Delta Optimist February 18 2015

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Delta in national spotlight as host of Hockey Day PHOTOS BY

GORD GOBLE

Hockey Day in Canada featured a host of activities on and off the ice last Saturday. Former Canucks goalie Kirk McLean (right) poses for photos, while Koji Kaneko tries on a giant Canucks uniform. More photos from Hockey Day on Page 30 and at www. delta-optimist.com.

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Ready to fight for hospital again

Big crowd turns out for public forum on weekend as doctors share serious concerns BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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It was a meeting reminiscent of a decade ago.

More than 250 residents packed the Ladner Community Centre last Saturday afternoon for a Friends of Delta Hospital forum to hear just how much the health region has shortchanged the local hospital and the level of care it can provide.

Quality repair close to home!

It was like a scene from 2002 when residents learned Fraser Health planned deep cuts to the hospital, including the overnight closure of its ER and loss of its acute care status. The community galvanized and it seemed like the fight paid off when the emergency ward was not only saved but eventually expanded, although other service cuts went ahead.

In the years since the hospital saw a number of services added

as it became a key centre for day surgery and thanks to the tremendous fundraising efforts of the Delta Hospital Foundation and Delta Hospital Auxiliary came impressive equipment and building additions. The region eventually restored the acute care status and proposed service and building additions are part of a new longterm strategic plan.

However, it now appears not all is well after all.

Front-line doctors at the hospital last fall made public serious concerns about the level of care they’re able to provide due to shortcomings of the surgical program, which was never fully restored after cuts over a decade ago. They also questioned how much acute care the facility can really provide and lamented the low number of beds overall.

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Dr. Robert Shaw speaks to the crowd Saturday.

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The Tsawwassen First Nation says it supports Friends of Delta Hospital’s effort to restore the surgical program.

The citizens’ group had been seeking the First Nation’s endorsement to further reinforce the advocacy that began last fall when doctors at the hospital first publicly raised concerns about the program.

Chief Bryce Williams, on behalf of the TFN’s executive council, sent a letter to Friends of Delta Hospital co-chair Doug Massey last week expressing “utmost support by Tsawwassen First Nation for the work you are doing to restore emergency services at the Delta Hospital.”

Williams noted the TFN is anticipating tremendous growth over the next 15 years and that emergency

medical care is a critical element of a support system for a growing, sustainable community.

Noting the TFN has relied on Delta Hospital to provide its members urgent care and maintain their quality of life, as well as having participated with the Delta Hospital Foundation, Williams wrote, “We wholeheartedly support your efforts to restore critical surgical beds and emergency service hours to the Delta Hospital. Please let us know how we can support your efforts at this urgent time.”

The newly formed citizens’ group released a “summary document” a couple of months ago that includes the TFN as part of the argument put forward for restoring the surgical program.

Issued by Gord Freeborn, Delta’s former fire chief, the document notes Delta

and the TFN want and need a fully-functioning, community-based hospital that can provide secondary care, as was the case up to the early part of the previous decade.

Noting Delta is outperforming most of the other hospitals in the region, Freeborn said that while the region’s funding model uses the residential population as a base, it is missing factors such as density of industry, transportation corridors and new development.

“The development of more density related projects such as Tsawwassen First Nation’s housing project that is currently underway, the approval of the development of Southlands within the Tsawwassen community core and the construction of one of Canada’s largest retail malls will certainly add a need for surgical capacity at the Delta Hospital,” the document sates.

Hospital beds by area

Delta doesn’t compare favourably to other large centres when it comes to hospital beds. In fact, it has the fewest acute care beds per capita in the province, according to the Friends of Delta Hospital.

HOSPITAL from page 1 At Saturday’s meeting, residents were warned the surgical program is in danger of outright imploding and shutting down.

Several guest speakers, including doctors Jeff Hornstein, Robert Shaw and Jean Segal with the Delta Hospital Medical Staff Association, said all that’s needed is a couple of million dollars to start restoring acute services to levels other hospitals in similarsized communities provide.

The message clearly struck a chord with the audience, which was upset with Fraser Health but gave the doctors a standing ovation on two occasions.

Hornstein said the hospital should at least be able to provide “meat-and-potato care any community would need” but added that Fraser Health has had a “scorched earth policy for the surgical ward at Delta Hospital.”

The doctors noted they met with Fraser Health officials in November and were told funding could be redirected to the surgical unit, but only if cuts were made elsewhere at the hospital.

“We run Delta Hospital at around $30 million a year,” said Shaw. “The surgery department runs at about $3 million per year.

We’re asking for $1 (million) to $2 million per year for the operating budget.

“It’s inconceivable for Delta in Metro Vancouver that we have no access to acute surgical care.”

Segal said it would take time and several steps to restore acute care to proper levels, if Fraser Health is willing, starting with adding four in-patient surgical beds.

Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington told the audience it’s clear the community needs to once again get together and put pressure on the health region and government.

NDP MLA Sue Hammell, a guest speaker on behalf of NDP health critic Judy Darcy, agreed the community needs to ramp up the pressure, adding Fraser Health is also a victim of chronic government underfunding despite being the fastest growing health region in the prov-

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Dr. Jeff Hornstein says Fraser Health has taken a ‘scorched earth’ approach with Delta Hospital’s surgical program. ince.

Delta North Liberal MLA Scott Hamilton, who recently met with some of the doctors, promised to schedule a meeting with Health Minister Terry Lake and Friends of Delta Hospital.

