Delta Optimist January 29 2014

Bard goes big

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Pipe band dinners attract 880 guests

Back on walls

Artists guild’s work returns to hospital

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The first anchor tenants have been announced for the huge regional shopping complex now under construction at the Tsawwassen First Nation.

The announcement was made Friday with great enthusiasm at a large gathering of media, TFN and other First Nation community members, government and business leaders at the site of the future Tsawwassen Mills and Tsawwassen Commons malls, to open in the spring of 2016.

Ivanhoe Cambridge took the opportunity to announce that Bass Pro Shops is coming to Tsawwassen Mills, a large-scale shopping centre based on similar mega malls it built in Toronto and Calgary. Bass Pro, which has outlets in those other malls, will have See TENANTS page 3

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Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Bryce Williams (centre) presented his Coast Salish artwork to development partners at a news conference last Friday to mark the start of construction as well as announce anchor tenants for a pair of mega malls.

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Despite police Chief Jim Cessford’s (near right) staredown of fire Chief Dan Copeland, the cops lost to the firefighters in the Battle of the Badges last Saturday. See Page 16.

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The Delta Police Pipe Band performed at a pair of sold-out Robbie Burns dinners last weekend in Ladner. The events at the Sacred Heart Church hall are believed to be the largest Burns celebration anywhere in the world this year.

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The Delta Police Pipe Band is laying claim to hosting the largest traditional Robbie Burns dinner celebration in the world this year.

A total of 880 guests (and 200 more on a waiting list) celebrated the bard’s birthday last Friday and Saturday nights at the

Sacred Heart Church hall in Ladner.

An Internet check of Burns’ celebrations around the world could not find any other organization that could match these attendance totals.

Led by pipe major John Ralston, newly appointed drum major J.P. DaSilva,

TENANTS from page 1 a 145,000-square-foot outdoor recreational retail store.

Tsawwassen Commons, the second mall on the site near at Highway 17 and 52nd Street, a Property Development Group project, will feature a 108,000square-foot Walmart as well as a 44,000-square-foot Rona.

More tenants will be announced over the coming months now that site preparation work gives way to actual mall construction.

It’s a project certain not only to change the face of South Delta but also impact the retail landscape of the entire Lower Mainland.

Pointing to his community’s “unwavering support” of 97 per cent for the mall plan, TFN Chief Bryce Williams, also an artist who presented his Coast Salish work to the guests, said his people are taking a major step in rebuilding the wealth his ancestors once enjoyed off their land.

“We entered into our

treaty in 2009 firm in our belief we would stand strong again as a wealthy and generous self-governing people, welcoming many to our lands. We don’t travel

deputy drum major Jim Wishlove and president Dave Trotter, the band, consisting of 30 pipers and 20 drummers, played three sets of tunes each evening.

One of the highlights was the singing of The Meeting of the Waters by the band’s own singing and guitar group, The Deltones.

As usual, the band’s own Regimental dancers brought down the house with the traditional sword dance.

Other acts included the Shannon highland dancers, master piper Alan Walters and the Angus Family singers, who sang some beautiful Scottish ballads.

Mayor Lois Jackson was

honoured with the Chief Constable George Angus Award, which is presented each year to a non-band member for his/her outstanding support to the band over the years.

The guests then danced the night away with the music of The Earthmen until the wee hours.

development of a mixed-use community that will attract many people to live, work and, in this particular case, to shop.... we are in historic times and it’s a great honour to be involved in such a monumental project,” Williams said.

noted they’ll take the best of their CrossIron Mills, north of Calgary, and Toronto’s Vaughan Mills shopping centres to create an even better shopping experience in Tsawwassen.

He said up to 4,500 construction jobs would be

ence like you’ve never seen before.”

Lawrence Rank, chair and founding partner of Property Development Group, noted his company has been successful in many retail projects with other First Nations.

Also among the speakers was John Rustad, the minister of aboriginal relations and reconciliation, who said it was amazing how far the TFN has come from beginning its treaty negotiations over 14 years ago to beginning to see its vision unfold.

Tsawwassen Mills will include approximately 1.2 million square-feet of retail with 16 anchor tenants, including “a unique mix of premium fashion brands, factory outlets, restaurants and first to market retailers, as well as a 1,100-seat food court.”

Tsawwassen Commons will have 550,000-squarefeet of “outdoor retail space and will include a quality blend of regional and independent retailers, restaurants and financial services.”

At 1.2 million square feet, Tsawwassen Millis is the larger of two shopping centres now under construction at the Tsawwassen First Nation. by canoes as much as we did in the old days, but we still remain the centre of a great trade route with the port, the ferry terminal, Highway 17 and the new South Fraser Perimeter Road,” he said.

