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Williams elected TFN chief, again

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Bryce Williams has again been elected chief of the Tsawwassen First Nation in a rematch with long-time former chief Kim Baird.

Chief Williams won by a 106-86 margin as members of the tiny treaty nation turned out Wednesday to vote for a new chief and council to govern for the next three year term.

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SD37 faces $3.5 million shortfall The Delta School District is proposing to make $1.9 million worth of spending cuts and borrow $1 million from reserves into order to partially shore up a projected $3.46 million deficit for the next school year.

The budget deficit can be chalked up a significant projected enrolment decline, a 47 per cent reduction of the province’s bus funding over three years, an increase of teacher and employee benefit costs, and the carry-forward of a $1.7 million shortfall from last year. ❙ See story, P.3

Baseball is back Baseball in South Delta got back into the swing of things last weekend in both Ladner and Tsawwassen, as most minor baseball teams hosted their first home game of the season. Mayor Lois Jackson was on hand Saturday (April 6) to throw out the first pitch of the newly reopened Ray Carter field, which was refurbished with the help of the Corporation of Delta. ❙ See story, P.26

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Williams re-elected TFN chief An estimated 74 per cent of eligible voters took part in do-over of Sept. 5 election ❙ Adrian MacNair reporter adrian@southdeltaleader.com

Bryce Williams has again been elected chief of the Tsawwassen First Nation in a rematch with long-time former chief Kim Baird.

Chief Williams won by a 106-86 margin as members of the tiny treaty nation turned out Wednesday to vote for a new chief and council to govern for the next three year term. The election was a do-over of the Sept. 5, 2012 election results, which were invalidated by a judicial council ruling in December, citing irregularities in the posted date on election notices.

“I’m glad it’s finally over, relieved, and just happy to continue on with business and move forward with all our initiatives,” said Williams Wednesday evening.

“Thanks for the support from the

community. It really means a lot. It’s time to get to business and continue moving forward. The people have spoken and I look forward to working with everyone.”

The 23-year-old chief said it was nice to see a larger voter turnout in the election. An estimated 74 per cent of eligible members voted, compared to 57 per cent last election. Baird, a chief of the Tsawwassen for 14 years who was instrumental in leading her people to a historic treaty, lost her position to executive council member Bryce Williams by a 78-69 vote in the previous election.

“I’m more relieved than anything,” said Baird following the announcement of the election results. “It’s been a long and divisive process, elections are hard on our community.”

Baird said she’s content to working on First Nation issues in another capacity. Baird did say that the timing of the distribution of $500 of treaty money to each member of TFN on April 3, seven days before the election, was “troubling.”

“It sort of undermined the intent of

❙ 23-year-old Bryce Williams (on right) once again defeated former chief Kim Baird (on left) on Wednesday to win the top spot at Tsawwassen First Nation.

File photo the payments, so I think it’s unfortunate for sure,” she said. “I’m not sure whether they influenced the votes or not, I guess we’ll never know.

Williams told the Leader last week that the decision was made to distribute the money to members because it’s the anniversary date of the TFN treaty, and “there’s no political initiative behind that at all.”

In all, 262 TFN members were eli-

gible to vote, of a population of 439 members.

Elected to the TFN legislature were Laura Cassidy, Ken Baird, Louise Ahlm, Tony Jacobs, Nikki Jacobs, Melinda Cassidy, Loretta Williams, Sheila Williams, Karl Morgan, Andrea Jacobs, Jesseca Adams, and Steven Stark.

Cassidy, Baird, Ahlm, and Tony Jacobs are all eligible for appointment to the Executive Council.

SD37 faces $3.5 million budget shortfall ❙ Adrian MacNair reporter adrian@southdeltaleader.com

The Delta School District is proposing to make $1.9 million worth of spending cuts and borrow $1 million from reserves into order to partially shore up a projected $3.46 million deficit for the next school year.

Those cuts include 16.09 FTEs ( fulltime equivalent positions), although five of those FTEs are contingencies and will not result in lost jobs. The other 11.09 FTEs won’t necessarily mean layoffs either, said school district secretary treasurer, Joe Strain.

The budget deficit can be chalked up a significant projected enrolment decline, a 47 per cent reduction of the province’s bus funding over three years, an increase of teacher and employee benefit costs, and the carry-forward of a $1.7 million shortfall from last year.

This is despite the fact the ministry of education increased the per-student funding formula to $6,900 this year from $6,784 the previous year. The

school district says it just isn’t enough to cover rising costs.

“Some of our work has been hard to do knowing it will be impacting on our vision,” said district superintendent Dianne Turner, who added they are committed to maintaining initiatives like aboriginal education, technology, elementary music, and teacher mentorship.

The district will look for efficiencies in its staffing, which means reducing one FTE English Language Learning teacher ( formerly called ESL) and 3.69 F TE educational assistants for students with special needs, that will save over $250,000. But Turner said that may entail shuffling teachers to schools where the need is greatest and tweaking classroom sizes on a minute scale.

“How is it going to affect us?” asked Turner. “We won’t know right away.”

The district will need to wait until September in order to assess where the need is greatest.

One of the biggest shortfalls in the budget comes from cuts by the min-

istry of education to bussing students. prit in the deficit, with Turner say“The transportation issue is signifi- ing an estimated 320 fewer students cant,” said Turner. “It’s a big change for across the district has led them to look our district.” at focusing on increasing revenues The province from international slashed 47 per students and concent, or $728,000, tinuing education from the funding classes, two competAdministration: $284,357 formula over three itive markets among School staffing: $700,00 years, resulting in school districts in Education programs and a sudden and unB.C. materials: $185,697 expected budget Strain said school Special programs: $253,671 shortfall. The disdistricts have been Student bussing: $380,000 trict will be forced struggling year after Total cuts: $2,461,725 to reduce its busyear to find efficiensing budget by cies in spending, but $380,000 in each of with salaries accounting the next two years as a result. for 90 per cent of the budget there’s To accomplish that shortfall in trans- precious little left to cut. portation funding, the budget recomHe said they are well beyond the mendation is that district remove all point where school districts don’t get walk limit and safety bus routes, and the things on their wish list—cuts are while special needs children will still now impacting core services. be picked up, Turner said the future of Public input on the budget will take that service will require work to create place at the next school board meetgreater efficiencies and could not be ing on Tuesday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. guaranteed either.

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BC Ferries staff rescue woman A woman was sent to hospital after she went overboard from the B.C. Ferries vessel, The Spirit of Vancouver, last Friday morning, April 5, around 8:30 a.m.

B.C. Ferries confirmed the woman was not pushed and did not fall into the water, but jumped of her own accord about 1.5 kilometres from the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal at about 8:30 a.m.

Passengers alerted crew to a woman in the water.

According to BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall, the ships’ captain stopped the ship, and crews on the ferry launched a rescue boat in to the water to retrieve the woman.

Ferry crews brought the woman back on to the ferry where she was treated by paramedics, and transferred to Air Ambulance and taken to hospital in Vancouver.

Marshal praised the quick action of the ferry crews for saving the woman’s life.

“We do many different kinds of drill, including man overboard drills, in the event of a marine emergency, and our crews executed the rescue perfectly,” she said.

Marshall said people jumping from ferry vessels is “thankfully rare.”

The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Victoria helped monitor and coordinate the rescue, and sent a hover craft from Sea Island, a rescue ship from Salt Spring Island and a volunteer rescue boat from Delta, but the ferries crew rescued the woman before they arrived.

As a result of the incident, BC Ferries has cancelled the 11 a.m. sailing from Swartz Bay, and the 1 p.m. sailing from Tsawwassen.

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Municipalities frustrated by idle farms District of Kent asks Delta for support limiting non-farming use

uses on farmland operations,” said Van Laerhoven.

Coun. Ian Paton, a farmer and member of the Delta Farmers Institute, said Delta has been able to prevent similar problems here because farm sizes remain large enough to ❙ Adrian MacNair reporter discourage non-farming uses. adrian@southdeltaleader.com The reason places like Agassiz and others The District of Kent is asking for Delta’s in the Fraser Valley are having this problem support in lobbying the province to have is that conventional farmers don’t want to the B.C. Assessment Authority crack down the buy small acreages and current owners on “hobby farms” engaging in non-farming have no interest in farming.

“A lot of people that own these hobby activities. farms are doctors and lawyers that According to a letter submitted had the money to buy the hobby to council by Kent Mayor John Van farm for their daughter who was Laerhoven, properties in Agassiz into horses or a son that was into are being acquired by entrepredirt biking,” he said. neurs and developers to operate Paton said splitting farms into commercial or light industrial smaller lots prior to the creation businesses, while keeping farming of the Agricultural Land Reserve to a minimum, or not at all. in 1973 is one of the reasons those Van Laerhoven says the District lots have fallen into the hands of Kent has met with the Ministry of owners with no intention of of Agriculture and the Agriculturfarming. Consequently, there are al Land Commission, but found Ian Paton thousands of tiny acreages of prothere are only two enforcement ofductive land in Surrey, Langley, ficers to police the entire province and Aldergrove that aren’t being farmed, he for non-compliance.

Kent will submit a resolution at the up- added.

Delta’s chief administrative officer George coming Lower Mainland Local Government Association conference in May which will Harvie said their bylaw inspectors visit ask the province to grant the B.C. Assess- farms in Delta to ensure compliance with ment Authority powers to work with munic- proper farm use. When owners are found in ipalities to reclassify farmland and buildings violation, as was the case last August when that breach or exceed municipal zoning reg- East Delta farmer Bob Robertson was ordered to stop renting his barn out for parkulations for secondary business use.

“We recognize that each community is ing, the Corporation steps in.

Some owners who hold the land purely for unique and want the opportunity to be flexible in governing the type of secondary speculation pay a higher tax rate as set by

❙ A farmer works his field in Delta. The District of Kent is asking for Delta’s support in lobbying the province to crack down on “hobby farms” engaging in non-farming activities.

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B.C. Assessment Authority, but it doesn’t prevent the land from being left to fallow.

“It’s obvious that the deterrent that is there now is not working,” said Harvie. “Foreign ownership just looks at that as a cost of business, paying a higher tax rate, and the property isn’t farmed.”

Harvie said the finance department will soon report back to council on both the

business use and the classification for Delta farms not using its arable land.

Van Laerhoven said if the province enacts this legislative change it would enable local governments to collect the appropriate level of property taxes from owners and discourage illegal activities of operating large, non-farming businesses on farmland.

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Metro Vancouver can’t force ALR owners to produce ❙ Jeff Nagel reporter newsroom@southdeltaleader.com

Agricultural land that sits idle and grows nothing may seem a waste, but regional politicians say there’s only so much they can do to fix the challenges of farming in a highpriced urban area.

Metro Vancouver has spent money championing a steady stream of regional initiatives to increase the amount of actively farmed land and bolster food security.

The regional district has studied the use of agricultural lands, lobbied for tighter rules to keep mega-mansions from eating up farmland and drafted a regional food system strategy, which is yet to be implemented.

But Surrey Coun. Linda Hepner says it might all be going too far.

“I don’t know how much we can inject ourselves into forcing private land owners to farm their properties,” she said. “Land own-

ership is part of our democracy. Those who don’t want to change it are entitled to not have it change.”

Hepner said farmland in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) shouldn’t be a concern if it’s unused for farming, because it’s protected for the long term.

“Why not just consider them lands in waiting as we do other sectors?” she asked at Metro’s regional planning committee April 5.

Hepner was responding to a survey of ALR land owners conducted for Metro by Ipsos Reid at a cost of $15,000.

It found 28 per cent of the ALR in Richmond, Delta, Surrey, Langley and Barnston Island isn’t being farmed but could be.

The survey found little interest among the land owners who weren’t farming to get productive.

Some like having undeveloped forest wrapping their home in nature, like a personal park, others saw it as an investment.

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One Delta owner was keeping the land until it could be taken out of the ALR and industrialized.

Others said the soil was bad or its use was restricted due to proximity to a stream.

Nor were most interested in leasing out their land to a farmer, some saying they don’t want to lose privacy, while others doubted it would be worth the hassle or said they wouldn’t want smelly livestock like pigs or chickens.

Others interested in trying to farm complained of high risks, low rewards and municipal red tape.

“The municipalities promote themselves as farm friendly, but no one actually understands it and they don’t do anything to help,” said one Langley land owner. “It’s all smoke and mirrors.”

Of those surveyed who do farm, cattle, horses or other livestock were the top use, followed by hay, while fruit or vegetable crops

are grown less frequently and tend to be blueberries or potatoes.

Hepner backed incubator farms to foster new farmers, along with exploring ways to reduce the cost of water for farms, solve drainage issues and reduce conflict with nearby land uses.

A Metro staff report concluded ALR land owners won’t take up farming on their own without “significant intervention” from government.

And some owners “will never farm their ALR land due to lifestyle choices” no matter what incentives or assistance might be offered.

It argued supposedly unfarmable land with poor soil can still house greenhouses and barns.

The report recommends Metro work with other levels of government and farmers to “dispel the myths of agriculture in this region and to investigate financial disincentives to not farming land in the ALR.”

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TFN sewers not our problem: Delta ❙ Adrian MacNair reporter adrian@southdeltaleader.com

The Corporation of Delta will not be entering into any new agreements with Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) on their unresolved sewer problems, and has demanded Metro Vancouver solve it without them. TFN is currently undergoing massive commercial, residential, and industrial projects on its treaty lands, but does not have the sewer infrastructure to operate them.

Metro Vancouver’s chief administrative officer Carol Mason sent a March 22 letter urging Delta to enter into a five-year interim agreement to provide TFN with sewer services.

But chief administrative officer George Harvie said it isn’t feasible and that there has been no progress after years of negotiations between TFN and the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVSDD).

“The provision of sewer services to the Tsawwassen First Nation is not the responsibility of the Corporation of Delta and this council has stated that to the [GVSDD] and TFN many times,” he said, adding disconnecting TFN from the sewer line at the end of the five year term would be problematic.

A report written last August by Delta’s chief engineer Steven Lam said the Corporation does not have the reserve capacity to meet TFN’s growth projections.

Delta will now issue formal notice to Metro Vancouver and TFN that the Corporation will refuse to participate in discussions and will not entertain any future sewer servicing agreements with TFN, even on an interim basis.

“It’s very unwise for Delta to continue to enter into any discussions,” said Harvie, adding the original interim agreement was based only on servicing existing homes on TFN lands. “It’s not for the homes that were there for many years and need proper sewers, it’s now for the malls that they’re going through.”

Mayor Lois Jackson said she’s disappointed that Metro Vancouver “doesn’t seem to get it, or they don’t want to get it.”

An inability to resolve the sewer issue was cited as the reason for firing TFN’s chief administrative officer Doug Raines in March. Tom McCarthy, director of public services at TFN, said they’re still hoping to come to some

kind of an agreement with Delta.

He said there are a number of options for TFN, including becoming a member of the GVSDD, building their own sewage infrastructure, or working with Delta, which is the preferred choice.

“We are hoping to reach an agreement to access regional sewer services,” he said, whether that solution comes from Delta or elsewhere.

TFN has a number of servicing agreements with Delta already in place, including water, fire, police, animal control, parks, and drainage.

McCarthy said they are awaiting a report from Metro Vancouver that will look at infrastructure options for TFN. In October, TFN offered to purchase Delta’s force main, built and owned entirely by the Corporation, for $3 million and transfer ownership to Metro Vancouver. Staff came back with a report to council indicating the South Delta force main covers over 26 kilometres with a historical cost of more than $20 million and an estimated replacement cost of $46 million, including land. Pump stations associated with the South Delta force main represent an estimated infrastructure cost of more than $6.5 million to build and a replacement cost of at least $13.5 million.

In the past five years alone, Delta has undertaken approximately $9 million worth of improvements to the South Delta force main and associated pump stations.

TFN has had its own sewer plant since 1996 which services the tiny community of fewer than 350 people. Only one portion of TFN lands has been connected to the Delta sewer system since the 1980’s— the 92-lot Stahaken subdivision. But it wasn’t until about two years ago that TFN began trying to negotiate in earnest to connect with Delta’s sewer system.

In 2009-10 a tripartite five-year agreement was made with BC Ferries, Delta and TFN to run a sewer line from the ferry terminal along Highway 17 to connect to Delta’s sewer system near 56th Avenue, which runs north to the Annacis Island Sewage Treatment Plant.

Metro Vancouver rejected that agreement during a July 2011 in camera meeting, but were later overruled by the province. No sewer servicing agreement between TFN and Delta has since been signed.

Cameras catch illegal dumpers Dumping that unwanted garbage or furniture in back alleys and rural roads can now land violators a $500 fine.

Delta council has approved an increase of $200 on the amount people can be fined for flouting the dumping bylaw.

Several residents trying to skip the Vancouver landfill lineups and costs have been dumping their garbage illegally, but thanks to hidden surveillance cameras installed by the Corporation of Delta some of those people have been caught.

“It costs us a lot of money to clean up these sites,” said chief administrative officer George Harvie on Monday.

Those costs forced municipal staff to

install hidden cameras to catch people who think they can save a buck. Harvie said the cameras work day and night and act as a deterrent.

Mayor Lois Jackson said a $500 fine isn’t really enough, but it’s a start.

“It is really a terrible thing that people do not abide by these laws,” she said.

“They have the nerve to dump all their garbage in the middle of the roadway.”

Coun. Scott Hamilton suggested violators should be publicly shamed by displaying their name and face on Delta’s website.

Illegal dumping can be reported to the Corporation by calling the bylaw enforcement office at 604-946-3340 or by email at bylaw-enforce@delta.ca.

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The first all candidates’ meeting for the riding of Delta South will be held April 16 at Delta Secondary School’s Genesis Theatre.

The South Delta Leader is once again sponsoring the pre-election debate to help ensure local voters have the best information at their disposal when they cast their ballots on May 14.

Candidates competing to represent Delta South - including independent MLA Vicki Huntington, BC Liberal candidate Bruce McDonald, and BC NDP candidate Nic Slater - will be on hand to answer questions from a panel led by South Delta Leader editor Robert Mangelsdorf.

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❙ NDP candidate for Delta South Nic Slater is counting on a tight three-way race in May’s provincial election. Slater moved to Delta in 2005 after 25 years in Whistler where he owned and operated a pair of small businesses.

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DP candidate for Delta South Nic Slater hasn’t lived in Delta for nearly as long as his two political rivals in the upcoming provincial election, but he believes his background and political experience more than make up for that. Slater grew up in Montreal the son of a Jewish father and a Norwegian mother. After completing a degree in agriculture at McGill, Slater came out west to find work in the orchards and vineyards of B.C. However, given Slater skied competitively in his youth, it was only a matter of time before he gravitated to Whistler.

“We called it the Black Hole at the time, because Whistler was sucking in all the best skiers from around North America,” he says.

With little in the means of agricultural work to sustain him in the then-tiny resort town, Slater decided to work in sheet metal, and by 1985, owned his own metal shop.

In 1997, he and his partners built a lodge above what is now the Callaghan Valley with a backcountry tenure of 8,000 hectares. Slater was partly responsible for introducing the Vancouver Olympic Committee for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games to the Callaghan Valley,

which would eventually be used as the cross-country skiing and biathlon venue.

But after 25 years in Whistler, and two successful businesses to his credit, Slater decided to come down from the mountains and settle here in South Delta “My wife has lived here in Delta since 1989,” he says. “She never really liked the mountains, so I became a flatlander.”

Slater’s interest in politics was piqued soon after arriving Delta, as he saw the threat that Port Metro Vancouver’s plans to expand their Roberts Bank facility posed to local farmland. While many of his neighbours opted to voice their opposition through petitions, protests and lawn signs, Slater says he felt it would be more effective to argue their concerns directly to the NDP policy-makers.

“Everyone was using placards and protesting to stop what was happening,” says Slater. “But I didn’t see that as the only way.”

Slater was elected to the B.C. NDP’s provincial executive in 2009, and has since worked full-time for the party at their Burnaby headquarters, helping to run a variety of NDP campaigns at all levels. When it comes to issues with Port Metro Vancouver, Slater knows all too well of the plight of Ladner’s floating home residents, who are facing an 80 per cent hike in their water lot lease rates.

That’s because he’s one of them.

“I’m saying [there should be] no port… but right now they can do whatever they want,” he says. “Things are going to have to change.”

In 2011, Slater ran federally under the NDP banner after another candidate pulled out, and finished second to Conservative Kerry-Lynne Findlay in the riding of Delta-Richmond East.

“We had a very limited budget and short timeline, but we were very pleased with the result,” he says.

Not long after, Slater began preparing for the 2013 provincial election. Since July of 2011, he estimates he has knocked on 4,000 doors locally.

“The best way to meet people is to have a conversation on their doorstep,” he says. Slater considers himself a party insider, and says that gives him an avenue to take local concerns to the highest levels of government.

“I can ask the questions that need to be asked for my constituents,” he says.

Slater knows all to well the NDP have a lot of ground to make up locally after Dileep Athaide took just 12 per cent of the vote in 2009. But Slater says he’s confident the NDP will have a much stronger showing this election, and he plans to make the party relevant in Delta South once again.

“It’s going to be a very tight three-way race,” he says.

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Goodbye and good riddance to the HST

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he HST is gone, finally.

And while Premier Christy Clark didn’t miss the opportunity to remind voters that the harmonized sales tax had been beneficial to the film industry, manufacturers and other businesses that received input tax credits, the politicking rang a little hollow.

The fact is that the HST – good or bad – became more than a tax. Historically, it will be seen as a symbol of everything that went wrong with the BC Liberal government since being granted its last mandate in 2009 – a symbol of everything B.C. governments, no matter the political stripe, should avoid in future.

It’s fact that former Premier Gordon Campbell went to the polls last election stating he was not considering adopting a harmonized sales tax. It’s also fact that within weeks of being elected, the BC Liberals were rolling out plans for the HST. It was such a good thing for the province, voters were told (among the pluses, huge cash payments for provincial coffers from the federal government), that the government had had a sudden change of heart.

A significantly large segment of the electorate evidently didn’t believe the message – or the timeline. They concluded they had been deceived.

And while BC Liberal loyals have muttered darkly ever since about “misinformation” spread by Bill Vander Zalm and the Stop HST movement, the latter clearly had their fingers closer to the pulse of public feeling.

Even some of the staunchest Liberals were forced to admit they had done a horrible job of selling the HST, especially after opponents gathered sufficient votes to call for a referendum.

By the time then-finance minister Kevin Falcon, launched a ‘stick figure’ campaign to explain the common-sense virtues of the HST to the public, the majority of voters were having none of it.

There may have been many good reasons for an HST, but mishandling killed it, virtues, faults and all. And the writing is on the wall for whichever party forms the next government, should they choose to read it.

A mandate to govern is not a signal for hubris, or over-confidence bordering on contempt for public opinion. It is not a blanket approval for anything a government decides to introduce. It is not an indication that democratic process is suspended, that questions won’t be asked, or that a docile public has gone to sleep for the next four years.

Let’s hope future governments learn the lesson.

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Winnipeg woman packed her bags, kissed her friends and family members goodbye, and boarded a plane to Europe on Monday with the hope she will soon be dead.

Susan Griffiths, 72, who has multiple system atrophy, a rare and debilitating disease with no known cure, cannot commit assisted suicide here in Canada. But in Switzerland and some other European countries, it is perfectly legal.

Griffiths does not want to wait and watch as her body slowly disintegrates from the disease, which is precisely what would happen if she chose to stay here in Canada.

First she would become bedridden, then blind, and unable to even speak. She would become trapped in a world of pain and suffering without the ability to communicate with the people she loves and who love her.

Although suicide in Canada is not illegal, medically supervised suicide or euthanasia

is, regardless of the expressed consent of the patient.

The news about Griffiths is timely and relevant to British Columbians, not only because people in this province have also sought the right-to-die for decades, but the topic is currently being tackled by the province’s Supreme Court.

Gloria Taylor of Westbank, B.C., was the lead plaintiff in the BC Civil Liberties Association death with dignity lawsuit when the B.C. Supreme Court ruled the law was unconstitutional. Though she died of natural causes last October she became the face for assisted suicide reform across Canada.

Nowhere in federal laws, with the possible exception of marijuana, are the views of the nation so at odds with the books.

Public opinion polls consistently show that Canadians support medically assisted suicide for patients who do not wish to watch their bodies slowly deteriorate and wither away.

A 2007 Ipsos Reid survey found that 71 per cent of Canadians agree it should be legal

for a doctor to assist in the death of a terminally ill patient. That number remained relatively stable at 67 per cent in a Forum Research survey in 2011.

That doesn’t necessarily mean the medical community is wholly on board with Canadians, though perhaps the Hippocratic Oath has something to do with that.

A February poll found that just 20 per cent of doctors would be willing to perform assisted suicides, while 42 per cent would refuse to do them.

But that opposition shouldn’t overrule the rights of the individual. Willingness to perform abortions also vary among doctors, though the practice is still upheld (though not technically legally sanctioned).

Though philosophers will debate to eternity, it is unseemly to declare the right of an individual to choose life, but not death.

Or as Kent said in King Lear, “O, let him pass. He hates him that would upon the rack of this tough world stretch him out longer.”

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Letters to the editor VAFFC wasting taxpayers’ time and money Re: “VAPOR has it wrong”, Letters to the editor, South Delta Leader, March 8, 2013 The numbers simply do not support the claims of Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation (VAFFC) and the YVR airlines for a tanker terminal in the Fraser River.

The Vancouver Airport Proposal Opposition for Richmond (VAPOR) Society supports a prosperous YVR. We also believe that the health and environment of the Fraser River wildlife and fisheries must be protected. The river is greatly threatened by the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation (VAFFC) proposal to ship super tankers of toxic and flammable jet fuel into the Fraser River and to build a fuel unloading dock and large tank farm on the banks of the river.

Other options provided by VAFFC, are safer, more reliable and environmentally responsible.

In a publicly available 2007 legal document submitted to B.C. Utilities Commission from Trans Mountain ( Jet Fuel) TMJ (the existing pipeline operator), the current YVR pipeline capacity is listed at 1.9 billion litres /year and predicts capacity will not be reached until the total number of YVR passengers hits approximately 24 million.

It also states that in 2006 with 16.9 mil-

lion passengers the consumption was 1.3 billion litres.

The newly built 40 million-litre jet fuel tank farm at YVR brings the total storage to 50 million litres which should be a good buffer for fuel delivery and peak demands.

In addition the YVR passenger numbers are flattening. YVR’s best year was five years ago and to date the 2013 numbers are showing a 22 per cent decrease from 2012 numbers. It appears annual capacity has not been reached and growth has leveled, so VAPOR wonders why tanker trucks are still on our roads.

VAFFC will have insurance and agree to compensate a few First Nations communities if a spill decimates their fishery.

What is unclear is who will pay and how much for cleanup, compensate the fishing and tourism industries, habitat restoration from a spill, damage to property or quality of life from a fire, fuel vapour explosion or jet fuel spill. No monetary remuneration is worth any damage to the Fraser River estuary or to the quality of life of residents.

It is of grave concern that VAFFC executive director Adrian Pollard can so casually disregard the concerns of the Richmond Fire Rescue, especially when no risk-based land use assessment or fuel vapour explosion study has been done. The flammable and explosive energy contained in 80 million litres of jet fuel stored in the proposed tank farm on the Fraser and near residenc-

es could result in catastrophic conflagration. It underscores VAFFC’s total lack of consideration and respect for the safety and quality of life for the community in which they operate. The proposed marine terminal is 400m downstream from a large residential condo complex, VAFFC made no effort to directly contact those condo residents.

Pollard states that a spill is “very unlikely”, yet their own documentation predicts the probability of a 36,000-litre spill every six years and that of a 120,000 litre spill every 32 years!

The Pacific salmon has been named B.C.’s official fish, and the Fraser River is the world’s greatest salmon river. This irresponsible language by VAFFC is completely unacceptable.

VAPOR has tried several cordial requests for information from VAFFC only to be completely ignored.

VAFFC needs to stop wasting tax payer’s time with subjective statements and get back to drawing board to produce a pipeline only solution (away from residential and agricultural properties) to existing nearby refineries that eliminates jet fuel super tankers in the Fraser River estuary.

It’s a solution that this community deserves.

Scott Carswell Acting Chair of VAPOR Richmond

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Letters to the editor Electorate has only itself to blame for poor politicians Re: “Politicians to blame for low turn out,” Editorial, April 5 With the provincial election ahead of us, the old adage of “bad politicians are elected by bad citizens who do not vote” comes to mind.

It’s been said that, in a democracy, decisions are made by a majority of the people.

That really is not true!

Instead, decisions are made by a majority of those people who make themselves heard and who vote.

With just about half of eligible voters in B.C. having stayed away from the polls in the 2009 provincial election, perhaps our political journey from alienation to apathy to virtual electoral paralysis reveals that, indeed, there once was a time when we did care enough and that, in an odd way, apathy in itself has now become a formidable political statement.

That said, it was Dan Quayle ( former Vice President of the United States, serving with the elder George H.W. Bush 1989-1993) who has been credited with discovering the “real” reasons for low voter turnout when he revealed: “A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls.”

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Breeding season for local herons

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stalking heron is the epitome of stealth. It stands perfectly still, eyes focused intently, enormous bill poised, ready.

Then comes the strike and with deadly precision, the prey is grabbed and swallowed down that long, sinuous neck. A few minutes to cope with the wriggling, then it is back to stalking.

This is a great time of year to watch great blue herons. Large groups gather in the shallow intertidal, ready to feed on starry flounder, shiner perch and other fish which move closer into shore as the water warms up. It is the start of the heron’s breeding season.

Their bills turn bright orange, delicate plumes adorn their necks, and they build stick nests crazily high up in maples and conifers along the shore. The majority of great blue herons prefer company. Heron colonies are noisy, smelly places, with multiple nests in each tree and young herons soon splashing the leaves below with grey guano. Fallen dead chicks and fish remains add to the smelly debris.

Great blue herons on the B.C. coast are a different sub-species from elsewhere in North America and of “special concern” to the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife

in Canada (COSEWIC). These magnificent birds are very sensitive to disturbance at nesting colonies.

Their population is relatively small, and suitable nesting and feeding locations are becoming ever scarcer along our developed shorelines. The increase in bald eagle populations since the pesticide DDT was banned has led to some bald eagles causing havoc in heronries.

The largest heronry in the Pacific Northwest was the one at Point Roberts, WA, which was suddenly abandoned a few years ago.

Most of those herons relocated to the Tsawwassen bluff overlooking Roberts Bank, and hundreds of herons can be seen flying over the ferry causeway to feed in the intertidal area. Once the chicks are reared, the colony disperses and herons become more frequent in field margins and along ditches, where they catch frogs, snakes and voles.

Herons are also commonly seen along the tide line in Boundary Bay and roosting in neighbouring fields.

• Anne Murray is a local naturalist, blogger and author of two books on nature. www.natureguidesbc.com

Liberals not liberal at all True, the B.C. Liberals have been written off for dead by many ‘professionals,’ and I must admit that I like the way that sounds.

If such becomes the actual case, as a parting gift to the B.C. populace, they could lose ASAP their blatant misnomer party title (a practice that most political parties unfortunately adopt).

But the B.C. “Liberal” Party is going way too far.

The party was once fairly close to being truly ‘liberal,’ albeit while under the leadership of the most progressive of the three Gordons (Wilson, I believe), when the party finally made it onto the scene as Official Opposition in 1991, on top of smoldering Socred ruins.

But the current B.C. Liberal Party does not get any closer to being ‘liberal’ than whatever’s ‘liberal’ about their true libertarian ideology (look it up; it can get kind of scary in its more fervent mode).

I guess it’s all something quite like that paradox Progressive Conservative Party thing.

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Behind the blue line

2013 South Delta Leader Friday, April 12, 2013

For 125 years the Delta Police Department has worked to serve and protect Delta residents.

The South Delta Leader goes behind the “Thin Blue Line” to look at the many ways the Delta Police Department and its legion of volunteers and supporters help keep Delta streets safe.

Working like a dog ❙ Robert Mangelsdorf editor editor@southdeltaleader.com

Dogs may be man’s best friend, but for the officers of Delta Police’s Integrated Canine Services, the relationship with their dogs goes much further.

Sgt. Chris Borgstede supervises the K-9 unit, which is a joint operation between the Delta and New Westminster police departments.

“You still have that aspect of the relationship that most people have with their dogs,” he says. “But when you add that working relationship, it takes it to a whole other level. Once your dog has saved your butt a few times, it’s amazing how strong that bond becomes.”

And Borgstede has had his butt saved more than a few times by his dog.

He and his former dog Chikko once chased a robbery suspect, who had pulled a knife on an elderly woman, into a wooded ravine in the darkness of night.

Borgstede and Chikko pursued the man down a creek, but the covering officers were unable to keep up through the thick underbrush and steep terrain.

“It was just me, my dog, and this suspect in the bush in the dark,” recalls Borgstede.

Thankfully, Chikko was able to track the knife-wielding man and pounce on him before he could ambush Borgstede.

“He was a very well-known violent offender,” Borgstede says. “I’m lucky Chikko got to him before he got to me.”

❙ Delta Police Constable Jason Martens with his dog PSD Tyson Von Grunheide go through some exercises at the Delta Police Department’s Integrated Canine Services on Annacis Island. Rob Newell photo

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Since 1888, the Delta Police force has proudly served the community of Delta. It is with great pride that we, as a department, thank you for your support for the past 125 years.

It is not the officers alone that make a positive difference, it is the spirit within the community that makes a real difference— people helping people.

Thank you for being the spirit that continues to make us strive to better this community that we all work and live in.

HONOUR • INTEGRITY • COURAGE • TRUST

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‘It’s easier to train the dogs than the officers’ ❙ From P.10

The Integrated Canine Services celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

The K-9 unit, which is based on Annacis Island, includes three handlers from New Westminster, three from Delta, and Borgstede, who is in charge of training and also assigned a dog.

The partnership between Delta and New Westminster allows the two departments to pool their resources to ensure each municipality has round-the-clock K-9 coverage.

“It would be impossible to provide coverage for Delta with only four handlers,” says Borgstede.

Police dogs are used primarily to track and apprehend suspects, and to search for evidence. Often it’s the dogs that bear the brunt of a suspect’s aggression.

“They get kicked, punched, stabbed, shot,” says Borgstede.

While attempting to arrest a man with an outstanding warrant in South Delta, Chikko sacrificed himself to make sure the officers, and the suspect, were safe.

When police arrived at the home, the man came out bearing a pitchfork, pointing it at police officers and refusing to come peacefully. Chikko was able to take down the man, but was stabbed with the pitchfork in the attempt.

“Our only other option at that point was lethal force,” says Borgstede. “[Chikko] probably saved that guy’s life by taking him down.”

Chikko recovered from his wounds, but some police dogs aren’t so lucky.

In 2006, Vancouver police dog Nitro was killed when he was struck by a moving

train while in pursuit of suspected car thief.

Borgstede’s former dog, Jellos, also died while in service, but due to natural causes.

“I lost my partner and my best friend,” he says. “They become so intertwined in your life… it’s like losing a family member.”

There’s also career implications to losing a police dog, as there may not be another opportunity to get another dog.

“It can change your life,” says Borgstede.

The bond between handlers and their police dog begins when the dog is still a puppy. Handlers are assigned a dog and undergo a 12-week training program before the K-9 team is ready to hit the streets.

“It’s easier to train the dogs than the handlers,” says Borgstede. “The dogs pick things up quite quickly, and they don’t forget.”

Borgstede says managing the K-9 unit can be a bit like managing a sports team. And like a sports team, injuries can take their toll.

One of the handlers in the unit is currently out of commission after being attacked by a loose pit bull while on duty last month.

“His hand was injured in the attack and he’s undergoing treatment,” says Borgstede.

But a sidelined handler also means a sidelined police dog.

The Integrated Canine Service works with Vancouver Police Department and RCMP K-9 units to make sure there’s always a police dog available when the Delta Police Department needs one. “[K-9] is a small community, but we look at ourselves as being on the same team,” Borgstede says. “If they need help, they’ll call us, and vice versa.”

For police work, the German Shepard is the breed of choice.

“They’re the jack of all trades,” Borgstede says. “They’re athletic, they track well, and they’re very loyal.”

While a bloodhound might be a better tracker, it’s not very good at taking down suspects. Likewise, Rottweilers might be better at taking down a suspect, but they don’t have the speed and stamina needed for police work.

The dogs often come from special breeders or other police departments. Borgstede says he likes his police dogs green, that way he doesn’t have to worry about any bad habits.

When it comes to training, he says socializing the dog and preparing them for every sort of situation is key.

“Something like a slippery floor can be a big problem, because the dog isn’t used to it and it stresses them out,” says Borgstede.

The dogs go home with the officers and are always close by their side, 24 hours a day.

“They become a huge part of your personal and professional life,” says Borgstede, who has been partnered with six police dogs in his career so far.

Handlers are expected to commit to working with a dog for a minimum of five years, but often a police dog can be in service for seven years or longer.

Once a dog reaches retirement, the handler usually adopts it, and spends the rest of its years getting spoiled rotten.

“It’s a pretty good life for a retired police dog, that’s for sure,” says Borgstede.

DPD to host police forces from across B.C. ❙ Staff writer newsroom@southdeltaleader.com

The Delta Police Department is hosting the annual B.C. Association of Police Boards conference from April 18 to 20.

Representatives from independent police forces from across the province will be in Delta to share best practices and discuss policing topics.

The theme for this year’s conference is “Building Partnerships.”

Speakers will be on hand to discuss how police forces can better partner with mental health agencies, school districts, B.C. Corrections, says communications manager Melissa Lowe.

“We are going to look at how we can leverage the assets of different groups for the same purpose: Building healthy, safe communities,” she says. “For example, police can’t function separate from school districts when dealing with students.

“It’s all about opening up the lines of communications with our partners.”

The Delta Police Department is hosting this year’s event in recognition of its 125th anniversary.

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Foundation gives back to DPD operates as a satellite police station at public events, festivals, and major crime scenes. editor@southdeltaleader.com “Police officers need somewhere to write reports, For the past 10 years, some of Delta’s biggest hold debriefings,” says Lowe. “It makes police work movers and shakers have donated their time and more efficient, because they don’t have to return to money to help the Delta Police Department pur- headquarters to do that.” chase equipment it would otherwise be unable to When dealing with a municipality that stretches afford. across 360 square kilometres, having a command The Delta Police Foundation was foundcentre close to a major crime scene not ed to help raise money for the departonly makes it easier for the police to do ment’s emergency command centre, and their job, but it helps the surrounding having accomplished that goal in 2010, community feel at ease as well. the foundation has continued to support During the investigation of the Lauthe local police force. ra Szendrei murder in 2010, the mobile “They are an amazing group,” says Mecommand unit was deployed to Mackie lissa Lowe, Corporate Planning and ComPark, not only to assist in the investigamunications Manager for the Delta Potion, but to help reassure a community lice Department. “It amazes me how they that had been shocked by the violent namanage to find the time to work hard for ture of the crime. us.” “[The command unit] stayed there for Among the Foundation’s board mem- Moray Keith three weeks,” says Lowe. “It was importbers are Vancouver Giants owner Ron ant for the public to see the police’s presToigo, Baseball Canada president Ray ence there.”

Carter, actor and author Jackson Davies, Keith says rallying support for the cause and real estate magnate Sean Hodgins. demonstrated to him how much Deltans Board chair Moray Keith, president of appreciate the work the police do. the Dueck Auto Group, says he chose to “People offered to write checks right get involved with the Foundation after away, and that really speaks to how much listening to Delta Police Chief Jim Cesspeople value [the Delta Police Departford’s passion for community policing. ment],” he says. “[The Delta Police Department] is a After the success of their initial camtremendously professional organization, paign, the Foundation decided to look so it made an awful lot of sense,” he says. for a new project to support, and last year “There are so many good causes, but podonated three new vans valued at more licing is near and dear to our heart. Policing is than $75,000 for use by volunteers at Communisomething that’s 24 hours a day and they need our ty Policing Stations in Tsawwassen, Ladner, and support.”

North Delta.

The Foundation’s first fundraising campaign The group is currently looking to identify its next helped raise more than $120,000 towards the pur- campaign, and plans to make an announcement in chase of the $400,000 mobile command unit, which the coming months.

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Volunteers provide comfort and consolation ❙ Robert Mangelsdorf editor editor@southdeltaleader.com

As a victim services volunteer with the Delta Police Department, it’s Diane’s job to show up on someone’s doorstep at the worst moments of their life.

She has been there when someone has been a victim of domestic violence, when their spouse has been killed in a car crash, and when their child has committed suicide.

“Anywhere the police go, we usually go as well,” says Diane, who has requested her last name not be used.

Victim services volunteers like Diane provide comfort and guidance to victims of crime and trauma.

Sometimes it can be as simple as a cup of tea and a shoulder to cry on.

“We’re not counsellors,” she says.

“But we’re there to listen.”

In the case of domestic abuse, Diane will take the victim and any children to a safe house. Providing victims of crime with information is also a vital part of her role.

“In the case of a sudden death, people need to know what to do next,” Diane says. It’s her job to give them direction and assistance as they plan funeral arrangements, notify family members, and navigate the criminal justice system.

“We encourage them to take steps, and give them the tools to move on,” she says.

Victim services volunteers work at least one four-hour office shift per week, as well as one 24-hour on-call shift every month. If there is a victim of crime or a traumatic event, even if it’s in the middle of the night, they are there.

“The initial crisis response is critical,” says victim services coordinator Kim Gramlich. “When someone goes through something unexpected and traumatic in nature, one of the most valuable things we can do is prepare them for what comes next.”

Gramlich says her volunteers are unique and special people to be able to do what they do.

“This work isn’t for everyone,”

Volunteering with DPD Victim services volunteers are just one part of the force of community members who donate their time to help the Delta Police Department keep Delta streets safe.

There are more than 150 volunteers working in the Delta Community Police Stations, while 20 reserve constables assist in a variety of ways including bike

she says. “It’s extremely emotional, and it can be hard to witness that.

It takes quite a strong person to be able to do that.”

Diane, a former psychiatric nurse, began volunteering with victim services 14 years ago, and is now their longest-serving volunteer.

“I felt with my background, I could serve the community,” she says.

“You have to have a good ear, and be non-judgmental. Everyone goes through trauma differently, and you have to respect that. There’s no right way to grieve and there’s no timeline.”

While some cases can take an emotional toll, especially anything involving children or suicides, Diane says she takes comfort in the fact she is helping her community heal.

In addition to attending crime scenes and next-of-kin, victim services volunteers also accompany victims to court and keep them updated on the progress of the case. At any given time, a volunteer can have 20 to 25 cases to follow up on, with some cases lasting

patrols with other CoPs volunteers.

“The support we get from the community speaks volumes,” says Melissa Lowe, communication manager for the Delta Police Department.

In all, the Delta Police Department relies on more than 350 volunteers to help keep Deltans safe. With 170 officers and 70 civilian staff, the department has more volunteers than paid staff.

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more than a year.

One of the newest victim services volunteers is Caber, a canine trauma dog, who joined the Delta Police Department in 2010 as the first trauma dog in Canada.

Caber’s role is to provide comfort and support to victims of crime, and in the aftermath of 15-year-old Laura Szendrei’s murder in North Delta, Caber was brought to Szendrei’s school to support friends, students, teachers, and parents.

“Caber has a very calm demeanour and calming presence,” says Gramlich, who is also Caber’s handler. “He brings [victims] back to reality, and gives them a sense of control.”

Caber also accompanies victims during pretrial interviews to help put them at ease, and Gramlich hopes to introduce Caber to the courtroom itself, to help witnesses when they testify.

“They have been doing this for years in the US, but it’s totally a new thing in the Canadian justice system,” says Gramlich.

“We couldn’t do what we do with our volunteers,” says Lowe. “I think this community really understands that public safety is everyone’s responsibility. The public are the police and the police are the public.”

Having the extra help frees up police resources, allowing officers to respond to calls other forces might not be able to.

“It’s an extension of our community policing philosophy,” says Lowe. “No

❙ Victim services volunteers like Diane help people through their darkest moments.

Robert Mangelsdorf photo In many ways, dogs can be ideal therapists for victims of crime.

“Dogs aren’t judgmental, they don’t see your religion, race, age, sexual orientation,” says Gramlich. “[They’re] just there to help them get through the experience.”

call is too small.”

For victim services volunteer Diane, being able to give back is a reward in itself.

“I think it’s an honour to give back to the community,” she says. “It’s a much-needed resource in any community, and it’s really appreciated.”

• To learn about how you can volunteer with the Delta Police Department, visit deltapolice.ca/volunteer

Delta Police Department on 125 years of service.

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Delta Police Pipe Band travels the world The Delta Police Pipe Band, formed by members of the police department in 1971, is a traditional Scottish pipe band that has, over the years, grown to a complement of 33 pipers and 20 drummers. The band roared to international attention last November when it was invited onstage during Sir Paul McCartney's "On the Run" tour at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver in front of 40,000 fans. The band performed the Wings Classic "Mull of Kintyre" with Sir Paul as part of his encore, and the ensuing fame has generated a great deal of interest in the group. The band followed up the performance with a sixcity tour of Germany with MusikParade in March, visiting Flensburg, Hamburg, Cologne, Berlin, Leipzig, and Cottbus.

Rooted deep in military tradition, the band has also participated in several international Tattoos, formal drumming performances with origins dating back to the 17th Century. Throughout the years, the Delta Police Pipe Band has

had numerous brushes with royalty, performing before Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II in Vancouver in 1983, and later in front of Prince Charles and Princess Diana at Expo 86.

Ever mindful that its members are Delta police officers sworn to serve and protect the community, the pipe band has been involved in many charitable events. Most recently, this includes performances at the Tsawwassen Legion in December for a Christmas toy drive to benefit Delta children, and again in February to raise $2,400 for B.C. children with special needs.

The Band is currently under the direction of Pipe Major John Ralston and Drum Major Moe Coll. The band uniform is complemented by the green and blue Ancient Smith Tartan, worn in honour of the Band's co-founder, Chief Constable Mervyn W. Smith.

For more information, including photos and videos of the band, visit deltapolicepipeband.com.

“no call too small” Thanks for keeping the community so safe.

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DPD by the numbers 170 70 350 $29.2 million 27,909 594 540 5,570 55 72 79

Number of officers Number of civilian staff Number of volunteers 2012 budget Calls for service (2012) Delta population per police officer (2011) B.C. population per police officer (2011) Delta criminal code offences (2011) Delta crime rate (0ffences per 1,000 residents in 2011) Metro Vancouver regional crime rate (2011) B.C. provincial crime rate (2011)

Source: B.C. Ministry of Justice, DPD

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Liaison officers offer proactive policing ❙ Robert Mangelsdorf editor

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As the school liaison officer for Delta Secondary School, Const.

Sean Doolan knows all too well the many pressures facing teenagers today.

That’s because his two teenage daughters also attend the school he’s tasked with serving.

“Being a parent myself here, it’s a big help,” he says.

Doolan is one of five Delta constables assigned as a school liaison officer. In addition to DSS, he is also assigned to seven elementary schools in Ladner: Delta Christian, Hawthorne, Holly, Ladner, Neilson Grove, Port Guichon, and Sacred Heart. A school liaison officer’s main function is to provide a safe environment for the schools they are assigned to, says Doolan. That means dealing with issues like bullying, violence, vandalism, drugs, discipline, mental health, and even student drivers.

“High school can be a difficult time for a lot of kids, and for parents too,” he says.

And when there is a problem at school, there is often a problem at home. Part of Doolan’s job to intervene if a child is at risk, and help them get the supports they need. Sometimes it’s something as simple as having a sit-down with a child and their parents.

“On a Friday afternoon, I’m of-

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ten in someone’s living room,” he says. “A lot of times parents just need encouragement, they need to know what to do.”

Doolan has been with the Delta Police Department for the past 10 years, and school liaison officer for three. Before becoming a police officer, he worked for B.C. Sheriff Service for 18 years, working with youths in custody.

Much of Doolan’s work as a school liaison officer is educational, and he gives presentations to classrooms every week

on topics ranging from safe driving habits to stranger danger.

“Sean is very much part of the educational team in the school,” says DSS principal Terry Ainge. “School liaison officers are certainly a valuable service and an important component to what school’s provide.”

Last year, DSS underwent a Code Red lockdown after a distraught man with a gun was engaged in a police standoff nearby.

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Delta Police, mental health workers team up ❙ Kristine Salzmann news@southdeltaleader.com

In 2012, the Delta Police Department’s Community Health Intervention Program (CHIP) received 837 mental health-related calls, the highest number since its inception.

Delta Police created CHIP in 2008 in an effort to assist and support rather than incarcerate those with a mental illness who are in frequent contact with police. CHIP partners a Delta Police officer – Const. Danny Simone – with two mental health workers, one from Delta Mental Health and a liaison from Delta Hospital.

The program strives to connect mental health clients with resources in the community, such as Delta Mental Health or a local psychiatrist or physician.

“Sometimes there isn’t a lot we can do at that moment, but we will follow up for ongoing support – build some rapport with them, so down the road maybe we can get them to accept some service,” Simone said.

CHIP also develops care plans for people they are in frequent contact with.

A care plan is linked with the person’s address, so when an officer is called to that home he or she has guidelines from a mental health professional on how to proceed.

For instance, say Delta Police receive a call from someone claiming their neighbour is trying to break into their home. If the address is flagged, the officer can see the person is diagnosed with schizophrenia, which will affect their approach to the call.

“A lot of the time we’re attending the same call from the same person – perhaps they’re paranoid they’re being followed or their house is being broken into. The care plan will lay out a few simple things the officers can follow so they are dealt with in a uniform way,” Simone explains.

According to a report titled “Mental Illness and Suicide in Delta” (see sidebar), prior to CHIP’s inception the program was expected to see 10 to 15 high risk clients a year.

In it’s first year, CHIP received 685 calls.

Simone said the number of calls for service to

CHIP have grown since 2008 partly because the program has broadened its scope to include geriatric cases (such as people with dementia), and because the department’s officers have become better at recognizing when a mental health professional is needed.

“And that’s a bit of the success of the program as well,” Simone said.

“I think our officers exercise a fantastic amount of discretion when they’re dealing with something like that. Because we deal with so many calls that are related to mental health or addiction, I think they’re quite sensitive to the fact that these people need some help and service rather than put into the criminal justice system.”

He also commended the

of note is that previous to this attempt, she had 134 prior contacts with police.

This example was given in a report titled “Mental Illness and Suicide in Delta,” and according to the document, the woman’s story is not uncommon.

The report, prepared for the Delta Police Board in January 2013, states that Delta police responded to 167 suicide attempts between Feb. 2010 and Dec. 2012, about one per week.

Of those, all but one person had multiple contacts with police.

The report illustrates how police often assume the role of front-line mental health workers where the subject of the call for service often needs medical rather than police attention. It also highlights the impact mental health cases have on police resources, and the need for long-term solutions for providing treatment and support for those suffering from mental illness.

mental health workers partnered with CHIP, particularly Renata Arnold with Delta Mental Health, who has been with the program since the beginning.

“As far as that cliche of making a difference I know we make a difference in people’s lives,” Simone said.

“It doesn’t always come as fast as we would like, but I know in the end we’re a terrific resource for people and their families.”

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Doolan organized the evacuation of the school, as 1,300 students were led out the rear entrance, loaded on to busses and taken to Sacred Heart School where their parents could pick them up.

