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The Delta Police Department has come a long way in its 125year history. It’s hard to believe given it’s a force of 170 officers today, but Delta was, for decades, patrolled by a solitary constable. In fact, it took more than 40 years before the department added a second officer and almost two decades after that before the ranks swelled to three. The department introduced a new badge and flag to help mark the milestone anniversary. • Complete coverage on pages 25 to 34.
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Corporation of Delta will begin with education in bid to enforce new three-hour parking limits in Ladner Village BY
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Delta has begun enforcing new parking restrictions in downtown Ladner. Over the last couple of weeks, crews have been installing signs throughout the core, letting motorists know they now have a three-hour limit. Last Friday, a bylaw enforcement officer began placing warning notices on windshields.
For years, some streets in Ladner Village had two-hour parking signs while others had one-hour limits. Neither mattered, because they weren’t enforced. It’s been a frustrating situation for local merchants who complained their customers were having a hard time finding parking. The source of that frustration was primarily employees of local stores and offices, who would often take up spots for the entire day.
The new regulations will be “enforceable” Monday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. The off-street public lots on Chisholm and Bridge streets, as well as Westminster Avenue where spots will be added, will continue to allow all-day parking. Hugh Davies, Delta’s manager of
property use and compliance, told the Optimist the plan is to initially focus of education, making drivers aware through warning notices they can no longer ignore the signs. “I think the concern of PHOTO BY SANDOR GYARMATI the businesses is that it’s Three-hour limits are the same people who are in effect in Ladner parking on the street all Village Monday to the time that are causing Saturday. the problems. Once the
message is out there we are doing some enforcement, we expect those people to find appropriate parking,” said Davies. However, that doesn’t mean bylaw officers won’t be handing out fines, he explained, especially for someone who already received a warning. “I wouldn’t count on a vehicle getting a warning only. If the officer sees the same car parked See PARKING page 3
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A group of local firefighters is on top of the world. Delta Team Westshore Terminals beat out 80 other squads from 12 countries to take top spot at the Firefighter Combat Challenge world championship in Las Vegas last month. “Finally, this year we won it,” said team manager Ryan Rickards. “I haven’t stopped smiling in two weeks.” The local team started 18 years ago and has been gunning for the world title from the beginning. Rickards, 37, has been with the team for the last 13 years but firefighter Mark Millward, 50, has been there since the beginning. Rickards said this was a big season for Millward, who made some changes to his training regime and in addition to contributing to the team win, he also won the 50 and over category. He finished 10 seconds ahead of the next closest competitor, in spite of a torn bicep. He suffered the injury during the final race but still managed to win. Rickards said Millward then had to race home for emergency surgery to repair the tear. The team, which also includes Jamie McGarva, Reid Taylor and Rob Lemon, started training in
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Delta Team Westshore Terminals (from left) Ryan Rickards, Reid Taylor, Rob Lemon, Jamie McGarva and Mark Millward took their world championship trophy to the top of the Stratosphere Hotel in Las Vegas. February and amped things up this year, working out nine times a week to get ready for the competition. Many of the firefighters have families with young children and were in the gym at all hours to get their workouts in around their shifts and family obligations. McGarva, a world record holder, placed fourth in the
PARKING from page 1 somewhere a number of times, he’s not going to be issuing warnings. If someone thinks they can park somewhere and continue to get a free ride with warnings, that’s not the intent,” Davies said. Fines for parking beyond three hours will cost drivers $75, but would go down to $50 if paid within 14 days. If it’s unpaid over 28 days, the fine jumps to $100. Unlike the TV series
Parking Wars, Delta bylaw staff won’t be cruising around town putting wheel boots on vehicles with unpaid fines. Davies noted unpaid fines become a debt to the municipality that will go to a collection agency. He said unpaid parking fines for Delta homeowners wouldn’t be added to their annual property tax bill because those offences didn’t occur on their properties.
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individual open competition this year. Rickards said McGarva let up a bit in the individual competition to make sure the team was in contention for the overall title. “He’s our guy,” he said. “He’s our leader. He’s 10 seconds faster than the rest of us.” Rickards said there were some tense moments at the
end of the competition as the teams waited for the final results to be calculated. “It takes the race squad half an hour to do the math,” he said, adding team members tried to sequester themselves away from the crowd while waiting for the announcements. And when it came, “We couldn’t stop smiling,”
Rickards said. The team, which has been sponsored by Westshore Terminals since its inception, holds children’s events throughout the spring and summer in order to raise money to help offset travel costs. They set up at various community events and offer activities and information aimed at children.
Chronic offenders on file who aren’t paying their fines and still parking past their limits will simply be towed, Davies added. Delta hasn’t hired additional staff for parking enforcement, Davies noted, saying existing staff will be assigned to check downtown Ladner throughout the day with hand-held computerized devices comparing licence plates with parking spots. Earlier this year, Ladner Business Association president Jackey Zellweger
noted in a letter to council that members voted in favour of an enforced threehour limit throughout the downtown core. Zellweger told the Optimist local employees need to be aware they must park their vehicles elsewhere, including Memorial Park, which is only a short walk away. The parking debate has only intensified as the municipality looked for ways to revitalize the Ladner waterfront and downtown core, recently
approving guidelines to encourage redevelopment. According to a consultant, a clear parking strategy is needed for the area because current capacity needs to be balanced with additional pressures from redevelopment, particularly “destination” uses. Parking meters weren’t seriously considered as the municipality looked at how to deal with the issue. Delta may well be the only Lower Mainland jurisdiction without parking meters or pay parking lots.
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Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project Public Comments Invited November 8, 2013 - As part of the strengthened and modernized Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012) put in place to support the government's Responsible Resource Development Initiative, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency commenced a federal environmental assessment for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, located in British Columbia. The Agency invites the public to comment on which aspects of the environment may be affected by this project and what should be examined during the environmental assessment. The public can review and comment on the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Guidelines, a document that identifies the potential environmental effects to be taken into consideration and the information and analysis that needs to be included in the proponent’s EIS. Written comments must be submitted by December 8, 2013 to: Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 410-701 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC V7Y 1C6 Telephone: 604-666-2431 Fax: 604-666-6990 RobertsBank@ceaa-acee.gc.ca To view the draft EIS Guidelines or for more information, visit the Agency’s website at www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca (registry reference number 80054). All comments received will be considered public. Copies of the draft EIS Guidelines are also available for viewing at the following locations: Tsawwassen Library 1321A - 56th Street Delta, BC V4L 2A6 Telephone: 604-943-2271
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Another town hall meeting concerning the proposed coal export terminal at Fraser Surrey Docks will be held in South Delta on Monday. Organized by the citizens’ group Communities and Coal, the event at Tsawwassen United Church will feature several guest speakers, including a former coal port inspector. Located in Surrey near the North Delta border, Fraser Surrey Docks wants to develop part of its 63hectare site on the south side of the Fraser River to transfer thermal coal brought in by rail from Wyoming. That coal would be loaded directly onto barges and towed by tug to Texada Island, where it would be transferred into storage to wait for oceangoing freighters. Concern about coal dust has made the application hugely controversial in North Delta and the surrounding region, but residents in South Delta have also voiced opposition. Communities and Coal was started by two South Surrey moms, who have been working to spread the word and rally communities that would be affected. They held a meeting in Ladner this summer. The group has collected thousands of signatures
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Fraser Surrey Docks is seeking approval to handle thermal coal from the United States. on a petition opposing the proposal, prompting Surrey, New Westminster and White Rock councils to come out in opposition until full public hearings and an independent third-party health assessment are completed. Delta has conveyed concerns but hasn’t gone as far as opposing the project. Representatives from the group were also scheduled to make a presentation to Delta’s Environment Advisory Committee yesterday, outlining the need for a health assessment for the proposed coal facility. Port Metro Vancouver last month ordered Fraser Surrey Docks to do more environmental impact assessment work on the proposal. According to the port authority, for all projects
Consistent with the transparency and public engagement elements of CEAA 2012, this is the second opportunity for Canadians to comment on this project. Following this comment period, the Agency will finalize and issue the EIS Guidelines to the proponent. An application period for participant funding and a future public comment period related to the EIS will be announced at a later date.
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within its jurisdiction, Port Metro Vancouver applies its Air Action Program in which applicants are directed to identify strategies to “keep clean areas clean” and incorporate continuous improvement into their proposed projects. In an interview earlier this year, a port official told the Optimist the application does not need to go to senior government for approval because Port Metro Vancouver manages the land at the Fraser Surrey Docks through the Canada Marine Act, making it totally within the port’s land use control. The Monday, Nov. 18 meeting at Tsawwassen United (693-53rd St.) will start at 7 p.m. For more information, e-mail concern4allcitizens@gmail.com.
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Police alert public after counterfeit bills passed
Delta police this week issued alerts to both businesses and residents after seeing an increase in two areas — counterfeit money and car break-ins. Officers are appealing to the public to be wary when handling large denomination Canadian bills after a number of reports of fake $100 notes circulating in the community. Since Oct. 1, there have been three incidents where $100 Canadian counterfeit bills were passed at businesses in Tsawwassen and North Delta. “The quality of the counterfeit $100 bills is extremely poor and the hologram has been tampered with — no hologram face, the hologram strip has been glued on and the zeros in 100 don’t line up,” said department spokesperson A/Sgt. Sarah Swallow. The bills are similar to those that were being passed at Tsawwassen businesses earlier this year. “Typically, the suspect
to pass suspected will enter a store counterfeit money. and pay for a • Be courteous. small purchase of Remember that the a couple of dolperson in possession lars with a large of the bill could be denomination bill, an innocent victim saying that they who does not realize do not have any the note is suspichange or bank A/Sgt. Sarah cious. cards,” Swallow Swallow For more inforsaid. “Once the mation about counsuspect received terfeit Canadian currency the change from the business, they leave very quick- visit www.bankofcanada. ca/banknotes/counterfeitly before the clerk has had prevention. a chance to look at the bill Police have also recently and realize it is counterfeit.” The Bank of Canada says seen an increase in thefts merchants who suspect they from parked vehicles throughout Delta. have been offered a coun“In many of these cases, terfeit bill should assess the the vehicles were left situation to ensure they’re insecure and/or valuable not at risk and then do the personal belongings were following: left in the vehicles in plain • Politely refuse the note and explain that you suspect sight,” Swallow said. Delta police are remindit may be counterfeit. ing residents to never leave • Ask for another note valuables in a vehicle, even (and check it too). if they’re hidden from view. • Advise the person to “Even small change or check the note with local sunglasses can be enough police. of an incentive for thieves • Inform your local to break in,” Swallow said. police of a possible attempt
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The following are some of the calls of interest the Delta police responded to in the South Delta area between Wednesday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 9: Tsawwassen • Nov. 6, 1 a.m., 300block of 52A Street: Police called to a residence where the alarm of a truck was sounding. The owner of the vehicle indicated he could not shut the alarm off. Police turned the alarm off on behalf of the owner. • Nov. 6, 8:25 a.m., 800block of Glenwood Drive:
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cle when the complainant yelled she had not called for his service. The complainant was able to provide police with the name of the company emblazoned on the side of the truck. Police attended and indicated they will contact the company and speak with the owner. In the meantime, it was suggested the access code to the garage be changed. Ladner • Nov. 4, 2:26 p.m., 4800-block of Elliott Street: Complainant provided the police with the licence plate number of a vehicle where the driver had struck her car with a jug of milk while she was driving in the grocery store parking lot. Police spoke with the driver who indicated the complainant had almost hit his car and he had reacted by smacking her car with the jug of milk. Police warned the suspect about possible consequences of his actions and the complainant was advised to drive much slower through the parking lot. Both parties satisfied with police intervention. • Nov. 6, 1:30 p.m., 4900-block of Delta Street: Vehicle was parked in front of a vehicle service centre with the engine running while the battery was being charged. When the technician returned he found the ignition key and key fob were missing. Nothing else in the vehicle appeared to be touched or taken. Inquiries in the area proved negative. • Nov. 6, 4:54 p.m., 4600-block of Evergreen Lane: Complainant reported to police that she had lost her bright green folding wallet. The wallet contained cash, ID and banking cards. Information added to police information computer system.
