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Crash kills firefighter

African children bring message of hope

26-year fire dep’t veteran Mark Janson struck while walking his dog in Langley other witnesses attempted CPR at the scene.

Alcohol and speed aren’t thought to be factors in the crash, The Delta Fire Department police said. There are is mourning the loss of no streetlights on that one of its own after a stretch of road and fatal pedestrian crash in it was raining at the Langley last Thursday time. night.

A 26-year vetMark Janson, 54, was eran of the Delta Fire walking his dog when he Department, Janson was hit by an F350 pick was an acting batup truck in the 5700-block talion captain, emerof 240th Street at around gency vehicle operator 9:20 p.m.

Mark Janson instructor and parThe 24-year-old driver ticipated in a number was co-operative with of department committees, said investigators and extremely disChief Dan Copeland. traught, said Langley RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Holly Marks, See CRASH page 3 who noted both the driver and BY

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The Watoto Children’s Choir from Africa brought its message of hope to the South Delta Baptist Church on Sunday. The choir is made up entirely of children who have been orphaned by war, poverty and disease. More photos and video at www.delta-optimist.com.

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Hundreds of acres of prime farmland in South Delta are still threatened by industrial land speculation, according to MLA Vicki Huntington.

The second-term independent for Delta South revealed this week that option deals made for a large area within the Agricultural Land Reserve have again been renewed, leaving the possibility open for those properties to be converted

into warehousing and logistics to serve port expansion.

It was three years ago when Huntington first revealed that Vancouver industrial developer Ron Emerson, of Emerson Group Realty, had options to purchase 739 acres for nearly $100 million. Emerson’s plans, she noted, included removing the land from the ALR to develop a large intermodal yard and up to five million square feet of warehouse space.

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Public Hearing - January 27, 2015 The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications: Date:

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chamber Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2

A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to any projects at that time.

Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed projects shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applications.

Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing.

To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2015.

Project No. 1: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU007284) Location: 8963 112 Street as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Applicant: Watson & Barnard Land Surveyors Telephone: 604-943-9433 Proposal: Application MAP NO. 1 for Official FILE NO. LU007284 Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7379 To amend the land use designation for the subject property in the North Delta Future Land Use Plan in Schedule C.1 from SFR Single Family Residential to ISF-ND Infill Single Family Residential – North Delta.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7380 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS1 Single Family Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential.

Development Variance Permit LU007284 To vary the following provisions in “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977”: 1. Section 305 by varying the front yard setback averaging requirement for the principal structures on both proposed lots to 9 m from the required setbacks, which: a. On proposed Lot 1 ranges from 9 m to 10.3 m, depending on the order of construction of the lots; and b. On proposed Lot 2 ranges from 9.2 m to 10.4 m, depending on the order of construction of the lots.

2. Section 914(3) by reducing the special setback requirement from the centerline of 112 Street from 21 m to 19 m for the principal structure on proposed Lots 1 and 2.

Staff Contact: Nancy McLean – 604-952-3814 Web Location: December 8, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04 The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BCV4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.cor p.delta.bc.ca www.delta.ca www.delta.ca

Project No. 2: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU007024) Location: 11897/11899 74B Avenue as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2

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Telephone: 778-898-4991 Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7298

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It is no secret that cruising is an exceptional way to see Europe. It has become the hottest growing destination, next to the Caribbean. Europe is a land of breathtaking beauty, cultural charm, fine dining, and is a history enthusiast’s dream. The hardest part will be choosing which European cruise itinerary best suites you.

I have divided Europe into 5 cruising areas to help in the decision making: Picking the area that most appeals to you is always the best place to start.

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Western Mediterranean: focuses on Italy’s west coast with stops like Rome and Florence, France’s glittering Cote d’Azur, coastal Spain from Barcelona to Cadiz/ Seville and Gibraltar and Portugal.

Eastern Mediterranean: typically revolves around the Greek Isles but also includes Turkish ports like Istanbul, Izmir and Kusadasi as well as stops at Croatia and Dubrovnik.

British Isles and Western Europe: sail to places like Belgium, Amsterdam, Dublin, Edinburgh, Paris/Normandy and Hamburg. The most common embarkation point is London (Dover or South Hampton).

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential.

Baltic & Northern Europe: offers two areas, the first is Norway’s west coast, the gateway to the Norwegian fjords and increasingly popular ports in Iceland, Greenland and the Faroes. Cruises often embark/disembark from Copenhagen or London. The second is the Baltic region, key destinations there include Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg and Copenhagen. Common turnaround ports include London, Copenhagen and Stockholm.

Development Variance Permit LU007024 To vary Section 5.6 of “Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 5100, 1994” by reducing the minimum diameter for a storm sewer main from 250 mm to the 200 mm storm sewer main.

European River Cruise: perfect for you if you are looking for that more intimate boutique experience. They take you directly to the heart of charming squares and bustling cities. A European river cruise can take you along the Douro River to Portugal, or along the Rhone through Provence and Burgundy or from Zurich to Amsterdam along the Rhine, to name a few.

Staff Contact: Robin Pallett – 604-946-3355

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From February 1st through to the 28th we will have many exciting promotions for you to take advantage of. We also have several events coming up that we would love for you to join us. On January 28th we are having an evening with Oceania Cruises at the Beach Grove Golf Club and on February 24th we are having an evening with Viking River Cruises at our Richmond office. These events are limited seating so reserving your seat soon is highly recommended.

Web Location: December 15, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04 Project No. 3: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU007129) Location: 7880 Vantage Way as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3

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Applicant: M&R Environmental Ltd. Telephone: 604-876-0506 Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit a special waste facility for the receiving, MAP NO. 3 repackaging, sorting FILE NO. LU007129 and transfer of special wastes including used oil filters, waste oil, antifreeze, plastic waste oil and antifreeze containers, and solvent on the subject property for off-site disposal or recycling.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7348 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from I2 Heavy Industrial to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 443 in order to permit a special waste facility for the handling and processing of special wastes.

Development Variance Permit LU007129 To vary Section 805(3) of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by reducing the minimum width of the landscape strip along the property’s frontage from 1.5 m to 0 m due to a 2.38 m road dedication to be provided as a condition of final rezoning approval.

Staff Contact: Jimmy Ho – 604-946-3331 Web Location: January 12, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.01 Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected until Tuesday, January 27, 2015.

Municipal Hall: Community Planning and Development Department Hours: 8:30 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (except statutory holidays) 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday Website: www.delta.ca Email: com-pln-dev@delta.ca Phone: 604-946-3380 Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded.

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Delta isn’t coming out with a formal position on the regional transportation referendum until information is provided and feedback gathered from residents.

Delta CAO George Harvie said details on the proposed Metro Vancouver congestion improvement tax would be included with utility bills, which will be mailed to homeowners and businesses at the end of February. Contained with the bill will be a message from Mayor Lois Jackson explaining the possible improvements for Delta, but it will be noted there’s no actual commitment those improvements will occur, said Harvie.

Information on where people can find out more about the referendum, as well as a separate note explaining what Delta is planning as far as transportation improvements the municipality can control, will also be provided.

The mail-outs will include a request for comments and civic staff will compile that feedback in a report for Delta council.

It will all be done in advance of the start of the mail-in referendum, which will be conducted by Elections B.C. Ballots will

Only minimal transit improvements are planned for Delta and even those aren’t guaranteed, says CAO George Harvie. go out March 16 and must be returned by May 29.

