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Terrasol Environment was out last month spraying a mixture of grass seed and mulch to cover areas that had been dug up during construction near the Ladner Trunk Road/Highway 99 overpass.

Delta defends plan for additional firefighter training

Several mayors balk at plan that would see local fire crews trained to provide first responder medical care BY

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Delta’s plan to have its firefighters able to provide additional first responder medical care would not be a downloading onto municipalities. That was the message from Mayor Lois Jackson, fire Chief Dan Copeland and CAO George Harvie responding to criticism of Delta firefighters undergoing additional emergency medical training. Noting money for the enhanced

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training is within the firefighter training budget, the trio spoke to media at the North Delta Public Safety Building Monday, explaining how fire services are often the first to arrive at an emergency scene but limited in the scope of medical intervention they could provide, due to training, insurance and their defined responsibilities. “We’re not trying to take their (B.C. Ambulance) jobs. We’re trying to get to people on the ground who need some help,” said Jackson. Several mayors at last week’s

Union of B.C. Municipalities convention balked at Delta’s plan, saying the move will likely mean municipalities will have to pay more to train firefighters in order to provide services that are a provincial responsibility. Currently, firefighters can only conduct “basic life support stuff ” at emergency situations, said Copeland. Harvie co-chaired a special committee that included representatives from E-Comm and B.C. Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) to establish

an enhanced patient-focused emergency response protocol. An agreement has been reached and, pending BCEHS final approval, the pilot program will have its full rollout this December. Most of Delta’s firefighters would have the most advanced level emergency medical training in the province. Harvie said Delta failing a tabletop earthquake response exercise earlier this year highlights the need for firefighters to be trained to the highest standard and capable of being self-sufficient in the event of a natural disaster.

“This is recognized as a void for us and when you’re already paying 24/25 million dollars a year for fire department services for the community, you want to make sure there isn’t a gap,” he said. Harvie added the Delta program isn’t intended to be a template for all other communities, but it’s something that would work here in the goal of offering better assistance until ambulance crews arrive. There are currently only two full-time ambulance stations in Delta, but six fire halls.

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Delta continued its push to move container port expansion away from the area at last week’s Union of B.C. Municipalities conference. Civic politicians and senior staff were to meet with provincial ministers and Premier Christy Clark armed with the results of an inland port impact study carried out earlier this year. “I think it forms a very strong foundation for moving forward,” Sean McGill, director of human resources and corporate planning, told Delta council last month. Delta has been supportive of the concept of inland terminals dating back to 2008 when civic politicians endorsed a motion to support the continued development of a terminal in Ashcroft, a small town in the Interior. Mayor Lois Jackson spearheaded two meetings last year to look at the potential benefits an inland port would have on the Lower Mainland and was also part of a delegation that visited Ashcroft last April. In March, council approved spending up to $45,000 US to hire a California-based company to carry out an inland port impact study. The results of the study, which were revealed last

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Port Metro Vancouver is planning Terminal 2, a proposed three-berth terminal that would be constructed adjacent to the existing Deltaport container terminal at Roberts Bank. month, demonstrate the construction of an inland terminal would have significant traffic, economic, social and environmental benefits. According to the study, which was completed by a team of experts from Cargo Velocity Inc., CH2M Hill and InterVistas, moving port expansion inland would result in 360 to 1,080 fewer truck trips per day — 217,000 to 650,000 annually — to and from Roberts Bank by 2031. Currently, about 60 per cent of all westbound rail containers are empty and, due to limited storage space, many are delivered to Deltaport and

then transferred to another location, requiring two to three container truck transfers. The study found that an inland terminal would be able to ship full containers via rail to Port Metro Vancouver, eliminating the extra transfers. By 2031, this would mean avoiding 140,000 truck trips annually in the Lower Mainland. The study also found that an inland port would reduce pressure to develop agricultural land near Roberts Bank, attract investment and generate jobs and economic development in the Ashcroft area, and reduce carbon emissions.

For over a year, civic politicians have been lobbying in conjunction with their counterparts in Ashcroft to locate container expansion in the Interior community, which wants the business. Delta has continued to put forward a business case for the plan, holding a meeting earlier this summer at municipal hall. The Ashcroft site is being pitched because it has the necessary industrial zoning in place, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific rail lines running through it, as well as the support of neighbouring communities. In May, an expansion project at the Ashcroft

Terminal was completed, aimed at improving the flow of goods by rail. However, Port Metro Vancouver has made it clear it’s not interested in Ashcroft. In a report last year by Avison Young, Tom Corsie, vice-president of real estate for PMV, rejected the proposal. “It is our view that a new container terminal at Roberts Bank (Terminal 2) is the most efficient way to provide additional long-term capacity to this growing sector. PMV is currently working with the proponents of the Ashcroft facility, but it is unlikely the economic development activity they are pursuing will involve the development of an inland container terminal.” A major component of the port’s plan to handle a projected growth in container traffic remains Terminal 2, a proposed three-berth terminal that would be constructed adjacent to the existing Deltaport container terminal at Roberts Bank. The port authority has already unveiled a preliminary design for T2 and is working on a number of field studies in preparation for an application. It will likely submit an environmental impact statement to Ottawa by the end of the year, which would trigger a lengthy environmental review.