“Our vision, our goal, for our people: focus on realizing opportunity through the

Daniel Fournier, chair and CEO of Ivanhoe Cambridge, said his company’s $600 million commitment shows they are in this for the long-term.

Saying that “Tsawwassen Mills will be a truly international retail destination” as well as “contribute to the social fabric,” Fournier

created at the mall development’s peak, while 3,000 permanent jobs will be available at the mall, which will incorporate Coast Salish artwork and design components.

“And let me be clear — it’s full speed ahead,” he said, later adding, “So, get ready for a shopping experi-

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After almost five years of pushing to have secondary channels of the Fraser River cleared of silt, the first dredgers were at work Monday in Ladner.

With all the needed permits in place, Vancouver Pile Driving began work on the first phase of a $10 million project.

Until 1998, dredging of all channels was a federal responsibility. In 1999, the port authority took over dredging of the main navigational channel only. Since then, silt has been building up in the many secondary channels.

The grassroots Ladner Sediment Group has been working to get some of the secondary channels dredged since 2009, all the while the silt has continued to pile up, wreaking havoc on float homes and making some of the channels impassable during low tide.

In late 2012, the group finally saw its efforts pay

off with the announcement of a $10-million project to dredge secondary channels in both Ladner and Steveston.

The first channel to be cleared stretches from where the Ladner Reach and Ladner Harbour channels meet east to the Elliott Street wharf.

The first phase of work, which will remove about 210,000 cubic metres from the bottom of the river, will continue for about seven weeks.

The material will be moved by barge to Point Grey for disposal.

Work will resume after the freshet in July and is expected to continue until November.

The $10 million project is collaboration between Port Metro Vancouver, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Corporation of Delta and the City of Richmond.

The project is also supposed to include funds for maintenance dredging of the secondary channels for up to the next 10 years.

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In light of last week’s fatal fire at a Quebec seniors residence, municipal hall is looking into fire safety measures in place at Delta care homes.

Last Thursday, fire destroyed the residence in L’Isle-Verte, a town in eastern Quebec. On Monday, authorities confirmed 14 people had died in the blaze while another 18 are still unaccounted for.

Frigid temperatures and thick ice that formed as

firefighters battled the blaze have hampered search and recovery efforts.

It has been reported the residence was only partially equipped with sprinklers.

Following the incident, Delta Mayor Lois Jackson called fire Chief Dan Copeland to enquire about the state of fire safety at local seniors residences.

The report from deputy Chief Robin Cullen states that, according to the Fraser Health Authority, prior to August 2000, residences were not required to have sprinkler systems in place,

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Szendrei has been revealed as 21-year-old Wyatt During the trial it was revealed how DeBruin had DeBruin following the lifthid in a wooded park on the ing of a publication ban on afternoon of Sept. 25, 2010, his name late last week. with the intent to rape the The reveal comes three months after DeBruin was first woman who came by.

That woman ended up sentenced to life in prison. being 15Up until now, year-old DeBruin’s name was Laura Szendrei, protected by and after a publication luring her ban as he had over to him been considunder the ered a minor guise of due to him needing her being 17 years help, he old at the time FILE PHOTO attempted of the attack.

Laura Szendrei was 15 when to force However, she was attacked in North zap straps following Delta’s Mackie Park in 2010. over her DeBruin’s head. As sentencing she screamed, he hit her as an adult in October, a judge last Friday overturned over the head with a metal pipe, and as she tried to run that ban, though media are away, he hit her repeatedly still not allowed to publish until she lay motionless, images of DeBruin. dying the next day from her DeBruin was sentenced injuries. to life in prison with no During DeBruin’s seneligibility for parole this tencing, Justice Robin Baird past October following a said DeBruin had “tracked lengthy hearing on whether her down mercilessly,” he should be tried as a and that “the violence was youth or an adult. Being intentional and extreme.” days shy of his 18th birthBaird also said the killer day when he committed his seemed “remarkably unafdeadly attack on Szendrei fected” by his crimes. in September of 2010, it DeBruin is now serving was ultimately decided he his life sentence in prison should not be sentenced with no eligibility of parole as a youth, which would for seven years. have meant only four years

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Mayor Lois Jackson wants a regional survey of residents to be undertaken prior to the formulation of a referendum question on transit funding.

Jackson put forward a motion to the Metro Vancouver board last Friday asking that the chief administrative officers from the member municipalities work with the region to come up with a survey, which could determine what question should be posed on this November’s civic election ballots.