“As staff, we need to ensure we’re not expressing our own personal opinions on this and what we are reporting back on is what the public is advising us as to their thoughts on the TransLink referendum and our intended capital improvements related to roads in Delta over the next four years,” said Harvie.

The Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation late last year voted in favour of putting the proposed 0.5 per cent Metro Vancouver congestion improvement

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improvements are minimal for Delta,” Harvie said.

No big ticket items would head Delta’s way in the proposed transit plan, but civic leaders here hope light rail could one day become a reality along Scott Road to link up with Surrey’s proposed late rail line that’s in the transit plan.

A few mayors voted against the referendum, but Jackson was at least in favour of having the vote, however in an earlier interview she said she preferred a system of road pricing across the region rather than a bump in the sales tax.

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tax to a public vote. Money raised by increasing the provincial sales tax would go to a variety of projects across the region, including light rail in Surrey and a subway along Broadway to UBC. Only a few minor improvements are proposed for South Delta, which saw the elimination of the 404 Ladner Exchange/ Richmond-Brighouse Station service last month, but more improvements could be on the horizon for North Delta.

“We’re at the outside of the catchments area and the

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The driver remained at the scene of the crash on 240th Street last Thursday night in Langley.

CRASH from page 1 “He was just like one of those firefighters that was all about firefighting and keeping the community safe,” Copeland said.

“This is a very difficult time for everyone in the department and a hard loss as Mark was a highly

respected officer and well liked member of our team,” he said.

Janson is survived by his wife and son.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Captain Janson’s family and his friends,” Copeland said.

“Although many of these options have been renewed since 2012, it was a relief to see that they were set to expire in 2014,” Huntington said this week. “Unfortunately, as of December, most have been extended once again to 2016. The vision of trucks, trains and warehouses on the ALR remains firmly fixed in the developer’s mind.”

As a federal body, Port Metro Vancouver is able to purchase land in the ALR for non-farm uses, Huntington warned.

“I can see a scenario where the port secures Emerson’s land, and then suddenly an intermodal yard on the ALR pops up to fuel the port’s expansion plans — with no reference to the public, the municipality or the Agricultural Land Commission. It’s bad enough that a developer wants to industrialize agricultural land, but to realize

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Harvie said the mayor wants to ensure residents as well as council members have their say.

“We just want to make sure we give good information out to the public and have the opportunity for council to hear what our community is saying with regards to the improvements we can do, separate from TransLink,” Harvie said.

He added the municipality’s seniors’ bus has been so popular in North Delta that discussions will soon be held on implementing the service for Ladner and Tsawwassen.

stated that the success of the port depends on having the ability to deal with the that the project might not container traffic. He also even have to go through said the land in question existing provincial processis not of high quality for es protecting the farming.

ALR is truly disAlthough turbing,” added not commentHuntington. ing specifically She said she on the optioned has repeatedly lands, Port Metro called on the proVancouver presivincial governdent and CEO ment to oppose Robin Silvester Vicki the industrial recently warned Huntington speculation of Delta South MLA there’s a “serifarmland. As of ous threat” posed this month, there are eight to the local and national properties that have an economies by a shrinkactive option-to-purchase ing industrial land base in agreement, totaling 417 Metro Vancouver. acres, she said.

Meanwhile, the port is “I believe this type of expected to submit its forland speculation hurts our mal environmental impact community. It makes it statement to launch a fedharder for young farmers eral environmental review to start farming, it threatfor the proposed Terminal 2 ens our food security, our project at Roberts Bank. historic values, and it could Against Port Expansion have a significant negative says it will be ready for “an impact on the survival of all-out war” if that’s what the Pacific Migratory Bird it will come to in order to Flyway,” said Huntington. stop the container terminal Emerson has previously expansion.

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The lucrative program, which brings in much needed revenue to offset budget shortfalls, has approximately 500 full-time equivalent students from 23 countries. The students come from such far away lands as Switzerland, Ukraine, Slovak Republic, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Brazil and Peru, said Deirdre Annett, the district’s director of international programs, although the top countries continue to be Germany, Spain, China, Japan and South Korea.

“We are excited to be developing emerging contacts in Italy, Myanmar, Turkey and Colombia,” Annett said.

She said international students have shown a keen interest in Delta’s academies, with German and other European students enrolling in hockey, soccer and film production, while baseball is a main draw for Japanese students. Golf and dance academies have enticed students from Latin America and Asia. www.ohbehaveforlovers.com

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Delta’s international student fee revenue has increased steadily in recent years to reach the $5.6 million level in 2012/13.

Delta continues to maintain key relationships with foreign ministries of education, including the Jeollabuk-do Province in South Korea, which sends 150 students a year on leadership scholarships for short-term and summer camps. To qualify, students must be recommended by their school and pass rigorous Korean government written and oral interview exams.

Delta also has some cooperation with high schools in Myanmar, Thailand, Spain and Japan that send their students on an ongoing basis.

Annett noted potential new partnerships include institutions in Georgia, Brazil and Colombia.

“Delta has cooperation schools in China where students study in a ‘Delta Cohort’ for the year prior to their arrival in Delta using B.C. textbooks and studying with Canadian teachers,” she added. “Then they study in Delta for two to three years until graduation.

“This process has proved to be highly successful in preparing students in

advance for the Canadian education system and culture for a smoother entry into our schools and homes.”

Annett said most international students on a graduation program enter Canadian universities and 95 per cent are accepted in post-secondary institutions immediately following graduation.

She said each summer over 200 applications are turned away due to space limitations and students start applying for full-year programs over a year in advance.

“Delta school district is becoming more selective in application acceptances and has a strict code for behavioural expectations of the students,” Annett said.

While Delta seems to be holding its own in the competition for foreign students, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation says just a handful of districts in three regions of the province get most of the international students and revenues, while smaller districts continue to struggle to attract students.

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Delta police officers set up roadblocks on three consecutive weekends over the holiday season.

tickets and 28 warnings for other motor vehicle offences, 19 notice and orders for vehicle deficiencies, such as broken lights, cracked windshields or more major mechanical issues, and seized drugs from five vehicles.

“The statistics from the Christmas season are very encouraging because the numbers are so low,” Swallow said. “It definitely shows that people are thinking about how they will get home from events and taking responsibility for themselves and others.”

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The maximum sentence for the causing an animal to be in distress charge is two years in jail and up to $75,000 in fines. The public mischief charge carries a maximum sentence of six months in jail.

Paulsen had the six dogs, including her own, with her on May 13 as she usually did. She initially reported the canines had been stolen from her truck while it was parked at a Langley park,

however it later came out that the canines died after being left in the back of her truck on a hot day.

The dogs were later recovered from an Abbotsford ditch.

Paulsen was initially facing six charges, including animal cruelty and neglect, however the Crown agreed to drop the other charges if Paulsen pleaded guilty.

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Last month, police set up roadblocks in at least two locations in the community on three consecutive weekends. Each roadblock ran throughout the night from 7 p.m. until 1 a.m.

“The focus of the initiative was to create a deterrent to drinking and driving by conducting road checks in high profile and high visibility locations during the evening hours,” said Sgt. Sarah Swallow.

Over the three nights, officers checked 1,750 vehicles. On 23 occasions, drivers were asked to give a breath sample with four registering a “fail,” which suggests a blood alcohol level of at least .08, and one registering a “warn,” which indicates a blood alcohol level of at least .05.