Delta looks for answers after bylaw quashed Attempt to ban production of medical marijuana in agricultural areas blocked by province BY

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The Corporation of Delta is trying to get some answers after the province earlier this year quashed its attempts to ban the production of medical marijuana in agricultural areas. Delta council last month approved sending letters to both senior levels of government looking for information around federal licensing of medical marijuana production facilities and the province’s decision in June to not approve Delta’s proposed bylaw that would have prohibited the production of medical marijuana within the Agricultural Land Reserve. “The municipalities are really caught in the middle on this,” said Coun. Jeanie

Kanakos. Earlier this spring, Delta adopted a bylaw banning the production, and research and development, of medical marijuana in all areas, except for lands within the ALR. A second bylaw aimed at prohibiting the production of pot on those lands was also approved by council but subsequently quashed by Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick. Earlier this year, the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) stated its position that a landowner “lawfully sanctioned to produce marihuana for medical purposes of said plant in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) is allowed.” The commission went on to say that it considers the production of medical marijuana

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The province didn’t approve a proposed Delta bylaw that would have prohibited the production of medical marijuana within the Agricultural Land Reserve. as being consistent with the definition of farm use under the ALC Act. In his response in June, Letnick stated the Ministry of Agriculture supports the ALC’s position “and the ministry’s policy position is that medical marihuana production in the ALR should not be prohibited by local

governments.” A subsequent email from Letnick and Coralee Oakes, minister of community, sport and cultural development, states that while medical marijuana is considered an allowable farm use, those facilities are not eligible for farm classification for property assessment

and tax purposes, which means they would be taxed at a higher rate than other agricultural businesses. The positions from the province and ALC mean that as long as all requirements of Delta’s zoning bylaws are met, Delta cannot deny an application. The letters from Delta ask for clarification on a number of issues, including the potential to object to a proposed facility. The letters outline Delta’s concerns about the potential for medical marijuana production facilities to operate on ALR land without guidelines or municipal regulation. Last year, Delta joined three other municipalities to seek the province’s support in banning medical marijuana operations in agricultural areas.

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The B.C. Cranberry Research Farm had its official opening last month. Located on 72nd Street in East Ladner, the event featured growers, government officials and stakeholders checking out the new testing facility, a site unique to Canada and just one of four such farms in North America. The research farm is an opportunity for the industry to evaluate different varieties from other growing areas around the continent “The farm will is also a demonstration facility where current and new cranberry varieties and growing methods can be viewed and evaluated for our growers,” noted a spokesperson with the B.C. Cranberry Marketing

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Delta will spend $78,750 to remove several trees from a trail on the slopped area of Fred Gingell Park using heli-logging. Delta council approved the expenditure earlier this month following a recommendation by civic staff, which noted the steep terrain and difficult access makes tree removal in the area difficult, so a helicopter would be a solution. Noting municipal staff is not equipped to undertake removal of trees and debris on such a steep slope, staff recommended a contract be awarded to Bournes Environmental Ltd. A report to council notes a geotechnical consultant earlier this year undertook a hazards assessment of the steep slope areas within Fred Gingell Park on Tsawwassen’s English Bluff Road. The consultant, also recommending Delta initiate a series of erosion control and mitigation measures, which have since been carried out, suggested

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Delta council is spending more than $78,000 to have several trees removed from Fred Gingell Park via heli-logging. the removal of 14 trees and a collection of wood debris. In a presentation to council, parks and recreation director Ken Kuntz said “easily” 100 people go up and down the steep staircase and trail from the park to Tsawwassen Beach daily. Concerns were raised last year when a tree fell onto the pathway. He said the trees identified for removal will be flown out by helicopter, over the Strait of Georgia, to the causeway area in Tsawwassen, where the

company will remove them by truck. B.C. Hydro owns the land where the trees in question are located and has given Delta permission for the work, which is to be undertaken before winter. The operation should take about three days, whereas conventional logging could take a week or more, Kuntz noted. Residents are to be notified of the operation, but Kuntz acknowledged it will be noisy when the helicopter is flying overhead.

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MURPHY’S LAW Perhaps the petition holds the key. The idea of erecting radio towers at the edge of a community the size of Tsawwassen doesn’t make any sense, however, thanks to an international border and huge government bureaucracies on both sides of that dividing line, BBC Broadcasting’s confounding project is still very much alive. The kinds of towers being proposed for the American peninsula are so invasive they’re routinely situated on the tops of mountains or in the middle of farm fields, yet the Federal Communications Commission in the U.S. has already given its approval to the project, meaning only Whatcom County now stands in the way. Ironically, if the towers had been proposed for Canadian soil, on the doorstep of a 20,000-plus-person community, Industry Canada would have certainly quashed the undertaking. If the housing to be impacted had been in the U.S., adjacent to the towers, the Americans wouldn’t stand for it. Yet if you draw an international border between the towers and the population that will bear the brunt of the blanketing interference, somehow this logic-defying proposal manages to fall through the cracks. The Cross Border Coalition to Stop the Radio Towers, which has been on the file for over a year now, is hoping its petition MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay brought to Ottawa last week will inject some muchneeded common sense into the issue. It calls on the Canadian government to file an informal objection with the FCC and also seeks an answer as to why Industry Canada didn’t object to the FCC’s decision to grant a construction permit for towers so close to a Canadian community. It’s painfully obvious that dealing with an issue that crosses the border has thrown regulators on both sides of it for a loop, resulting in a potentially untenable situation for thousands of homeowners. It’s also abundantly clear that it wouldn’t take a whole lot to sort this mess out. It seems that if someone in a position of authority sat down with all the facts, the folly of this situation would immediately come to light. If this petition prompts such a sober second look then it will have done its job and, in the process, saved thousands from picking up unwanted radio signals on all manner of electronic devices. The coalition, and by extension all of Tsawwassen, is hoping the feds will finally stand up for the community and expose this issue for the farce it’s become. The ball is in their court; it’s time they began playing.

