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It was quite a night of basketball action and high school spirit at a packed DSS gym as the Delta Pacers and South Delta Sun Devils senior teams squared off in their annual rivalry games. The Pacers repeated as girls champions while the Sun Devils took the boys title for the first time in seven years. For coverage see Page 19.

Council backtracking on bylaw

Proposed regulations, including those governing suites, get second look after rebuke at hearing SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta council is backtracking from sweeping zoning changes that drew the ire of homeowners, particularly those in North Delta. On Monday, a week after a sometimes heated public hear-

ing at city hall, civic politicians agreed to have staff come back with another report looking at potential revisions. To address a growing number of street parking complaints, Delta proposed regulations to govern secondary suites, including lots being at least 15 metres (49 feet) wide in order to contain

a suite. Also in the bylaw, secondary suite parking would not be permitted within a front yard but only on the side or back. The lot width part of the zoning bylaw could remain unchanged, but staff has been asked to review the parking requirements. Coun. Ian Paton agreed with

his colleagues that alternatives should be explored, including allowing parking in front, noting homes throughout Delta that could have much-needed secondary suites are prevented from doing so due to the requirements. Delta could also examine such options as parking permits, said Paton.

“I can tell you from experience 20 years ago, if you pick up our local newspaper, the Optimist, you’d always see seven or eight basement suites for rent in every issue of the paper and three or four apartments for rent. You see none of that anymore, they just don’t exist,” he said. DELTA: see Page 3

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Systems are in place to keep crooks from trying to wash their dirty money in casinos. That was the assurance given at an open house last week on the $70-million casino/hotel complex proposed for the Delta Town & Country Inn site in Ladner. The city hosted its first open house last Thursday at the Harris Barn in Ladner where well over 100 attended, posing questions to Delta staff as well as representatives from Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd. and the B.C. Lottery Corporation. In addition to such issues as traffic, keeping the corrupt element out of a potential Delta casino was raised. It’s an issue brought up at previous open houses hosted by the casino company as well as letters of concern to council. Gateway CAO Jag Nijjar, who’s been with the company for almost 25 years, told the Optimist that extensive surveillance and security at facilities is standard. He explained casinos are to only issue cheques for verified wins to those who come in with large sums of cash. “If you come with some money and you play a little bit, you can’t get a cheque for the money you came in

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Delta hosted the first of three open houses on Gateway’s casino application last Thursday at the Harris Barn in Ladner. with. I’d have to be able to verify through video surveillance or the supervisor that you actually played and won. If you come in with $10,000, you’re going to walk out with that same cash,” he said. He also noted that cash transactions of $10,000 or more are reported if deemed suspicions, while new rules involve any transaction over $10,000 requiring proof of source of funds. That means a receipt from the bank. “Most of our large players, the legitimate players, know the rules and come in with bank draft any-

ways,” he added. BCLC notes that as part of its anti-money laundering program, casino staff, through government ID, confirm and record the identity and residence of customers buying in with large sums, work with police to proactively ban known gang associates, while the lottery corporation provides funding for the RCMP’s Joint Illegal Gaming Investigations Team. A report commissioned by the former Liberal government but not made public until last fall found that authorities

Casino open houses continue tonight and tomorrow night

Open houses on the Gateway casino application are being held today at the Sungod Recreation Centre in North Delta and tomorrow at the Harris Barn in Ladner. Both sessions run from 4 to 8 p.m. Open to the public, a multi-civic committee meeting to discuss the casino proposal will be held at Harris Barn on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. The application is tentatively set to go to Delta council in April with a public hearing in May. flagged transactions at Lower Mainland casinos, including approximately $13.5 million in $20 bills accepted at Richmond’s River Rock. Former RCMP deputy

commissioner Peter German was appointed by the NDP government to review policies on money laundering prevention. His report is due out next month.

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Delta increasing from 11 metres (36 feet) to 12 metres (39 feet), which many at the packed public hearing complained will reduce the number of subdivisions. In Ladner, the minimum width has been 12 metres for some time.

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odourous emissions from Enviro-Smart. She recently wrote to the Metro Vancouver board asking for the review process to be expedited. Under its existing Metro Vancouver solid waste licence, Enviro-Smart is allowed to compost 150,000 tonnes of organic waste each year. A new solid waste licence would

issuance of a new licence until there has been a consistent, long-term cessation of odour complaints that demonstrates that the facility is capable of being operated to the highest standards.” However, according to Delta, Enviro-Smart recently cancelled the majority of its commercial food waste contracts

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be required to increase the annual capacity beyond that figure. Delta, as the host community, must approve the issuance of a new licence. Jackson said Delta did not approve EnviroSmart’s September 2017 application for an amended solid waste licence that would have increased its annual capacity to 200,000 tonnes of organic waste. “I, nor council or staff, have confirmed that no increase in capacity will be considered until an air quality management permit is issued,” said Jackson. “We will not consider agreeing to the

and reduced its commercial waste intake by approximately 30,000 tonnes, which provided extra capacity under the current licence. This allowed Enviro-Smart to recently sign a contract with the City of Richmond to accept approximately 22,000 tonnes annually of residential green waste. Delta says given the elimination of commercial food waste, the Richmond contract remains within the 150,000 tonnes of annual capacity permitted. Jackson said Delta was not advised of the contract with Richmond as Delta’s approval was not required.

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The City of Delta will be taking an extra $70 from homeowners this year, an amount described as a good deal compared to other Lower Mainland cities. Delta council gave preliminary approval Monday to the budget which calls for the Delta portion of the property tax bill to go up $45 for the average home. Combined with a $25 hike to the utility bill, that’s an overall increase of $70 this year. The 1.95 per cent property tax increase is on the low side when it comes to Delta’s tax hikes in recent years. The increase breaks

down to 0.75 per cent to maintain city services ($18), 0.4 per cent for the Civic Building Program ($9) and 0.8 per cent for the Neighbourhood Road Improvement Program ($18). The city’s operating plan will see current service levels maintained and provides for contractual commitments, additional police services, water and sewer regional costs, additional funding for the Fraser Valley Regional Library and other costs. The capital plan includes new projects as well as those carried over from previous years. The pay-as-you-go policy continues with no new external debt, focusing on completing several major

projects that include the North Delta Arts Centre, Delta Cultural Centre and the Boundary Bay Airport fire hall/training facility, a project that still doesn’t have a final price tag. According to the latest financial plan, in 2019 to 2022 the property tax increase is projected to be less than 2.5 per cent. The average home will see a combined increase of about $80 each year for property taxes and utility fees. Vivian Koo, manager of budgets and taxation, told council this year’s property tax increase is on the low end compared to other cities such as Vancouver (4.3 per cent), Richmond (3.3 per cent) and Langley City (4.94 per cent).

