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LNG terminal proposed for Fraser River

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WesPac files application for Tilbury facility BY

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An application has been filed with the National Energy Board to export up to three million metric tonnes of LNG per year over 25 years to foreign markets from a marine terminal that would be built in the Tilbury area of Delta. Proposed by WesPac Midstream Vancouver LLC, a unit of Texasbased WesPac Midstream LLC, the terminal would be situated near the existing FortisBC LNG facility along the Fraser River. It’s one of over a dozen proposed B.C. LNG export projects, although most of the others are focused on the northwestern part of the province.

The B.C. government is continuing to push its ambitious LNG strategy as FortisBC has, coincidently, already received approval and begun site preparations for a $400 million expansion of its Tilbury LNG facility. The WesPac application for Delta has been reported to be a partnership with FortisBC Energy Inc., however Fortis spokesperson Michael Allison told the Optimist a partnership agreement hasn’t been signed to use the product from the Fortis Tilbury plant. Allison also said Fortis doesn’t have plans to build any more storage facilities in the Lower Mainland. See LNG page 3

Fun in the sun with nd long weekend fest 42Annual

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Families packed the hill at Diefenbaker Park Saturday for the Business Improvement Association of Tsawwassen’s first outdoor movie night of the summer. See more photos on Page 29 and at www.delta-optimist.com.

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There will be fun in the sun all weekend long with the 42nd edition of the Tsawwassen Sun Festival. The annual B.C. Day long weekend celebration will feature many favourites as well as some new activities, including a classic car show and treasure hunt. The parade, the highlight of the festival, is set for Monday.

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Proposed medical imaging and lab wing at Delta Hospital waiting on ministry approval BY

“I don’t think it was a surprise our project would have to wait until after this summer, after the review was completed. I think it’s good for the community because it (review) definitely increases transparency — what’s going on and what’s behind the various issues identified throughout Fraser,” Carroll said. “We’ve been waiting very patiently because we have to wait until the ministry approves that project, and part of that approval was the $5 million from Fraser Health. I absolutely

believe it’s in good faith,” she added. “I think the minister will look at this project, look at the rationale because the business case is very solid. The community is doing the bulk of the project, which is important.” Delta Hospital has seen demand for its services steadily increase to the point last year it accommodated over 31,000 ER visits, close to 9,000 surgical day visits, 34,000 ambulatory care service visits, over 500,000 laboratory tests and 29,000 diagnostic imaging

procedures. That demand is projected to increase. Clearly needing an upgrade and more space, the lab and diagnostic imaging departments are involved in 75 per cent of the treatment at the hospital and now operate at capacity. Three years ago, Fraser Health launched a planning initiative aimed at determining what services the Ladner-based facility should provide as well as what building additions would be required. What came out of that was a master concept plan containing

short-term goals and longterm objectives. An expansion of the diagnostic imaging and lab departments was identified as the top priority over the next five years. The Delta Hospital Foundation committed $7.5 million of the estimated $12 million price tag for the project. The foundation would get a huge boost in its fundraising campaign with the Delta Hospital Auxiliary committing $2.5 million toward furnishing and equipping the new building, which would make it the biggest single project the auxiliary has contributed to yet. Noting ministry approval could be given by early fall, Carroll said they’ve “gone a long way” by approaching the $6 million mark of their goal. As far as the FHA review, some its findings included Delta Hospital having the highest score in the health region (92 per cent) for overall quality care received in its emergency department. It was higher than the Fraser Health average of 83 per cent and even provincial average of 87 per cent. However, when it comes to ER patients waiting less than 10 hours for an inpatient bed, Delta was among the region’s hospitals that rated consistently the poorest. Another component of Delta Hospital’s master concept plan is a doubling of its medical beds, although it’s not clear when that would be considered, approved and funded.

faction capacity per day. “As the operator of the only two LNG facilities on the west coast — the Mt. Hayes facility near Ladysmith since 2011 and the Tilbury Island LNG facility in Delta since 1971 — this expansion will better equip FortisBC to meet

the growing LNG demands of B.C.’s transportation sector, remote communities, industrial customers and the marketplace,” FortisBC states. Construction is scheduled to begin in September and is estimated to be completed by 2016. Meanwhile, Roberts Bank is being mentioned as a potential export hub

for oil and liquefied natural gas, although one company says it’s not looking this way. The highly controversial Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion remains focused solely on a proposal to double capacity to the current Burnaby oil storage facility, according to a company official, who noted Deltaport is not listed as a

contingency. The company official said the question over whether Deltaport could be part of the expansion has already been raised by groups and individuals granted intervener status by the board. The answer from the company has been “there’s no plan or proposal in the works for an expansion involving Delta.”