The meeting also had emotional speeches from Coun. Heather King, who described the lengthy delay her mother had to go through for surgery, as well as Friends of Delta Hospital co-chair Doug Massey, who vowed the community

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Politicians seek referendum specifics Council members ask mayors’ council executive director how proposed tax increase would benefit this area BY

JESSICA KERR

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Delta wants more details when it comes to how the proposed tax increase for transit will benefit local residents.

“Is there any way you can give us more specifics?”

Mayor Lois Jackson asked Mike Buda, executive director of the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation.

Buda appeared before Delta council Monday night to present highlights from the mayors’ council’s transportation and transit plan. The plan is contingent on the approval of the proposed 0.5 per cent Metro Vancouver Congestion Improvement Tax, which will be put to voters in a

mail-in referendum beginning next month.

Buda said the plan is designed to serve both local and regional needs. He told council that more than 50 per cent of all transit trips, and 76 per cent of commuter trips, by Delta residents take them outside the municipality.

Possible local improvements include a new B-line from Scott Road Station to Newton Exchange via Scott Road and 72nd Avenue; a new rapid bus station at Highway 99 and Highway 17A, as well as more frequent service all day between South Delta and Richmond via Highway 17, and between North Delta and Richmond via Highway 91; upgrades to the

South Delta Exchange in Tsawwassen; and a northsouth bike route in North Delta running parallel to Scott Road.

Buda said the proposed plan also includes more frequent trips during off-peak hours with buses running at least every 15 minutes seven days a week.

He said this would eliminate the need for riders to keep track of a bus schedule.

“You don’t have to adapt to the transit service, the transit service is there to serve your needs,” he said.

The plan also includes upgrades to major road networks, including 56th Street, River Road, Scott Road, 72nd Street and 64th Street.

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months of a ‘yes’ vote,” Buda said, adding that increasing bus services, funding some of the road network upgrades, and walkway and bicycling improvements can all be implemented quickly.

Jackson and Coun. Ian Paton asked about the reinstatement of the 601 bus that had a direct route from South Delta into downtown Vancouver. Buda said the request would be passed along to TransLink.

With referendum ballots set to go out starting March 16, Buda said the mayors’ council is working on its post-referendum action plan and would be working with municipalities to set out more detailed plans.

“We need this information out so people can make an informed decision,” he

said.

The proposed 0.5 per cent hike to the sales tax is expected to generate $250 million annually, money that would be earmarked for transit improvements identified in a 10-year, $7.5-billion plan put together by the region’s mayors. Senior government funding would also be required.

The tax is expected to cost $125 per year for the average Lower Mainland household.

• The Delta chapter of the Council of Canadians, which supports the proposed tax, is holding a presentation and discussion on the issue at the Ladner Pioneer Library on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. Transportation planner and author Eric Doherty will be the guest speaker.

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Ladner United restoration receives heritage awards

From Feb. 16 to 22, Delta will celebrate Heritage Week with a variety of events, displays and award presentations for heritage preservation and restoration.

“Delta’s heritage is the foundation of our vibrant and sustainable community,” says Mayor Lois Jackson. “Heritage Week reminds us of Delta’s rich history, something which we are proud to honour.”

The 2015 Heritage Award of Merit and Friends of Heritage Award were handed out by Jackson at the weekly meeting of Delta council on Monday.

The Heritage Award of Merit was given to Ladner United Church, while the Friends of Heritage Award was presented to the congregation of Ladner United.

The 48th Avenue church, which is more than 120 years old, re-opened last spring after an extensive restoration and renovation project undertaken by RAM Construction.

The Delta Museum and

Archives is hosting a number of exhibits and presentations to mark Heritage Week, while the Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park has an event scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

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Roasted & toasted to perfection Now-retired Delta police Chief Jim Cessford put on the hot seat as colleagues have some fun at his expense

Family, friends, colleagues and members of the community gathered in Ladner last Thursday evening to pay tribute to retired Delta police Chief Jim Cessford with a roast and toast.

Around 200 packed the ballroom at the Delta Town & Country Inn for the event hosted by the Delta Police Foundation, which featured a tribute by the Delta Police Pipe Band, a special musical performance and many good-natured barbs.

Former mayor Beth Johnson, former attorney general Wally Oppal, Vancouver police Chief Jim Chu, New Westminster police Chief Dave Jones and police chaplain Jim Turner all took shots at the retired chief, while MC former NHLer Dennis Hull kept the audience in stitches.

Cessford retired earlier this month after 20 years heading Delta’s police department and a total of 47 years in policing.

More photos online at www.delta-optimist.com Jim Cessford (centre) and wife Sheila laugh at one of the barbs directed his way.

MC Dennis Hull kept the crowd, and himself, laughing.

New Westminster police Chief Dave Jones didn’t hold back.

Vancouver police Chief Jim Chu came bearing gifts.

The man of the hour takes it all in stride.

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Former mayor Beth Johnson was chair of the Delta police board when Jim Cessford was hired.

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Cessford and deputy Chief Lyle Beaudoin share a laugh.

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The Delta school district is hosting a pair of open houses for its academy programs.

The first is set for Saturday, Feb. 28 at Delta Manor in Ladner. The second takes place next month in North Delta.

The open houses are an opportunity for kids and parents to talk to teacher coordinators who run the specialty programs, and to instructors and coaches, to find out what it would be like to attend, said Paige Hansen, district vice-principal of academy programs.

The district’s academies, which are fee-paying programs, are open to students from grades 8 to 12.

Offerings range from various sports to dance, film acting and film production.