She estimates a survey would cost in the range of $30,000. The board is to debate the motion Feb. 28.

Whatever the Metro board decides, it’s certain the plan for a referendum on TransLink funding will continue to be a heated issue with regional mayors and the province at odds.

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community in the Lower offered a multiple-choice Mainland talking about it decision on public transit with no solution in sight. during the municipal elec“Where better than to tions. It’s resulted in a war hear from the of words with civic people at election politicians questime, if it’s an tioning the process information baland warning of the lot or whatever. I consequences if think it would be increased transit all good informafunding is rejected. tion for the minisThe premier, who ter (of transportamade a referendum Mayor Lois tion),” she said. a campaign promise Jackson Jackson said during last year’s so-called “inforprovincial election, mation ballots” on local recently said she’d be willissues have been used ing to talk to the mayors before on the municipal about holding off on a election ballot, including referendum if they needed whether residents were willmore time. ing to spend surplus civic Long a critic of dollars on the purchase TransLink and how it of a CT scanner for Delta makes decisions, Jackson Hospital. told the Optimist she’s in She said voters would favour of holding the refneed as much information erendum, noting a multiple as possible to make sure choice question seems the they understand the quesbest way to go. tion and its implications.

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The halls at Delta Hospital are once again adorned with local art.

Last week, members of the South Delta Artist Guild returned their artwork to the hospital corridors after the Delta Hospital Auxiliary donated $2,600 to install a hanging wall.

The wooden slates allow artwork of various sizes to

be hung without damaging the wall.

For the last 15 years, the guild had an informal agreement with the Delta Hospital Auxiliary to display art. That deal saw 85 per cent of proceeds from paintings sold going to the artist and the remainder to the hospital.

“We’re delighted to have them back,” said auxiliary volunteer and spokesperson Elaine Canning.

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Annette Garm, director of site operations for the hospital, said the art will be changed four times a year.

“We’re very happy to have it,” she said. “It’s a wonderful venue for local art.”

The guild removed the artwork last fall after Fraser Health Authority instituted a policy that set out new rules on what’s appropriate for display and a process for screening.

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MURPHY’S LAW It’s not a bad idea, but the deck looks stacked against it.

Following up on a promise made last spring, the governing Liberals have begun the process of putting a TransLink referendum question on the ballot for this fall’s municipal elections. The premise is the transportation network needs help and the only way it’s going to get it is with an infusion of cash.

Mindful of giving voters a say in how this all goes down, Victoria views a November referendum as a way to both prioritize projects as well as identify funding sources for them.

It all makes perfect sense until, of course, you wade into the contentious and often divisive world of Greater Vancouver transportation.

Voters aren’t going to go for higher taxes, fees and/or tolls without knowing exactly where that additional money will be spent, which is why Transportation Minister Todd Stone told Lower Mainland mayors last week to come up with a list of transportation priorities.

The request is kind of strange given mayors don’t have such planning powers, but I do agree it’s necessary to identify where the money is to be spent if there’s any hope of convincing already overburdened taxpayers to dig deeper into their pockets in the name of transit.

There’s no way voters are going to consent to just handing TransLink a blank cheque, so they’ll need to know where the money is going, and how it will be collected, before they’ll ever approve a referendum.

The problem with identifying and prioritizing projects is that it’s more than likely going to create haves and havenots, turning this whole issue into a turf war where some areas derive greater benefits than others.

Here in South Delta, the chance of any significant local transit improvement being included on a region-wide wish list is slim to none, which has got to reduce our appetite to support such a referendum. I suspect the willingness of voters to embrace the initiative throughout the region will be in direct correlation with how much is planned for their area.

It’s laudable Victoria is looking to address the shortcomings of the Lower Mainland’s transportation network, and wants to involve voters in the process, but the undertaking is nothing short of a minefield. Those involved have to not only determine the most pressing projects, as well as the most palatable ways of funding them, but then must sell voters on the merits of what they decide.

And they’ve got less than 10 months to do so.

Whether we’re in the north or the south, we are all Deltans CORRY ANDERSONFENNELL

COMMUNITY COMMENT North Delta is home to two of my favourite things: the Delta Nature Reserve and the only Krispy Kreme Doughnut franchise in B.C. These are inextricably linked in my lifestyle. More often than not, a visit to the latter is followed by a grueling and guilt-driven trek along the former’s endless running trails, with the exposed parts of my skin glistening like the coating on the trademark Original Glazed doughnuts I recently consumed.

Then I drive back to Ladner, where I live, not giving much thought to the people, homes, businesses, recreational opportunities, services and historical significance I’m leaving behind.

