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Judge rejects appeal over radio towers

Residents claim victory in U.S. court BY

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Wednesday brought another victory for residents on both sides of the border fighting a proposal to erect radio transmission towers in Point Roberts. A Skagit County Superior Court judge dismissed an appeal by BBC Broadcasting Inc. to overturn a decision by Whatcom County to reject the company’s application to erect five 45-metre (150-foot) steel towers at an undeveloped lot on McKenzie Way, about 330 metres from the Tsawwassen border. It was rejected because the towers exceeded height limits in the American peninsula. The company filed an appeal, arguing the antenna would be a utility that would provide “vital public services” for Point Roberts. The towers would have transmitted South Asian radio station KRPI, AM 1550, which broadcasts from studios in Richmond for a Lower Mainland audience. Also known as Sher-E-Punjab AM 1550, the station currently broadcasts using antenna in Ferndale, but wanted to relocate them for a stronger all-day signal. Concerned about electrical interference and health impacts, residents on both sides of the border have been fighting on several fronts for more than two years, including arguing the application

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Residents have been fighting a plan to erect radio towers just south of the border in Point Roberts for more than two years.

approved by the FCC was fraudulent because a map submitted by the applicant left out Tsawwassen. Residents also gathered a petition with thousands of signatures asking Ottawa to intervene. A liaison for MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay and the Cross Border Coalition, Tsawwassen resident Ulf Ottho attended Wednesday’s court proceeding on behalf of the MP, along with roughly 50 members of the coalition as well as Corporation of Delta staff. Ottho said the judge immediately issued her ruling after the submissions, listing several reasons to uphold the Whatcom County decision, including the fact there are alternative sites available in Whatcom County that don’t have height restrictions. See TOWERS page 3

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Final all-candidates meeting draws about 200 to South Delta Secondary theatre Wednesday BY

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Delta’s four federal election candidates squared off Wednesday night in Tsawwassen for the final time of the campaign. Organized by the Delta Chamber of Commerce and co-sponsored by the Delta Optimist and Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, the forum at South Delta Secondary saw about 200 people take advantage of the opportunity to hear from Liberal Carla Qualtrough, New Democrat Jeremy Leveque, Anthony Devellano of the Greens and Conservative incumbent Kerry-Lynne Findlay. Written questions submitted to the chamber ahead of time and from the audience ran the gamut, ranging from terrorism to supporting seniors’ health care needs to the Trans-Pacific Partnership. As far as some of the hot button local issues, Findlay wasted no time during her opening remarks to break news that BBC Broadcasting Inc., the company behind the controversial plan to erect radio transmission towers in Point Roberts, lost its appeal earlier in the day in a U.S. court. She used the opportunity to go over all the work she had done on behalf of her constituents on the issue, noting it’s an example of how she works collaboratively with others. When asked about the radio towers later in the meeting, Qualtrough said the issue was an example of how the community needs a more effective MP. “I would suggest there hasn’t been sufficient federal leadership on this

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initiative. I give credit entirely to the community for their success and any ongoing success,” she said. “There are other federal avenues that can and should be pursued at the various different levels, whether it be between the FCC and CRTC, whether it be in the halls or Prime Minister’s Office, there’s certainly a role to play for your federal representative in issues that so directly impact our community.” Asked about protecting farmland from industrial development, Findlay, who met with a group of farmers earlier in the day, said she has been working hard to protect Delta farms and her many campaign signs on local farms show she has the support of farmers.

TOWERS from page 1 Ottho noted the company has 30 days to appeal but in his view the decision was carefully explained and is “appeal proof.” In an e-mail to the Optimist, an elated Jim Ronback with the coalition said the judge’s decision was thorough and decisive on all counts, not likely to be appealed by the proponent. Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington said she was ecstatic for the coalition, adding it may be an historic moment. “The members have man-

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Delta’s four candidates — Carla Qualtrough (Liberal), Jeremy Leveque (NDP), Kerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) and Anthony Devellano (Green) — squared off for the final time Wednesday evening in Tsawwassen.

aged to do what is normally impossible: win against the powers that be by engaging in hard work and excellent analysis. And I thank all the members of the public who helped in the fundraising: very expensive lawyers were hired to help win this battle,” she said. The coalition’s Nancy Beaton said they moved one step closer to preventing the towers. “There was no one magic pill or strategy that created this success, but lots of little items and actions by dedicated individuals and

Findlay was also asked whether her government would provide funding for a bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel, responding that neither she nor her government has received any information about the project from the province. She said she expects a funding request to come on such a major infrastructure project. She added she has been working with the Corporation of Delta in trying to ensure Ladner would not be cut off when the bridge is built. Asked for his position on the contentious plan by an airline consortium at YVR to barge jet fuel to a proposed tank farm along the Fraser River, Devellano admitted he didn’t know much about the issue and supporters that when added together made us victorious against this onerous injustice. Another huge relief, to say the least,” Beaton said. Ronback and Beaton added help is still needed to help pay for the enormous amount spent on legal fees. For more information, visit notowers.webs.com. FILE PHOTO

A battle that started in the summer of 2013 made its way into the courts Wednesday when a Skagit County Superior Court judge dismissed an appeal by the broadcaster behind plans to erect five radio towers in Point Roberts.

instead talked about high jet fuel prices. However, on the question posed to him regrading maintenance dredging of local river channels, he responded that a long-term program is needed just as roads and bridges are maintained, otherwise sediment will simply build up once again. Asked for his position on the proposed Terminal 2 at Roberts Bank, Leveque answered there is no business case for the project, something confirmed by managers at Deltaport, and that the potential environmental damage is immense for the important ecosystem. “An NDP government, like I said, would reverse the cuts the Conservatives have made to the protec-

tion of our lakes and rivers and would also ensure that we had a credible, sciencebased environmental review process that respected First Nations’ rights, that included robust community consultation, so that no project could go ahead without a community buy-in and community acceptance, and guarantees that the ecological and environmental damage can be minimized and that the business case is worthwhile,” he said. Regarding Canada Post’s planned cuts to home delivery, which will see Ladner as the first Lower Mainland community to lose the service, Leveque said that plan would be reversed under an NDP government. The election takes place Oct. 19.

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Delta starts the ball rolling on Winskill Park improvements

Consultant sought to undertake community and stakeholder consultation BY

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Tsawwassen’s Winskill Park could be undergoing a major transformation. Delta council this week approved starting a process that will begin by looking for a consultant to assist with a community and stakeholder consultation process, one that will also take into account the impact of any redevelopment at the adjacent KinVillage. The Optimist recently reported a new master plan is in the works that could see KinVillage expand its care facility, undertake a renewal of existing buildings and add an expanded range of seniors’ housing options. Members of the nonprofit society met with Delta council at a workshop recently to discuss a variety of ideas. Working with architect Patrick Cotter, the society is looking at such ideas as developing a new independent living building with community amenity space, a new residential care building with over 200 beds, new outdoor spaces and other changes.