Name search proves interesting BRAD SHERWIN

COMMUNITY COMMENT If you ever want to know what the world might think of you, Google your name and see what comes up. Lots of people will Google your name: a prospective employer, probably a landlord before you move in. It’s pretty common, so it’s a good idea to see what’s out there first. I’m kind of lucky, because I have an uncommon name. There are only two Sherwins in Delta (the other is a distant cousin.) There aren’t many in Vancouver either, but I can’t tell because there’s no phone book any more. The chances of finding me in a Google search are quite good. Just to be current, I set up a Google Alert to tell me when my name shows up with something new. But I didn’t expect this. Apparently, I shouldn’t plan a trip to Australia any time soon. Brad Sherwin is Brisbane’s version

of Bernie Madoff. Every once in a while my phone will go ding! and alert me to the latest news. Ding! Brad Sherwin, Chairman of a Brisbane commercial property lender, under investigation following collapse of his company. Doesn’t sound like business is too good these days. Ding! Brad Sherwin’s assets have been frozen, pending investigation. Sounds like my Australian namesake is in a heap of trouble. Ding! Brad Sherwin banned from operating in financial services by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. Uh, yeah, could see that one coming. I’ve always wanted to go to Australia, but it looks like Brad Sherwin is ruining it for me. I can only imagine what it’s like for someone with a more common name, like Stephen Harper or George Bush. We share a name, we aren’t a clone. Ding! Brad Sherwin’s assets being liquidated, including his wife’s stake in a racehorse, Boomalicious. What? Now they’re taking away his pets? The closest thing they’d get from me is my dog. I guess that would save me from having to walk her every night, since I can’t get my kids to do it. Ding! Erin Brockovich speaks

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

to investors about class action lawsuit. Wow, he’s really hit the big time! That was a great movie, I wouldn’t want to get on her bad side. I kind of know how Keith Baldry feels. Keith is also an Australian, but closely shares a name with Keith Baldrey (with an ‘e’), legislative reporter for Global TV, and a prolific Twitter-er. During the recent teachers’ labour dispute, Aussie Keith was getting inundated with tweets from people angry with Global Keith’s reporting of the dispute. Seems they forgot the ‘e’ in the name. Aussie Keith finally had to write, “Dear Canada. I am in Australia, you might be after @ keithbaldrey. Good luck with your school strike and everything.” An Aussie mistaken for a Canadian. I hope I’m not a Canadian mistaken for an Australian. I’m rather fond of my dog. *** After 49 columns, I will be taking a break from writing the Community Comment. It has been an honour to have the opportunity to share my opinion in the local press something I never envisioned doing. Thank you to everyone who gave me feedback, positive or negative — at least you read it!

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Letters to the Editor

Firm timeline on shore power installation needed Editor: Re: Port told to forget spin and come clean, letter to the editor, Sept. 5 The recent letter by Stephen Holding was excellent and right on the mark. It does seem obvious that Port Metro Vancouver would rather impose noise and air pollution on the citizens of Delta than spend the money on shore power installation at Deltaport. The same goes for the other four ports it manages throughout the Lower Mainland. Obviously smog (NOx) and noise pollution will continue to increase as Deltaport increases capacity. Port Metro Vancouver does a good job in spinning the facts but the fact remains there are no deadline dates or even a firm timeline on shore power

installation at Deltaport or any of the other terminals under its management. Its spokesman’s statement, “We anticipate a phased adoption of this technology over the coming years,” doesn’t cut it. It is time for Port Metro Vancouver to stop imposing major noise and air pollution on the citizens of Delta and Greater Vancouver. If this is not addressed, the port should not be allowed to proceed with expansion plans as shore power installation must become an additional pre-qualification requirement. The citizens of Delta, the Lower Mainland and Canada deserve this as a minimum requirement as Port Metro Vancouver needs to stop polluting our neighbourhoods. Don Paulsen