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MURPHY’S LAW It’s funny how things have a way of working out sometimes. It was less than three years ago that a disappointed Century Group president Sean Hodgins threw his hands in the air and declared he wouldn’t be coming back with another proposal for his Southlands property. In an interview with reporter Sandor Gyarmati, following a year in which his development vision had been lambasted (by some residents) and ignored (by civic politicians), Hodgins sounded like he was ready to give up. He had spent a lot of time and money engaging the community on the future of the site, going as far as bringing in an internationally recognized urban planner, but his efforts had been in vain. In the story than ran on Dec. 29, 2010, Hodgins basically said he was done and it would be up to either Delta council or the community to initiate any further discussions about the land. At the time, it looked like the final nail had been put in the coffin of yet another ill-fated effort to develop the always-contentious Southlands. That’s why it’s hard to believe less than three years later Hodgins has municipal approval for an amended development proposal tucked away in his back pocket and is anxiously waiting for Metro Vancouver to also sign off on the plan. We got to this point, ironically enough, because of an effort to put Tsawwassen’s most famous piece of real estate back in the Agricultural Land Reserve. In early 2011, Delta held a public hearing to discuss that possibility, but after a backlash to the idea, Mayor Lois Jackson decided to convene a summit to see if some sort of compromise could be worked out. Out of that summit came a revised Century proposal that cut the housing footprint in half and almost doubled the amount of land to be handed over to the municipality. A couple years’ worth of consultation and fine-tuning brought us to last month’s public hearing and, ultimately, to last Friday’s council decision. It’s hard to reconcile how a group that was ready to put it all back in the ALR ends up approving almost 1,000 housing units, although in fairness the proposal that eventually got the go-ahead does preserve, as well as improve the soil quality, of a significant chunk of the site. Still, it’s difficult to get past the notion that it took a serendipitous turn of events to get us to where we find ourselves today. Who would have thought the move to put the Southlands back in the ALR would turn out to be the best thing to happen to Hodgins?
Style of governance changing — and it’s not for the better IAN ROBERTSON
COMMUNITY COMMENT Chaos, lack of disclosure and disruption are the new norms of politics. Let me expand. The U.S. was brought to a near standstill by a small group of legislators (called the Tea Party) who wanted to tag on an unrelated piece of legislation that would reverse the previous U.S. election’s successful platform. It would have reversed the introduction of Obamacare. After two weeks they blinked, but not before reducing the U.S. national productivity by a billion dollars. The Canadian federal government is spending billions of dollars to house more prisoners despite the reality that crime has decreased significantly over the past two decades. Restorative programs for prisoners continue to be underfunded and treatment of prisoners with
mental health issues is at a Third World level. The new federal budget will dramatically restrict the labour rights of many federal servants. When the minster was asked about who would be impacted, he refused to explain — until the legislation is law. So there will be no debate on its merits and implications until the law imposing it is in place. The enabling legislation is buried within hundreds of pages of a budget bill. Export of tar sands (oil sands) dil-bit through B.C., formerly a no go, now has its recovery from spills on land and at sea being described as “world class.” Folks, that means nothing when measured against the Exxon or BP disasters. We do not have the knowledge, let alone the resources, to recover a spill at sea. The entire provincial take/revenue from this will not be enough to pay for one clean-up, assuming it could be done, and it cannot be done with any known technology. So what does “world class technology” mean? After the spring B.C. election, the legislature met for a few days to pass the break-even budget, but
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there’s been nothing since. Instead we get cabinet decisions and press releases but no debate. For example, what are the changes coming for the Agricultural Land Reserve? The pressure to gobble up land in the north for oil and gas and for the port in South Delta is immense. Locally, we have magically progressed from looking at five options for the tunnel to the premier’s decision to build a bridge — but no rationale, no details and no costing is available. If you want to speak about a nearby two-lot subdivision at a Delta public hearing, you have the right to do so for five minutes. If you wanted to speak at the recent Southlands public hearing — 950 housing units on 110 acres — you also had the right to five minutes, no more. All of this suggests that our method of governing is changing. It seems it’s too hard to use the old “debate, amend and vote” process. Instead we delegate vague directives to unelected bureaucrats in the back room and sit back hoping something good will happen. If not, we are told: “It’s too late to change.”
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November 15, 2013 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor
Decision’s been made so let council finish the job
Editor: Enough is enough! The debate is over. Delta listened, considered and decided the Southlands proposal offers a net benefit for Delta. I was unconvinced. Didn’t know what Delta would really do with the 80 per cent — but they commit not only to improved farm productivity, but also to put it back in the ALR. Didn’t know if benefits to Delta would outweigh Tsawwassen’s short-term truck traffic frustrations — but they say trucks could
avoid rush hours. Didn’t know if Delta would honour its commitment to help house a growing regional population — they will, but not in high-rise towers in South Delta. The Southlands’ future could now yield much needed certainty. It has troubled us for too many decades. I welcome a decision ... but it’s not over yet. We expect Delta’s councillors to make informed decisions about what’s best for Delta, including growth commitments made to
Heritage preservation effort morphs into ‘party barn’ Editor: Re: Barn not a good neighbour, Nov. 6 As someone who attended the grand opening of the Harris Barn on Arthur Drive, I was mystified to see why and how the original budget of taxpayer dollars for this project had ballooned into millions and that the project was fasttracked at dizzying speed. Now with recent revelations that Harris Barn neighbours are being forced into a lawsuit against the Corporation of Delta, the mystery is being clarified. It appears the original premise of a passive heritage barn museum and park
has morphed into a loud and annoying party barn — on agricultural land no less! I don’t recall being asked to participate in a community consultation process when all this fast tracking was taking place. Do our senior Delta officials with mayor and council believe they can operate with a separate set of bylaws and rules by allowing such things as asphalt parking lots on agricultural land near an environmental sensitive waterway? How many laws and procedures were broken to “appear” to save heritage? D. Reynolds
Metro Vancouver. Proposed housing locations outside of Metro’s “urban containment boundary” require Metro approval. Delta must now seek that approval ... and they don’t need a chorus reiterating arguments that Delta has already decided. Let’s let our Delta staff and councillors do their jobs. Ed Ries
Vicki Huntington Delta South MLA environmental impacts. Copies are available at the Tsawwassen and George Mackie libraries, online at bit.ly/182GnwD or email RobertsBank@ceaa-acee. gc.ca. Please comment soon. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 8. Vicki Huntington MLA, Delta South
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Editor: The provincial Ministry of Transportation has just erected a sign on Highway 99 announcing a $2 million project to upgrade the Steveston Highway offramp. The ministry plans to create two lanes to exit Highway 99 northbound at the north end of the George Massey Tunnel so vehicles can then merge back into one lane again at Steveston Highway. This plan only moves traffic congestion from one point to another. If the ministry would just consult with the City of Richmond it could have
spent that $2 million actually achieving something, instead of wasting more taxpayer money. Back in the 1950s when the tunnel was planned, they talked about an off-ramp that would loop back to Steveston Highway, which would eliminate the light and allow for much better traffic flow. This plan is a far better use of the $2 million. Another option is allowing for use of the redundant Rice Mill Road highway overpass by connecting Rice Mill Road to Steveston Highway and allowing traffic to avoid the No. 5 Road
and Steveston Highway intersection altogether. Alternatively, one of the new double exit lanes could loop back to Rice Mill Road and again reduce pressure on Steveston Highway and No. 5 Road. This would also be a better use of the $2 million. We need smart people making smart decisions based on consultation. Taxpayer dollars are at stake and government needs to know we are fed up with poor decisions. We need to make the province listen and learn. Carol Day
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Editor: I attended the Remembrance Day ceremony at Ladner’s Memorial Park on Monday. The positive this year was the weather and the fact the garbage truck did not appear at Delta Secondary! The negative was the continued difficulty to hear the proceedings, caused by either the poor placement of
speakers or there being too few of them. I first stood just north of Delta Secondary near the playground, which made it noisy, so I moved out to the baseball field near the fence closest to the cenotaph. Still the speakers were not enough or in the right direction. I asked half a dozen people around me if and
when the two minutes of silence took place. Several did not hear it and one guy said it took place around 10:50 a.m., but I was on the wrong side and couldn’t hear. If the municipality could help with more or better located speakers it would make more attendees hear and take part. A. Orum
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November 15, 2013 The Delta Optimist A11 Letters to the Editor
Heartbreaking play shows how not to behave
Editor: I would like to thank the community for supporting our recent play, The Laramie Project. We had record attendance and standing ovations for this production. This story is about a young man who was brutally beaten and left to die, tied to a fence in a rural area of Laramie, Wyoming. It was the beginning of hate crime legislation in the U.S. I often thought, as I researched this play and this town and its people, that I’m glad I don’t live there. There is a line in the play, “Wyoming, like no place on earth, when it should be, Wyoming, like no place ELSE on earth.” It always got a laugh from the audience and I often wondered why. Maybe because we are fortunate to
live in a safe little town in B.C. and not this Midwest, redneck community in the U.S.? Recently I had a discussion with a woman who lives in Delta and has children that attend our schools. They are in elementary and secondary schools and they all suffer some form of bullying. Because a couple of the kids are dyslexic they are the butt of jokes. Students in higher grades bully another. This child is not gay and wonders why anyone would refer to him/her as the commonly disgusting slur for a gay person. And it is commonly spoken right here in beautiful little Tsawwassen. So how do we stop this behaviour? Well, wearing a pink T-shirt once a year just doesn’t cut it, folks. This is a major
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happen every single day in one of our schools and in the playgrounds and on the streets should be tolerated by anyone, regardless of whether you are directly involved or not. This starts in the home. Don’t sit there and shake your head because it’s the truth. Not one single human being is born to hate, to be a racist, to be a bully. It’s all learned behaviour. If they are learning it at school, why are we, as