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The long-term plan would have “synergies” with Winskill Park, which would undergo its own changes in a separate plan that’s been initiated by municipal hall. KinVillage CEO Donna Ellis said they need to work closely with the municipality to ensure everyone is on the same page. Coun. Sylvia Bishop said

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community engagement would be essential before any major redesign moves forward for Winskill Park. “We know that when we go out to the community and ask for their input, we would have a very successful outcome,” she said. “I just want to highlight what a critical step this is for our community to have an opportunity for input.” Saying it’s still very early in the process and that nothing is written in stone, Coun. Robert Campbell, who chairs Delta’s parks, recreation and culture commission, noted things will also be contingent on whether KinVillage gets the provincial funding needed to undertake an upgrade and expansion. The development of a master plan for Winskill would consider field development, the needs of arts and culture providers, onsite parking and more. Winskill Park was hot topic almost 10 years ago when the municipality pitched an ambitious plan

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The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in South Delta and other files of interest. If you see anything occurring that you believe to be suspicious, call 911 for in-progress crimes and emergencies or 604-9464411 for other assistance. The following are some of the calls the Delta police responded to in the previous week: Tsawwassen • Oct. 1, 12:58 a.m., 5300-block of 12th Avenue: Complainant requested assistance with the eviction of his tenants. Complainant referred to Residential Tenancy Branch as the matter was a civil issue between the parties. • Oct. 2, 10:40 a.m., 1300-block of Morris

Crescent: Complainant’s purse was stolen from a friend’s vehicle after the thief smashed the window to gain access. Cell phone, ID and bank cards were stolen. The credit cards were used numerous times immediately following the theft due to the “tap” payment features on the cards. Incident still under investigation. • Oct. 2, 9:28 p.m., Highway 17: Complainant reported a vehicle being driven erratically. Police located the vehicle and found the driver sober but that he had most likely been on a cell phone. Driver was given a verbal warning and sent on his way as police were unable to substantiate the phone use. • Oct. 3, 12:25 a.m., 5000-block of Cedar Springs Drive: Suspect

smashed rear driver’s side window of a locked vehicle and stole the complainant’s purse off the seat. A check of credit cards revealed they had been used at several locations. Incident still under investigation. • Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m., 1100-block of 56th Street: Complainant’s unlocked BMX bike stolen from outside store while he was inside shopping. No suspects or witnesses. Ladner • Sept. 29, 9:30 a.m., 4800-block of Delta Street: While shopping in a store, the complainant put her purse down. She later found her purse in another part of the store with several of

her identification and transit cards missing. No suspects. • Sept. 29, 3:50 p.m., 47A Avenue/48B Street: Complainant reported that he had seen a female he believed was smoking marijuana while driving a vehicle. Police attended the registered owner’s residence and spoke to her. She admitted to driving the vehicle and denied any drug use. No indicia of impairment noted by police officer. • Oct. 1, 10:30 a.m., 7100-block of Vantage Way: Complainant reported that a company vehicle had the gas tank filler neck cut and a quantity of gas was siphoned from the vehicle. Police seized several items for forensic exam. Incident

still under investigation. • Oct. 2, 4:39 p.m., 5000-block of 55B Street: Complainant reported a vehicle with three occupants believed were smoking marijuana. The vehicle was located by police, unoccupied and parked legally. Driver unable to be located. • Oct. 2, 4:55 p.m., 4700-block of 47th Avenue: Complainant contacted police to report her “Skype” Internet service had been breached and her computer remotely hacked. Complainant was able to cancel her accounts and obtain assistance with computer files. No further breaches to the complainant’s personal information occurred and crime prevention strategies and assistance were provided. • Oct. 3, 1:30 p.m., 72nd

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One local business owner is issuing a challenge to South Delta residents in an effort to raise money to

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Steve Krawchuk is challenging people to beat his time in the 5K portion of next month’s Ronald McDonald House BC Boundary Bay Marathon. donate $40. He notes that if 100 people take up that challenge that would raise $11,500 for the charity. “I’m not a runner,” he said, adding that last year marked his first-ever race. He crossed the finish line in 34:04 and is aiming to finish in 30 minutes this year. Krawchuk has been on the board of directors for Ronald McDonald House BC (RHM BC) for four years, and he joined the

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house includes spacious suites with private washrooms, as well as additional services for the children and their families, including a fitness room, arts and crafts studio, magic room, Lego lounge and several comfortable indoor and outdoor lounges. In June 2014, RMH BC also opened the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Surrey Memorial Hospital, which serves as a welcoming refuge for families and children admitted for treatment there. The room includes four bedrooms for overnight stays, kitchen and laundry facilities, and a lounge with TV and Internet access. Krawchuk said the room has been well used and the board is looking at establishing similar rooms in other hospitals. The Ronald McDonald House BC Boundary Bay Marathon is set for Sunday, Nov. 1. All race distances start at 8:30 a.m. in the concession area at Centennial Beach. For more information, or to register, visit www.registrationlogic.com/secure/Register. aspx?E=1765 and follow the prompts to take part in Steve’s Challenge. The registration must be completed by Oct. 25.

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The restaurant has garnered a number of awards over the years, including many Delta Optimist Readers’ Choice awards. The warm dining area reflects a Tuscan theme and features the work of local artists. Painter Janice McLean’s work is currently on PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE display. Chef Roland Smith opened Illuminaté The restaurant Restorante with his wife Joeqyna back in also offers a priOctober of 2005. vate dining area that can seat up Roland said, adding he to 24 and, in the summer, strives to find and source diners can enjoy the fresh local, organic and sustainair and garden atmosphere ably produced ingredients, of the patio. and often works with As a thank you for 10 Earthwise and Westham years in the community, Island Herb Farm. Illuminaté Restorante is The couple also strives later this month mailing to give back to the comout cards for a three-course munity, often donating meal for $29.95. dinners to fundraisers for Illuminaté Restorante is Delta Hospice and the Delta located at 1077-56th St. Hospital Foundation.