In this way, I’m not a lot different from many folks in South Delta, and for that matter North Delta; we share the same municipal boundaries, but we don’t think about each other all that much.

In 2012, the non-profit group

Collaborate Delta was formed to change all that. Its mission is to bring together individuals and organizations to foster communication, share knowledge and encourage collaboration that will enhance the quality of life in Delta. And this March, after successful meetings in Tsawwassen and North Delta, the group is looking for a few good men and women to help bring its message to Ladner.

Now, the publisher and editor of this very newspaper have acknowledged in previous opinion pieces the Everest-like and oftentried challenge of Collaborate Delta’s undertaking — and they aren’t wrong. To be sure, some people don’t even believe Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta are parts of the same municipality, and I have spent many long minutes of my life explaining our geography, usually resorting to the easily understood analogy that Ladner is to Delta as Steveston is to Richmond.

But Collaborate Delta is doing something different and I believe untried this time: It is looking for the so-called unsung heroes of our communities to help pave those solid connections between north and south.

These are people with fresh ideas, enthusiasm and moxie who are young, old and middle-aged

The Optimist encourages readers to write letters to the editor. Letters are accepted on any topic, although preference is given to those on local matters. The Optimist reserves the right to edit letters and the decision to publish is at the discretion of the editor or publisher. All letters must be signed, dated and include the writer’s phone number

and whose names may or may not turn up on a Google search.

Is that you, or someone you know? If you are wondering, as all of us who live in the First World do, “what’s in it for me?,” it’s an opportunity to learn, grow, develop new partnerships and ultimately create a stronger social fabric.

The meeting in Ladner this spring is part of a project funded by the Vancouver Foundation to lead to greater community engagement. It will follow an open space format with initial discussion around the question of how to build a cohesive Delta.

The ideas that develop from those conversations will be turned into strategies that will hopefully result in increased collaboration across the entire community.

After attending a Collaborate Delta planning meeting on Friday, I’m excited and hopeful about this team’s efforts, and I hope some of you are, too. If you want to get involved, contact Collaborate Delta through the group’s Facebook page at facebook.com/CollaborateDelta, or visit its website at collaboratedelta.org.

And borrowing from the Vancouver Canucks’ successful marketing campaign, remember that whether you live in Ladner, Tsawwassen or North Delta, “We are all Deltans.”

(not for publication). The Optimist will not print “name withheld” letters. Copyright in letters and other materials submitted voluntarily to the publisher and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the publisher and its licensees may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms.

January 29, 2014 The Delta Optimist A9

Letters to the Editor

Gov’t interference spells trouble

Editor: Last week I received a four-page report from the TD Bank explaining why the Canadian dollar was sinking fast. Let me give your readers a quick synopsis.

The value of our dollar as compared to the U.S. greenback is the result of pure manipulation by the Bank of Canada, probably at the behest of government. The TD Bank explains this was done because the Bank of Canada’s biggest concern now is “disinflation,” another word for deflation or no increase in cost.

The bank paper tries

Bureaucratic bungling

Editor: Re: Lack of bureaucrat communication leads to money wasted on fence, letter to the editor, Jan. 24 With reference to Ian Wight’s letter, it’s correctly termed, “Bureaucratic bungling.”

Bob Orrick

to explain that costing no more or prices remaining the same is bad. They tell us the biggest problem is in the food sector where prices, especially in Ontario, have not gone up, and have even come down because of hefty competition.

The second biggest problem is in the transportation sector where because of a decline in gasoline prices and a reduction of auto insurance premiums in Ontario, the cost of getting goods to market has remained stable.

The third concern is the reduced cost of prescription drugs. Again Ontario saw

much of this because of having eliminated professional fees from the cost of drugs.

So what is the effect of the Canadian dollar sinking 10 per cent in value in only weeks?

The big corporations that export their goods and sell in U.S. dollars, be it to the U.S. or anywhere else in the world, will no doubt gain billions.

The companies that import will now have a bigger cost base on which to add their percentage of profit, but they’ll do OK. Governments will now charge the consumer taxes

(GST and PST) on a bigger cost, so it’s more money for them.

Who pays? The old age pensioner and the guy or gal that packs the lunch bucket because everything they buy will now cost more and they have nothing to write it off against.

Thanks, Ontario.

Imagine a government, a Bank of Canada, manipulating the value of the dollar so you can pay more for your groceries and all else.

Whenever a government interferes with nature or the marketplace, there’s trouble ahead.

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Are you ready to play ball?

