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Mayor adjourns public hearing on Southlands Mayor Lois Jackson adjourned the contentious Southlands public hearing Saturday afternoon after five days of presentations.

The public still has an opportunity to comment on the Century Group proposal through written submissions, which will be accepted until noon tomorrow at municipal hall.

Civic politicians heard from almost 400 speakers over the course of 25 hours during the public hearing at the South Delta Recreation Centre last week.

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Pilot breaks leg in airpark crash

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A group of Arthur Drive residents say it’s been a nightmare on weekends with all the parties at the restored Harris Barn (background). Pictured from left: Doug Halliday, Tara and Rick Sudbury, BJ Pumfrey, Anne and Perry Long, Hope Halliday.

Barn not a good neighbour Residents adjacent to new public venue in Ladner complain about noisy gatherings BY

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A group of Arthur Drive residents say Delta has broken its own rules by building a noisy

party barn in their neighbourhood.

Tara Sudbury and her husband Rick are dismayed with what’s been taking place at the Harris Barn every weekend since the venue opened this spring, wonder-

ing if the Corporation of Delta is breaking all kinds of regulations by setting up a banquet facility close to their back yard and in the Agricultural Land Reserve.

“There was no notification that

this would be used as an event venue for 475 people, 7 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week.

There was no notification this was See BARN page 4

A pilot is recovering from a broken leg after a small plane crashed at the Delta Heritage Airpark over the weekend.

The crash occurred at about 11:30 a.m. Sunday. According to witnesses, the home-built Zodiac encountered unknown issues right after take-off at the East Delta airstrip.

The plane touched down and then immediately took off again before crashing into the weeds.

The pilot, a 38-year-old man, was the lone occupant.

The Transportation Safety Board was contacted and advised of the crash, but did not visit the scene.

Delta police are investigating the crash, but it does not appear there are any external factors or issues with the plane that could have contributed to the crash, said A/Sgt. Sarah Swallow.

Fire crews responded to the crash as well, however, there were no hazardous materials or environmental issues as a result of the incident.

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Mayor adjourns hearing

Public has until tomorrow to provide written submissions on contentious Southlands proposal BY

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Tomorrow will be the last chance for residents to have their say on the controversial Southlands development proposal, but in writing only.

On Saturday afternoon, well into the fifth day of the public hearing at the South Delta Recreation Centre, Mayor Lois Jackson announced it had been decided that enough oral presentations had been heard.

Written submission will be accepted until noon on Thursday at municipal hall.

Delta council will reconvene the hearing on Friday at 9 a.m. at the hall to ask any further questions from staff and consider officially ending the hearing. A special meeting will then commence to consider further action.

The public hearing lived up to advanced billing, showing just how divisive the issue has become.

Starting last Monday, but taking a break for Halloween on Thursday, it drew large crowds throughout the week.

It was obvious the application by the Century Group, although different than previous development pitches, has fierce resistance. This time around, however, there’s also been significant support, with

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Red-clad opponents let Delta council know they didn’t like Century Group’s development application for the Southlands during last week’s public hearing at the South Delta Recreation Centre. both sides acknowledging the division in the community.

After almost 400 people made it to the microphone, the number of speakers in opposition outnumbered those in support by an almost 60-40 margin.

The Century plan calls for 950 housing units while transferring 80 per cent of the 217-hectare (537-acre) Tsawwassen property to Delta, much of it for farming. The mix of housing would be constructed in an area reported to have the poorest soil quality, but it’s also next door to the exist-

ing Boundary Bay neighbourhood, which came out to oppose the plan.

Raising questions over how much of the acreage would end up as farmland, opponents, many wearing red baseball caps reading “No Houses,” insisted the entire site can and should be farmed.

They also cited traffic, flooding and wildlife concerns. Questioning the affordability of the new housing, they noted the development is in the wrong location, suggesting more density be added to the town centre.

Supporters said a greater variety of housing is needed for young families and downsizers, while pointing out that poor agricultural land would not only be improved but put into public hands.

Gordon Spetifore, whose family originally owned and farmed the property, described drainage and soil problems, noting their operations didn’t have as good yields as other farms.

Brent Kelly, who currently farms the site, also noted problems, including losing tens of thousands of dollars recently due to flooding.

Supporters, many wearing “Yes” stickers and some sporting green T-shirts, accused opponents of being NIMBYs, a claim that was strongly refuted.

Following the conclusion of Saturday’s session, Century Group president Sean Hodgins told the Optimist he was surprised and humbled by the number of people who came out to show support.

Although many who spoke clearly felt strongly about the issue, the hearing was largely civil with only the occasional bemoaning and jeering.

Public had opportunity to be heard: mayor Lois Jackson says little in the way of new information offered as hearing reaches fifth day

The process has been completely open and fair throughout, Mayor Lois Jackson said Monday of the public hearing on the Southlands development application.

On late Saturday afternoon, as the hearing was well into its fifth day, Jackson seemed to surprise everyone in the audience at the South Delta Recreation Centre by reading a statement that the hearing was adjourned and Delta council would no longer hear oral submissions.

Close to 400 had spoken by that time, although another 70 or so were still on the speakers’ list as well as more than 60 on another list wanting a second chance to speak.