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MURPHY’S LAW Politics has long been a contact sport, but the advent of social media is allowing far more direct hits to land these days. In campaigns past, it was certainly not uncommon for supporters of a candidate to shop stories about an opponent’s supposed indiscretions. It would be alleged the opponent in question had said this or done that, but unless it was documented somewhere, it was difficult to ascertain whether there was any validity to the claim. Not so anymore. Thanks to a hard-toexpunge social media trail, and to those that spend copious amounts of time on it, it’s become much easier to bring the past — good, bad or appalling — to life. During this elongated federal campaign we’ve seen all three major parties drop candidates like a bad habit after politically damaging remarks have come to light. If my math is correct, at least a dozen MP hopefuls, stretching all the way from Nova Scotia to Vancouver Island, have either stepped down or been removed after inappropriate comments or actions have surfaced, largely courtesy of social media. They’ve ranged from the bizarre (posting videos of crank calls on YouTube and urinating in a coffee mug) to the downright unfathomable (suggestions the 9/11 attacks were a lie and that homosexuals aren’t normal). When Stephen Harper decided to give us an 11-week campaign this time around, I’m sure he didn’t envision the extent of the candidate carnage we’ve experienced thus far, but the additional time has undoubtedly allowed more skeletons to emerge from closets. We’ve been alerted to the social media history of a couple of our local candidates, presumably in an attempt to make them look unfit to hold public office. Both times I’ve asked reporters to check it out, being careful not to lead them in one direction or another. Both times they came back with the same conclusion: there’s no smoking gun. That’s how I viewed it, but I wanted to ensure I was reading the situations correctly. Oh sure, there’s some language you likely wouldn’t use during Sunday dinner, particularly if Grandma is at the table, which I’m sure is why some of the Tweets in question were deleted, but the discourse seemed far from dismissal worthy. I suspect officials for both parties are aware of the trails and came to similar determinations. That won’t stop people from trolling social media in search of dirt because if this campaign has proven anything, it’s that plenty of it can be found out there.

Emotions are driving this voter all the way to the ballot box INGRID ABBOTT

COMMUNITY COMMENT When I was a teenager, Pierre Trudeau came to my high school. He was welcomed like a rock star! In his honor, our music teacher, Mr. Ball, led the Point Grey student band in a rousing version of Hail to the Chief. After Trudeau spoke to the packed gymnasium, I rushed through the breezeway for a chance to meet him. He swaggered towards me grinning ear to ear dressed in his trademark black pinstripe suit with a crimson red rose pinned to his left lapel. With a twinkle in his eye he shook my hand, moving quickly to the next adoring teen along his route. He waved as he headed towards the exit, burst through the glass doors and ran down the stairs to his waiting limo. I don’t remember what he said, but I do remember

how he made me feel. Politics is emotional. Why else would a discussion about the wearing of the niqab while taking the Canadian oath of citizenship become such a hot campaign topic? Emotion drives us, and hopefully it drives us to the polls. When Stephen Harper called the election, I was irritated. Despite my background as a broadcaster and political science major, I cringed at the prospect of 11 weeks of endless media analysis and political propaganda. With election day around the corner I’ve changed my tune and I am grateful for this unprecedented long campaign. It’s led to countless opportunities for heated emotional discussions with friends and family about our next prime minister. Scrolling my daily Facebook page, or reading the Delta Optimist, everyone is talking about the election and it’s not just about Justin’s hair, it’s about the future of our country and how we see ourselves. Emotions are at play here in my own community. Try having a discussion with someone about port expansion, traffic congestion, protecting farmland or the rising price of housing and you strike a chord.

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Our community is ever changing and those who represent us must speak on our behalf, lobby for our best interests and address our emotional needs. It’s a tall order but I’m confident everyone who’s put their name on the Delta ballot is emotionally committed and we must be too. The party volunteers are calling me at my Beach Grove home asking for my support, but I already know who I’ll be voting for. I’ve made my choice, and it was with my heart and not with my head. I give my support to the party that makes me feel good about myself and my country. In 1974 my music teacher thought it was appropriate to play the United States presidential anthem for our French Canadian prime minister, something I cringe at 40 years later. Since it was first played for George Washington in 1815, the lyrics remain true, “Hail to the chief who in triumph advances.” We shall see who that will be on Oct. 19 and it will be sung with emotion. Ingrid Abbott is a Delta-based freelance writer and broadcaster who has worked in radio and television for the past 25 years.

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October 9, 2015 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

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Delta St. merchant has long seen need to replace trees

Editor: Re: Delta should treasure our trees, not cut them down, letter to the editor, Oct. 7 First of all, as an elected official with an office on Delta Street, Vicki Huntington can’t really differentiate herself as a citizen from an elected representative in a letter to the editor. I am the biggest proponent for environmental issues and keeping trees. However, having run a business on Delta Street for over 10 years I know our sidewalks are in a sad state. Over the last 10 years I have written multiple letters to the municipality about the state of our sidewalks in Ladner Village and have watched municipal employees over these years spend many thousands of dollars patching up the sidewalks. If you look outside our

yoga studio, you will see multiple different material patching the street and corners ground down from where the stones have lifted. I have watched an old lady trip outside of our studio, smashing her face. To this day I still trip on the lifted sidewalks outside of the Dancing Pig and two years ago I attempted to push my 250-pound fatherin-law around the village in a wheelchair after he received a leg amputation. Every year when it rains, multiple areas, including outside our studio, turn the sidewalks into the Great Lakes of Delta Street. When these large puddles freeze over, it is a danger to everybody. They are the wrong trees for the village. The shallow roots have caused significant damage to the sidewalks and the buildings

with cracks extending right out into the street from one side to the other. Maybe Huntington should try talking to the Delta Street merchants instead of being “baffled” by them. We are the ones that deal with these issues on a daily basis. Yes, new trees will be smaller but we will still have trees. We need to think longterm in our village and not be so short-sighted. We don’t expect our elected representative to be baffled by us. A perfect example of how the beautification can work can be seen along 48th Avenue. The rest of the village needs the same respect and treatment. I challenge our MLA to try pushing a heavy wheelchair around the village and then see if she is still baffled. Michael Rudd Open Space Yoga

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A10 The Delta Optimist October 9, 2015 Letters to the Editor

Proponent says Roberts Bank is not an alternative for Trans Mountain pipeline

Editor: Re: Roberts Bank eyed for pipeline, Oct. 2 I am writing in response to an article about the proposed Trans Mountain Expansion Project. The article suggests Delta is an alternative option for an expanded marine terminal. From our perspective, it is not. We have answered questions about alternative terminal locations both inside and outside of the National Energy Board (NEB) regulatory process currently underway. In December 2013, we submitted our 15,000 Application to the NEB to expand our pipeline and facilities, including our

marine terminal in Burnaby. We outlined why we are proposing to expand the existing dock facilities, and why it is the best option. As part of the project Trans Mountain evaluated a number of potential marine locations on the West Coast, including Roberts Bank, and concluded that expansion of the existing terminal at Westridge is the best alternative. Our evaluation found the alternative locations were less favourable for a number of reasons, including environmental, technical and economic considerations. There is also an existing, well-established marine safety system in place for

vessels going to and from Westridge Marine Terminal, which safeguards multiple oil-handling facilities operating in Burrard Inlet, including ours. Activated in 1953, the Trans Mountain pipeline has been safely and responsibly transporting petroleum products from Alberta to B.C. and beyond for 60 years. We have safely loaded vessels in Burrard Inlet since 1956 without a single spill from marine operations. Trans Mountain remains committed to seeking input and answering questions about our proposal. However, we firmly believe that expanding our existing

dock facilities in Burnaby is the best, safest and most environmentally benign option. That’s the plan we have proposed, and that plan is currently almost two years into the most extensive regulatory review in the history of National Energy Board. We encourage Delta residents and all those interested to take the time to learn more about our proposal. We encourage them to provide feedback and ask us questions at www.transmountain.com. Michael Davies Senior Director of Marine Development Trans Mountain Expansion Project