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Paton thrilled about Wilkinson’s victory MLA calls him ‘smartest guy in the room’ SANDOR GYARMATI

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The smartest person in the legislature is now leader of the B.C. Liberal Party. That’s the high praise Delta South MLA Ian Paton had for Andrew Wilkinson, who was elected party leader on the weekend. Although he endorsed leadership hopeful Todd Stone, a decision he described as a tough one with so many solid candidates, Paton said he’s thrilled about Wilkinson’s victory. “I’ve got to meet him as a fairly new MLA in the last year on several occasions. To hear his history and background, where he’s come from, growing up in rural B.C. and being a medical doctor in places like Deas Lake, Lillooet and Campbell River, and then to be so intelligent he goes and gets a law degree as well, he’s the smartest guy in the room as far as I’m concerned.” Paton said he’s impressed Wilkinson doesn’t use prepared notes when he gets up to debate in the legislature, demon-

VancouverQuilchena MLA said he felt he had a significant advantage in having lived and worked all over B.C., so he had a very good feel for the whole province. Plus, he had the depth of FILE PHOTO experience Andrew Wilkinson visited Ladner dur- and the skills ing the final week of the Liberal lead- to take on the challenge, he ership campaign. said. strating a vast knowledge. On the “He just knows everynight of Wilkinson’s visit, thing so well and the NDP a major accident in the and the Greens are going George Massey Tunnel to be extremely frightened tied up traffic for hours, when Andrew gets up and which was not lost on the starts questioning them on would-be party leader. different issues.” “On the way here today Paton noted everyone we got to the Bridgeport rallied around Wilkinson exit and it was an hour and after he was elected on the 20 minutes to get through fifth ballot Saturday night, the tunnel because there edging former Surrey had been an accident. It mayor Dianne Watts who needs to get fixed. It’s the had been leading up to biggest traffic bottleneck in that point. British Columbia. Tunnels Wilkinson visited will not last for another Ladner a couple weeks ago 50 years,” he said. “This during his cross-province is something that needs campaign. Backed by to be addressed sooner over a dozen MLAs, the rather than later.”

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Year-end stats reinforce Delta’s reputation as safe community Most categories saw declines but theft from autos keeps rising

Statistics released last week reinforce the notion Delta is a safe place, although the Delta Police Department admits there’s always room for improvement. Crimes against people — such as assault or robbery — were down 21 per cent in 2017 (378 incidents compared to 477 in 2016). Business break-ins declined 10 per cent (133 in 2017) while residential break-ins dropped by 23 per cent (141 in 2017). “We’re really pleased to see the numbers declining in this way,” said Chief Neil Dubord. “We enjoy a high quality of life here in Delta, and we really are fortunate to live in such a great community.” However, Dubord recognizes there are a number of persistent issues the department continues to work on, hopefully with continued cooperation from the community. Theft of items from autos was up 16 per cent (982 in 2017), although thefts of vehicles saw a

and ensure they don’t decrease of 14 leave anything of per cent. value in their vehicles, The increase including passports, in thefts from cash, sunglasses and autos was obviphones.” ous last year Another area of and the DPD concern is traffic colused a numlisions, which saw an ber of tactics increase of 10 per cent to address the last year. The jump surge, including hasn’t gone unnoticed the “You Leave by police who ramped It, They’ll Take up the number of vioIt — Leave it lation tickets handed Empty” camout to 8,079 last year, paign as well as an increase of 20 per alerts to resicent from 2016. dents when a “We occasionspike occurred. ally get comments “We’ve on social media that ordered a porttickets are a cash grab, able readeror that police should board as well,” focus on more imporsaid Dubord. tant work,” Dubord “We’ll be able to deploy it to SUBMITTED PHOTO said. “However, preventing someone areas where Chief Neil Dubord reminds residents not from getting killed we are seeto leave valuables in their vehicles. or injured by a dising a spike. tracted, speeding or We need to be takes. And, of course, we impaired driver is our job. innovative in the ways that increase patrols as and We’d be thrilled to hand we are communicating when required. out fewer tickets. You can with neighbourhoods — “It’s wonderful that our expect more news from us social media, traditional residents feel safe here, in this area in the coming media, door-to-door — but we need people to months.” we are doing whatever it take basic precautions

Don’t fall victim to scam targeting Facebook Scam of the month With the rise in scams, particularly those online, the Delta Police Department, in conjunction with the Optimist, is running a monthly article to help residents stay safe from fraudsters. Below, Const. Dustin Classen of the economic and technical crime unit offers advice on a Facebook scam making the rounds: With over two billion monthly active users, Facebook remains a popular destination for sharing details of your life with family and friends. However, scammers are also using Facebook to take your money. Here’s a new trend we’ve seen in the last few months here in Delta and elsewhere: The victim tries to log in to Facebook, only to find they’ve been locked out for reasons unknown. As many people would, the victim searches online for a customer support phone number, calling up Facebook to regain access to their

account. Here’s the rub. Facebook doesn’t have a customer support phone number. The victim has reached scammers, who now instruct the victim to purchase iTunes gift cards to regain access to their account. Let’s be very clear here: Nobody official requests payment in iTunes gift cards. Not the Canada Revenue Agency, not Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada, not Facebook, not Microsoft. It just isn’t done. Whatever the circumstances, if anyone ever asks you to pay for something in iTunes gift cards, any other gift cards or pre-paid credit cards, it is very likely a scam. For those who find themselves locked out of Facebook, as stated above, there is no phone number to call. Your only recourse is to visit www. facebook.com/help. On that page, login and password help is located under the “Managing Your Account” header, while help for hacked and fake accounts is located under the “Privacy and Safety” header.

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DPD honours 29 at annual ceremony Staff, civilians among recipients IAN JACQUES

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Saving a teenager in crisis on the Alex Fraser Bridge, rescuing a woman held hostage at knifepoint or being a good citizen and helping police nab a fraud suspect. Individuals involved in these incidents were among those recognized at the Delta Police Department’s annual awards ceremony last Thursday night. The ceremony recognized 29 officers, police staff and members of the community. “On a daily basis Delta police officers, staff, volunteers and citizens contribute hundreds of hours to public safety,” said Chief Neil Dubord. “This ceremony was about recognizing their exceptional accomplishments, and saying thank you.” One example Dubord pointed out was last February when one of the department’s volunteers assisted officers with a woman in grave distress in Ladner, translating and helping ease her desperation. “It is wonderful to be able to officially recognize Mr. Karn Shergill for his efforts,” said Dubord. Other highlights included a presentation by St. John’s Ambulance to Sgt. Brian Hill, who saved a woman’s life while on vacation in Oregon. Another officer was recognized for helping to save a life in September 2016, when police attended to nine overdoses of fentanyl tainted drugs in South Delta. Const. John Smith determined there was one person who had likely consumed drugs, but wasn’t with his friends. His quick actions to locate the man and alert the fire department are credited