Tsawwassen Amateur Baseball provides an opportunity to get your children outside in a fun team environment. Players from 4 years old and up can learn this great game! It’s a great way to get your family involved in the community.

Registration is now open for 2014 at www.tsawwassenbaseball.ca until Feb. 22nd, sign up today Opening Day is Saturday Apr. 5th, join us for our pancake breakfast!

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Trevor and Stephanie Beeksma accepted industry accolades at a convention in Dallas last month.

Delta Carpets honoured by industry recognition Local operation named Canadian Store of the Year Trevor and Stephanie Beeksma, owners of Delta Carpets & Floor Design, received the Canadian Store of the Year award at an industry convention in Dallas, Texas, last month.

The Ladner store was nominated along with hundreds of other stores across Canada for the award.

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January 29, 2014 The Delta Optimist A11

Upcoming European trip links golf with the past BY

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A self-defence class for women and teenage girls takes place next week in Tsawwassen.

“This is about awareness for women,” said Aerock Shandler, who will be instructing the class at the South Delta Recreation Centre next Monday.

The idea is for ongoing classes to follow the free introductory session.

Classes will focus on the prevention of violence against women as a main goal with education on prevention, empowerment and self-defence.

There will be a female assistant present at the class, he noted.

Tsawwassen’s Shandler said he has practiced martial arts, including tae kwon do, karate and kung fu, for over 40 years, earning several gold medals along the way.

The free introductory class is scheduled on Monday, Feb. 3 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at the South Delta Recreation Centre. Call 604-952-3029 to RSVP.

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Robb Lucy and his late father Robert went on a trip to Europe for the 50th anniversary of D-Day. Lucy is now organizing a trip that combines golf and wartime history this June. father write a book about his Second World War experiences, said his dad carried around a three iron golf club during the war.

“He told me that when they were walking he’d have

the three iron with him and he’d hit rocks. It was a way to relax.”

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“I thought it would be pretty good combination, have a little bit of honouring our past and learning about it. And then having some fun with some interesting people,” said Lucy.

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January 29, 2014 The Delta Optimist A13

It’s a real ‘Challenge’ to get rid of things Year-long purge sounds good, but its benefits are nullified when new items begin to find their way into home BARBARA GUNN

LIVING MATTERS It’s Day 29 of The Challenge. And it’s going, well, OK. The Challenge began at the start of the year, and was inspired by an acquaintance who vowed to get rid of one thing she owned, 365 days in a row. You know, in the interests of purging. Or a non-materialistic life. Or whatever. It sounded good to me.

So I took it on.

“I’m getting rid of the cutting board today,” I told anyone who’d listen.

Name: Julia

The husband heard me.

“Why?” he asked. “And what are you going to do with it?”

“It’s The Challenge,” I replied. “But quite frankly, I don’t know what to do with it. I don’t want to throw it out, since there would be landfill issues. I can’t give it away because it’s all marked up. It’s not made of plastic or paper, so it can’t go to recycling. And I can’t burn it because that might release toxins into the atmosphere.”

I decided to keep the cutting board.

I eyeballed a stack of CDs. This, quite frankly, was a natural one, since we no longer own a CD player, and since I tend not to listen to Johnny Cash as much

Age: Adult

Occupation? Teacher What are the activities? Swimming, Zumba and Yoga Where and when does this take place? Ladner Leisure Centre and also at Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre How often do you participate? 2-3 times per week How long have you been involved? 3+ years Why did you get involved in this activity? I recently signed up for the Delta Triathlon so I’ve started swimming again. The other activities help me to stay active and healthy.

What do you like best about this activity? It’s a good overall body workout.

How does it benefit your life? It helps to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system and it’s a great way to relax after work.

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Running and cycling.

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as I once did.

“I think I’ll give them to goodwill,” I informed the husband.

“Really?” he asked.

“Now maybe I haven’t been paying attention, but I thought they were more interested in other things.

Like coats, say.”

I thought about it. I decided he was right.

I moved on to other things. One T-shirt. Two bath mats. Three coffee mugs. And four paperbacks.

It was going OK until I realized there was a white sale at one of the department stores and that we needed sheets. And towels.

And wash cloths.

Nine things out. Eight things in.

“What a minute,” said the husband. “Isn’t the idea of The Challenge to reduce the number of things you own?”

“I know,” I said. “But we really needed sheets and these were such a deal.

Anyway, you’re not helping the cause. Didn’t you just buy some new socks and shoes the other day?”

He stared at me for a long moment.

“I need socks. And shoes,” he said. “Besides.

It’s YOUR Challenge.”