Conservative MP taking credit for funding that pre-dates her arrival Editor: Taking credit where credit is not due shows a lack of ethics. The $440 million that Kerry-Lynne Findlay says she delivered to Delta in her many speeches is not what it appears. Using the word “delivered” is correct

as in delivering the mail. Beware the illusion of her hard work. For starters, $365 million was for the South Delta Perimeter Road, a project in the works long before Findlay arrived in politics. The other transportation

and infrastructure projects, such as dredging the Ladner Harbour and TFN water main, are all expected projects partially funded by any federal government. The community, education, sports, cultural and business activities must all

complete a grant form, then submit it to the government to request funding for their projects. This is the normal procedure. It is the grassroots organizations that do the hard work in initiating the request, not the MP. Carol La Croix

More Conservative fear mongering

Editor: Today I received a very important piece of information with my daily mail. It was warning me of terrible things that might happen should an NDP or Liberal government be elected on Oct. 19. I mean Thomas Mulcair will not just ruin but destroy 250,000 jobs if he is elected. Who would have known? Now the Liberals, their leader apparently just isn’t ready. From what I can gather, the Liberals will create a deficit. Seems that the Conservatives did a pretty good job of that themselves, after taking

over the huge surplus the Liberals had left them when voted out. I desperately wanted to know who I could thank for this important information. I could see something was written on the bottom of the card, but couldn’t read it. I thought whomever sent this to me must surely want to take credit for warning everyone about the black hole we will fall into if the NDP or Liberals are elected. So I pulled out my magnifying glasses only to find that it came from the “Authorized Agent of the Conservative Party.” M. Tietjen

Endorsement not appropriate

Editor: Re: Firefighters endorse Qualtrough after meeting with candidates, Oct. 7 The photo of Delta firefighters posing with Liberal candidate Carla Qualtrough disturbs me. Firefighters, police officers and military personnel when serving their respective communities ought not to be openly supporting any political party. Their duties are to the community/coun-

try and as such must be apolitical, at least in public. My husband served 25 years in the military, and although he saw little sense in supporting the Liberals that were in power for much of his quarter-century of service both in war and in peace, he did his duty without public endorsement of the party of his choice. Shame on Delta firefighters. S.M. Cruickshank

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October 9, 2015 The Delta Optimist A11 Letters to the Editor

Furniture shopping trip to Richmond improves after returning to Ladner

Editor: Re: No way to couch this: sofa hunting is a pain, Living Matters, Sept. 30 I was reading Barbara Gunn’s column and her dilemma of searching in vain to replace the couch she passed on to her son. My wife and I took the same trip to Richmond awhile back and too searched high and low to replace our aging set of three pieces, none of which

could be found to our pleasing. Some of the stuff we found should not even have been unwrapped, never mind displayed in a public place. Our disappointed shopping trip took us back home to Ladner before the rush hour through the George Massey Tunnel. Just by turning right from River Road onto Chisholm Street, we discovered a beautiful furniture store across from

Speed’s Pub, well stocked with great stuff and, of course, couches, love seats, recliners and much more. We purchased our dream furniture and even selected the fabric for it. Next time we are again in need we’ll skip the trip to Richmond and the slow crawl through the tunnel and shop right here in our beautiful and friendly Ladner. Beppe Gandola

Centre for Supportive Care Adult Grief Group Delta Hospice Society invites adults who have recently lost a loved one to participate in our safe, supportive group. Mondays 1:30 – 3:00 pm 6 weeks, November 2 – December 7 Harold & Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner Pre-registration required before the Faciliated by counsellor Jean Logan

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Delivering for Delta TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE • Spearheading the Secondary Channel Dredging Program • Dredging and harbour infrastructure improvements in Ladner harbour • Shore Power capabilities at Deltaport • Road/rail grade separations along Deltaport Way • Upgrades to Deltaport Causeway • Annacis Wastewater Centre • Deltaport Way Truck Staging Area • South Fraser Perimeter Road • Corporation of Delta Oliver Pump Station project • TFN Industrial Park Drainage Pump Station

COMMUNITY FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT • Lions Club picnic shelter at North Delta Community Park • Restoration of the historic Harris Barn in Ladner • Delta Gymnastics building elevator • Solar water heaters at Ladner/North Delta community pools • Refurbishment of the Delta Museum and Archives building

ENVIRONMENT & AGRICULTURE • Improved public access to Alaksen National Wildlife Area on Westham Island • B.C. Cranberry Research farm in Ladner • Bird Studies Canada for projects to reduce disturbances to shorebirds in the Fraser River Estuary Important Bird Area and reduce bird mortality across Metro Vancouver • Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust to conserve grassland and hedgerow habitat in the lower Fraser River Delta through agricultural stewardship

PUBLIC SAFETY • Marine Container Examination Facility at Tsawwassen First Nation • Upgrade the Boundary Bay Port of Entry • Storm-water management in Tsawwassen • Flood mitigation and dyking projects throughout Delta

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CREATING ECONOMIC GROWTH

• Zodiac Hurricane Technologies for the purchase of new inshore rescue vessels for the Canadian Coast Guard

• Canada has the best income growth in the G7 since 2007 – second in the G20

• Strongest business investment performance in the G7

• 1.3 million net new jobs. Over 90% fulltime. Over 80% private sector. Nearly two-thirds in high wage industries

• Second most attractive country for businesses to grow

• Avcorp to develop new technologies in metal bonding for production of aircraft parts • Canada Summer Jobs to support Delta businesses hiring local youth through the summer, providing valuable work experience and job training • Logico Carbon Solutions for software publishing research and development

• Bank of Canada says 80% of the Canadian economy is growing • Most competitive tax rates in the G7

SUPPORTING OUR SENIORS

• BCIT Annacis Island Campus Heavy Duty Equipment Operator Program

• Largest increase in GIS in 25 years • Income splitting for seniors • Tax-Free Savings Account

• Earthwise Society Youth Career Focus Work Experience Program

• Increase the contribution limit of Tax Free Savings Account

SPORTS & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

• Reducing the minimum withdrawal for RRIFs • New Home Accessibility Tax Credit

• Funding for Canada Day events across Delta

• Removed 380,000 seniors from tax rolls completely

• Tour de Delta White Spot Delta UCI Road Race hosting grant

• Doubled Pension Income Credit

• Tsawwassen Multicultural Celebrations

• Increased the maximum GIS earnings exemption to $3,500

• Tsawwassen Business Improvement Society Jubilee

• Automatic GIS renewal when ﬁling annual income taxes

• Tsawwassen Sun Festival • Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations across Delta • Funding for the Delta Police Pipe Band to attend ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands

SENIORS & VETERANS • Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club • Ladner Legion renovations • Ladner Lawn Bowling Club • DRS Earthwise Society Pocket Markets • Delta Meals on Wheels Expansion • Corporation of Delta Seniors Expo • Upgrades to Ladner Cenotaph

• AAA rating and stable outlook from Moody’s, Fitch and S&P

• Lowest overall tax rate on investment in the G7

EDUCATION & YOUTH • Boys and Girls Club Skills Link Program

• Soundest banking system in the world for 7 years

• Changed CPP so seniors can keep working and build pensions • Raised age limit for RRSP from 69 to 71 • Built new affordable housing for seniors – over 20,000 helped • Signiﬁcant funding to combat elder abuse • Created Minister of State for Seniors • Employment Insurance Compassionate Care Beneﬁts increased to six months • New funding for the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement • Establishment of the Canadian Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation • Expand the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers for a three-year period

• Increased age credit twice – tax savings to over 2 million seniors

HELPING FAMILIES: PUTTING MONEY BACK INTO THE POCKETS OF MOMS AND DADS • Federal tax burden at its lowest level in 50 years

• Reducing the Personal Income Tax Rate to 15%

• Typical family saving $6,600 annually

• Public Transit Tax Credit

• Removed over 1 million low-income Canadians from the tax rolls

• Increased the Pension Credit

• Removed nearly 380,000 seniors from the tax rolls • GST reduction – Down to 5% • Enhanced Universal Child Care Beneﬁt • Doubling the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit • Expanding Tax Free Savings Accounts • Income Splitting for Families • Children’s Arts Tax Credit

• Increased Child Care Expense Deduction • Increased Adoption Expense Tax Credit • Registered Disability Savings Plan • Increases to GIS • Volunteer Fireﬁghter Tax Credit • Search and rescue Volunteer Tax Credit • First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit • Increase to Basic Personal Exemption

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Those involved with the construction program at Delta Secondary are once again looking for a large project to get involved in. It could range from a shop, small cabin or possibly even a tiny home, says instructor Casey Mynott. “We’re looking to work with the community and see what projects that we might be able to get involved with,” he says. Students would work on the project at the school initially. “We would actually frame it up in our yard here and then that gets taken down and gets put on a truck and gets transported to a site.” Previous projects include cabins in

Stave Lake and 100 Mile House. Mynott is in his second year leading the program after it was helmed for many years by Wayne McKinnon. “He really defined what it was to really run a true high level carpentry program. So I’ve got some big shoes to fill,” says Mynott. Mynott says McKinnon, now retired, really wanted to see the program continue. “I was totally on board, to see the great things students were being offered and the opportunities they had.” It’s a life skills-based course, he explains. “Your house is going to need repairs, it’s going to need repainting, windows need to be replaced, hinges wear out. These are life skills the kids

are going to walk away with and be able to build on after they leave here.” There’s also a work experience portion of the course. “That’s part of that project, because it’s very real. There’s nothing more real than actually building something somebody’s going to live in.” Mynott, who also runs the automotive program at the Ladner high school, notes junior students in the construction program are involved in building sheds for clients in the community. The sheds are built at the school, taken down and then erected at the client’s home, he explains. To reach Mynott to discuss a large project or a shed, contact cmynott@ deltasd.bc.ca or call DSS at 604-9464194.

Singer/actress Christine Anton and special guest Perry Dickison will perform a concert later this month at Benediction Lutheran Church in Tsawwassen. Sing A Song With Me will feature the music of Irving Berlin, Stephen Sondheim and others. Anton has been a singer and performer since childhood and has enjoyed an extensive career in opera, musical theatre, film and television. She appeared as Gretel in the now classic CBC production Hansel and Gretel with Judith Forst and Maureen Forrester, is an original member of the Vancouver Chamber Choir and a 30-year veteran of the Vancouver Opera Chorus. Recently she has performed jazz standards with the Ice-jam Trio, is enjoying her role as choral director for Benediction Lutheran and music making with Dickison, a pianist/singer. Dickison, who has enjoyed accompanying Anton since 2008, has produced and recorded three solo vocal albums, featuring standards, pop, Broadway, Christmas and inspirational repertoire. The concert is set for Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church, 5575-6th Ave. Tickets are $15 and available at the door or by calling 604-943-3432.

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A14 The Delta Optimist October 9, 2015

leisure&lifestyles

Guild set for busy fall season BY

NOREEN FAIRWEATHER Optimist contributor

With the September celebration of the South Delta Artists Guild 40th anniversary happily accomplished and the choice made by popular vote from All About Delta paintings for a new set of eight greeting cards promoting Delta, the guild enters the fall season with both a sense of achievement and fresh energy for the challenges ahead. Member artists whose work was chosen by public vote to make up the new set of paintings provided work in pastel, acrylic, watercolour and oil, inspired by farming, Ladner Village, spectacular scenery, nature, boats and the sea, and memories of pioneer days. Kathy Swift, Ulf Ottho, Marlene Strain, Nancy Dean, Jodie Blaney, Monica Burrow, Jacquie Dunn and Catherine Sheppard anticipate seeing their work produced as a card set avail-

PHOTO BY ROD WINNING

It was history in the making when South Delta Artists Guild president Nancy Dean (left), Margaret Scullion and Wynn Dennett (right) celebrated the guild’s recent 40th anniversary. Scullion was one of the seven artists who founded the guild in 1975 and Dennett, still flourishing at 96, joined in 1979.

able at Gallery 1710 and locally within a month. The guild’s latest show, Local Colour, is showing at Gallery 1710 until Oct. 25, and artists were given

freedom to interpret the title any way they wished. The result is an inventive mix of form and experimentation with colour as the basic inspiration.

Gallery 1710, adjacent to the South Delta Recreation Centre, is open Thursday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is wheelchair accessible.

The guild’s monthly meetings, usually held on the first Monday from 6.30 to 9 p.m., always include an art demonstration and a meet-and-greet refresh-

ment time. The South Delta Artists Guild has turned the Kiwanis Longhouse, its home base since 2000, into one of the busiest and well-used local facilities, a non-profit society run by its members, each of whom takes on a volunteer responsibility. There is always visual art on show and for sale in Gallery 1710, and the studio is in daily use for dropin programs, individual member use and workshops open to all. Artists expert in their particular fields lead workshops that deal with all aspects of visual art, for beginners to selling artists wishing to expand their knowledge and technique, and can range from three hours in length, to weekends and, occasionally, to a five-day week. Fees are modest and full information on upcoming workshops and the South Delta Artists Guild in general can be found at www. southdeltaartistsguild.com.

OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 10:00AM-11:30AM 6:30PM-8:00PM Tsawwassen Optometry Clinic is holding it’s 4th annual open house, in honour of Optometry Giving Sights “World Sight Day Challenge” WHEN: WHERE: WHY:

Saturday October 17th, 2015 from 10am-12pm Our office is located at #214-1077 56 St., in Tsawwassen To raise money for vital eye care, in the world’s poorest communities

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leisure&lifestyles health&fitness

How to bounce back to a healthy routine If you’ve fallen off the wagon, dust yourself off and adjust your attitude Well on Your Way

aving been a trainer for over two decades now (Wow, I’m getting old. When the heck did that happen?), I know there are a lot of people that have a hard time getting fit and losing weight. In my 20-plus years of being “in the trenches,” I have found that most people can find the energy and enthusiasm to start a fitness plan, or a new eating plan. We make a commitment to ourselves and we start. No problem. Where the challenge lies is in staying committed to those goals on an ongoing

basis. Think about how many times you have triumphantly told yourself that today is going to be the day, only to have that same enthusiasm wane as the days pass. Or, how many of you have promised yourself, “I will start on Monday,” only to have Friday come and everything we promised ourselves, and were kicking ass doing on Monday and Tuesday, is slowly starting to fall to the “not so important anymore” category in our daily lives. All these broken promises to ourselves can leave us feeling resentful, frustrated and angry. But, we are only human and we all fall and slip with our health goals. I even fall prey to this. There are some weekends where pizza, cookies and rum dominate

my Saturday and Sunday nights and then Monday comes for me too. Now, first off I want you to know that making poor choices with your health, when you promised yourself that you wouldn’t, is not failure. Failure is not even recognizing that you need to change your lifestyle. Ignorance is the biggest indicator to failure. Whereas admitting that you need to change some (or a lot) of things in your life to feel better, and then falling on your face every so often, is completely, utterly human. So, what can you do next time you fall off the wagon? You have three choices. You can: A) Crawl back into bed and throw the covers over your head; B) Yell and scream and

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blame everyone else for your slip up; or C) Dust yourself off and bounce back. And, you guessed it, C is the clear winner. To successfully pick ourselves up takes strength from within, support from those around you, responsibility on your part, an ability to embrace challenge and change, and a neverstop-bouncing back attitude. First, strength within happens through selflove. You have to convince yourself that you are worth it, that even if you are starting over again you are still way farther ahead than you would be if you didn’t. You need to remind yourself that you are making better choices in your life — for your life. Second, lean on those

around you. Don’t feel like a burden; get help from your family, your social circle and even social media. The more people that know you need help staying on track, the more people can help. And, who knows, maybe one day they may need your help too. Third, take responsibility for your actions. This is a tough one. It can be a hard pill to swallow, but recognize that you are completely and utterly in control of your actions. No one is stopping you from exercise (you are the one creating the “I am too busy... too tired... too unmotivated... too sore... too old...” excuses that stop you from getting those runners on), and no one is stuffing bad choices down

your throat in the form of burgers and beer. Take responsibility, learn from your mistakes, bounce back up and move on. Finally, it’s important to embrace the challenges and the inevitable adjustment that has to happen to change the direction of your health. Don’t put up stop signs. If you want to make a change, start and then get out of your way and let the changes happen. Work on those little grasshopper, and then you will find that you can bounce back, come back and live through anything. PJ Wren is a local personal trainer and writer. You can check out her newest online course, Over 40: Becoming a Fat Burning Machine, at www.fitnesswithpj.com.

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leisure&lifestyles Presents

Now’s perfect time to plant that garlic many opinions on spacing, but I’ve planted five inches anne marrison apart and still harvested large cloves of hard-neck Green garlic. When the first garlic Room shoots start emerging is the time that many in-ground Most vegetables need to gardeners notice one or be watered all through their two renegade shoots that growing season, but garlic escaped harvesting. is one crop that can hanIf you leave them in dle intermittent drying out place, each individual clove through May and can do in each cluster makes make without water altogether by a cluster of its own. the time July starts. They’re smaller, but quite Garlic is very hardy and eatable. pests dislike it — even the The next time garlic voles that may spend winter needs attention is when it turning fall-planted shallots sprouts stalks in late spring into rows and produces of holes. what look “October is the Shallots like large perfect month to grown in buds. These containers are garlic plant garlic but escape this scapes and there’s no huge problem. they need to October is problem planting be removed the perfect through winter. Later or the month to cloves will planting, though, be smaller. plant garlic means slower They’re very but there’s no huge sprouting and cloves tasty sliced into stir-fries problem are often smaller.” or soup. planting By July through (or earlier winter. Later planting, though, means if we have another long slower sprouting and cloves drought) garlic leaves start are often smaller. browning at the ends and Garlic loves soil that sometime in August will includes compost, fish ferhave died right back. It’s tilizer or organic fertilizer. best to harvest them in a Mulching deters weeds and sunny spell because garlic holds on to moisture, even cures much better in sun. in dry spells. If you wait too long to This covering can be harvest them the stalks mushroom manure, comshrivel up and lose contact post or grass clippings. with the clusters. For planting, the garlic At that point some clusters are broken apart clusters escape harvesting and each clove planted entirely. with the point up. There are You’ll find their newly-

sprouted shoots later in late fall or spring. Garlic lasts longer if you can store it in a cool spot. Hard-neck garlic is very difficult to braid and is better stored in a mesh bag with the roots and stem cut short. Mesh fruit bags can be re-used for this. Hard-neck garlic doesn’t keep quite as well as softneck garlic but hard-neck has much larger cloves. Soft-neck is easier to braid. But the hard-neck garlic is by far my favourite and is the variety most widely sold. Varieties abound. Music, Red Russian, Persian Star and Fish Lake #3 are all excellent, but there are exuberant descriptions of countless other garlic kinds. Another interesting variety is Elephant Garlic, which is really a kind of leek. This has very large, longstoring cloves. It’s said these can weigh up to one pound. It’s a perennial but can apparently harbour diseases unless you dig it up every year and replant a few cloves. Garlic has very deep roots in time. In ancient Egypt, it was apparently a popular medicine and some of the art in the pyramids show garlic. The Chinese are said to have been eating garlic for 6,000 years and possibly even earlier. Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions. Send them to her via amarrison@shaw.ca. It helps if you tell me your city or region.