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An expansion at Delta Hospital is expected to go ahead as planned despite Fraser Health’s budget woes. Delta Hospital Foundation executive director Veronica Carroll said the organization hasn’t received any indication its project to build a medical imaging and lab wing could be delayed. “It’s not official, but I believe our project is going forward, much like White Rock (Peace Arch Hospital expansion). We both have projects that are sitting with the ministry (of health) and waiting for ministry approval,” said Carroll. Last fall, the ministry ordered a review of Fraser Health following criticism over various issues, including the health authority failing to meet its budget three years in a row, despite six per cent per year budget increases. Health Minister Terry Lake recently released a report on the outcome of that review, also announcing the health authority would get $60 million more over the next two years, on top of the $3.1 billion it already receives from government annually. There was no indication Delta Hospital’s capital project could be delayed, something that comes as a relief for Carroll, who noted the FHA was strongly in support of the expansion, one that’s backed by a solid business case showing the need.

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LNG from page 1 Fortis last week announced it has selected Bechtel Canada Co. as the contractor for its Tilbury expansion project. The expansion will add approximately 1.1 million gigajoules of LNG storage as well as approximately 34,000 gigajoules of lique-

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Peter Zetler and the other Delta Hospital lab technicians currently work in extremely cramped quarters.

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Bev Day was pleasantly surprised to receive a $4,000 cheque from Joel Sagar last Friday.

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The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL) received a cheque for $4,000 last week from Joel Sagar, a boy classmates have nicknamed the “Bird Man.” The Richmond youngster has a passion for birds and on a trip to OWL he found out he could sponsor one. That’s where the spark ignited and the fundraising ideas began. The seven-year-old started sketching pictures with friends and family to be sold to the highest bidder, but since production was slow, he changed strategies. He then started selling pens that say “Give a Hoot” with the help of his parents, Sean Sagar and Anneke Wijtkamp. “When he was 18 months old we used to go to the Reifel Bird Sanctuary a

couple times a month to feed the ducks and see the birds,” says Sean Sagar. His father helped with the development of the pens and his mother assisted with sales and marketing. The pens come in five colours and are sold for $1.50. When a purchase is made, he thanks the buyer by smiling and singing his personal catch phrase: “Thanks for giving a hoot.” The younger Sagar also received help from Taylor Kerr and Jade Campbell, two friends and mentors in Grade 5 who had previously raised funds for disaster relief in the Philippines. “I want everyone to know that they can make a difference, especially kids,” he says. “My favourite part at school was when kids would run up to me to buy pens with their own money from their piggy banks because they really want to help the birds.”

Under the tutelage of the older students, Sagar began making formal classroom presentations at Maple Lane Elementary. The three of them educated teachers and students about OWL’s goals, inspiring them to support the rehabilitation centre. The money that Sagar has raised will go to upgrading the new X-ray facility at the East Ladner bird rehabilitation centre. The pens are also being sold at Richmond Hospital with the help of a neighbour. Other locations include the 4Cats Arts Studio in Steveston and Tao Day Spa. “What he’s done as a young boy is absolutely phenomenal,” says Bev Day, founding director of OWL. “It took us by surprise last open house and he’s just gone way beyond. It’s the kids that are going to keep OWL going long after I’m not here.”

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A Tsawwassen family is breathing a sigh of relief after the man convicted of murdering six members of their family decided to waive his right to a parole hearing. Shelley Boden and several members of her family were planning on traveling to Bowden, Alberta, which is just south of Red Deer, in September for another parole hearing for David Ennis. However, Boden received word Thursday he had elected to forgo the hearing this time around. That means he will not be eligible for parole again until August 2016. Boden said the family was relieved and happy

with the development. “We can now enjoy our summer,” she said after receiving a phone call from the parole board. “It’s a great day.” Ennis, who was known as David Shearing at the time of the murders, has been behind bars since the early 1980s, after admitting to killing six members of one family on a camping trip in Wells Gray Park in B.C.’s Interior in 1982. He pleaded guilty almost two years after the slaying and was sentenced to life in prison. Ennis stalked the family before shooting Boden’s aunt and uncle, Bob and Jackie Johnson, and Jackie Johnson’s parents, George and Edith Bentley. He kept the Johnson’s two daugh-

ters, Janet, 13, and Karen, 11, alive for several days and sexually assaulted the two girls before killing them as well. He then put all six bodies in the family’s car and set it on fire on a remote logging road. He was first denied parole in 2008, and then again in 2012. Boden and her family have made the trek to Alberta each time in an effort to ensure that Shearing is never released. “The more that we go shows we care that he doesn’t get out,” Boden said, adding many members of the family read victim impact statements at the hearings and it forces the family to relive the nightmare of the murders.

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Former Delta councillor, and current Delta North MLA, Scott Hamilton was honoured earlier this month for his dozen years of service. First elected in 2002, Hamilton was in his fourth term on council when he won the Delta North seat for the B.C. Liberals in last year’s provincial election. He officially stepped down from council last month. In speaking about Hamilton’s time as a councillor, Mayor Lois Jackson highlighted his “steadfast dedication” to the community. “I am so pleased that you will continue to serve our community as MLA for Delta North,” she said.

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MURPHY’S LAW When a development proposal is trotted out, an oft-voiced concern by opponents is that it’s going to change the neighbourhood, and not for the better. It’s often a case where the locals like what’s there and aren’t interested in seeing it altered, at least not to the extent the developer is suggesting. That’s a perfectly understandable reaction given people make choices about where to live based on a number of factors, and if those circumstances are to change to a demonstrable extent, then it can have an impact on their quality of life. I get it, and I often feel that way too, but I also wonder about the validity of the argument, particularly if you follow it back in time. I recognize that something had to change in the neighbourhood in order for the house I live in to be constructed. The same applies to all the other buildings in town that provide us with shelter, shopping, services and much more. We like them, or at least accept them, and are generally comfortable with how the area has evolved, but at some point in time every one of them signaled a change. Whether a building was constructed on property that had never housed a structure, perhaps even on land that once upon a time was farmed or logged, or something was torn down to make way, the undertaking irrevocably altered the landscape. This happened here with head-spinning frequency in the 1960s and into the 1970s after the George Massey Tunnel replaced the ferry as the way across the Fraser River. Delta circa 1959, with about 8,000 people, was unrecognizable just two decades later after its population had swollen tenfold. It had become a completely different place to those who were here before the crossing. The ironic part about present-day debates over land use is that often times it’s the post-tunnel sprawl that’s at issue. Yes, the development that forever altered the municipality’s landscape is now being protected so the face of Delta doesn’t change yet again. Sometimes it’s the older buildings and parcels, but given anything here before the tunnel is now at least 55 years old, and what was built immediately after it opened is pushing a half-century, if it’s not already there, it only makes sense that redevelopment would occur. That’s not to suggest all development improves the neighbourhood, but it does make the argument that change is inevitable. It’s our job, collectively, to ensure that when the change comes, and it will, that it makes Delta a better place.

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COMMUNITY COMMENT Over the past few months there has been a lot in the news about taxes — increased taxes to pay for services, taxes to pay for roads, bridges and transit. The funny part is no one puts their hand up to say they’re willing to pay more themselves; they want someone else to pay for it. It reminded me of the protests that took place a couple years ago about the one per cent of the population that holds a large amount of wealth. Spawned from the exorbitant amount of money made by Wall Street executives, camps were set up, signs posted and a flurry of news crews sent out to cover the story. But who are B.C.’s one per cent? I was curious, so I did a little bit of digging. I downloaded the summary of tax returns for 2011 and took a look at the numbers, and

what I found was surprising. If you reported more than $250,000 in total income on your tax return in 2011, congratulations, you are in the top one per cent. As a matter of fact, this group only made up .75 per cent of people who filed tax returns. They made 10 per cent of the income and paid 20 per cent of income taxes. After taking all their deductions, writeoffs and credits into account, 28.5 cents of every dollar they made went to the government. The average income of this group was $581,000, and they paid an average of $165,900 in income tax. While I was somewhat shocked to see B.C.’s top one per cent start at a relatively low income compared to the staggering numbers I heard in the media, it was the next few numbers that really surprised me. If you reported a total income of $100,000 or more, you are in the top 6.3 per cent of filers — you made 28.5 per cent of the income and paid 47 per cent of the taxes. Scraping by on $90,000 or more? You were in the top eight per cent of income earners in B.C. Only made it to $80,000? You are still in the top 11.4 per cent. But