Fair enough, I guess. And he’s right: Even if I’m true to The Challenge, I’ll never reduce the overall number of belongings if I continue to go to white sales. Or craft markets. Or depart-

ment stores.

“Maybe,” I said, “I’ll change the rules of The Challenge and get rid of two things every day. That would give me some leeway in case we need more sheets.”

The husband nodded, and smiled.

Tomorrow is Day 30, and I’m going amp up the game. I’m throwing out a pair of socks.

That’s not one item.

That’s two.

A14 The Delta Optimist January 29, 2014

Coming Events Clubs & Groups !Are you caring for a loved one at home, have a recent injury or are scheduled for hip surgery? The Delta Hospice Society is fortunate to receive gently used medical equipment at the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe. Visit the store at 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen. !The Tsawwassen Tuesday Ladies Golf Club is welcoming new members for the 2014 season. We will be playing at Kings Links golf course. For information contact Pat at 604-531-5003 or Nancy at 604-943-2807. !Enterprising Delta Women meet at Augustine House 3820 Arthur Drive, on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

How to Use Business Planning to Make Your Company Great 5 - 7 p.m. $20 for members, $25 for non-members. To register: www.deltachamber.ca. !On Thursday, Jan. 30 there is a free Delta Chamber of Commerce member orientation in the DCC boardroom, 6201-60th Ave. Bring a bag lunch and come to this fee one hour session designed to help you take full advantage

of the many benefits the chamber has to offer. Noon - 1 p.m. To register: www. deltachamber.ca. !Are you a wannabe gardener? Or have you moved into an existing garden and don’t know where to begin? The Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., and the Evergreen Garden Club is offering a three-week winter series designed to make your first steps into gardening easier. On Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m., you will identify what you have and what you want.

On Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m., the bones of your garden will be discussed along with budget. Groundwork, types of soils, retail sources and problems and strategies for turning your dream into reality will be the topics on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. !Hominum Fraser Valley is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bisexual and questioning men. The next meeting is 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31. For information and meeting location, call Art 604-462-9813 or Don 604329-9760. !French classes for adults

are organized by PAC of public French school/Ecole Bois-Joli in Tsawwassen (785-49th St.) starting Feb. 4. For more info e-mail mpennors@telus.net. !The Delta Welcoming Communities Program in partnership with the Delta Libraries invites you to Spice Road to Delta on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6 - 8 p.m. at the George Mackie Library, 8440-112th St., Delta and on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6 - 8 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., Delta. While enjoying rich appetizers and drinks, you’ll learn about the significance of spices from around the world.

There will be a free gift or door prize also. !An Adult Grief Group at Centre for Supportive Care starts Feb. 12, 5 - 6:30 p.m. and runs for seven weeks.

Pre-registration is required.

Please call Malcolm Cameron at 604-948-0660 ext 313. !ElderCollege Delta, open to all 50 years and over, is running its spring semester in March, April and early May. Spring program brochures are available at Delta public libraries and

senior centres. Full program information is also available online at www.kinvillage. org/elder_college. For further information regarding registration or to register for the free public presentations, phone: 604-943-0262.

General registration will take place at two sites on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Save-on-Foods in Ladner from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. !Igniting A Spark is a Delta environmental conference open to students from Grades 4 - 12 in B.C. on Feb. 21, (Pro-d Day) at Seaquam Secondary in North Delta. Students will network with youth, engage in relevant environmental issues, connect with sustainability organizations, and hear from engaging speakers. To attend the conference, register at: greensymposium.drupalgardens. com before Jan. 31. !You’re invited to attend a meeting of the Low Vision Support Group on Monday, Feb. 17 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. Guest speaker is Dr. Sachdeva.

For more info or for trans-

portation, please call Pat at 604-943-8026. !Are you responsible for the care of a family member or friend at home or in a facility? Delta Caregivers’ Network is offering an education series and support group starting Thursday, Feb. 27 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. once a week for eight weeks. Cost is $25. Subjects covered include caregiver stress, communication techniques, role and lifestyle changes, accessing and using community resources and legal and financial issues. To register call The Centre for Supportive Care at 604948-0660. !Golfers: New members welcome to the Tsawwassen Mens’ Golf Club for an exciting season beginning April 1 continuing until Sept 30 for play every Tuesday at King’s Links Golf Course. Tee times start at 12:30 p.m. For info contact Doug at 604-940-0770 and/or visit the website www.tmgc.ca.

Special Events !The 40th Anniversary Delta Leadership Prayer Breakfast is on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 8 a.m. at the Town

& Country Inn. The speaker will be Dr. Dan Unrau, pastor for 21 years and nine years as the chaplain for Vancouver Giants. Contact Linda Frost for tickets 604943-7775 or www.dlpb.org. !A Women’s Annual MultiFaith Conference 2014 is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. at Bait-urRehman Mosque in Delta.