Tax & Estate Planning Educational Workshops Join Veronica Carroll, Executive Director of the Delta Hospital Foundation, at the Coast Tsawwassen as she presents two free information sessions: Estate Planning & Taking Care of Those You Love:

October 27, 5pm - 7pm

Guest Speaker: Oliver B. Hamilton Associate Counsel, Severide Law

Tax Benefits & Charitable Giving:

November 24, 5pm - 7pm

Guest Speaker: Tammy Hansen, CPA, CGA Cran & Company

Attend these sessions to learn how to build a Plan that will ensure your loved ones are taken care of. We will also provide information on leaving a legacy for the community that you care deeply for. Space is limited so please contact Shari Barr to reserve your spot: E: info@dhfoundation.ca T: 604.940.9695 604 940 9695

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FOR THE PLEASURE OF SEEING HER AGAIN ORIGINALLY DIRECTED BY GLYNIS LEYSHON • A FULL CIRCLE: FIRST NATIONS PERFORMANCE PRODUCTION

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A18 The Delta Optimist October 9, 2015 Live Green

Take an eco-friendly approach to grocery shopping While adopting an ecofriendly lifestyle might seem like a major commitment, many people find such an endeavour is far easier than they initially expected, as some relatively minor modifications here or there can make a substantial impact on the environment. One of the easiest ways to go green is to make more eco-friendly choices at the

grocery store. Shopping for and preparing meals can be done in an eco-friendly way that benefits the planet as well as personal health. Here are some ideas for going green at the grocery store that do not require a big commitment: • Begin in the produce aisle. When shopping for produce, stock up on plenty of organic fruits and vegeta-

bles, which are now readily available at many grocery stores. Ask the produce manager if the store sells locally grown produce, and purchase only those products when they are available. • Buy only what you need. Shoppers are often tempted to go from aisle to aisle, buying items they both need and don’t need.

Caving in to such temptation can be wasteful unless items purchased have long shelf lives. Before visiting the store, make a shopping list and stick with it. Not only will you save money, but you will avoid throwing out spoiled foods as well. • Purchase store-made items. If you’re looking for deli meats or bread for dinner, visit the store’s bakeries, kitchens and delis, where employees cook foods right inside of the supermarket, a practice that cuts down on shipping of pre-made frozen foods produced elsewhere. Many stores carry their own homemade breads, cakes, doughnuts, dinner entrees and sandwiches. • Ask questions in the meat department. Don’t be shy about asking store butchers where the beef and chicken for sale comes from. If the meat and poultry is not locally raised and all-natural, look for alternatives in the store or shop elsewhere. • Shop only the perimeter of the store. Many stores

Real Action to Preserve Delta’s Environment: RAMSAR Designation for Burns Bog and Fraser River Delta Improved Public Access to Alaksen National Wildlife Area Advocating on Behalf of Farmers Affected by Tilbury LNG Expansion Shore Power Capabilities at Deltaport Funding for Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust and Bird Studies Canada www.kerrylynneﬁndlay.ca kerrylynnefindlay@gmail.com 778-300-9397 " @KerryLynneFindl ! Kerry-Lynne Findlay Authorized by the official agent for Kerry-Lynne Findlay

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Eco-friendly shoppers can focus on organic items to decrease their carbon footprints. stock dietary staples along the outer edges of the store. The interior bulk of the store contains packaged, processed foods that are not as eco-friendly. • Buy in bulk whenever possible. Stock up on staples like toilet paper and other items. Bulk items are packaged together, which reduces the amount of packaging needed. Separate meat and poultry

into smaller portion sizes at home before freezing. • Bring reusable tote bags. Even though many plastic shopping bags are made from recycled materials, many of these bags end up in the trash after use. Reusable cloth bags are more eco-friendly. Just be sure to wash them frequently so you clean them of any bacteria that may accumulate over time.

Going green can extend all the way to pet ownership Do you bring reusable tote bags with you to the farmer’s market and program your thermostat to a lower temperature when you’re out on the town or sleeping? Is a hybrid car parked in your garage? Even if you are already making great strides to reduce your environmental footprint, chances are you can still find additional ways to live a more ecofriendly lifestyle. For example, if you own a pet, explore the following ways to incorporate green living into pet care: Adoption Adopting a dog, cat, bird or bunny from a local animal shelter or rescue organization is more environmentally friendly than buying directly from a breeder. Overpopulation of pets contributes to waste, and adopting a shelter animal can help maintain the pet population while providing pets with a new home. Buying in bulk Purchasing pet food and other products in bulk saves you trips to the store and reduces the need for additional packaging. Consider chipping in with other pet owners and splitting large bags of food or other supplies if you have too

much surplus. You also can donate any extra food or supplies you don’t use to an area rescue group. When buying, look for products made from natural, organic and recycled materials. Shop at local pet supply stores to minimize fuel consumption. Pet foods Seemingly endless selections of pet food makes it difficult to find the right foods for your furry friends. Foods made of all-natural, organic ingredients tend to be the most eco-friendly. Check to see where a particular food is manufactured. Foods that are made overseas may not meet the stringent requirements placed on food by North American regulatory bodies, and transporting such foods consumes fuel and other resources, making them less eco-friendly than locally produced foods. Cleaning Pet waste is not only a nuisance and eye sore, but detrimental to the environment. Dog waste can be toxic to a lawn, causing discolouration and burns. Promptly picking up and properly disposing of waste can reduce the likelihood of a potential parasite infestation.

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A Warm and Joyful welcome to...

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Benediction Lutheran Church

All Saints Anglican Church 4960 – 48th Ave., Ladner Phone 604-946-6254 www.ladnerunited.org

Service of Holy Communion 9:00 am Sunday

Women’s Bible Study 9:00 am Thursday

SUNDAY - 9:30AM YOUTH/ADULT BIBLE STUDIES 10:30 am Coffee & Fellowship 11:00 am WORSHIP & GROWTH Thursday 6:45pm AWANA Children’s Club FRIDAY - 7:00pm

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Sunday S UNDAY am Traditional 88 am TraditionalHoly HolyCommunion Communion 10 am Contemporary HolyCommunion, Communion, 10 am Contemporary Holy with children’s and youth programmes with children’s and youth programmes 7 pm Music & Meditation Wednesday W EDNESDAY 11 amHoly HolyCommunion, Communion,followed followedbyby lunch 11 am lunch Fellowship groups meet throughout the week. Please call the church for more information. www.stdavidsdelta.com www.facebook.com/anglicanchurch For summer youth activities, please visit our website.

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Think of the years that have passed since people have gathered to sing a song of celebration for the yearly harvest. As the pumpkins lie waiting in the field to be harvested and the crops are all being pulled into the barns ready for distribution, I realize how fortunate I am to live in a place of such abundance. So at this time of year especially, I begin to hum my favorite ancient hymn by Henry Alford, “Come ye thankful people come.” Come, ye thankful people, come, raise the song of harvest home; All is safely gathered in, ere the winter storms begin. God our Maker doth provide for our wants to be supplied; Come to God’s own temple, come, raise the song of harvest home.

I know that in times of sadness or sorrow it’s very difficult to find joy or celebration. However, it must be a part of our discipline of prayer to remember that God is with us and will never leave us — even in the most difficult of circumstances. Now is the time to give thanks! Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! (Psalm 105:1) So, on this Thanksgiving weekend, let’s find something that reminds us that we are all loved by God. Let us lift our heads to see the bright colours of the harvest and remember that God calls us to proclaim God’s faithfulness and love throughout the world. Happy thanksgiving everyone!

The Creation Science Association of BC presents:

The Ultimate Proof of Creation by Dr. Jason Lisle

Saturday October 17 6:30pm Evolution and Errors in Reasoning 8:00pm Astronomy Confirms Creation (includes a thorough treatment of the Distant Starlight topic)

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Home of the South Delta Food Bank & Creation Station Daycare Sunday Service at 10:00 am + Nursery & Children Services

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2nd Sunday 9:30 am Kin Village 3rd Sunday 2:00 pm The Waterford

This Feature runs every Friday.

Jason Lisle earned his Ph.D. in astrophysics at the University of Colorado in Boulder, where his research specialized in the solar photosphere. Dr. Lisle then focused on apologetics ministry, writing and speaking on science topics and the defence of the Christian faith. His most well-known book, “The Ultimate Proof of Creation”, demonstrates that biblical creation is the only logical possibility for origins!

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Locals taking part in Great B.C. ShakeOut BY

JESSICA KERR

jkerr@delta-optimist.com

Corporation of Delta staff will join other individuals and organizations across B.C. next week for a province-wide earthquake drill. The B.C. Earthquake Alliance Society is once again organizing the Great British Columbia ShakeOut. Set for 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, the annual event is aimed at enhancing public awareness of the potential for a major earthquake in this region and to encourage personal preparedness. During the drill, participants are asked to “drop, cover and hold on” for up to two minutes in response to a simulated earthquake. “In other parts of the world, an increased awareness about what to do during an earthquake has been proven to reduce injuries and deaths,” fire Chief Dan Copeland stated in a report to Delta council. “As British Columbia is at high risk for a major earthquake, it is important that individuals prepare for a major earthquake and practice proper response for self protection.”

B.C.’s coast is the most earthquake-prone region in the country. “An earthquake capable of causing structural damage is predicted to occur every 10 years,” Copeland said in his report. “A subduction earthquake occurring on the fault line off the west coast of Vancouver Island could cause extensive damage.” The chief referenced the August windstorm that resulted in widespread power outages across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, which saw some areas without electricity for several days. “This was a short-term loss of one utility but was a clear reminder that emergency preparedness is of utmost importance at all times,” he said. “In a major event, such as an earthquake, all utilities may be down for a much longer period of time.” It’s recommended that residents have enough supplies on hand to be selfsufficient for 72 hours following a major disaster. For more information on the earthquake drill, or to register, visit www.shakeoutbc.ca.

Apply to be our Executive Director Applications from qualified individuals are invited for the position of Executive Director at the Delta Chamber of Commerce (DCC). Our Chamber is a 450+ business organization in the Municipality of Delta. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will be responsible for the overall management of the organization with an emphasis on membership growth, sponsor development and a roster of events including fund raising. The ED will provide strong visionary leadership while keeping the Board informed and responsive to the needs of members. The ED’s strategic thinking will assist the Board in developing and implementing long-term planning objectives. The ED will deliver on these objectives with support from a team of employees. Key Responsibilities: • Promote, manage and operate the DCC in compliance with its bylaws and ensure it achieves its goals and objectives. • Update the Board on issues, trends and other internal or external matters that could impact the DCC or its members. • Maintain an accurate record of all proceedings of the Board and Board Committees. • Provide input into the Strategic Plan; and implement and manage. • Prepare the Annual Operating Budget, in conjunction with the Treasurer. • Maintain the organizational, accounting and financial records of the Chamber. • Manage the organization and delivery of luncheons, seminars, networking events and all other Chamber activities. • Increase the value proposition of Chamber membership for existing and future members. • Develop and implement new programs and revise existing programs to ensure the ongoing effectiveness and relevance of the Chamber. • Act as Chamber liaison with members, other Chambers, business organizations and all levels of government The DCC is looking for a leader with a proven track record of positively impacting change; someone recognized for their business expertise, interpersonal skills and leadership qualities. It will be important for the new ED to maintain knowledge of issues affecting business, government and public affairs and to deal with such issues with a high degree of diplomacy. To succeed, the new ED must have a high degree of expertise in the dynamics of, and the sensitivity to, working with a volunteer-led, not-forprofit organization. To apply, email your résumé and CV to careers@deltachamber.ca by close of business on Monday, October 12, 2015. Please note, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. “strengthening commerce and industry because Delta matters”

October 9, 2015 The Delta Optimist A21

Notice of Property Tax Exemptions for 2016 Please note that the Corporation of Delta intends to provide exemption from property taxes for a period of one year (2016 taxation year) for the properties listed below. Estimated municipal taxes are shown for the year 2016 and for the following two years as required by Section 227 of the Community Charter. Delta Permissive Taxation Exemption Bylaw No. 7467, 2015. Estimated Municipal Taxes Organization Name

Address

828 Air Cadet Squadron Sponsoring Committee

1720 56 Street

Abbeyfield House - St. David’s Society

1117 51A Street

2016 ($)

2017 ($)

2018 ($)

300

6,150

6,300

6,400

Augustinian Monastery of British Columbia

3890 Arthur Drive

200

Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC (Hillside)

11339 84 Avenue

12,050

12,300

12,500

Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC (Winskill)

5575 9 Avenue

900

Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC (Errol Wintemute)

4727 Arthur Drive

21,100

21,500

21,900 33,200

British Columbia Waterfowl Society

5191 Robertson Road

31,900

32,500

British Columbia Waterfowl Society

Waterfowl Habitats

3,550

3,600

3,700

Columbus Charities Association (Columbus Lodge)

8850 118A Street

9,650

9,800

10,000

Delta Branch No. 61 of The Royal Canadian Legion

4896 Delta Street

5,750

5,900

6,000

Delta Chamber of Commerce

6201 60 Avenue

8,150

8,300

8,500 18,000

Delta Community Living Society

3800 72 Street

17,300

17,600

Delta Community Living Society

3810 72 Street

6,000

6,100

6,200

Delta Community Living Society

4917 Delta Street

11,900

12,100

12,300 1,600

Delta Community Music School

4705 Arthur Drive

1,550

1,600

Delta Fire and Emergency Services (Training Facility)

4990 104 Street

1,500

Delta Gymnastics Society

4680 Clarence Taylor Crescent

34,650

35,300

36,000

Delta Hospice Society

1521 56 Street

16,000

16,300

16,600

Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society

4816 Delta Street

6,650

6,800

6,900

Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society

4824 Delta Street

9,050

9,200

9,400

Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society

4830 Delta Street

8,300

8,500

8,700

Delta Lodge #21, Independent Order of Odd Fellows

5425 Ladner Trunk Road

8,250

8,400

8,600