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Editor: We can all think of a senior who has made a difference in our lives. Seniors are mentors, teachers, parents, grandparents and loved ones. They are volunteers and role models. They deserve our gratitude and recognition for the valuable contributions they have made, and continue to make, in our families, workplaces and communities. Our government remains committed to improving the wellbeing and quality of life of seniors who play such an important role in our community. That is why earlier this year I was proud to announce a federal contribution of $25,000 to the Corporation of Delta’s two Seniors Expos in Ladner and North Delta. To further demonstrate this commitment, the

seniors.gc.ca website was recently redeveloped to include the new Information for Caregivers portal which brings together a variety of federal, provincial/territorial and municipal resources about relevant programs and benefits. We also recently developed the Government of Canada Action for Seniors Report, which provides an overview of various programs and initiatives that are helping seniors. This report can be found on seniors.gc.ca. Last year alone, our government provided $2.8 billion in 2013 in additional tax relief to seniors and pensioners. We also committed $400 million over two years under Canada’s Economic Action Plan for the construction of housing units for low-income seniors. As your Member of

Parliament, I encourage you to find your own unique way to celebrate the seniors in your life. I am looking forward to celebrating National Seniors Day, including the Seniors Expo on Oct. 4 at Kennedy House in North Delta, and encourage everyone to celebrate the seniors in their community. Visit the National Seniors Day page at http://www. seniors.gc.ca for more information, resources and tips to help you celebrate the seniors in your life, or visit the new Seniors in Canada Facebook page to join the conversation. You can also find information on programs and services for seniors or tips on how to better stay active, engaged and informed. Hon. Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C. MP for Delta-Richmond East

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Editor: Re: Shoppers driving for a bargain, Murphy’s Law, Sept. 24 My wife and I have visited the CrossIron Mills mall referenced in your comments several times in the past. The main difference between CrossIron Mills

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Keep cars greener with regular maintenance You can’t read a newspaper or watch the news without hearing about global warming, greenhouse gas emissions or the health problems caused by smog in our cities. Many Canadians are concerned about the environmental affects of driving yet vehicles have become a necessity for most. Many wonder how we can teach our children to value the environment and still depend on our vehicle. One of the answers is through regular vehicle maintenance. Properly maintaining your vehicle is a win-win situation. Besides helping the environment, a properly maintained and operated vehicle runs more efficiently and economically, is safer and should last up to 50 per cent longer. The following tips from Car Care Canada can put you on the road to environmentally conscious car care:

A properly maintained and operated vehicle runs more efficiently and economically, is safer, better for the environment and could last up to 50 per cent longer.

• Keep your engine tuned-up — a misfiring spark plug can reduce fuel efficiency by as much as 30 per cent. Follow the service schedules listed in the owner’s manual.

• Replace filters and fluids as recommended. You’ll help cut down on air pollution too. • Check tires for proper inflation. Under-inflated tires waste fuel because the

engine has to work harder. Similarly, wheels that are not properly aligned (as evidenced by uneven tire tread) also rob energy. • Do-it-yourselfers should dispose of used

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have been implicated in the depletion of the ozone layer. These gases can escape during improper service and repair, so it is important to choose a qualified technician. Good driving habits are also important. You can get the most out of your vehicle while minimizing environmental damage. Here are some fuel saving tips: • Observe speed limits. Fuel consumption rises sharply with high speed. • Drive gently. Avoid sudden accelerations and jerky stop-and-go actions. Use cruise control on open highways to keep speed as steady as possible. • Avoid excessive idling. Shut off the engine while waiting for friends or family. Today’s vehicles are designed to “warm-up” fast, so forget about those fiveminute warm-ups on chilly mornings. • Remove excess items from the vehicle. Less weight means better mileage. • Plan trips. Consolidate daily errands to eliminate unnecessary driving. Try to travel when traffic is light to avoid stop-and-go conditions.

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n domino fashion, failing to plan for maintenance can turn small problems into larger ones, putting a serious dent in your automotive budget. The penalties of procrastinating on vehicle maintenance range from a heater that runs cold to a battery that won’t start the car. Take care of your car’s seasonal services immediately and make plans to get ahead of the game next year. An early visit to your repair facility provides the opportunity to budget for unanticipated repairs. Car Care Canada offers the following checklist: Engine performance A poorly maintained engine is hard to start in cold weather, if it starts at all. It may run rough and lose power. Have fuel, ignition and emission control systems checked, necessary components replaced and adjust-

ments made. Battery and electrical system How old is your battery? If it’s three or more years old, it should be tested and replaced if necessary. Even a strong battery that can deliver full power at 27 degrees Celsius will have dropped to 65 per cent of its output at freezing temperature and less than that with below zero temperatures. Clean and tighten battery terminals, as loose or corroded connections can cause symptoms of a weak or dead battery. Oil and filter Change both as recommended in the owner’s manual, generally at 5,000-kilometre intervals for severe conditions and cold weather operation, especially when most driving is stop-and-go traffic. Visibility Replace old wiper blades and be sure your washers

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A16 The Delta Optimist October 1, 2014 Coming Events Clubs & Groups !If you enjoy your work, and people like to hang out with you, but speaking in public rattles your confidence, visit the Deltones Toastmasters Club! We normally meet on the first and third Thursday of every month. For full details, special events and any schedule changes, check out our web site: www.deltonestoastmasters.ca. !If you have time to spare, the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe needs you! Volunteers are needed for all shifts. If you are available Monday mornings, Thursday afternoons and evenings, Friday afternoons and Saturdays, please call 604-948-0660 ext. 333. Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe is located at 152156th St., Tsawwassen. !A free UVic Diabetes Self-Management workshop starts Wednesday, Oct. 1 at McKee Seniors Rec Centre 6-8:30 p.m. Participants will learn strategies to manage diabetes, healthy eating and stress. Caregivers welcome. Registration required at 604-940-1273 or www. selfmanagementbc.ca. !St. David’s Anglican