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you and those above you earned 39.3 per cent of the income and paid 60 per cent of the taxes. So where is the line drawn where you pay your “fair share” of taxes? Around $65,000 of total income, you represented 8.2 per cent of income and paid 8.1 per cent of the total tax bill. At a total income of $60,000 or less, you represented almost 80 per cent of the people submitting returns, made 46 per cent of total income and paid a little over 25 per cent of the total income tax bill. To put that in perspective, those who made $150,000 or more represent 2.2 per cent of taxpayers, made less than 17 per cent of the income, yet paid 31 per cent of the taxes. No one likes paying taxes. If we did, there wouldn’t be such a lineup at Point Roberts on Saturdays to pick up packages, buy gas and stock up on cheese. If you feel you aren’t paying your share, buy more lottery tickets — that money also goes into B.C. government coffers to pay for the services we all demand. If you get lucky, you may end up in the top one per cent. Source: cra-arc.gc.ca/gncy/stts/ t1fnl-eng.html, 2013 (for the 2011 tax year)

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More than inland port required

Editor: Re: Inland ports to spare farmland, Murphy’s Law, July 18, and Inland port idea would be way for PMV to stop lip service and actually listen to community, letter to the editor, July 25 Ted Murphy’s column and Roger Emsley’s letter require some clarification about the role of Port Metro Vancouver and the recent calls for an inland port in Ashcroft. Most important is the fact that Port Metro Vancouver is not against the creation of inland ports. Any new infrastructure to handle future container traffic through the Pacific Gateway is welcome,

Important group deserves thanks Editor: After I submitted my father Rene Meyer’s obituary, I realized that I forgot to thank a very important group of people who did an amazing job of supporting my dad and myself at a time when we would have been completely lost without them. A huge and heartfelt thank you to the fantastic staff at Home Care Nursing. There truly aren’t enough words to describe the gratitude I feel in my heart for everything you did to help us. You are a jewel in our community. Nicola Humphries

whether it is in Ashcroft, Prince Rupert or elsewhere. The reality is that these developments are still not enough to fully manage the anticipated doubling of container traffic through the Canadian west coast over the next 10 to 15 years. To handle this projected growth, Port Metro Vancouver has proposed a new terminal at Roberts Bank. Subject to environmental approvals, the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 would provide 2.4 million TEUs of container capacity. The economic benefits of this project are considerable, as it would support the tens of thousands of logistics-related jobs

already in existence, as well as generate over 9,000 additional direct jobs, worth $440 million in wages; and create total economic output of approximately $3.1 billion, while contributing $1.66 billion to the annual Canadian GDP. The success of inland ports will depend on whether shippers and rail companies believe them to be viable supply chain alternatives, and other trans-load facilities and supporting business are willing to locate in the vicinity. Port Metro Vancouver is not a part of those decisions. However, to suggest inland ports are environmentally superior options ignores the

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Editor: Re: Outdated info spurs fears, July 23 The article stated: “He (KRPI consultant) pointed to CBU operating a powerful transmitter on the shoreline at the end of Williams Road in Richmond, just metres from thousands of homes, while CKNW has a transmitter close to residential infill at Highway 15 and 88th Avenue in Surrey.” We checked the veracity of the Surrey towers and found four towers located on a very large, vacant field. The surrounding area was sparsely populated and consisted of farmland, some horses, cattle, crops and a soil facility. The farms were large acreages and further

away houses were on acreages, certainly not dense housing like Tsawwassen. There was one small, recently developed parcel of land on 171A Street (approximately 10 acres) with huge houses on large lots. Perhaps this is what the consultant was referring when he used the term “residential infill.” As best as we could estimate, the towers were approximately one kilometre away from this small “residential infill.” This is not comparable to the Point Roberts proposed towers, which would be only 1,000 feet away from densely populated Tsawwassen. We think “close to residential infill” was mislead-

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Plans constantly changing

Editor: Re: Heat turned up on proposal, July 18 I attended the meeting on the Ladner condo proposal and felt a little perturbed at some aspects of it. Firstly, I agree with many that such a large change to the Official Community Plan should not be presented to the community during summer when citizens are likely to be away. Secondly, it worried me to hear the architect on the proposal call the community plan a “living document,” words most of us

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Editor: Re: Shocked by public reaction to Ladner condo proposal, letter to the editor, July 23 Harvey Gifford’s letter points out there are two properties in the same area that have four storeys including undercover parking on ground level. He says, “The only difference in the current proposal is the two penthouses on the west end of the building.” Surely, in order to com-

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pare with those two properties the developer has only to lose one level of apartments or dump the two penthouses. However, there are other issues which make this development undesirable in this particular area, including the overshadowing of other properties, parking, access to much-travelled roads, etc., which need to be addressed by the planners prior to any further advancement of this project.

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I would also remind Gifford that the Ladner Area Plan stipulates a maximum height of three storeys. Any variation in this requirement needs to be closely examined on an individual basis. Obviously, this project has stirred controversy in the local community. This is not a bad thing as it ensures that residents of Ladner remain interested in what happens to our village. David Roberts

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had been revisited, this gentleman again informed us it that the plan had been revisited four or five years ago and at that time, the community reiterated its support for the plan. Surely it is staff’s job to give that information at the outset rather than leave it to the proponent to suggest changes are commonplace and desirable. I return to the question: Does this signify a culture at municipal hall? If so, it needs to change, one way or another. Wilma Haig

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CHIEF’S CHATS In past editorials I have written about the importance of planning. A big part of our strategy at Delta police is leveraging resources from our partners. Whether it is partnering with the RCMP Emergency Response Team or with Fraser Health in our approach to dealing with the mentally ill, we are always looking to improve how we do our job by creating efficiencies or drawing from subject matter experts. It goes without saying (but I will anyways) that the most important partnership is with the public we serve. In Delta this past spring, we relied heavily on public input when we developed our 2014-2018 strategic plan. It is important that we understand the public’s perspective on crime and safety and listen to what really matters to people. We do so not only through a formal planning process but through day-to-day con-

tact with citizens. We must always listen and react to public input and concerns. Policing has become a highly complex job that has changed drastically over the course of my career. Expectations of the public have changed, expectations of the courts have changed and expectations of ourselves as police officers have changed. It is our duty to meet demands — particularly those of the public — and to do that with any degree of efficiency we have to be strategic by entering into various partnerships. At the Delta police, our partnerships cover a broad range of services from K9 to Forensic Identification and from the Real Time Intelligence Centre to the Unsolved Homicide Unit. By entering into these relationships and contributing resources to the complex activities that require specialized training and intense capital investment, we are able to focus on our community-based policing strategies. And while these units play an integral role to public safety, it is our ability to deal with root causes of crime that has the biggest

Windows Theory proved that minor offences are indicators for more serious crime. When New York City was ranked as having one of the highest homicide rates in North America, the police cracked down on crime such as graffiti and fare evasion. The results were remarkable; the city evolved from being one of the most violent in North America to one of the safest. There was not a crackdown on homicides; instead there was an investment into community-based policing. And thanks to the integrated policing model in the Metro Vancouver region, Delta is able to continue to invest the same way.

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Westshore Terminals is once again proud to be a Gold Level Sponsor for the Tsawwassen Sun Festival. As one of the leading businesses in our community, we help out where we can and with over 44 years under our belt, we are happy to be back at the Sun Festival with our display booth. Once more we’ll have our educational display on what it is we do as the busiest coal export terminal in all of North America, now amid a $275 million Infrastructure Reinvestment Program which is preparing us for a bright future. We’ll have our usual array of small gifts for those who stop to chat.

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Classic car show added to Sun Fest lineup Classic cars will be a new addition to this year’s Tsawwassen Sun Festival. The first annual Classic Car Show n Shine takes place Monday at Winskill Park. Approximately 200 vehicles are expected. Classic cars, including vehicles from the 1920s through to the ‘60s, along with some newer specialty high-end models are expected, according to show chair Don MacAllister. “In other words, there will be something for everyone, including the entertainment,” he says. Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe tribute artists will be performing. Ronnie Scott “performs the

hillbilly cat of the ‘50s, the sophisticated movie years, the TV specials, inspirational gospel and powerful ‘70s concert era, spanning Elvis’ 23-year career,” his website states.

MacAllister said he saw Scott sing a few weeks ago and that the tribute artist is a captivating performer. MacAllister, who has many years of car show experience and who also owns an antique car museum in Tsawwassen, said when asked to organize this event he took on the project immediately. “It’s really long overdue for the area, There’s an awfully big pile of restored antique vehicles in Tsawwassen.” The show goes from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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A28 The Delta Optimist July 30, 2014 In the Community

It was a GREAT event! The inaugural Kirkland House Vintage Truck & Antique Tractor show had crowds larger than expected and smiles all around. Attendees were happy with the diversity of trucks, tractors, small engines and especially the steam engine. All of the games & events went well and we will be back bigger and better next year. However, none of that would have been possible without the support of our sponsors and partners.