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Ladner’s newest restaurant is bringing a touch of southern flavour to South Delta.

Sharkey’s Seafood Bar and Grille owner Andrea Frustaci took on a new venture when he opened The Dancing Pig last month.

“It kind of feels like Ladner meets Nashville,” he says. “Our whole thing was bringing the best of bacon, barbecue, craft beer and bourbon to the ‘burbs.”

Located on Delta Street (in the old Boot and Sombrero location), The Dancing Pig offers an upbeat, casual, fun and family-friendly atmosphere.

Frustaci says he’d been looking for the perfect

spot for a new eatery and jumped at the chance to take over the space.

“We had about a twoweek turnaround,” he says.

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The restaurant’s candied bacon is quickly becoming a cult favourite, Fahl says.

Behind the bar, Frustaci says The Dancing Pig is offering up something a little different, including barrel-aged cocktails, a growing bourbon selection and taps featuring a rotating selection of craft beer, including brews from Ladner-based Four Winds Brewing.

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It’s the latest in a long list of donations by Envision to the hospital, which includes a $100,000 gift towards the expansion of the ER a decade ago. Envision also supports the Delta Hospital Foundation through event sponsorships and countless volunteer hours.

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“We know that a strong social services and health sector that is accessible to all means a strong community. The message that we hear repeatedly in Delta is that the hospital is an integral part of the community and one that they support wholeheartedly.”

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“In a world where we hear about so much corruption and conflict, ethical business practice has never been more important in keeping our communities and neighbourhoods strong based on trust and confidence,” said program leader Leslie Abramson. “Shining a spotlight on these finalists, among many here in Delta, is a learning opportunity for all of us as well as a moment of well deserved recognition for them.”

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practices sound This year’s corporate nominees are: citizenship • 100 Acre through comWood Family munity and Day Care was professional started by involvement Tanya Susan and progressive Marsh 10 employee relayears ago. tions programs.

Fully quali• Complete fied as an Leslie Abramson Cleaning early childServices Corp. hood educator with certification in spe- was established by Christina Tablan, who saw a need for cial needs, March provides better cleaning practices in care and play programs for dental offices after 14 years many special needs and as a dental assistant. Seeing English as a second language children, successfully that other businesses had similar sanitation issues, integrating them into her program with other children she expanded the scope of her operation. Tablan plans and families. to not only grow a success• Augustine House ful business but to help creSociety provides care, support and housing for seniors ate opportunities for local residents who are new to with respect, compassion the country and even plans and dignity in a safe and to provide in-office day active retirement commucare. nity at its Ladner facility.

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for six years, aims to help people reach their fitness and health goals in the safest manner, even referring some to specialists. The studio focuses on the mind, body and spiritual connection with the idea that when one engages in strength training and physical activity, the numerous benefits include both improved emotional and physical wellbeing.

Abramson said the four nominees personify the Four-Way Test of Rotary International: Is it the truth?

Is it fair to all concerned?

Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

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MURPHY’S LAW One of the good things about this job is that I get to meet a lot of really great community-minded folks who do what they can to make Delta a better place.

Sadly, we lost one of those people earlier this month with the passing of Linda Ottho, who was remembered last Saturday in a moving service that saw standing room only at Ladner’s Cedar Park Church. Linda, who turned 63 on Christmas Eve, left us far too soon and I know I speak for many when I say we’re thinking of her husband Ulf and their two sons, Aaron and Bryan.

I should note that Delta recently lost another tireless volunteer in Claudette Hayward, who was involved in so many organizations, including the Delta Museum and Archives, the Delta police board and the Delta Community Living Society, among others. Our condolences go out to Walt and their children.

I knew Linda for more than a quarter-century, and have many memories of her, but as the tributes were being read Saturday, I couldn’t help but think back to the first time I met her in the late ‘80s.

If you know Ulf, you know he can be — how should I put this politely? — persuasive. He’s a smart, passionate guy, so when he attaches himself to a cause, he goes full bore. I don’t recall the issue, or what I had or hadn’t done, but I just remember being on the wrong side of Ulf when I ran into the Otthos at a social function.

I wasn’t sure what to expect from his better half, but Linda immediately put me at ease and as we talked about the issue du jour and other matters, she laughed and said something to the effect of: “Oh, that’s just Ulf being Ulf.” It was wise advice and I remember thinking at the time that Ulf couldn’t be all that bad if he had managed to convince this kind and generous woman to be his wife.

Our lives crossed paths with regularity over the years, whether it was Linda looking for images for the annual Rotary calendar (“I like that one, but do you have something just a little different?”) or as a result of her support for Century Group’s Southlands proposal.

To give you an idea of how much she meant to not only her sons but to their extended circle, the boys’ friends pitched in to buy her a Mother’s Day present because they felt she was like a “bonus” mom to them. It’s definitely saying something when young men, who typically aren’t the most thoughtful, nor are they avid shoppers, go to those lengths to recognize her impact on their lives.

And they were far from the only ones Linda touched on her remarkable journey.

Time to stand up to ageism ML BURKE

COMMUNITY COMMENT Today’s quote: “Age is not a disease!” — Golda Meir The term ageism was coined by the late Dr. Robert Butler. It is basically a prejudice that values young lives over older lives and it is rampant in North America.

It has come about, according to Butler, in our quest for longevity, which we have achieved quite successfully. A side effect of this success, he says, “seems to trigger an illogical self-loathing of our future selves, cruelly robbing the victory of its purpose, dignity and worth.”

He states ageism is deeply ingrained in our culture where it thrives in politics, government, the media, entertainment, the workplace and, most importantly, in our health care system.

“The underlying basis for ageism,” according to Butler, “is the dream and fear of growing older, becoming ill and dependent, and approaching death.”

People are afraid and that leads

to strong contradictory feelings, which may explain our illogical denial and lack of planning for our own inevitable end.

Now that I am a card-carrying senior, I have to question my own biases. I have been guilty of patronizing elders in my family as their health declined, or when working with seniors telling them what I thought they wanted to hear rather than having a normal conversation.

Some examples: A nurse exclaims to a 98-year-old woman, “Oh, you aren’t old!” Or someone saying to you after a medical procedure, “I’m so glad you’re still up and around.”

Most ageist comments made to our face arrive dressed up as compliments, which is why we tend to ignore them. The problem is as long as we all think it’s embarrassing to be called old, it’s going to be embarrassing to BE old.

Gloria Steinem’s response was good: “This is what (fill in your age) looks like.”

The issue of ageism goes much deeper than just being politically correct. Ageist attitudes are seriously hindering the care and treatment of our older population, starting with medical schools and the deficiency of training in geriatric medicine.

Doctors too often say, “This is

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what happens when you age,” then prescribe a drug to mask the problem, but decline to actually treat the problem or refer you to a clinical trial or specialist — because of your age.

But wait... Just as Dr. Spock changed how we raised our children and Dr. Lamaze changed how we birthed our children, Dr. William H. Thomas is a breath of fresh air and is leading us into an anti-ageism revolution.

I recommend his book, What Are Old People For? How Elders Will Save the World. He says this obsession with youth harms young and old alike and that boomers will create a new old age, changing society as their last act on the public stage.

This will involve phasing out many institutional care facilities for elders needing some supports and replacing them with “intentional communities” or small group homes mainstreamed into residential neighbourhoods where elders can maintain their status in the community, share a meal and a story with familiar companions, and relish the simple pleasures and satisfaction of being old. This would include sharing their legacy and wisdom with the children and adults who surround them, restoring them to an important place in our society.

