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The Mitchell Bay, which has been a fixture in Ladner Harbour for more than two decades, was towed to the scrapyard last Friday.
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An iconic piece of Ladner history made its final voyage last week. The Mitchell Bay, built in 1932, was part of Canada’s Second World War “Gumboot Navy,” formed in 1939 to patrol the B.C. coast as the threat of war grew. Recruits used their own fishing boats and modified them by adding guns and other equipment to help keep the shores safe. The vessel has been a fixture at the Speed’s dock for more than 20 years and is part of the
pub’s logo. Last Friday, the historic vessel was towed to its final resting place in Shelter Island to be scrapped. The vessel was beloved by many, appearing in paintings and on the covers of phone books and magazines as it represented Ladner’s picturesque waterfront. Tony Frustaci with Sharkey’s Seafood Bar and Grille was on hand to watch the vessel get towed away. He said his chef took a video of the event, which was posted to the restaurant’s Facebook
page and shared on Speed’s Pub’s Facebook page. As of Monday afternoon, the threeminute video had more than 18,000 views. “This boat has been around for a long time and has been up and down the coast so many times,” said Frustaci. “Speed and another guy owned it and it has been on their dock for so many years. People just really love the boat. It’s a historical send off, for sure. You don’t get 20,000 views on a video like this in Ladner, so it really resonated
with a lot of people.” Several comments posted below the video also spoke of the special meaning and historical connection the vessel had for so many people. “I see the ghosts of Spence Turner and Alf Leary hovering around there. Good bye old girl. Sad end but at least she’s not left to sink or rot on the beach,” wrote Ian Estabrooks. Rosemarie Hurst said Ladner Harbour won’t be the same. “I have many photos of this boat. Too bad they had to scrap it.” Others called the vessel an icon in the harbour.
Delta’s farming community could become a dangerous landscape of walled compounds. That’s something the city hopes to avoid as it makes its submission to the province about potential regulations on the legalization of recreational marijuana. Also having provided input on a series of issues and concerns to the federal government regarding the legalization of pot, Delta doesn’t want to see the production of cannabis on lands within the Agricultural Land Reserve as a measure to guarantee food security and public safety. “Growing cannabis on prime agricultural land is a significant concern for Delta council, as it has the potential to create a proliferation of cannabis production on lands located within the Agricultural Land Reserve, thereby displacing traditional food crop production,” a report to council states. Allowing cannabis production within the land reserve could also adversely affect the value and land prices for agricultural properties, subsequently impacting the long-term viability of farmland for food production, the report notes. It also warns, “Delta police also share concerns regarding the cultivation of cannabis on Delta’s agricultural lands and identified the potential for increased risk around the presence of organized crime, robbery and commercial break-ins.” DELTA: see Page 3
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Schaefer offers warning after getting texts from someone claiming to be from CRA IAN JACQUES
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A Canada Revenue Agency scam is making the rounds in South Delta, so much so in fact that a Delta police officer has been targeted. Const. Leisa Schaefer, district liaison officer for the Tsawwassen Community Police Station, received her first text from someone claiming they were from the CRA on Dec. 21. She received a second text on Jan. 8. Both contained links prompting her to click on them to provide the CRA with vital information required to process her tax information correctly. “If I was to tap on that link I could potentially be revealing lots of personal information,” Schaefer said. “People have to be extra cautious not to tap on those links just out of curiosity. It’s best to just delete those texts.” As a police officer, Schaefer said she has seen this kind of scam and many others like it hun-
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Const. Leisa Schaefer was recently the target of a pair of CRA scams through texts to her cell phone. She is using the experience to put out a warning to the community to be aware of the dangers of these scams and to offer assistance to those who may be targeted. dreds of times and knows the warning signs, but the average citizen might not be so aware. “That is what the scam artists are hoping for — to have enough personal information whereby the person thinks the information is legit,” Schaefer said. “I had another citizen come in to see me the
other day regarding a text they had received. The scammer was seeking $5,000 and was able to provide a great deal of personal information about the citizen, enough that it sounded legitimate. If you get these phone calls, if you get these texts and you don’t feel 100 per cent comfortable, then come
see us. ”The Tsawwassen community police office is here, Ladner’s office is here. Pop in and speak to us and we will assist you and help you work it out.” Schaefer said the common CRA scam is more prevalent as tax season looms. “They use intimida-
tion techniques, they will say there is a warrant out for your arrest and that the police will be at your door if you don’t pay up and it scares people,” she said. “They will utilize everything they can in the hopes that a few will fork over money.” Schaefer wants to remind the public that government, including the CRA, does not send a text message when you owe money; the government will not pressure you to pay a fine in minutes or hours and that government does not accept payment in Bitcoin, gift cards or prepaid credit card. “If you did not initiate the call with the CRA, or with your financial institution, then do not engage. Do not click or open the links, just delete the email, delete the text,” she said. “If it’s too good to be true, then it probably is.” If you suspect you have been the target of a scam, contact police, your financial institution, credit card company or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Delta wants pot consumption prohibited in public CONTINUED from Page 1 However, if cannabis production ends up on farmland, Delta wants those operations to be taxed at the same rate as cannabis production on industrial lands. Sean McGill, Delta’s director of corporate services, noted there has been discussion on some
options, including requiring city approvals for any applications to grow on better quality farmland, while lands with lower quality soils wouldn’t require such approvals. However, Delta’s position has always been a strict no to cultivation on ALR lands stand, he said. Delta’s submission also
includes asking the province for a fair share of tax revenues to municipalities, and, in particular, municipal police forces and the RCMP. Delta also wants cannabis to be considered on the same level as alcohol, so consumption in public would be prohibited. The city also wants a ban on
cultivation in residential properties, although someone growing medical pot at home may be protected by the Charter of Rights. The product should also be sold only in the public system, according to city staff. The municipality also wants all sales and growing applications be sub-
ject to Delta’s bylaws and that details of any licence applications for cultivation be shared with local police forces. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently said the July 1, 2018 legalization date wouldn’t be met but he also gave no indication if legislation would be delayed beyond summer.
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A head-on collision Monday morning closed Arthur Drive for five hours while police investigated.
The Delta Police Department’s traffic section continues to investigate the cause of a serious two-vehicle accident that had parts of Arthur Drive closed for close to five hours Monday morning. Police received a call of an accident on the Deltaport Way overpass just after 7 a.m.
DPD public affairs coordinator Cris Leykauf said a white Chevrolet travelling southbound on Arthur Drive collided with a Black Ford 150 head-on. The Ford was travelling northbound at the time of the collision. Leykauf said the driver of the Chevy was taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries while the driver of the Ford received minor injuries.
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ing and driving and are also planning ahead with safe rides of their own or designated drivers. There is a generation of drinkers coming up that would never drink and drive. I found that our service this year was used by an older demographic too, so not too many young people used the service.” Delta Gymnastics executive director Ana Arciniega said despite the drop in numbers, she still sees the campaign as a valuable community service. “The reason we do this is this is something we can do to give back to our community,” Arciniega said. “Being an organization where we deal with children, knowing that people are going back home safe it is a success. We had 367 rides, so that’s at least two people per ride, so that’s well over 600 people that got home safely.” Money raised during the campaign goes to the society’s non-operating budget for things like equipment, facility upgrades and special projects. Arciniega said other fundraisers will be held to help offset this year’s shortfall.
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Ladner to get Richmond’s organic waste Enviro-Smart’s 72nd Street processing facility will receive all of city’s organic material by Feb. 1 IAN JACQUES
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A Ladner recycler will now be processing all of Richmond’s organic materials. It was confirmed this week that Enviro-Smart’s East Ladner processing facility will be receiving all of the City of Richmond’s organic materials starting Feb. 1. The move means Richmond will no longer be delivering any organics to Harvest Power, a composting facility in Richmond that has been the subject of more than 1,000 public complaints and has been under much scrutiny by Metro Vancouver. Richmond has been delivering organics from multi-family homes to Enviro-Smart since early last year. Now organics from single-family homes will be added to the mix. Enviro Smart was acquired in 2016 by GFL (Green for Life) Environmental Inc., a Toronto-based, Canadianowned company.
Brian King, director of operations for composting operations at GFL, said the company is excited to work with Richmond as part of its environmental program. “The City of Richmond, as does the City of Delta, have the same materials in their organics program as all the other municipalities in the Metro Vancouver area,” said FILE PHOTO King. “The Enviro-Smart, which has been accepting organic material from multi-family homes in GFL-Delta Richmond since early last year, will soon be receiving even more. facility is Enviro-Smart accepts food which Metro urged the compost. GFL is commitpermitted company to apply for in waste, yard waste, soiled ted to working with our to receive and process the summer following an paper, packaged organic clients and communities this material at our site. uptick in resident comwaste, clean wood and in providing sustainable We are looking forward plaints. agriculture organics. environmental solutions to being able to assist the That application proMeanwhile, GFL conby constantly improving City of Richmond in their cess was last updated in tinues to work with Metro our processes and techenvironmental program November when company Vancouver on its air qualand process their organics nologies.” officials were on the hot According to its website, ity permit application, into high quality Grade ‘A’
seat at a public meeting attended by close to 200 people. At that meeting, King said the company treats the air quality concerns expressed by the public very seriously and told residents they would be taking even more aggressive steps to address odour issues that have plagued the facility for years. “We hope that our systems will attract no odours. I cannot guarantee that, but I can guarantee that we will taking very aggressive steps to addressing all the odour complaints that you have,” said King. Metro spokesperson Ray Robb confirmed in an interview with the Optimist earlier this month that Metro and GFL were meeting this week to discuss the permit process further. “We will hear what their views are. We want them to achieve a timeline and we want best available control technology for the facility,” Robb said. With files from Daisy Xiong/Richmond News
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Attitudes toward casinos soften over years Lower Mainland cities that were once opposed to gaming are now home to large facilities SANDOR GYARMATI
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Gateway’s proposed casino/hotel complex for the Delta Town & Country Inn site in Ladner has begun winding its way through the civic approval process. If approved, Gateway hopes to begin construction this fall with the complex open for business by October 2020. Gateway’s application includes a
casino with up to 600 slot machines and 24 gaming tables The ball started rolling on Delta potentially having its own casino over a year ago when the B.C. Lottery Corporation invited cities to submit expressions of interest. Both Delta and the Tsawwassen First Nation expressed interest, with Delta chosen earlier this year by the lottery corporation. It’s a far cry from the
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Gateway’s proposal for the Delta Town & Country Inn site includes a casino with up to 600 slot machines, 24 gaming tables, two restaurants, banquet space and more. The application also includes a new 117room hotel. prohibiting Club Keno.’’ Other city councils at the time also didn’t like the idea of expanded gaming, including Coquitlam and Richmond. Lou Sekora, who was Coquitlam’s mayor at the time, said, ‘’I’m totally opposed to any further expansion of gambling. I was a leader on this when they were talking about video lottery terminals, and I will continue to be a leader.’’ In the late 1990s, Richmond council refused to allow Great Canadian Casino Company to relocate its tiny casino in the city to the much larger confines of the empty Bridgeport Market site. “The community and council is concerned that there not be an expansion of gaming activities in Richmond and we want a limit placed on the size of the proposed casino,’’
said Greg Halsey-Brandt, Richmond’s mayor at the time. Both Coquitlam and Richmond soon relented and large casinos have been a fact of life in those cities as well as several others in the region. Bucking the trend, somewhat, three years ago was Surrey, which already has two gaming facilities. The city would have been home to a much larger casino planned by Gateway, which wanted to shift its gambling licence from the Newton Bingo Hall to a proposed $100-million casino resort. Surrey council defeated the application, a move that later prompted BCLC, which was looking to expand gaming south of the Fraser and in the North Shore, to ask cities for expressions of interests. That’s the process that saw Delta eventually selected.
Four open houses planned for Ladner casino proposal Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd. and the B.C. Lottery Corporation will host another open house tomorrow on the proposed $70-million casino/hotel complex for Ladner. The session takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Delta Town & Country Inn, site of the proposed gaming complex. Several open houses were held last fall. BCLC last year announced that Gateway had been granted preliminary approval to relocate the Newton Community Gaming Centre in Surrey to the hotel site at the junction of highways 17A and 99. Delta submitted an expression of interest for a gaming facility but also
made it clear to the lottery corporation that the Delta Town & Country Inn was the only suitable location. Delta chose the site because of its distance from residential neighbourhoods, access to major transportation corridors and its ability to align with Delta’s tourism strategy. Delta is hosting its own series of public open houses in early February before the application comes to Delta council for consideration. All sessions will run from 4 to 8 p.m. on the following dates: • Thursday, Feb. 1 at Harris Barn in Ladner. • Wednesday, Feb. 7 at Sungod Recreation Centre in North Delta. • Thursday, Feb. 8 at Harris Barn in Ladner.
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Patonworriedfarmers ANNUAL left out of farm review BRA & SLEEPWEAR MLA wants to know minister’s selection process
promised ‘an authentic and meaningful consultation process’ but that hardly seems the case when these key regions and sectors are being ignored by her committee.” In addition, FILE PHOTO Paton also wants Delta South MLA Ian Paton says to know what key agricultural regions and seckind of taxpayertors have been shut out of the funded stipend review. each member will receive for participating in me that the Cariboowhat he says is yet another Chilcotin’s hard-working redundant NDP review. ranching community, or Last week the province the Okanagan’s talented announced it had appointtree fruit and berry growed the nine-member comers, or the Similkameen mittee. Valley’s dedicated hay The province notes the farmers or grape growers committee’s members wouldn’t be included on have diverse agricultural the committee. What’s knowledge and experimore, the Kootenays ence. Among them is have zero representation, former Delta South MLA as do important groups Vicki Huntington, an outlike the B.C. Cattlemen’s spoken advocate for keepAssociation and the BC ing industrialization off Agriculture Council.” farmland. “Minister Popham has
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hen there’s complaining to be done in Delta, it almost always happens in South Delta — just not this time. When Delta put forth a proposal last year to become a city, 1,450 people in South Delta objected to the idea while just 56 in North Delta did the same. Civic politicians approved a 37-storey high-rise and are now entertaining a proposal for another skyscraper in North Delta while in Tsawwassen they sent a developer back to the drawing board after the possible construction of six-storey building in the town centre offended community sensibilities. When it comes to an overhaul of Delta’s 40-year-old zoning legislation, however, North Delta is all ears whereas South Delta has met the undertaking with a collective yawn. In a complete reversal from last year’s city debate, North Deltans filled out 1,559 questionnaires on the proposed zoning changes while those in South Delta completed just 48. It seems that house and lot size, as well as secondary suites, are very much hot button issues in North Delta yet they’re not really moving the needle down here. Delta council has a public hearing scheduled for city hall later this month to hear from anyone with concerns about the new regulations, but it might have been more convenient to hold the session somewhere in North Delta. *** Should Gateway’s proposed Ladner casino be given the green light by Delta later this year, the city would soon have to figure out how it would spend its share of the profits, which I figure will be in the neighbourhood of $5 million annually. Delta will almost certainly use the cash for capital ventures so as not to jeopardize any ongoing programs should, for any reason, funding levels drop or dry up entirely, which means a whole bunch of projects could soon be getting in line for a slice of the pie. Given the tennis bubble at the Delta Town & Country Inn would become a casualty of casino redevelopment, and given the Bayside Squash Club recently lost the battle to a couple of new waterfront homes, I wonder if Delta would consider showing the local racquet sports community some love should it be in a position to start doling out gaming revenues. Just a thought.
Our outdated attitudes about housing need to change Our housing has evolved over the past 70 years to a crisis point where we need a dramatic attitude change or risk living in a threatening world of those who have shelter and those who don’t. It’s no secret that revolution results when the have-nots vastly outnumber the haves. Up until the late 1960s, housing was pretty stable for both owners and renters. Many hand-built their own homes, renting was the norm and affordable for most working-class families. The early 1970s is when housing became more than just meeting basic shelter needs. The Boomers were coming of age and needed homes. This demand fuelled an increase in property values, which morphed housing into a commodity, an investment to be bought and sold for profit. Rules also changed, making it less profitable for developers to build rental apartments. Land speculators were making big bucks which created more demand and produced more single-family homes, resulting in the birth of urban sprawl. Suburbia emerged through clear-cutting large tracts of land for thousands of detached homes in and around our urban centres. Mary Hill in Port Coquitlam is a classic example of this early trend. In retrospect, I believe promoting this exodus away from the urban core was a huge mistake. We lost our sense of community
Community Comment ML BURKE
and connections to each other. It created the need for freeways, millions more cars, pollution and self-isolation behind locked doors and fenced yards. Commuters are frustrated spending around four hours daily in traffic gridlock. Urban areas like Commercial Drive and Main Street have retained the village character, which we in Delta are lucky to have, especially in Ladner and Tsawwassen. So here we are in a major housing crisis that is stuck in its own gridlock. Politicians elected to be our leaders are, with some exceptions, really just followers of the voting public. NIMBYs (Not In My Back Yard) have been very vocal, with governments dutifully obeying with more covenants and zoning restrictions to prevent progressive change - because most of us with secure housing like things the way they are. This is the part you won’t like:
We have to change. Those of us who already own our homes are now the “haves.” We’ve felt entitled to NIMBYism to the point we are now trying to prevent change to entire neighbourhoods. Meanwhile, most renters, low to middle income earners, seniors and young families are losing the battle to find, let alone qualify, for basic shelter. This begs the question: Who are we to deny this to our fellow citizens whose only misfortune was to be born later than us? The need for more affordable rental and owned housing is desperate. This is why condos and townhomes are in such demand. Older single-family homes are financially out of reach for most, not to mention a waste of valuable land. I’m not suggesting 30-storey towers, but four to 12 storeys on suitable sites need to be more readily accepted by us, the voting public. Monster houses were loathed but at least they house multiple generations within their cultures, and are now being inhabited by people who choose to live cooperatively. Sharing models are trending, but that topic deserves its own column, which will follow soon. ML Burke retired from the health sector to work on issues such as affordable housing. She sits on the Delta Seniors Planning Team and the B.C. Seniors Advocate’s Advisory Council.
January 17, 2018 The Delta Optimist A9
Letters
Tears turn to smile when scratch tickets returned
Editor: My husband is in care and he really enjoys the $2 scratch-and-win Bingo tickets. They keep him busy and he has been winning little prizes, enough to keep him in tickets all year. On a Monday before Christmas, I visited him at his care home and when I left I took his tickets to London Drugs in Ladner. I checked them all and he had won three $3 Bingo cards. I was happy for him as tickets are as good as money for him. When I went to cash them in there was a huge lineup so I decided to hang onto them and do a little shopping while the line cleared. Well, somewhere
between the cash and the card section, I dropped the envelope. It had his name on it and the three tickets inside, but I hadn’t signed them. When I looked through my purse, coat pockets, etc., I was so upset I had lost them, and because they weren’t signed, I thought it was a lost cause to even mention to the clerk I’d done such a stupid thing so I just went home and had a good cry there. I didn’t go to visit him Tuesday so I kind of forgot all about them, but then on Wednesday I stopped by London Drugs again to check his other tickets. He was lucky enough to win again and while the clerk was getting my tickets, a
lady in line asked about the tickets and I told her they were for my husband who is in care. Just then the clerk, who is used to me being in there getting him tickets, said, “What’s your husband’s name?” I said, “Norm,” and she said, “I have something for you.” She then handed me the envelope with his name on it and the three winning tickets inside. I could hardly talk I was so grateful to get them back and was so unbelievably happy. Thank you to whoever turned them in. You made my Christmas. It’s wonderful to know there are such caring people in our community. Jackie McIlvenna
Province’s food security depends on preserving agricultural land
Editor: Re: It’s time to kiss ALR goodbye, letter to the editor, Jan. 10 I read Barrie McDonald’s letter and my jaw almost dislocated. Either he is a realtor or lacks a basic knowledge of the food situation on our planet. Food security depends on available viable soil and B.C. has a very small footprint in that regard. The alluvial soils in the delta are among the most fertile in the country. In case you do not recognize the phrase “food security,” let me explain: Without land to grow food on, we are dependent on food produced elsewhere.
From China, that can equal huge transportation costs, poor control over growing conditions, lower standards and decreased quality because of time elapsed from grower to consumer. California is experiencing extreme droughts and water shortages, leading to lower production and higher costs. Should the temporary workforce be shipped back to Mexico by the U.S. president, California might not even have enough people to tend its fields. Other suppliers such as South America have, in addition to the above problem, the threat of governments being over-
thrown and supply disruptions. Another point McDonald doesn’t consider is local jobs. Farms need workers, equipment and supplies. That promotes local business. Another consideration that probably escaped him is that farms provide habitat and food for wildlife, which in turn keeps down the insect population. Delta is doing a fairly good job of infilling in order to save our precious food-producing land. We must protect our ALR land or face dire consequences for our future. Hopefully McDonald rethinks his opinion. Phyllis Ruthven
Minimum wage hike good for economy
Editor: Re: Hiking minimum wage won’t fix poverty, it will extend it, Community Comment, Jan. 10 Over and over again we hear the same arguments opposing minimum wage increases and again they are exposed as hollow. Wherever wages are raised (such as last year in Seattle), the economy improves for everyone because normal minimum wage workers buy more jeans, phones, hamburgers and groceries than all the highest-paid professionals combined. Motivation to bet-
ter their skills is the last thing on the mind of a worker who faces eviction because they can’t make rent in one of the most unlivable regions in the Western world. Even if one chooses to increase their skills and there are no wage increases: 60,000 jobs are going to be lost anyway because of automation. Notice those selfcheckout machines at the grocery store or ATMs? Those are entry-level “daily human needs” jobs that have been taken away without the threat of wage increases. No one working for minimum wage now
can afford the luxury of skiing. Living wages are a popular solution because it solves people’s day to day problems that the market, left to its devices, won’t help them with. People “feel better” when they know they won’t be evicted or can afford some bread and ham. But I don’t think people with MBAs can relate to that: although future MBA graduates may be found working as baristas paying off student debts since there aren’t enough jobs for marketing students anyway. Victor Yao
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Letters
Massey thanked for providing tunnel report
Editor: Re: Meeting with ministry gave former Liberal government tunnel options, letter to the editor, Jan. 10 Thank you, Doug Massey, for giving us the “facts” about the George Massey Tunnel options. It is a travesty, even criminal, that the citizens of Delta, surrounding communities and travellers through Delta have been denied access to these facts before now. I and many others attended several time wasting, often insulting “show and tell” PR meetings called provincial “public consultation” and outrageously this study was not mentioned. Locally, Delta’s electronic signs that bombard the public with “we need a bridge” are an insulting diversion. Look at their website, no reports from 2009 to 2016, nothing on the TEC options and lies about tunnel costs.
a fully reinforced Massey Tunnel and a brand new companion tunnel for traffic and public transit probably up and running by now. And at a fraction of the cost of a bridge that still has no possible supports in 2,000 feet of deltaic sand and silt subject to liquefaction. Check out TEC’s website for tunnel costs, construction times, stability, etc. It is fascinating what experts do. If public safety, commuter traffic flow and earthquake resistance are the concern of the B.C. government and Delta’s mayor and council, FILE PHOTO can they stop feedThe George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project is on hold ing us egregious “fake facts” and get on with pending a review. the most viable, cost If the B.C. government Consultants (TEC) of the effective, fastest option had acted five years ago Netherlands recommenimmediately. on Tunnel Engineering dations we could have Mary Taitt
Is council finally listening to public, not the developer?
Editor: Re: Top stories in photos, Dec. 28 So the top story for October, 2017 was Delta council’s rejection of the six-storey building fronting onto 56th Street. The news item is not so much the rejection itself as council’s new-found concern for the wishes of the
community rather than those of the developer. Only a very cynical person would suggest this attitude reversal is connected with the upcoming municipal election and that, if council is reelected, its cozy relationship with the developer will resume as before. Tom Morrison
Gov’t must consider report
Editor: Re: Meeting with ministry gave former Liberal government tunnel options, letter to the editor, Jan. 10 I applaud Doug Massey for pursuing this report. I attended the first open houses for the new crossing and asked that very same question to the people (government and consultants) in attendance. All I got was a very quick answer that sounded something like, “We (not sure who they meant by we) looked at that and spouted how tunnels have a greater adverse effect (baloney) on the environment than a bridge.” No such report was available, just the dog and pony show for a bridge. It seems to me that this is another example of a government (Liberals)
making a major decision based on who they chose to submit reports. Lastly, why do governments keep trying to reinvent the wheel when there are very good experienced experts around the world such as TEC and others for tunnels, others for SkyTrain systems? Anyone can do a quick calculation on just the time it would take to micro tunnel under the river (like the Chunnel under the Strait of Dover) in days to weeks, not months to years like a bridge. Time is a huge factor in the cost of a crossing. I hope the new government includes the consideration of this hidden TEC report and others if necessary. Just be honest and complete. Bill Jones
City should take steps to ban single-use plastic bags
Editor: Re: Recycling not easy, Murphy’s Law, Jan. 10 I really like Ted Murphy’s idea of creating a community recycling depot. It seems most items can be at least partially recycled these days, so it would be wonderful to have a convenient place to drop these things off. In the meantime, we are fortunate that our local
Return It centres actually accept more items for recycling than many of the centres in other communities. Both South Delta Return-It centres accept a long list of electronic items for recycling, as well as loose batteries, light bulbs, printer ink cartridges and paint. Only one stop required for all these items. Ladner’s London Drugs
also accepts all of these items. No need to drive the highway or manage the tunnel traffic, when all these drop-off locations are right in our community. What the City of Delta could do to really make a difference is to manage the source of much of our trash: plastic. I would urge the city to be much more progressive in this
area and take steps to ban single-use plastic bags and plastic take-out containers. After all, much of our community lives by waterways and it is our job to protect those waters from plastic pollution. With single-use plastics, today’s convenience becomes tomorrow’s problems. Kathleen Beaton
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Conversation topic has changed in an instant Colleagues can’t say enough about Instant Pot
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BARBARA GUNN
It’s all my colleagues can talk about — well, three of them anyway. It used to be that the workplace chitchat centred around the offspring. The coming vacation. The latest series on Netflix. Not of late. The three colleagues all happened to receive an identical present under the Christmas tree a few weeks back — and they’ve been talking about it ever since. It’s Instant Pot this. It’s Instant Pot that. To the trio, the acquisition of an Instant Pot has been life altering, right up there with the acquisition, oh, of a first home or a first automobile. “What makes it so special?” I asked the other day. I had found the three huddled in the lunchroom, eating leftovers they’d made in their you-knowwhat. They stopped, forks frozen mid-air, and stared at
me. It was as if I’d asked, coffee is a beverage I want oh: Do nine-to-fivers really pretty much instantly need to take weekends off? every morning. Or: Was it really necessary And yes, an instant dishfor members of the workwasher would be another ing world to receive a pay- tremendous appliance. cheque? Imagine how much of a “Well,” began one of the help that would be followthree Instant Pot owners. ing a dinner party for 25? “To being with, there’s really nothI wouldn’t, ing it can’t do!” “Nothing!” said however, mind another. “And it produces owning an instant coffee results in no time flat!” added the pot. Heaven third. knows, coffee is a OK, I thought. I unwrapped beverage I want my boring, old pretty much tuna sandwich, instantly every which had been assembled with morning. the assistance of only a knife, a can opener and a little I also wouldn’t mind the manual labour, and nodinstant dryer, which would ded. But I wasn’t particularly work in tandem with the instant washer. How sold. handy they would come in While it would be useon those not-so-infrequent ful to have an electrical kitchen helper that can do occasions when I’m about to head off on a trip, and it all, I am not generally in my jeans are still in the need of a small appliance laundry hamper. that can deliver the goods Yep, it seems to me, in next to no time. there’s instant, and then Heck, I don’t even want there’s instant. the goods in next to no The colleagues may time — and to start chowbe on to something, but ing down as soon as I’ve I think I’ll give the pot a taken off the apron. Heck, pass. whatever happened to the The instant oven? pre-dinner drink? Perhaps now and then I wouldn’t, however, — but only when cake is mind owning an instant involved. coffee pot. Heaven knows,
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Public Hearing - Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Delta City Council will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications: Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Council Chamber Delta City Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to any projects at that time. Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed projects shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applications. Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Project No. 1 Application for Land Use Contract Discharge and Development Variance Permit (LU008332) Location: 11105 84 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1
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Project No. 3 Application for Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Development Permit (LU008236)
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Location: 5206 Ladner Trunk Road, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3 Applicant: Barry Weih, Wensley Architecture Telephone: 604-685-3529 Proposal: Application for Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Development Permit in order to renovate the existing service station on the subject property and redevelop the auto service area into a take-out restaurant (Triple O’s). The proposed take-out restaurant would not include a drive-through. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7737 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from Comprehensive Development Zone No. 97 to C4-B Service Station Commercial to permit service station, convenience store, and eating and drinking establishment uses on the property. MAP NO. 1 FILE NO. LU008332 Development Variance Permit LU008236 To vary “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” as Applicant: Gilbert and Margie Castillo follows: Telephone: 778-438-2824 • Section 752B by reducing the minimum side Proposal: Application for Land Use Contract Discharge setback on a flanking street from 4.5 m to 3.0 m. and Development Variance Permit in order to allow • Section 752B by reducing the minimum side the introduction of a secondary suite in the existing setback from the south property line from 1.5 m house on the subject property. No new development to 0 m. is proposed as part of this application. • Section 901.4 by reducing the off-street parking Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7708 requirement for the subject property from 13 To discharge Land Use Contract S.A. No. 3099 from the parking spaces to 8 parking spaces. subject property in order to expose the underlying RS1 • Section 902.5(b) by reducing the required length Single Family Residential zone. for an off-street loading space from 9.1 m to Development Variance Permit LU008332 8.2 m. • Section 913.2 by reducing the special setback To vary Section 612 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, requirement from the centre line of Ladner Trunk 1977” by reducing the rear setback for the principal Road from 19.75 m to 18.0 m. structure on the subject property from 9.0 m to: Development Permit LU008236 • 7.2 m for the existing principal structure, excluding the rear deck; To regulate the form and character of the proposed • 4.7 m for the covered portion of the existing rear development within the LV1 Ladner Village deck; and Development Permit Area and to protect the natural environment within the LV2 Chillukthan Slough/Ladner • 2.4 m for the uncovered portion of the existing Canal Development Permit Area. rear deck. Staff Contact: Aleksandra Brzozowski – 604.952.3155 Staff Contact: Robin Pallett – 604.946.3355 Web Location: January 8, 2018 Regular Council Web Location: January 8, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04 Meeting Agenda Item E.03 Additional Information Project No. 2 Application for Land Use Contract Additional information, copies of the bylaws, Discharge (LU008439) supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected from Wednesday, Location: 8060 Mackie Court, as shown outlined in January 10, 2018 until Tuesday, January 23, 2018. bold on MAP NO. 2 City Hall: Community Planning and Development Department Hours: 8:30 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (except statutory holidays) 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday Website: www.delta.ca Email: cpd@delta.ca Phone: 604-946-3380 Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded.
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Applicant: Navdeep Kooner Telephone: 604-537-5029 Proposal: Application for Land Use Contract Discharge in order to allow for the construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement and secondary suite on the subject property. Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7713 To discharge Land Use Contract S.A. No. 3252 from the subject property in order to expose the underlying RS1 Single Family Residential zone. Staff Contact: Rachael Ward – 604.952.3153 Web Location: October 16, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.05
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Cheers for Children event to benefit Reach
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such as Deltassist and BC Children’s Hospital. This is the first time the Delta brewery has partnered with Reach. “It’s exciting for us to involve ourselves in the community that we grew up in and use our platform to help raise awareness and funds for such an admirable organization,” said Four Winds co-owner Adam Mills. “We’re pleased to have partnered with Reach to bring this one of kind event to South Delta and are anticipating an amazing night of food, music and beer.” Cheers for Children will benefit Reach’s Building for Children Together campaign, which is culminating next month with the opening of a new children’s centre in Ladner. Kristin Bibbs, Reach’s development manager, applauded Four Winds for putting on the fundraiser. “Adam came up with this great event idea during a visit to Reach last fall and the Four Winds team hit the ground running with incredible enthusiasm at the opportunity to support Reach,” said Bibbs. “They have such big hearts and it’s been a pleasure working with them.”
South Delta Food Bank gets $1,000 boost from Coast Capital Savings Food bank supplies in South Delta received a boost last month thanks to Coast Capital Savings, which donated $1,000 to the South Delta Food Bank. Maureen Young of Coast
Capital Savings said the credit union made the donation to support those who needed a little help over the holidays. It was part of a $75,000 donation from Coast Capital Savings to food
banks across B.C. “Community leadership is a pillar of Coast Capital’s corporate strategy,” Young said. “Helping is part of our DNA and at this time of year, giving back is so important. Coast Capital’s
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Vancouver session focuses on peacebuilding Local Rotarian John Anderson is chairing the first of six international conferences on peacebuilding in Vancouver next month. Rotary International is highlighting opportunities to address the massive, complex challenge of peacebuilding through a series of six international conferences, the first to be held on Feb. 10. The theme of the first conference is peacebuilding through environmental sustainability. Rotary International president Ian Riseley, of Australia, a former Nobel Peace Prize recipient, and Dr. David Suzuki are among the scheduled speakers. “Canada, British Columbia and Vancouver are known for their leadership not only in peacekeeping, but environmental issues, so it is fitting that the theme of this first conference is peacebuilding as it relates to environmental sustainability,” said Anderson.
John Anderson “In the end, through this conference, we can re-focus on another way of viewing peacebuilding through the lens of protecting our environment and reducing conflict over increasing competition for dwindling resources. It’s a huge challenge, but Rotary is up to it, as we have demonstrated in pursuing other global causes of making the world a better place.” Conflict and violence displace millions of people each year. Half of those killed in conflict are children, and 90 per cent are civilians. Often conflict starts and continues over
long periods in competition for dwindling resources and as environmental changes force people to migrate. The conference https:// environmentandpeace. com/ will examine sustainable global and local environmental practices, and their contributions to peacebuilding and peacemaking. “The six peacebuilding conferences are designed to help us better understand the connections between Rotary’s six areas of focus — disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, and economy and community development — and our commitment to building peace,” said Riseley. “Environmental issues have a significant and lasting impact on every one of Rotary’s six areas of focus. By addressing challenges with the environment, we can make a difference in all of those areas.”
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stage—diagnosis, treatment, or in remission. Participants
body in poses lying down or seated, in stillness with breathing
often share experiences and feel less isolated as they
awareness. This encourages the release of muscle tension and
connect with others facing similar challenges.
flexibility, and balances the body/mind connection.
No fee. Please pre-register by contacting Ann at
No fee. Please pre-register by phoning Maureen at
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Wedding Planner
Bridal parties no longer have to be divided along gender lines
Couples are increasingly bucking long-established trends to make weddings uniquely their own. One of today’s more popular tradition-busting trends is not adhering to gender lines when couples select friends and family members for their wedding parties. Until recently, the vast majority of wedding couples selected members of the same sex to fill the roles needed for the ceremony and reception. For example, grooms would choose fellow males to serve as their groomsmen while brides chose other females for their bridal parties. The wedding resource The Knot says the days of having men on one side and women on the other are gone. Co-ed wedding parties enable brides and grooms to have their favourite people by their side, regardless of gender. According to The Daily Mail, over the past year, weddings across Australia
question of what wedding party members will wear. Again, there are no firm rules, but coordination can make for better photos. A woman standing on the groom’s side can coordinate with the colour of the bridemaids’ dresses, but wear a different style. Or she can wear a dress that matches the colour of the groomsmen’s suits. A man The days of having men on one side and women on the other standing with the bride can have are gone. accessories, such as tie, vest and Take for example a and other areas of the pocket square, that match groom-to-be who is espeworld have seen a rise bridesmaid dresses. cially close to his sister. in “groomswomen” and Another possible snag Such siblings may serve as “bridesmen,” blurring the is with bachelorette parbridesmaids, but grooms lines of wedding tradimay want to have their sis- ties and bachelor parties. tions. Couples have often A solution to this dilemma ters by their sides on their said that choosing whommay be to simply organize big day. ever they desire to stand a getaway weekend for the Foregoing gender roles beside them during the entire bridal party, and not wedding is more authentic may make for a unique, separate parties for each customized wedding. than separating people However, it does create the side. simply because of gender.
Seating strategies make for a smooth reception
Receptions may be big or small, lavish or casual, but regardless of their size or style, they all share a common element: They will require couples to set up seating arrangement for guests. Even though assigned seating isn’t mandatory, selecting seats for a sit-down dinner makes things simpler and reduces confusion. Some reception venues may even require assigned seating so catering staff can service tables accordingly. Seating guests can be tricky, but employing a few strategies can make the process go quickly and smoothly: • Use a seating chart. A seating chart, whether it’s venue-specific or one couples make themselves, is essential. If you’re using a self-made chart, inquire with the venue about the shape of tables, how many guests each table can seat and the location of tables around the space. • Start with the wed-
ding party table. Couples can ease themselves into the task of seating by doing the easy tables first. The primary one is the wedding party table. • Organize family tables. Tables for parents, grandparents and immediate family members of the bride and groom also are high priority. Both families can be combined at one table or they can be separated into two tables. These tables should be the closest to the bride and groom. • Consider mobility issues. Next seat guests who have specific needs at tables. Elderly guests may want to be away from the band, deejay or speakers. Guests in wheelchairs may need an accessible seat near the exit. • Get some help. Enlist the help of parents to seat their friends and extended family members. Parents may know best who gets along and who should be separated. • Seat dancers near the dance floor.
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Wedding Planner
Colour scheme can help to set tone for wedding
Colour can be a critical component when establishing the ambiance for a wedding. Colour can evoke certain moods and set the tone for the day. Some colours work better together than others, so while choosing a colour scheme may seem like an easy undertaking, some couples may find it requires more careful consideration than they first imagined. According to the bridal guide A Practical Wedding, wedding colours can give couples a starting-off point for all of the other details of their weddings. This ensures the wedding ultimately has a cohesive look. Colours need not necessarily match, but borrowing on similar hues can make it easier to plan wedding party wardrobes, flowers, table linens and much more. Colours can come from anywhere, but many couples try to coordinate their colour schemes with the season in which the wed-
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Ambassadors Tsawwassen Mills Toastmasters invites Delta residents to its open house to meet members and listen to guest speaker Walt Lawrence. The event is set for Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at the training room at Tsawwassen Mills (near Entrance 4). Lawrence is a GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre peer mentor/counsellor. His speech is titled Making the best of it through life’s challenges. Lawrence has been a resident of Ladner for the past 20 years. He was working towards his commercial pilot’s licence and had his hockey career cut short when at the age of 17, he was left with a spinal cord injury and paralyzed from the neck down after making a shallow dive into Okanagan Lake. For the past 30 years he has enjoyed his work as a counsellor at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre. In 2001, Lawrence
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GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre peer mentor/counsellor Walt Lawrence will be the guest speaker at the Ambassadors Tsawwassen Mills Toastmasters’ upcoming open house. received the Toastmasters International Communication and Leadership Award. He has also received an honourary doctor of divinity from Carey Theological College. He serves as a board member with the BC Rehab Foundation, Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program and Richmond Christian
school board. After hearing from Lawrence, members and guests will enjoy a regular Toastmasters meeting that will include prepared speeches, Table Topics (impromptu speeches) and evaluations. “Table Topics are one of my favourite parts of the meeting,” says the club’s Karen Taipalus. “This is where guests and members are randomly selected to speak for one to two minutes. It helps you think and speak clearly on your feet.” Ambassadors Tsawwassen Mills Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment where members have the opportunity to develop their communication and leadership skills, says club president Tim Ernst. The club meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information, visit www.ambassadortoastmasters.org.
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We want to hear from you! 2018 Financial Plan Feedback
Prior to Council setting the 2018 tax rates, we invite your input on the 2018 Financial Plan – share your views on the proposed budget, funding priorities, city services and upcoming projects.
View the 2018 Financial Plan on our website at Delta.ca The proposed 2018 budget strategy includes an overall tax increase of 1.95%. 0.75% to maintain city services 0.4% for the Civic Building Program
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Volunteers helped make the third annual Jingle & Mingle Community Christmas Dinner a success.
Jingling & Mingling in Ladner
Approximately 85 guests and nearly 50 volunteers enjoyed a festive meal at the third annual Jingle & Mingle Community Christmas Dinner last month hosted by the Brown family at Fishermen’s Hall in Ladner. The hall was full of beautiful souls celebrating and connecting with others on Christmas Day, says Shirley Brown. “Some made new friends through catching a ride, sitting down to
dinner with a stranger, or showing up to help serve the meal,” she says. There were board games and stage entertainment from Ladner’s own Rachael Chatoor. Food, as well as gloves, socks and toques, were also taken to a homeless camp in Surrey. Brown notes support was gratefully received from: Vagellis Grill, Chatoor, Fat Burger, Safeway, Save-On-Foods, Sunshine and Shawn O’Donoghue, COBS,
Emma Lea Farms, Janet Ellis and family, Letecia from Pharmasave, Windset Farms, Simon’s Specialty Foods, Lon Scheider, Rick Wolfe and unidentified donors, Hari and Jini Aroon, Bates Brothers Farms, Telcarte Farms, Burr Farms, Brent Kelly Farms, BC Fresh and Monty Crisco Bakery, Lise Andres, Jeanne Peloquin, Wendy Taylor, Cliff and Nicky Caprani, Sheri Black, Alicia Doyle and the Delta Optimist.
Centre for Supportive Care Bereavement Self-Care/Relaxation Group This six-week group aims to support grieving adults in exploring and implementing self-care practices within their lives. Participants will learn a variety of self-care techniques and participate in experiential guided relaxation. Program is complimentary. Thursday 10 am - noon pm for 6 weeks starting January 25; Call for more information & to register: Kristen 604-948-0660 *311
Kristen, facilitator
kristen@deltahospice.org.
Location: Harold & Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner, BC Notice of Public Information Meeting on January 24, 2018 at South Delta Secondary School at 6 pm to 8 pm. DELTA ZONING AMENDMENTS APPLICANTS: Maple Leaf Homes (Delta) Phone: 604-597-5634 | Email: hari@mapleleafrealty.com Location: 5361, 5375, 5385 - 8A Ave & 846 - 53A Avenue Delta Purpose of Meeting: The applicant is seeking to change official Community Plan amendments and rezone the property from Single family residential to multifamily townhouse residential. The applicant is proposing to develop a 2 storey and 3 storey townhouse containing approximately 38 units in 7 separate buildings. Public are invited to attend and provide input.
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Delta’s Citizen Budget – get engaged online! Visit delta.citizenbudget.com to simulate your own Delta city budget by allocating tax dollars to your preferred funding categories and experience the decisions Council faces when developing the annual budget.
Delta Council is committed to an open and accessible budget process for all Delta residents.
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JOIN OUR TEAM Advertising Sales The Optimist is looking for the right person with a can-do attitude to join our team of multimedia sales professionals. The ideal candidate: • Is self-motivated, ambitious and has great work ethic • Is a multi-tasker, detailed focused individual who can meet deadlines and prioritize tasks • Embodies an attitude of excellence and exudes confidence and positivity • Loves to brainstorm new and creative ways to increase revenue through various print and digital properties • Enjoys being out of the office developing new relationships and revenue opportunities • Is passionate about the community and enjoys attending networking and promotional events • Adapts easily to change and is excited by new challenges • Is looking for leadership opportunities We offer a great working environment, a competitive compensation program including an attractive benefits package. A valid BC Drivers license and vehicle are required. Please email your resume and cover letter in confidence no later than January 31st to: Dave Hamilton, General Manager Delta Optimist, 5008 47A Ave, Ladner or dhamilton@delta-optimist.com
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Community
Three added to board of guide dogs organization
BC & Alberta Guide Dogs’ recently elected three new members to its board of directors at its annual general meeting and all of them have strong ties to South Delta. Ladner’s Kelly Guichon is a leadership and management consulting professional, and president of KWG Enterprises, a consultancy that assists with the development and establishing of small businesses in Delta. Linda Reid is MLA for Richmond South Centre and is one of the longest serving MLAs in B.C. having served consecutive terms for more than 20 years. Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay is a certified civil family law mediator and a collaborative lawyer and was appointed to the Queen’s Counsel in 1999 and Canada’s Privy Counsel in 2013. She was MP, representing the electoral district of Delta-Richmond East from 2011 to 2015. She is also a member of
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CEO William Thornton (left), new chair Linda Reid and previous chair Rupert Bullock at the AGM. the Delta Police Board. “We are excited to have these three accomplished and successful individuals joining our board. They each bring a wealth of professional experience and expertise and we are proud to welcome each of them to the team,” said William Thornton, BC & Alberta Guide Dogs, CEO/ co-founder. “I am confident that they will help us advance our mission to meet the growing demand for professionally trained Guide
Dogs and Autism Support Dogs for citizens of British Columbia and Alberta.” BC & Alberta Guide Dogs is a registered charity based in South Delta. The organization breeds, raises and professionally trains guide dogs for blind/visually-impaired individuals, and Autism Support Dogs for children aged three to 10 and their families living with profound autism. For more on the organization, visit http://www. bcandalbertaguidedogs. com.
FRASER HEALTH PUBLIC BOARD MEETING When: Wednesday, February 7, 2018
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Meeting 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Public Question & Answer Period
Where: Hazelmere Golf Club (Panorama Room) 18150 8th Avenue Surrey, BC
You are invited to attend an open meeting of the Board of Directors of Fraser Health. The meeting will include a presentation on the health care services offered in White Rock and South Surrey, as well as an update from our president and CEO, Michael Marchbank. The Question and Answer Period will provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions. This is a valuable opportunity to connect directly with the Fraser Health Board and Executive. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact us at: feedback@fraserhealth.ca 604-587-4600
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ADVICE FROM THE PROS
Q: “WHICH CRUISELINE DO YOU THINK IS THE BEST?” A: At Expedia CruiseShipCenters we cultivate close ties and relationships with all of our cruise lines
QUESTION: Dad is fearful of losing his license after he recently got in a small accident. Any idea what he can expect?
ANSWER: This can be a very real scenario for elder drivers. Even minor collisions can trigger family or health professionals to seek re-evaluation of driving skills to determine overall fitness, in an attempt to prevent impaired drivers on our busy roadways. Over the past decade, provinces like BC have implemented regulations on the licensing of older drivers. At 80, and every two years thereafter, RoadSafetyBC requires these drivers have a Drivers’ Medical Exam completed by their physician and sent to RoadSafetyBC.
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Many contend this targets elder drivers as, ultimately, the goal should be to keep all bad drivers off the road. Older drivers who rely on mobility to carry out everyday tasks of life; picking up grandkids, shopping, or appointments, are threatened to continue to do so on their own.
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A medical assessment was developed by the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) for healthcare professionals to use to review older drivers abilities. A doctor can assess for things like reflexes, cognition, vision, reaction time and physical strength, all factors that affect driving skills.
partners, so it’s hard for us to choose any one as our favourite. However, when you factor in what the lines offer as part of their onboard experience and the value in their product, I would have to say Oceania Cruises certainly fits the bill. Oceania Cruises is the world’s largest upper premium cruise line with a foundation based on cuisine, comfort, service and outstanding value. It’s these values that define Oceania Cruises as the five-star product and the choice for travellers seeking a truly refined and casually elegant experience. With a fleet of 6 ships ranging from 684 guests on the Regatta, Insignia and Nautica, up to 1250 guests on the Marina, Riviera and the brand new Sirena, Oceania Cruises allows you to explore the world in stylish and sophisticated comfort on these mid-sized ships, while experiencing an unrivalled level of service as a result of having two staff members for every three guests. Oceania Cruises pride themselves on having “the finest cuisine at sea! I guess with Master Chef Jacques Pépin as their executive Culinary Director who could blame them. With his inspiration and culinary wizardry for guidance, their talented chefs masterfully create cuisine that earns rave reviews course after course, with menus cleverly designed to reflect the regions they sail to, enhancing the full experience. As the leader in destination cruising, Oceania Cruises sail to more than 330 ports around the globe. Itineraries are unique in that they call on the perfect mix of must-see destinations and off-the-beatenpath boutique ports. Multiple overnight calls afford an in-depth, enriching destination experience and allow travelers to immerse themselves in the cuisine, culture and history of the ports they are visiting. While the atmosphere is certainly elegant, it’s never pretentiously so. The ambiance is refreshingly casual and friendly, much like that of a country club. Meet over cocktails in Martinis and recount your adventures ashore or strike up a conversation poolside. Making new friends is effortless in such an inviting atmosphere, where every wish is attended to. It’s so easy to feel right at home because at Oceania Cruises, your world is your way. We are having an evening with Oceania Cruises on January 25th at the Beach Grove Golf Club in Tsawwassen. We would love for you to join us. Space is limited, call today to reserve.
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I am planning on travelling soon; what are some of the best ways that I can keep myself healthy so I can enjoy my trip? Ans. Congratulations on your plans, travel is a great way to recharge and get a new perspective on life. The best way to maximize your enjoyment from your travels is to do everything possible to keep your body healthy. The key to staying healthy is pre-trip preparation, ideally starting 6 weeks or more before you travel. Discuss your travel plans with your physician or pharmacist in regards to recommended travel-specific vaccinations, techniques for minimizing exposure to insect/food/water borne diseases and any specific health needs.
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Q: I can’t afford my family law lawsuit. How can I get money to help fund this?
QUESTION I’m concerned that wearing hearing aids will make me stand out. Is there a way to avoid this?
A: A recent case from the BC Supreme Court underscores that the court will sometimes help a party
ANSWER It’s normal to be concerned about how your appearance may be affected by the addition of hearing aids. However, compensating for a hearing loss by asking people to repeat themselves, inappropriately responding to people (or not responding at all), or even withdrawing from social situations is more obvious than wearing hearing aids! Mark Nickel BC-HIP, BBA Hearing Instrument Practitioner Phone: 604-943-0033 5682 12 Avenue, Tsawwassen www.TsawwassenHearing.com
Rest assured that today’s hearing aids are small, discreet and more stylish than ever before. Some are even invisible. Moreover, chances are that once you have a hearing aid, your quality of life will improve so much that cosmetics won’t be as much of an issue for you. Treatment of hearing loss has been shown to improve: • • • • • • •
Communication in relationships Intimacy and warmth in family relationships Ease in communication Earning power Sense of control over your life Social participation Emotional stability
In BC tenants have a lot of rights, but not paying the rent isn’t one of them. The procedure involves delivering to the tenant a ten day notice, giving the tenant 5 days to pay the rent or ten days to move out. All the documents must be completed accurately and delivered with proof of service. Any spelling mistakes or missteps will delay the process. Once the time is up the landlord then needs to apply to the tenancy board for an order of possession. When the landlord receives this order it too needs to be served on the tenant. Then the order needs to be taken to the court house for ratification, and then to the bailiff. Once the bailiff has the court order then they and only they can physically remove the tenant and change the locks. If the tenant decides to “move back in” they are legally trespassing and then the police need to be called for removal. If this seems to be a daunting task, it is. Before you get into this situation call on the services of a professional.
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with limited resources sue their spouse by ordering an early distribution of property. In D.P.R.M. v V.L.N., a couple married in 1997 and divorced in 2006. They had two children during this time. Over the next 10 years, they continued their relationship to some degree: they had a third child, as well as vacationed and lived together for periods of time. The wife’s position was that the husband obtained the 2006 divorce fraudulently, in order to reduce her right to support and a fair property division. The husband argued that their separation agreement (which limited his obligations) and the divorce were legitimate and that they mainly did not live together after 2006. The wife relied on s. 89 of the Family Law Act and asked the court to order that $60,000 be given to her out of the husband’s sizable assets to help her fund her lawsuit. In such cases, the court must strike a balance between giving one party (here, the wife) access to justice and not unfairly harming the interests of the other party (here, the husband). Eventually, the court ordered that the husband pay $35,000 to the wife. Relevant factors included: (1) the husband had considerable wealth and could afford to pay; (2) the wife already was in arrears with her lawyer and needed more money to pay legal fees for a short trial to address the “sham divorce” issue; and (3) the wife had reasonable job prospects and repaying the $35,000 would not be too burdensome on her if she lost at trial. In ordering $35,000 to the wife at this early stage, the court “leveled the playing field” between the parties. The court ensured not only that justice had a better chance to prevail, but also that the wife’s exposure was not too great should she lose.
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ADVICE FROM THE PROS QUESTION:
QUESTION:
I’M HEARING THAT ANOTHER “STRESS TEST” HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED. WILL THE LATEST ROUND OF GOVERNMENT QUALIFICATION CHANGES AFFECT ME?
I am on a Strata Board for our Apartment Building in Richmond and our AGM is coming up. What is your feeling on Plumbing and Heating Maintenance Contracts versus just calling someone in as-needed? Thanks- Mark.
ANSWER:
Paul Bach Owner 604-940-2268
Hi Mark, Most Maintenance Contracts are really not that expensive as they usually entail things like, changing belts and filters and lubrications and inspections. Inspections are the key factor as they can see problems before they happen! The difference between addressing a small, deficiency in a scheduled maintenance versus waiting until something has broken in an emergency is vast! Not only do you have to worry about more damage being done to equipment once something has actually broken, you have to consider potential damage from floods and that you may be paying emergency or after-hours rates. The inconveniences of having emergency water shut-downs or being without heat is a huge issue as well. An added bonus to having a Maintenance Contract is that many companies will give your strata and tenants a preferred rate for regular plumbing services. Tell your Strata to consider things like: Boilers and Heating Systems, Hot Water Systems, Sump Pumps, Backflow Preventers, Parkade and Rooftop Fans. These are all things that regular maintenance will greatly increase their effectiveness and save you problems and money. Be sure not to overlook Jetting of your drain lines. Clearing your pipes of grease and debris once a year is a simple way to save you from getting back-ups and flooding.
www.PJBmechanical.com QUESTION: Last month you hinted at a major announcement. Have you made it yet because I do not see it on your website?
ANSWER: If your purchasing a home with 20% or more, yes. The Government’s latest change affects those with larger down payments or those current homeowners looking to refinance a current property. The changes do not mean your paying a higher rate on your mortgage. They just require your mortgage professional to use a higher rate in the qualification process. Remember a licensed mortgage professional has an array of options and solutions … and we are always happy to answer any questions you might have.
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Our major announcement is that our Richmond store is moving to a new location where we will have a much larger store.We are moving only three blocks down to 6960 No. 3 Rd. That is at Granville and No. 3 Rd., and we have parking in the back. Nice and close to where we were and a much larger store.
Jim Richardson, owner Western Coin and Stamp
Our retail space will be approximately four times what we have now. We will be moving the last week in January and hopefully not be closed any days at all. Our phone number and email will be the same and you can contact us to make sure which store we are in. We will be having a Grand Opening on Saturday February 10, 2018 to show off the new store. There will be refreshments and prizes drawn. Hope to see you there.
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told that I required soft tissue management because of irritated and damaged gum tissues. What is this?
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Soft tissue management is a rehabilitation of damaged gum tissues. Irritation and damage to your gum tissue may result from micro organisms harbored in your dentures’ old acrylic, or ill fitting dentures. First, your dentures require cleaning to remove unhealthy organisms contributing to the infl ammation and edema (swelling). Tissue conditioners (temporary soft lining material) are placed on the tissue fitting surface of your dentures to provide a clean positive adaptation to your gum tissues. Healing begins and your tissues are reassessed in a week to confirm the progress of healing. Second and/or third tissue conditioner may need to be applied before continuing the construction of new dentures. Healthy, pink, hard tissues, provide the important base foundation required for a successful denture. New dentures promote a healthy, clean, accurate fitting surface for many years. If you have any questions regarding this procedure or any other denture related subject, please book your free consultation with us.
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have an affect on the market value of local real estate and these things have all changed since the summer of 2017. In our experience over the years, we have seen properties sell for much less and sometimes much more than the BC Assessment value. Due to the fact there are so many factors that affect the value of a property, there is NO rule of thumb to measure your home’s worth by using the Assessment Notice. If you are thinking of selling in today’s market, it’s best to consult your local professional for an opinion of the true market value of your home.
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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Cultivate your creative side with button making on Wednesday, Jan. 17. If you are between the ages of 8 to 14, drop by the Ladner Pioneer Library between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. to design some shiny new (waterproof) buttons. Create images inspired by your favourite books or your own artwork, using coloured markers, pencils and collage materials. All supplies will be provided, just bring your ideas. The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit, fellowship club for retired and semiretired professional and business people will hold its regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. The speaker will be Vicki Huntington, former South Delta MLA. Guests are welcome. Call Dick Williams at 604-940-6542 for information. South Delta Newcomers Club welcomes new members to the group from Ladner, Tsawwassen and Point Roberts. We look forward to meeting new and returning members at our next monthly meeting
Thursday Jan. 18 at 7:15 p.m. at the Kiwanis Longhouse, 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. January is a great time to reorganize your home. Join us to learn about the tips, the tools and, yes, the satisfaction of decluttering from Mary Anne Pick of Wings of Change. For more information please email SouthDeltaNewcomers@ gmail.com. Delta Hospice Society welcomes people living with cancer to join its Restorative Yoga practice group. Restorative yoga supports the body in poses lying down or seated, in stillness with breath awareness. No previous experience necessary. Six sessions, led by a yoga teacher, on alternate Thursdays, starts Thursday, Jan. 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Please preregister by calling 604-9480660. Program is complimentary. Delta Hospice Society welcomes adults who have experienced the death of a loved one to join its selfcare/relaxation group to learn a variety of self-care techniques and participate in experiential guided relaxation. The group will help participants address feelings of depression, exhaustion and anxiety as they relate to grief. Six sessions, led by a music therapist, starts on Thursday, Jan. 25
from 10 a.m. to noon at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Please pre-register by calling 604-948-0660. Program is complimentary. Deltassist’s counselling groups, including anger management and healthy relationships and stress management, are gearing up for 2018. For more information visit www.deltaassist. com/news/ongoing-events or call 604-594-3455. Delta Hospice Society welcomes people from the time of diagnosis of cancer, during treatment, remission or recurrence to join its Cancer Support Group. Participants will have opportunities to share their experiences, feel less isolated, and feel comforted by the support of others. Six sessions, led by a counsellor, on alternate Thursdays, starts Thursday, Jan. 25 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Please preregister by calling 604-9480660. Program is complimentary. French language preschool Lutins du Bois, 785-49th St., Tsawwassen, is having an open house on Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call 604-948-1222 for more info. Non-French speaking families are welcome. Morning classes and outdoor/nature afternoon
classes are available. lutins_ du_bois@csf.bc.ca. If you have children between the ages of 2 and 6 years old, come to Storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Tsawwassen Library on Fridays and Saturdays or the Ladner Pioneer Library on Wednesdays and Saturdays. As the love of books and language are introduced, children and caregivers alike will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more. Can’t come in the morning? Tuck into Pyjama Storytime at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Ladner Pioneer Library or Thursdays at the Tsawwassen Library.
SENIORS The University of Victoria will make a presentation of the various free health programs they offer on things like Chronic Pain Management. Good information for persons with chronic health conditions and family members. Thursday, Jan. 18, 1:30 to 3 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen. Free hearing test by Connect Hearing Tuesday, Jan. 23 between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. Book your appointment with KinVillage Community Centre reception at 604-943-0225.
FUND RAISERS Shred-A-Thon. Protect your identity and your confidential information. Our friendly volunteers will help unload your donation boxes. Ladner Save-On-Foods, Saturday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations gratefully accepted on behalf of Delta Gymnastics. www.deltagymnastics.com or call 604-943-0460.
SPECIAL EVENTS The Giant Book Sale at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen, takes place Thursday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ARTS The Wander Inn Cafe will be open Saturday, Jan. 20, 7 to 10 p.m., at 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd. (inside the church). Enjoy a fabulous evening with performances from Helen Lord, Angelica Largo, and The Karmichaels. Entrance by $7 suggested donation which covers your evening. Children’s entertainer Charlotte Diamond, accom-
panied by her son Matt Diamond, will be performing a family concert on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. at Genesis Theatre in Ladner. Pre-sale tickets (available at https:// charlottediamondgenesis. eventbrite.com) are $3 while tickets at the door are $5. Embodied art therapy presentation and painting party Feb. 19 at Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172-56th St. Painting party starts at 6:30 p.m., presentation from 7 to 8 p.m. Event and party are free. Limited space. Registration by email: deltaarttherapy@ gmail.com. Presenter: Teresa Massel BN, BCATR, registered art therapist. The event is for adults, especially older adults, adults with adolescents and health professionals. Mark your calendar to schedule weekly musical playdates with Loades of Music Concert Band. Adults with woodwinds, brass and percussion instruments meet Thursdays 1 to 3 p.m. at Saviour Lutheran Church in Ladner. For more info email loadesofmusic@gmail.com The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a non-profit event, mail, drop off, or e-mail (events@ delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).
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Its function is to stabilize the back part of the foot to slow down the pronation (or rolling in) of the ankle joint, from heel strike to mid stance. It then provides substantial forefoot mobility, from mid stance to toe off during walking. The primary goal of the orthotic is to allow for the activation of the front of the leg and foot muscles.
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Community Tsawwassen Legion continues to support KinVillage Correction Notice In the ad beginning January 12, 2018, the 18” x 24” Belmont Wall Frame offer contains a 39.99 reg. price that should not have printed. The correct reg. price is $28. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
DRIVER/CARRIER AGENT WANTED The Delta Optimist is looking for a person to deliver bundles to carriers twice a week, every Wednesday and Friday. Must have reliable cargo or cube van, a valid drivers license, and be willing to work late night/early mornings.
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The Tsawwassen Legion recently presented a $3,000 donation to KinVillage, bringing its total contributions to more than $20,000 over the past eight years. The Legion’s financial assistance has allowed KinVillage to purchase a wide range of equipment and furnishings, from comfortable seating for KinVillage’s care home residents, an able walker for its rehab program, outdoor garden tables, a barbecue and TVs to this year’s acquisition of a specialty mattress designed to prevent injury and promote comfort and safety for care home residents at risk of developing pressure ulcers. Pictured from left are: Legion member Lloyd Jones, Legion president Gary Bain, KinVillage director of recreation John Lusted, KinVillage clinical practice [DE1]leader Nadine Brown and Legion member Brian Elsey.
Fraserway RV presents big cheque to Delta Hospice Contact Katie Engelland at 604-946-4451 or distribution@delta-optimist.com
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN DELTA
South Delta Meals on Wheels Volunteer Driver for Bread Program, North Delta Office South Delta Meal on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers to help deliver meals to clients in the South Delta area. Time frame is approximately 11 am to 1 pm during the week. One day a week commitment requested. For more information please contact Linda at 604-946-8143.
Deltassist Family & Community Services Volunteer Drivers Deltassist is looking for volunteers to help seniors maintain their independence by driving them to and from medical appointments. This is an on-going flexible position. Must enjoy working with seniors and have a clean driver’s abstract. There is reimbursement for mileage. Criminal Record Check Required. For more information contact Lyn Walker at 604-946-9526 or email lynw@deltaassist.com
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Fraserway RV presents the Delta Hospice Society with a $5,000 cheque. Taking part in the presentation are (from left): Lineke Kereluk (Fraserway RV), Judy (Delta Hospice), Rod Morgan (Fraserway RV), Pia Glamsch (Fraserway RV), Bernie Lehmann (Fraserway RV), Laurine (Delta Hospice), Sarah (Delta Hospice) and Glenda (Delta Hospice).
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Delta Life Skills Society gratefully accepts a $3,000 donation from The TOOB to support its six-week summer life skills program for children with special needs.
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DELTA SPORTS
Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Tom Shaw Conference W L T OTL Pts Delta 31 2 0 3 65 Richmond 24 6 1 2 51 North Van 24 10 0 3 51 Grandview 20 13 1 2 43 Port Moody 10 22 0 2 22 Harold Brittain Conference R. Meadows 24 11 1 0 49 Abbotsford 21 11 1 3 46 Langley 13 20 1 2 29 Mission 14 23 0 1 29 Aldergrove 12 20 1 2 27 Surrey 1 35 0 1 3 Scores Grandview 2
Delta 1 (OT)
ACADEMY HOCKEY Delta Hockey Academy MIdget Prep Winter Classic Divison One W L T Pts DHA Wild 2 10 4 OHA White 2 10 4 Yale 2 10 4 Arizona 0 30 0 Division Two Bby Winter Club OHA Red Shawnigan Everett
3 3 1 0
00 2 1 20 30
6 4 2 0
Round-Robin Delta 4 Arizona 3 Delta 4 OHA White 0 Yale 4 Delta 2 Semi-finals OHA Red 4 Delta 2 Burnaby 8 OHA White 0 Third Place Delta 4 OHA White 3 (OT) Final Burnaby 4 OHA Red 3 (OT)
LOCAL TIDES
Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet THURSDAY, JAN. 18 8:22 am 14.4 1:52 pm 10.8 6:06 pm 12.5 FRIDAY, JAN. 19 1:17 am 3.3 8:49 am 14.4 2:31 pm 10.5 6:49 pm 12.1 SATURDAY, JAN. 20 1:50 am 3.6 9:16 am 14.8 3:13 pm 9.8 7:36 pm 11.8 SUNDAY, JAN. 21 2:24 am 4.3 9:43 am 14.4 3:58 pm 9.2 8:31 pm 11.2 MONDAY, JAN. 22 3:00 am 5.2 10:12 am 14.4 4:46 pm 8.5 9:37 pm 10.8 These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.
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Great finishes to Winter Classic
Overtime needed in medal games to close out DHA’s Midget Prep tourney If organizers of the inaugural Delta Wild Winter Midget Prep Classic were hoping to create plenty of parity they certainly delivered. Delta Hockey Academy’s eightteam tournament concluded on Sunday afternoon with both medal games producing overtime results. The host Wild trimmed Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) White 4-3 to earn bronze, while the Burnaby Winter Club Academy struck gold with its win over OHA Red by the same score. The eight-team event held, at Planet Ice, featured plenty of heavyweights from Canadian School Sport Hockey League’s Midget Prep Division including first place BWC (23-1-1), second place Delta (21-3-1), third place Yale (18-6-2) and fourth place OHA Red (18-7-1). Shawnigan Lake (15-7-3) and OHA White (3-18-1) rounded out the CSSHL representation. The tournament also included two teams from the U.S. based North American Prospects Hockey League - Everett Elite Hockey’s 16U team and Arizona Bobcats’ 18U squad. Everett was stepping up in age class for the weekend. The Silvertips sit atop the 18-team 16U Division with a 12-1-0-0 record. They went winless but still gave eventual champion BWC all it could handle in a 4-3 defeat. The Bobcats arrived in Delta
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The host Delta Wild managed a 4-3 win over the Arizona Bobcats in this game on their way to a bronze medal finish at the inaugural Delta Hockey Academy Midget Prep Winter Classic at Planet Ice. with a 3-10-0-2 record in the NAPHL’s 18U Division. However, they enjoyed a competitive weekend despite missing out on the playoff round. Three times the Wild had to battle back in Thursday’s opening game before a late goal produced a 4-3 win over Arizona. The Bobcats also fell to Shawnigan Lake (5-3) and OHA White (4-1)
before closing out the tourney with a 6-4 loss to Yale in consolation play. As for Delta, a 4-1 win over OHA White and 4-3 defeat to Yale was enough to finish on top of its pool group thanks to goal differential. Yale was squeezed out of a playoff berth despite finishing with the same 2-1 record as Delta and OHA White. The difference
was being surprised 6-3 by OHA White in its opening game. Delta’s title bid ended with a 4-2 loss to OHA Red on Saturday night. It was the same result as when the teams met back in September in regular season play. The Wild return to CSSHL action this weekend with a pair of games against the Pacific Coast Hockey Academy at Planet Ice.
Pacers to host annual hoop rivalry games Feb. 2 MARK BOOTH
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The eighth annual Stebbings/Murray Cup and fourth annual Brasnett/Lawrence Cup rivalry high school basketball games are set for Friday, Feb. 2 at Delta Secondary School. Hosted by the South Delta Basketball Association, the games bring together the Delta Pacers and South Delta Sun Devils senior teams for the final time this season. The SDSS boys team play in the 4A tier for the largest schools in the province while Delta is at the 3A level. On the girls side, DSS is playing in the top tier of the Fraser Valley League this season while the Sun Devils are in tier two. The trophies are named after longtime teacher and volunteer coaches — Bob Stebbings, Neil Murray, Cheryl Brasnett and Jim Lawrence. All four spent many years involved in the basketball programs at the schools. The Pacers secured the Murray/Cup for the sixth time in seven years with an 80-64 victory a year ago in Tsawwassen. The Devils lone triumph was in the inaugural game but have returned several key players, including Grade 12 guard Jake Willemsen who played for Team B.C. at the 2017 Canada
South Delta Sun Devils and Delta Pacers will meet Feb. 2 for the Stebbings/Murray Cup.
Summer Games in Winnipeg. The Pacers won their first Brasnett/Lawrence Cup in 2017 and will be favoured to do so again thanks to a strong group of Grade 11s that prompted a move to the tier one level this season. The teams met at last month’s Delta Cup at Seaquam Secondary where Delta prevailed 56-41. The girls game will tip-off at 6 p.m. followed by the boys at 7:30 p.m. At the buzzer… The Sun Devils senior boys finished second at last weekend’s Hilltop Invitational, hosted by Sands Secondary. They opened with a 76-38 win over Westview before topping the hosts 82-51. A 79-57 semi-final victory over Langley Fundamental set the stage for Saturday’s championship game against the Britannia Bruins. The top 10 2A school pulled away in the second half for a 101-75 victory. Willemsen was named to the tournament all-star game. The Pacers senior boys and SDSS senior girls are at this weekend’s Bob Carkner Classic at Steveston-London Secondary in Richmond. Delta will open play against Windermere on Thursday afternoon. South Delta will take on defending champion McMath Wildcats.
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Thunder, Bantam C4s & Tropics round out Party winners DANIEL FELDMAN
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This year’s instalment of South Delta Minor Hockey’s ever-popular Party In Da House tournament was once again big success thanks to the efforts of many on and off the ice. Last week’s Optimist featured the Golden Seals shootout triumph in the Pee Wee Division. Here is a look at the other three winners: Atom Division The C3 Thunder topped the round robin portion of the tournament, winning all four of their games. The C2 Wolverines were not far behind with their only loss coming to the Thunder. The C1 Panthers went 2-2, beating the C4 Cyclones and the Delta Stars. The Cyclones then edged the Stars for the last semi-final berth. The Cyclones put up a better fight than the first encounter but the Thunder still cruised to a 7-0 victory. The Panthers turned the tables on their earlier 4-2 loss to the Wolverines with a 4-3 triumph. The Thunder closed out a dominant weekend with a 6-1 win in the gold medal game. Bantam Division This proved to be the most
competitive age group of the tournament with the top three teams finishing with identical records and the total goal differential over the 10 round-robin games being just 12. Bantam C4, Bantam C3 and the C2 Storm finished in that order. The C1 Whalers grabbed the final playoff spot thanks to their 1-0 win over the Stars. The C4s then locked up their spot in the final with a 5-1 win against the Whalers. The C2s advanced with a 3-2 triumph against the C3s. Appropriately, the championship game was another tight affair with the C4s prevailing in a shootout. Midget Division Topping this three-team group in round-robin play were the C1 Thrashers, however, the second place C3 Tropics actually finished with a better goal differential The Midget C4s managed to trump the C2 Marlins and come in third. However, regardless of the round robin standings, each team was guaranteed a spot in the semis. The Thrashers took on the Marlins in the first final four battle, and luckily nicked it 4-3 in the shootout. The Tropics took on C4 and showed no mercy with
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The C4s edged C2 in a shootout to capture the SDMHA Party In Da House Bantam Division title. a 10-1 win. The Thrashers had already beaten the Tropics twice this year, so the Tropics had their work cut out for them. Assistant captain Marcus Beaulieu had never won this tournament before, so he did everything in his power to make sure he did in his final chance. He scored the first goal when a lucky rebound bounced out to him in the first period. After that, the Tropics never looked back. Steady goaltender Noah Shumka
led the way, while unlikely hero David Begin was the huge stalwart on defense as he laid out multiple times to block shots. It was only fitting that Beaulieu netted the empty netter to make it 2-0. In the end, it was a wellcoached team effort that earned the Tropics the title of the best team in South Delta. Of course, all of this tournament excitement would not have been possible without the immense help and support of
parent volunteers. Sean Johnson, Greg and Tracy Plante, Doris Wagner, Peter Niederost, Cheryl Labounty, and Kellie Elmer were excellent in the organization and running of the tournament, so we thank them. But we also thank any parent who did as little as watch a game, to as much as sit at the raffle desk every day. Daniel Feldman is a Delta Secondary student doing work experience at the Optimist. He is also a SDMHA player and official.
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CHERNASKE, Clay It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Clay on December 30, 2017. Clay was an amazing husband, dad, brother, son and son-in-law who was loved, is missed tremendously, and will always be remembered and cherished.
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Clay was born in Fort Frances, Ontario on October 14, 1961 to Philip Chernaske & Dini Radstake. He moved to BC with his parents in 1982, where he became an electrician. He was also talented in many other areas including stonework, tiling and woodworking, among others. Clay loved to talk about everything in life, history and politics. He had a love of old movies, had the best music playlist going and loved to plan trips and travel.
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DAVIS, Genevieve Webb Died January 7, 2018 Genevieve was born in 1923. Feisty wife for 71 years to Gordon; Mom to Lesley, Jane (Dwight) and Patricia (Tom); Nana to grandchildren Sean, Christina, Patrick (Katrina) and Cody; Great-nana to Ryland. She was a long time Ladnerite, taught briefly after the war and then managed Gordon’s veterinary practise. When they outlived all their friends, especially the Kinsmen/Kinettes, they enjoyed morning coffee at McDonalds. Our sincere gratitude to her in-home caregivers and a special thank you to Dr. Nicholson. A Celebration of Life to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations to Delta Hospital Auxiliary appreciated. ‘Farewell, dear children, my life is passed. I dearly loved you to the last. Weep not for me, nor sorrow take, But love each other for my sake.’ Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040
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MEINKE, Doris Evelyn August 10, 1956 - December 30, 2017 Doris was born in Ocean Falls, moving to Campbell River and then to Vancouver. She attended UBC, where she obtained her BA, and then Master’s Degree in Germanic Literature, including a summer of academic work in Germany. She was very passionate about literature and music. Before she retired, Doris worked as an educator, first with adults and then in high schools. She cared deeply about her students’ education, especially for those new to Canada. Doris had a genuine love for music, poetry, and cats. She never missed the chance to go to the Symphony and she was a true fan of the music and writings of Leonard Cohen. She loved to see and walk close to the ocean, especially on stormy days. Family was very important to Doris. She went out of her way to let her family know that she cared and she was thinking of them, even when she was going through her own difficult times. Doris was a genuine, funny and loving person. Doris is predeceased by her parents, Hans and Johanna, and her sister Giesela. She is survived by her husband Byron Wilson, her daughter Emma, sons Carsten and Nikolas, sisters Hannelore and Eleonore and her loving nieces and nephews and their children. Open house at 6575 Holly Park Drive on Saturday, January 6 from 1-4 pm, service to be held at a date TBA to ensure safe travel. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Delta Hospital or the B.C. Cancer Agency.
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WENTLAND, Darcie Ann Jackie Davidson regrets to inform you that after sharing many holidays together, her daughter Darcie Ann Wentland (nee Davidson), died on January 9th, just 6 days before her 60th birthday. She had struggled with a rare cancer for over a year. She was predeceased by her father Roy Davidson in 1990. Also survived by her loving husband Rob Wentland and his family, her brother Charlie Davidson and his wife Margaret and their family. No service by request. Namaste Darcie and rest in peace.
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