Visit bcwomenevents.webs. com for more.

Arts !Rod Winning and Dennis Walsh (SNL149) present their Surprise Art Show until Feb. 4 at Gallery 1710 at 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Featuring a free guest art challenge to paint a picture to be juried for a prize winner. More info at southdeltaartistsguild.com or rod.winning@gmail.com.

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).

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In the Community

Church making art accessible

Counselling Services Help is Just A Call Away

Ladner Baptist’s upcoming Family Fun Craft Day geared to all abilities BY

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MEG NEUFELD

Optimist contributor

For many growing up in a family where there is an individual who has a disability, activities for the whole family are often hard to find.

That’s what makes art so great. Art is accessible.

Creating a piece of work or making art together is a way not only for people of all abilities to bond, but it is a fun activity to do with siblings, parents, grandparents and friends.

The upcoming Family Fun Craft Day at Ladner Baptist Church will have a variety of arts and crafts for all types of abilities and age ranges as well as some sweet treats.

The event hopes to foster an environment where individuals who have physical or intellectual challenges

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Luke is inviting members of the community to Ladner Baptist’s Church’s Family Fun Craft Day. and their families can have meaningful time together and even meet new friends and other families.

Set for Saturday, Feb. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m., the event is free and is a great way to celebrate Family Day and Valentine’s Day. Ladner Baptist Church’s

new Connect Ministry is designed specifically to reach those in the community with varied abilities and needs. It offers trained aides for people that need extra support while attending church programs.

As the congregation continues to learn about differ-

ent disabilities and mental health issues through guest speakers and family stories, the church hopes to find new and exciting ways to create an environment of inclusion for all.

Call 604-946-0141 to register for Family Fun Craft Day.

St. David’s Anglican Church, Tsawwassen, requires a skilled musician (piano and organ) with a Bachelor of Music degree or equivalency. The successful candidate must have solid communication and organizational skills, the ability to work with people of all ages, and openness to diverse musical styles. A grounding in traditional Anglican musical and liturgical practices would be an asset.

The position is 13 hours per week.

Please send your resume to

St. David’s Anglican Church, 1115 - 51A Street, Delta, B.C.V4M 2Y2 to the attention of Sandy Simpson.

If you have questions, please contact our office at

(604) 943-4737.

The closing date for receiving resumes is

Feb. 21, 2014.

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Badges do battle on ice Fire department gets the best of Delta police in first-ever charity hockey game

Delta’s police and fire departments hit the ice Saturday night for the first-ever Battle of the Badges at Sungod Arena in North Delta. The charity hockey game, which raised funds for Cops for Cancer, the Law Enforcement Torch Run and the Delta Firefighters Charitable Foundation, saw players from both departments, who usually play on the same team, face off for the first time. The Delta Fire Department earned bragging rights, a trophy and lunch with a 9-4 victory. The game also featured several demonstrations and displays as well as some hijinks on the ice.

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Paxton takes aim at Mariners’ rotation After impressive MLB debut last September, Ladner pitcher heads to spring training looking to earn starting spot BY

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James Paxton got a chance to return to his hometown last week and be the kind of role model he admired during his childhood years at Hawthorne elementary.

I remember when guys came to our school from sports teams and stuff and just how cool it was,” recalled the now 25-yearold pitcher with the Seattle Mariners. “It’s awesome to be able to give back and be that guy coming in and talking to kids.”

Paxton, Victoria’s Michael Saunders and longtime broadcaster Rick Rizzs were part of the Mariners Caravan that included a stop at Cliff Drive elementary Thursday and a presentation for local players at the South Delta recreation centre.

The Lower Mainland portion of the tour brought the Ladner native back to the Lower Mainland one final time before the Mariners head to Arizona for spring training. Pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report Feb. 12.

Paxton was home for the holidays but spent most of the off-season with his girlfriend in Minneapolis. He also has been working out at the Boras Sports Training Institute in California, which is owned by his agent Scott Boras.

“It’s a little warmer there where I get to throw outside and do all that kind of stuff,” said Paxton. “Basically you get three weeks to a month to let your body recover then it’s back to workouts getting ready for the season. I do yoga as well. I feel it helps me with my balance.

“Lately it’s been getting into bullpens and getting the arm going again by throwing different pitches and everything.”

Simply put, Paxton wants nothing more than to pick up where he left off at the end of the 2013 campaign. That would mean being part of the Mariners five-man starting rotation.