for helping save his life. The list of award recipients included: Chief Constable Commendation (teen in crisis on Alex Fraser Bridge) Const. Kevin Boyce Const. Jason Martens Const. Rob Kennett Const. Gordy Gill Deputy Chief Constable Commendation (Fentanyl overdose) Const. John Smith DPD soccer camp Const. Aaron Hill Project Starboard Sgt. Jill Long Sgt. Gwen VaughanSmith Const. Martin Levangie Const. Rob Semler Const. Chris Ward Const. Sean Cessford Const. Scott Formby Const. Ken Kirk Const. Ryan Masales (Abbotsford Police Department) Forcible confinement Sgt. Ben Bruneau Const. Vince Neudorf Const. Mathew Taylor Const. Nilo Diguangco Const. Taylor Armstrong Const. Harprit Hair Const. Steve Bentley Const. Kristine Pemberton Inspector Commendation (fraud and elder abuse case) Const. Dustin Classen Tableau Development and Implementation Candace Danielson Jody Johnson Volunteer of the Year Award (Tsawwassen CoPS Volunteer) Joyce Marshall Delta Police Outstanding Citizen Award (BC Ferries Chief Officer involvement with female in crisis) Roy Hicks Female in crisis at Ladner Waterfront Karn Shergill Patrol Officer of the Year Const. Kathy Bauman

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ou didn’t have to wait for the first candidate declaration to figure out this is a civic election year. Last month the City of Delta was asking homeowners to provide input on this year’s proposed budget, which will carry with it a 1.95 per cent property tax hike, presuming that preliminary figure receives final approval from Delta council as it almost always does. If you’re thinking a 1.95 per cent hike seems on the low side, you’d be correct. Last year’s property tax increase was 2.75 per cent, the year before that we got dinged for an extra 3.5 per cent and the year prior to that taxes went up 2.99 per cent. It’s funny how the smallest increase during council’s four-year term took place during the year in which voters go to the polls. I can only chalk that up to coincidence. *** While I’m dumping on the good folks over at city hall, I have to say I came away from the casino open house Delta hosted last week in Ladner feeling underwhelmed. After the applicant, Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd., held a series of open houses last fall where it was clearly trying to sell the idea to the public, I figured the Delta sessions (there’s another one tonight in North Delta and one tomorrow at the Harris Barn) would look at the application with a bit more of a critical eye. I was obviously wrong. Although Delta had a handful of storyboards at the event, none of which furthered the discussion to any great extent, the vast majority of information came straight from the applicant, so not surprisingly it was all about what a wonderful company Gateway is and what a great facility it’s got planned. I didn’t see anything about the impacts of increased traffic at what’s already a significant chokepoint, an analysis of the increased demand for police services that would invariably come along with a casino or any other evaluation of the application despite the fact the public will want a variety of questions answered before a decision is rendered. Maybe I was expecting too much but I thought there would be more differences between a city-run open house and one hosted by the proponent than simply the venue.

Seniors and young families are caught in housing crisis

t’s raining hard again this morning, as it has for the past month. I keep thinking of all those people huddled in their cars and vans which are now their homes. Or maybe they’re at the local recreation centre washing up before going to work or school. Baby-steps aren’t enough when it comes to housing. In my last column I wrote about an attitude change needed around NIMBYism. This time I’m looking at developers and Delta’s planning department. Did you know that 43.9 per cent of Delta’s population is over 50 and 20 per cent of those are renters (2016 Census and BC Seniors Advocate). That’s 8,792 renters over 50 with an annual income under $30,000. Add to that a 0.9 per cent vacancy rate with no new rental units built here in the past two years. We have a serious housing crisis affecting our most vulnerable, mostly single senior women. Not to mention our young families (aged 25 to 40). Sorry folks, they’re leaving in droves (2016 Census). They can’t afford to buy or rent in Delta, especially South Delta. Yes, construction is going on everywhere, but it is way out of reach for the population which needs it most — the low and middle-income renters. These are our service and retail workers, our

Community Comment ML BURKE

caregivers and restaurant staff. I see notices everywhere saying “Hiring Now.” Result: Businesses closing. Developers are working with realtors on land assemblies, then building mostly townhomes in South Delta and towers in North Delta. The townhomes are not suitable for seniors (too many stairs) plus they are for sale, not rent. A one-year-old three-bedroom, three-storey townhome in Tsawwassen is listed at $946,000, which the realtor suggested was a bargain. Not my idea of a bargain. I keep saying we need one-, two- and three-bedroom rentals. Or, if we must keep building townhomes to sell, then let’s stack them with a one-bed unit on the ground and a second two- or three-bed unit above with separate entrances. Older folks on the bottom, younger on the top. Or at

least stack the closets so an elevator could be installed later. Another problem is our planning department’s obsession with parking spaces. Has it not heard that personal cars are on their way out? No need for more twoand three-car garages taking up all that precious real estate. With Uber, car sharing clubs like Evo and self-driving cars on the horizon, and the fact many seniors don’t drive, it should be a signal to lighten up on our residential parking restrictions. Many suites can’t be rented because they don’t have enough space for additional parking. I ask you: What’s wrong with the street? On busier streets Delta could do permitted parking like Vancouver and free up those affordable rentals. Let’s access the existing stock and remove these outdated parking barriers. There’s one more attitude shift we need to make. Are you ready? We need to lose the stigma around renters and rental buildings. When a purpose built rental or a co-op is proposed in your community, I’m hoping you will say, “Yes, it’s needed and I support this project.” 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.

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Letters

Community amenity should be part of Gateway’s casino plan

Editor: Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd. hosted a meeting with the City of Delta and tennis stakeholders Jan. 17 to inform the stakeholders of the pending development of the Delta Town & Country Inn site which will remove the tennis courts and clubhouse. Gateway identified its expected timeline for development, including preparing and preloading the site by September of this year. Interestingly, Gateway did not identify that its project is contingent on Delta council approving the rezoning application to permit a casino and did not state a scheduled date for the public hearing. The city presented the department’s process for

community amenity contributions are common in neighbouring municipalities through their rezoning process. It would reasonable for Gateway to make a voluntary community amenity contribution, especially as part of the rezoning process. The Town and Country Tennis Club has hosted many competitions, training, leagues and events. One highlighted was Tomas Bourassa, a North Delta teen quadriplegic who was inducted into the Delta Hall of Fame in 2017. The audience was informed that: • Gateway has an agreement with the landowner, the Toigo family’s Shato Holdings, to lease the property for the development and there are no plans for a voluntary com-

funding parks and recreation facility maintenance and new facilities. The main message delivered was the city does not have funds for new facilities unless there is a contribution from a community group. The four tennis clubs in Delta — the Town and Country Tennis Club, Ladner Tennis Club, Tsawwassen Tennis Club and Sunshine Hills Tennis Club(North Delta) — made a coordinated presentation by DeltaTennis identifying the importance of indoor tennis to the sport in Delta, and that as part of the rezoning application a community amenity contribution to replace the indoor tennis facility should be made to the city. One speaker noted that