With great appreciation we thank the following: Delta Agricultural Society Delta Life Skills Society Delta Parks & Rec Fountain Tire General Paint George & Sandra Hoffman Ladner Sure Copy Mike & Susan Guichon

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See everyone next year Saturday, June 13, 2015

Make Your Home Safe for Independent Living Are you a low-income senior or a person with a disability who wants to live safely and independently in the comfort of your home? Do you have difficulty performing day-to-day activities? Does your home need to be adapted to meet your changing needs? If so, you may be eligible for financial assistance under the Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program. Find out today if you are eligible and if you meet all of the requirements as a low-income homeowner or as a landlord applying on behalf of an eligible tenant. To apply or learn more, visit

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The Ladner Legion’s Tom Easton (treasurer) and Olwen Demidoff (secretary) recently presented $2,500 to George Derby Centre executive director Ricky Kwan (above). The centre is a veterans’ residential care facility in Burnaby. The pair also presented $1,000 to Andy Price from the Tapestry Foundation (right). The foundation raises funds to help patients and residents at health care facilities in the region.

HAFI Funds Home Modifications for Disabled Man When Lorie and Walter bought their home in Port Alberni 13years ago they slowly began renovating the unfinished basement to accommodate Walter’s changing needs as his muscular dystrophy advanced. “The basement was a black hole when we moved in,” recalled Walter. “After 12 years of skimping and saving, we made the downstairs completely wheelchair accessible, except for the bathroom. It was way too small. I could only stand for about a minute and a half without collapsing in the shower stall and I could no longer pull myself out of the tub in the upstairs’ bathroom, even with Lorie’s help.” Through funding from BC Housing’s Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program, Walter and Lorie were able to work with a contractor to transform the space. A wall was removed to make room for a wheelin shower with benches, grab bars were installed, and the vanity and fixtures were relocated.

“ I just slide into the shower now,” said Walter. “I feel safer and no longer dread trying to wash myself. What was previously a dangerous chore for me is now a welcome treat.” Walter and Lorie hope to spend the rest of their lives in their home. The HAFI program provides financial assistance to help eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities adapt their homes so they can continue to live independently.

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A30 The Delta Optimist July 30, 2014 Feedback

The Fraser Basin Council recently announced a strategy to address the potential risk of a catastrophic flood of the lower Fraser River. The next 18 months will be spent getting a better understanding of flood

hazards in the Lower Mainland, followed by the implementation of necessary flood prevention projects. The Optimist asked:

Does the prospect of a flood worry you?

Marika Tasaka Yes. Wherever I may live it would worry me.

Rob Welsh The prospect of a tsunami worries me more than a flood. The prospect of an issue with an earthquake worries me more than a flood, basically. The associated effects of an earthquake worry me more.

Greig Doolan Does the thought of a Fraser River flood worry me? No. I think the dikes are well maintained but I feel they should be higher.

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(604) 946-3453. We strive to be environmentally responsible as we ship coal which earns valuable export revenues for Canada and helps bring growth and sustained prosperity to Delta. Recently we began a five year, $275 million Infrastructure Reinvestment project to replace some of our oldest machines on site and relocate our office, shops and employee facilities to a new building.

Book now by calling (604) 946-3453 The tours will be held on weekends only: August – 2-3; 9-10; 16-17; 23-24 Tour times are: 10am, 11am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm on Saturday and Sunday only.

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July 30, 2014 The Delta Optimist A31 Coming Events

!Grief and Loss, workshop presented by Alzheimer Society of B.C., Wednesday, July 30, 2 to 4 p.m., Centre for Supportive Care, Delta Hospice, 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent. Pre-registration required. Krista Frazee, 604-238-7390, kfrazee@alzheimerbc.org. !DYSL WearHouse Thrift Store has a 50 per cent sale on all clothing Wednesday, July 30. The thrift store is located at 1308-56th St. Tsawwassen. Phone: 604948-0108. !Delta Potters Summer Pottery Sale is on Sunday, Aug. 3, 9 - 5 p.m. at the South Delta Recreation Centre, 1720-56th St., Tsawwassen. !Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers an Obsessive Compulsive (OCD) Group for individuals with OCD and/or friends and family. The group meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. at 11715-72nd Ave., North Delta. Next meeting is on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Call CMHA Delta for info at 604-943-1878. !Ahoy, mateys! The Purple Pirate be on your horizon. He has a treasure box full of laughs and pirate magic that is fun for the whole family. Come one, come all Thursday, August 7, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library and then from 1 to 1:45 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. !Deltassist Family and Community Services is offering a Healthy Relationships and Stress Management group for men and women over 19. This counselor-lead educational group will help you work on strategies on how to manage stress, anger and conflict as well as other issues you may be experiencing in your relationships. When: Thursdays from Aug. 7 to Oct. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. Where: Deltassist, 9097-120th St., North Delta. Refreshments provided To register or for more information call 604594-3455 ext. 110 or go to http://www.deltassist.com/ current/events.html. !There will be a Stuffie Sleepover Thursday, August 7, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. Do you wonder what your stuffed animals do when you’re not around? What would they do if they were left at the library overnight?

Unsupervised! Come to our stuffed animal storytime then tuck your stuffie in for a night at the library. Follow our updates on Facebook to see what shenanigans they get up to! !The Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers a Depression/BiPolar support group for individuals with depression/ bi-polar or experiencing symptoms. Next summer meeting: Monday, Aug. 11 from 7 to 8:45 p.m. at the Ladner Library. Please call CMHA Delta to register for your first meeting at 604943-1878. !Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers a Family Support Group for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness. The next meeting takes place on Aug. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Delta Hospital, 5800 Mountain Blvd., Ladner (education room). Call CMHA Delta for info at 604-943-1878. !Fun and friendly volunteers are needed for a children’s thrift store in downtown Ladner. Reach Child and Youth Development Society is a non-profit organization that helps children with special needs. We need volunteers to work in our store, especially for Saturdays. The store is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interested volunteers please contact volunteer@reachdevelopment.org or 604-946-6622. !Sitting and Stitching takes place Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Do you want to learn how to knit or crochet? Are you an avid knitter, crocheter, quilter or weaver who wants to meet others and get inspiration or help?

or e-mail us at info@deltadeas.com. Seniors !Christmas in July at McKee! Please donate to the Delta Food Bank! McKee Seniors Recreation Centre supports the Delta Food Bank Drop off nonperishable food items to share with your neighbours in need. Donations will be delivered to the Food Bank.

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!McKee Seniors Recreation Centre will be closed Aug. 3 to 10, inclusive for maintenance. !Blueberry Festival at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre Aug. 11 to 15. Look for special menu items featuring The Almighty Blueberry. Special Presentation of the “Saxman” Peter Preston, Thursday, Aug. 14, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Special Events !Car boot sale. Where: Centennial Beach Park. When: Each second and fourth Saturday. Next sale: Aug. 9. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Vendors should set up at 8 a.m. Bring tarpaulin to display goods. Cost $10 per allocated space. Weather permitting. Info: Tom 604-940-9296 or www.boundarybayparkassociation.wordpress.com. !40th reunion for Delta Senior Secondary ‘74 and South Delta Senior Secondary ‘74 will be held Saturday, Aug. 16 in the Sundance Inn Banquet Hall at the Sundance Inn [6574 Ladner Trunk Rd., Delta, BC]. Come celebrate! Tickets: $35 [no tickets available at the door]. Doors open at 6 p.m., appetizer buffet. Please RSVP. DSS74 grads contact Mary Jo (Glen) Ohl mjo_ohl@ shaw.ca; SDSS74 grads contact Deb (Reimer) Tremain debra.tremain@ gmail.com.

!DYSL Society is recruiting & welcoming new youth and adult volunteers for the WearHouse Thrift Store. The WearHouse is open seven days a week and has a variety of shifts and positions available. Please visit www.dyslsociety.com to download a volunteer application or drop by the store.

!The monthly Songwriter Cafe at St. David’s Anglican Church will take a break in August and return with Christine Magee as the feature performer Sept. 6.

!Want to try rowing? Sign up for a Learn to Row class at the Delta Deas Rowing Club. We are a community rowing club located in the Deas Island Regional Park. Learn to Row programs are offered for juniors, fit-forlife rowers, adaptive rowers, as well as competitive rowers. For more information please call 604-946-3074

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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