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One of the challenges for officers is the amount of time spent guarding clients in overcrowded hospitals.

Delta Const. Danny Simone said the average wait time is a little over two hours.

“Some waits are very short sometimes they can be half an hour. But sometimes they can be up to six hours,” he said.

Among the recommendations in the report is prioritizing mental health clients being guarded by police so officers can return to regular duties within the community. It also calls on the province to provide funding for guarding patients at hospitals.

Mayor Lois Jackson passed on the report to the B.C. Ministries of Health and Justice in a Jan. 31 letter, and plans to bring up the

Delta Police Board’s concerns at the B.C. Association of Police Boards AGM this month.

Wrote Jackson, “The province and Ministry of Health must develop strategies to better deal with people in our communities suffering from mental health disorders, rather than downloading this responsibility to local government and police agencies.”

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❙ Food Skills for Families community facilitator Sepia Sharma is encouraging low income families to register for its ‘Smart Budget’ course, which starts April 13 in Ladner. Rob Newell photo

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Program offers families food skills

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epia Sharma has an encouraging message for Delta families: you can shop, cook and eat healthy meals on a budget.

Sharma is a community health specialist with the Fraser Health Authority and a trained facilitator for Food Skills for Families (FSF), a program offered by the Canadian Diabetes Association.

FSF is offering its “Smart Budget” course in Ladner for low income families for five consecutive Saturdays starting April 13.

Sharma noted that residents south of the Fraser, including Delta, have been found to eat fewer fruits and vegetables per day than those in the rest of the province.

“Maybe there’s a perception that it’s not affordable or it’s not accessible,” she said.

The “Smart Budget” course aims to show parents that eating healthy can be both those things.

“Helping your children develop healthy eating habits can be a challenge, and the goal of this program is to provide easy-tounderstand tips, techniques and cooking skills for parents who are finding it difficult to make healthy eating the low cost and the easy choice for their families,” Sharma said.

Each three hour session involves both discussions and hands-on cooking to practice recipes like chicken or beef tacos ( find this recipe –and all Local Flavour recipes – at southdeltaleader.com/lifestyles).

Participants learn strategies to reduce sodium intake, enjoy good fats, increase fibre intake and look for hidden sugars, as well as lessons on proper food storage and food safety.

Sharma also talks about how to practice “mindful eating,” and encourages people to share family barriers to healthy eating so they can discuss how to overcome those challenges.

“And whatever we learn, we share with others in our community – that’s one of

the goals, too.”

Through questionnaires, focus groups and follow-ups, FSF has found participants end up eating more fruits and vegetables on a daily basis, are cooking more meals from scratch, have a higher level of knowledge about what foods are healthy, and are using less table salt, sugar and fat.

Added Sharma, “It’s important to know that a substantial number of people in B.C., while not food insecure, are malnourished, either through overconsumption of foods that should be in moderation, or through under consumption of nutritious foods.”

The free, five Saturday course is hosted by the Reach Child and Youth Development Society in Ladner starting April 13, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To register, call Sharma at 604-507-5445.

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SD37 students compete in film fest Port Guichon student Jeremy Loewen wins for animated short ❙ Kristine Salzmann REPORTER newsroom@southdeltaleader.com

A wide-eyed purple worm moulded of clay inches it’s way up a steep rock, dives overboard and carefully makes its way over other obstacles before emerging from a mug with wings.

The endeavor is followed by the words: “Believe in your self [sic] and you can accomplish anything.”

The succinct and charming animated film titled The Worm that Could Do Everything by Port Guichon elementary student Jeremy Loewen was one of the winners of this year’s Delta Interschool Film Festival.

The third annual festival celebrated creativity within Delta schools by encouraging the submission of short (30

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An NDP government would increase tax credits for movie, TV and video game production in B.C., to counter higher tax breaks offered by Ontario and Quebec.

NDP leader Adrian Dix said Tuesday that if his party forms a government in the May 14 election, it will increase the tax credit for labour expenditures by foreign and domestic productions in B.C. from 33 per cent to 40. That would cost the provincial treasury $45 million a year, assuming increased movie and TV production.

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❙ Weight can be hard to lose, and easy to gain. Contributed photo

Progress made, progress lost lates around the house.

So, when I left Ladner on a Wednesday night I was 169 pounds and feeling pretty good.

I get back to Ladner and go to the gym on Monday morning and guess what, I am 174 pounds.

Lovely!

When I post my woes on facebook people tell me it’s water retention. I believe that might be true.

But I am not thrilled.

The whole Opa Birthday Weekend fiasco made me realize how easy it is to gain back any weight that I worked so hard to lose. And it made me realize, though I already know it, that I have no willpower.

❙ Nancy Watson Willborn All was going well. I was enjoying going to the gym on a regular basis and really sweating. A few pounds were coming off and I was getting compliments on my “new look.”

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Cravings for chocolate and giving in to them. Lower back pain. Grumpiness. Eating whole trays of those healthy brownies the South Delta Leader wrote about.

Then, I go to Winnipeg for my fatherin-law’s 90th birthday.

I had great intentions. Took work out clothes and even used the gym once while in the hotel.

But then Opa made Opa Buns. White flour and a little bit of salt. Once they are hot and out of the oven, that is when you add the butter and the peanut butter and the salami and the cheese.

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❙ A New you

HealtH, cosmetics and improving your well-being

getting older, the natural way ❙ Staff writer newsroom@southdeltaleader.com

It happens to all us. We age.

Some of us take it in stride, with pride. Some of us try to avoid or ignore it. Some simply are in complete denial.

And some enjoy it as an inevitable ally.

George Carlin, the comedian, once mused on aging: “Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we’re kids?

If you’re less than 10 years old, you’re so excited about aging that you think in fractions.

‘How old are you?’

‘I’m four and a half!’

You’re never thirty-six and a half. So you become 21, turn 30, push 40, reach 50 and make it to 60. You’ve built up so much speed that you hit 70! After that it’s a day-by-day thing; you hit Wednesday!”

It always makes me smile.

Most anti-aging strategies cannot be found in a jar of expensive cream (although, it

can help, especially if it has a sunscreen).

Yes, some of us are benefitting from advances in science and medicine. Are we truly now living richer, fuller, healthier lives?

As a naturopathic doctor, I am often - well, daily - asked about my favourite anti-aging strategies. I think it is wonderful to try to retain our health and vitality.

And I do not think there is anything wrong with wanting to look and feel great.

Here are some of my favourite anti aging strategies, head to toe: • Keep your brain active.

Truly the adage if you don’t use it, you lose it applies here.

Never stop learning. Jill Bolt Taylor’s book, My Stroke of Insight is an incredible look at brain plasticity and recovery.

• Eat good molecularly distilled Omega 3 oils daily. Yes, its true. These oils are vital for our brains, our skin, our immunity, for helping reduce inflammation…

• Wash your face with care morning and night. I love the Eminence lemon cleanser.

Use sunscreen during the day. (Again I love eminence mineral sunscreen. It kept me from burning even in Kenya) Sun damage is still the leading cause of premature aging.

Creams with vitamin A and C derivatives seem to have some of the best results.

• Wear sun glasses. Sun damage to our eyes happens without us even realizing. Besides, James Dean truly did look good.

• Stop and smell the roses.

Reduce your stress. Meditate.

My lovely patients challenged me to do the Deepak / Oprah 21-day meditation challenge.

It was absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend it.

• Laugh and play, often!

George Bernard Shaw said, “You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.”

• Eat mindfully. Drink lots of water. Eat five colours a day of fruit and vegetables. Never

❙ Dr. Heli McPhie is a naturopathic doctor practicing at The Village Clinic in Tsawwassen. Visit thevillageclinic.com or call 778-434-3072.

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An instructor for bridal hair fashion at the Blanche MacDonald Centre in Vancouver—one of the top beauty schools in Canada—and a hair stylist in film and television, Hanson is at the cutting edge of hair fashion.

And now that he and his family have moved to Tsawwassen permanently, he wants people to know that South Deltans don’t have to go to Vancouver to get a world-class stylist.

“I see a lot of people going to Vancouver for their hair because they haven’t found somebody they like,” says Hanson, who runs Ingrid’s on 12th in Tsawwassen.

Hanson says people in South Delta may not be aware they can get professional hair styling here without having to travel to the big city.

“People think, oh a small town, so you’re not going to get that service,” he says.

Hanson wants to change that mentality.

He wants to change the pricing mentality as well.

An upscale salon in Vancouver can charge up to $300 for highlights simply because it’s in the city.

Ingrid’s on 12th charges $120 with the same degree of skill and professionalism.

“It’s not these outrageous Vancouver prices,” he says.

Hanson says his experience as a hair designer gives him a big advantage over other salons filled with twenty-something stylists.

“All those looks, people say, oh I want something ‘80s. Well, I’ve done the ‘80s. I’ve done the ‘70s. I don’t have to learn them.”

And working in television and film offers him the opportunity to do a wide range of styles, locations, and periods in history.

“Actors will come from Los Angeles, New York, and London, so I’m dealing with all the latest styles.”

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❙ A New you Running at your own pace Workout trends like hot yoga, Pilates, and P90X ab-rippers come and go. But running remains king.

Kevin Ridley, owner of The Run Inn in Tsawwassen, has been running for 35 years and he has a simple answer for it.

“Probably the biggest reason why running has still been around as an exercise or activity and hasn’t really lost its steam is it’s probably the easiest thing to do to get fit, lose weight, and get healthy,” he says.

Running, jogging, or walking is an innate ability that people enjoy because they can set their own pace, go whenever they want, and all they really need is a pair of good shoes.

That’s where Ridley comes in.

When he opened The Run Inn in Tsawwassen 10 years ago he saw a lack of speciality running stores in South Delta.

“It’s a really active community and I think that’s when we kind of saw that there’s a lot of runners out here,” says Ridley.

South Delta is blessed with great places to run, like Centennial Beach Park, Deas Island, and multiple trails in Ladner.

Ridley has taken that active market in South Delta and created more than just a business model that works.

The Run Inn provides clinics for people of all ages and fitness levels, focusing on their specific needs.

“The biggest thing with training for us is making sure people are doing the right amount for their level,” says Ridley, which much of the time means ensuring people aren’t doing too much, too fast. That prevents injury and keeps people in the sport.

Whether taking part in a clinic or buying running shoes the approach is the same. Ridley looks at how a person walks, the wear of their shoes, history, previous injuries, what type of training they do, and where they’re running.

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It used to be that undergoing the knife to fix cosmetic flaws and skin disfigurements was costly, time-consuming, and dangerous.

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With the View Laser Skin Rejuvenation Clinic in Tsawwassen, physicians Dr. Martin Ray and Dr. Judith Fletcher can provide less invasive, non-surgical methods.

“It’s a very new field and growing,” says Ray, who has been a family doctor in Tsawwassen since 1986. “Medical aesthetics is one of the most rapidly growing industries.”

The good news is that means the cost for medical aesthetics—formerly only available through surgery—has brought down the cost.

“Before, cosmetic surgery was not available to many people and now we have procedures that can provide benefit that’s within the realm of your average person,” he says.

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Drs. Ray and Fletcher offer an half hour complimentary consultation, which goes over medical history, listens to the comments and concerns of the client, and then designs a program for that person.

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The reigning Coastal Cup Champs Ladner Threat U-18 moved on to the round of eight with a thrilling victory over the Surrey Chaos in Cloverdale this past Sunday.

Scoreless for the first half, the teams each had several opportunities to capitalize in the second half but both goalies made some spectacular saves.

Midway through the second, a collision at the Chaos goal saw a direct penalty shot awarded to the Threat.

Celine Coschizza made no mistake putting her shot top corner for a one goal lead.

It looked the Threat were going to hold on for victory in regulation but late in the second half the Chaos were awarded an indirect kick just outside of the box and were able to bend one up and over the

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Baseball in South Delta got back into the swing of things last weekend in both Ladner and Tsawwassen, as most minor baseball teams hosted their first home game of the season.

Mayor Lois Jackson was on hand Saturday (April 6) to throw out the first pitch of the newly reopened Ray Carter field, which was refurbished with the help of the Corporation of Delta.

“The rain held off, so we were happy about that,” Tsawwassen Amateur Baseball Association president Debbie Willemsen said while laughing.

Willemsen said player turnout this year has been good, but with so many sports playing in the same short spring window, minor baseball enrolment everywhere have declined over the years.

“After talking with the heads of Baseball B.C. they’re hearing the same thing from all the associations,” she said. “But we’ve still got a good, solid number of teams in all our divisions.”

Willemsen said they’re excited to reopen their junior men’s division for the first time in 10 years, which provides players aged 18-25 an opportunity to continue playing competitive ball instead of going to the “beer leagues.”

“Now our association runs from 4-year-olds in our blastball program right to 25-year-olds. It’s great for these kids that normally once they’ve hit 17 they’ve aged out of Tsawwassen baseball.”

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ner Minor Baseball Association, said they also had a great turnout at their opening ceremonies, with “lots of smiling faces.”

Moubert said the association’s registration numbers are up this year and is hopeful to continue their strong success on the diamond.

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defensive wall for another top shelf goal. Knotted at 1-1, the two teams went in to extra time. The format in Cup play is two 15 extra time halves with no sudden death.

Again, both teams had their chances and Threat goalie Katie Cole-Mcgilligan made a spectacular save late in the second overtime to keep the Threat in the game.

After two hours of play and the last hour with no substitutions for the Threat, a shootout determined the victory. Again, Katie Cole-McGilligan saved the day when she stopped shooter number 5 allowing Tianna Blatchford to seal the deal by roofing the last shot.

In an e-mail to the girls on the evening of the big win, coach Raj Uppal noted it was, “The most proud I’ve been of you girls this year is today. Your unbelievable grit and determination was purely inspiring today.”

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their Mosquito AAA Tier 2 team.

Some impressive talent has come through the ranks of Lader Minor Baseball, including Tom Robson with the Toronto Blue Jays, and James Paxton with the Seattle Mariners.

Moubert said the association is hosting the Claude Schillings memorial AA pee wee tournament this year at Maple Crescent park.

The familiar call of “Play Ball” is ringing throughout South Delta.

Led by the Canadian Champion 96 Delta Heat, Ladner and Tsawwassen girls and boys begin their 2013 season this week with the hopes of fun, sun and a season of great ball.

Opening day for the South Delta Minor Fastpitch Association will be April 13th beginning at 9:30 at Brandrith Park in Tsawwassen.

The 2013 season marks the first full season as a combined South Delta association. Last year both Ladner and Tsawwassen associations worked together in tandem, but this season is the first under the leadership of President Sandra Geboers.

All teams have now been combined and each proudly displays South Delta on their uniforms.

The old Tsawwassen and Ladner uniforms are being donated to

South America leagues.

The familiar Invader SD logo now represents the entire association from Kindergarten to grade 12.

Local softball sensation Alana Westerhof will be on hand to make the opening pitch followed by a series of games.

Westerhof is a graduate of the 91 Invaders and the 91 Heat and a two-time provincial gold medalist.

This past summer she represented Delta on Team BC competing in Novia Scotia with the team placing second.

Currently, she is a pitcher for UBC. In her spare time Westerhof coaches the 01 Heat and plays senior recreational ball.

The feature game will be between the Rep 2000 versus 1999 South Delta Invaders at noon at Brandrith Park.

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• The Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club is holding an Open House from noon to 2 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity for you to find out why the many Tsawwassenites who bowl on the grass each summer and fall are so enthusiastic about their sport and their club.

The bowling green is a great place to be on sunny days or evenings, engaged in friendly competition on a beautiful stretch of grass. The game has many terms and strategies in common with curling; it provides a lot of fun, moderate exercise, and is as challenging as one chooses to make it. People of all ages participate. If your interest is piqued on Saturday, you can sign up for beginner essons to be given later in April. The club and its green are located on the north side of Winskill Park, just west of the artificial turf playing field. Parking close by is available in the lot that go to ouroffwebsite is accessed 56th Street behind and click on the Tsawwassen Medical Centre (south of Safeway).

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Wednesday, April 17

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• Are you an older driver? It’s important to re-evaluate your driving skills regularly. Constable Leisa Schaefer of the Delta Police and Karon Trenaman, Road Safety • Rockin’ for Reach benefit Program Delivery with ICBC, will concert and dance with Incoggive you information about being nito, Jerry Doucette and friends a safe driver and pedestrian at a at KinVillage Community Centre free program at Ladner Pioneer 5430 10th avenue Tsawwassen at Library, 4683-51 Street, Delta at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 at Video1:30 p.m. and at Tsawwassen Liland in Tsawwassen and Ladner.go to our website brary,on 1321A-56 Street, Delta at 7 Proceeds to Reach Child and Youthand click p.m. The new DriveABLE program Development Society. For more will also be discussed. information, visit www.facebook. com/rockinforreach

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Tuesday, April 16

• The Boundary Bay Quilters

• Friends of the Point Roberts Library are hosting a writing workshop by New York Times best selling author Linda Lael Miller to benefit the New Point Roberts Library building fund from 2-4 p.m. at the Community Center on Gulf Road. Suggested Donation is $50 at the door.

Sunday, April 21

• Ladner Christian Reformed Church hosts this year’s Lift Every Voice performance at 7 p.m. The prelude will be piano and drums while the congregation and choirs assemble. The postlude will be trumpet with organist Melvin Ras. Susanne Nordin will play for the massed choir.

Thursday, April 25

• The Delta/Richmond chapter of the Council of Canadians will host filmmaker Twyla Roscovich for a showing of her ground breaking new production: Salmon Confidential. The film documents the government cover up of what is killing B.C.’s wild salmon. This community event takes place at the Ladner Community Centre at 7 p.m. It is part of a province wide tour that has seen packed venues everywhere the film is shown. After the screenings Roscovich hosts an always lively discussion about the making of the film, the viruses, the politics and how people can come together to restore the wild salmon economy.For more information contact John Stevens at 604-9469902 • Explore Point Roberts History with the Delta History Hunters.

Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 A.P.A Road, Point Roberts.

Remember that a passport and/ or Nexus pass is required for the border crossing. The Delta History Hunters is an activity group of the Delta Museum and Archives Society (DMAS) that gathers once monthly for a fun, friendly, history-oriented activity. Join us to meet fellow history enthusiasts, while exploring and learning about our local community. There is no charge and you do not need to pre-regis-

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• Beyond the First Year: A sixweek spring series for widows and widowers who are looking for an opportunity to speak with others experiencing similar grief. Series taking Saturday, April 27 place at the centre for supportive • McKee Seniors Recreation Cencare in Ladner. Call 604.948.0660 tre presents Cinco De Mayo. Cash for more information and to register.

Bar at 5 p.m., dinner at 6-7 p.m., • Special Olympics B.C. Delta weldancing from 7-10 p.m. Mexican comes athletes and new volunteers Fare a la Kee Café. Entertainment to participate in its spring programs.

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Program. Artists and performers • The South Delta Artists Guild is are encouraged to contact Anne at calling for entries into the presticoordinator@collaboratedelta.org gious ninth annual Oil and Water for an opportunity to share their art juried art show, accredited by the or perform at the event. ...to WIN great Federation Artists. prizes of goCanadian to our website Deadline for entry is June 28. The Saturday, May 4 and click onwill run from July 25 to Aug. show • Gwen’s Growing and Giving 24 at the SDAG Tsawwassen Longplant sale will raise funds for the house Gallery. Start your paintings Orphaned Wildlife Society (OWL), now and get ready for the show. plus a bursary for a high school For more information, call 604students pursuing agricultural, 946-0644, or visit www.southdeltahorticultural or environmental artistsguild.com services. Event named after the • Positive Parenting: A Series founder, Gwen, who passed away of Workshops for Parents of Chilafter a battle with cancer. This is dren five to 12 years, presented the second event since her death.

by Deltassist at no cost to Delta Call Judy Matilda at 604-946residents. These workshops have 2069. many benefits for parents. Enjoy meeting others and feel empowered Saturday, May 11 as a parent and as an individual.

• World Migratory Bird Day is Share stories and experiences and a two-day event held annually learn and build on new skills. Group on the second weekend of May meets every Wednesday from May to highlight the need to protect 1 to May 29 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at migratory birds and their habitats.

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Langley’s Waterstone to release next phase

Appealing to the downsizing market As the baby boomers get older, many of them are looking to find a singlestorey home that they can lock up and leave when they decide to go away for awhile. The newest phase at Langley’s Waterstone, called Esplanade, has been catering to downsizers with spacious floorplans and a vibrant community feel.

“These are the largest ever floorplans offered at Waterstone,” says Scott Brown of Colliers International. “It’s also the first lofted product in the area. That loft gives you 100 square feet of extra living space.”

Along with that extra space, the homes with lofts will have 14-foot

ceilings.

Brown notes that it can be hard for downsizers to move from a larger single-family home to a small condominium, especially when they’ve been there for many years and possibly raised a family.

“There’s an emotional connection to your home,” he says.

One of the things that he has found downsizing buyers asking for is storage.

People accumulate plenty of possessions over the years, and sometimes aren’t ready to part with all of it quite yet.

For more information about Esplanade, visit waterstoneliving.ca or call 604-530-5399.

grain cabinets in Wenge veneer, while the Contemporary scheme features polished quartzite countertops and Rift white oak veneer lower cabinets and white lacquered uppers.

Moving into the bathroom, you’ll find a space made for peace and quiet. With a deep soaker tub, stylish chrome hardware and a frameless clear tempered glass shower door, you’ll feel like you’re in a spa as soon as you step inside.

Homeowners will be able to take advantage of several amenities on-site, including a fitness studio and sauna, an outdoor terrace with plenty of green space, a firepit and children’s play area, and a concierge service.

Residents will also have use of a lounge with a kitchen, bar and billiards table.

However, it’s the huge lobby that is one of the most impressive things about Vantage. With it’s 20-foot vaulted

ceilings, gorgeous marble floor and oversize chandelier, it’s truly impressive.

“The lobby blew me away,” Tayour says.

Vantage is perfectly placed within the neighbourhood. With restaurants, transit and shopping on your front steps, you won’t have to travel very far to get what you need. Elementary and secondary schools are nearby, along with the British Columbia Institute of Technology and Simon Fraser University. When you want to head outside, you’ll find plenty to love at Burnaby’s amazing parks, recreational and cultural centres.

The premium collection homes start at $599,000 and are ready to move in this spring. For more information, visit vantagebyembassy.com, call 604-294-3339 or visit the sales centre at 1902 Rosser Ave., Burnaby, open daily 12 to 5, except Thursday and Friday.

‘Only new completed development of this level in the area’

Embassy brings amazing Vantage point to Brentwood

By Kerry Vital

Embassy Developments brings sophisticated style to North Burnaby with the premium collection homes at Vantage, its modern high-rise tower in Brentwood that is becoming an integral part of the skyline.

“This is a small collection of boutique luxury homes,” says sales manager Muna Tayour. “They’re really, really spectacular.”

With penthouse-style finishings and spacious floorplans, the premium twobedroom homes at Vantage are made for elegance.

“This level of finishing is far superior” to anything else on the market, Tayour says. “This is the only new completed development of this level in the area.”

Embassy is owned by Ryan Bosa, son of real estate legend Nat Bosa. The Bosa name is well-known for high-quality homes, and Tayour says this has had an effect on buyers at Vantage.

“Being familiar with the developer is very important in purchasing,” she says.

“People are confident with Ryan and the Embassy name.”

Indeed, Bosa started Embassy in 2003 and has since continued his father’s legacy for impressive projects.

This is readily apparent in the premium collection homes, which are located on the 23rd floor and higher in the 33-storey building, so the views are spectacular. Each two-bedroom home comes with a spacious balcony to give you ample outdoor living space to entertain or relax. The huge windows bring the outdoors inside, highlighting the nine-foot ceilings that add to the airiness of your home. The two-bedroom floorplans average 1,150 square feet, so there is no shortage of space. In fact, Vantage is the only tower in the neighbourhood that offers such large suites. The two-bedroom homes are one-of-a-kind, and perfect for homeowners looking for the space of a penthouse but with the price of a condo.

When it comes to making your home your own, you are able to choose between two colour schemes, Classic and Contemporary.

In the kitchen, you’ll find full-size stainless-steel appliances and a fullheight stone backsplash. The Classic colour scheme comes with granite countertops and horizontal wood

John Sinal photos

Vantage by Embassy Development is the only new-construction high-rise in Brentwood that can offer spacious two-bedroom homes with the feel of a penthouse. With gourmet kitchens, above, and an open floorplan with expansive windows, top, Vantage is perfect for those looking for an impressive home at a great price.

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Airedale Terrier pups. P/b, ckc reg., micro, health guar, 604-8192115. email: lovethem@telus.net BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, bred at Diesel Kennel, 4 mo old, 3 male, $1000. each. (604)869-5073 BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. M/F. Black & white. Vet checked.

1st shots, $600. Call 604-250-4360

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Additions, Home Improvements Restorations, Renovations, & New Construction.

Specializing in Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. 604-218-3064

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80.

604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

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• Custom Blind Sales • Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning • Blind Cleaning & Repair WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

604.948.5450 ` www.hangandshine.ca

Quality service in South Delta since 1997

MARINE 912

KATO, 10 yr old, neutered male cat.

Moving, looking for a good happy home. Well trained, likes to be alone, but I does like to cuddle. My colour is tabby. Currently in White Rock. If you are interested please come & visit. Call: (604)542-2924 (if no answer, please leave msg.)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

ACREAGE

America’s Best Buy! 20 Acres-Only $99/mo! $0 Down, No Credit Checks, MONEY BACK GUARANTEE Owner Financing. West Texas Beautiful Mountain Views!

Free Color Brochure 1-800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com POMERANIAN pups. Ready to go.

M & F. Health guar. 778-838-2700. www.pomeraniansbyparis.com PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fawn Both parents approx 150 lbs. $950.

Call 604-302-2357

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557 .langleyautoloans.com, 1-877-810-8649

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty?

We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

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VEHICLES WANTED

2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4X4 Black Clear Title 42,420 KM $16,700 milcorinne69@gmail.com (905) 664-2300

RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualification Required!

FLEXIBLE TERMS! Cloverdale 60th &176th Spacious 708sf. 1 bdrm. Condo. Only $880/mo.

Option Fee Req. 604-657-9422

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APARTMENT/CONDO

SURREY

Regency Park Gardens Large 1 & 2 bedroom units Rent from $725.00/mo.

Phone: 604-581-8332 & 604-585-0063

NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of ELINOR KOKOTAILO also known as ELEANOR KOKOTAILO, Deceased, who died on December 3, 2012, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Administrators, EARNEST ROY KOKOTAILO and ROBERT RICHARD KOKOTAILO, at 270 10711 Cambie Road, Richmond BC V6X 3G5, before May 21st, 2013, after which date the Administrators Administrator will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which they have notice.

By: PERRY S. EHRLICH Barrister and Solicitor Kahn Zack Ehrlich Lithwick LLP270-10711 Cambie Road Richmond, BC, V6X 3G5 TEL: 604-270-9571

HOMES WANTED

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MALTESE pup, male, 9/weeks, 1st shots, dewormed & paper trained, non-shedding, $800. 604-464-5077

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

RENTALS

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso) P/B blues, ready to go, 1st shots, tails/dew claws done.

Ultimate family guardian $1000 (604)308-5665

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

ANMORE: Treed .9 level acre + 4 Bdr house. 1 km from Buntzen Lake. 604-240-7907 Wendy

Your community, your CLASSIFIEDS

BOATS

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CARPETS AND BLINDS

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

AUTO FINANCING

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

www.bcclassified.com

10% OFF - Call 604.812.9721 AMG ROOFING & SIDING. Re-roofing, new roof, gutters. WCB

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

MISC. FOR SALE

627 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324

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#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

***HOME PHONE RECONNECT*** Toll Free 1-866-287-1348 Cell Phone Accessories Catalogue Everyone Welcome To Shop Online at: www.homephonereconnect.ca

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TREE & STUMP

“ ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew.

• Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

TRANSPORTATION

REAL ESTATE

PRECISION 1 Plumbing & Heating.

Lic. & Ins. h/w tanks, service, renos, drain cleaning. Rick 604-809-6822

PRESSURE WASHING

RICHMOND - STEVESTON

TREE SERVICES

604-787-5915/604-291-7778

CALL DAVE

TRANSPORTATION

3 Bdrm Rancher with 2 full baths, kitchen/nook, famrm, livrm, dinrm 2 f/p’s, laminate floors, all appli’s, skylight, fenced yard, insulated dble garage. Quiet Location with neighbourhood park, dyke trails, schools, W.Richmond Comm Ctr, Seafair Mall & Steveston Village within walking distance.

Includes Yard Maint. N/S Inside.

1 Year lease or longterm tenants.

Ref’s & credit check req’d.

Avail June 1st. $2300/mo +utils.

Call 604-279-3838.

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

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RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT Auction - April 13th @ 11 Spring liquidation of BRAND NEW equipment! From the manufacturer to the auction block! www.KwikAuctions.com 1-800-556-5945 - (Burnaby)

548 bradsjunkremoval.com

604.220.JUNK(5865)

Local & Long Distance

C & C Electrical Mechanical

RUBBISH REMOVAL

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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RENTALS

The Scrapper

PAINT SPECIAL

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL Minimum $200 for Complete full-size Vehicles Serving the Delta Area since 1986 604-649-1627 or 604-946-0943

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South Delta Leader Friday, April 12, 2013

You are invited to the PROVINCIAL ELECTION All Candidates Debate at the Genesis Theatre

Have a question you’d like the candidates to answer? Send it to the editor@southdeltaleader.ca

Rob MANGELSDORF Questioning Panel EDITOR, SOUTH DELTA LEADER

Orville NickEL Emcee CHAIR, DELTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MEET YOUR CANDIDATES

The opportunity to meet your Delta South candidates and discuss the issues facing our community.

Bruce McDONALD BC Liberal

DEBATE PROGRAM 6:45 p.m.

Doors Open

7:15 p.m.

call to Order

7:20 p.m.

Opening Presentations

8:20 p.m.

Question & Answers

8:30 p.m.

Summary of candidates

9:00 p.m.

Adjournment

Vicki HuNTiNGTON Independent (I)

Nic SLATER BC NDP

VOICE YOUR CONCERNS Date: Tuesday, April 16 time: 6:45 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Location: Delta Secondary School, Genesis Theatre 5005 45 Ave., Ladner

A South Delta Leader event in partnership with the Ladner Business Association, Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association and Delta TV

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Friday, April 12, 2013 South Delta Leader

Join the fight against cancer!

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Prices effective: April 10th to April 14th, 2013 *While * Quantities Last Nutritious & Delicious

Fresh & Sweet

Strawberries (1lb)

2

/$3.00

2

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2/$4.00 Mexico Grown

Healthy & Tasty (Bags of 3)

Romaine Heart Lettuce

2 /$4.00

BAGS

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79¢/lb Pakistan Grown

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