No revelations in tunnel report despite claims to the contrary Editor: Re: Delta should add tunnel report to site to ensure public has all facts, letter to the editor, Jan. 31 The “report” Larry Colero references is already publicly available and can be accessed on the Open Information page of the provincial government website. The “report” in question is actually a slideshow presentation. Despite all of the fear mongering from Doug Massey, Larry Colero and company, there is no shocking or damning new information contained within the presentation from TEC. TEC, or Tunnel Engineering Consultants, presented a view that was favourable towards build-

cially when studies show accidents are far more likely to occur in tunnels than on bridges. I know a lot of people are hoping for a conspiracy theory, but the fact is that sensitive information is always withheld during a public bidding process for large infrastructure projects. This is standard practice. The information presented was likely commercially sensitive at the time, but as the NDP has suspended the project it no longer needs to be protected. The larger issue here is that an urgently needed project was shovel ready, and the new government has indefinitely delayed any sort of replacement. Tyson Schofield

ing tunnels. As a private company, it was in its own interest to do so. Other companies that presented to government offered different opinions, based on their own areas of expertise and self-interest. The job of government is to gather all of the facts and opinions and then make a decision. That’s exactly what the government did. No one has ever said it isn’t possible to build a new tunnel. The argument has always been that a new bridge is the safer, cheaper and more environmentally friendly option. I, for one, don’t understand why bridge opponents are so keen to bulldoze valuable farmland in both Delta and Richmond in order to build a new tunnel, espe-

munity amenity contribution. Gateway feels it is a municipal issue. • The city committed to working with DeltaTennis on the impact of losing the indoor tennis facility. A meeting to discuss indoor tennis was committed to by the city. DeltaTennis thanks the 150 participants for supporting indoor tennis at the Jan. 17 meeting. It encourages all concerned citizens to attend the open houses and complete comment cards supporting a community amenity contribution by Gateway. Open houses will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Sungod Recreation Centre and tomorrow at Harris Barn in Ladner. John McMurchy DeltaTennis.org Committee

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Following Council’s adoption of a new Heritage Strategy, a study of heritage conservation areas in Ladner was initiated. The study is to explore the possibility of expanding or adding to existing heritage conservation areas in Ladner. Heritage conservation areas are intended to protect existing heritage landmarks and landscapes, encourage preservation and restoration of heritage buildings or structures, and ensure that new development is sensitive to the heritage context. The session will be an opportunity to discuss these issues, as well as how heritage property owners might benefit for their added responsibilities as heritage stewards. Further Go to www.delta.ca/heritage; Information: click on “View Ladner Heritage Conservation Area Study Scope” Questions or Email Susan Elbe at selbe@delta.ca comments? or call 604.946.3389 We look forward to your participation in shaping the community!

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Cycling group welcomes bike lanes on 8A Avenue Editor: Re: Bike lanes coming to Tsawwassen’s 8A Ave., Feb. 2 I am writing on behalf of the Delta HUB cycling committee. We are a group of volunteers who have been working for the past few years to improve conditions for people who cycle in our neighbourhoods. We bike for recreation, fitness, commuting and errands. Individually, we’ve experienced the benefits of cycling in Delta, and welcome the gradual build-out of a community that provides safer options for active travel. Why? It may sound rhetorical but, just like walking, cycling can have a profound effect on one’s health and well-being — at every age. It can also foster stronger ties to local businesses, while allowing each of us to “walk-the-

talk” and put sustainability into action. In our outreach with community members we routinely hear from people who are interested in cycling, but feel anxious due to traffic and road conditions. While bike lanes may not be a panacea, in a suburban context that was crafted for cars, they are a solid start. This is why we support the City of Delta’s decision to build lanes along 8A Avenue. In Delta HUB’s view, this is part of a larger vision — to forge a network that helps individuals and families make the choice to cycle. With bike lanes on English Bluff Road — and future multi-use paths at Winskill Park and the Southlands — we can envision a cycling “spine” that will eventually connect people to where they

want to go: the beach, the recreation centre, the schools and the town centre. Sometimes the topography isn’t the biggest obstacle; there’s often doubt, or fear, when forging ahead with something new. And that’s fair. What’s equally fair, however, is supporting healthier choices with thoughtful changes on the ground. It’s not revolutionary; it’s evolutionary. And that’s what the 8A Avenue bike lanes represent to us. If you have thoughts, concerns or questions about cycling in Delta, we would love to hear from you at delta@bikehub.ca. We also enjoy sharing the work that we do, whether at our monthly meetings or through our website: https://bikehub.ca/delta. Patrick Thompson Chair Delta HUB

Daily walker can’t recall seeing any cyclists along 8A Avenue

Editor: Re: Bike lanes coming to Tsawwassen’s 8A Ave., Feb. 2 Firstly, I do not live on 8A Avenue but I do pay property taxes in Tsawwassen. Why do we need bike lanes on this street? I have lived in this community for 30 years and for the past five years I have been walking every day — winter, spring, summer and fall. One of my walking routes is on 8A Avenue from 56th Street to 53A Street and then north. I usually walk this route between 8:15 and 9 a.m.

when the kids are going to school. I may have missed something but I cannot recall seeing anyone, let alone a child, riding a bike on 8A Avenue. I do occasionally see an adult riding a bike on 53A Street but rarely. The high school kids are either walking on 53A Street or because of the traffic jam at 53A Street and 8A Avenue appear to get a ride with their parents. 8A Avenue could use some road maintenance but in my opinion bike lanes would be a waste of taxpayers’ money. The

property owners would be deprived of any street parking requiring them or their guests to park in their driveways, perhaps blocking the sidewalk. A bike lane is no guarantee for safety as a crosswalk is no guarantee for safety either, which recent events have proven. I don’t think we need to create more controversy with unnecessary bike lanes like Vancouver has done. I would hope Delta council will take a better look at this issue and check the numbers. Doug Barker

Royal Oaks would be ideal for library

Editor: Re: Delta wants library in city-owned space, Jan. 19 I noted with interest your excellent article on the fact the Tsawwassen Library is not housed in property owned by the city. It went on to say that at one point Winskill Park was considered as a site for a new library but that it was too costly and would cover green space. Our previous CAO George Harvie pointed out Delta is the only community in the Fraser

Valley Regional Library that doesn’t own the land where a community library is situated and that Tsawwassen residents deserve the same amenities as those in Ladner and North Delta. I think we have the solution to this issue in plain sight. When the Royal Oaks complex was built the developer donated land to the city for community use and, until recently, it was used as a community police station. The police station has since been moved to the Town Centre