Eldertopia, here we come!

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January 21, 2015 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

‘Right’ to hinder freedom

Editor: Re: Blue Dot request gets rather cool reception, Jan. 16 David Suzuki and his gullible hordes are ignorant of the democratic process.

A constitutional amendment requires the adoption of a resolution by Parliament and the ratification by two-thirds of the provinces comprising a majority of the population. It is not done by shaming municipal councils.

Codifying a ludicrous “right” to a clean environment in the Charter of Rights is a dangerous proposition. Except for the disastrous policy of alcohol prohibition in the U.S. from

1920 to 1933, constitutional amendments have usually been enacted in America and Canada to expand our liberty, not restrict it.

A “right” to a clean environment, if enacted, would paralyze elected officials at every level because all laws would have to be revised to comply with this new “right” and it would be practically irrevocable.

Worse still, power would shift from elected officials to a judicial dictatorship that would become the final arbiter of Canadian environmental policy; elections would be futile.

Suzuki’s proposal is an unmitigated assault on personal freedom. Our concept

of freedom is the absence of state interference with our personal activities so long as we do not harm anyone else in the exercise of it.

The false right to a clean environment would destroy liberty with a flood of regulations emanating from anonymous officials in a myriad of agencies dictating every facet of our lives to eradicate the invisible threat of climate change — and wasting billions of dollars.

How strange it is that lunatic environmentalists wish to institute a war economy to destroy an ethereal villain. Suzuki should look in the mirror to find the real enemy.

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Editor: Re: Blue Dot request gets rather cool reception, Jan. 16 I was taken aback by the dismissive comments made

by Coun. Robert Campbell with reference to David Suzuki. It seems to be a personal attack on Suzuki, a man who has devoted his life to the cause of nature.

The Blue Dot campaign is aimed at enshrining the right of Canadians to a healthy environment in the Charter of Rights. The concept of a healthy environ-

ment includes the right to breath fresh air, drink clean water and eat healthy food.

This right has been recognized in over 100 countries in the world.

Canada, of course, is lagging behind, not surprising given our current federal Conservative government’s reluctance to support environmental initiatives.

Enshrining the right to a healthy environment would not only strengthen environmental initiatives but would provide a framework within Canadian law for holding

polluters and potential polluters to account.

Although Delta does have a Climate Action Initiative, aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of Corporation of Delta activities, the Suzuki Blue Dot campaign has a much broader goal and encompasses all pollution, including toxic substances in our water, food and air.

I fail to see why Campbell and the rest of Delta council would not be in support.

Helen Kettle

Transit solution is right in front of MLA

Editor: In an editorial published on her website, MLA Vicki Huntington tries to walk a fine line for between our region’s desperate need for better transit and shorter commute times, and mistrust of TransLink.

She complains, rightly, about bus service cuts and heavy congestion but can’t seem to land on the solution that’s right in front of her,

which is to vote “yes” in the upcoming transit referendum.

Over one million new residents are expected to move to the Metro Vancouver region in the next 30 years. Our transit and transportation networks are at a crisis point now, and we need to build for the future.

The Mayors’ Council on Transportation has worked

hard to come up with a plan that provides improvements to all regions, including Delta. If we don’t tackle this issue now, our transit and transportation problems will go from bad to worse.

Delta is looking for leadership on this issue.

Huntington should tell us one way or the other if she supports the transit referendum.

Lori Mayhew

Work needed urgently on embarrassing tunnel Editor: The George Massey Tunnel presents quite a puzzle to me. I can’t decide whether the décor of the tunnel walls is early Afghanistan or modern Syrian!

The entrances and exits are surely “Black hole of Calcutta.”

How embarrassing this is for our visiting U.S. neighbours to enter Vancouver through this ugly, dark and unsafe passage (potholes, poor lighting and unsafe merging).

The weakened Canadian dollar is attracting more U.S. residents now so let’s “just do it” for their sake

and for the local taxpayers who have little choice but to enter the dragon’s den.

And instead of tabling this urgent need and discussing it ad infinitum at the local, provincial and federal levels, it has already gone on too long so please, do it now.

Bill Fulcher

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A10 The Delta Optimist January 21, 2015

Taking photographs has turned into a lot of work BARBARA GUNN

LIVING MATTERS At one time, photography was a pretty simple business.

You just pointed your camera, clicked a button, and bingo. When the roll of film was full, you took it to a camera store, returned

a few days later and exchanged some cash for your prints and negatives.

Things are different now.

For one thing, I take pictures with my phone. But that’s just the beginning.

Gone are the days of the roll of film, the negatives and the camera store. These days, I do all the work.

“Turn a little to your right,” I said to the husband the other day. “And lift your chin a little.”

We were on a getaway

south of the border, and doing the tourist thing. By that, I mean to say that we had positioned ourselves in front of the ocean, and were poised to take a selfie.

We clicked and clicked and clicked again, and took a dozen before we were satisfied.

“OK,” I said. “I guess I’ll message this to the kids, and then post a couple on Facebook.”

This is what I mean about work. Back in the day, I sent images to no one, except when they were printed out and slipped

Not any more. inside a Christmas card.

It may amount to a bit of Back in the day, when I work, but it’s also work I created an album, I glued expect of my pictures others. inside a scrapBack in the day, “Hi!” book and wrote I said to names and dates when I created an the son beneath them. album, I glued my a couple Not any pictures inside a of weeks more. Today’s scrapbook and wrote back. albums require He was posting, cropnames and dates also on a ping, rotating, beneath them. getaway, labeling and far off in tagging. At one tropical climes, and I had time, the only kind of tagcalled to say hello. ging I engaged in was on a “You haven’t posted picplayground at recess, and tures yet!” I pointed out. “I certainly not a computer.

want to see your pictures!”

“I’ve been golfing,” he said. “And swimming.”

What he hadn’t been doing, apparently, was taking a selfie every other minute, then going online and creating an album.

He’ll get around to it, I have no doubts about that.

After all, folks of his generation are masters when it comes to the posting-cropping-labeling-tagging business.

When it comes to pictures, they know it all. Just don’t ask them about something called film.

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Don’t let poor choice in music sound wrong note at wedding

Music is an essential component of a lively and fun wedding reception, but there are some musical miscues couples should look to avoid to ensure the music is not memorable for all the wrong reasons.

• Blocks of silence: Nothing makes time seem interminable more than silence. Always have a constant flow of music to avoid awkward silences. This includes the time guests are waiting prior to the ceremony as well as when they’re entering the cocktail hour.

• Second-guessing a professional: In an effort to curb costs, some couples provide their own playlists via an mp3 player or a streaming service for the music. This is often a mistake. Hiring a professional means you will not have to worry about managing music on top of your many other wedding day responsibilities.

• Playing only one type of music: Playing too many songs from one genre of

Steering clear of wedding music mistakes means couples have a greater likelihood of throwing spectacular parties. music will alienate some of the guests who simply are not interested in that type of music. Professional deejays or performers know how to offer a great mix that will appeal to the masses.

• Failure to make a song list: Some songs you may feel are essential to the wedding and others may be on a do-not-play list and

are associated with negative memories. Band leaders and deejays are not mind readers. Give your band leader or deejay ample time to review your requests so he or she has time to find a song that may not be in his or her collection.