The mayor read that she was exercising her ability to make the call

under the Local Government Act to no longer hear oral submissions, although people can still submit written statements until Thursday.

About 200 people were in the audience Saturday when the mayor made the announcement, a couple standing up PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE to let Jackson Mayor Lois Jackson and fellow members of Delta council heard more than know what they 25 hours of presentations over five days at the Southlands public hearing. thought of her and have their questions intended to conduct a fair decision.

Saying many people were and transparent assessment. answered.

She said by late Saturday However, Jackson told concerned the democratic afternoon and after hunthe Optimist Monday that, process was being ignored, dreds of speakers, no new in fact, has been happenSouthlands the Facts said information had been preing, noting every effort had the decision left the comsented for some time. been taken to ensure the munity doubting whether “I didn’t want to deny public got a chance to speak the mayor and council ever

people from bringing new information forward. You could feel the mood of the audience when they say, ‘We’ve got nothing more to add,’ and some people got a little bit off track, but I allowed that to be brought forward anyways because people have the right to speak. I think we have a very, very good process and it has been very transparent, despite what some are saying.

“We have followed through, I believe, with everything we’ve promised in terms of access and hours and responses.

From my position as mayor, I thought we pretty well heard it all and if there was something more to add, people have an opportunity to do that for almost a week.”

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not going to be a passive heritage venue. What we were told is it would be used to celebrate the farming heritage,” she told the Optimist.

Opened in late May, the historic Harris Barn was relocated from a property on 64th Street, reassembled and refurbished at Hawthorne Grove Park, also known as the Kirkland House site. The Ladner property already had the restored heritage house maintained by the Kirkland House Foundation, which entered an agreement with the municipality to run the barn as well.

Already fully booked for weddings and other events every weekend this year and throughout 2014, the barn has 8,000 square feet of space over two floors.

The addition of the barn to the Ladner site provides a new venue for large special events that had previously been lacking in Delta, according to the municipality.

However, since the barn opened for business,

every weekend has been a noisy nightmare, said Rick Sudbury, who has called the police numerous times, including last weekend during the Delta Farmers’ Institute annual dinner.

noting area residents were given the impression the facility, at most, would be used as a meeting venue for community groups. He said it’s a full-time, moneymaking banquet operation, which has wreaked havoc on the peaceful enjoyment of his property.

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Kirkland House Society president Colin Campbell spoke at the opening of the Harris Barn in May. Making things more annoying is the lighting, he said, noting a recent Delta Hospital Foundation gala had a light show that made the slough look like Las Vegas.

Questioning how a commercial banquet facility could be built within feet of Chillukthan Slough, Perry Long, who lives down the street, said a private business would have been stopped in its tracks trying to operate a “party barn” in the ALR, but Delta thinks it can get away with it.

Doug Halliday agreed,

Questioning Delta’s right to build such an operation, including a paved parking lot, the Sudburys have filed for a judicial review.

The group represented its grievances to the Delta parks and recreation commission a few weeks ago, citing party noise, public drunkenness, car alarms, increased traffic, light pollution, potential for slough pollution and continual police attendance.

Parks and recreation department director Ken Kuntz told the Optimist there was a learning curve

and many changes have already been implemented since the barn’s opening to address concerns,.

Those changes include keeping the big barn doors closed during events, more stringent security deposit rules and a Delta staffer being on hand, at no cost to taxpayers, to ensure rules are being followed.

“I think we’ve made great strides. We’ve got more work to be done but we’ve solved a lot of the problems,” he said.

Colin Campbell, president of the Kirkland House Society, said wedding receptions have been held on the grounds for the last few years with only a tent as a cover.

Campbell, who lives two blocks from the barn, also noted the venue is for Delta groups to use during the week, while weddings and other events are only permitted on weekends.

He said changes implemented since summer have resulted in minimal noise.

“I’ve asked my immediate neighbours and on both sides and across the street if they heard the music and if it bothers them and they all laughed and said, ‘Yes, we can hear that there is music, but it doesn’t bother us.’ We cut the sound way down and it’s not at a nuisance level any longer.”

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Delta provides Victoria with input on bridge Provincial project could offer alternate access for Ladner BY

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Corporation of Delta staff is working with the province to make sure the community gets the most out of the George Massey Tunnel replacement project.

At the Delta council meeting Monday night, staff outlined a number of areas of concern, as well as opportunities for Delta to reap additional benefits from the project, including an alternate access into Ladner and enhancing access to the Vancouver Landfill.

The report to council, which will also be sent to Premier Christy Clark, Transportation Minister Todd Stone, both Delta MLAs and Geoff Freer, executive director of the Gateway Program, also outlines a number of concerns associated with the replacement.

Delta wants to ensure any impacts to agricultural land are minimized, a recently upgraded irrigation system is not adversely affected and that effective public consultation is maintained throughout the project.

“I’m very happy, of course, that we could put this together as quickly as possible,” said Mayor Lois Jackson.

Jackson spoke out last week, voicing her disappointment over other Lower Mainland mayors’ objections to the project.

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Jackson put forward a motion to have the report redirected to Metro chief administrative officer Carol Mason for a higher level of analysis, but could not even get a seconder for her motion.