Mall and its former home is being used as storage until the new museum opens. It is a nicely maintained two-storey structure on a 17,804 square foot lot with plenty of parking and walking and bike access from the front and back. BC Assessment values the property at some $3 million and while the current building would have to be modified somewhat to house the library, it certainly seems like a win/ win situation to me. Wayne W. Kinna

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Letters

Bikes could make CoPS busy

Editor: Re: Community stations won’t extend hours, Jan. 19 When I read the Delta Police Department will not be extending the hours of the community police stations (CoPS) beyond the current weekdays only, I was somewhat taken aback. I would like to offer comment on this decision with respect to Ladner only at this time. Yes, the long-running CoPS Program is a Deltawide institution for sure, however, recent positive change in Tsawwassen and North Delta with respect to increasing visibility and accessibility to these two locations is not mirrored by the plans for Ladner. For many years the Ladner CoPS has been offering a “street-level welcome” at its front door on 48th Avenue. The new venue will be on the sec-

ond floor of the renovated former Delta Museum. Notwithstanding the impressive upgrading of this venerable structure, including the planned elevator access, it will, I suspect, take a very long time to make itself known to our community. Ladner Village, even with its recent face lift, is a long way from developing any sort of vibrancy (I won’t even mention the waterfront). Police Chief Neil Dubord’s comments regarding “pushing outreach into the community” truly does offer promise to be the strategy for success here, but we will require proactive programming to inject some life into the Ladner CoPS. With respect to Dubord’s conclusion that this might warrant future consideration, I am suggesting something be

considered in the way of putting the horse before the cart in Ladner, something that could be accomplished now. Here’s an idea: Spring is around the corner (well, sort of). Parents and kids will be rolling out their bicycles and hitting the road, or the trail or the dike. One of the first things they’re going to notice is that we no longer have a bike shop in Ladner. Now, if there was the opportunity for parents to take their kids and their kids’ bikes to the new community police station and get a safety check with a written report, including minor adjustments where appropriate, and where the whole family could learn to inflate their tires and keep an eye on things, well, then they would know where the Ladner CoPS is at and where to

come when something else comes up, whatever that may be. It would be a relatively simple matter to set up a temporary “community bike shop” within the new location. This would also be a prime opportunity for the Delta police to promote Portland 529, the new bike theft prevention/ recovery program. This initiative will only succeed if it runs on the weekend. I’m thinking Saturdays. Will we find new CoPS volunteers eager to sign up for the chance to get involved in something so dynamic, positive and real? I believe we might. I would suggest we try this pilot for the months of March, April, May and June. Then, with school out for summer, the effectiveness of this strategy could be assessed. Tony Dales

Odour will intensify with more material

Editor: I recall the terrible odours in Ladner a few years ago from the composting operation, and was surprised this facility was allowed to re-open. I have detected odours from the current facility as far as north Tsawwassen and often in Ladner. I was also surprised it can accept substantial additional waste from Richmond notwithstanding that it appears to be operating without a per-

mit. What gives? Since I haven’t seen much science included in the Delta council deliberations, I will provide some. Assuming the additional Richmond waste has a similar composition to the current waste stream, the mass of extra odour produced should be proportional to the mass of the extra waste. As the dispersion equation is linear in concentration (or mass), the concentration of the odour at a specific place,

on the average, will also increase proportionally with the increase in source strength. For example, if the amount of waste-emitting odours doubles, then the intensity of the odour will double at a given location (on the average). The extent of the detectible plume will expand where the increase in odour concentration causes it to rise above the detection limit. The only ways to reduce the odour

concentrations are to reduce the waste stream or to treat the waste differently so it emits fewer odour molecules per unit mass of waste. The composting operation appears to be causing unacceptable environmental impacts in the Ladner area. It should be relocated to a less populated place. Also, if you don’t like the smell, then there’s an election this October. Steve Graham

Democratically elected council deserving of more respect

Editor: Re: Younger council needed, letter to the editor, Jan. 31 You stepped below any tolerable measure of

decency by publishing Linda Lazarus’ request to do away with an overaged Delta council. To agree or disagree with council’s perfor-

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I have a colleague at work who’s a selfdescribed foodie. This intrigues me. Twenty years ago, or perhaps even 10, I would not likely have heard of a foodie. Even now, I’m somewhat perplexed. A foodie, as I understand it, is someone who has a particular interest in food. This strikes me as curious, given that everyone I know has a particular interest in food, since food is generally regarded as something that health-conscious people are wise to put in their mouths. Unlike pencils, say, or romance novels. Heck, I know of no one who doesn’t like food.

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Birthday surprise for Doreen!

Local photographer Tyler Garnham will be a guest at a Delta Photo Club workshop tonight in Tsawwassen. He will present the challenges and rewards of adventure photography. Garnham is a freelance commercial photographer with more than 20 years behind the camera full-

The workshop time. takes place from Travel and 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. adventure has at the KinVillage always been a pasCommunity sion for Garnham, Centre, 5430whose unique 10th Ave., vision and style Tsawwassen. have been molded by experience. Tyler Garnham Guests are welcome with a He stays sharp by shooting advertising, stock suggested $5 donation for and editorial assignments. admission.

Baby dental care workshops at libraries A babyâ€™s first tooth will appear sometime around their sixth month, but do parents wait until they see those lower front incisors begin to appear before they start brushing? When should you start cleaning your babyâ€™s mouth? What kind of brush and toothpaste do you use?

Local libraries are hosting workshops this week where parents and young children learn how to properly care for teeth at an early age. The Baby and Preschool Oral Health Workshop will be offered today and tomorrow at the Ladner Pioneer Library and on Friday, Feb. 9 at the Tsawwassen Library.

All sessions run from 11 to 11:30 a.m. There are other opportunities to learn new parenting skills in February at the Tsawwassen Library. Parent Time follows Babytime every Monday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Parents and caregivers can learn new skills and share information.

DSS Got Talent at Genesis Theatre tomorrow

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Doreen Ferguson reacts to being told by her daughter Anne that Delta firefighters have come to sing Happy Birthday at her 103rd birthday party Saturday at The Waterford in Tsawwassen. Born in Ottawa on Feb. 3, 1915, she moved to B.C. as a youth and met her late husband Bill in Victoria. She lived independently until the age of 100 and attributes eating broccoli to her longevity. She has two children, Anne Lowrey and Gill Schramm, six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Ten family members were present for her birthday party.

Something is coming back to Delta Secondary with a new twist. DSS Got Talent (formerly known as the Grad Talent Show) is back for another instalment tomorrow night. One of the largest grad fundraisers, the

event is no longer exclusive to the graduating class and will feature acts from all grades. The lineup will include singers, dancers, bands and more. Teachers Chris Dobrovolny, Glenn Addison, Catherine

Campbell and Andrew Boldt are scheduled to perform Summer of 69. The show takes place at Genesis Theatre at 7 p.m. Advance tickets (on sale in the DSS cafeteria until today) are $10. Tickets will be $12 at the door.

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Financial Matters

Here’s what’s new this tax-filing season Credits added and eliminated as Canada Revenue Agency prepares for another tax year

This tax-filing season, many important changes and improvements were made to services, benefits, and credits for Canadians. Here’s what you need to know: New and improved credits • Canada caregiver credit — This non-refundable tax credit replaces the family caregiver credit, the credit for infirm dependants age 18 or older and the caregiver credit. It gives tax relief to eligible individuals who have a spouse or common-law partner, or a dependant, with an impairment in physical or mental functions. • Disability tax credit (DTC) certification — Nurse practitioners across Canada can now certify the application form for the DTC. • Medical expense tax credit — If you need medical intervention to conceive a child, you may be eligible to claim certain expenses even if you do

not have a medical condition. These expenses are the same as those that would generally be allowable for individuals who have a medical condition. If you had fertility-related expenses for any of the 10 previous calendar years and you have not claimed them, you can request a change to your income tax and benefit return(s) to include these eligible expenses. New services • Mailing a paper income tax and benefit return to your home — Starting this year, the Canada Revenue Agency will mail a 2017 income tax and benefits guide and forms book to paper filers. These individuals won’t have to go to Canada Post, Caisse populaire Desjardins or Service Canada locations to get their printed tax products. Those who want to file on paper and haven’t received a guide and forms book by Feb. 26 from the CRA can find what they

need online or order a paper copy from the Canada Revenue Agency. An order limit of nine packages per individual will ensure all Canadians have access to what they need this filing season. • File your taxes over the phone with File My Return — This new service lets eligible Canadians with simple tax situations file their return by answering a few questions over the telephone through an automated service. • View transactions and pay balances with Canada Revenue Agency BizApp — The CRA has released a new mobile web app called CRA BizApp. This app lets small businesses and sole proprietors view their business account balances and make payments by pre-authorized debit to their corporation, goods and services tax / harmonized sales tax (GST/HST), payroll, and excise duty accounts. Enhanced Services • Don’t wait for your

notice of assessment; get an Express NOA — This service delivers a notice of assessment (NOA) directly into your certified tax software shortly after you file your return electronically. To use the service, you must be registered for online mail in My Account and file your return electronically using a certified tax software. • ReFILE lets you adjust your return using your tax software — The ReFILE service now lets you change your return using your preferred certified filing software. Make sure you receive your notice of assessment before sending a change through ReFILE. • Get Online mail directly in My Account — The CRA is adding more mail for individuals to receive directly in My Account. This tax season, online mail provides correspondence about tax free savings accounts, notices of assessment, benefit notices and slips, and more, including correspondence

from some of the Canada Revenue Agency’s review programs (e.g. requests for receipts). • Pay taxes in person — You can now pay your individual tax, benefits and credits repayments, and other select payments to the Canada Revenue Agency in person with cash or a debit card at any Canada Post outlet across the country. To pay in person, you must first create a personalized payment barcode online. • Protect your account with Account Alerts — For added security, when a representative is added, deleted, or changed on your account, the CRA will send you an email notifying you of the recent activity on your account. • Automatically fill in parts of your return with Auto-fill my return — The service lets you or your authorized representatives automatically fill in parts of your 2015, 2016, and 2017 income tax and benefit returns with informa-

tion the CRA has available at the time of filing the return. Changed credits and amounts • Tuition, education, and textbook credits — As of Jan. 1, 2017, the federal education and textbook credits were eliminated. However, you can still carry forward unused amounts from previous years. Also, with certain conditions, you may now be able to claim the tuition amount for fees you paid to a post-secondary educational institution for occupational skills courses, even if they are not at a post-secondary level. • Children’s credits — As of Jan. 1, 2017, the children’s arts tax credit and children’s fitness tax credit were eliminated. • Public transit tax credit — As of July 1, 2017, this credit was eliminated. For this tax year, you can claim the cost of eligible public transit expenses only for travel taken from Jan. 1 to June 30, 2017.

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Financial Matters

Cash Poll highlights myths that control are giving RRSPs bad rap Many wondering if they’re still the way to go

A new CIBC poll finds that most (65 per cent) Canadians don’t seek expert advice to get retirement ready, which may lead to some misconceptions about the value of contributing to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Two in five Canadians see “no point” in investing in an RRSP and two-thirds believe a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is a better savings vehicle as it’s completely tax-free. “Several myths about RRSPs have been circulating in recent years, which are unfairly giving them a bit of a bad rap and Canadians are asking if an RRSP is still the way to go,” says CIBC’s Jamie Golombek. “While everyone’s retirement needs will be different, it’s important to take the time to build a retirement plan to ensure you have sufficient funds to live the lifestyle you want, cover unexpected

expenses such as health or care costs, or leave a legacy for heirs.” “RRSPs should still be the primary retirement savings vehicle for most Canadians, and in many cases, can be your best option,” says Golombek. In his new report, In Defense of RRSPs: Dispelling common RRSP myths, and video, Golombek debunks some of the common myths behind the recent decline in RRSP contributions to help Canadians sort through the confusion and get retirement ready. “Perhaps the biggest misconceptions about RRSPs is that they’re pointless given you’ll still pay tax in future, while a TFSA provides a completely tax-free source of income,” says Golombek. “But, the fact is, although a TFSA may be a better choice for those currently in a lower tax bracket or early in their income-earn-

ing years, an RRSP can provide a completely taxfree rate of return and is frequently the best option for retirement savings.” In his report, Golombek illustrates how even with the deferred tax bill on RRSP income in retirement, investing in an RRSP or TFSA beats investing in non-registered accounts. If your tax rate is lower in the year of withdrawal, you’ll get an even better rate of return on your RRSP investment, he adds. “The bottom line is that there’s no point having non-registered investments unless you have maxed out your TFSA or RRSP room,” he says. While respondents cited “not having enough money to save” as the top reason for not having an RRSP, Golombek says most of us could save a bit more if we understood the rewards of doing so, which is why early planning is critically important.

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Don’t want your offspring to spend your inheritance all at once? Set up a testamentary trust. You’d like to leave an inheritance, but not every child or grandchild is ready to receive a lump sum. To pass down assets while maintaining some control over those funds, consider creating a testamentary trust in your will. It allows people to give assets, such as stocks, cash and real estate, to their offspring without handing it over to them right away. Christine Van Cauwenberghe, Assistant Vice-President of Tax and Estate Planning at Investors Group, explains how a testamentary trust works.

What are some uses for testamentary trusts? They’re a mechanism to distribute your estate in a controlled manner. Most people want to have a structured or staggered distribution. Someone might leave their estate to their three children equally, but if one of them is under age 30, then they might hold their money in trust for them, and give out those dollars in stages. Also, if you have a beneﬁciary who suffers from a disability and they can’t manage a large sum of money, you could leave it to them in trust and a trustee would manage the money. Often, the only way disabled beneﬁciaries qualify for social assistance is if they have minimal assets. In a blended family, a person might say, “I’m going to leave my house to my new spouse in trust, and he or she can live there, but when he or she dies, or sells the house, then the proceeds go back to my children from my previous marriage.”

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Speak with a lawyer who is well-versed in estate planning, preferably with the Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation, who creates the trust in your will. The will should designate a trustee and what that person can and cannot do.

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It’s important that the assets go through your estate. Make your children or spouse direct beneﬁciaries on your RRSPs or your life insurance, and that money will go directly to them instead of into the trust.

You have dreams and ambitions, but where do you find the time to plan for them? A financial advisor can work with you to clarify your goals and find the mutual funds that will help you reach them. Deadline for 2017 contributions is March 1, 2018. Contact us today for a complimentary review of your retirement plan.

Who should be the trustee? The trustee is often the executor of your estate, but it doesn’t have to be. Choose someone who is trustworthy, diligent, can make good decisions, will ﬁle the right documentation and is organized and discreet. Make sure that they have the time- ask them ﬁrst.

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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS 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. On Wednesday, Feb. 7, the Delta Photo Club is pleased to have Delta’s own Tyler Garnham present the challenges and rewards of adventure photography beyond the road less travelled. The workshop will be held at KinVillage in Tsawwassen from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. Guests, $5 donation. Delta Photo Club meets weekly. For more information, visit www.deltaphotoclub.com. Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions is a free six-week workshop at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting Feb. 8. Healthy eating, exercise, managing pain and difficult emotions discussed. All participants receive the “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions” book at no cost. Open to all adults. Caregivers are also welcome to attend. Register with UVic at 604-940-1273 or

www.selfmanagementbc.ca. The Knitting Sisters, a group which donates knitted items to various community groups, would be appreciative of any yarn donations. Donations can be dropped off at McKee Seniors Recreation, 515547th Ave., Monday to Friday, between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The group, which meets at McKee as a drop-in from 10 a.m. to noon on the first and third Saturday of the month, also welcomes new members. We’ve all experienced how powerful the sense of smell can be. Aromatherapy and essential oils have enjoyed a revival in modern culture. These oils can be used topically or aromatically, in cooking and cleaning, as a fragrance, in massage and more! Come to an Introduction to Essential Oils on Thursday, Feb. 8, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library and learn about these natural health products. South Delta Newcomers Club welcomes new members to our group from Ladner, Tsawwassen and Point Roberts. We look forward to meeting new and returning members at our next monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 15, 7:15 p.m. at the Kiwanis Longhouse, 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. John Horton, internationally acclaimed naval artist will present an illustrated history of the Fraser River; 10,000 years ago to the

arrival of western culture and present day and the many changes forced on the Fraser River Delta. For more information please contact SouthDeltaNewcomers@ gmail.com. If you have children between the ages of 2 to 6 years old, come to Storytime at 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. S.D. Family & Peer Support Group reminder: The group’s annual Chinese Dinner is on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 5 p.m. Members will be called with more information and to register. Anyone in care within Delta Mental Health is welcome. Please call Geraldine at 604-943-5408 to register. Delta Spinners & Weavers have a meeting Monday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. at Kirkland House, 4140 Arthur Dr., Ladner. Bring your creative spirit to be encouraged as a beginner or reacquaint yourself with these traditions in a casual, friendly setting. Contact a2maggie@ telus.net. Parkinson’s support

group meeting on Monday, Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at KinVillage in Tsawwassen. This group is for people living with Parkinson’s and/or the people who care for them. For more information call Gloria at 604-948-0156. ElderCollege Delta is accepting online membership registration, of $10 for the year 2018, at any time at www.ElderCollegeDelta. ca. Online registration for the spring courses begins on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. In-person registration is available at KinVillage Community Centre Monday, Feb. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. or Tuesday to Friday Feb. 20 to 23 from 9 a.m. to noon or at the Ladner library on Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reducing Shipping Impacts on Whales: The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s ECHO program wants to understand and mitigate key threats to atrisk whales in the Salish Sea. The free presentation at the Port of Vancouver community office will shed light on what’s threatening whales in our region and why underwater noise is a program focus. Speaker: ECHO program project manager Krista Trounce, P.Eng. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 4 p.m. or 7 p.m. RSVP at www.portvancouver.com/ delta or 604-665-9635. Free screenings of Sonic Sea, an Emmy award-winning film about protecting marine life from the effects of oceanic noise pollution. Throughout February at

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Port of Vancouver community office. Special Pro-D day screening for students Grades 7+ on Feb. 23. Dates, times, info at www.portvancouver.com/delta. Trailer: www.sonicsea.org.

Luncheon, Friday, Feb. 16 at 12:15 p.m. with saxophonist Dennis entertaining at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. $15 for members, $17 for non-members.

Are you a student in grades 7 to 12? Take advantage of the quiet setting of the Tsawwassen Library along with the free educational support from a volunteer tutor and library staff to get your homework done. Homework Hangout is available every Wednesday until March 14 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SENIORS Shari’s Saturday Social Dance theme is Hearts and Flowers, Feb. 10. Dress style optional but glitz and glamor always welcome. KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen. Dance to a wide variety of CD music. $12 for members, $14 for non-members available at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. To reserve a table, call Shari at 604-9438755. Bridge Tournament Thursday, Feb. 15 cash prizes, cash draws at KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets available until Feb. 12. Sold in pairs only $10 per person. Tournament check in at 12:15 and bridge starts at 1 p.m.

Sacred Heart Parish in collaboration with Psalm Ninety Eight Music Ministry presents two events. Join singer/songwriter Fr. Rob Galea in concert Friday, Feb. 9 in the school and Fr. Tony Ricard presenting a dynamic and inspiring Lenten reflection, Thursday, Feb. 15 in the church. Contact sisterflolyn@shsdelta.org or call 604-946-2422 for more information. Tickets are $30 each for both events or $20 each for one event. Ladner Baptist Church is hosting its fifth annual Family Fun Craft Day for families of individuals or children of all ages, with varied physical, medical, mental, emotional, or behavioural abilities or needs on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be 10 craft tables, a community art project, and the gym will be transformed into space full of balls, hoops and tunnels to encourage play. The event is wheelchair accessible and admission is free. For more information call 604-9460141. Ladner Baptist Church is located at 5624 Ladner Trunk Rd.

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On Saturday, Feb. 10, the Delta Community Music School will present an evening of seasonal romantic music at Petra’s by L’Aromas in Tsawwassen as a fundraiser for its Thrive City String programs. Tickets: $20 includes admission and a beverage (specialty coffee, beer or wine). Tickets available online at Eventbrite.ca. Music is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Enjoy an evening of Jazz with the Ben Lockwood Quartet. Expect hard driving, melodic bebop and joyous swing. Friday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m., Tsawwassen Arts Centre. Call 604-943-9437 for tickets and information. 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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South Delta Sun Devils Will Raderecht looks to drive past Delta Pacers Dean Kishiuchi during Friday’s Stebbings/Murray Cup senior boys rivarly game in Ladner. Raderecht’s 28 points helped the Sun Devils to a 99-87 win for their first cup triumph in seven years.

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On a night when each rival came away with a trophy, it was the sport of basketball and high school spirit that were the biggest winners of all. Played in front of a packed gym at Delta Secondary, the South Delta Sun Devils captured the Stebbings/Murray Cup for the first time in seven years with an entertaining 99-87 win over the host Pacers. The evening started with Delta making it two straight Brasnett/Lawrence Cups with a 52-47 triumph. The annual rivalry games are hosted by the South Delta Basketball Association — the long-running club program for Ladner and Tsawwassen kids. The idea is to showcase the sport in the honour of four former volunteer teacher/coaches who gave up so much of their lives to help develop the game. Organizers might be onto something by moving the doubleheader to a Friday night. It resulted in one of the largest crowds in years — creating an electric atmosphere to witness two highly-competitive games. For much of the eight years, the Stebbings/Murray battle has been

a lopsided affair in favour of the Pacers. A spirited Sun Devil effort in a 16-point loss a year ago, with predominately a Grade 11 team, set the stage for the breakthrough

win. “We were looking forward to this one. Since we lost last year, that’s all they could talk about,” said South Delta head coach Rod

There was plenty of school spirit for both sides as a packed DSS gym took in Friday’s basketball rivalry doubleheader.

Salas. “The rivalry between these two schools has always been awesome and now it’s competitive again. We got off to a slow start but we came around. What a fun, fun night.” It was the Pacers that set the tone early, thanks to the work of William Khuu. The Sun Devils had no early answers for the explosiveness of the third-year starting point guard who attacked the basket with regularity. Throw in some bombs from Grade 11 sharpshooter Kavi Bhandal and it was the Pacers with a 48-36 second quarter lead. South Delta slowly gained traction to swing the momentum, led by the terrific work of seniors Jake Willemsen, Will Raderecht and Morgan Wolsey. A late surge resulted in a 57-55 halftime lead and the door opened for good when Khuu picked up his fourth personal foul on an offensive charge in the opening minute of the third quarter. With their standout player, saddled to the bench, the Devils took full advantage — led by 11 from Willemsen and 10 from Raderecht on their way to 33 and 28 point nights respectively. BASKETBALL: see Page 20

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Pacers hold off Sun Devils to win girls title CONTINUED from Page 19 When Khuu returned for the final minute of the third quarter, the South Delta lead had ballooned to 82-68. Wolsey was a key part of the offence in the early going and finished with a season-high 19 points. Khuu still managed 33 points despite his limited second half work. Bhandal added 22 thanks to six three-pointers. “What a game,” said Pacers head coach Kenny Ryan. “I will go on to the record to say Will is one of the best players in this school in the last decade or so. Brett Leversidge, Anthony Sohal, Lucas Goossen, Jas Singh, he is right there. He is a third-year senior that was a fluky injury (to Singh) away from going to provincials last season. “It was tough seeing him pick up his fourth foul but he plays with such aggressiveness.” As graduates of both schools, Ryan and Salas soaked in the atmosphere, knowing it was nights like this that will help grow the game. “I’m just so proud of my guys man,” smiled, Salas. “I was coached by both (Bob Stebbings and Neil Murray) in my Grade 12 year. They had such a huge

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Shayla Mathewson and the host Delta Pacers held off the South Delta Sun Devils on Friday night for a 52-47 win to repeat as Brasnett/Lawrence Cup champions. influence on my life and that’s why it’s awesome to win this.” The fourth annual girls game was expected to be dominated by a young Pacers team that is playing in the Fraser Valley’s top tier this season and cruised to an easy win over its rival back in early December at the Delta

Cup. However, a gritty South Delta team stuck around and pulled within four points with two minutes left before its comeback bid fell short. “The girls were pretty caught up in the (rivalry and the crowd) and it resulted in a tough night

shooting for us. But give South Delta credit as well. They were much improved from the last time we saw them,” said Pacers head coach Kerrie Trotman, who also suggested a difficult league 58-37 league loss to Sullivan Heights 24 hours earlier didn’t help her team either.

The Pacers did much of their damage in the paint, led by ever-improving Grade 10 Abbey Wigglesworth. The recent return of Hanna Hansen from a knee injury should help the interior game even more. The girls’ series between the two schools now stands at 2-2.

South Delta Grade 8 girls team enjoying outstanding season

The South Delta Sun Devils Grade 8 girls basketball team takes momentum into this week’s Delta Championships after capturing its second tournament of the season. The Sun Devils defeated cross-town rival Seaquam 53-22 in the title game at the Clayton Heights tournament. The same two teams are favoured to meet again in Saturday morning’s Delta final which will be played at the Sunshine Hills school as part of “Super Saturday.” SDSS went 11-0 in league play while the Seahawks finished with a 9-2 record. Sophie Gower was named the player of the game in the tourney final with 10 points while Makena Rutledge had eight points and 10 rebounds. Jane McDonald was named the player of the game in the Sun Devils first game against CG Howe. She had 12 points. Olivia Barber was the player of the game against Yorkson Creek. She had 14 points and 10 rebounds. South Delta’s first tournament win of the season came

in December when they beat Yorkson Creek in the title of the North Delta tournament.

The SDSS Grade 8 girls team has a 24-1 overall record.

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Their overall record is an outstanding 24-1, with the lone loss coming against McMath in November when they were missing three of their starters due to injury. “The girls play team first basketball, always making the extra pass, play stifling defence and have balanced team scoring,” said Sharon Butler who coaches the girls along with Christine Young. “The team is full of athletes and half of them play high level soccer. They are fast and aggressive. All but one player came up through the South Delta Steve Nash league, which continues to promote the love of basketball and good fundamentals throughout Delta.” Of special note was a tribute the team did for the tournament. Following the tragic loss of their fellow student Kyle Losse, the players all wore KL14 on their jerseys. The team includes: Andie Assaly, Amy Jones, Amy Smith, Brianna Jassmann, Heidi Leigh, Jane McDonald, Kate McDonald, Maegan Singh, Makena Rutledge, Olivia Barber, Sophie Gower and Teila Noble.

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