28. Psyche ib~ uqkSrmSMO mPr hg~ uqrms k RqPOSTTqk hf~ KsQMmPqr he~ [ Rq Sp qLqP oq 37. Neither hb~ ]R TmOn USTqN P MTmNO g}~ ]U kk Pq Sp oP OO gj~ SMP

gi~ m T OmToqP gg~ ] kNWO R PNTqP gf~ u rq Sp SSr ge~ tS kSToqP kmLq gd~ Kk Ol T mOk Tr gc~ Vmkr TmU kWO PqONmTo Rk sq fj~ ] mOO PmLqP 52. Partiality fh~ \vMNnqPZ sNSP xrPmO fg~ YtvXWO \^MTTmTW Z 58. Criticize

DOWN j~ `mq USrq i~ `SPNMoMqOq s Rq h~ aNNSU T UmkmN P NmNkq g~ uSL kq pP Uq MOqr mT MPm kO 5. Type of coal e~ K NPqqkqOO oP OO Rk mT d~ KPNmONWO SPlPSSU 8. Assists b~ `PSNqmT Pmsn kmQMmrO j}~ K OSTo Sp RP mOq NS zSr ji~ uMsn SMN TSNnmTo jg~ w R TqOq smN jb~ KNSUms TMU qP j}

December 20, 2017 The Delta Optimist A27 HOME SERVICES PAINTING/ WALLPAPER

CALL THE EXPERTS RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT

PATIOS

7=&(#*" /#!4&: =*#!4#!$ '#7(@2!4 #!4&:#@: ) &-4&:#@:

.

H9A@%%

%/ +()$" (-#! *$(( ,".'&).("

+- #(*)!$+" %+(&!(&* ',.-

*"3./1*4!3"2'!,0

? F77@D -7F 2<::8 < ;7!BD !=0 ;7C79F 1(/)C)=+ A "F)@ /3BF!. $F);/ )=;CD (C76/F5!C/ $F/@)9@ G9!C)B0 4!)=B, 53 1"-6!5/ #)$,+ 7(4 ,% 2(*'+.$.0& *DE 9D !>79B 79F &!@)=!B/ 'C77F)=+ A %!)5 #/F6);/D,

&#+ )$%# )%-%( --'#%!!#!%-' &"+*$$)*(),)

#+&%$ !&$( *" !&)' ,$" )## +$-" *)%!.%!& !''(/

*"+)/ '.!& "(#$-+%,!"#

AL’S CERAMIC TILE

:?;1B?F01+. ) (C,,?>D1+.

88<3E<63G555

RUBBISH REMOVAL

: *+2)/<2) &!4/; (;0397 : $2<9;;)7 !<5 "/<5;.7 : *+2)/<2) %!/+/<176 #/<,+ '38-/<1

20 years experience

Free estimates .

604-948-9573 Cell: 604-836-8943

3(++ !'&* %#('!$&'$%""

###*2/&),",$+(1/.-,%$+(*-,0

To advertise in the Classifeds call

604.630.3300 PLUMBING

1 %=;; "+E:A/+ $=5> #+82:9; 6 ';+95C?0 9B *))2E-93;+ #9B+D 1 (22>+- *002A5B8+5BD 1 "98+C&97 "+E:A/+ 1 @4 <9E- (A5 !E=/> 1 #+DA-+5BA9; 6 '288+E/A9; $# ("03 !1) 02),"+. +#"$#%&! "# PLMM . *',) (--+

Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Bathroom & Shower Repairs

%#'&$$#&/*)- .NOKN, ("#' $)%!-+& *,

RDM ENTERPRISES For All Your Household Additions & Reno’s Interior & Exterior Finishing, Fences & Decks, Kitchens, Bathrooms & Plumbing, Refs Avail. Free Est. Local Resident & Serving Delta for over 20 yrs.

)+*'#(- %+&(!,($"

!&0*%)(&, 1(#& ".$/'-*+ 75'!/,1 "5-%6 3+' +!5' *# 856'&( 9+26-0 5:)5'/5,25. 4 $$$ 622'5./%5.(

$$$,8#!.17(3#57-%7+*,8-3 )"20/2'0'6&4

$$$,8#!.17(3#57-%7+*,8-3

'"$& # ("%!)&

1"(&/ 0(-1,!'# +%,) (1.*$"'

%@39),@30 6 *55<):9401 6 &<04,379)41 $@9>/#@88)1+ 6 (791,3@4,)79 '083)1 6 '3;=:<< 6 !:32 ":1,0 (79430,0 6 &?03;,+)9- &<10.

NN?XLPLE A@EP>CK< S<EMBP@BXLXNN U;FWVS O =VR RQDS WV UTVD[?Y

$#'&!"%&!"$!

Rob 604-830-9401

, , , ,

)(*#. '(!*(. *$!*"(-( )"+%!+&(

III\ZEMHM@EBLMP>PGP\MP

(#$'& %!"!

("2++ !. / 3.&%. 4.-*10)#%$,'

("1 '&. ..5+ ! #3),/%0-)62,$#4*7#

KKKIDJVCQFGIULD

,' "')+)%' *!( ($!*.'