After being called-up in early September from the club’s Triple-A affiliate in Tacoma, the 6-foot-4 lefty was superb. He posted three consecutive wins and, over four starts,

had a 1.50 earned run average (ERA). Only Cy Young winner Felix Hernandez had a better start (1.24 ERA) in franchise history.

Paxton made his debut at Safeco Field in front of family and friends — a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He worked five scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and a walk, before leaving the game in the sixth.

“It was crazy,” he said of his first Major League game. “I really can’t describe all the feelings that were going on. Having family and friends there was really special for me.

Just being able to share the experience with those guys. It really couldn’t have gone any better.”

The Mariners will enter the coming season with new manager Lloyd McClendon and a different coaching staff that includes Rick Waits as pitching coach. He was previously the club’s minor league pitching coordinator and has worked with Paxton during his brief pro career that has included stints in Jackson (Double-A) and Tacoma.

“I’ve basically have known him since I was drafted,” he said. “He’s a great guy and I have had ongoing conversations with coaches and other people on what I need to work on and that kind of stuff.”

Paxton has relied mostly on a three pitch repertoire during his career, highlighted by a fastball that has been clocked in the high 90s. He also throws an effective curveball and a change-up which he added last season.

“Last year, my big project was the change-up,” he added. “I’m a lot more comfortable with it now and really have got used to it. Towards the end of last season, I started playing with a cutter. I’ve been working on that and hoping it ill be a big pitch for me too.”

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The stop at Cliff Drive feature the the Mariners Moose D.R.E.A.M. Team. The fun-filled program stressed the importance of the D.R.E.A.M. principles: Drug-free, Respect for yourself and others, Education through reading, Attitude, and Motivation to achieve your dreams.

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Seattle Mariners pitcher James Paxton was back home last week for the club’s Mariners Caravan tour which included a skills clinic at the South Delta recreation centre. The 25-year-old from Ladner is looking to secure a spot in the starting rotation this coming season.

Affiliates come up big in road win for Ice Hawks over Flames result opened up a 10 point lead on the fourth place Grandview Steelers, all but assuring a Paciifc Junior Hockey League quarter-final playoff match-up with the North Vancouver Wolfpack. Delta (2215-2-1) sits five points back of North Van and still can claim second place with four games remaining.

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Latrace was terrific in his second start for the Ice Hawks, holding the Flames off the scoresheet until the 6:53 mark of the third period. By then the visitors had opened up a 2-0 lead on goals by Wideski and Mak Barden. Colby Rosner and Brent Chreptyk added insurance tallies.

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The Delta Ice Hawks leaned on some affiliate help to produce a key road win in Ridge Meadows on Friday night.

Seafair Midget AAA goalie Jacob Letrace made 33 saves while teammate Quinten Wideski added a goal and an assist as the Hawks skated to a 4-1 win over the Ridge Meadows Flames. The

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Delta Pacers Adrian Blanco leans in on a Claremont opponent during his team’s 81-67 loss in consolation play at the Bill Kushnir Memorial Tournament.

Wildcats win showdown to capture Kushnir tournament The second annual Bill Kushnir Memorial Basketball Tournament produced a marquee championship game and some more encouraging signs for the host team.

A match-up of 4A tier heavyweights on Saturday afternoon saw the No. 2 Tamanawis Wildcats ride the MVP performance of Sukh Bains to a 77-65 victory over the No. 1 Churchill Bulldogs. The host Delta Pacers closed out the 11-team tournament with a 64-55 win against McMath to finish seventh after getting a taste of elite competition.

The Pacers advanced to the quarter-finals with an easy 84-54 win over Vernon, then fell 80-59 to Churchill. They actually led 16-15 after one quarter before UBC-bound guard Gary Minhas and the Bulldogs’ superior depth took over.

Consolation play Friday served up another stern test for Delta against No. 8 Claremont and this time it was without leading scorer Bowen Bakken who tweaked his ankle the previous night.

Even with a limited bench due to more injuries, the Pacers hung tough with the Victoria school. The teams were tied at 60-60 after three quarters before the Spartans finally took control in a 81-67 victory.

“They learned to play through some adversity which is a good thing at this time of the year,” said Pacers head coach Tim Whitehead. “I’m not happy that we lost but it was important what they learned for when the games count in a couple weeks. In reality, those are the games that matter most.

“We made a few mental mistakes down the stretch.

There are things we can learn from and things we can fix.

The only way you can do that is to go through games like this.”

The Pacers now turn their attention to league play over the next two weeks, starting tonight at Seaquam.

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