Church is once again hosting Alpha: an opportunity to explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. The first meeting will be on Wednesday, Oct. 1. If you are interested in joining this engaging study, please call Steve Potts: 604-9482855. !Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Group for individuals with OCD and/ or friends and family. The group meets on the first Wednesday of every month 7 to 9 p.m., 11715-72nd Ave., North Delta (house). Next meeting takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Please Call CMHA Delta to register for your first meeting at 604-943-1878. !Storytime at the Tsawwassen Library, Friday, Oct. 3 10:30 - 11 a.m. Introduce children to the love of books and language! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and puppets for children five years and younger with their parents and caregivers. Storytime helps prepare children to learn to read. !Job Seekers Workshop

- Interview Skills at the Ladner Pioneer Library Monday, Oct. 6, 1 - 3 p.m. Learn how to prepare for the interview. Get some tips on post-interview followups. !The Arthritis Society presents Understanding Arthritis Wednesday, Oct. 8, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Learn how to better understand and manage your arthritis. This presentation will include information on pain management, exercise, medication and complimentary therapies as well as information on the Arthritis Society. !Next meeting of the Low Vision Support Group is Monday, Oct. 20 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library. $2 donation for coffee supplied by the library. Guests: Kay Dennison, Seniors for Delta, who will be bringing fridge magnets for emergency information, funded by the North Delta Rotary Club (first 10 minutes). Ruth Stubens, demo and info on the benefits of Tai Chi. !Learn the benefits of meditation in enjoyable,

practical classes with western Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Delek Tuesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Longhouse, 1710-56th St. No pre-registration necessary. Drop in $10 per class, or $40 for five classes. Find out more at kmcvancouver.org. !A Writers’ Group meets at the Tsawwassen Library every second and fourth Thursday of the month 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Drop in and share your stories with a supportive group of fellow writers. Seniors !Special Presentation of “The SAXMAN” Saturday, Oct. 18, 2 - 4 p.m. Tea and cookies will be served. Tickets are $3 for members and $5 for guests at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. !KinVillage Travel has a Coquitlam casino trip planned for Monday, Nov. 3 for $7. Open 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday at KinVillage Community Centre and McKee. Call 604-943-0225. Fund Raisers !Fall Fundraiser IOOF Hall Odd Fellows Hall,

5425 Ladner Trunk Rd. Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Table rentals $10. Call 604219-2703 for more info. !Jazz It UP for a Cure - 2nd annual Pink Ribbon Tea, hosted by Janice’s Ladner, Richmond Jazzercise, Sunday, Oct. 19 at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 515547th Ave., Ladner from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $40 (McKee members $5 off). Proceeds to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation BC Yukon. For info/tickets call Janice 604-813-3990 or email janice.jazzercise@ shaw.ca. !Bridge and Afternoon Tea IODE Boundary Bay Chapter Fundraiser Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1 - 4 p.m. All Saints Anglican Church 4755 Arthur Drive, Ladner. $15 per person. Tea/coffee and snacks will be served. Door prizes awarded. This semi-annual event is a fun social outing for players at all levels. Arrange a table with your friends. Call Frances at 604-943-1119 for tickets. Tickets will not be available at the door. IODE is a registered charity. All proceeds go towards local charities.

Special Events !Ladner United is having a Luncheon and Fall Fashion Show with South Coast Casuals on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 11:30 a.m. Make some new friends and see our recent renovations. Tickets are $20 each, available at the church office, 604- 9466254. !Saturday, Oct. 4 - Jewelry, Watches, Sunglasses, & ‘Designer Collections’ for sale at the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 9:30 to 4, 1521 56 St. Tsawwassen. !Delta Parks Recreation and Culture is sponsoring a Children’s Swap Meet at the North Delta Recreation Centre (11415-84th Ave) on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tables are $20 to rent, commercial tables are $50. Admission is free. 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).

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (Mon to Fri: 3:30pm - 6:30pm) TRANSGLOBAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (TGIS) (6570 1A AVE - Formerly, Boundary Beach Elementary)

Our After-School Program offers Academic Enrichment Courses to students in grades 2 to 12. We are offering a 90 minute course (3:30 - 5:00) to students in grades 2 – 9 for a fee of $35. For your convenience, the students can be dropped off at TGIS 30 minutes prior to the start of class and picked up within 30 minutes after the end of the class. The 30 minutes prior to / after the class period will be provided with a T/A (Teacher Assistant) who will offer extra help with school homework and assignments. The total cost is $35 per 90 minute session. For grades 10 - 12, the students can take advantage of our program for $20/hr, and there are courses offered for most of the school subjects.