“It was very discouraging for me to hear that,” the mayor said Monday night.

The aging tunnel is quickly getting to the end of its lifespan.

Opened in 1959, the tunnel, which sees more than 80,000 vehicles per day, only has between 10 and 15 years of serviceable life left before major operating systems need to be replaced, said Delta CAO George Harvie. The tunnel does not meet modern seismic guidelines and traffic routinely lines up for anywhere from 1.5 to five kilometers.

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Given it will be several years before there’s any relief from traffic congestion, Coun. Ian Paton suggested short-term improvements, such as better lighting, painting the inside of the tunnel and improving the Steveston exit, still need to be put in place.

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The Corporation of Delta has been recognized for sound fiscal management, but residents shouldn’t expect to see their annual tax bill lowered any time soon.

Municipal hall recently announced that it has received accolades as “Most Fiscally Responsible” and “Most Improved” by NAIOP Vancouver, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association.

“Both of these awards speak to the financial leadership of this council,” said Mayor Lois Jackson. “Our commitment to providing innovative tax incentive programs, keeping property taxes low and investing in new infrastructure, while adhering to Delta’s no new borrowing policy, has established Delta as a municipal leader in fiscal management.”

A civic press release stated Delta’s awards are part of NAIOP’s annual Municipal Report Card, which compares the performance of 21 municipalities in Metro Vancouver, with a focus on the industrial mar-

operating,” he explained. ket. According to NAIOP, Finance manager Vivian Delta has successfully manKoo said Delta has several aged to keep cost increases statutory reserves, which in line with overall inflaare required under the tion.

The mayor’s office points Community Charter, including money set out that by the end aside for specific of 2013, Delta’s purposes, includgeneral debt will be ing equipment down to $2.2 milreplacement. lion, a significant There’s also drop from a high general surplus of $44.7 million in pot that, with 2000. With Delta’s council’s approvcontinued commitKarl Preuss al, can be used ment to “pay as you go” project funding, Finance director to support other types of one-time in just a few more items. That money can be years, the general debt will used if unforeseen events be entirely eliminated. arise, such as a major sewer However, that doesn’t break, although that money mean municipal taxes will is mostly used for one-time be any lower, said finance director Karl Preuss, noting expenditures not originally budgeted. the focus is to reduce the Preuss added that a good debt. example would be the accuAs far as reserves, he mulated surplus was built told the Optimist they are up enough for council to structured so they are used commit $2 million to be set for one-time only expendiaside for a major dredging tures, and once those monprogram, which involved ies are spent, they’re gone. funding from senior govern“If I used it to offset ment. a tax increase, well, that “There’s a prime examwould be OK for the first ple. We have that money year but then, if it’s an available, this is something ongoing operating expense, the community wanted to I’d have to increase the do, so we set aside our $2 taxes that much more in order to continue paying the million to do that project.”

November 6, 2013 The Delta Optimist A7 Business

Trio of Delta companies named as finalists for Georgie Awards Three local companies are up for a slew of awards.

Best Builders Ltd., Sarah Gallop Design Inc. and Kenorah Construction and Design Ltd. have all been named as finalists for multiple Georgie Awards.

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of B.C. hands out the awards annually to recognize the best of B.C.’s residential construction industry.

“The level of excellence and innovative designs in building and renovation by CHBA members in British Columbia is reflected in the outstanding submissions received and reviewed by our professional panel of judges,” said association CEO Neil Moody.

Best Builders is up for seven awards: Custom Home valued between $1.5 and $3 million; Best Residential Renovation $300,000-$499,999; Best

Residential Renovation $500,000-$799,999; Best Residential Renovation $800,000 and Over; Best Innovative Feature - New or Renovation; and Custom Builder of the Year. The company was also named as an associate on Sarah Gallop Design Inc.’s nomination for Best Interior Design Custom Residence - New or Renovation.

Sarah Gallop Design has a total of nine nominations in seven categories: two projects for Best Kitchen Renovation under $100,000; Best Interior Design Custom Residence; Best Renovation - Any Room; Best Outdoor Living Space - New or Renovation; and Best Residential Renovation $500,000-$799,999.

Gallop is also nominated as an associate for: Best Kitchen Renovation under $100,000; Best Residential Renovation $500,000-

$799,999; and Best Builder’s Best Residential Renovation $300,000$499,999 nomination.

Kenorah Construction and Design is up for two awards this year: Best Residential Renovation $100,000-$299,999 and Best Kitchen Renovation under $100,000.

The awards will be handed out at a gala event in Vancouver Feb. 1.

Builders launching annual Coats for Kids campaign

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association has launched its 18th annual Coats for Kids campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, a group whose outreach helps to provide a brighter Christmas for families in need.

In addition to the GVHBA office, 33 member companies at 46 locations in 13 municipalities, including Delta, will serve as coat drop-off sites from

Nov. 18 to Dec. 6.

“Last year the response to Coats for Kids was heartwarming as Lower Mainland residents donated more than 3,000 coats, scarves, gloves, blankets and new unwrapped toys and gifts for distribution to children, teenagers and adults,” said association chair Lynn Harrison.