-/'( &.'#/ 7.'10.*&16, 4 $)++.(216, /%*- (.+)#6, &3()%53)%& &3. ")!.( 861*,6*0

+*3%/2- 03*4)'# )' 1&2.(

-!)%*0( -,*$ /+&#"&/#&''" /+&#/&"#&".+

! 2.40/ ! 2.6,-2/ ! 6,-4<-47 ! <-8-47 ! 1002/

*&#(&$' +&--&$ +,"%!&"" +,$&),

! 3-4103/ ! 1.5:/ ! 9.45./ ! 2009-47 ! 7;<<.2/

ROD’S HAUL IT AWAY located in Ladner

$&&/ ('-.,)'# /3'& 3* *&"()*&/!

Need a Painter?

LOOK to Home Services in the classifieds

OTRHPNEHMRSN

("/4./341&.( ! $$$+-,05)'5#6)5*%275)+7#

778-668-4285

DJVCQFGWDJVCQFGIULD

classifieds. delta-optimist.com

Introducing 4 additional exclusive coupons, A great reason to renew your subscription

*#.. $=?5 &:+,#. *4#-90=+3 %=!#<6 $7%32 1182));2;)// 23+06(, '#>0-?-(+"7"# 7( /&!' -)&5 .) "(,4 8*7##7**01

Subscribers have been enjoying their monthly coupons from the RunInn, Co-op Gas Bar, Home Hardware Building Supplies, Pharmasave, New Stitch and MacDonald’s for over a year and as of August 1st we will be adding Boston Pizza, RONA, Canadian Tire and Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop. Current subscribers – renew in time for the new offers, and if you haven’t yet subscribed join the crowd who enjoy exclusive coupons from the merchants.

Renew or Subscribe Today!

Get your 8 issues per month of Local News, Contents and Deals!

5

$

per month

50

$

OR

Do-It-Yourself Not Working Out? PLUS RECEIVE MONTHLY DEALS WORTH $50 OR MORE FROM LOCAL MERCHANTS

EXCLUSIVE TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS

per year BUILDING CENTRE

Because, really, what else can you get for $5?

Start your subscription TODAY! subscription.delta-optimist.com or call 604-946-4451 *Voluntary pay program is limited to current distribution area

604.630.3300

TODAY'S PUZZLE ANSWERS

*PLUS GST

*PLUS GST

Find a Qualified Plumber Fast In Our Home Services Section 604-444-3000 classifieds.royalcityrecord.com

A28 The Delta Optimist December 20, 2017

Come Worship Together as a Family & Celebrate the Birth of our Saviour LADNER CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

Saviour

Lutheran Church

4594 54A Street, Ladner, B.C. • 604-946-7033 office@ladnercrc.com • www.ladnercrc.com

WELCOMES YOU Candlelight Service

Sunday, Dec. 24, 6:30 pm Combined with Living Waters Chinese Christian Church

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7:00 pm

A Candle light Service

(Chinese & Mandarin services every Sunday at 10:30 am) Christmas Morning Service • 10:30 am Combined with Living Waters Chinese Christian Church

Pastor Vic Esperanza 4737 57th Street, Ladner 604-946-2112

BENEDICTION LUTHERAN CHURCH Christmas Eve Candlelight & Carols Service at 4pm and Christmas Day Communion Service at 11am.

Advent and Christmas Services at Ladner United Church Connect, Deepen and Engage – you are welcome as you are!

Sunday Dec 24 – Christmas Eve 10:00am – Blockbuster Carol Sing and Lighting the Candle of Love (Email your favourite carol and the reason why to office@ladnerunited.org Cider and Hot chocolate during our informal worship and carol sing.

We Light the Christ Candle 5:00pm – A Celebration of Christ’s Birth – Friendly to Wee Ones 7:00pm – A Celebration of Christ’s Birth – Lessons and Carols: Sermon by Jim Short 9:00pm – A Celebration of Christ’s birth – Lessons and Carols; Communion: Sermon by Jim Short Services continue at 10:00am through January

GOOD NEWS. GREAT JOY. ALL PEOPLE.

5575 6th Avenue, Tsawwassen

604-943-3432

JOIN US SUNDAYS @ 10am CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

EVERYONE WELCOME

10AM & 5PM

www.ladnerunited.org

St. David Anglican Church www.stdavidsdelta.com

Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24th 10am ~ Fourth Sunday of Advent, Morning Prayer (Book of Alternative Services) 4pm ~ Spoken Word Nativity Pageant: “something happened . . .” & Holy Communion

All Saints Anglican Church 4755 Arthur Drive, Ladner 604-946-8413 • www.allsaintsladner.org Saturday 23 December 7:00 pm Blue Christmas Christmas Eve 4:00 pm Christmas Pageant 6:30 pm Carols • 7:00 pm Family Eucharist 10:30 pm Carols • 11:00 pm Midnight Eucharist Christmas Day 10:00 am Eucharist

Sacred Heart Catholic Church celebrates with You, The Good News of the birth of Jesus Christ

Christmas Eve Schedule 5:00 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 pm 11:00 pm

Children’s Choir Folk Choir Young Adult Choir Mixed Voice Choir

8pm ~ Christmas Reception with refreshments 9pm ~ Christmas Eve Candlelight Service & Holy Communion Christmas Day, Monday, December 25th 10am ~ Christmas Morning Holy Communion Service (Book of Common Prayer) 1115 - 51a Street, Delta, BC (cul-de-sac at 51a Street and 10a Avenue) Tel: (604) 943 4737

Christmas Day 9:00 am Organ Music 11:00 am Organ Music

A Blessed and Merry Christmas to the Community from Sacred Heart Parish 3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner 604-946-4522