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October 1, 2014 The Delta Optimist A17

Some food just doesn’t tempt the taste buds Brussels sprouts, eggs, turnips and liver all avoided BARBARA GUNN

LIVING MATTERS Get to be my age, which is somewhere between 18 and 80, and you start to question things. Like retirement. And downsizing. And food. OK, so it’s not as if I haven’t thought about food most of my life. I think about it three times a day, in fact, and once a week while I’m wandering in a daze through the supermarket. No, I’m not thinking about the food I eat. I’m thinking about the food I don’t. The matter arose the other day, when the husband and I were contemplating supper. “OK,” I said. “Italian sausages it is. And fried potatoes. And coleslaw. What else?” “Brussels sprouts,” he said. “Nope,” I said. “I don’t do Brussels sprouts. Hate ‘em.” “But you’re never TRIED them,” the husband said. “How would you know?” He has a point. Still, even though I’ve never tried

them, I’m convinced I’d hate the things. Same with liver. Same with eggs. Same with turnips, yogurt and cottage cheese. Of late, the husband has been quick to remind me that life is finite, and that my food-sampling days will not go on for ever. “You should try Brussels sprouts,” he said. “Wouldn’t it be a shame to discover, oh, at 70 or 75, that you absolutely adored them?”

In any case, though, I think I could live quite happily until the end of my days without ever eating an egg, be it scrambled, fried, devilled or boiled. I guess, but don’t think that will happen. And anyway, even if I did like them, I doubt I’d have any lifelong regrets, given that I’ve done pretty well with carrots, beans, broccoli, cauliflower and zucchini. “And eggs!” continued the husband. “You have no idea what you’re missing!” True enough. In any case, though, I think I could live quite happily until the end of my days without ever eating an egg, be it scrambled, fried, devilled

or boiled. Don’t like the way they look. Don’t like the way they move. Pretty much don’t like anything about them at all. “I will be choked if I go through life without every getting to Spain,” I said. “But the egg thing won’t be a problem.” “And liver,” continued the husband. “You have no idea how good liver is with bacon and onions. Come on! You only live once!” Not a chance, I told him. Yes to pork chops, corned beef and ham, but absolutely no to liver. “I’ll take the bacon and onions on my hamburgers,” I said. “You can take the liver.” Still. I’ll admit that I’m just the tiniest bit concerned that I may regret cruising through life without ever eating cottage cheese. I’m not bothered by the way it moves, or even by the way it looks. And unlike liver and Brussels sprouts — two fairly commonly despised foods — cottage cheese seems to be acceptable to an awful lot of people. Whatever. There are other things I’ll never try, and that’s just fine with me. I’m bound and determined to get to Spain. Eggs I can live without.

Smile Cookies are gone, but the smiles they’ve left in our community will last forever. Thanks to your support, Tim Hortons will be donating the entire proceeds to BC Children's Hospital Foundation.

Drop-in coupons offered The Corporation of Delta is hoping to establish some healthy habits this Halloween. It’s once again offering residents an opportunity to buy a special card of 10 child drop-in admission coupons for civic recreation centres for $10. These seasonal coupons make great giveaways for trick-or-treaters or party guests. The coupons can be purchased from Oct. 1 to 31. They are valid for use from Nov. 1 to Dec. 1 and are redeemable for their $1 value towards any drop-in admission after that time. Coupons are available for purchase at the Ladner Leisure Centre, South Delta Recreation Centre, Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre, North Delta Recreation Centre and Sungod Recreation Centre.

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Trenant Park Pet Clinic would like to welcome Dr. Angela Dattolico to our practice.

Dr. Dattolico graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2009. Her compassion and dedication will assure the best care for your pets. She enjoys the outdoor life with her handsome Boston Terrier“Iggy”.

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Art & music! SUBMITTED IMAGE

Local artists Rod Winning and Dennis Walsh (SNL 149) have a showing at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre and instead of a reception they will be having a Variety Music show tomorrow (Oct. 2) from 7 to 9:30 p.m. by donation with all the funds raised going to the local performers. The variety show features Twin Bandits, Brian Griffith, John Mercier and Mercy. The art show goes until Oct. 8.

Notice of Land Use Contract Discharge DELTA LAND USE CONTRACT DISCHARGE BYLAW NO. 7362 (File No. LU007241) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Council Meeting to be held on Monday, October 6, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will consider third reading of Delta Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7362, which relates to the properties listed below. The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize Council to discharge the land use contracts from the subject properties in the list below to reveal the underlying RS1 Single Family Residential Zone. ADDRESS

Hats Off to Excellence Gala Awards

Call for Nominations!

Have you ever wanted to tell the world about your favourite person or business you know that makes a difference in Delta?This is your opportunity to recognize them! Each year we ask the Delta community to nominate those who deserve to be recognized for their contributions... and we have expanded our categories! Volunteer of the Year Award Employee Extraordinaire of the Year Award Special Events and Tourism Award

LAND USE CONTRACT NO.

PID

8406 Arbour Place

L53897

006-317-502

7397 Barrymore Drive

M36759

000-830-470

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R562

001-953-737

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Pursuant to Section 890(4) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolution on September 15, 2014, there will not be a Public Hearing for this bylaw.

Each category ﬁnalist will be invited to attend the Hats Off to Excellence Gala

Web Page Location: September 15, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02

as our guest where the winner of each award will be announced.

AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the bylaw, detailed maps and other relevant information and regulations may be inspected at the office of the Community Planning and Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., (604-946-3380) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. and Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. from September 26, 2014 to October 6, 2014, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

Have someone or a business in mind? Complete the nomination form and submit it today!

Interested residents have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the application at this time. Comments are to be received before 12:00 noon, Monday, October 6, 2014. Comments should be referred to:

Applications and information available online at www.deltachamber.ca Questions? Contact us at 604 946-4232 or by email to HatsOff2014@deltachamber.ca

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Delta Sports Sports Editor: Mark Booth

Phone: 604-946-4451

October 1, 2014 The Delta Optimist A19

Email: mbooth@delta-optimist.com

Devils getting ready for No. 3 ranked Irish After pair of lopsided wins to open conference play South Delta gets first taste of elite AAA football competition BY

MARK BOOTH

mbooth@delta-optimist.com

South Delta Sun Devils are ready to jump into the true depths of the elite level of B.C. high school football. After cruising to a pair of easy conference wins, the honourable mention Sun Devils face a huge test when they travel to storied O’Hagan Field on Saturday (1:30 P.M.) to take on No. 3 Vancouver College Fighting Irish. It will be South Delta’s first game against a ranked opponent since making the jump to the AAA level this season. “Nothing against the teams we have already played, but this is a game we have been looking forward to for a while,” said interim head coach Mark McDonald. “Not only will we be up against an excellent opponent, but also all the tradition that comes with their program.” While the Sun Devils made short work of Handsworth and West Vancouver to open Western Conference play, the Irish are coming off a hard-fought 3114 loss to No. 2 Mt Doug. The Victoria powerhouse erased a 14-12 deficit with 19 unanswered second half points. College has a balanced attack that features running back Ovie Odjeba and quarterback Giordy Belfiore. Odjeba rushed for 95 yards against Mt. Doug. “They will throw out of a power set with two tight ends,”

said McDonald. “It is a big test for our pass defence that really hasn’t been challenged all season.” The Devils are expected to get a boost on both sides of the ball with the return of Blake Gau who has missed the past three games with a sore back. He was a favourite target of quarterback Lucas Kirk last season and will be returning to the line-up against an opponent he once played for before transferring to his hometown school. The visit to Vancouver College is the first of three pivotal conference games for the Sun Devils. They travel to Mt. Doug Oct. 24 and host No. 5 New West Nov. 1. At Notre Dame (Oct. 10) and home to Belmont (Oct. 18) round out their schedule. A 2-0 start already assures them a provincial playoff spot. Last Saturday at Dennison Park, the Sun Devils improved to 4-0 overall with a 50-0 victory over West Van. Kirk fired three touchdown passes before giving way to backup quarterback Kyle Chase who played much of the second half. Senior standout Jack McDonald hauled in a pair of Kirk passes for major scores, including a 60-yard screen play. Kirk also hooked up with Grant McDonald for a 10 yard touchdown. The younger McDonald ran in another major from two yards out. Thomas Franklin had the other touchdown on a 60-yard

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Second-year starting quarterback Lucas Kirk faces one of the biggest tests of his high school career Saturday afternoon when the South Delta Sun Devils visit O’Hagan Field to take on Vancouver College. pass and run play from Chase who finished the game hitting on six of seven passes for 86 yards. Kirk threw for 153 yards on eight completions.

The defence also produced a pair of safeties. “Some might think we were running up the score but we want our back-up quarterback to be

throwing the football when he is getting (valuable) playing time,” McDonald added. “Everybody got into the game and we are ready to go forward.”

South Delta rec centre next stop for nomad Ice Hawks MARK BOOTH

The Delta Ice Hawks are covering all regions of the municipality as they patiently wait for the full re-opening of the Ladner Leisure Centre. Although the Pacific Junior Hockey League club is able to practice at its regular home venue, the building won’t be completely finished and open for spectators until later this month. Following three regular season games at Sungod

Arena in North Delta the Hawks will shift to the South Delta recreation centre for their next four games. After entertaining Aldergrove last night, the Mission City Outlaws (Oct. 7), Port Moody Panthers (Oct. 14) and Abbotsford Pilots (Oct. 21) will all make their way to Tsawwassen. The hope is the team will finally return to Ladner to take on Langley on Oct. 28. The Hawks enter this week’s play with a 4-2-0 record following a 4-3 overtime win over the North Vancouver Wolf Pack

Tides at Tsawwassen Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet

on Saturday night. “The boys have basically been a road team all season and are doing well given the circumstances,” said Ice Hawks general manager Peter Zerbinos. “Obviously there are the nuances and the comforts of playing in your own rink that we are not benefitting from right now.” Sixteen-year-old Blake Hayward provided the difference in the road win against North Vancouver as he converted a penalty shot in the second overtime period.

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It was also a big game for Ladner rookie blue liner Greg Scott who notched his first goal as an Ice Hawk and also added an assist. Alex McKenzie and Brent Chreptyk had the other goals, while Jacob Latrace enjoyed another terrific game in net with 46 saves. “It was probably our best team win of the season,” added Zerbinos. “We went with a younger team this year and you can see them getting more comfortable with each game.” SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 1:39 am 12.1 3:58 pm 14.4

8:35 am 4.6 9:49 pm 8.2

These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.