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MURPHY’S LAW Talk about sour grapes!

I couldn’t help but laugh when I heard that mayors throughout the region were voicing objections to the provincial government’s decision to move forward with a replacement for the George Massey Tunnel.

I fully admit that living in these parts has allowed me to develop a certain bias, but I don’t think I’m too far off the mark in the belief that when Victoria spends large chunks of money, it’s almost always done somewhere else. If there are big dollars to be allocated for a rapid transit line, a hospital expansion or a post-secondary institution, you can safely bet they’re not being spent here.

I realize our geography and population density don’t lend themselves to such major projects, but we pay provincial taxes and fees like everyone else, so it would be nice to share in the largesse every now and again. I know the South Fraser Perimeter Road is set to open soon, but I have a hard time swallowing the notion that highway is our goodie given it’s primarily been constructed for the big rigs that call on the container port at Roberts Bank.

So when Premier Christy Clark made good on a promise to replace the aging and overburdened tunnel, it was heartening to see Victoria show some love to this part of the province. Say what you will about the project, and there are valid concerns surrounding it, the bottom line is that the provincial government is prepared to spend millions, even billions, on an undertaking that will improve the flow of traffic in this often-neglected part of the Lower Mainland.

Now mayors in the region are calling foul, demanding Victoria justify the decision to build a new crossing along the Highway 99 corridor. They have concerns over the way transportation projects are prioritized as well as the impacts a new bridge would have on land use and more.

I would think it’s pretty easy to rationalize a new crossing of the south arm of the Fraser because all you’ve got to do is pay a visit to the tube during rush hour to see how the 54-year-old structure struggles to cope with today’s traffic volume.

However, if you do require documentation, Delta has a recent study that details how the regional economy pays a huge price for tunnel congestion.

There’s no denying that politics played a role in the decision, but tell me what major project moves forward without a political push? The tunnel replacement is no different, but what is dissimilar this time around is that we’re finally on the right side of the equation.

Living with Bandit promises to be a Movember to remember CORRY ANDERSONFENNELL

COMMUNITY COMMENT Last week, my husband was the same clean-shaven guy I married 17 years ago at a cheesy Reno theme motel.

This week, he’s some Burt Reynolds wannabe, and the cheesy motel has been replaced by a cheesy moustache that smells like cheese and, at one time or another, has probably had cheese in it.

It’s Movember.

If you haven’t yet been introduced to the concept of Movember, it’s an annual month-long moustache-growing fundraising and awareness campaign between Nov. 1 and 30 aimed at raising money to fight prostate cancer and other health issues that affect men, including testicular cancer and depression.

It started in 2003 with a few Australians growing their “mo’s,” and today more than one million people around the world drop their razors and surrender their upper lips to whatever kind of hair growth their bodies can support.

Men sign up for the effort at Movember.com and as their mo’s take shape, they enlist the help of friends and family to donate. As for the mo (short for moustache), it prompts informative discussions that lead to greater awareness about men’s health.

In my household, Movember is all that and more.

First, there is the careful decision about which mo to grow and each option is analyzed for quality, upkeep and facial conformity. Will it be the Pencil, the Super Mario, the Copstash, the Handlebar, the Fu Manchu, the Dali or some wiry freestyle thing that hasn’t been categorized yet?

Then there is the daily ritual of grooming. This is a painstaking process that involves an electric razor taking up the only free outlet in the bathroom at the worst possible moment and little hairs peppering every flat surface.

And finally, the most annoying aspect of Movember: getting into character. This year, as stated, Burt Reynolds is a guest in our house. More specifically, it’s Burt Reynolds’ character, Bo, from the 1977 redneck road-trip movie, Smokey and the Bandit.

In the movie, Bo “Bandit” Darville is hired to lead a convoy of bootlegged beer from Texas to Georgia in his Trans-Am. Sally Field plays his love interest, Carrie,

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and there is also a dog named Fred who comes along for the ride. It sounds like a B movie, but Smokey and the Bandit was the fourth highest-grossing movie of that year, behind Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Saturday Night Fever.

So for the past week, my newly moustachioed husband has been calling me Carrie, calling our dog Fred and jokingly browsing newspaper classifieds for a Pontiac Trans-Am. At least I hope he’s joking.

He’s also been reciting famous lines from the movie, of which there are exactly none, leading to mass confusion among our regular coffee baristas and other members of the public we chat up regularly.

But I’ll grant him all of this for Movember because it’s for a great cause.

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Canadian men, and this year, almost 4,000 men in Canada will die from it. Testicular cancer is more prevalent in young men, and, if detected early, has a survival rate of 95 per cent. Depression, meanwhile, will affect 11 per cent of Canadian men.

If you want to learn more, visit movember.com or go talk to someone sporting a moustache because I gotta go. Someone just called for “Carrie.”

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November 6, 2013 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Family grateful for all the support following Tsawwassen house fire

Editor: My children and I are the survivors of a fire on the night of Sept. 7 in Tsawwassen and we are sending out our heartfelt thanks to the community for all the assistance we have received.

To the Delta Police Victim Services, the Delta Emergency Social Services,

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the Red Cross and the Salvation Army, we are ever so grateful for your advice, counselling and support.