“We live in a neat time for kids. The idea of choice in school is huge,” said Hansen.

The district is launching a cadet academy, funded in part by the Department of National Defence, at Seaquam Secondary and a golf academy at Tsawwassen Springs. Other new programs include female midget hockey and a spring break softball camp.

The South Delta soccer program has been extended to include Grade 11s (it was formerly 8-10) as well.

There are approximately 400 students in academies.

For more information call 604-952-5374 or visit web. deltasd.bc.ca/content/programs/academies.

Academy open houses

• Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Delta Manor, 4750-57th St., Ladner • Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Burnsview Secondary, 7658-112th St., North Delta

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TED MURPHY

MURPHY’S LAW The numbers don’t paint a very flattering picture.

The standing room-only crowd that jammed the Ladner Community Centre last Saturday came indoors on a springlike afternoon because people in these parts have a deep affection for Delta Hospital. They feel a sense of ownership of their hospital and they wanted to show support for it as well as for the Friends of Delta Hospital, the advocacy group that hosted the forum and is spearheading the efforts to restore surgical services.

There was a lot of information for the audience to absorb as doctors, politicians and community activists took to the microphone, but it wasn’t difficult to get the gist of the situation — Delta Hospital is being shortchanged and, by extension, so too are local residents.

Delta has six per cent of the region’s population but receives just 1.8 per cent of Fraser Health’s surgical funding, it has the fewest acute beds per capita in the province and of the 20 largest communities in B.C. based on population, Delta is the only one without an acute surgery program.

Those are disturbing statistics, to say the least, which is why a trio of doctors from the hospital took the courageous step of speaking out last Saturday, a move that surely must have drawn the ire of the powers that be at Fraser Health.

The doctors received a pair of standing ovations as the appreciative crowd recognized these medical professionals, the ones on the front lines on a daily basis, are only going public because they want to provide the best care possible for the people of this community.

Their plan to address the shortcomings, at least when it comes to the surgical program, sounds measured and eminently affordable, amounting to what’s effectively pocket change for Fraser Health. Sadly, such rationale has failed to sway those that control the purse strings.

Instead, we get fed a line about how every hospital in the region plays a role in the health care network, a platitude that glosses over the glaring inequities that exist. The bottom line is that Delta doesn’t have the beds or surgical services that we deserve, that we pay for and that every other community of this size enjoys.

Quite simply, that needs to change.

The Fraser Health Authority doesn’t seem the least bit interested in making that happen, so political pressure must be applied on those that oversee the health authority.

This community, which has a history of fighting for its hospital, needs to go to battle once again.

Province out of step with rest of country on winter holiday TOM SIBA

COMMUNITY COMMENT I heard on the radio there was an online petition asking the provincial government to change the day of the Family Day holiday to the third Monday of February from its current position on the second Monday of the month.

Investment advisors were at a loss because markets were open on our day off and closed this past Monday when we were working.

As well, the differing dates were awkward for firms that operated on a national basis.

So I decided to look up who did what.

We still use a standard monthly calendar at the Siba household.

The kind where you can write in your appointments and allocated time for the month. I find it much more useful and user friendly than my electronic ones. You can see the month at a glance and it can even be educational, which it certainly

was for this week.

For most of Canada, this was a short week. But not in B.C. For some bizarre reason when Family Day was established as a mid-winter holiday in British Columbia, the day chosen for it was the second Monday in February. Every other province that has a February holiday celebrates it on the third Monday of the month. Yukon Territory, however, has Heritage Day this Friday.

So this year, this past Monday was a holiday for the Prairie provinces, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. We here in B.C. had our Family Day a week earlier. In Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, the holiday is called Family Day. In Nova Scotia, it is called Heritage Day, and in PEI, Islander Day. Manitoba surprisingly calls the day Louis Riel Day in honour of the leader of the Métis in the Red River and the North-west Rebellions. Riel was eventually hung for treason by the Canadian government, an action that caused a rift between French and English Canadians. Now Riel is honoured as the founder of Manitoba. It’s amazing how views can change with the passage of time.

So why is B.C. out of step with

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the other Family Days et al? Might we say that the current provincial government is very “provincial”?

Personally, I find the current regime rather embarrassing. It is too bad that John Cummins, our ex-member of Parliament, failed to resuscitate the B.C. Conservative Party.

Checking the month’s calendar showed this was a week of many special occasions. Besides the nation’s Monday holidays and our missing one, this week includes Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras), Ash Wednesday and Chinese (Lunar) New Year.

Mardi Gras translates to Fat Tuesday and Shrove Tuesday for us as kids was known as Pancake Tuesday. It marks the last day to live it up before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. As such it marks the end of Carnival season.

Lent is always 46 days long starting on Ash Wednesday and ending on Easter.

Then on Thursday comes Chinese New Year. This would seem to offset the aims of Ash Wednesday, which started just the day before.

Be that as it may, we wish our readers Gung Hay Fat Choy and enjoyment of whatever holidays you may partake in.

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February 18, 2015 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Doctors called alarmists for hospital comments

Editor: Re: Group wants more friends, Feb. 11 As the executive director of Delta Hospital, I want to address some of the issues raised in your recent article on the hospital, and in particular our surgical program.

For physicians at the hospital to describe the situation as a crisis or suggesting that the surgical program is in imminent danger of imploding is alarmist, unnecessary and does a disservice to the hospital and the community.

Delta should be proud of the hospital’s surgery program, as it boasts some of the best post-surgical outcomes for day surgeries across the country.

We work closely with the

hospital’s surgical department to evaluate the needs of patients. Our goal is for patients to receive the best care with the best outcomes.

Capitalizing on our network of hospitals, different hospitals can excel at providing care by each specializing in certain services. Delta Hospital performs over 5,000 surgeries annually, and approximately 150 patients are transferred from Delta to another hospital for surgery. That’s less than three cases a week.

We continue to invest in new services at the hospital. This past month, we provided additional funding to support a pre-admission clinic, further underlining our commitment to ensuring the best possible out-

come for our patients.

The hospital will also benefit from the recently announced additional 650 surgeries Fraser Health’s surgical program will be performing over the next two months.

We appreciate the commitment of individuals in the community in support of their local hospital.

However, the needs of the community, and the system itself, have changed dramatically over the years, and our leadership team must continue to make decisions about all services at the hospital based on evidence and within the context of the evolving needs of patients.

Catherine Butler Executive Director Delta Hospital

Merchants must start tooting own horns

Editor: Re: South Delta businesses gather to strategize as landscape poised to change, Feb. 13 Right on! South Delta merchants need signage.

Perhaps a compelling message to deter mega mall competitors?

South Delta merchants are well supported. There’s the Ladner Business Association and the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association.

It’s time for both to aggressively promote and save our retailers.

A year after construction began both malls may be having trouble attracting

tenants ... at least ones willing to sign up 15 months before opening. One mall claims South Delta is an affluent community “and this area is currently under serviced by retailers, forcing residents to commute to surrounding municipalities for shopping needs.”

Prospective tenants may be seduced by such claims.

If mall representations are false, counter them.

Promote your assessment of the South Delta market.

Question the wisdom of added competition. Do it now. When malls open, it’ll be too late.

The malls have a promotional sign at the northwest

corner of 52nd Street and Highway 17. How about a sign on the southeast corner?

SOUTH DELTA MERCHANTS! Convenient access, attractive locations, comprehensively stocked, and enjoying large and loyal clientele. All tied together with some catchy theme.

Tsawwassen and Ladner; THE place to shop for all your needs! Whatever’s truthful?

The associations need to polish their message, whatever it is, and get it out there now for potential mall competitors to ponder and fear.

Ed Ries

Make it desirable to walk or cycle to shops Editor: Re: Business cores need boost, Feb. 6 One of the wonderful things about living in Ladner is its walkability.

Why get in my car when I can walk to the store, getting exercise and enjoying my neighbourhood on the way?

I think this is one key

to “sustaining” business in the town centre of Ladner: make it convenient and safe and desirable to walk or cycle to shops and services.

Investment in bicycle lanes and greenways, safe crossings, and convenient and secure bicycle parking in the downtown area would encourage people to stay in their community.

“Beautification projects” work well with cycle and walking paths, not so much with congested roads and parking lots.

As has been found in so many towns and cities that have embraced alternate modes of transportation: “Build it and they will come!”

Kathy Bossort

Municipal hall told to cut red tape for businesses Editor: Re: Business cores need boost, Feb. 6 We’d all be happy to undergo transformations, Madam Mayor, but municipal hall needs to make it a more palatable business

environment with lots less red tape.

If the Tsawwassen First Nation malls are getting a gazillion dollars for development, how on earth can the rest of us come up with that kind of cash to dress up

Ladner or Tsawwassen?

Delta did invest over $30,000 for a consultant to give input, but if this is the input we get for $30,000, I have a bridge I’d like to sell you.

Carol Miles

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be taken before we lose the critical mass necessary for our buyers to give up on the expense of getting fewer and fewer crops from this area?

And, just for your information, in case you misunderstand, farmlands are part of an extremely important process for the survival of the human species. History has taught us that lesson very well.

Additionally, farmlands are just as important for the survival of wildlife in this area.

Wildlife habitat in Delta is dependent on a variety of our agricultural crops for their survival. The annual 1.5 million (plus or minus) migration of wild birds provides competition for our own food.

One reason the Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust was formed was to find a

balance between ourselves (farmers) and wildlife enthusiasts. And while we believe we have found ways to balance that issue through the Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust, it is still not perfect.

And now, with possible losses of agriculture coming from climate issues (as is happening in the California central valley and the reclaimed deserts in Arizona), do you really believe preserving farmland is the lesser of two evils?

Try surviving on crops that have to be brought in from other countries and say goodbye to locally grown when that happens.

I say no to the lesser of your two evils. In fact, in my view, it is evil to even suggest that more farmland could be used for any type of expansion in this area.

Jack Bates

Editorial gets people talking about port

Editor: Re: Might be lesser of two evils, Murphy’s Law, Feb. 11 I really appreciated your editorial. Your thoughtful analysis of what we may be facing at Roberts Bank provided a very good perspective.

I had any number of people point the editorial out to me and this led in to discussions on what is happening and what we, the citizens of Delta, should be doing.

It had the effect that I believe you were looking for; it really has raised the awareness in our community.

Roger Emsley

Hiring policies limit use of transit for work Editor: So our friends Gregor Robertson and Linda Hepner would like us to vote “yes” to the transit referendum, even though no transit improvements are likely for Delta in the foreseeable future.

(In fact, in December 2014, the #404 bus was eliminated from the Ladner Exchange; commuters on that route now have to transfer at Steveston Highway/Highway 99 in Richmond, which is a dangerous place to do that.)

As a Delta resident, I do not have reason to travel into Vancouver very often, only once every few months to visit the dentist or doctor. I take the 601 bus to Bridgeport and the Canada Line (which should have been built along the Arbutus corridor by the way). Then, I walk the few remaining blocks instead of taking another bus.

The only reason I would probably travel along Broadway anymore (where the subway line is planned) would be if I were able to

find work in that area.

Given that many of the job postings on Craigslist are now “regionally restricted,” meaning that employers prefer to hire employees who live close to their businesses (only apply if you live in Vancouver, Richmond, the Tricities, etc.), this is not likely to happen anytime soon.

For example, the Kitsilano Neighbourhood House has advertised for several positions within the last year or so, which I would otherwise be quali-

fied to do. According to it website, “as per Association of Neighbourhood House of BC HR policies... first priority will be given to internal and local applicants.”

So, if I don’t live in Kitsilano or close by, then I am not likely to get a job with that organization.

What a bunch of snobs.

If businesses in Vancouver and other areas continue to discriminate against job applicants, then it’s just another reason to vote “no.”

Adele Cameron

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Editor: Re: Might be lesser of two evils, Murphy’s Law, Feb. 11 I am a farmer who owns and works the land and I’m not at all happy with your closing paragraph that states: “It’s such a bad idea, in fact, that it makes the notion of containers sprouting on some of the country’s best farmland a lot more palatable.”

Seriously, do you believe for one minute that residents will stand still and watch more productive farmland disappear?

Haven’t we seen enough farmland taken for projects such as port development, railway expansion, highways, First Nations settlement and on and on over many years beginning with the George Massey Tunnel and Highway 99?

How much more land can

Editor: Re: Voters lose say once tax in place, letter to the editor, Feb. 11 South Delta is just too small to get benefits of a bus system or, for that matter, an overhead subway.

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Squash club wants Delta to keep zoning as it is

Editor: Re: Rezoning proposal puts squash club in jeopardy, Feb. 6 Thank you for your article about the Bayside Squash and Fitness Club that houses three international squash courts — the only squash courts in all of Delta. I would like to take the opportunity to clarify a few details in the story.

The situation with regard to the owner is challenging because she is currently in Beijing. The Bayside Squash Society runs the club almost entirely on a volunteer basis.

The story stated: “Saying club membership has declined by 50 per cent to 122 paid members due to the uncertainty about the new property owner’s rezoning plan, the members asked council to give the site a recreational-commercial designation to bring it to its fullest potential.” The

fact is the club is currently zoned recreational-commercial and we are asking Delta council that it remain as such.

Our membership has declined because the owner made it difficult for members to join or maintain their memberships. There have been inconsistencies with setting up memberships and the collection of dues. The owner was not doing any general repairs or upkeep. These jobs are all currently being carried out by members of the Bayside Squash Society.

The membership currently stands at 140. Anyone in the community is welcome to join. Many of us play in the Vancouver Squash League each week. Our club hosts teams from all over the Lower Mainland and they host us in return.

The Bayside Squash and Fitness Club offers something the Corporation of

Delta does not. It is used by hundreds of community and metro residents. It is more than the sum of its members. Bayside is a constant hub of community events and activities, with its space being used by a variety of clubs and organizations.

In the story, civic community planning director Jeff Day is quoted as saying it would take considerable funds to get the building up to municipal standards. No one is asking the municipality to buy the building.

We just don’t want it to be rezoned and have another luxury waterfront home and semi-waterfront home built in its place.

Please attend the public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at municipal hall at 7 p.m. If you are unable to attend the hearing, you can still show your support by emailing mayor-council@ delta.ca.

Martha Leigh

Ladner cyclist is grateful so many good Samaritans came to his aid after crash

Editor: The Saturday before last I had a bad crash on my bike in Ladner. Within seconds of me hitting the somewhat unforgiving tarmac, and breaking my pelvis, people had stopped.

They could have gone on about their business, but they stopped and tried to help, David gave me the once over, making sure I

was safe to move. He was assisted by Allison and Elana.

My helmet had saved me from head injury but was broken from the impact.

Then a Delta Fire Department vehicle stopped and Al, a local firefighter, joined in. These people were great, concerned and caring, and I can’t thank them enough.

Elana, a young mom taking her daughter to a birthday party, drove me to the ER. The others came into the triage area to say goodbye and wish me luck.

I do hope I have all your names right. Thanks guys, I am now at home recovering, but your actions were a ray of light on a somewhat gloomy day.

Peter Berry

Canada’s maple leaf flag celebrating 50 years Editor: Canada’s distinctive maple leaf flag was first raised in 1965, following its proclamation as our national flag by Queen Elizabeth II. Each Feb. 15, across Canada, from coast to coast to coast, Canadians celebrate the country symbolized by the flag. As Prime

Minister Stephen Harper said, “The Canadian flag is a symbol of peace, freedom, diversity and the strength of our nation. It proudly identifies our citizens and our accomplishments.”

The flag is worn proudly by the Canadian Armed Forces, whose members protect Canada and defend our values.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of our national flag. As Harper added, “In the years to come, the Canadian flag will continue to symbolize great moments in our nation’s history and to inspire a fierce sense of pride in our citizens.”

Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay Delta-Richmond East MP

Public Hearing - February 24, 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: Time: Place:

Tuesday, February 24, 2015 7:00 p.m.

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, February 24, 2015.

Project No. 1 Official Community Plan Housekeeping (File No. P14-08)

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS3 Single Family (0.4 ha) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential.

Development Variance Permit LU007295 To vary Section 305 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by reducing the front setback averaging requirement for the principal structures from a range of 6.7 m to 7.1 m for proposed Lot A and 5.7 m to 6.6 m for proposed Lot B, depending on the order of construction of the lots, to 6.0 m for both lots.