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A20 The Delta Optimist October 1, 2014

Boundary Bay Bluebacks honoured a number of swimmers at the club’s annual awards banquet.

Bluebacks wrap up swim season with their annual awards banquet Boundary Bay Bluebacks officially lowered the curtains on a successful 2014 summer swim season with the club’s annual awards banquet at the South Delta recreation centre. The evening recognized outstanding achievements by swimmers of all ages. The winners included: Boundary Bay Bluebacks Swimmer of the Season: Jacob Bonikowsky. Leadership Award: Jacob Enns Most Improved Award: 6 & under — Tatum Wheeler. Division 1 & 2 — Grady Lenton. Division 3 & 4 — Jacob Enns. Division 5+ — Mike Robertson. Aggregate Awards: Six & under girl — Sophia Barber, runner-up — Tatum Wheeler. Division 1 Girls & Boys – Kira Denney & Grady Lenton, runner-ups — Chantelle Edwardson & Angus Calder. Division 2 Girls & Boys — Olivia Barber & Max Redman, runners-up — Lola Denney & Carson Almrud. Division 3 Girls & Boys — Millie Grant & Aaron Thomson; runner-ups — Jacob Bonikowsky. Division 4 Girls & Boys — Justine Rapier & Jacky Kam, runner-

ups — Jeanelle Thomas & Jacob Enns. Division 5 Girls — Michaela Rapier, runner Up Meaghan Mackenzie. Division 6-8 & O Category Girls & Boys — Anneka Hunchak & Spencer Ball, runner-ups— Erin MacDougall & Nick Robu. Boundary Bay Bluebacks Worker of the Season: Chinook – Michaela Rapier, Coho – Mckayla Cowie, Keta – Madelyn Bonikowsky, Trout – Jayden Thulin, Sockeye – Tyler-Anne Lenton, Halibut – Madison Dahl, Grayling – Emma Thomilson, Blue Fry – Sophia Barber, Red Fry – Kayla Farrell, Orange Fry – Jack Thompson, Purple Fry – Mary Neufeld. Best Time Medals: Awarded to 125 swimmers who achieved personal best times over the season. The 2015 campaign would not have been a success with the efforts of the Bluebacks’ coaching staff and the parents’ volunteer efforts. Registration for the 2015 summer season will take place in February for returning club members and March for newcomers. Visit www.boundarybaybluebacks.com for more information.

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A24 The Delta Optimist October 1, 2014

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RICHPORT FORD 2013 FORD EDGE SEL

2010 FORD F150 KING RANCH 4X4 NAVIGATION, MOONROOF, MINT. 84,000 KMS

SYNC, HEATED SEATS, ALLOYS, 35,600 KMS

Was $34,888 #T27669

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2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT

CD/MP3, FOG LAMPS, POWER GROUP, 131,300 KMS

13,888

14,888

28,888

2013 FORD E250 CARGO

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2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL 4WD

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2014 FORD FUSION TITANIUM AWD

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2012 FORD ESCAPE XLT

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2011 TOYOTA MATRIX

PARK ASSIST, MOONROOF, 55,416 KMS

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POWER GROUP, AUTOMATIC, A/C, 12,200 KMS

16,888

$ #C364114

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$ #T34691

2012 CHRYSLER 300

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FULLY LOADED, NAVIGATION, 12,400 KMS

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AUTO, HEATED LEATHER, SYNC, 13,900 KMS

$ #T17114

SALE $16,888

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2014 FORD MUSTANG GT CONV

5.0L V8, REVERSE SENSORS, TOW, 56,850 KMS

5.7L V8, POLISHED WHEELS, MINT! 32,072 KMS

#T39943

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2012 FORD F150 XTR S/CREW 4X4

2012 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4

V6, AUTO, HEATED LEATHER, 26,000 KMS

$ #X20938

HEATED LEATHER, NAVIGATION, 35,150 KMS

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ALLOY WHEELS, POWER SEAT, 69,900 KMS

REVERSE SENSORS, NAVIGATION, 75,500 KMS

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53,888

$ #T12520

FULLY LOADED, ECOBOOST, 60,250 KMS

2011 FORD FLEX SEL AWD

4.6L V8, A/C, POWER GROUP, 12,700 KMS

2014 FORD MUSTANG PREMIUM CONV

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#T44373

41,888

FULLY LOADED, 5.4L V8, LEATHER, 10,360 KMS

2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS AWD

2012 FORD F150 PLATINUM 4X4

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2014 FORD EXPEDITION MAX LIMITED 4X4

2014 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4WD

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NAVIGATION, MOONROOF, 62,550 KMS

$ #C617261

AUTOMATIC, A/C, ALLOYS, 85,100 KMS

2014 DODGE JOURNEY LIMITED

28,888

2011 NISSAN ROUGE AWD

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$ #T12631A

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT

#T93783

1999 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

#C653112

Selling prices do not include taxes and $399 doc fee. On approved credit.

Sales 604•273•7331 Service 604•273•7729 www.richportford.com HOURS: Mon – Thurs 8:30am to 8:00pm, Fri & Sat 9am to 6pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm