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OptimistThe Voice of Delta since 1922 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015
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It was a meeting reminiscent ofa decade ago.
More than 250 residents packedthe Ladner Community Centrelast Saturday afternoon for aFriends of Delta Hospital forumto hear just how much the healthregion has shortchanged the localhospital and the level of care itcan provide.
It was like a scene from 2002when residents learned FraserHealth planned deep cuts to thehospital, including the overnightclosure of its ER and loss of itsacute care status. The communitygalvanized and it seemed like thefight paid off when the emergencyward was not only saved but even-tually expanded, although otherservice cuts went ahead.
In the years since the hospitalsaw a number of services added
as it became a key centre for daysurgery and thanks to the tremen-dous fundraising efforts of theDelta Hospital Foundation andDelta Hospital Auxiliary cameimpressive equipment and build-ing additions. The region eventu-ally restored the acute care statusand proposed service and buildingadditions are part of a new long-term strategic plan.
However, it now appears not allis well after all.
Front-line doctors at the hos-pital last fall made public seri-ous concerns about the level ofcare they’re able to provide dueto shortcomings of the surgicalprogram, which was never fullyrestored after cuts over a decadeago. They also questioned howmuch acute care the facility canreally provide and lamented thelow number of beds overall.
PHOTOS BY GORD GOBLE
Hockey Day in Canada featured ahost of activities on and off the icelast Saturday. Former Canucks goalieKirk McLean (right) poses for photos,while Koji Kaneko tries on a giantCanucks uniform. More photos fromHockey Day on Page 30 and at www.delta-optimist.com.
Ready to fight for hospital againBig crowd turns out for public forum on weekend as doctors share serious concerns
PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE
Dr. Robert Shaw speaks to the crowdSaturday.
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At Saturday’s meeting,residents were warned thesurgical program is in dan-ger of outright implodingand shutting down.
Several guest speak-ers, including doctors JeffHornstein, Robert Shaw andJean Segal with the DeltaHospital Medical StaffAssociation, said all that’sneeded is a couple of mil-lion dollars to start restor-ing acute services to levelsother hospitals in similar-sized communities provide.
The message clearlystruck a chord with theaudience, which was upsetwith Fraser Health but gavethe doctors a standing ova-tion on two occasions.
Hornstein said the hos-pital should at least be ableto provide “meat-and-potatocare any community wouldneed” but added that FraserHealth has had a “scorchedearth policy for the surgicalward at Delta Hospital.”
The doctors noted theymet with Fraser Health offi-cials in November and weretold funding could be redi-rected to the surgical unit,but only if cuts were madeelsewhere at the hospital.
“We run Delta Hospitalat around $30 million ayear,” said Shaw. “Thesurgery department runs atabout $3 million per year.We’re asking for $1 (mil-lion) to $2 million per yearfor the operating budget.
“It’s inconceivable forDelta in Metro Vancouverthat we have no access toacute surgical care.”
Segal said it would taketime and several steps torestore acute care to properlevels, if Fraser Health iswilling, starting with add-ing four in-patient surgicalbeds.
Delta South MLA VickiHuntington told the audi-ence it’s clear the commu-nity needs to once again gettogether and put pressure onthe health region and gov-ernment.
NDP MLA SueHammell, a guest speakeron behalf of NDP healthcritic Judy Darcy, agreedthe community needs toramp up the pressure, add-ing Fraser Health is also avictim of chronic govern-ment underfunding despitebeing the fastest growinghealth region in the prov-
ince.Delta North Liberal
MLA Scott Hamilton, whorecently met with some ofthe doctors, promised toschedule a meeting withHealth Minister TerryLake and Friends of DeltaHospital.
The meeting also hademotional speeches fromCoun. Heather King, whodescribed the lengthydelay her mother had to gothrough for surgery, as wellas Friends of Delta Hospitalco-chair Doug Massey,who vowed the community
would not back down in itsfight to restore acute care toprevious levels.
Volunteers with thegroup were busy signing upnew members at Saturday’smeeting. For more informa-tion, check friendsofdelta-hospital.weebly.com.
The Tsawwassen FirstNation says it supportsFriends of Delta Hospital’seffort to restore the surgicalprogram.
The citizens’ group hadbeen seeking the FirstNation’s endorsement tofurther reinforce the advo-cacy that began last fallwhen doctors at the hospitalfirst publicly raised con-cerns about the program.
Chief Bryce Williams, onbehalf of the TFN’s execu-tive council, sent a letter toFriends of Delta Hospitalco-chair Doug Massey lastweek expressing “utmostsupport by TsawwassenFirst Nation for the workyou are doing to restoreemergency services at theDelta Hospital.”
Williams noted the TFNis anticipating tremendousgrowth over the next 15years and that emergency
medical care is a criticalelement of a support systemfor a growing, sustainablecommunity.
Noting the TFN hasrelied on Delta Hospital toprovide its members urgentcare and maintain theirquality of life, as well ashaving participated with theDelta Hospital Foundation,Williams wrote, “Wewholeheartedly supportyour efforts to restore criti-cal surgical beds and emer-gency service hours to theDelta Hospital. Please let usknow how we can supportyour efforts at this urgenttime.”
The newly formedcitizens’ group released a“summary document” acouple of months ago thatincludes the TFN as part ofthe argument put forwardfor restoring the surgicalprogram.
Issued by Gord Freeborn,Delta’s former fire chief,the document notes Delta
and the TFN want and needa fully-functioning, commu-nity-based hospital that canprovide secondary care, aswas the case up to the earlypart of the previous decade.
Noting Delta is outper-forming most of the otherhospitals in the region,Freeborn said that while theregion’s funding model usesthe residential population asa base, it is missing factorssuch as density of industry,transportation corridors andnew development.
“The development ofmore density related proj-ects such as TsawwassenFirst Nation’s housing proj-ect that is currently under-way, the approval of thedevelopment of Southlandswithin the Tsawwassencommunity core and theconstruction of one ofCanada’s largest retail mallswill certainly add a needfor surgical capacity at theDelta Hospital,” the docu-ment sates.
TFN endorses hospital pushChief Bryce Williams says emergency medical care is critical element of growing community
HOSPITAL from page 1
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Dr. Jeff Hornstein says Fraser Health has taken a ‘scorched earth’ approach with Delta Hospital’ssurgical program.
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Delta doesn’t compare favourably to other large centres whenit comes to hospital beds. In fact, it has the fewest acute carebeds per capita in the province, according to the Friends ofDelta Hospital.
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Delta wants more detailswhen it comes to how theproposed tax increase fortransit will benefit localresidents.
“Is there any way you cangive us more specifics?”Mayor Lois Jackson askedMike Buda, executive direc-tor of the Mayors’ Councilon Regional Transportation.
Buda appeared beforeDelta council Mondaynight to present highlightsfrom the mayors’ council’stransportation and transitplan. The plan is contingenton the approval of the pro-posed 0.5 per cent MetroVancouver CongestionImprovement Tax, whichwill be put to voters in a
mail-in referendum begin-ning next month.
Buda said the plan isdesigned to serve both localand regional needs. He toldcouncil that more than 50per cent of all transit trips,and 76 per cent of com-muter trips, by Delta resi-dents take them outside themunicipality.
Possible local improve-ments include a new B-linefrom Scott Road Station toNewton Exchange via ScottRoad and 72nd Avenue;a new rapid bus station atHighway 99 and Highway17A, as well as morefrequent service all daybetween South Delta andRichmond via Highway 17,and between North Deltaand Richmond via Highway91; upgrades to the
South Delta Exchange inTsawwassen; and a north-south bike route in NorthDelta running parallel toScott Road.
Buda said the proposedplan also includes more fre-quent trips during off-peakhours with buses runningat least every 15 minutesseven days a week.
He said this would elimi-nate the need for riders tokeep track of a bus sched-ule.
“You don’t have to adaptto the transit service, thetransit service is there toserve your needs,” he said.
The plan also includesupgrades to major roadnetworks, including 56thStreet, River Road, ScottRoad, 72nd Street and 64thStreet.
“There’s a lot that isgoing to happen within
months of a ‘yes’ vote,”Buda said, adding thatincreasing bus services,funding some of the roadnetwork upgrades, andwalkway and bicyclingimprovements can all beimplemented quickly.
Jackson and Coun. IanPaton asked about the rein-statement of the 601 busthat had a direct route fromSouth Delta into downtownVancouver. Buda said therequest would be passedalong to TransLink.
With referendum ballotsset to go out starting March16, Buda said the mayors’council is working on itspost-referendum action planand would be working withmunicipalities to set outmore detailed plans.
“We need this informa-tion out so people can makean informed decision,” he
said.The proposed 0.5 per
cent hike to the sales tax isexpected to generate $250million annually, moneythat would be earmarked fortransit improvements identi-fied in a 10-year, $7.5-bil-lion plan put together bythe region’s mayors. Seniorgovernment funding wouldalso be required.
The tax is expected tocost $125 per year for theaverage Lower Mainlandhousehold.
• The Delta chapter ofthe Council of Canadians,which supports the pro-posed tax, is holding apresentation and discus-sion on the issue at theLadner Pioneer Library onThursday, Feb. 26 from 7 to9 p.m. Transportation plan-ner and author Eric Dohertywill be the guest speaker.
Politicians seek referendum specificsCouncil members ask mayors’ council executive director how proposed tax increase would benefit this area
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A 0.5 per cent hike to the provincial sales tax is expected to help alleviate congestion on GreaterVancouver roads.
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Family, friends, col-leagues and members ofthe community gatheredin Ladner last Thursdayevening to pay tribute toretired Delta police ChiefJim Cessford with a roastand toast.
Around 200 packed theballroom at the Delta Town& Country Inn for the eventhosted by the Delta PoliceFoundation, which featureda tribute by the Delta PolicePipe Band, a special musi-cal performance and manygood-natured barbs.
Former mayor BethJohnson, former attor-ney general Wally Oppal,Vancouver police ChiefJim Chu, New Westminsterpolice Chief Dave Jonesand police chaplain JimTurner all took shots atthe retired chief, whileMC former NHLer DennisHull kept the audience institches.
Cessford retired earlierthis month after 20 yearsheading Delta’s policedepartment and a total of 47years in policing.
Roasted & toasted to perfectionNow-retired Delta police Chief Jim Cessford put on the hot seat as colleagues have some fun at his expense
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Vancouver police Chief Jim Chu came bearing gifts.
Photos byGord GobleFormer mayor Beth Johnson was chair of the Delta police board
when Jim Cessford was hired.
Jim Cessford (centre) and wife Sheila laugh at one of the barbs directed his way.
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The man of the hour takes itall in stride.
MC Dennis Hull kept the crowd, and himself, laughing.
Cessford and deputy Chief Lyle Beaudoin share a laugh.
New Westminster police Chief Dave Jones didn’t hold back.
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The Delta school districtis hosting a pair of openhouses for its academy pro-grams.
The first is set forSaturday, Feb. 28 at DeltaManor in Ladner. The sec-ond takes place next monthin North Delta.
The open houses are anopportunity for kids andparents to talk to teachercoordinators who run thespecialty programs, and toinstructors and coaches, tofind out what it would belike to attend, said PaigeHansen, district vice-princi-pal of academy programs.
The district’s academies,which are fee-payingprograms, are open to stu-dents from grades 8 to 12.Offerings range from vari-ous sports to dance, filmacting and film production.
“We live in a neat timefor kids. The idea of choicein school is huge,” saidHansen.
The district is launchinga cadet academy, fundedin part by the Departmentof National Defence,at Seaquam Secondaryand a golf academy atTsawwassen Springs. Othernew programs includefemale midget hockey and aspring break softball camp.
The South Delta soccerprogram has been extendedto include Grade 11s (it wasformerly 8-10) as well.
There are approximately400 students in academies.
For more information call604-952-5374 or visit web.deltasd.bc.ca/content/pro-grams/academies.
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Opinion Page
Hospitalis feelingthe love
TEDMURPHY
MURPHY’SLAW
The numbers don’t paint a very flatter-ing picture.
The standing room-only crowd thatjammed the Ladner Community Centrelast Saturday came indoors on a spring-like afternoon because people in theseparts have a deep affection for DeltaHospital. They feel a sense of ownershipof their hospital and they wanted to showsupport for it as well as for the Friends ofDelta Hospital, the advocacy group thathosted the forum and is spearheading theefforts to restore surgical services.
There was a lot of information for theaudience to absorb as doctors, politi-cians and community activists took to themicrophone, but it wasn’t difficult to getthe gist of the situation — Delta Hospitalis being shortchanged and, by extension,so too are local residents.
Delta has six per cent of the region’spopulation but receives just 1.8 per centof Fraser Health’s surgical funding, it hasthe fewest acute beds per capita in theprovince and of the 20 largest communi-ties in B.C. based on population, Deltais the only one without an acute surgeryprogram.
Those are disturbing statistics, to saythe least, which is why a trio of doctorsfrom the hospital took the courageousstep of speaking out last Saturday, amove that surely must have drawn the ireof the powers that be at Fraser Health.
The doctors received a pair of standingovations as the appreciative crowd rec-ognized these medical professionals, theones on the front lines on a daily basis,are only going public because they wantto provide the best care possible for thepeople of this community.
Their plan to address the shortcom-ings, at least when it comes to the surgi-cal program, sounds measured and emi-nently affordable, amounting to what’seffectively pocket change for FraserHealth. Sadly, such rationale has failed tosway those that control the purse strings.
Instead, we get fed a line about howevery hospital in the region plays a rolein the health care network, a platitudethat glosses over the glaring inequitiesthat exist. The bottom line is that Deltadoesn’t have the beds or surgical servicesthat we deserve, that we pay for andthat every other community of this sizeenjoys.
Quite simply, that needs to change.The Fraser Health Authority doesn’tseem the least bit interested in makingthat happen, so political pressure must beapplied on those that oversee the healthauthority.
This community, which has a historyof fighting for its hospital, needs to go tobattle once again.
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I heard on the radio there wasan online petition asking the pro-vincial government to change theday of the Family Day holiday tothe third Monday of February fromits current position on the secondMonday of the month.
Investment advisors were at aloss because markets were openon our day off and closed this pastMonday when we were working.As well, the differing dates wereawkward for firms that operated ona national basis.
So I decided to look up who didwhat.
We still use a standard monthlycalendar at the Siba household.The kind where you can write inyour appointments and allocatedtime for the month. I find it muchmore useful and user friendly thanmy electronic ones. You can see themonth at a glance and it can evenbe educational, which it certainly
was for this week.For most of Canada, this was
a short week. But not in B.C. Forsome bizarre reason when FamilyDay was established as a mid-win-ter holiday in British Columbia,the day chosen for it was the sec-ond Monday in February. Everyother province that has a Februaryholiday celebrates it on the thirdMonday of the month. YukonTerritory, however, has HeritageDay this Friday.
So this year, this past Mondaywas a holiday for the Prairie prov-inces, Ontario, Nova Scotia andPrince Edward Island. We here inB.C. had our Family Day a weekearlier. In Alberta, Ontario andSaskatchewan, the holiday is calledFamily Day. In Nova Scotia, it iscalled Heritage Day, and in PEI,Islander Day.
Manitoba surprisingly callsthe day Louis Riel Day in honourof the leader of the Métis in theRed River and the North-westRebellions. Riel was eventuallyhung for treason by the Canadiangovernment, an action that causeda rift between French and EnglishCanadians. Now Riel is honouredas the founder of Manitoba. It’samazing how views can changewith the passage of time.
So why is B.C. out of step with
the other Family Days et al? Mightwe say that the current provincialgovernment is very “provincial”?Personally, I find the currentregime rather embarrassing. It istoo bad that John Cummins, ourex-member of Parliament, failed toresuscitate the B.C. ConservativeParty.
Checking the month’s calendarshowed this was a week of manyspecial occasions. Besides thenation’s Monday holidays and ourmissing one, this week includesShrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras), AshWednesday and Chinese (Lunar)New Year.
Mardi Gras translates to FatTuesday and Shrove Tuesday forus as kids was known as PancakeTuesday. It marks the last day tolive it up before the beginning ofLent on Ash Wednesday. As such itmarks the end of Carnival season.Lent is always 46 days long start-ing on Ash Wednesday and endingon Easter.
Then on Thursday comesChinese New Year. This wouldseem to offset the aims of AshWednesday, which started just theday before.
Be that as it may, we wish ourreaders Gung Hay Fat Choy andenjoyment of whatever holidaysyou may partake in.
Province out of step with restof country on winter holiday
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A8 The Delta Optimist February 18, 2015
Letters to the Editor
Editor:Re: Group wants more
friends, Feb. 11As the executive director
of Delta Hospital, I wantto address some of theissues raised in your recentarticle on the hospital, andin particular our surgicalprogram.
For physicians at thehospital to describe the situ-ation as a crisis or suggest-ing that the surgical pro-gram is in imminent dangerof imploding is alarmist,unnecessary and does a dis-service to the hospital andthe community.
Delta should be proudof the hospital’s surgeryprogram, as it boasts someof the best post-surgicaloutcomes for day surgeriesacross the country.
We work closely with the
hospital’s surgical depart-ment to evaluate the needsof patients. Our goal isfor patients to receive thebest care with the best out-comes.
Capitalizing on ournetwork of hospitals, dif-ferent hospitals can excelat providing care by eachspecializing in certain ser-vices. Delta Hospital per-forms over 5,000 surgeriesannually, and approximately150 patients are transferredfrom Delta to another hos-pital for surgery. That’s lessthan three cases a week.
We continue to investin new services at the hos-pital. This past month, weprovided additional fundingto support a pre-admissionclinic, further underliningour commitment to ensur-ing the best possible out-
come for our patients.The hospital will also
benefit from the recentlyannounced additional 650surgeries Fraser Health’ssurgical program will beperforming over the nexttwo months.
We appreciate the com-mitment of individuals inthe community in supportof their local hospital.However, the needs of thecommunity, and the systemitself, have changed dramat-ically over the years, andour leadership team mustcontinue to make decisionsabout all services at thehospital based on evidenceand within the contextof the evolving needs ofpatients.
Catherine ButlerExecutive Director
Delta Hospital
Doctors called alarmistsfor hospital comments
Editor:Re: South Delta busi-
nesses gather to strategizeas landscape poised to
change, Feb. 13Right on! South Delta
merchants need signage.Perhaps a compelling mes-sage to deter mega mallcompetitors?
South Delta merchantsare well supported. There’sthe Ladner BusinessAssociation and theTsawwassen BusinessImprovement Association.It’s time for both to aggres-sively promote and save ourretailers.
A year after constructionbegan both malls may behaving trouble attracting
tenants ... at least ones will-ing to sign up 15 monthsbefore opening. One mallclaims South Delta is anaffluent community “andthis area is currently underserviced by retailers, forc-ing residents to commuteto surrounding municipali-ties for shopping needs.”Prospective tenants may beseduced by such claims.
If mall representationsare false, counter them.Promote your assessmentof the South Delta market.Question the wisdom ofadded competition. Do itnow. When malls open, it’llbe too late.
The malls have a promo-tional sign at the northwest
corner of 52nd Street andHighway 17. How about asign on the southeast cor-ner?
SOUTH DELTAMERCHANTS! Convenientaccess, attractive locations,comprehensively stocked,and enjoying large and loyalclientele. All tied togetherwith some catchy theme.Tsawwassen and Ladner;THE place to shop for allyour needs! Whatever’struthful?
The associations needto polish their message,whatever it is, and get it outthere now for potential mallcompetitors to ponder andfear.
Ed Ries
Merchants must start tooting own horns
Editor:Re: Business cores need
boost, Feb. 6One of the wonder-
ful things about living inLadner is its walkability.Why get in my car when Ican walk to the store, get-ting exercise and enjoyingmy neighbourhood on theway?
I think this is one key
to “sustaining” business inthe town centre of Ladner:make it convenient and safeand desirable to walk orcycle to shops and services.
Investment in bicyclelanes and greenways, safecrossings, and convenientand secure bicycle parkingin the downtown area wouldencourage people to stay intheir community.
“Beautification projects”work well with cycle andwalking paths, not so muchwith congested roads andparking lots.
As has been found in somany towns and cities thathave embraced alternatemodes of transportation:“Build it and they willcome!”
Kathy Bossort
Editor:Re: Business cores need
boost, Feb. 6We’d all be happy to
undergo transformations,Madam Mayor, but munici-pal hall needs to make ita more palatable business
environment with lots lessred tape.
If the Tsawwassen FirstNation malls are getting agazillion dollars for devel-opment, how on earth canthe rest of us come up withthat kind of cash to dress up
Ladner or Tsawwassen?Delta did invest over
$30,000 for a consultant togive input, but if this is theinput we get for $30,000, Ihave a bridge I’d like to sellyou.
Carol Miles
Municipal hall told to cut red tape for businesses
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Letters to the Editor
Editor:Re: Might be lesser of
two evils, Murphy’s Law,Feb. 11
I am a farmer who ownsand works the land andI’m not at all happy withyour closing paragraphthat states: “It’s such a badidea, in fact, that it makesthe notion of containerssprouting on some of thecountry’s best farmland alot more palatable.”
Seriously, do youbelieve for one minute thatresidents will stand stilland watch more produc-tive farmland disappear?Haven’t we seen enoughfarmland taken for projectssuch as port development,railway expansion, high-ways, First Nations settle-ment and on and on overmany years beginning withthe George Massey Tunneland Highway 99?
How much more land can
be taken before we lose thecritical mass necessary forour buyers to give up on theexpense of getting fewerand fewer crops from thisarea?
And, just for your infor-mation, in case you misun-derstand, farmlands are partof an extremely importantprocess for the survival ofthe human species. Historyhas taught us that lessonvery well.
Additionally, farmlandsare just as important for thesurvival of wildlife in thisarea.
Wildlife habitat in Deltais dependent on a variety ofour agricultural crops fortheir survival. The annual1.5 million (plus or minus)migration of wild birds pro-vides competition for ourown food.
One reason the DeltaFarmland and Wildlife Trustwas formed was to find a
balance between ourselves(farmers) and wildlifeenthusiasts. And whilewe believe we have foundways to balance that issuethrough the Delta Farmlandand Wildlife Trust, it is stillnot perfect.
And now, with possiblelosses of agriculture com-ing from climate issues(as is happening in theCalifornia central valleyand the reclaimed desertsin Arizona), do you reallybelieve preserving farmlandis the lesser of two evils?Try surviving on crops thathave to be brought in fromother countries and saygoodbye to locally grownwhen that happens.
I say no to the lesser ofyour two evils. In fact, inmy view, it is evil to evensuggest that more farmlandcould be used for any typeof expansion in this area.
Jack Bates
Farmland shouldn’t be an option
Editor:Re: Might be lesser of
two evils, Murphy’s Law,Feb. 11
I really appreci-ated your editorial. Yourthoughtful analysis ofwhat we may be facing atRoberts Bank provided avery good perspective.
I had any number ofpeople point the editorialout to me and this led into discussions on whatis happening and whatwe, the citizens of Delta,should be doing.
It had the effect that Ibelieve you were lookingfor; it really has raisedthe awareness in our com-munity.
Roger Emsley
Editorial getspeople talkingabout port
Editor:So our friends Gregor
Robertson and LindaHepner would like us tovote “yes” to the transitreferendum, even thoughno transit improvements arelikely for Delta in the fore-seeable future.
(In fact, in December2014, the #404 bus waseliminated from the LadnerExchange; commuterson that route now haveto transfer at StevestonHighway/Highway 99 inRichmond, which is a dan-gerous place to do that.)
As a Delta resident,I do not have reason totravel into Vancouver veryoften, only once every fewmonths to visit the dentistor doctor. I take the 601bus to Bridgeport and theCanada Line (which shouldhave been built along theArbutus corridor by theway). Then, I walk the fewremaining blocks instead oftaking another bus.
The only reason I wouldprobably travel alongBroadway anymore (wherethe subway line is planned)would be if I were able to
find work in that area.Given that many of the
job postings on Craigslistare now “regionallyrestricted,” meaning thatemployers prefer to hireemployees who live close totheir businesses (only applyif you live in Vancouver,Richmond, the Tricities,etc.), this is not likely tohappen anytime soon.
For example, theKitsilano NeighbourhoodHouse has advertised forseveral positions withinthe last year or so, which Iwould otherwise be quali-
fied to do. According to itwebsite, “as per Associationof Neighbourhood House ofBC HR policies... first pri-ority will be given to inter-nal and local applicants.”
So, if I don’t live inKitsilano or close by, thenI am not likely to get ajob with that organization.What a bunch of snobs.
If businesses inVancouver and other areascontinue to discriminateagainst job applicants, thenit’s just another reason tovote “no.”
Adele Cameron
Hiring policies limit use of transit for work
Editor:Re: Voters lose say once
tax in place, letter to theeditor, Feb. 11
South Delta is just toosmall to get benefits of abus system or, for that mat-ter, an overhead subway.
There are people whocan’t afford to take a car towork, but there just aren’tenough of those people tomake the buses profitable,except during the morningand afternoon rush hours.
I used to deliver the
Optimist early in the morn-ing and the buses would beempty until around 6:30 or7 a.m. They would get busyfor a couple hours and thenthe buses would be emptytravelling back and forth toRichmond or Vancouver.
It’s the same for localbuses that travel around ourarea, which have very fewpeople on them most of thetime. I wonder what it coststo run a bus nearly emptyfor most of the day.
Robert Slomen
Buses busy during rush hours but are empty for most of the day
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Letters to the Editor
Editor:Re: Rezoning proposal
puts squash club in jeop-ardy, Feb. 6
Thank you for yourarticle about the BaysideSquash and Fitness Clubthat houses three interna-tional squash courts — theonly squash courts in all ofDelta. I would like to takethe opportunity to clarify afew details in the story.
The situation with regardto the owner is challengingbecause she is currentlyin Beijing. The BaysideSquash Society runs theclub almost entirely on avolunteer basis.
The story stated: “Sayingclub membership hasdeclined by 50 per centto 122 paid members dueto the uncertainty aboutthe new property owner’srezoning plan, the membersasked council to give thesite a recreational-commer-cial designation to bring itto its fullest potential.” The
fact is the club is currentlyzoned recreational-com-mercial and we are askingDelta council that it remainas such.
Our membership hasdeclined because the ownermade it difficult for mem-bers to join or maintaintheir memberships. Therehave been inconsistencieswith setting up member-ships and the collection ofdues. The owner was notdoing any general repairs orupkeep. These jobs are allcurrently being carried outby members of the BaysideSquash Society.
The membership current-ly stands at 140. Anyone inthe community is welcometo join. Many of us playin the Vancouver SquashLeague each week. Ourclub hosts teams from allover the Lower Mainlandand they host us in return.
The Bayside Squash andFitness Club offers some-thing the Corporation of
Delta does not. It is used byhundreds of community andmetro residents. It is morethan the sum of its mem-bers. Bayside is a constanthub of community eventsand activities, with its spacebeing used by a variety ofclubs and organizations.
In the story, civic com-munity planning directorJeff Day is quoted as sayingit would take considerablefunds to get the building upto municipal standards. Noone is asking the munici-pality to buy the building.We just don’t want it to berezoned and have anotherluxury waterfront home andsemi-waterfront home builtin its place.
Please attend the publichearing on Tuesday, Feb.24 at municipal hall at 7p.m. If you are unable toattend the hearing, you canstill show your support byemailing [email protected].
Martha Leigh
Squash club wants Deltato keep zoning as it is
Editor:The Saturday before
last I had a bad crash onmy bike in Ladner. Withinseconds of me hitting thesomewhat unforgiving tar-mac, and breaking my pel-vis, people had stopped.
They could have goneon about their business,but they stopped and triedto help, David gave me theonce over, making sure I
was safe to move. He wasassisted by Allison andElana.
My helmet had saved mefrom head injury but wasbroken from the impact.
Then a Delta FireDepartment vehicle stoppedand Al, a local firefighter,joined in. These peoplewere great, concerned andcaring, and I can’t thankthem enough.
Elana, a young mom tak-ing her daughter to a birth-day party, drove me to theER. The others came intothe triage area to say good-bye and wish me luck.
I do hope I have all yournames right. Thanks guys,I am now at home recover-ing, but your actions were aray of light on a somewhatgloomy day.
Peter Berry
Editor:Canada’s distinctive
maple leaf flag was firstraised in 1965, followingits proclamation as ournational flag by QueenElizabeth II.
Each Feb. 15, acrossCanada, from coast to coastto coast, Canadians cel-ebrate the country symbol-ized by the flag. As Prime
Minister Stephen Harpersaid, “The Canadian flag isa symbol of peace, freedom,diversity and the strength ofour nation. It proudly iden-tifies our citizens and ouraccomplishments.”
The flag is worn proudlyby the Canadian ArmedForces, whose membersprotect Canada and defendour values.
This year marks the 50thanniversary of our nationalflag. As Harper added,“In the years to come, theCanadian flag will continueto symbolize great momentsin our nation’s history andto inspire a fierce sense ofpride in our citizens.”
Kerry-Lynne D. FindlayDelta-Richmond East
MP
Ladner cyclist is grateful so many goodSamaritans came to his aid after crash
Canada’s maple leaf flag celebrating 50 years
The Corporation of Delta4500 ClarenceTaylor CrescentDelta BCV4K 3E2www.cor p.delta.bc.cawww.delta.ca
Public Hearing - February 24, 2015The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta willhold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the LocalGovernment Act, to consider the following proposedprojects and related applications:
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2015Time: 7:00 p.m.Place: Council Chamber, Delta Municipal Hall
4500 Clarence Taylor CrescentDelta, BC V4K 3E2
A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow thisPublic Hearing in the event Council wishes to give furtherconsideration to any projects at that time.Any persons who believe that their interest in propertywill be affected by the proposed projects shall be given anopportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matterscontained in the bylaws and/or proposed bythe applications.Should you have any concerns or comments you wish tocommunicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing,you can write to:
Mayor and CouncilThe Corporation of Delta
4500 Clarence Taylor CrescentDelta, BC V4K 3E2Fax: 604-946-3390
Email: [email protected] addressed to Mayor and Council will formpart of the public record for this Public Hearing.To be considered, correspondence must be received bythe Office of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m.on Tuesday, February 24, 2015.
Project No. 1 Official Community Plan Housekeeping(File No. P14-08)
Location: Various properties throughout DeltaApplicant: The Corporation of DeltaTelephone: 604-946-3380Proposal: Housekeeping amendments to the OfficialCommunity Plan
“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan BylawNo. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7378To amend “The Corporation of Delta Official CommunityPlan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” as follows:1. To amend the Future Land Use Plan in Schedule Ain order to make it consistent with the land usedesignations in the Area Plan Schedules;
2. To correct inconsistencies in the land use designationdefinitions associated with the North Delta Area Plan;
3. To add two Sunstone Community-specific policies backinto the North Delta Area Plan relating to the overalldensity cap on the Delsom lands and the road networkwhich provides vehicular access from 84 Avenue only;
4. To change the land use designations of various NorthDelta properties, which were unintentionallyre-designated by adoption of the North Delta Area Plan,to reflect recent public review processes and Councilapprovals;
5. To remove inconsistencies between the OfficialCommunity Plan Schedules for Delta-owned parkproperties by designating these lands Park in allSchedules; and
6. To correct miscellaneous typographical and mappingerrors.
Staff Contact: Laura Ryan – 604-946-3395Web Location: January 26, 2015 Regular Council
Meeting Agenda Item E.03
Project No. 2 Application for Rezoning andDevelopment Variance Permit(File No. LU007295)
Location: 11274 79AAvenue as shownoutlined in bold onMAP NO. 2Applicant:Terry KaterenchukTelephone:604-591-7215Proposal: Applicationfor Rezoning andDevelopment VariancePermit in order topermit subdivisionand developmentof two single familyresidential lots.
“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977”Amendment Bylaw No. 7389To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” byrezoning the subject property from RS3 Single Family(0.4 ha) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2)Residential.
Development Variance Permit LU007295To vary Section 305 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750,1977” by reducing the front setback averagingrequirement for the principal structures from a range of6.7 m to 7.1 m for proposed Lot A and 5.7 m to 6.6 m forproposed Lot B, depending on the order of construction ofthe lots, to 6.0 m for both lots.Staff Contact: Stephanie Johnson – 604-946-3269Web Location: February 2, 2015 Regular CouncilMeeting Agenda Item E.02
Project No. 3 Application for Official Community PlanAmendment, Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning,Development Variance Permit and Development Permit(File No. LU007270)Location: 6788 CorbouldRoad as shown outlined inbold onMAP NO. 3Applicant: Tussy BergTelephone:604-787-8490Proposal:Application for OfficialCommunity PlanAmendment, Land UseContract Discharge,Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and DevelopmentPermit in order to permit subdivision and development oftwo single family residential lots.“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan BylawNo. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7390To amend the land use designation for the subjectproperty in the Tsawwassen Future Land Use Plan inSchedule D.1 of the Official Community Plan, fromSFR Single Family Residential to ISF Infill Single FamilyResidential to allow for a density of 20.4 units per hectare.Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7391To discharge Land Use Contract File No. LU-78-24 in orderto bring the property under current zoning regulations.“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977”Amendment Bylaw No. 7392To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” byrezoning the subject property from C5 Private Recreationto Comprehensive Development Zone No. 448 to allow atwo-lot subdivision and construction of a new single familydwelling on each lot.Development Variance Permit LU007270To vary Section 8.1 of “Delta Subdivision and DevelopmentStandards Bylaw No. 5100, 1994” by accepting a landscapetreatment along the north property boundary of thesubject property in lieu of the required 3.75 m wide roaddedication and 3 m wide paved surface as measured fromthe centerline of the lane at the end of Corbould Road.Development Permit LU007270For construction within the Boundary Bay Foreshore andthe Southlands Development Permit Area as well as theStreamside Protection and Enhancement Area.Staff Contact: Susan Elbe – 604-946-3389Web Location: February 2, 2015 Regular CouncilMeeting Agenda Item E.04Additional InformationAdditional information, copies of the bylaws, supportingstaff reports, and any relevant documentation may beinspected until Tuesday, February 24, 2015.Municipal Hall: Community Planning and Development
DepartmentHours: 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.caEmail: [email protected]: 604-946-3380Please note that Council may not receive furthersubmissions from the public or interested personsconcerning any project after the Public Hearing hasconcluded.
MAP NO. 2FILE NO. LU007295
MAP NO. 3FILE NO. LU007270
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Trinity Western University president Dr.Bob Kuhn will be the guest speaker for the41st edition of the Delta Leadership PrayerBreakfast later this month.
A graduate of the UBC School of Lawand a practicing lawyer for 34 years, Kuhnis no stranger to leadership at TrinityWestern.
He served as student body president inthe early 1970s and in 2001 led TWU’slegal team all the way to the SupremeCourt of Canada to successfully defendits Teacher Education Program and over-turn contrary decisions made by the B.C.College of Tachers.
Diagnosed with Parkinson’s diseasein 2006, Kuhn remains fully engaged asa lawyer and is involved with numerouscharitable organizations.
This year’s Delta Leadership PrayerBreakfast is set for Saturday, Feb. 28 at theDelta Town & Country Inn in Ladner at 8a.m.
Since its inception, the event has alwaysbeen appreciated by the leaders of Delta.The purpose of the breakfast is to be ableto pray for our elected representatives— municipal, provincial and federal — andgives a quiet demonstration that many menand women in public office place a highpriority on the spiritual values within oursociety.
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TWU president headlinesannual prayer breakfastDr. Bob Kuhn to speak at 41st edition later this month
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| HERITAGE WEEK 2015
MONDAY, February 16 | 7 PMHeritage Week begins! Mayor Lois E. Jackson presents the Heritage Awards at theRegular Meeting of Delta Council.
TUESDAY, February 17 | AVAILABLE ALL YEARTake a Heritage Tour! Download a Heritage Passport at Delta.ca/Heritage
WEDNESDAY, February 18 | 6:30 – 7:30 PMDelta Museum & Archives presents “The Lower Fraser River: Delta’s EcologicalHistory” Tickets are $10, register by calling 604-946-9322 or [email protected]
THURSDAY, February 19 | 3:30 – 4:30 PMCome to the Ladner United Church for the Heritage Award of Merit plaquepresentation and reception for past heritage award winners.
FRIDAY, February 20 | 1 – 3 PMDelta Museum & Archives presents “Preserving Your Family Records”Register by calling 604-946-9322 or [email protected]
SATURDAY, February 21Apply for the Delta Heritage Scholarship ($1,000)! Visit Delta.ca/Heritage for moreinformation. Submission deadline is May 20, 2015.
SUNDAY, February 22 | 1 – 4 PMEnjoy heritage displays and tea at the Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Park.
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Port Metro Vancouverreleased its 2014 year-endstatistics last week thatshow a second consecutiveyear of record-breakingcargo volumes.
The year was markedby best-ever volumes inthe bulk and container sec-tors, resulting in a recordoverall year in tonnage. Theport’s terminals handled140 million tonnes of cargo
in 2014, up three per centfrom 2013. Import cargorose 4.1 per cent to 29 mil-lion tonnes, and exportsrose 3.3 per cent to 111million tonnes.
“The port had anotherrecord year for cargovolumes, illustrating thedemands created by a grow-ing Canadian economyand increasing interna-tional desire for Canadiantrade,” said Robin Silvester,president and chief execu-tive officer of Port MetroVancouver.
“I’m proud of the lead-ing-edge environmental ini-tiatives, community engage-ment and infrastructureprojects we have completedthis year to help balancethis continued growth withour local quality of life.”
Bulk volumes increasedby 5.3 per cent over 2013,with substantial increasesin grain exports after abumper crop year andstrong international demandspurred an 18 per centincrease in exports of wheatand 31 per cent increase forcanola.
Bulk coal remainedstrong as volumes increasedin several emerging mar-kets. Bulk potash reached
a new record of 7.5 mil-lion tonnes, a 14 per centincrease from the previousyear.
Container volumes con-tinued to grow, with a 3.1per cent increase over 2013,despite reduced volumes inthe month of March due toa container trucking disrup-tion.
Auto volumes declined in2014 largely due to a shiftin vehicle production fromAsia to North America.Breakbulk volumes also fellslightly due to a decrease inlog exports.
Port Metro Vancouver isCanada’s largest gateway,handling 19 per cent ofthe value of Canada’s totaltrade in goods.
Port experiences recordyear for cargo volumesTerminals handled 140 million tonnes in 2014; up 3%
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The Delta HospiceSociety is hosting aCottage Recruitment Tea onWednesday, Feb. 25 from 1to 3 p.m. It will be an infor-mation session welcomingmen and women interestedin finding out more aboutvolunteer roles at the store.
The tea will take place atthe Centre for SupportiveCare across from theLadner Leisure Centre.
Volunteers fill day, eve-ning and weekend shiftsand perform a wide rangeof duties such as pricing,cashiering, organizing andtidying, assisting customers,and checking electronicsand small appliances.
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If you are unable toattend the tea, call Sandy at604-948-0660 or drop bythe store, 1521-56th St., topick up a volunteer applica-tion.
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The sale will run for twodays only with extendedhours so everyone has theopportunity to stop in andsee what unique items theycan find.
The store will displaythe valuable, unusual andunique pieces the commu-nity has donated over thepast year. When familiesare downsizing, moving ordonating parents’ treasures,
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The big-screen TV wasfirst.
We got it, oh, four orfive years ago. The husbandand sons had become tiredof the small screen, andhad been pining like crazyfor something that would
be clearer and crisper anddeliver life-sized imagesinto our entertainmentspace.
We were, they told meat the time, likely the lastpeople in the Western worldnot to own a big-screenTV. They had, in essence,become a laughing stockamong their friends.
It had become so bad,they had taken to fibbingwhen their pals wanted topop by. Oh, they wouldtell them, they were going
out. Where? Oh, um, to theFraser Valley. What for? To,um, check out the libraries.
I didn’t really get it. Ithought our existing TVwas pretty darn crisp, andperfectly big enough. Imean, it wasn’t like I need-ed a magnifying glass towatch the six o’clock news.
But still, I didn’t wantthe men in the household tobe a laughing stock. So goahead, I said, get your honk-ing big screen.
Then came the couch.
Make that, then came thecouch and the love seat.And the dartboard. And thetrophy case. And the foot-ball banners.
We needed these items,the husband and sonsinformed me, because theroom was crying for mood— or more precisely, malemood.
You couldn’t have a big-screen TV, they told me, ina room with a floral-pat-terned chesterfield and apink and grey armchair.
Heaven forbid. No, theysaid, in order not to bethoroughly ridiculed, theywould need leather furnish-ings and a dartboard and acoffee table large enoughto accommodate an eight-pound plate of nachos and adozen cans of beer.
I didn’t want the ridicule.So go ahead, I said.
Then last week, there wasthis: surround sound.
“You’re being teasedagain?” I asked. “Becauseof sound?”
“Not exactly,” said thehusband. “But what’s thepoint of having a state-of-the-art TV room withoutthe best in sound? I mean,we have the entire JamesBond collection! We wantto APPRECIATE it!”
With that, he handed theeldest son his credit cardand dispatched him to theclosest electronics store.When the son arrived at thestore, he called his father,and the two chatted aboutwhat was on offer.
“Perfect,” I heard thefather say. “Get that one.”
The son returned home45 minutes later with anenormous box under hisarm.
“What did that cost?” Iasked.
“It was reasonable,” thehusband interjected. “Andit’s SO going to be worthit.”
They took the thing outof the box and fiddled withthis and fiddled with that.They attached one wire
here and one wire there.They flipped one buttonand then another button andthen they stood and closedtheir eyes.
“That is amazing,” saidthe husband.
“Absolutely,” said theson.
I strained to hear whatthey were listening to.
“Isn’t it just... louder?” Iasked.
The look they gave mesuggested they thought Iwas nuts.
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Process can go a lot smoother by avoiding some of these common pitfalls when it comes to remodeling your home
Common home reno mistakesHome improvement projects can turn ahouse into a home. Homeowners planscores of renovations to transform liv-ing spaces into rooms that reflect theirpersonal tastes and comforts.
Homeowners going it alone may find thingsdo not always go as planned. In fact, aHarris Interactive study found that 85 percent of homeowners say remodeling is amore stressful undertaking than buying ahome.
But homeowners about to embark on homeimprovement projects can make the processgo more smoothly by avoiding these com-mon pitfalls.
Failing to understand thescope of the project
Some homeowners don’t realize just howbig a commitment they have made until theyget their hands dirty. But understanding thescope of the project, including how muchdemolition and reconstruction is involvedand how much time a project will take canhelp homeowners avoid some of the stressthat comes with renovation projects.
For example, a bathroom renovation mayrequire the removal of drywall, reinforce-ment of flooring to accommodate a newbathtub or shower enclosure and the instal-lation of new plumbing and wiring behindwalls. So such a renovation is far more
detailed than simply replacing faucets.
Not establishing a budgetHomeowners must develop a project budgetto ensure their projects do not drain theirfinances. If your budget is so inflexible thatyou can’t afford the materials you prefer,you may want to postpone the project andsave more money so you can eventuallyafford to do it right.
Without a budget in place, it is easy to over-spend, and that can put you in financial perildown the line. Worrying about coming upwith money to pay for materials and laboralso can induce stress. Avoid the anxiety by
setting a firm budget.
Making trendy or overly personal choicesHomeowners who plan to stay in theirhomes for the long run have freer reignwhen it comes to renovating their homes.Such homeowners can create a billiardsroom or paint a room hot pink if they soprefer. However, if the goal is to makeimprovements in order to sell a property,overly personal touches may make a prop-erty less appealing to prospective buyers.Trends come and go, and improvements canbe expensive.
If your ultimate goal is to sell your home,
opt for renovations that will look beautifulthrough the ages and avoid bold choicesthat may only appeal to a select few buyers.
Forgetting to properly vet all workersIt is important to vet your contractor, butdon’t forget to vet potential subcontractorsas well. Failing to do so can prove a costlymistake. Contractors often look to subcon-tractors to perform certain parts of a job,and it is the responsibility of homeownersto vet these workers.
Expecting everything to go as plannedOptimism is great, but you also should bea realist. Knowing what potentially couldgo wrong puts you in a better position tohandle any problems should they arise.
The project might go off without a hitch, butplan for a few hiccups along the way.
Overestimating DIY abilitiesOverzealous homeowners may see a reno-vation project in a magazine or on televisionand immediately think they can do the workthemselves. Unless you have the tools andthe skills necessary to do the work, tacklingtoo much can be problematic. In the longrun, leaving the work to a professional maysave you money.
Home improvements can be stressful, buthomeowners can lessen that stress byavoiding common renovation mistakes.
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Planting a garden canadd aesthetic appeal andfunctionality to a prop-erty.
Vegetable gardens cantransform landscapes whileputting healthy and home-grown food on the table. Bygrowing their own fruits andvegetables, homeownershave total control over whatfoods can be harvested andthey can ensure sustainable,safe practices are used tocare for the plants.
Vegetable gardens canbe compact or expansive,depending on how muchspace is available to culti-vate.
However, first-time gar-deners may want to beginsmall so they can hone theirskills and experiment to seewhich plants are most likelyto thrive in their gardens.Expansion is always a pos-sibility down the road.
Choose a locationSpend some time examiningyour landscape. Vegetablesgenerally need amplewarmth and sunlight tothrive, so find an area of theyard that gets several hoursof direct sunlight per day.
A sunny spot is good, butyou also want a locationwith adequate drainage soyour garden does not suc-cumb to flooding or fungusduring and after heavydownpours. Don’t place thegarden too close to rain gut-ters or near a pool, wheresplash out may occur. Selecta location that is isolatedfrom pets so the plants arenot trampled and cats anddogs do not relieve them-selves nearby.
Decide what to plantWhen deciding what toplant, consider what youeat and how much producethe household consumes,then choose vegetablesthat fit with your diet. Somevegetables, like peppers,tomatoes, eggplant, andsquash, produce throughoutthe season. Others, such ascarrots and corn, produceone crop and then expire.Plan accordingly when youpurchase plants or seeds,as you want enough food
but not so much that it willgo to waste.
Choose three to four dif-ferent vegetables and plantthem in the garden. Selectvarieties that require similarsoil conditions, so that youcan adjust the pH and mixof the soil accordingly. Thiswill serve as good practice,particularly the first year ofyour garden.
After you have mastered thebasics, you can branch outinto other produce.
Know when to plantMany of the foods grown invegetable gardens, includingtomatoes and peppers, aresummer vegetables, whichmeans they reach peakripeness after the height ofthe summer season.
Pumpkins, Brussels sproutsand peas are planted to beharvested later on. Theseplants may be put in theground a little later thanothers.
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seedlings indoors and thentransplant them to a gar-den when the time comes.Seeds can be started threeto four weeks before theywould be put outdoors.
Many vegetables are plantedoutside in April or May, butdefinitely after frost condi-tions have waned.
Read seed packets to knowexactly when to plant orconsult with the nurserywhere you purchased estab-lished seedlings.
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Vegetable gardens canbecome central componentsof outdoor home land-scapes.
Not only do gardens addaesthetic appeal, but alsothey produce fresh fruitsand vegetables to enjoythroughout the season.
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Kitchen renovation tipsThe new year is here andyou can be baking andcooking in your renewedkitchen by the next holi-day season.
The kitchen is an expensivebut worthwhile updatingproject. If you have solidwood cupboards in goodcondition and the insidestructure is sound and notdeteriorated, sand and stainthe exterior (medium todark) or paint white or lightgrey and paint the insideswhite.
Another way to update thelook of your cupboards is toadd glass doors.
Once you decide which setof cupboards you would liketo replace with glass doors,remove the doors and paintthe insides in the darkestcolour in your counter topbefore installing the newdoors. It’s a great place todisplay nicer dinnerware, or
cookbooks with a sconce atone end and perhaps a nicevase at the other. If you canafford to give up a narrowcupboard, have a handy per-son install wooden verticalslots for baking trays andlarge plates, etc.
An open shelf could beadded under the a cup-board for spices on turntable racks. Perhaps a winefridge could be installedwhere electric power isavailable.
Sacrificing cupboards forthese options is a personalchoice. Of course with newcupboards it would be easi-er to plan the design of yourkitchen conveniences beforeinstallation.
You may have space foran Island which would benice in white or a colouredlaminate ( same colour asinsides of glass door). Haveone side with open shelvesto store flour, sugar and
other baking ingredients.
If you decide on all newcupboards make a list ofyour ideas and work withthe cupboard supplier. Whenpicking out new cupboardschoose high quality white orgrey laminate, or mediumto dark wood. The beadedwhite laminates, with nar-row vertical strips on theframed doors in white orlight grey, are timeless andgreat for resale. Brushedsteel or pewter coloredhardware works best onlaminates.
Stained wood finishes lookgreat with steel also but oldfarm style in brown or cop-pery tones gives a homeylook.
When looking at new coun-ter tops, keep it simpleand stick to beige or greytones. Granite or quartzcan be expensive but arewell worth the investment.Quarstone is a little lesscostly and beautiful. Allfinishes are practical andretain their hardy proper-ties.
Choose subtle patternsfor the counter tops — youwill get tired of huge swirlsof dark colours and theyshouldn’t be the focal point.
The back splash also canbe a real issue. Pick smallor medium subway tiles inwhite, beige, cream or greyas they are background fea-ture. You can always add anarrow band of a colouredglass tile if desired.
The distance between thebottom of the cupboardand the counter will deter-mine what dimension oftile to choose that will fit inthe space evenly. In otherwords, if the tile does not fitin the space as a whole tilethen a smaller one shouldbe chosen. The tile personwill help you with that.
More on kitchen renos nexttime.
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But granite is no small investment,and homeowners looking to refurbishtheir kitchens should know there area multitude of countertop materialsavailable to those working on a bud-get, or those who simply want to givetheir kitchens a different look.
• Solid wood: Wood countertops createa warm, homey interior. Butcher-blockcounters are less expensive than gran-ite and do not necessarily need to beordered from a specialty retailer.
But wood can stain and dent and caneven burn when hot kitchenware isplaced atop it. Regular application ofoil can help homeowners maintain theappearance of their wood counters foryears to come.
• Marble: Marble tends to be lessexpensive than granite without sac-rificing aesthetic appeal. However,marble is softer and more porous thangranite, so it can stain and be etched.
Diligence in wiping away spills, routinesealing and a gentle touch is neces-sary for those who choose marblecountertops.
• Soapstone: This is a natural stonecomposed mainly of mineral talcthat gives the stone its smooth feel.Soapstone ranges from black to graybut can sometimes have a green shadeto it. Other materials in the stone canproduce veining.
Although softer than granite, soap-stone is still high-density and will holdup well. It’s impervious to stains andbacteria, and exposure to chemicalswill not damage it.
• Quartz: Quartz is a manufacturedproduct made of stone aggregate and
polymers compressed under highpressure. It has the look of naturalstone but requires less work to main-tain. Quartz has consistent colours andpatterns, and is a nonporous material,so it will not need routine sealing andresealing.
• Glass: Glass countertops are back-painted, so homeowners can order justabout any color they want. Glass willbe tempered, so it is safe and heat-resistant. Glass can scratch, though,so it is not as impervious as othermaterials.
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Dorothy Hobbs and the rest of the Cedar Park Quilters meet every Wednesday morning at CedarPark Church in Ladner. They take donated or purchased fabric and make quilts for those in need,helping everyone from local women and families in distress, those who’ve experienced loss,single parents and even international orphanages.
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A24 The Delta Optimist February 18, 2015
QUESTION:Are we better off Renovating or Re-Locating? That’s the Big Money question!
ANSWER:For obvious reasons your realtor will make a good case to simply re-locate (ah, but notso simple!) Conversely, a good Renovator can take that existing house and make it yourDream Home! In my opinion there are 3 main factors to consider:1. Do we enjoy living in our present location, as it is a lot of work and expense to re-locate.2. Can we work with this existing house and bring our ideas to life here.3. How long do we foresee ourselves in this location.All very important considerations indeed! First is going to be personal for each family andI just take into consideration the upheaval involved to re-locate.Second is where consultation with a professional Renovator can help you in there-configuration or addition to your existing layout.Third and most important with regards to your investment in any renovation is yourcommitment to location.If you have a short 1-3 year plan in mind then cosmetics and immediate repairs only oryou risk losing most of your investment. If you foresee a 5-10 year stay then I feel youare safe in the 50K to 150K investment into your property upgrades as you are nowrenovating to increase the value in your home plus adding livability and quality to yourlifestyle!Beyond that time frame it’s only about wants vs. needs and the total affordability of yourDream Project! MRP Renovations is here to solve all your renovatingWant’s and Need’s!For a free consultation call Mike Phillips Owner MRP Renovations.
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Q: Is ICBC really “On My Side”?
A: You may have seen ICBC’s new ads on TV that claim “We are in your corner.You can get the benefits you are entitled to.You can settle when you are ready.”What’s going on?
ICBC is running a business, and it is to their advantage to keep costs down.These ads appear to be an encouragement to settle directly with ICBC withoutseeking legal advice. Why would they suggest that? Because it will save ICBCmoney. And that’s because lawyers generally get more for a case than anyinexperienced injured person could. Lawyers know the rules of the game, likeICBC, and unlike most injury victims.
Remember that once you settle you can’t go back later for more money ifyour injury comes back. And remember that most lawyers offer a free initialconsultation. And remember that lawyers usually get more for your case thanyou will on your own, even after payment of legal fees.
So when you watch ICBC’s ads, ask yourself this question: If they are going tohave to write me a cheque, can they really be “on my side”? It costs nothing toget a second opinion.
Murray Lott
DELTA LAW OFFICE4873 Delta Street, Delta, BC V4K 2T9 • 604-946-2199
Q: How is the real estate market in Ladner &Tsawwassen? Did prices go up or down in 2014?
A: The markets in Ladner and Tsawwassen wereveryhealthy lastyear!Theyearstartedoffslower,butthen strengthened substantially through the secondhalf 2014.The MLS Benchmark Housing Price Index showsthe Ladner Detached Housing prices increased by8% in 2014! Tsawwassen Detached Housing pricesincreasedby 10.1%.Condos in Ladner increased by 6% and TsawwassenCondos increasedby4.6%.This data is compiled from all MLS Sales in the areafor 2014.South Delta had an excellent year for real estateand prices are now at record-highs in Ladner &Tsawwassen. We are expecting a continuation of astrongmarket in2015!Our team had our best year ever having 215 sales!We look forward toworkingwithyou in in2015!
Fraser Elliott
RE/MAX Progroup Realty5360 12th AvenueDelta 604.728.2845www.fraserelliott.comTop 100RE/MAX REALTORS®WORLDWIDE 2011+2012**#1 Agent inLadner/Tsawwassen**Based on # of Sales in 2010,2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014!
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QUESTION:My parents are avid cruisers and have asked us to join themwith our kids.Somehow I do not imagine that my parents, mywife and I and our two kidswould dowell on a ship together. What are your thoughts?
ANSWER:Cruising is a fantastic way for families to come together to enjoy some great quality time.With plenty of supervised activities for the kids and a chance for the adults to relax andcatch up, more and more families are being “sold” on multigenerational cruises.
Whether you are looking for the ”Magic” of Disney, the “WOW” of Royal Caribbean or“Coming Back New” from a Princess Cruise, there are a number of options for families tochoose from.
Cruise lines have taken notice of the multigenerational family and now offer a wide arrayof stateroom choices; from multi-bedroom suites, adjoining cabins or just individual cabins,there is something for all your needs.
You don’t have to worry about dragging everyone to the formal dining room, there’s plentyof other options to choose from, including casual restaurants, buffets or just grabbing aburger and fries poolside.
Activities on board are sure to keep everyone entertained. Whether it’s the kid’s area foryour toddler, the arcade for your teenager, the large production shows or the cookingclasses there is something for the entire family.
Cruising is not just a vacation, it’s an educational experience. A history lesson as you cruisethough the ancient cities of Europe, experiencing the man-made wonder of the PanamaCanal or listening to an Athabaskan Elder talk about their culture in Alaska.
Cruising is certainly the one stop shop for your next family vacation.At Expedia CruiseShipCenters we are here to help you make memories.
AnnelieseSenior Cruise andVacation Consultant
Q: How does metabolic health effect weight loss?
A: Metabolic health plays a key role in whether or not the body is in fat
storage or fat burning mode.
This process is directly related to the ratio of insulin to glucagon secreted
into the blood stream in response to meals and other hormones.
Insulin is an anabolic hormone and is a fat storage hormone. Suboptimal
glucose metabolism results in prolonged periods of high insulin and puts the
metabolic process into fat storage mode opposed to fat burning.
This is how suboptimal metabolism works against weight loss efforts and
how weight loss can be a challenge despite dedicated “dieting” and exercise.
Even after burning calories during exercise, calories are converted into fat as a
result of a predominant fat storage metabolic state.
Important physiological factors that influence the insulin to
glucagon ratio and therefore fat metabolism are, eating the correct
proportion of protein, fat and carbohydrate for current metabolic health,
as well as adrenal and thyroid function.
For the most productive weight loss strategy, consult a licensed
health care practitioner for an assessment of metabolic health and an
individualized weight loss plan.
Dr. Darren Gorrell NDNaturopathic Physician
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ADVICEFROM THE PROS
In the Community
Hockey was the nameof the game last Friday atEnglish Bluff Elementary.
The Tsawwassen schoolheld Hockey Day at EnglishBluff with students gettingthe chance to play streethockey and sing the HockeySong by Stompin’ TomConnors.
Teacher Toshi Carletonsaid the focus was on
sportsmanship, camarade-rie and keeping it fun. Herclass also did some hockeytrivia, watched a video onsledge hockey and had amath lesson using statsfrom hockey cards.
Street hockey is some-thing for everyone, sheadded.
“It’s really fun. Beingable to do it with all the stu-dents in the school and justhave a fun day,” said Grade6 student Halee Ethier.
Nate Rosser, who’s alsoin Grade 6, echoed Ethier:“I think it’s just really funhaving the whole schoolplaying the sport.”
The Ladner LeisureCentre was the officialWest Coast location forScotiabank Hockey Day inCanada last Saturday,.
The nationally-televisedbroadcast was described asthe biggest single-day eventin the history of SouthDelta Minor Hockey.
PHOTO BY DAVE WILLIS
Students celebrated Hockey Day at English Bluff Elementary last Friday.
Entire school takes part inEnglish Bluff Hockey Day
BY DAVE [email protected]
SUBMITTED PHOTO
Delta Stroke Recovery mem-bers enjoyed the 13th annualValentine’s Day party heldat member Joe Campbell’shome in Boundary Bay. Hiscaregiver/angels prepared amassive assortment of foodand his son, a semi-profes-sional entertainer, sang andplayed guitar.
Members partyon Valentine’s
QUESTION:APPRAISALS SERVICES PROTECTAGAINST PAYING TOO MUCH!
ANSWER:The expert opinion of a Appraisal Institute of Canada designated AACIor CRA professional appraiser who determines the value of a piece ofproperty. If your $450,000 -$ 750,000 dream home is really worth only$400,000 to $600,000, then the property is overpriced.A home appraisal also protects the Bank or Credit Union from gettingstuck with property that’s worth less than they’ve invested in the eventof loan default. And it protects you from paying too much for a housesimply because it was love at first sight or because there was multipleoffers. The home appraisal is a no-nonsense factor in a decision that isoften emotional for the buyer.A home appraisal is not the same thing as an inspection. If you’rebuying a home, you’ll want to hire an experienced home inspector topoint out any potential problems that could turn into costly nightmaresin the future. Property appraisers will likely make note of any obviousissues, but they won’t test your heat and air, check the chimney ordetermine if your plumbing is up to code. That’s the job of the inspector.
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ANSWER:No they are different and one can save youthousands! While the amount of the paymentsmight be the same, a semi monthly paymentfrequency will be taken 2x a month (usually the15th and the 30th) and really does not have aninterest savings to your mortgage. A bi-weeklypayment is paid every 2 weeks and in the caseof a 25 year amortization paying every 2 weekscan take up to 4 years off you mortgage. Manysmart home owners will match their biweeklypayments with their payroll dates ensuring thatthe funds are there come mortgage paymenttime!
QUESTION:Are biweekly and semi monthlypayments the same?
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QUESTION:I just received in the mail an advert for a company coming toRichmond to buy Gold and Silver.
They seem to be located in a hotel. How do the prices they paycompare to your prices..ANSWER:I have seen the advert as well and have been less than impressed withthese type of companies.
They come into town and lowball all the sellers with ridiculously lowoffers.
We had a reporter bring two ladies who were at one of these“road shows” to us for a comparison offer.
Our offer was THREE HUNDRED PERCENT MORE than what the roadshow was offering!We have had many other people come in to sell us their gold and coinsafter being offered very low valuations at these “hotel“ shops.
It does not matter which coin shop you go to in the Lower Mainland ... youwill likely get better offers than what these companies buying from showsat hotels will offer you.
I like to believe that our store is the most fair and definitely the friendliestfor people who want to sell.
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Feedback
Doctors at Delta Hospital went public last fall with concerns aboutthe level of care they’re able to provide and last weekend Friends ofDelta Hospital held a public meeting in Ladner that attracted over 250
people. There are concerns over the scope of the surgical programand the number of beds at the hospital.The Optimist asked:
Are you concerned about the state of the hospital?
Doris WilsonYes I am. I think theyshould have more bedsand they should open it upfor the surgeries.
Last time we asked you:
Do the business districts need a facelift?77 per cent said: Yes, they needto be freshened up.
• 23 per cent said: No, they’re fineas is.
•
You can have yoursay on this issue
by taking part inour web poll at www.
delta-optimist.com
Joanne McGowanYes. I think that thereshould be more servicesavailable to those of uswho live in Ladner andTsawwassen.
Rob BackmanI haven’t been in forabout four or five yearsand I don’t know what’schanged, or how it’schanged, but I’d certainlylike a full presence in thehospital here in the com-munity.
Michal WongI love Delta Hospital. Ihad a sick daughter, she’shealthy now. They’re justgreat up there. The staffis super. The nurses knowwhat they’re doing. It’squick.
Debbie NomuraI’m concerned that they’renot really able to take careof acute (patients). Likesomeone comes in with aheart attack or something,they always have to sendthem out. It’s a good hos-pital.
A26 The Delta Optimist February 18, 2015
Don’t miss the Hospice Cottage...
Fri March 6th - 9:30am to 7pmSat March 7th - 9:30am to 5pm
Collectible Sale
The Shoppe is completelytransformed into an antiquevenue in order to display thevaluable, most unusual andunique pieces that the communityhas donated over the year. TheShoppe receives one of a kinditems including crystal, china sets,silver, carvings, artwork, cameras,vintage toys, old books, smallpieces of furniture, Asian andFirst Nations pieces, vintageitems and more.
Proceeds from the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe enable the DeltaHospice Society to provide end of life and grief support programs atno cost to our community. Thank you for choosing to support theHospice Cottage Charity Shoppe.
1521 56 Street, Tsawwassen
To book your space orfor more informationcall 604-946-4451
www.delta-optimist.com
CELEBRATING
WomenIN BUSINESSIn recognition of InternationalWomen’s Day our special Womenin Business section provides youwith an opportunity to reach ourreaders and let them know a bitmore about yourself and yourbusiness.
Published: Wednesday, March 4
Coming Events
!Join a Citizens ServicesSpecialist from ServiceCanada to discover themany federal programsavailable for youth, ages15-30. You will hear aboutthe Federal Student WorkExperience program,Canada Student loans andgrants, ApprenticeshipIncentive and CompletionGrants, and the new CanadaApprenticeship Loan.Wednesday, Feb. 18, 4- 5 pm at George MackieLibrary, 8440-112th St.Friday, Feb. 20, 2 - 3 pmat Tsawwassen Library,1321A-56th St.
!Getting Started withAncestry Library Edition,Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2:30 -4 pm at the Ladner PioneerLibrary and Saturday,Feb. 21, 2:30 - 4 pm, atthe Tsawwassen Library.Learn how to use AncestryLibrary Edition (free touse at FVRL libraries) toresearch your family his-tory.
!The Probus Club of SouthDelta, a non-profit, fellow-ship club for retired andsemi-retired professionaland business people willhold its monthly meetingat 10 a.m. on Wednesday,Feb. 18. This meeting willbe held in the BenedictionLutheran Church, cornerof 56th Street and 6thAvenue, Tsawwassen (NoteVenue Change). Our guestspeaker is Derek Fraser,retired Canadian diplomat.All members are urged toattend. Guests are welcome.Please call Dick Williams at604-940-6542 for informa-tion. Our Discussion Groupwill meet the followingmorning, Thursday, Feb. 19,at 10 am at CoPs.
!The South DeltaNewcomers & Alumnimeetings are held the thirdThursday of each month at7:15 pm at the Art Gallery,Kiwanis Longhouse,located at 1710-56th St.,
Tsawwassen. The club isfor women who have movedto South Delta and PointRoberts, to introduce youto the community and helpyou make new friends. Joinus on Thursday, Feb. 19.Contact Holly at [email protected].
!Heritage Week - AnEvening of Readings withDoug Massey, Thursday,Feb. 19, 7 - 8 pm at theLadner Pioneer Library. TheDelta libraries are proud tocelebrate Delta’s heritagewith life-long resident andformer city councillor DougMassey. Massey has spentthe past five years research-ing Delta pioneers and warveterans, collecting theirstories in his new bookRemembering Those WhoHelped Defend Canada &Build Delta Municipality.
!The seventh “WanderInn Cafe” will be openSaturday, Feb. 21, 7-10p.m. The featured perform-ers are local singer/pianist,Adrienne Watt, as wellas a popular Ladner localband, Kindred Spirits, play-ing a variety of toe-tap-ping music. The eveningwill offer an eclectic mixof genres from pop/con-temporary gospel to softrock, country, blues, jazz,and swing. Held at LadnerChristian Fellowship,5545 Ladner Trunk Road,entrance is a suggested $5donation. All welcome!
!Draw Near HealingService. Join us as we drawnear to God in praise, andprayer for healing. 7 pm,Sunday, Feb. 22. At St.David’s Anglican Church,1115 51A St., Tsawwassen.
!Interested in becoming aDiabetes Self-ManagementLeader? UVic Ladneroffice is holding a freefour-day Volunteer LeaderTraining for the DiabetesSelf-Management Programfrom February 23 to 26.No health professionalbackground is required.
Familiarity with Diabetesand a willingness to modeland share self-manage-ment strategies with othersis desired. To register callUVic at 604-940-1273 orgo to www.selfmanage-mentbc.ca.
!Canadian Mental HealthAssociation Delta offersa Depression/Bi-PolarSupport Group for individu-als with depression/bi-polaror experiencing symptoms.Meetings are on the secondand fourth Monday of eachmonth from 7-8:45 p.m.The next meeting takesplace on Monday, Feb. 23 atthe Ladner Library. Pleasecall CMHA at 604-943-1878 to be registered foryour first meeting.
!Ambassadors-Tsawwassen Toastmasters,Tuesday, Feb. 24 7pm-9pm@ St. David’s 1115-51ASt. Join in as we provide asupportive positive learn-ing experience in which ourmembers and welcomedguests are empowered todevelop communication &leadership skills, resultingin a greater self-confidenceand personal growth. Formore info & directions.Call Allison 604-323-4047.www.ambassadorstoastmas-ters.org.
!What is wrong withthe bees? Come and findout! Everyone welcome.On Tuesday, Feb. 24at 7 pm the UniversityWomen’s Club of SouthDelta is hosting Paulvan Westendorp, B.C.’sProvincial Apiculturist atthe Benedictioon LutheranChurch in Tsawwassen.
!Rotary Club of Ladner,Tuesday, Feb. 24, noon atthe Delta Town & CountryInn. Guest Speaker Dr.Marina Roma-March, ThirdWorld Eye Care Society,please bring old eye glassesfor recycling donation.www.RotaryLadner.org.
!Wednesday, Feb. 25, the
South Delta Single ParentsGroup wishes to invitesingle parents with depen-dant children to a free din-ner at the Ladner ChristianReformed Church, 4594-54A St., Delta. Doorsopen at 5:10pm. Dinner @5:30pm. For further infor-mation please contact Dianeat 604 946-7033.
!Hospice CottageVolunteer RecruitmentTea. Drop-in informa-tion session for anyoneinterested in volunteeringat the Tsawwassen store.Feb. 25, 1-3pm Centre forSupportive Care, 4631Clarence Taylor Cres.Volunteers needed for manyshifts.
!Storytime and Craft(Theme: Mice), Wednesday,February 25, 2 - 3 pm.Bring your child to a sto-rytime and craft program,presented in partnershipby FVRL and Delta Parks& Recreation. There is asmall drop-in fee for thecraft portion of the pro-gram. Please note that thisprogram takes place at theTsawwassen Arts Centrelocated at 1172-56th St.
!The Transit Referendum-What’s in a Yes Vote forSouth Delta? Transportationexpert and consultant EricDoherty will lead an dis-cussion on the upcomingReferendum and why’s he’ssupporting it. All welcome.Thursday, Feb. 26 LadnerPioneer Library 7-9 p.m.Sponsored by the Delta/Richmond chapter of theCouncil of Canadians.
!KinVillage FebruaryLuncheon will featureaward-winning singer LindaKidder. Friday, Feb. 20.Tickets are $12 for mem-bers, $14 for non-mem-bers. Cash, cheque, Visa,MasterCard, debit card.KinVillage CommunityCentre, 5430-10th Ave.,Tsawwassen. 604-943-
0225.
!McKee SeniorsRecreation Centre presents:Eclectic Café, Saturday,Feb. 28, 7 - 9 pm. $3 mem-bers; $5 guests. Coffee andTea will be served. Featureartist: Howard Solverson &guest.
!The Delta Museum &Archives Society is cel-ebrating Heritage Week!Visit one or all of our fourexhibits: What is MainStreet at the North DeltaRec Centre Feb. 14-21;Along Main Street atMunicipal Hall Feb. 16- 20; Main Street: At theHeart of the Communityat the Delta ArchivesFeb. 16-27; and CuratingThe Museum at the DeltaMuseum. This exhibit has aspecial activity Hats on Feb.18. For more informationvisit www.deltamuseum.ca,call 604-946-9322 or [email protected].
!Well known naturalist andauthor Anne Murray, willpresent The Lower FraserRiver - Delta’s EcologicalHistory, a slide show andstories of the natural historyof the lower Fraser Riverlandscape and its abundantwildlife on Wednesday, Feb.18 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm atthe DMAS’s Annex (4918Delta Street). Pre-registerfor by calling at 604-946-9322 or emailing [email protected]. Admissionis $10 per person.
!Delta Museum &Archives Society presents“Preserve Your FamilyHistory,” a workshopheld at the Delta Archiveson Feb. 20 from 1-3pm.Participants will learn howto correctly store photos,papers & more! Pre-registerby calling 604-946-9322.$10 admission. (ArchivalKit available for $20).
!Feb. 21 Gaming Sale.Annual gaming sale on
Saturday, Feb. 21. Gamingsystems and comics. Shop9:30am-4pm. Find retro &new systems, games, hand-held devices & accessoriesat Hospice Cottage CharityShoppe, 1521-56th St.,Tsawwassen.
!Celebrate Heritage Dayat Cammidge House offBoundary Bay Road. Joinin the nation wide themeof “Main Street - Heart ofthe Community.” When:Sunday, Feb. 22, between1 and 4 p.m. Hostedby Boundary Bay ParkAssociation, CammidgeHouse Committee. Learninteresting facts of the mainthoroughfares of Ladnerand Tsawwassen in thepast, present and future.Free event, lots of parkingin Centennial Beach lot.Everyone welcome. CallGeof at 604-943-1303 formore information.
!Delta Leadership PrayerBreakfast will be heldSaturday, Feb. 28 at 8am atDelta Town & Country Inn.Speaker: Dr. Bob Kuhn,President of Trinity WesternUniversity. Contact LindaFrost for tickets 604-943-7775 or www.dlpb.org.
!Delta Idol Live Finals,Friday, Feb. 27, 7 pm. Jointhe audience and share inthe excitement as a panelof judges choose this year’sDelta Idol! Check out our10 finalists at delta.ca thencome and support yourfavourite idol! Tickets are$10 and can be purchasedat the door or by calling604-943-9437.
The Coming Events col-umn is published everyWednesday as a communityservice. If you have a non-profit event, mail, drop off,fax, or e-mail ([email protected]) thedetails to the Optimist by 3p.m. Monday. Submissionsare subject to space limi-tations (no phone calls,please).
Clubs & Groups
Seniors
Special Events
Arts
Centre for Supportive Care
Faciliated by:
Gilly HeapsCounsellor
Drop in Tuesdays 10:30am – 12pm to the
The relaxation circle welcomes anyonediagnosed with cancer, other life-threateningor progressive illness, family and friends.
Practising stress reduction can be helpfulwhen experiencing pain, anxiety, worry,exhaustion, sleeplessness or other sypmtoms.
For more information please call 604.948.0660
Relaxation Circle
Harold & Veronica SavageCentre for Supportive Care4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner
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A28 The Delta Optimist February 18, 2015
BC High School’s# 1 Football Teamwould like to say:
“Thank you South Delta”To everyone who helped the
SDSS Sun Devils on our way to the2014 AAA BC Provincial High SchoolFootball Championship – we could not
have done it without you!
A big thank you to our sponsors and supporters:
Our Corporate Sponsors: Fundraising: Community Support:
SDSS Administration, Teachers, Support Staff,PAC and Delta District School Board
I.G. MicroMed Environmental Inc.
Our South Delta Sundevils Gold Card Sponsors: FreshSlice, Mario’s Kitchen, Rose & Crown, A&W, Panago,Cobs Bread, Quiznos, Flowers Beautiful, TsawwassenWellness Centre,Mr. Lube, AlfaGreco-RomanCuisine,Lucky Surf & Skate, Unforgettable Gifts, BenjaminMoore, The RunInn, Ossies Meat & Deli, Rona, TheSource, UPS Store, Best Garden Restaurant.
Weare already hardat work preparingfor the upcoming2015 Season and weneed your support!
For more information on how yourbusiness can be part of our winningteam, please contact
Sports Editor: Mark Booth Phone: 604-946-4451 Email: [email protected]
Delta Sports
Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet
0104
6786
Tides atTsawwassen These predictions are supplements to and not
replacements for the Canadian Tide and CurrentTables, which include the only authorized tidalpredictions for Canada and are provided byCanadian Hydrographic Service.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19
6:16 am 15.7 12:12 pm 7.95:39 pm 14.4
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
1:42 am 5.2 8:02 am 15.72:39 pm 4.9 8:39 pm 13.5
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2012:15 am 3.0 6:51 am 15.71 pm 6.9 6:37 pm 14.1
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23
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Brandon McMillan is back home playing in the NHL forthe team he grew up cheering for.
The Vancouver Canucks picked up the 24-year-old SouthDelta Minor Hockey product on waivers last week fromthe Arizona Coyotes. He should make his Canucks debutsometime this week.
After an impressive career in the Western HockeyLeague with the Kelowna Rockets, the speedy forward wasselected in the third round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draftby the Anaheim Ducks. He was traded to the Coyotes twoyears ago and had three points for Arizona in 50 games thisseason.
He is expected have a high-energy defensive role inVancouver.
“I was a Canucks fan growing up,” McMillan told amedia gathering on Friday. “Pavel Bure, the Courtnalls,Trevor Linden, Martin Gelinas; all were huge parts of theteam growing up.
“I grew up in Ladner and Tsawwassen so it’s nice to becoming home with a lot of family and friends here.”
In 2005, McMillan was one of three South Delta A1Storm players taken in the WHL Bantam Draft, going inthe fourth round to Kelowna. Along with San Jose Sharksprospect Brodie Red, he was among the top scorers withGreater Vancouver of the B.C. Major Midget Hockey
League, before he headed to the WHL.McMillan still returned home at the conclusion of the
Rockets’ season to finish his Grade 11 and 12 years atSouth Delta Secondary. A prospects camp with the Ducks,shortly after the NHL Entry Draft, prevented him fromattending SDSS grad night.
“Even though my parents eventually moved up toKelowna, I still spend a lot of my summers here,” saidMcMillan. “South Delta Hockey all the way.”
McMillan got a chance to play for Canucks coachWillie Desjardins at the 2010 World Junior HockeyChampionships. Chosen to Team Canada for his strongtwo-way play, he had a productive tournament with fourgoals, including a hat trick against Switzerland. He playedmost of the tournament on a line with Jordan Eberle andBrayden Schenn.
“He is a real good hard working player,” said Desjardins.“He works hard every shift and it doesn’t matter the scoreor the building, he always plays the same.”
McMillan, who will be wearing No. 21 as a Canuck,is looking forward to helping Vancouver secure a playoffspot.
“I’m a role player who brings a lot of energy and pas-sion for the game,” he added. “I need to be hard with theforecheck and use my speed, hopefully giving those toplines a little bit of space.
“Willie is a great coach who know what he is doing. Hestays calm and makes sure the guys are focus and readyto go. “The (world juniors) was a great tournament formyself. I had a lot of fun and he was a big part of that.”South Delta’s Brandon McMillan meets the Vancouver media for
the first time last Friday.
A homecoming for South Delta’s McMillanHomegrown product gets to play for his favourite NHL team after being picked up by the Canucks on waivers last week
Eight players with ties to the DeltaIslanders organization were selected in lastweek’s Western Lacrosse Association EntryDraft including one of the top junior “A”players in club history.
The Nanaimo Timbermen used the sec-ond overall pick to select Eli McLaughlin.The left-handed sharpshooter spent fourseasons in Delta, highlighted by helping theclub reach the league championship seriesfor the first time in franchise history in2012.
The Surrey native enjoyed two moreproductive years with the Islanders butwas dealt at the league trading deadlineeach time — first to New West and thenCoquitlam — as the club stocked up onprospects and draft choices.
Last summer, he led the CoquitlamAdanacs in playoff scoring in route toreaching the Minto Cup. McLaughlin is cur-rently in his rookie season in the NationalLacrosse League with the ColoradoMammoth where he has managed 15 pointsin six games. The Mammoth selected himfourth overall in the NLL draft.
“He’s a potential star in this league, so itwas a no-brainer to take him at No. 2,” said
Timbermen head coach Kaleb Toth.“He’s just going to get better and better.
He’s a very dynamic player who sees thefloor very well and is doing great in theNLL.”
Meanwhile, Mike Henry was selectedin the fourth round by the Maple RidgeBurrards. Henry had 52 points last seasonwhile serving as team captain.
Sam Clare and Tyler Nett were pickedin the fifth round by Maple Ridge and theBurnaby Lakers respectively. Clare, a stand-out field lacrosse player at Simon Fraser,saw brief time with the Islanders last seasonand also helped the Delta junior “B” squadwin the provincial championship.
Defensive standout Mike Donaldson wastaken in the sixth round by the New WestSalmonbellies. Other selections includedGreg Finley and Mike Avery being draftedin round seven and eight respectively by theLangley Thunder.
Rounding out the local contingent wasthe Coquitlam Adanacs using their ninthround pick to take Delta junior “B” stand-out Jordan Thauli.With files from Scott McKenzie, Nanaimo
Daily News.
McLaughlin heads Islandersselected in WLA Entry Draft
Former Delta Islanders junior “A” standout Eli McLaughlin was selected second overall by theNanaimo Timbermen in last week’s WLA Entry Draft. The talented lefty is currently in his rookieseason in the National Lacrosse League with the Colorado Mammoth.
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South Deltacelebrates
Hockey Day
The Ladner Leisure Centre was the official West Coast sitefor Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada last Saturday. The jampacked schedule of local festivites included plenty of actionon and off the ice. Ex-Canucks blueliner Dave Babych (topleft) greets youngsters at the Old Timers game at LLC, whileSportsnet host James Cybulski interviews Jerry Price, GarySeabrook and Ian Gallagher, all of whom have sons playing inthe NHL, on the national broadcast (bottom). Dirty Mike and theBoys (below) provide entertainment. Visit www.delta-optimist.com for more photos from the big day.
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Pacers top Raiders to windistrict junior boys crown
Even without two of its top players, theDelta Pacers junior boys basketball teammanaged to repeat as district champions.
The Pacers had a void to fill when JakeCowley and Jas Singh opted to age up thisseason and play at the senior level wherethey led DSS in scoring.
The Pacers still prevailed as the topteam in Delta, defeating the DelviewRaiders 58-38 in last Thursday’s champi-onship game. The win came on the heelsof a 67-45 semi-final triumph one nightearlier over the North Delta Huskies.
Captain Dylan Bubel led the team bothnights with great defense, rebounding and13 points in each outing. Cam Ratzlaffhad 10 points and 13 points in the final.
Tommy Mulka, a Grade 10 player in hisfirst-year of high school basketball, had13 rebounds in Wednesday’s game.
“I have to admit that the team has sur-prised me how good they are,” said headcoach David Craig who has received greathelp from Scott Masse. “They play hard,they share the basketball really well andhave just gotten better and better all year
long.”Joining Bubel and Ratzlaff as return-
ing players are Cam Gray and RamoneKandola.
Grade 9 point guard William Khu hasmade an excellent impression with hisball handling, quickness and court vision.He often sets up his teammates for easybaskets.
The remaining of team membersinclude Dean Kishiuchi, Jared Ferreira,Vincent Wang, Jack Kraemer, MuhammadDharamshi, Andy Zhang, Mike Kaardaland manager Emma Ferreira.
Delta was seeded 14th for the 32-teamFraser Valley Championships and droppeda narrow 56-52 decision to No. 19 Yale inthe opening round Monday night, endingthe Ladner school’s season.
Meanwhile, the Pacers Grade 8 girlsteam finished second in the district play-offs, just coming up short a in 34-27 lossto the Seaquam Seahawks in the champi-onship game.
Delta advanced to the final with a 25-18 win over Burnsview.
Delta Pacers defeated the Delview Raiders last week 58-38 to capture the Delta District JuniorBoys Basketball Championship.
Season concluded Monday with loss in opening round of Valleys
Home court advantage provesto be not so sweet for Pacers
Home court proved to beno advantage for the DeltaPacers in the Fraser ValleyAAAA South Boys Leagueplayoff tournament.
Hosting post-seasongames for the first time inthree decades, the Pacersentered the eight-teamevent with high hopes afterrolling to a perfect recordin regular season play.However, it was the fourthplace Semiahmoo Totemsthat stole the show.
After opening with an88-75 win over Seaquamon Wednesday, the Totemstoppled the hosts 88-78 inthe semi-finals. The resultavenged an earlier leagueloss that saw the Pacersbattle back from a 10-pointhalftime deficit.
Semiahmoo then rolledto a huge 97-62 win overthe Tamanawis Wildcats in
Friday night’s championshipgame.
As for the Pacers, thedisappointment of the semi-final defeat carried over totheir third place match-upwith Panorama Ridge as theThunder cruised to an easy77-50 victory.
The impact of thosetwo defeats were felt inSunday’s draw for the 24-team Fraser Valley AAAAChampionships which startstoday. Instead earning anopening round bye, thePacers have been seeded14th and will face No. 19Sardis in a do-do-die gameat 7 p.m. at Holy Cross. Awin would send Delta to around of 16 date with theNo. 3 Crusaders on Fridaynight (8:15 p.m.).
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Colton Bakken goes up for ashot during the Pacers 88-78semi-final loss to Semiahmooin the Fraser Valley SouthLeague playoffs.
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