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Blanket drive to keep the homeless warm Realtors once again collecting clothing, blankets, sleeping bags and more to supply social services agencies
Chances are high that many of the homeless people in the region have received a blanket, coat or multiple changes of clothing supplied through the Realtors Care Blanket Drive. Although the annual blanket drive is now so successful it assists thousands of underprivileged in the region by equipping dozens of charities and community service organizations, the original goal of direct distribution to those most in need remains at the heart. “What our blanket drive does is provide the first line of defence for our most vulnerable citizens living outside,” says realtor Louise Boutin. “Many of our recipient charities distribute what we collect right on the streets and regularly see repeat clients coming back for a change of clothes or a sleeping bag to protect them from the rain, cold and concrete.” Donna Crocker, a volunteer veteran of the blanket drive in North Delta and co-ordinator of Friendship Providers in Action, adds, “I wish that the thousands of individuals, businesses, corporations and realtors who donate every year could see the gratitude that
we see. “Smiles, hugs, high-fives and sometimes tears of relief because that clean pair of jeans or even a simple pair of gloves can make the difference between sleeping safely and comfortably or being cold and at risk. Most of all, they feel loved and appreciated.” The blanket drive — the largest and longest-running in B.C. — is now scheduled one week earlier in the year to help as many people as possible in advance of the holidays. The dates this year are from Nov. 18 to 25 when realtors will collect and deliver enough blankets and warm clothing to 39 charities between Whistler and Hope to help 20,000 people this year. “What we’re looking for most is gently-used blankets, coats, gloves, hats, jeans, hoodies and new underwear and socks for both men and women,”
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Public Hearing - November 26, 2013 The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed project and related application: Date: Time: Place:
Tuesday, November 26, 2013 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2
A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to any project at that time. Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed project shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaw and/or proposed by the application. Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to:
explains volunteer Kellee Romaine. Special blanket drive donation bags are available at any of the 100-plus participating real estate offices acting as drop-off locations. Drop-off locations in South Delta include: • RE/MAX Progroup Realty (100-5000 Bridge St. and 1559-56th St.) • Royal LePage Regency Realty (1333-56th St.) • Sutton Group-Seafair Realty (1625-56th St.) Donations stay within the communities in which
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Mayor and Council The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Ofice of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:30 p.m. on November 26, 2013. ! Project No. 1
Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU006965)
Location: 4925 Westminster Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Applicant: Andres Homes Telephone: 604-946-8876 Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of three single family residential lots. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7268 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS2 Single Family (0.40 ha) Residential to RS8 Single Family (390 m2) Residential. Development Variance Permit LU006965
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Tour de Delta is a stage race featuring three cycling races open to Pro/Am male and female cyclists. The Tour de Delta Board is seeking a Community Events Director. This position will provide leadership in the coordination of Kids Criterium Races and community events to support the cycling races. The Tour de Delta Board meets on the first Wednesday of the month. If you are interested in being appointed to this position, please submit a brief résumé and covering letter indicating your interest, why you would like to serve on the Board, and any relevant knowledge and experience you may have. Appointment is for a one year term. Submissions received will be used only for the purpose of selecting this position, and are protected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
1. Section 636E by varying the minimum average lot depth from 30 m to 21.3 m for Lot 1 and 22.6 m for Lot 2;
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2. Section 632E by varying the minimum front setback from 5 m for a principal structure and 6 m for a front entry attached garage to 3.5 m for both the proposed principal structure and attached garage on Lot 1; 3. Section 305 by varying the front setback averaging requirement from 4.8 m to 3.5 m for the principal structure on Lot 1; 4. Section 632E by varying the minimum rear setback from 9 m to 6.9 m for the existing house on Lot 3; and 5. Section 632E by varying the minimum rear setback from 9 m to 1.5 m for the principal structure on Lot 1. To vary Section 5.2(a) of “Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 5100, 1994” by reducing the local road standard’s minimum pavement width of 4.5 m from the centerline to 4.2 m that exists along the Westminster Avenue frontage of the subject property. Staff Contact: Nancy McLean – 604-952-3814
For additional information, please contact Laurie Collicutt, Superintendent of Sport Development and Community Events, at (604) 946-3304.
Web Location: November 4, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03
Please forward your submission by November 29, 2013 to: Delta Municipal Hall Parks, Recreation & Culture Department Attn: Laurie Collicutt 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: (604) 946-4693 E-mail: lcollicutt@delta.ca
Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaw, supporting staff report, and any relevant documentation may be inspected until November 26, 2013. Municipal Hall: Community Planning and Development Department Hours: 8:30 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (except statutory holidays) 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday Website: www.delta.ca Email: com-pln-dev@delta.ca Phone: 604-946-3380 Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded.
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A14 The Delta Optimist November 15, 2013 In the Community
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Ladner family’s walkathon sets 2013 goal at $90,000
A local family is aiming to double its efforts with its second annual walkathon for Royal Columbian Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit this weekend. Ron and Stephanie VanMarrewyk of Ladner organized their first Christmas 5km Walkathon last year and raised $45,000
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to benefit the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This year, the couple has set its sites on raising $90,000 to purchase three closed isolette incubators for the NICU. Stephanie VanMarrewyk said the hospital desperately needs the new incubators, as six of the ones currently in use are more than 30 years old. The couple was inspired to organize the fundraiser after their triplet daughters, now three, were born 11 weeks early and received care at the hospital’s NICU. This year’s event is set for tomorrow. The walk starts at Neilson Grove Elementary at 11 a.m.
There will be a pancake breakfast, hosted by the Delta Fire Department, starting at 9 a.m., and there will be crafts, face painting and other refreshments both before and after the walk. This year the family has rented the gym at the school for the event, in case of inclement weather. For more information, or to download a pledge form, visit www.faceboook.com/ vanmarrewykchristmasfundraiser or www.rchcares. com.
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David and Leona Stock flew in from Alberta last week to take part in a special Remembrance Day ceremony at South Delta Secondary. The Stocks were at the Tsawwassen high school for the unveiling of a plaque to honour their son, Stephan, a 2001 graduate of SDSS who was killed in Afghanistan in 2008 at the age of 25.
November 15, 2013 The Delta Optimist A15
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CHURCH DIRECTORY
inister’s inute
St. David’s Anglican Church
1115 - 51A Street, Tsa • 604-943-4737
Paul Woehrle
Sunday Services
St. David’s Anglican Church
8 am Holy Communion (BCP) 10 am Holy Communion (BAS) with youth & children’s programs
Surrounded by song I can carry a tune but I cannot read music. So what am I doing in the St. David’s Community Choir practicing Vivaldi’s Gloria for a Dec. 20 concert date? Let me explain. First and foremost, I am not alone. In order to carry the appropriate tune, I need to be carried by the basses, by the leadership of our director Sandra Dawn Nash, and by our accompanist, Angela Larsen. I say, surround myself with musically gifted people, with a bass singing directly in my ear, and I have a chance to contribute to something beautiful and share it with our community. That is the thing I love about choir: we are in this thing together. It is a corporate expression of beauty. And my part is to work hard in preparation, and then blend with
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the voices around me. Gloria, in excelsis Deo! This sounds a lot like the church! I heard a definition of glory that has resonated with me. God’s glory is manifest where human need meets God’s love. And there is a weight to that glory, such a weight that it cannot be borne by an individual, it must be borne by the community. Whether reaching out to meet the aching need in the Philippines, or visiting a lonely family member or neighbour, God’s glory is manifest. If you don’t know all of the notes of faith, but have a willing heart to draw near to God and “sing your part,” join a local faith community. There will be someone there to offer direction, accompaniment, and to draw near and sing in your ear.
11 am Holy Communion (BCP), followed by lunch
Thursdays
3-5 pm Youth drop-in
www.stdavidsdelta.com
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A Warm and Joyful welcome to...
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner 604-946-4522 Daily Mass in Chapel
Monday - Saturday at 9am
Weekend Masses
Saturday at 5pm Sunday at 9am, 11am & 5pm
Filipino Mass (Tagalog) Confessions
Saturday at 10am in the Chapel available every Sunday
For other Sacrements please call the parish office for an appointment with the Pastor.
Moved
Benediction Lutheran Church 5575 6th Avenue (56th St. at 6th Ave.) Tel: 604-943-3432
SUNDAYS, 10 AM Worship & Christian Education
Dr. Kevin Harris is pleased to announce that our location has now opened
Service of Holy Communion 9:00 am Sunday
Women’s Bible Study 1710 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC (South Delta Artists’ Guild Arts Gallery) (next to SD Rec Centre)
“All are warmly welcomed to worship with us as we Celebrate God’s Grace.”
4979-44A Avenue, Ladner 604-946-9179 • 604-946-4224
“A place where love and friendship matters”
We Welcome You to Join Us!
St.Stephen's United Church 9696 LadnerTrunk Rd.(at Hwy 99)
10 am Sunday Services
SUNDAY - 10AM
LADNER
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
Children/Youth/Adult Classes 11:00 am Coffee & Refreshments
Welcomes You
THURSDAY 6:45PM AWANA Children’s Club
Come worship with us Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013 at 10:30 am
11:15 AM WORSHIP SERVICE
FRIDAY - 7PM Youth Night
Tsawwassen United Church • Rev. Dan Kirkegaard • 693 53rd St., Delta, BC 604-943-2911 www.tsawwassenunited.org
WORSHIP & CHILDREN’S CHURCH SUNDAY’S at 10:00 am
Message by:
Pastor Mike Koot
“Prayer: What Good Is It?”
Revelation 5:6-10; 8:1-5 4594 – 54A Street, Ladner, B.C. 604-946-7033 email: ladnercrc@telus.net Visit our website: www.ladnercrc.com
“Living the cycle of Blessings”
COMMUNITY WORSHIP
2nd Sunday 9:30am Kin Village 3rd Sunday 2:00pm The Waterford
Ladner Christian Fellowship
We look forward to welcoming you and your furry family members at our new location.