• Dancing to long songs: Pay attention to a song’s length, and choose spot-

light dance songs wisely.

Remember that guests will be watching you dance with parents or each other, and a five-minute song can seem never-ending while others are waiting around.

• Inappropriate lyrics and volume: Keep the music at an acceptable volume, and avoid songs with suggestive language or curse words.

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In the past, standard fare like prime rib and roasted chicken dominated wedding menus. However, today’s weddings cater to people of various culinary tastes, and couples and their guests can expect more upscale and creative cuisine to be rolled out for receptions.

The following are a handful of the more popular trends with regard to wedding cuisine.

Miniature bites Many people say good things come in small packages, and when it comes to miniature versions of favourite foods, they may be right. Instead of large meals that fill guests up fast, they can munch on smaller bites of their favourite dishes.

Turning favourite foods into bite-sized adventures can add a touch of whimsy to the reception.

Breakfast for dinner Some couples are circumventing high price tags for their weddings by choosing to hold the festivities at less expensive times of day. Brunch-themed weddings are a big hit with those who would much rather dine on a stack of pancakes than a dish of pasta. Omelet stations, croissants and a bevy of other breakfast table fare can be enjoyed any time of the day.

Dim sum Dim sum allows guests to sample different foods without filling up. Carts of dumplings and other small plates of appetizers can be

Couples are getting creative with their food and beverage offerings at their wedding receptions. wheeled around so everyone can choose what they want and what they want to avoid.

Gourmet comfort food People love familiar comfort foods, but now gourmet comfort foods are shaking up wedding receptions.

Mac-and-cheese with gouda and brie or chicken pot pie with a puff-pastry crust are a few offerings that can add glamour to down-home cooking.

Food with a show Instead of passed foods or buffet stations, couples are opting to make food an experience for guests.

An oyster bar with a chef serving fresh seafood or a dessert master whipping up flambé is a feast for the eyes and mouth.

Interesting buffet stations Keep guests on their toes with various meal stations.

A bountiful display of artisanal cheeses, fruits and breads will be a cheese lover’s dream. These stations also can be appetizing focal points around the room and ensure all guests get a bite of what they like best.

Family style Rustic and informal weddings have grown in popularity. Rather than food

being brought to the guests or participants lining up in buffet lines, family-style dining allows guests to share conversation and pass the peas at the same time.

Food and beverage pairings Food-forward wedding couples are offering guests mouthwatering appetizers matched with a cocktail. A slider and a craft beer or a dumpling and a shot of saki are examples of this trend.

“Fake” cakes Instead of a multi-tiered cake or the cupcake fad that is starting to fizzle, couples are now opting for something new. Desserts that mimic the look of cake, but aren’t quite that combination of sponge and frosting are trending. Crepes, pies, cookies and doughnuts are acceptable and can add a creative spark to the cakecutting ceremony.

Vegan and gluten-free options Chances are one or more people attending the reception will be on a restricted diet. Rather than relegate these guests to dining on side dishes and patchwork meals, certain couples are building entire offerings around vegan and glutenfree foods.

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Couples should remember to build hidden expenses into their budgets when planning their weddings.

• Postage: Couples who plan to invite guests via email or online invitations can skirt the cost of postage, but many couples still prefer traditional paper invitations, which include return envelopes that tradition suggests should also be stamped. Save-the-date cards have grown in popularity as well, and these cards must also be stamped and mailed. Depending on the size of your guest list, postage can cost several hundred dollars.

• Overtime: Overtime fees for reception hall staff and additional outside vendors are typically written into contracts, but few couples imagine needing more than the predetermined allotment of time noted in their contracts. But it’s better to be safe than sorry, as unanticipated events such as a misplaced wedding licence or heavy traffic on the way to the venue can force the party to start late and thus extend past its deadline.

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In the days of yore, the responsibility of paying for a wedding fell to the bride’s parents. But that tradition has largely fallen by the wayside in recent years, when more and more couples have used their own savings to finance their weddings.

Few couples enter the process of planning their weddings unaware of just how expensive weddings can get, but costs can easily begin to escalate if couples aren’t careful.

Couples know that certain wedding expenses, such as the cost of booking a reception hall, will eat up a large portion of their budgets, but there are some hidden expenses that couples must build into their budgets to avoid finding themselves in debt as they walk down the aisle.

• Taxes: Sales tax might not seem so significant when you’re buying everyday items, but the taxes add up quickly when paying for a wedding. Before signing contracts with any vendors, couples should get the price including sales tax written into their contracts, as failing to do so may result in a surprise when the time to pay up arrives.

• Gratuities: Gratuities are another potentially hefty expense that often takes engaged couples by surprise as they start to plan their weddings. Some reception halls build gratuities for staff into their estimates, and these tips for the staff can be as high as 25 per cent at some venues. But even if gratuities for reception hall staff are already accounted for, don’t forget to include tips for additional vendors the day of the wedding.

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ADVICE FROM THE PROS Lisa Manwaring AMP

QUESTION:

QUESTION: Long or short term?

Does Western Coin & Stamp buy unwanted valuables from the public?

ANSWER: This is a very popular question. The answer really is how long do you intend to stay in your home?

If you don’t anticipate keeping a property for a minimum of 5 years you might be best served looking at a shorter term.

If you plans are to stick around … Both 5 and 7 year terms under 3% are a fantastic bet!

Why not considering locking in and taking the stress away?

Before you do anything I recommend consulting with a mortgage professional who can provide you with the best advice for you own personal circumstances.

Yes, we are a trusted local business, in Richmond for 28 years, and are pleased to valuate your valuables and buy them from you.

We have heard many sad stories from local people receiving very low valuation and offers to purchase from touring buyers coming to town and setting up at hotels for a few days. They are being offered as low as 1/3 of the fair market value we would have paid for the same item.

Please be careful.

If you are looking to sell and to turn your unwanted valuables into cash please contact us.We like to give you a fair and honest deal as we value our reputation.

Gold and Silver are at a yearly high.

Please call us with any questions you may have.

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QUESTION: I‘m regularly visiting my Grandpa who’s recently moved into a facility after Grandma passed away last fall. He’s very quiet. How can I connect with him when I visit??

storage or fat burning mode.

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This process is directly related to the ratio of insulin to glucagon secreted

The loss of a partner is one of the biggest challenges elders can face as it often changes everything in their world, in this case, a pivotal move as well.

This would be disconcerting for anyone, of any age, and at the same time, these big changes for seniors can be monumental, especially if not planned.

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Not only is your Grandpa still mourning the loss of his life partner, he is wondering how to carry on, in new surroundings, how to meet people, and how he fits into this new world.

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Tsawwassen? Did prices go up or down in 2014?

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Meeting and making introductions to his neighbors, attending an afternoon event together at his new facility, and reading the bulletin board at the front desk, are good ways to start. He may just not want to join in on his own so having you as a partner helps. If he was always a quiet man, don’t expect him to suddenly be an extrovert… it may take a bit of time for him to find his footing. Go slowly and let him set the pace.

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The MLS Benchmark Housing Price Index shows the Ladner Detached Housing prices increased by 8% in 2014! Tsawwassen Detached Housing prices increased by 10.1%.

Condos in Ladner increased by 6% and Tsawwassen Condos increased by 4.6%.