Crystal, a neighbour we had never met, started a page on Facebook the day of the fire and by the next evening donated clothing and household goods were being dropped off.

The local Kinsmen,

Kiwanis, TOOBs and Rotary have assisted us greatly as well as the Boundary Bay Lions Club, which actually donated trucks, time and effort to collect donated furniture and deliver it in the rain to our new home on Oct. 1.

We are so thankful to the South Delta Baptist Church, my co-workers at Safeway

and my parents’ friends who have all contributed so much towards us having a home again. This was a horrific experience and we are overwhelmed by the kindness we have received.

I know there have been many anonymous donors, so please be assured we are very appreciative.

Treva, Taylor & Devin

Just another example of the bad drivers in this country

Editor: I am adding my name to the list of those strongly objecting to the proposed radio towers on the Point Roberts/ Tsawwassen border.

We are already well served by broadcasters in our area.

Cecilia Mavrow

Editor: Re: Trucker fined after crash, Nov. 1 Fines of $115 and $132 for being naive not knowing how big his rig is? That is a perfect example of the world-renowned unfair/lax Canadian laws.

How about taking this driver’s licence away and make him pay for the overpass repair work?

Earlier this year another

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We drove 4,000 kilometres in the U.S. without any incident, did not see any accidents and as soon we came across the border we hit this traffic chaos, spending two hours to get from the Highway 10 overpass to River Road.

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Unwelcome behaviour

Editor: I attended the Wednesday evening session of the Southlands public hearing last week. Taking away from the interesting presentations by my fellow residents was the rancorous and rude commentary by several in the audience sitting directly behind my daughter and I, which made hearing somewhat difficult despite the PA system.

To their credit, after being asked to show the same respect these audience members demanded for “their” speakers, they stopped the barrage of desultory comments.

The issue here is not the audience and certainly not their emotions. It is our

mayor allowing the speeches/presentations to be interrupted both by clapping and by less complimentary methodology.

And more importantly that our mayor and council has allowed the Southlands issue to go on until South Delta appears to be a house divided. How I feel personally regarding the issue is now far beside the point; it is time to make a decision and go forward.

If the decision is yes, then please mitigate any potential damage to the citizens of Tsawwassen who will be directly impacted. If the decision is no, then it is no, until another rendition is placed before council.

P. Cropo

Let’s not inherit Ferndale’s troubles Editor: I am writing to express my concern with the proposed 50,000 watt AM radio towers that KRPI 1550 (BBC) is planning to relocate from Ferndale to Point Roberts.

The plan to erect five 45metre (150-foot) steel towers that emit 50,000 watts is extremely disconcerting for our family.

Ferndale’s residents have been suffering and complaining for years about blanketing electronic interference. Given our

population is double that of Ferndale, and since Tsawwassen’s location with respect to the proposed towers is comparable to Ferndale’s location to the existing towers, similar nuisance can be expected in Tsawwassen.

The proposed tower location is unsuitable given the high-density population of Tsawwassen and the known and expected electronic interference that it will cause.

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Letters to the Editor

Occupy Tsawwassen pulling up drawbridge

Editor: It was an interesting night at the Southlands public hearing.

As housing developments go, the Century Group proposal may be one of the most generous and well crafted to be put forward by any developer in this province.

Yet you’d be forgiven if you came away from the hearing with the impression this was in truth a coal-

belching, nuclear-powered, pipeline-fed fracking operation on prime farmland.

And if that wasn’t chutzpah enough, they actually hope to make some money out of it!

One Boundary Bay resident objected to, well, building on a floodplain.

You know, like Boundary Bay. And Beach Grove.

Another seemed convinced that if this tiny development went ahead,

then we’d all better pack our bags for the final, irretrievable slide into the hell-hole of global warming.

I won’t go into the tasteless name-calling from one speaker, apart from saying it smacked of the kind of class envy you’d expect to hear at an Occupy protest.

In many ways, Southlands opposition is Tsawwassen’s own interminable Occupy movement. It seems that no matter how

We’re not meant to live in floodplain Editor: The Southlands proposal to build housing on peninsula, floodplain Boundary Bay land is alarmingly reckless and irresponsible.

Do we really believe that building higher walls, bigger dikes, deeper ditches and larger pumping stations to hold back the waters — in areas where nature never intends us to live — is a solution?

Is the Southlands developer going to continue to operate in denial when his proposal is spe-

safely ensconced behind the castle walls.

For evidence, look no further than the Orwellian slogan “No Houses” embroidered onto their red caps.

No doubt they’re grateful their ideological predecessors didn’t hold this backwards notion when survey stakes were being driven into their own piece of flood-plain heaven.

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Like today’s anti-pipeline and anti-fracking crusaders who would deny the same prosperity to their offspring that they themselves have enjoyed, Tsawwassen’s Occupy movement seems intent on bringing up the drawbridge now they are

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cifically requesting yet another pumping station for Boundary Bay and an intricate web of drainage?

In addition, Century Group’s continual stream of marketing materials trying to “sell” us this project via multiple advertisements, sly brochures, roadside signs, show home, fake mall garden and PR events are truly insulting and now merely communicate developer desperation to muchenlightened Deltans.

B. Yaworski Doug Reynolds

Head count best done by referendum Editor: I did not realize until I read the article about Southlands public hearing last week that the approval or disapproval of the proposal was coming down to a count of the number of people that spoke either for or against.

If this is how the decision is to be made, I would like

conciliatory the offer, no matter how mitigated the impact, no matter how generous the gift, it will never be enough.

If a proposal with this great a contribution to the community fails, we’ll know then that opposing has surpassed proposing as a societal aspiration, and stasis, not progress, is the new ideal.

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I am not a do-it-yourselfer. I make a mean spaghetti sauce, a darned fine pot roast and lovely blueberry pancakes. I usually make good time, good sense and good company.

But I wouldn’t consider making a coffee table if my life depended on it. I wouldn’t have a clue how to make a picture frame, a bookshelf or an evening gown, let alone a greenhouse. But plenty of people do.

There are, of course,

legions of do-it-yourselfers — and an industry devoted to helping them along the way. We have DIY books, DIY shows, DIY support groups and tons of big-box DIY stores.

I pay no attention. Fact is, I subscribe more to the GIAM thinking — as in, Get It Already Made. This puts me at odds with much of the world.

One member of that world works alongside me.

She and her husband like to move fairly often, not because their family’s been growing, but because they really, really, really like to — wait for this — fix up houses.

They think nothing of replacing old flooring.

They’ll redo kitchen counters and cabinets. They’ll put in crown moulding and wainscoting and bathroom tile. And they probably

whistle and laugh while GIAM-ers like me tend they’re at it. not to shop at craft stores, Now, I understand that fabric outlets or do-itwe all have our own disyourself shops. Instead, tinct passions we prefer — I know a to patronI wouldn’t have a woman who ize places becomes all where we clue how to make fired up when a picture frame, can track she goes to down some a bookshelf or an work edgbright-eyed ing her lawn young evening gown, let with scissors alone a greenhouse. employee — but I fail to in an apron But plenty of people and work see how ripping out old boots and do. flooring could say: “Hi! turn anyone’s We need crank. a new light fixture! Can But as I say, I’m a fan of you come over and put it GIAM. I have rarely used in? We have no idea how a hammer, a tape measure to do it, but if you’d like or even a sewing machine, to stay for spaghetti or pot but I’ve frequently used the roast, you’re more than weltelephone. come!”

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Revitalize the kitchen With open concept living the kitchen becomes a part of the entertaining space, with guests gathering around the table or island for food and friendly chatter. This season, give your kitchen a face lift by replacing the cabinetry hardware. This is a simple and cost effective way to update the look without breaking the bank.

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Holiday hang up Make sure you have enough space for guests to store their winter gear. Pick up extra wall hooks and hangers for your visitors’ coats and scarves. Purchase extra floor mats to keep snow, salt and dirt contained and to prevent spillover onto your floors.

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Caribbean Christmas The weather come the holiday season may be the one thing to put a damper on the festivities. To combat blue feelings from potentially inclement weather, consider a Caribbean theme for your holiday party. Rather than wearing sweaters and long pants, wear beach attire and give the party a touch of the Caribbean. Outfit your home in beach decor and serve food and drinks reminiscent of the Caribbean instead of more traditional holiday fare like eggnog and gingerbread cookies.

out their favourite holiday tunes, consider throwing a Christmas karaoke party that allows guests to perform their own renditions of their favourite Christmas carols. Purchase a home karaoke set and ask guests in advance of the party if there are any particular songs they’d like to perform.

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Parties are an integral part of the holiday season, when friends and family gather to celebrate and give thanks.

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Nothing gets Canadians in the festive spirit quite like prepping their home for the holidays. Before inviting family, friends and out-of-town guests to celebrate the season, ensure your home is looking its best.

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First impressions count Dress up the front yard by hanging outdoor lights on the trees and along the edge of your roof. Consider showcasing an inflatable holiday icon or unique seasonal outdoor feature to mark this festive time of year. To finish, add walkway lighting to lead your guests to the front door.

Fancy foyer The foyer is the first area of your home guests will see, so make an impression.

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apothecary jars filled with vintage or handmade ornaments.

Infuse your home with colour Expand your holiday decorations beyond the tree or front door. Use mirrored tiles and colourful ornaments to create a seasonal centrepiece. Drape garland — real or artificial — over mirrors, railings and along the mantle. Also, adding matching pillows or window coverings will make spirits bright.

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Gatherings with friends and family are a big part of the holiday season.

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Hire a cleaning service One of the more difficult parts of holiday hosting is cleaning the house before guests arrive. A thorough house cleaning can take up a substantial amount of time, which tends to be hard to come by during the holiday season. To avoid a late night cleaning session or the need to spend a valuable weekend afternoon hard at work around the house, hire a cleaning service.

Have a theme for the party Holiday hosts may worry about how to entertain their guests throughout the party.

A theme party makes it easier to entertain guests, who can show up decked out in holiday pajamas or sweaters or bring along a favourite unique compilation of holiday songs for a sing-along.

Pass the buck Consider passing the hosting duties on to a local restaurant, especially if your friends and family members are on board with the idea. If your schedule is especially hectic this holiday season, then move the party from your home to a local restaurant, where the staff can worry about accommodating your guests and you can simply relax and have a good time with your loved ones.

Holiday hosting is meant to be fun, but hosts often find themselves scrambling to prepare for the party as it draws closer.

Planning early, seeking help and input from your guests, and delegating certain tasks can help ensure hosts have as festive a time as their friends and family members.

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November 6, 2013 The Delta Optimist A23 Coming Events Clubs & Groups !New to eBooks and eReaders? All three Delta libraries are offering free workshops to get you started borrowing library eBooks onto your eReader, tablet or computer. (Please note that at this time, Canadian library eBooks cannot be loaded to a Kindle.) Bring your questions to the Tsawwassen Library, 1321A - 56th St. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 7 - 8:30 p.m., the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683- 51st St., on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 7 - 8:30 p.m., or the George Mackie Library, 8440-112th St., on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7 - 8:30 p.m., and join us for an informative evening session. !Please mark your calendars for the Delta Welcoming Communities Program’s Community meeting, scheduled for Nov. 7 between 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. at George Mackie Library. Your participation and feedback at the WCP Community meeting is key to the successful implementation of our program. !South Delta Secondary (new gym) is hosting a Post-Secondary Evening Fair, Nov. 7 from 6:30 - 8

p.m., with 16 different B.C. universities and colleges.

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Everyone is invited. !Fraser Health Flu Clinic for at risk adults and seniors takes place Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner. !Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers a Family Support Group for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness: Second and fourth Wednesday every month from 7 - 9 p.m. The next meeting takes place Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Delta Hospital (education room) 5800 Mountain Blvd, Ladner. Call CMHA Delta for info at 604-943-1878. !The South Delta Newcomers & Alumni meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:15 p.m. at the Art Gallery, Kiwanis Longhouse, located at 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. The club is for women who have moved to Tsawwassen, Ladner or Point Roberts to introduce you to the community and help you make new friends.

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21. Contact Holly at holly. hastie@uregina.com. !CFUW presents a fall 2013 speaker series. All are welcome. Donations are accepted for our local scholarship and bursary funds. Location: Benediction Lutheran Church, 56th St. & 6th Ave. Doors open at 7 p.m., speaker at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 26 speaker will be Joanne Schroeder, from UBC’s Human Early Learning Partnership. !Saturday, Nov. 30 Christmas jewelry sale - Jewelry, watches, sunglasses and ‘Designer Collections’ for sale at the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen.

Seniors !Delta Seniors Planning Team presents Kim Carter, B.C. ombudsperson, who will give an update on the progress of recommendations contained in her report The Best Care: Getting it Right for Seniors in B.C. Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 1 to 3 p.m. at South Delta Baptist Church, 1988-56th St. Event is free but registration required - 604-9469526 or lynw@deltassist.

com. !Elvis Impersonator Darren Lee, Saturday, Nov. 9 at the KinVillage Community Centre doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Located at 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen, call 604-943-0225. Tickets are $25. !Christmas Market, Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen.

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Fund Raisers !Bridge and Afternoon Tea, a IODE Boundary Bay Chapter fundraiser, is set for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1 - 4 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Dr., Ladner. $10 per person. Tea/coffee and light snacks will be served.

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fun social outing for players at all levels. Arrange a table with your friends. Call Frances at 604 943-1119 for tickets.

Special Events !Creative Treasures 10th annual Christmas craft fair runs Wednesday, Nov. 6 to Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Thursday open until 8 p.m.) at East Delta Hall, corner of Hwy. 10 and 104th St. Complimentary admission !Delta Nature invites you to a presentation by Ron Long on The Amazing Game Parks of Namibia and Botswana. Ron’s talk will cover various points of interest but will concentrate on the incredible bird and animal diversity of Etosha and Chobe National Parks.

Monday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park. No charge for event.

Everyone welcome. Info: Call Tom at 604 940 9296 or e-mail tom.bearss@ dccnet.com” !Go Green Delta presents book, film and discussion at the Tsawwassen Library Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. with Rachel Carson’s film, Silent Spring, and famous book with the same name. Carson

is a biologist, pioneer ecologist alerted risks of chemical pesticides (DDT). !Port Guichon’s Fall Market takes place Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 4381 46A St. Free admission. There will be baked goods, knit crafts, clothes and more.

Arts !Lea Price presents “Open Spaces and Intimate Places” at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre Gallery Nov. 4-27.

Opening reception Saturday, Nov. 9 from 3-5 p.m. Call 943-9437 for more information. !Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra presents All That Jazz with special Guests Van Django at the Harris Barn on Nov. 16. For tickets and info visit: www.rdyo. ca/classical-cabaret-withvan-django/.

The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a nonprofit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@ delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).

A24 The Delta Optimist November 6, 2013

Halloween thrills at mall Town Centre gets into the spirit PHOTOS BY

GORD GOBLE

The Tasawwassen Town Centre hosted Halloween at the Mall last Thursday afternoon that featured a flash mob to Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Maellys Boniface (left) was left wide eyed while Cole and Paige Prevost had their photos taken — again and again. The annual event also featured a pumpkin carving contest, trick-or-treating and many other activities.

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SDSS grads shine for Thunderbirds Reynold Stewart named Canada West MVP & Sara McManus an all-star at field hockey nationals A pair of South Delta secondary graduates have been recognized for their outstanding play with the UBC Thunderbirds.

Reynold Stewart was named the Canada West Most Valuable Player after leading the Thunderbirds to another dominant season that will conclude with them defending their title at this week’s CIS national men’s soccer championships in Fredericton, NB. The fifth-year Arts student played in all 13 regular season games, finishing tied for fourth in Canada West in goals (eight) and points (13).

He was a key reason why the Thunderbirds (12-1-0) were not only the prolific offence in the conference, averaging 3.62 goals per game, but also the best defence in the Canada West, giving up just eight.

“We are thrilled for Reynold to be recognized as the MVP of the Canada West,” said UBC head coach Mike Mosher. “This is a prestigious honour with so many quality studentathletes in the Canada West conference. He is a quality attacking player who is one of the best passers I have seen at UBC, but he also is a real threat to score goals as a result Reynold has become a top player as well as a real leader for our team.”

A former member of the Vancouver Whitecaps Under-23 team, Stewart, who was a 2012 CIS Championship Tournament All-Star

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last season, hopes to finish off his collegiate career with another national title.

This past weekend, UBC cruised to the Canada West Championship, on home turf, defeating Saskatchewan 6-1 in Sunday’s final.

Meanwhile, after having a starring role in UBC’s run to the CIS national women’s field hockey title a year ago, Sara McManus was at it again.

The third-year defender, who is a fixture with the national team program, earned tournament all-star honours and was selected player of the game in the final as the Thunderbirds thumped host UVic 4-1. With the win, UBC

becomes the first-ever team to capture three consecutive national titles. It was also the program’s record 15th McCrae Cup. McManus converted a second half penalty stroke after Kate Gillis had been brought down in the box.

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A26 The Delta Optimist November 6, 2013

Sun Devils take momentum to provincials after dominating performance at Valleys (2005) Ltd.

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The Sun Devils are queens of the valley for the 16th time in 20 years after a dominating 5-1 victory over Heritage Woods in the championship game. The result avenged last year’s semifinal loss to the Port Moody school which was high on the priority list at the start of the season.

“It was probably our best team game of the year,” said coach Neil McLennan.

“Our defence was solid and, except for a flurry near the start of the second half, we were composed and moved the ball around well. In the attack, we were fast, dynamic and put together some excellent moves up field.”

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“This was one aspect of our game that we wanted to improve. Showing a little more desire to get to loose balls bouncing around in front of the goal,” noted

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McLennan. “So it was nice to get some reward for the effort in this case.”

The Devils doubled the lead before halftime on a slick tip in from a penalty corner.

The Kodiaks came out hard to start the second half and produced a number of penalty corners. The last one result in a goal to put them right back on the match.

South Delta responded to the

adversity by playing some of its best hockey of the season — maintaing good possession across the pitch.

“We put an amazing goal in off a deflection into the top of the net after a hard pass into the scoring circle,” McLennan said. “The build up was three or four quick passes from deep in our own end. It was fantastic. We continued to play at a high pace and soon had a couple of more goals.”

Th Sun Devils opened the tournament with a 1-0 win over perennial rival Gleneagle, then got past another Coquitlam school — Charles Best — 3-0 in the semi-finals.

“It was amazing to watch the girls play so well. To bring everything together at just the right moment was very special. The next challenge will be to recover this magic (at provincials).”

Thanks to strong tournament showings, the Devils will be among the top seeds, along with perennial powerhouses Handsworth and Cowichan. The provincials start next Wednesday in Burnaby.

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Bantam A1 Storm look to end drought at Jardine tourney The host South Delta Storm will be out to end a sevenyear drought when the 20th annual Tim Jardine Bantam AAA Showcase Tournament gets underway on Thursday.

Having not won the event since the team was captained by current Montreal Canadiens sophomore forward Brendan Gallagher, the Storm came close in 2011, falling 5-4 to Seafair in the championship game.

A year ago, the hosts rolled through to the semi-finals with a perfect record before stumbling to the Vancouver Thunderbirds.

Under veteran coach Rob Rogers, the Storm opens play tomorrow morning against Mission at 9:30 a.m. Its one of four games at the South Delta recreation centre before the eight team tournament shifts to the Ladner Leisure Centre for the final three days. South Delta continues its roundrobin schedule Friday against Juan de Fuca (11:30 a.m.) and Kelowna (6:30 p.m.).

The quarter-finals get underway at 10 a.m. on Saturday, while the semi-finals go at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Sunday. The championship game is slated for 3:15 p.m.

Other participating teams include: Prince George, Seafair, Okanagan Hockey Academy and Victoria Racquet Club.

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South Delta A1 Storm will be battling seven other teams when the 20th annual Tim Jardine Bantam AAA Showcase Tournament starts tomorrow morning at the South Delta recreation centre. The event then shifts to the Ladner Leisure Centre for the final three days with the championship game slated for 3:15 p.m. on Sunday.

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