Home of the South Delta Food Bank & Creation Station Daycare Sunday Service at 10:00 am + Nursery & Children Services
604.940.0899
9 am Worship Service and Sunday school 11 am Worship Service
LADNER GOSPEL ASSEMBLY
5080 Linden Drive (site of the former Ladner Animal Hospital)
Phone 604-946-6254 www.ladnerunited.org The Rev. Jim Short
www.standrewsdeltabc.org
www.ladnergospelassembly.com
Baptisms
has now
St. Andrew's Church
9:00am Thursday
Last Sunday of every month at 7pm (except July & August)
Trenant Park Pet Clinic
(Corner 47A Ave & Delta St)
Sr. Pastor: Danny Stebeck Youth Pastor: Dustin Huguet
5545 Ladner Trunk Rd., Delta, B.C., V4K 1X1 604.946.4430 • www.ladnerlife.com
To advertise here call Ruth at 604-946-4451
cedar park church
Sunday Worship 10:30am
Peace with Others: Gender 5300 - 44th Ave., Ladner 604-946-7410 (Corner of 44th Ave and Arthur Dr.)
www.cedarparkchurch.org
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Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
One iPad mini to be given away at this location in November, 75 more nationwide
4892 Elliott Street, Ladner
604-946-6626 Courtesy cars available
Share Your Love For Business With Our Kids! Junior Achievement of British Columbia is looking for volunteers in the business community to help deliver JA’s free business education programs to BC youth. Orientation and materials are provided.
For More Information: www.jabc.org Email: info@jabc.org Tel: 604-688-3887
A16 The Delta Optimist November 15, 2013 In the Community
Word Challenge CLUES ACROSS 1. Bawled out 10. Former "Today" host 12. Shape anew 13. Skulls 15. Renting dwellers 16. Choose to refrain 18. Anno Domini 19. Old French small coin 20. Carry out 21. Dashes 24. Expresses suspicion 27. Followed the trail of 30. The highest point of something 31. Geological times 33. Cartilaginous structure 34. Hill (Celtic) 35. Bura 37. Center of a wheel 39. __ de plume 41. String, lima or green 42. Greek goddess of discord 44. Move back and forth 47. Britain's Sandhurst (abbr.) 48. Comedian Carvey 49. Public promotion 50. Federal residential mortgage insurer 52. Location of White House 53. Gives an answer 56. Populates 61. Fires a weapon 62. More tense 63. An outstanding achievement 65. Annotations CLUES DOWN 1. Buddhist monk of Tibet
LAST WEEK’S ANSWER 2. Egyptian sun god 3. Soft roe 4. Garden planting areas 5. Atomic #89 6. Soul and calypso songs 7. Large European flatfish 8. Expunction 9. Impression in a surface 10. PBS filmmaker Burns 11. Former OSS 12. Draft an edict 14. Assistant 15. Proclamation upon finishing 17. Slight head bend 22. Asian ethnic hill people 23. SE Asian goat antelope 24. Aware of the latest trends 25. Person of Arabia 26. Industrial process to produce ammonia
28. Expressed pleasure 29. The plural of crus 32. Old Thailand 36. Riboneucleic acid 38. One who assembles books 40. Cosa Nostra member 43. Pouchlike structures 44. Violent action 45. ___ of March 46. Slum area of a city 51. Valuable, useful possession 54. Philemon (Biblical abbr.) 55. Shaped bread 56. Fruits of the gourd family 57. Copyread 58. Double curve 59. Photographs (slang) 60. Side sheltered from the wind 64. Atomic #86
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TOOBs president Greg Watts is shown with Reach executive director Renie D’Aquila and students from the society’s preschool. Watts dropped off a $5,000 cheque for the building campaign.
TOOBs continue to support Reach’s building project
The TOOBs paid a visit to Reach Child and Youth Development Society’s preschool last month with a cheque for $5,000 towards Reach’s campaign to build a centre in Ladner for children with special needs. It was the third donation from the Tsawwassen service club to Reach’s building project this year, and one of many made over the years totaling over $15,000. “We are very grateful to the TOOBs and its membership for embracing the importance of this building campaign and for the myriad of support that is helping vulnerable children to grow and develop into contributing community members,” said Reach executive director Renie D’Aquila.
The TOOBs (Tsawwassen Order of Old Bastards) is a nonprofit, charitable society that was founded in 1984 by a group of men who thought they could ease the burdens faced by those less fortunate. Their 85 members provide food services at community events, raising funds that are then donated to many healthrelated community services in Tsawwassen and Ladner. In addition to donations, the TOOBs have provided prizes and volunteers to Reach fundraising events. “Members of the TOOBs have the benefit of age to have learned that there are struggles in the routine of life,” said president Greg Watts. “Many of our members know firsthand that
when extraordinary support is needed to calm the waters, it can be difficult to find that safe harbour. “Reach offers caring support for families and children to learn and develop at the Reach helm with their team of professionals. And with a course set for midtown Ladner, the TOOBs are more than pleased to help trim the sails.” Reach is raising $4 million to build a child development centre in the heart of Ladner that will be more accessible and serve more children and youth with special needs. For more information about the building project and ways you can help, visit www.reachdevelopment.org/campaign or call 604-946-6622 ext. 0.
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1222 - 56th St., Tsawwassen
November 15, 2013 The Delta Optimist A17 In the Community
Helping women in need
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Locals have a chance to help out women going through a tough time this holiday season. Women Helping Women, a South Delta group, will be collecting donations of beauty, comfort and basic care products at an event next month at Fisherman’s Hall in Ladner. The group is putting together gift bags it will distribute to women at residential recovery homes, transition houses, second stage housing and shelters. “The premise is, as moms we always put ourselves on the backburner. You’re always running after kids or just constantly running and you don’t have time to take care of yourself,” says Women Helping Women’s Pindi Mann. “You can brush your teeth and wash your hair, but do you have time to do the pretty stuff?” Over and above finding the time there are moms and women out there who
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GORD GOBLE
Pindi Mann, Jennifer Griffiths, Amy Lambert, Tanya Gaytmenn and Kathy Vance fill gift bags are struggling, she says. “The idea is to give them the basic care stuff but to give them a sense of pampering over the holidays. The holidays can be so lonely, especially if you’re in a shelter with your children.” This will be the fourth year the group has put together the gift bags, starting with 52 the first time. “It’s just grown. We were at 400, I would say, last year.” This time around the group is aiming to reach 500. “We’ve received tons of
feedback from the facilities that receive them and they’ve been so grateful,” she says. The donation drop off event takes place Sunday, Dec. 8 at Fisherman’s Hall (which donates the space), 4481 Savoy St., Ladner. It goes from 8 a.m. onwards. Donations of beauty, comfort and basic needs products must be new and unused. The group also has a drop-off bin at Changes Hair Studio in Ladner. To get in touch with the group visit its Women Helping Women South Delta Facebook page.
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A18 The Delta Optimist November 15, 2013
leisure&lifestyles
features co-ordinator: Dave Willis
604-946-4451
email: dwillis@delta-optimist.com
....in South Delta
Taking on a new Pursuit Tsawwassen author makes first foray into the world of fiction BY
DAVE WILLIS
dwillis@delta-optimist.com
Tsawwassen author Anthony Dalton has tackled fiction for the first time with his latest release. The new novel, titled Relentless Pursuit, is an ecological thriller set mostly in a Bangladesh jungle that follows zoologist Gray Pendennis’ efforts to save a Royal Bengal tiger from hunters. Dalton, who has written over a dozen non-fiction books ranging from subject matter like shipwrecks to arctic adventure to explorers, says there’s a great deal of freedom involved in fiction. “Instead of sticking to the facts, I can make up the facts. That’s quite exciting,” he says. His background in nonfiction was helpful in that it assisted him in knowing what was important to include in the book, he notes. Dalton, working as a photojournalist, actually
spent time, along with a Bangladeshi naturalist who was also a wildlife photographer, tracking tigers in the wild in Bangladesh in the 1990s. “Many of the stories actually ended up in this book,” he says. The articles he wrote about Royal Bengal tigers ended up in magazines in India, Bangladesh, the U.S., Europe and the Middle East, he says. Trying fiction was something he wanted to do for a long time, Dalton notes, adding he originally wrote the first draft of this book in the mid-1990s but put it aside due to other commitments. Dalton will be signing copies of Relentless Pursuit, and his other books, at Black Bond Books in Ladner from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Relentless Pursuit is available in local bookstores and online. For more on Dalton and his other books visit www. anthonydalton.net.
PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE
Tsawwassen author Anthony Dalton will be at Black Bond Books in Ladner this weekend to sign copies of his new novel, Relentless Pursuit.
PRE-CHRISTMAS CLINIC CLASS! Saturday, November 23 - 9:30-10:45am
Do you want to the learn the technique but aren’t interested in a weekly group session? In 75 minutes, you’ll learn the anatomy of the Urban Poles, the benefits of adding poles to your walk, learn the proper technique and participate in a short walk. Only $30 but space is limited!
Doctors Tom & Susan Coutts
are pleased to welcome
Dr. Spencer Smid D.C.
to Tsawwassen Chiropractic
Need new Christmas gift-giving ideas? Share your joy of walking by purchasing a set of Urban Poles for a friend or family member. Or, purchase a gift certificate for upcoming 2014 walking sessions, one-on-one poling walking lessons or personal training. Give the gift of health and fitness! Loaner poles at no charge or bring your own. Also, poles available for purchase. Why attend? If you don’t know the technique, you won’t get the benefits!
For more information, contact your South Delta instructor, Carol Benson-Hitch at CFS-Carol’s Fitness Solutions. Carol is a certified Urban Poling Instructor and Personal Trainer.
604.339.5985
www.urbanpoling.com
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Visit us at our new location #116-1077 56 St. Tsawwassen 604.943.8388
November 15, 2013 The Delta Optimist A19
leisure&lifestyles travel
Skiing east to White Mountains Hitting the slopes, and finding some charm, in New Hampshire BY
JAMIE ROSS
Optimist contributor
“Let’s ski the Whites,” my friend says every year when a family March break trip is being discussed. After finally agreeing to his suggestion, I was forced to admit I didn’t even know where “The Whites” were. I assumed they were big and white and in B.C. In retrospect, I’m not surprised by my friend’s choice. He still likes to call things “groovy,” talks about shredding corn dogs (groomed runs) and loves those circa ‘70s Juicy Fruit commercials, so his desire to ski in a funky, frozen-intime New Hampshire valley is easily explained. It took me a little longer to convince, given the fact there is plenty of good, extreme skiing in the west. What I would find, however, was that a New England winter holiday offered much more than simply the skiing. History lingers in the Whites, in the century-old inns and B&Bs, homey taverns and gentle, familyfriendly hills, where you are
not afraid to let your kids ski off on their own. The place is so retro you half expect to see skiers with wooden skis, lace-up boots and bamboo poles swoosh by. Seldom are there any line-ups, especially since our school break differs from the local holidays, and you can ski a different mountain every day of your week-long stay, all within a short drive of each other. Attitash Mountain: Attitash and Bear offer up 120 hectares with 73 trails that wind through Bear’s woods. There are lots of choices for a day on slopes, and if the kids tire, they can tackle the Nor’Easter Mountain Coaster, a wilderness roller coaster that plummets through the trees. Aprés-Ski: The Red Parka Steakhouse and Pub is legendary for its prime rib dinners and a popular venue for live music on weekends. Photos on the wall portray the skiing history of the area dating back to the 1920s, and don’t miss out on the quaint pub tucked at the back of the establishment, with licence
SCAN WITH TO REVEAL PHOTOS
PHOTO BY JAMIE ROSS
Spectacular panoramas atop Wildcat Mountain.
plates from around North America tacked on its walls. Bretton Woods: New Hampshire’s biggest ski area, featuring wellgroomed snow, a variety of glades and dramatic views of the highest peak on the Eastern Seaboard, Mount Washington. It’s a gentle hill more geared to families. Aprés-Ski: Head to the spectacular Mount Washington Resort, one of only four remaining Grand Hotels, a sprawling estate
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built in 1902. Show up at 10 a.m. under the grandfather clock in the lobby for a great free tour or wander on your own through ballrooms, restaurants, cafés and bars. Wildcat: You’ll find yourself distracted on your first few runs on Wildcat. It is the Northeast’s highest peak at 1,916 metres, with spectacular panoramas of Mount Washington. In fact, Ski magazine rates Wildcat tops for scenery in North
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America, and with no condos, its wild all around. Aprés-Ski: Enjoy a dinner at the 1785 Inn, the oldest building in the Mt. Washington Valley. The kids loved the banana flambé, prepared with great zeal right at the table. Cranmore Mountain: New England’s most historic and family-friendly ski area features 1,200 feet of vertical, five terrain parks and alternative attractions like a mountain coaster,
an adventure park with a zipline course, a giant swing and a 10-lane tube park. Aprés-Ski: The Margarita Grill offers sustainable Southwesterninspired cuisine and the best margaritas anywhere. It has been awarded the New Hampshire Farm to Restaurant Connection certification for its commitment to buying from local growers and producers, one of four restaurants statewide to achieve such status. They may not have the powdery appeal of the West, but the Whites offer great groomed runs and grand glades. The proximity of ski areas allows visitors to sample multiple resorts on a single vacation, and visitors here can stay in historic hotels or country inns and experience the region’s Norman Rockwell culture up close. It is a postcard perfect kind of place. Travel Writers’ Tales is an independent travel article syndicate that offers professionally written travel articles to newspaper editors and publishers. www. travelwriterstales.com.
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A20 The Delta Optimist November 15, 2013
leisure&lifestyles health&fitness
Three things fit people do not do p.j. wren
Well on Your Way There are lessons to be learned from our fit brothers and sisters. Habits that are consistent, across the board, with healthy people and these routines and tendencies can be just the examples that the less “naturally inclined to be fit” can learn from. Fit people do not cruise parking lots You will never find a fit person driving around the parking lot at the grocery store trying to find a spot closer to the front door. Actually, I could go even a step further and say most fit people wouldn’t even be in a car to begin with. They’d be walking, bag in hand to the store, smile on their
face. Why? Because they love to move their body. They truly aren’t thinking about Health Canada’s recommendations that we should be getting 2.5 hours of activity a week. They aren’t thinking about all the awesome health benefits their walks will provide them (like preventing chronic diseases, prolonging their independence, decreasing their stress and improving their quality of life). They are, quite simply, enjoying the act of walking. What I think, however, is even more important to note: Fit people do not count their walks as exercise. A walk is simply a mode of transportation for them, or a chance to get some fresh air, or an opportunity to walk the dog. Their “exercise” will take place later when they fit in their actual workout.
Fit people do not use food as a reward system People who are fit enjoy eating clean, but they aren’t martyrs either. They, too, can enjoy pizza and chocolate cake, but what they won’t do is reward their “good behaviour” through the week with a binge night at the buffet table or pub on the weekend. There is no self-talk, no negative connotation with food. Food, to fit people, is there to fuel their body — and good, wholesome food does just that. That is the “reward” unto itself. Fit people do not have excuses Give a fit person a busy week and he, or she, will still find the time to 1) prep their meals; 2) eat their breakfast every morning; 3) get their workouts in; and 4) get enough sleep. There will be no excuses or whining about why they
can’t and why they aren’t. This is not because they are super human. It is simply because these habits are ingrained into their routines. If you want to create new healthy habit, experts recommend you start with one and grow from there. On average, it takes 66 days to cement a new habit into our grey matter, and it’s these habits that we now know are the true bits and pieces behind losing weight and getting fit. It’s not about will power or self-control. It’s making these new activities become second nature to us, so that when life does throw us a curve ball, like packed schedules, it doesn’t phase us. Our workout is just as much a part of our life as turning out the lights. It’s learned and now instinctive. PJ Wren is a local trainer and the fitness half of the www.gofitgals.com team.
Pebble Hill Traditional School presents
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Friday, Nov. 22, 2013 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Toss the Mitten ❄ Snowball Toss Face Painting ❄ Pond Hockey Raffle Baskets ❄ Balloon Art Cake Walk ❄ Ice Fishing Winter Wonderland Stroll Frosty the Snowman Ring Toss Santa ‘s Workshop Prize Pull
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November 15, 2013 The Delta Optimist A21
leisure&lifestyles
Bodybuilder takes home trophies BY
JESSICA KERR
jkerr@delta-optimist.com
Two years ago, Ladner’s Shelagh Bannerman walked into local personal trainer Cara Thien’s studio looking to make a change. Little did she know just how far she would come. This summer, Bannerman, 47, brought home two first place trophies from the International Natural Bodybuilding Federation Canada competition in Vancouver. She placed first in the masters division and first in the open middleweight category. When she arrived at Thien’s Tsawwassen studio in the fall of 2011, Bannerman was out of shape. While she played soccer a couple of times a week, and had been an active child and teen, she admits she had some couchpotato tendencies. “I just thought to myself, you know, it’s time to get off the couch,” she says.
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Ladner’s Shelagh Bannerman is a trophy-winning bodybuilder.
Bannerman says she didn’t go in with the goal of entering a body building competition, but she had always wondered what she could do with her body. “I’ve always thought about, ‘I wonder what I could look like, how muscular I could get.” The first orders of business, however, were losing weight, building cardio and stamina.
In the beginning, Bannerman trained with Thien, a certified trainer and international fitness competitor, for an hour twice a week in addition to her soccer games. After almost a year of training, last fall Thien suggested taking things to the next level, and Bannerman jumped in with both feet. Her training increased to a minimum of 13 hours a week of weightlifting, cardio and stretching. The self-employed horticulturalist was able to change her work hours to suit her new training regime and had to adopt a strict nutrition plan. “It’s challenging. At times it was beyond challenging.” In addition to the training, in order to be able to compete Bannerman had to learn how to pose like a body builder and perform a 90-second routine, which she did with the help of a Maple Ridge choreographer.
RECEIVERSHIPAUCTION Sunday November 17th, at 2pm AN ENORMOUS SELECTION OF
LARGE WOOL AND SILK RUGS IN ALL COLOURS AND SIZES FROM IRAN
Plus many more from other corporate contracts; TRADITIONAL AS WELL AS CONTEMPORARY: CALVIN KLEIN, LARGE SILK TABRIZ, SHIRAZ GASHGAI, ANTIQUE SIRJAN, SAROUG, NEPAL, CHOBI, NAIN, TIBETAN, TRIBAL BALOUCH, ONE OF A KIND VILLAGE RUGS, RUNNERS AND MANY LARGE DINING / LIVING ROOM SIZES.
Delta Premiere:
THE ANONYMOUS PEOPLE
A Documentary by Greg Williams
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22ND, 2013
Doors Open at 6:30pm, Presentation 7-9pm Genesis Theatre - 5005, 45th Ave. Ladner, BC Tickets are $10. Advance tickets can be purchased in Ladner at Ladner Village Hardware, Sharkey’s Seafood Bar and Grill, Sure Ladner Copy Centre and WellSpring Health, & in Tsawwassen at Iris Optical, Mario’s Kitchen and Wellspring Health. Tickets also available at the door. Questions? Call the Little House Society at 778-434-3119.
All proceeds go to the Little House Society to support the efforts of abstinence-based recovery through collaboration, education, and facilitation with stakeholders in South Delta, BC. THEANONYMOUSPEOPLE.COM.:.LITTLEHOUSESOCIETY.CA Sponsored in partnership with the Delta Optimist
THE BOYS AND THEIR TOYS! 5th Annual Deltassist
Christmas Toy Drive
Hosted by Jerry Doucette and Ken Boychuk Join Jerry and Kenny, along with several bands and local guests, at the fifth annual Deltassist Toy Drive.
Saturday, November 23
Tsawwassen Legion ~ Entertainment begins at 6:00 pm Admission - new unwrapped toy (approx. $20 value) or cash equivalent
HEADLINER - JUNO AWARD WINNER JERRY DOUCETTE
A long established wholesaler of fine Persian and Eastern imported handmade wool and silk carpets has seized by creditors. Their assets are ordered to be sold by auction liquidations.
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VIEW FROM 1 PM, AUCTION STARTS 2 PM
THE COASTTSAWWASSEN INN 1665- 56th St, Tsawwassen.
Terms: Cash,Visa, MC, Amex, and certified cheques. 15% Buyers premium plus GST/PST applicable. Some items in advertisement are subject to prior sales/error/omissions. Licensed auctioneers. All sales are final. For more info call 1.604.808.6808.
Special guests include Brickhouse from Vancouver Special appearance by Sir Paul McCartney’s back up group, The Delta Police Pipe band. Six bands and several local celebrities are donating their time and talent
Help make a difference in a child’s Christmas this year!