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January 21, 2015 The Delta Optimist A15 In the Community

Joshua Tromans needs votes to become CBC’s Piano Hero

VSO conductor visits DSS

Competition is looking for Canada’s favourite amateur classical pianist BY

DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

PHOTO BY

DAVE WILLIS

Conductor and composer Bramwell Tovey was at Delta Secondary last week to speak to music students as part of an ongoing mentorship program between the high school and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra called VSO Connects: Secondary. Tovey is the orchestra’s music director.

Tsawwassen’s Joshua Tromans needs votes to make it to the next round of Piano Hero.

The CBC Music contest is looking for Canada’s favourite amateur classical pianist.

Tromans, 10, said it would be exciting if he were able to win.

Tromans performs Bach’s Toccata in E minor, BWV 914 in his video submission to the contest.

The top-10 online vote getters move on to have their videos judged by a panel of piano professionals. Voting closes tomorrow.

The winner gets a trip for two to Toronto, a private piano lesson with Emanuel Ax, an upright piano, the opportunity to make a professional music video and attend the Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s RBC Piano Extravaganza.

Tromans, whose goal is be a concert pianist, started playing piano when he was three. He practices three to four hours a day.

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Ten-year-old Joshua Tromans of Tsawwassen is hoping online voters will propel him into the next round of Piano Hero. about playing the piano, he says it “fulfills my soul.”

He studies at the VSO School of Music in Vancouver.

As well as receiving top prizes in a pair of recent music festivals, Tromans has recently performed in masterclasses with pianists Tomislav Baynov and Inon Barnatan, his parents noted.

Tromans will be performing in the 101 Pianists concert with international superstar Lang Lang at the Orpheum Theatre in March.

“He’s developing a lot faster than anybody expected,” says Jullie Izawa, Tromans’ mom.

He scored a 97 per cent in his advanced rudiments music theory exam from

the Royal Conservatory, she added.

Visit http://www.piano. strutta.com/entry/8298380 to view Tromans’ submission.

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ADVICE FROM THE PROS QUESTION:

QUESTION

Are we better off Renovating or Re-Locating? That’s the Big Money question!

Paul,What should I do to winterize my external plumbing systems?

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2} Disconnect and drain garden hoses. Store them in a heated area for the winter.

3} Drain underground sprinkler systems. If you are not sure how to do these things or can’t find valves to shut off the external water, give us a call today and we would be more than happy to show you how.

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For obvious reasons your realtor will make a good case to simply re-locate (ah, but not so simple!) Conversely, a good Renovator can take that existing house and make it your Dream Home! In my opinion there are 3 main factors to consider: 1. Do we enjoy living in our present location, as it is a lot of work and expense to re-locate.

2. Can we work with this existing house and bring our ideas to life here.

3. How long do we foresee ourselves in this location.

All very important considerations indeed! First is going to be personal for each family and I just take into consideration the upheaval involved to re-locate.

Second is where consultation with a professional Renovator can help you in the re-configuration or addition to your existing layout.

Third and most important with regards to your investment in any renovation is your commitment to location.

If you have a short 1-3 year plan in mind then cosmetics and immediate repairs only or you risk losing most of your investment. If you foresee a 5-10 year stay then I feel you are safe in the 50K to 150K investment into your property upgrades as you are now renovating to increase the value in your home plus adding livability and quality to your lifestyle!

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Southpointe’s gone mad with latest play Tsawwassen independent school to raise curtain tomorrow on three-night run of The Madwoman of Chaillot BY

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Grade 11 student Grace Wilson plays the madwoman. Her character is very intent on making the world a happy and good place, she says.

Wilson says she’s enjoying the role.

“It’s nice to come after school and have an hour or an hour and a half of just playing this character and getting everything out, not having to be yourself, not having to worry about normal school stuff, or work, or anything like that.”

The Madwoman of Chaillot runs tomorrow to Saturday at Southpointe Academy in Tsawwassen.

Show times are 7 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday and 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

Tickets are $10 and available in the school lobby or at the door.

DAVE WILLIS

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Southpointe Academy presents The Madwoman of Chaillot this week.

The comedy was originally written in 1943, notes director and Southpointe drama teacher Greg Kean.

“This madwoman of Chaillot, she lives in a dream. She lives in the Victorian era in her head, and thinks everything is wonderful every day,” he says.

She becomes more aware of the greed and corporate malfeasance in the world after stumbling into a plot hatched by a group of businessmen who are looking to extract oil from beneath the city. She then sets out to stop them.

In deciding which play to perform, Kean says there were a lot he liked with a cast of eight or 12. This one, with a cast of 30, provided the most opportunity for students to take part, says Kean, who noted the school’s acting program is

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Renae Miller (left), Grace Wilson and Jody Mielcarski are part of the cast for Southpointe’s production of The Madwoman of Chaillot.

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Draw #1 – Thursday 7 pm Lees (TTCC) vs Back (TTCC) Sjoberg (TTCC) vs Lomness (TTCC) Ashworth (TTCC) vs Lainchbury (TTCC) Coates (TTCC) vs Lloyd (TTCC) Hewson (TTCC) vs Flach (TTCC)

Draw #2 – Friday 6:30 pm Draw #3 – Friday 9 pm Sieg (SGCC) vs Kosmynka (TTCC) Tully (VCC) vs Kelly (TTCC) Stuart (RCCC) vs Hermann (VCC) Geiger (PACC) vs Rafter (TTCC) Bassett (RCCC) vs Chan (MCC) Forrest (VCC) vs Savage Volden (TTCC) vs Quaale (CCC) McGregor (PACC) vs House (MCC) Tardi (LCC) vs Blachford (TTCC) Larock (TTCC) vs Mackinon (LCC) Gilchrist (LCC) vs McColewell (TTCC) Tanaka (TTCC) vs Conlin

Other Draw Times

Saturday - 8:00, 10:30, 1:00, 3:30, 6:00 & 9:00 Sunday - 9:30, 12:00 & Finals at 2:30

Sponsors Headline - OK Tire, Steve Menzies B Event - Ideal Life Advisors, Christian Rode C Event - Ian Lomness, Dentist D Event - Langley Chrysler, Tommy Booth Dinner - Peak Products, Shaun Lloyd & Hammerberg Lawyers, Jordan Kinghorn Pizza - Tsawwassen Optometry Clinic, Joan Hansen Double Jug - Fraser Surrey Docks - Jeff Scott Skills - Dan Boisvert Notary Public Poker - Brent Derrheim Golf Pro @ Beach Grove Golf Club Oyster Bar – FRPD, Rick Gillis Breakfast - Shpak & Co., Mario Costa Advertising - Delta Optimist

January 21, 2015 The Delta Optimist A17 Coming Events Clubs & Groups !The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit, fellowship club for retired and semi-retired professional and business people will hold its General Meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21, in The Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Our guest speaker is Eva Sehra, BCAA, talking on travel insurance. Guests are welcome. Please call Dick Williams at 604-9406542 for information. Our Discussion Group will meet the following morning, Thursday, Jan. 22, at 10 am at CoPs. !Ask An Investment Advisor - Living Fully...

Dying Neatly: How to Effectively Plan Your Exit - Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2:30 - 4 pm - Tsawwassen Library. Sheila Whitehead, Investment and Wealth Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities will be at the Delta Libraries to answer your questions about: minimizing probate and taxes; choosing the right executor and power of attorney, effectively transferring assets to heirs and/or charities, what’s the hold up when there is a will. Please RSVP jennifer. bishop@rbc.com or 604535-3837.

!PreSchool Readiness Program! Are you interested in sending your little ones to Preschool on the Tsawwassen Peninsula?

Come to the Point Roberts Library at the PR Community Center for a presentation about Early Childhood Literacy and how your local preschools, libraries and schools can help your children develop to their full potential.

Childcare provided; we are hoping for a family centered event on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 2 to 4 pm. http://www.wcls.org/PointRoberts-Branch-News/ For more info: email - Rose.

Momsen@wcls.org. !Family Literacy Day Screens Off Delta! Tuesday, January 27 - Tsawwassen Library, 1321A - 56th St. Celebrate Family Literacy Day in Delta. Choose one hour during the day to turn off all the screens in your house - and let us know what you will do instead! Do it as a family!

A team! A class! A school!

A business! An individual!

Phones, tablets, laptops, TV, video and computer games - the libraries may even join in and have a screen free hour of doing business.

Read! Play a board game!

Tell stories.

!The Arthritis Society presents: Chronic Pain Management Workshop, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Ladner Pioneer Library. Based on the Arthritis Self-Management Program, this forum introduces participants to self-management skills and the principles of pain management. Learn about - the physical causes of pain in arthritis; better managing stress and fatigue; the benefits of exercise and using medications wisely.

Register with The Arthritis Society by calling 604-5149902.

!Please join the Rotary Club of Ladner for - Lunch with Chief Jim Cessford, a reflection of his 20 years in Delta. When: Tuesday, Jan. 27 at noon at the Delta Town & Country Inn. Cost: $20. For reservations text: 604-306-1047 Patricia Sibley. www.rotaryladner. org. !Storytime and Craft (Theme: Snowmen) Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2 - 3 pm. Bring your child to a storytime and craft program, presented in partnership by FVRL and Delta Parks & Recreation. There

is a small drop-in fee for the craft portion of the program. Please note that this program takes place at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre located at 1172 - 56th Street in Delta. !Wednesday, Jan. 28, the Ladner Single Parents Support Group wishes to invite single parents with dependant children to a free dinner at the Ladner Christian Reformed Church, 4594-54A St., Delta. Doors open at 5:10pm. Dinner at 5:30pm. For further information contact Dianne at 604-946-7033. !Free UVic Chronic Pain Self-Management workshop starts Thursday, Feb. 5 at McKee Rec Centre from 9:30 am to 12 pm. Learn strategies to manage pain, deal with difficult emotions, exercise comfortably, and work with health care providers. To register call UVic at 604-940-1273 or go to www.selfmanagementbc.ca. !Tim Hortons is hosting its third annual Family day free skate at the Tsawwassen Rec Center on Feb. 9 from 12-4 pm. !French language preschool Lutins du Bois is having an open house on Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 6-7:30 pm. Non-French speaking families are welcome. Ecole Bois Joli, 78549th St., Tsawwassen; 604948-1222; lutins_du_bois@ csf.bc.ca. !ElderCollege Delta is running its Spring Semester in March, April and early May. Courses offered include Art, Bridge (Intermediate), Technology (computers, digital photograpy, iPads and Android tablets) and more. ElderCollege Delta is open to all 50 years and over. Learn in a relaxed, risk-free and social environment. Spring Program

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Brochures are now available at Delta public libraries and senior centres.

Full program information is also available online on our webpage (Google “ElderCollege Delta”).

For further information regarding registration or to register for the free public presentation, phone: 604943-0262. General registration will take place at two sites for your convenience: on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall from 10 to 11:30 am and on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Save on Foods in Ladner from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. !Delta Hospice Society will offer a Volunteer Training Program running Feb. 19 through March 21, 2015, Thursday evenings from 6:30-9 p.m. plus three Saturdays from 9:30-3 pm. For more information please call our Centre for Supportive Care at 604948-0660 and ask to set up an interview. Class size is limited, so we advise early registration. !The Delta Photo Club meets Wednesdays at the Kin Village Recreation Centre, Tsawwassen. Set up and socialize 7 - 7:30.

Meeting 7:30 - 9:30 pm.

Photographers of all skill

levels are welcome. www. deltaphotoclub.com.

Seniors !A Whimsical Winter Luncheon at KinVillage Community Centre, Friday, Jan. 23 at 12:15 followed by in-house entertainment.

Tickets $12 for members $14 for non-members. 5430-10th Avenue, Tsawwassen. Telephone 604-943-0225. !McKee Seniors Recreation Centre presents: Hawaii In January on Friday, Jan. 30, 12 to 2 pm.

Wear your best Hawaiian Outfit. Menu: Hawaiian theme. Entertainment Gail Hawkesworth. Members: $9; Guests: $11. Call 604946-1411 for more information.

Special Events !10th Anniversary Giant Sale of books, board games, DVDs, and CDs. Please bring in your gently used re-saleable items. Sorry, no digests, geographics, computer books or encyclopedia. Donations accepted Monday to Friday 9 am until noon through to Jan. 26. KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Sale runs Thursday, Jan. 29 from 10

am to 6 pm, Jan. 30 from 9 am to 6 pm and Jan. 31 from 9 am to 3 pm. The Unique Boutique will be open 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday, Jan. 31.

Arts !The Sidekick Players presents Jenny’s House of Joy by Norm Foster and directed by Carroll Lefebvre. The story of four women - Jenny, Francis, Anita and Natalie - who work in a brothel in Baxter Springs, Kansas in the late 1800s. Jan. 22 - Feb. 7 (Thurs, Fri & Sat) at 8pm and January 25 & February 1 (Sunday) at 2pm. All performances are at The Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172-56th St. Adults: $18, Seniors (60+) $15. Seating is limited (Bistro Style) To reserve a seat please call 604-288-2415.

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).

Delta Sports A18 The Delta Optimist January 21, 2015

Sports Editor: Mark Booth

Phone: 604-946-4451

Email: mbooth@delta-optimist.com

Spotlight will be on South Delta Hockey Rogers’ coverage of Hockey Day in Canada on February 14 will include live broadcast from Ladner Leisure Centre BY

MARK BOOTH

mbooth@delta-optimist.com

What began as an idea to keep everyone close to home to celebrate Hockey Day in Canada has grown into an event that will give national exposure to South Delta Minor Hockey.

The association will be the official west coast location for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada on Saturday, Feb. 14 with the Ladner Leisure Cente being home to a live remote national broadcast. The Corporation of Delta and Rogers have teamed up with the SDMHA for what promises to be the biggest single day event in the history of minor hockey in South Delta.

“Like many cities in Canada, Delta is a proud hockey town featuring teams and enthusiasts of all ages,” said Mayor Louis Jackson. “We are so pleased to host Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada in our community, and are thrilled to provide such an amazing event and unique opportunity for our local hockey players and fans.”

Last year, SDMHA marketing director Phil Pacaud went to the Richmond Olympic Oval to participate in Hockey Day in Canada festivities. When he took on the volunteer position with the association, he had an opportunity to organize something in his own backyard. It will be the first time SDMHA is hosting an event that brings teams from its rep, recreational and girls programs together. Typically, the organization annually hosts the Tim Jardine Bantam AAA Showcase and the recently held Party In Da House

Tournament.

“It seems like we always had to go somewhere else and with my involvement this year we said ‘why can’t we do something local?,’” explained Pacaud. “We came up with great idea and plan that will have every single team in the association involved expect for three that will be away at tournaments.

“It is about Hockey Day in Canada but we are also trying to make it about the Power of Sport.

To be a great hockey player you have to be a good athlete and to be a good athlete you have to be doing other sports as well. We have invited other local sports groups to participate and there will be a big trade show outside where people can try other things if they want to.”

The day will kick off with a free pancake breakfast, live music and the grand re-opening of the newly renovated LCC. The South Delta Recreational Centre and Tilbury Arena will also host games and on ice activities. Every game will have “a big league” feel to it with live national anthems and rink announcers. The North Delta Minor Hockey Association will be providing competition for the rep teams, as well as some additional recreational level games.

Produced by Rogers, the Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada all-day broadcast on CBC will include live celebrations from Delta, featuring Sportsnet Central host James Cybulski.

Fans will have the chance to meet and get their picture taken with Vancouver Canucks alumni, Kirk McLean. The event will also

With the exception of three teams at out-of-town tournaments, South Delta Minor Hockey Association has arranged for each of its teams to be in action in local rinks during Hockey Day in Canada on Feb. 14. The event will culminate with the Vancouver Canucks Alumni team taking on Delta Police at the Ladner Leisure Centre. celebrate athletes who grew up playing sports in South Delta and went on to great careers in and out of sport.

The gym at the South Delta Recreation Centre will play host to a street hockey/floor hockey tournament for all ages.

The venue will also showcase a Special Olympics floor hockey game.

A skills session for Atom and Pee Wee age players will be run

by Ian Gallagher and other guest coaches at the LCC. The day will culminate with the Vancouver Canucks Alumni taking on the Delta Police, with Delta Cable televising the game.

“We developed (the event) and it has really grown from there,” added Picaud. “We reached out

to the Corporation of Delta and Rogers and they both loved it.

We have also had some amazing sponsorship come on board like Dueck GM who are giving the opportunity for someone to shoot (between periods of the alumni game) to win a car.

“The community has really embraced it. It’s going to be pretty good.”

WHL Giants sign blueliner who came through SDMHA program soon after the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft.

The South Delta Minor Hockey product played last season in the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League with the Greater Vancouver Canadians, before earning one of two available 16-year-old roster spots available per team at the junior “B” level.

Jones has 20 points in 27 games with

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Richmond and recently returned to the lineup from a hand injury.

“Ryan is having a really great year,” said Giants General Manager Scott Bonner.

“He’s been practicing with our team and doing really well in a great Richmond program that has also produced players like Carter Popoff. He’s a solid defenseman, and

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with some of our veteran guys moving on in the next couple of years, we’re excited about Ryan’s future.”

Jones’ older brother Mitch helped the Sockeyes win a provincial championship before going on to play in the B.C. Hockey League. He is currently in his senior season at Northern Michigan University.

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An impressive rookie season in the Pacific Junior Hockey League with the Richmond Sockeyes has earned Ryan Jones a commitment from the Vancouver Giants.

The Western Hockey League club announced last week it has signed the blueliner to WHL Player Agreement. Jones was placed on the Giants’ protection list

Big games ahead for South Delta FC The biggest two week stretch of the season begins Friday night for the South Delta FC Royals as the senior men’s team looks to earn promotion in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League.

The local side will take a 10-4-2 record into its showdown with Snipers FC. The teams are deadlocked for second place, three points back of Gastown FC which happens to be South Delta’s opponent Vancouver Metro Soccer League the folDivision 2 B lowing GP W T L Pts Gastown FC 16 12 1 3 37 weekend Snipers FC A 16 10 4 2 34 at Andy South Delta Royals 16 10 4 2 34 Van Greencaps 16 9 2 5 29 Livingston NK Hrvat A 17 7 3 7 24 Park in GN Sporting Club 16 7 2 7 23 Vancouver.

13th Legion FC 16 6 3 7 21 Euro FC 16 6 2 8 20 Game time Bombastic SC A 15 5 1 9 16 Friday is GFC United Lions 16 4 3 9 15 9 p.m. at Unicorns FC 16 3 3 10 12 NVFC Lions A 16 3 0 13 9 Winskill Park.

The Royals are coming off an impressive 5-1 win over the GFC Lions last week — rebounding from a 4-2 loss to Euro FC in its first game back from the holiday break.

Meanwhile, South Delta FC’s CAT team gained some much-needed breathing room with a 3-2 win over Astro FC. The result moved South Delta to 5-3-8 — good enough for seventh place in the 10-team division.

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GORD GOBLE

Ladner Celtic FC’s Luke Fulton winds up for a shot in front of the Coastal FC net during District 5 U15 Group C League Cup action at Dugald Morrison Park. Ladner won this game 4-1. Round-robin action in all divisions continues for the next few weeks, leading up to the top two teams from each of the groups advancing to the cup finals, slated for February 28.

Tsawwassen defender named to roster of new Excel Centre

Tsawwassen Soccer standout Olivia Sheppard has been named to the inaugural roster for Western Canada’s first Regional Excel Centre (REX).

The Grade 11 student at South Delta secondary was one of five full-time players with the Whitecaps Elite Girls Program to be selected. Sheppard came through the Tsawwassen Soccer Club’s grassroots program before playing at the Metro level and eventually Coastal F.C. of the B.C. Premier Soccer League. The defender also has been part of B.C. Soccer’s High Performance Program before being named to the Whitecaps roster last summer.

In her Grade 10 year at SDSS, Sheppard helped the Sun Devils reach the provincial AAA championship game last May. As part of the Canada Soccer Pathway, Whitecaps FC Girls Elite has merged with the REX program in Vancouver to main-

Olivia Sheppard (left) and Ashley Burgess battle in last May’s provincial AAA final. Both girls were among five players from the Whitecaps Elite Girls Program to be selected.

tain a standardized national curriculum for female players U-13 to U-18, feeding into Canada Soccer’s Women’s National EXCEL Program. The National EXCEL Program is a six-year structure for developing female players U14 to U20 who demonstrate the highest level of ability in preparation for their contribution to Canada’s Women’s National Team. The REX program will be led by Whitecaps Elite Girls head coach Jesse Symons, with support from BC Soccer.

“This is a very talented group of young players that we’ve assembled for our inaugural REX roster,” said Symons. “We’re very excited to work with each of these players as they continue to develop along the Canada Soccer Pathway.”

Full-time players from the Whitecaps Girls Elite team also joining the REX program include: Simmrin Dhaliwal (Mountain United FC) (Coastal FC); midfielders Jenna

Baxter (Surrey United SC) and Rachel Jones (Mountain United FC), and midfielder/striker Ashley Burgess (Coastal FC).

The remainder of the roster features: goalkeepers Abigail Hunt (Surrey United SC) and Faith O’Neill (Mountain United FC); defenders Bryana Buttar (Fraser Valley Premier), Sophie Damien (Mountain United FC), and Reese Moffatt (Surrey United SC)Emma Hooton (Mountain United FC), Kassie Kirlik (Surrey United SC), Danielle Mosher (Fusion FC), and Cecilia Way (Vancouver Island Wave); midfielders Ebony Clarke (Surrey United SC), Julia Grosso (Mountain United FC), and Caitlin Shaw (Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC); and strikers Sagen Brar (Coastal FC), Camila Gomez-Hernandez (Mountain United FC), Jordyn Huitema (Surrey United SC), Shanya Dhindsa (Coastal FC) and Emma Regan (Mountain United FC).

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