A22 The Delta Optimist November 15, 2013
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Porsche has at long last officially taken the wraps off of its much-ballyhooed 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid super sports car, unveiling it at the Frankfurt Auto Show in Germany just as it kicked off production in September. The German automaker will build only 918 — Get it? 918? — of these cars over the next 18 months, and after test driver Marc Lieb broke the record for the quickest lap (for a production car) on the 20-kilometre, 170-turn NŸrburgring Nordschleife course in Germany, it’s safe to say Porsche won’t have trouble selling all 918 in a hurry. More on that in a bit. Rest assured, Porsche’s new halo car is every bit as ridiculous — in a good
The Porsche 918 Spyder, which can reach a top speed of 340 km/h, comes with a whopping price tag of $845,000. The German automaker is only making 918 of them over the next 18 months. way — as its US $845,000 price tag and 214 mph (340 km/h) top speed would suggest. No, $845,000 is not a misprint. While the MSRP for
the fantastic 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo is a still-stout $200,000-plus, the 918 Spyder costs nearly five times as much. Of course, if the princely
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PORSCHE from page 22 940 pound-feet of torque, making it the most powerful production Porsche ever built. All that gets put to the ground through a sevenspeed paddle-shift manual transmission that drives all four wheels when the gasoline engine is operating or just the front wheels under electric-only power. There’s a switch on the steering wheel that lets drivers select one of five modes: E-Power, which allows for up to 29 kilometres of driving on the batteries alone; Hybrid, for maximum efficiency and minimal fuel consumption; Sport Hybrid, for higher performance; Race Hybrid, with added performance; and Hot Lap, which presumably allows the driver to leave Earth’s atmosphere. OK, not really, but you get the idea. It’s all-out, nolimits performance. But what about weight? Batteries and electric motors add a lot, right? Well, the chassis is made from a combination of carbon fibre, aluminum, magnesium and titanium. That, along with composite body panels, keeps the overall weight to about 1,640 kilograms, which is a couple hundred more than a Chevrolet Corvette. The 918 Spyder also comes with removable roof panels that allow it to be used as either a coupe or a roadster, according to Porsche, although with the roof panels stored in the nose it looks more like a targa top than a true roadster. With a decent curb weight and 887 horsepower, acceleration is child’s play. Zero to 100 km/h takes 2.8
With front and rear electric motors, the net power output is 887 horsepower. Without the electric motors, the 4.6-litre V8 mounted in the back makes 599. These are big gains over the best 911 model, but there’s a big price difference, too. seconds, while zero-to-200 km/h comes up in 7.9 seconds and 300 km/h flies by in 23. Not only is this the most powerful production Porsche ever, it’s also the fastest. Porsche also offers the “Weissach” package, which shaves off 35 kilograms thanks to such tricks as making the roof, rear wings, rear-view mirrors and frames of the windscreen from carbon fibre. There’s also less sound insulation, light magnesium wheels and the use of film-coating instead of body paint. All that for just 35 kilograms? Wow. Now, the NŸrburgring. Lieb’s record-setting lap was six minutes and 57 seconds, the quickest ever recorded by a true production car. By comparison, the Wall Street Journal wrote that the Lexus LFA ran 7:14, the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 7:19 and the outstanding Ferrari 458, a positively leisurely 7:32. Of course, once word of Lieb’s spectacular lap got out, it went viral on the Internet. And, not surprisingly, orders went through the roof. “We have taken deposits for more than two-thirds of the planned production volume,” a Porsche spokesman told British enthusiast publication Autocar. “Interest is increasing by the day.”
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Delta Police Colour Guard in the Remembrance Day parade Photo by Gord Goble
A message from the Chief Page 26 Looking back at 125 years Page 27 Celebrating a milestone Page 29
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Police are good for Delta businesses Our thanks to the Delta Police for 125 years of vital service to business and to our community
Delta Police piper leads golfers at the Annual Delta Chamber of Commerce tournament in July 2013
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Part of the community for the past 125 years We arrest and charge drug 2013 is a special year for vidual person or circumdealers and serve Christmas the Delta Police Department stance but by the millions dinner to those who are less of hours of police work as we celebrate our 125th fortunate. We are a part of in our never-ending drive anniversary. this community and this toward making Delta a What makes this year community is safer and better exceptional is the unique a part of us. relationship In reflectwe have with ing on the the public work of the we serve. Delta Police Policing Department, in Delta is I am honbased on a oured and partnership proud to be between a part of this the comoutstanding munity and team. As the police, we wind up which is built our 125th on a foundaanniversary, tion of trust I extend my and respect. Our successPHOTO BY TYLER GARNHAM gratitude Delta Police to the staff ful history the ary, 2013, in honour of its 125th annivers and voluncan, in many In e. badg Department unveiled a new teers of the ways, be place. Delta Police Department for attributed to the sigWe solve homicides and their work in commemoratnificant support we receive raise money for juvenile ing the rich history of comfrom you, our partners in cancer. We run seasonal munity policing in Delta. public safety. CounterAttacks and coach Jim Cessford Delta Police Department high school soccer teams. Chief Constable is defined not by any indi-
Congratulations Delta Police Department on 125 years of Service! Delta Cable is dedicated to playing an active role in supporting charitable an non-proďŹ t organizations and activities that enrich the families and communities in which we operate. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about moving forward, building stronger, healthier communities and making a positive difference in the quality of life where we live, work and play.
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Delta was one-officer town early on First constable came along in 1887, but depDt didnDt add a second one until 1931 From a one-constable town to a force of more than 170 officers, policing in Delta has come a long way over the last 125 years. The municipality was incorporated in 1879, however there was no official police presence until eight years later. In 1887, the town council appointed an official constable, William McKee, who was also the town clerk, assessor and tax collector at the time. That didn’t last long and in the summer of 1888, the town appointed its first chief constable, Joseph Jordan. Jordan held the position on and off for the next eight years. Delta was so small at that point that police were only needed during the summer when the town experienced an influx of temporary workers at the fish canning plants. At that time, the police officer was housed in the
years and as the populaproceed immediately to day, a man was brought same building as municipal tion began to grow and the church to complete the before the magistrate, hall, which was located on times changed, so did William Ladner, and pleadthe corner of Elliott and the department. It Chisholm streets, and remained a one-cop the local jail was in town until 1931 when space between the council authorized hall and a storage the hiring of a night shed. policeman, who was By 1900, the needs responsible for patrolof the town were ling Ladner. The changing and Jordan municipality wouldn’t was brought on as a add a third officer full-time chief conuntil 1947. stable. He remained in In 1956, council that position until his approved a budget retirement in 1911. of $34,000 for the Crime and punishdepartment, which ment in those early allowed for the hirdays looked a lot difing of four more ferent than it does officers and the today. There was relaexpansion of covtively little crime at the IVES RCH A DELTA MUSEUM AND PHOTO COURTESY erage to Annacis time and police would com a s wa g din Elliott Street at Ladner’s Lan Island. deal with rule breakers first Delta Municipal Hall on 4, this building was used until 1912, when The 189 A year later, with on a case-by-case basis. in d cte Ere . on jail m) and seu ed office Delta Mu an increasing popuFor example, in 1881, bin council moved into an impressive new hall (now the Delta lation and a need Ladner’s All Saints Delta Street. for increased police Anglican Church conshined services, the Delta Police struction was on hold gling of the roof. guilty to a minor offence. Department began operatbecause no one knew how Delta had many chief ing on a 24-hour basis. An to shingle the building. One Ladner sentenced him to constables in those early
officer was on duty at all times to handle calls in person or over the phone. Around that time, the department also started a school liaison program that saw officers spend time in local schools. As with many things in the region, the Delta Police Department saw rapid changes after the opening of the George Massey Tunnel in 1959. In 1967, 10 more officers were added to the roster bringing the total to 29. Just three years later, the police chief asked for 15 more officers. By 1972, the department had moved into its fourth headquarters, in its current location on Clarence Taylor Crescent, and the burgeoning department continued to grow, reaching 93 officers by 1979. That number jumped to 121 by 1981 and has steadily increased to 170 as of 2011.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE DELTA POLICE ON THEIR Photo: Tyler Garnham
125TH ANNIVERSARY!
WE SALUTE YOU FOR YOUR EXCELLENCE IN POLICING AND WORKING TOGETHER TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY SAFE.
THANK YOU!
Congratulations Delta Police on your 125th Anniversary Delta Police maintain a legacy of excellence in serving our community and fostering engagement and partnerships with several organizations and the citizens of Delta.
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125 Years of Awesomeness! Thanks Delta Police Force for keeping the amazing kids at Boys and Girls Clubs safe … you’re our local heroes!
This spring the department FILE PHOTO collaborated with the Delta Museum and Archives on exhibit commemorating the an department’s history. The exhibit was set up at munic pal hall as well as other loc iations around the community .
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New badge and flag mark anniversary Department also partners with the Delta Museum and Archives to produce exhibit It’s been a whirlwind of a year for the Delta Police Department as it celebrates 125 years of policing in Delta. At the beginning of 2013, the department introduced its new badge. Ten years ago, it was realized the Queen, through her representative the Chief Herald, had never properly sanctioned the old badge. To mark the 125th year of policing in Delta, the department took on a fresh look with the introduction of the new badge. The heraldry also designed and sanctioned a new flag that features dogwoods, representing the province of B.C., and bulrushes, representing Delta. Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon dedicated the flag in June in a special ceremony at Boundary Bay Airport. This spring, the depart-
of Police Boards conference. In July, the Delta Police Pipe Band celebrated the department’s 125th anniversary by hosting a free concert, also featuring the March Hare band, at Kirkland House. That same month, the department partnered with the Delta Chamber of Commerce for the annual chamber golf tournament, which celebrated the department’s anniversary and raised money for the Delta Hospital Foundation. In May, the department also released a book — Delta Police: building on the past, focused on the future — commemorating 125 years of policing in Delta. The book highE DEPARTMENT EWITT/DELTA POLIC H lights the evolution of the IKKI N BY TO PHO force over the years. April, flag this year. The department will nt unveiled a new badge and photos tme par De ice Pol lta the department and the De The diswrap up the year with speand newspaper articles, as of play at municipal hall and Delta Police Board hosted cial reception at the end of well as old uniforms and the its past. the annual B.C. Association the month. other locations throughout pieces of equipment used
ment partnered with the Delta Museum and Archives to share a little bit
Several pieces of the Delta Police Department’s history were on
the municipality. The display included old
by officers. In
Always there for us Delta’s history has been enhanced by excellence in policing for over 125 years.
At Westshore Terminals, we congratulate the men and women in the Delta Police Force for all they have done and will continue to do to make our community safe and secure. Our sustained coal exports over the past 43 years have helped bring prosperity to our community. Our local police force has ensured we all enjoy the fruits of this prosperity.
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PHOTOS BY
NIKKI HEWITT/DELTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Delta Police is involved with many charities including the Canadian Cancer Society’s annual Cops for Cancer ride. Each year, several officers take part in the ride that raises awareness about childhood cancers and hundreds of thousands of dollars for research and programs benefitting children with cancer and their families.
Congratulations to the Delta Police on 125 years of great service to the community!
Keeping our community safe for 125 years
Delta’s finest have provided exceptional service and many proactive programs to help us have one of the safest communities in Canada. Through the work of Chief Jim Cessford, and the leaders before him, the force has not only successfully reacted to all calls but developed and provided a variety of programs that have helped reduce the number of criminal incidents.
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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all serious business all the time. Above: Chief Jim Cessford shares a laugh with Insp. Lorne Pike as officers get ready to march in the 2013 Remembrance Day parade. Right: Deputy Chief Lyle Beaudoin mugs for the camera with hockey legend Gordie Howe at a Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run event earlier this year.
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Thank you for 125 years of service to our community The Delta School District is honoured to have the Delta Police as a valuable partner in our schools. The School Liaison Officer program is integral to supporting the success of our learners and building strong community ties.
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All of us benefit from a police department that keeps improving. The quality of police services is central to our quality of life in Delta. By supporting our officers, we can help them better protect our community. We aim to inform and make the community aware of the Department’s innovate programs and successes. ~ Moray Keith, Chair Police Foundation
We are lucky to have the Delta Police, who work hard to ensure our community is the best place to learn, live, play and thrive.
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Since 2002, the Delta Police Foundation has made it possible for the public to support the Delta Police Department. For over 10 years, residents and businesses in Delta have helped raise thousands of dollars for initiatives that are outside the Department’s regular operating budget. The Delta Police Foundation is proud to have supported initiatives including the Police Emergency Command Vehicle and the Community Volunteer Vans.
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Top: A new crop of reserve constables is sworn in. Left: Chief Jim Cessford says a few words during the Delta Chamber of Commerce golf tournament this summer, which celebrated the department’s 125th anniversary and raised money for the Delta Hospital Foundation.
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QUESTION: If contribution levels increase, is that a good thing? ANSWER: There are many reasons why contribution levels SHOULD increase, including: unexpected issues; rising costs; underperforming building components; regulatory change; and the new expenses that come with a new reserve fund study also known as a Depreciation Report. Unexpected issues Many projects are predictble and should be covered in a quality reserve fund study but invariably something unplanned will arise. Unexpectd major repair or replacement projects must be funded, adding to the increase in contribution levels.While inconvenient, it’s better for this to happen than for the reserve fund study consultatnt to assume every disaster will befall every condo, which would drive contributions up unnecessarily for all Rising costs Construction or equipment costs can sometimes increase at a rate greater than the inflation rate assumed in the sutdy. This can be particularly true if there are changes in a marketplace such as the withdrawal of a large contractor, which creates reduced supply for the same demand, driving prices up. Similarly, there are times when a major storm can raise the cost of repairs. Basically,the repair work is needed to recover from the storm, which increases demand and subsequently the cost of repairs.
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Underperforming building components When building components perform worse than the industry standard, they have a shorter service life. This leaves less time to save and take advantage of compound interest for the replacement of these components.
New study, new expenses The most common (yet most commonly overlooked) reason for contribution increases relates to the very Business Coordinator/President nature of the reserve fund study as mandated by the Strata Property Act. Each time the reserve fund study is updated, it captures three more years of expenditures. For example, if a condominium’s last study covered the period from 2012 to 2042, the condominium’s next sutdy will capture the period from 2015 to 2045. If the projects in the 2043 to 2045 period cost more than those in the 2012 to 2014 period, then an increase in contributions over the 30-year period will be needed.
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Officially, the South Delta Sun Devils’ run to a second straight provincial AA football championship began last weekend. Unofficially, it really starts this afternoon. After cruising to a 52-6 opening round win over an overmatched College Heights team from Prince George, the Devils get down to some serious business at 4:30 p.m. today when they take on Abbotsford’s Rick Hansen Hurricanes in quarter-final action at Minoru Park in Richmond. It will be the South Delta’s first legitimate test against another AA opponent since rallying to beat the Hurricanes in exhibition play back in early September. Since then, the Sun Devils went unbeaten in conference play, despite struggling with unranked opponents Holy Cross and Hugh Boyd. They did get a taste of the very best in a loss last month to AAA powerhouse Mt Doug but their lack of domination against inferior opponents was enough to slip to No. 2 in the final provincial rankings. It’s a status head coach Ray Moon doesn’t mind one bit and the Devils still won’t see top ranked John Barsby or No. 3 Mission until the championship game. Yet, he knows his team will have to be at their very best over the next three weeks to realize their hopes of repeating as B.C. champions. The Hurricanes feel they are well overdue against South Delta. They lost a semi-final overtime heartbreaker 35-34 to the Devils back in 2008 when they opted to go
for the two-point conversion instead of extending the game with an extra point. Then, in last year’s quarter-final match-up, Hansen enjoyed a late 147 third quarter lead before the Sun Devils came to life and produced 22 unanswered points. Adding to the challenge is South Delta likely being without the services of middle linebacker Austin Pearson who is still nursing a shoulder injury from two weeks ago. He is also the team’s starting centre on offence. His potential absence comes on top of versatile senior Mitch Dino already being lost for the season with a knee injury. “This is a game we are looking forward to and you could sense in practice (this week) the kids know exactly what it means,” said Moon. “It’s do or die time and you can definitely see the intensity is up. On paper, we are a good football team and now is the time to go out and execute in all three areas. “We have been a slow starting team all season, including the first game against them. That’s something we need to be better at as you don’t always want to be playing catch-up football.” The Devils wasted little time in determining the outcome against College Heights as Mark Dykstra returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown. They went on to take a 29-0 halftime lead. The visitors finally broke the shutout in the late going. Quarterback Lucas Kirk had a big outing, completing 15 of 18 passes for 243 yards and five touchdowns. His favourite target was Jack McDonald with six catches for 129 yards.
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Ice Hawks stumble during tough stretch in schedule dropped a 4-1 decision to the Grandview Steelers on Sunday afternoon. The locals returned home to fall 3-1 to the Aldergrove Kodiaks on Tuesday night and also lost the back end of the home-and-home series — 7-3 on Wednesday in Aldergrove. The end result is the Ice Hawks (13-5-11) enjoying just a three-point lead atop the Tom Shaw Conference on the Richmond Sockeyes and Wolf Pack who were slated to meet on Thursday at Minoru Arena. The busy stretch got off to a promising start as Scott Lapp made 34 saves to earn
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the shutout and captain Marc Letourneau enjoyed a three-point night in the win over Port Moody. Zach Anhert, Brent Chreptyk, Connor Fortems and Erik Matson had the other goals. Less than 24 hours later, the Steelers broke a 1-1 tie with a pair of second period goals and added an insurance tally in the third for their first win of the season over Delta. Tanner Gattinger had given the Hawks a 1-0 lead midway through the opening period. The Kodiaks made the most of their
power play opportunities, scoring twice on three chances, to come away with the win in Ladner. Chreptyk pulled the hosts within one in the early stages of the third but Aldergrove iced the win with a late insurance tally. The rematch was all Aldergrove as Delta trailed 3-0 after one and 5-0 after 40 minutes. Third period goals by Gattinger, Letourneau and affiliate Jonathon Evans salvaged some pride for the Hawks. Delta returns home Tuesday to face the Mission City Outlaws at 7:30 p.m.
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Delta Ice Hawks will be out to snap a rare three game losing streak when they travel to North Vancouver on Saturday night to face the vastly improved Wolf Pack. The Hawks’ status as the top team in the Pacific International Junior Hockey League took a hit this week thanks to a demanding schedule that saw them play four times in five nights and produce just one win. Delta skated to a 6-0 win over the Port Moody Black Panthers last Saturday, then
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Sun Devils cruise into quarter-finals South Delta Sun Devils wasted little time in securing at least a top eight finish at the Provincial “AAA” Girls Field Hockey Championships in Burnaby. The Fraser Valley champions produced round-robin wins over Kitsilano (2-1) and South Kamloops (3-0) to clinch a spot in the quarter-finals of the 16-team tourna-
DSS grad helps WolfPack win bronze
ment. The Sun Devils were slated to conclude preliminary play against Charles Best yesterday morning before moving onto the the playoff round/ South Delta actually trailed Kits 1-0 before rallying for the victory. The Devils are looking to improve upon their fourth place finish a year ago.
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Delta secondary graduate Madison Wells (right) helped the Thompson Rivers WolfPack win bronze at last weekend’s Canadian Colleges Women’s Soccer National Championships in Surrey. The sophomore defender is in action here against host Kwantlen, a match the Kamloops school won 5-0.
U11 Ladner girls team takes 1st place at Burnaby tourney A U11 Ladner girls team made the most of its participation in the Burnaby Girls Soccer Club’s Annual Remembrance Day Tournament, returning home
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with top honours. The squad was formed from keen players in Ladner Girls Soccer’s U11 House program with many of them going to academies for additional training. The locals, with just one practice session under their belts, competed at the Silver level and overcame tough competition from as far away as Whistler to finish on top. Ladner not only ended up first in the standings, the girls showed excellent sportsmanship as well. Following four games, the team was asked to come back to the park to participate in a penalty shootout. Only seven players were available, while its opponent
— Surrey — had a full roster of 13. That didn’t stop Ladner from prevailing to earn its second medal of the day. The team includes: Aaliyah Lingham, Erin McHugh, Samantha Cates, Emily Silva-Pinto, Yasmeen Kaila, Kalli Dawson, Marron Dagenais, Mackenzie Loyer, Hannah Murphy, Cassidy Lindsay Parman Toor and Emily Maxwell who was superb in net during the shootout. The girls and parents appreciate the coaching efforts of Lynette McHugh who manages to juggle her full-time job while also serving as U11 coordinator for Ladner Girls Soccer.
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A team comprised of U11 Ladner House players captured the Silver Division at a tournament in Burnaby last weekend.
November 15, 2013 The Delta Optimist A43 Scoreboard High School Fraser Valley Volleyball Final Standings Senior Boys AAA MP W L Pts Fraser Heights Secondary 12 10 2 20 Earl Marriott Secondary 12 10 2 20 Seaquam Secondary 11 5 6 10 Semiahmoo Secondary 11 5 6 10 Delta Secondary 12 5 7 10 Johnston Heights Sec. 12 3 9 6 Elgin Park Secondary 12 3 9 6 Senior Girls AAAA South Delta Secondary 9 Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary 9 Earl Marriott Secondary 9 Elgin Park Secondary 9 WJ Mouat 9 North Surrey Secondary 9 Yale Secondary 9 Walnut Grove Secondary 9 Guildford Park Secondary 9 Kwantlen Park Secondary 9
9 7 7 7 5 4 3 2 1 0
0 2 2 2 4 5 6 7 8 9
18 14 14 14 10 8 6 4 2 0
Senior Girls AAA Seaquam Secondary Brookswood Secondary Clayton Heights Secondary Rick Hansen Secondary DW Poppy Secondary Mountain Secondary Delta Secondary Mission Secondary
7 8 8 7 7 8 8 7
7 6 6 5 3 2 1 0
0 2 2 2 4 6 7 7
14 12 12 10 6 4 2 0
B.C. High School Football Varsity AA Southern Conference GP South Delta 5 Holy Cross 5 Frank Hurt 5 Seaquam 5 Hugh Boyd 4 Spectrum 4
W 5 3 3 2 0 0
L 0 1 2 3 4 4
T Pts 0 10 0 6 0 6 0 4 0 0 0 0
Western Conference John Barsby Carson Graham Windsor Ballenas Nanaimo Sentinel Argyle
6 6 6 6 6 5 5
6 5 4 3 2 0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 5
0 12 0 10 0 8 0 6 0 4 0 0 0 0
Eastern Conference Mission Rick Hansen Robert Bateman Pitt Meadows Langley G.W. Graham
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6 6 5 4 3 1
0 1 2 3 4 5
0 12 0 12 0 10 0 8 0 6 0 2
Abbotsford Samuel Roberts
6 0 6 4 0 4
0 0
Northern Conference Duchess Park College Heights NVSS Kelly Road PGSS Correlieu
7 6 7 7 7 6
0 14 0 10 0 6 0 6 0 4 0 0
Okanagan Conference Vernon C. Fulton Valleyview Salmon Arm Westsyde Mt. Baker
7 5 3 3 2 0
5 5 3 3 3 2
0 1 4 4 5 6
5 3 2 0 0 0
0 2 1 3 3 2
0 0
0 10 0 6 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0
Minor Football Vancouver Mainland Football League Bantam Division GP W L Pct Langley Mustangs 10 0 0 1.000 North Delta Longhorns 9 1 0 .900 South Delta Rams 6 4 0 .600 Chilliwack Giants 5 5 0 .500 North Surrey Tigers 4 5 1 .450 Nanaimo/Cowichan 3 7 0 .300 Victoria Spartans 2 7 1 .250 Comox Raiders 0 10 0 .000 Junior Bantam Division South Delta Rams North Delta Longhorns Royal City Hyacks Cloverdale Cougars Westside Warriors Langley Outlaws North Surrey Falcons Coquitlam Roughriders North Surrey Eagles
9 8 6 4 4 3 3 2 0
0 1 2 4 5 6 6 7 8
0 1.000 0 .889 0 .750 1 .500 0 .444 0 .333 0 .333 0 .222 1 .056
Pee Wee Division North Delta Longhorns Cloverdale Bobcats South Delta Rams North Surrey Cardinals WRSS Titans Coquitlam Wildcats North Surrey Hawks Langley Cowboys Royal City Hyacks Royal City Hyacks Richmond Raiders
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 9 10
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Atom Division North Delta Longhorns Coquitlam Tigers North Surrey Lions South Delta Rams
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Westside Warriors Cloverdale Tigers Royal City Hyacks North Surrey Tbirds WRSS Titans Coquitlam Lions Langley Broncos Cloverdale Lions
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Hockey Pacific International Jr Hockey League Tom Shaw Conference Delta Ice Hawks 2013 5 1 1 28 Richmond Sockeyes 18 10 3 3 2 25 North Van Wolf Pack 18 11 6 1 0 23 Grandview Steelers 18 9 6 2 1 21 North Delta Devils 18 5 12 1 0 11 Harold Brittain Conference Aldergrove Kodiaks 19 13 4 Abbotsford Pilots 18 13 4 Ridge Meadows Flames 19 5 11 Mission City Outlaws 16 3 9 Port Moody Panthers 20 3 15
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B.C. Major Midget Hockey League Okanagan Rockets 14 12 1 Vancouver NW Giants 14 10 3 Valley West Hawks 16 10 6 Vancouver NE Chiefs 14 7 4 South Island Royals 16 7 7 North Island Silvertips 14 6 6 Cariboo Cougars 14 6 7 GV Canadians 16 6 9 FV Thunderbirds 14 4 9 Kootenay Ice 14 3 9 Thompson Blazers 14 1 11
1 1 0 3 2 2 1 1 1 2 2
25 21 20 17 16 14 13 13 9 8 4
South Delta Over 35 Hockey League GP W L T Pts Islanders 6 6 0 0 12 Guns 6 4 2 0 8 THC II 6 3 2 1 7 Yeti 6 2 3 1 5 Bruins 6 2 4 0 4 Busters 6 0 6 0 0 Leading Scorers Rob Bogress (Isles) Greg Williams (THC) Grant Wallace (THC) Amir Bath (Isles) Mike Wilson (Bru) Steve Cowan (Isles) Ron Mazzai (Yeti) Tom Hasker (Isles) Leading Goalies Rusty Mason (Guns) Don Brown (Isles)
6 4 5 4 6 5 4 6
5 6 2 5 3 4 3 5
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14 13 10 9 9 8 7 7
GP GA Avg 5 11 2.75 5 13 3.25
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• 2,524 sqft, Totally updated! • UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS! • New Roof, hardwood, kitchen & bathrooms • 5791 sqft lot backing farmland! • 4 bdrms, 3 bathrms Executive home! 6377 Crescent Court, Ladner
4912 6th Ave., Tsaw.
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• 2,100 sqft, 3 or 4 bedrooms • Open plan, high-quality finishings • Custom landscaping • Double garage • Private yard • Walk to all of Ladner Village amenities in minutes 5140 Westminster Ave., Ladner
#11-5900 Ferry Road, Ladner
$880,000
Top 1% of ALL REALTORS IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Re/Max Progroup Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street
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• Charming unit with master on the main • Exquisite landscaping in rear yard • Open concept floorplan • Tons of storage throughout • Close to golf course and marina
BEAUTIFUL 3 OR 4 BEDROOM EXECUTIVE HOME
4829 48th Avenue, Ladner
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CHESAPEAKE LANDING
$899,900 PREMIER NEIGHBOURHOOD
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• 2,637 sqft house • 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Gourmet kitchen • Hardwood flooring & granite countertops • Stainless steel appliance package
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351 54A Street, Tsawwassen
Re/Max Progroup Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street
$899,900
5810 Cove Link Road, Ladner
$916,800
#1 Agent in Ladner / Tsawwassen* 2010, 2011, 2012, & to-date 2013! *Based on number of sales in 2010, 2011, 2012, & to-date 2013! *This representation is based in whole or in part on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics
www.fraserelliott.com
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• Over 14,000 sq.ft lot! • Backs onto Bentley Drive! • Currently a Post-and-Beam BACK SPLIT in EXCELLENT CONDITION • Move house forward and SUBDIVIDE REAR LOT?
GORGEOUS CUSTOM 4300 SQ.FT. HOME
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5217 Central Avenue, Ladner
1212 Pacific Drive, Tsaw.
$925,000 STUNNING EXECUTIVE HOME! MASTER ON MAIN
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• 5 year young • 2,580 sq.ft • 4 bedrooms, • Crown moulding • Beautiful outdoor jacuzzi hot tub with covered patio!
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$1,059,900
• Magnificent custom home • Top quality finishings • Golf course views! • This home has everything you can imagine in luxury living
BEST CUSTOM HOME!
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• PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS • 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms • 3 outdoor decks incl/cov’d balcony, rooftop & wraparound decks • Huge theatre & games room • TRIPLE garage
5880 Cove Reach Rd., Ladner
932 Keil Street, White Rock
$1,188,800
$1,425,000
• Luxury executive estate • 6,160 sq.ft home, 1 yr old • 20,000 sq.ft lot • High 25 foot ceilings • Prof. landscaped yard • Move in ready
WATERFRONT! EXECUTIVE HOME! • AS-NEW 3 YRS AGO! • Executive WATERFRONT HOME!
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• Gourmet Kitchen, open plan! • 4 BDRMS+BONUS ROOM! • Architecturally designed GEM!
5382 Crescent Drive, Ladner
1516 Beach Grove Road, Tsaw.
$1,695,000
$1,980,000
• TOTALLY RENOVATED EXECUTIVE RANCHER • 2nd RANCHER HOME ON PROPERTY • GREENHOUSE SETUP for BUSINESS USE if Desired • Set-up for equestrian centre
ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE CUSTOM-BUILT HOME
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• 4,500 sqft • 6 bedrooms, 6 baths • Triple garage • Separate 2 bedroom guest or nanny suite
2650 Westham Island Road, Ladner
558 English Bluff Road, Tsaw.
$2,198,800
$2,298,000
BEAUTIFUL 2 STOREY CUSTOM HOME
LADNER’S FINEST COUNTRY ESTATE
• 5472 sqft home • 4 bdrms and 5 bthrms
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• 3,170 sq.ft custom built executive home • Top-of-the-line finishings • 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms • Triple car garage • 10,200 sq.ft private yard
$988,000
FINE COUNTRY ESTATE 5.42 ACRES!
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AMAZING EXECUTIVE HOME
674 52nd Street, Tsaw.
DREAM ESTATE HOME! 6,600 SQ.FT
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$938,800
1617 Duncan Drive, Tsaw.
ONE OF LADNER’S FINEST W/GOLF COURSE VIEW!
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• Bel-Air style exec. home • Stahaken Subdivision • 4,300 sq.ft of top-notch construction • 4 bedrooms and an office • 4 bathrooms • 22 foot vaulted entrance
• Situated on 20 acres • Double staircase. • Black galaxy granite tiling.
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• 7.59 Acre Estate • Prime West Ladner location • Unobstructed views of of North Shore Mountains! • Tennis courts, office accomodation, putting green
6520 68th Avenue, Ladner
4905 36th Avenue, Ladner
$2,488,000
$2,688,800
1 SALE EVERY 2.54 DAYS SO FAR IN 2013!!!* Fraser and his Team are CURRENTLY RANKED #4 in THE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD *Based on number of sales in 2013! Stats as of October 15th, 2013. *Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics!
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SUBDIVIDABLE LOT!
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*FRASER AND HIS TEAM RANKED #5 IN THE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD IN 2012. *as of August 31st, 2013 (Approx 10,000 agents total in Real Estate Board in 2012)
Call Fraser today for UNBEATABLE Real Estate Marketing Expertise. Ask about my Vancouver Sun marketing campaign. Re/Max Progroup Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street
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