Staff Contact: Stephanie Johnson – 604-946-3269 Web Location: February 2, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02 Project No. 3 Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Development Permit (File No. LU007270) Location: 6788 Corbould Road as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3 Applicant: Tussy Berg Telephone: 604-787-8490 Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan MAP NO. 3 Amendment, Land Use FILE NO. LU007270 Contract Discharge, Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Development Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

Location: Various properties throughout Delta Applicant: The Corporation of Delta Telephone: 604-946-3380 Proposal: Housekeeping amendments to the Official Community Plan

“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7390

“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7378 To amend “The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” as follows:

To amend the land use designation for the subject property in the Tsawwassen Future Land Use Plan in Schedule D.1 of the Official Community Plan, from SFR Single Family Residential to ISF Infill Single Family Residential to allow for a density of 20.4 units per hectare.

1. To amend the Future Land Use Plan in Schedule A in order to make it consistent with the land use designations in the Area Plan Schedules;

Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7391

2. To correct inconsistencies in the land use designation definitions associated with the North Delta Area Plan; 3. To add two Sunstone Community-specific policies back into the North Delta Area Plan relating to the overall density cap on the Delsom lands and the road network which provides vehicular access from 84 Avenue only; 4. To change the land use designations of various North Delta properties, which were unintentionally re-designated by adoption of the North Delta Area Plan, to reflect recent public review processes and Council approvals; 5. To remove inconsistencies between the Official Community Plan Schedules for Delta-owned park properties by designating these lands Park in all Schedules; and 6. To correct miscellaneous typographical and mapping errors.

Staff Contact: Web Location:

Laura Ryan – 604-946-3395 January 26, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03

Project No. 2 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU007295) Location: 11274 79A Avenue as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2 Applicant: Terry Katerenchuk

To discharge Land Use Contract File No. LU-78-24 in order to bring the property under current zoning regulations.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7392 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from C5 Private Recreation to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 448 to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling on each lot.

Development Variance Permit LU007270 To vary Section 8.1 of “Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 5100, 1994” by accepting a landscape treatment along the north property boundary of the subject property in lieu of the required 3.75 m wide road dedication and 3 m wide paved surface as measured from the centerline of the lane at the end of Corbould Road.

Development Permit LU007270 For construction within the Boundary Bay Foreshore and the Southlands Development Permit Area as well as the Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area.

Staff Contact: Susan Elbe – 604-946-3389 Web Location: February 2, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04 Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected until Tuesday, February 24, 2015.

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TWU president headlines annual prayer breakfast Dr. Bob Kuhn to speak at 41st edition later this month Trinity Western University president Dr. Bob Kuhn will be the guest speaker for the 41st edition of the Delta Leadership Prayer Breakfast later this month.

A graduate of the UBC School of Law and a practicing lawyer for 34 years, Kuhn is no stranger to leadership at Trinity Western.

He served as student body president in the early 1970s and in 2001 led TWU’s legal team all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada to successfully defend its Teacher Education Program and overturn contrary decisions made by the B.C. College of Tachers.

Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2006, Kuhn remains fully engaged as a lawyer and is involved with numerous charitable organizations.

This year’s Delta Leadership Prayer Breakfast is set for Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Delta Town & Country Inn in Ladner at 8 a.m.

Since its inception, the event has always been appreciated by the leaders of Delta.

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MONDAY, February 16 | 7 PM Heritage Week begins! Mayor Lois E. Jackson presents the Heritage Awards at the Regular Meeting of Delta Council.

TUESDAY, February 17 | AVAILABLE ALL YEAR Take a Heritage Tour! Download a Heritage Passport at Delta.ca/Heritage WEDNESDAY, February 18 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM Delta Museum & Archives presents “The Lower Fraser River: Delta’s Ecological History” Tickets are $10, register by calling 604-946-9322 or info@deltamuseum.ca THURSDAY, February 19 | 3:30 – 4:30 PM Come to the Ladner United Church for the Heritage Award of Merit plaque presentation and reception for past heritage award winners.

FRIDAY, February 20 | 1 – 3 PM Delta Museum & Archives presents “Preserving Your Family Records” Register by calling 604-946-9322 or info@deltamuseum.ca

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Eleven awards of $2,000 each will be presented to qualifying secondary and post-secondary students throughout the province who demonstrate outstanding school and community involvement. The competition is open to students who are members of Envision Financial or the dependent of an Envision Financial member in good standing prior to July 1, 2014.

Additionally, in recognition of Envision Financial’s The Full Cupboard program, two more awards of $2,500 each will be offered to secondary and post-secondary students who volunteer with their local food bank. These awards are open to students who have demonstrated outstanding community volunteerism with their local food bank in communities where Envision Financial operates.

Applicants do not need to be a member of Envision Financial to qualify.

These award applications and full qualifying criteria can be picked up at any Envision Financial branch or downloaded online at www.envisionfinancial.ca.

All submissions are due by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31. *** Do you have time to spare and want to give back to your community? If so, look no further than the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe in Tsawwassen.

The Delta Hospice Society is hosting a Cottage Recruitment Tea on Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. It will be an information session welcoming men and women interested in finding out more about volunteer roles at the store.

The tea will take place at the Centre for Supportive Care across from the Ladner Leisure Centre.

Volunteers fill day, evening and weekend shifts and perform a wide range of duties such as pricing, cashiering, organizing and tidying, assisting customers, and checking electronics and small appliances.

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Big screen buddies not laughing anymore

New TV was just the beginning as room had to be transformed in order to provide the full viewing experience BARBARA GUNN

LIVING MATTERS The big-screen TV was first.

We got it, oh, four or five years ago. The husband and sons had become tired of the small screen, and had been pining like crazy for something that would

be clearer and crisper and deliver life-sized images into our entertainment space.

We were, they told me at the time, likely the last people in the Western world not to own a big-screen TV. They had, in essence, become a laughing stock among their friends.

It had become so bad, they had taken to fibbing when their pals wanted to pop by. Oh, they would tell them, they were going

out. Where? Oh, um, to the Fraser Valley. What for? To, um, check out the libraries.

I didn’t really get it. I thought our existing TV was pretty darn crisp, and perfectly big enough. I mean, it wasn’t like I needed a magnifying glass to watch the six o’clock news.

But still, I didn’t want the men in the household to be a laughing stock. So go ahead, I said, get your honking big screen.

Then came the couch.

Make that, then came the couch and the love seat.

And the dartboard. And the trophy case. And the football banners.

We needed these items, the husband and sons informed me, because the room was crying for mood — or more precisely, male mood.

You couldn’t have a bigscreen TV, they told me, in a room with a floral-patterned chesterfield and a pink and grey armchair.

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Heaven forbid. No, they said, in order not to be thoroughly ridiculed, they would need leather furnishings and a dartboard and a coffee table large enough to accommodate an eightpound plate of nachos and a dozen cans of beer.

I didn’t want the ridicule.

So go ahead, I said.

Then last week, there was this: surround sound.

“You’re being teased again?” I asked. “Because of sound?”

“Not exactly,” said the husband. “But what’s the point of having a state-ofthe-art TV room without the best in sound? I mean, we have the entire James Bond collection! We want to APPRECIATE it!”

With that, he handed the eldest son his credit card and dispatched him to the closest electronics store.

When the son arrived at the store, he called his father, and the two chatted about what was on offer.

“Perfect,” I heard the father say. “Get that one.”

The son returned home 45 minutes later with an enormous box under his arm.

“What did that cost?” I asked.

“It was reasonable,” the husband interjected. “And it’s SO going to be worth it.”

They took the thing out of the box and fiddled with this and fiddled with that.

They attached one wire

You couldn’t have a big-screen TV, they told me, in a room with a floralpatterned chesterfield and a pink and grey armchair. Heaven forbid. No, they said, in order not to be thoroughly ridiculed, they would need leather furnishings and a dartboard and a coffee table large enough to accommodate an eight-pound plate of nachos and a dozen cans of beer. here and one wire there.

They flipped one button and then another button and then they stood and closed their eyes.

“That is amazing,” said the husband.

“Absolutely,” said the son.

I strained to hear what they were listening to.

“Isn’t it just... louder?” I asked.

The look they gave me suggested they thought I was nuts.

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Common home reno mistakes Process can go a lot smoother by avoiding some of these common pitfalls when it comes to remodeling your home

Home improvement projects can turn a house into a home. Homeowners plan scores of renovations to transform living spaces into rooms that reflect their personal tastes and comforts.

MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GETTING INTO BEFORE STARTING ANY HOME RENOVATION PROJECT.

Forgetting to properly vet all workers It is important to vet your contractor, but don’t forget to vet potential subcontractors as well. Failing to do so can prove a costly mistake. Contractors often look to subcontractors to perform certain parts of a job, and it is the responsibility of homeowners to vet these workers.

Homeowners going it alone may find things do not always go as planned. In fact, a Harris Interactive study found that 85 per cent of homeowners say remodeling is a more stressful undertaking than buying a home.

Expecting everything to go as planned Optimism is great, but you also should be a realist. Knowing what potentially could go wrong puts you in a better position to handle any problems should they arise.

But homeowners about to embark on home improvement projects can make the process go more smoothly by avoiding these common pitfalls.

Failing to understand the scope of the project Some homeowners don’t realize just how big a commitment they have made until they get their hands dirty. But understanding the scope of the project, including how much demolition and reconstruction is involved and how much time a project will take can help homeowners avoid some of the stress that comes with renovation projects.

Not establishing a budget Homeowners must develop a project budget to ensure their projects do not drain their finances. If your budget is so inflexible that you can’t afford the materials you prefer, you may want to postpone the project and save more money so you can eventually afford to do it right.

Making trendy or overly personal choices Homeowners who plan to stay in their homes for the long run have freer reign when it comes to renovating their homes.

Such homeowners can create a billiards room or paint a room hot pink if they so prefer. However, if the goal is to make improvements in order to sell a property, overly personal touches may make a property less appealing to prospective buyers.

Trends come and go, and improvements can be expensive.

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If your ultimate goal is to sell your home,

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Choose three to four different vegetables and plant them in the garden. Select varieties that require similar soil conditions, so that you can adjust the pH and mix of the soil accordingly. This will serve as good practice, particularly the first year of your garden.

After you have mastered the basics, you can branch out into other produce.

Know when to plant Many of the foods grown in vegetable gardens, including tomatoes and peppers, are summer vegetables, which means they reach peak ripeness after the height of the summer season.

Pumpkins, Brussels sprouts and peas are planted to be harvested later on. These plants may be put in the ground a little later than others.

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seedlings indoors and then transplant them to a garden when the time comes.

Seeds can be started three to four weeks before they would be put outdoors.

Many vegetables are planted outside in April or May, but definitely after frost conditions have waned.

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Vegetable gardens can become central components of outdoor home landscapes.

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Another way to update the look of your cupboards is to add glass doors.

Once you decide which set of cupboards you would like to replace with glass doors, remove the doors and paint the insides in the darkest colour in your counter top before installing the new doors. It’s a great place to display nicer dinnerware, or

cookbooks with a sconce at one end and perhaps a nice vase at the other. If you can afford to give up a narrow cupboard, have a handy person install wooden vertical slots for baking trays and large plates, etc.

An open shelf could be added under the a cupboard for spices on turn table racks. Perhaps a wine fridge could be installed where electric power is available.

Sacrificing cupboards for these options is a personal choice. Of course with new cupboards it would be easier to plan the design of your kitchen conveniences before installation.

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Stained wood finishes look great with steel also but old farm style in brown or coppery tones gives a homey look.

When looking at new counter tops, keep it simple and stick to beige or grey tones. Granite or quartz can be expensive but are well worth the investment.

Quarstone is a little less costly and beautiful. All finishes are practical and retain their hardy properties.

Choose subtle patterns for the counter tops — you will get tired of huge swirls of dark colours and they shouldn’t be the focal point.

The back splash also can be a real issue. Pick small or medium subway tiles in white, beige, cream or grey as they are background feature. You can always add a narrow band of a coloured glass tile if desired.

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More on kitchen renos next time.

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Many countertop options available Granite not the only choice for those looking to revamp the kitchen while staying on budget Granite has long been a popular countertop material for homeowners looking to combine functionality with aesthetic appeal in their kitchens.

• Marble: Marble tends to be less expensive than granite without sacrificing aesthetic appeal. However, marble is softer and more porous than granite, so it can stain and be etched.

Diligence in wiping away spills, routine sealing and a gentle touch is necessary for those who choose marble countertops.

But granite is no small investment, and homeowners looking to refurbish their kitchens should know there are a multitude of countertop materials available to those working on a budget, or those who simply want to give their kitchens a different look.

• Solid wood: Wood countertops create a warm, homey interior. Butcher-block counters are less expensive than granite and do not necessarily need to be ordered from a specialty retailer.

But wood can stain and dent and can even burn when hot kitchenware is placed atop it. Regular application of oil can help homeowners maintain the appearance of their wood counters for years to come.

• Soapstone: This is a natural stone composed mainly of mineral talc that gives the stone its smooth feel.

Soapstone ranges from black to gray but can sometimes have a green shade to it. Other materials in the stone can produce veining.

Although softer than granite, soapstone is still high-density and will hold up well. It’s impervious to stains and bacteria, and exposure to chemicals will not damage it.

• Quartz: Quartz is a manufactured product made of stone aggregate and

polymers compressed under high pressure. It has the look of natural stone but requires less work to maintain. Quartz has consistent colours and patterns, and is a nonporous material, so it will not need routine sealing and resealing.

• Glass: Glass countertops are backpainted, so homeowners can order just about any color they want. Glass will be tempered, so it is safe and heatresistant. Glass can scratch, though, so it is not as impervious as other materials.

• Concrete: Concrete is another material that can be coloured to match homeowners’ whims. Concrete is relatively inexpensive compared to other countertop materials, but it can crack or chip.

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Q: How is the real estate market in Ladner &

QUESTION:

My parents are avid cruisers and have asked us to join them with our kids.

Somehow I do not imagine that my parents, my wife and I and our two kids would do well on a ship together. What are your thoughts?

Tsawwassen? Did prices go up or down in 2014?

A: The markets in Ladner and Tsawwassen were very healthy last year! The year started off slower, but then strengthened substantially through the second half 2014.

ANSWER:

Cruising is a fantastic way for families to come together to enjoy some great quality time.

With plenty of supervised activities for the kids and a chance for the adults to relax and catch up, more and more families are being “sold” on multigenerational cruises.

Whether you are looking for the ”Magic” of Disney, the “WOW” of Royal Caribbean or “Coming Back New” from a Princess Cruise, there are a number of options for families to choose from.

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Cruise lines have taken notice of the multigenerational family and now offer a wide array of stateroom choices; from multi-bedroom suites, adjoining cabins or just individual cabins, there is something for all your needs.

You don’t have to worry about dragging everyone to the formal dining room, there’s plenty of other options to choose from, including casual restaurants, buffets or just grabbing a burger and fries poolside.

Activities on board are sure to keep everyone entertained. Whether it’s the kid’s area for your toddler, the arcade for your teenager, the large production shows or the cooking classes there is something for the entire family.

Cruising is not just a vacation, it’s an educational experience. A history lesson as you cruise though the ancient cities of Europe, experiencing the man-made wonder of the Panama Canal or listening to an Athabaskan Elder talk about their culture in Alaska.

Cruising is certainly the one stop shop for your next family vacation.

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So when you watch ICBC’s ads, ask yourself this question: If they are going to have to write me a cheque, can they really be “on my side”? It costs nothing to get a second opinion.

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Our team had our best year ever having 215 sales!

We look forward to working with you in in 2015!

QUESTION:

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

ANSWER:

You can get the benefits you are entitled to.You can settle when you are ready.”

What’s going on?

Remember that once you settle you can’t go back later for more money if your injury comes back. And remember that most lawyers offer a free initial consultation. And remember that lawyers usually get more for your case than you will on your own, even after payment of legal fees.

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A: You may have seen ICBC’s new ads on TV that claim “We are in your corner.

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Q: Is ICBC really “On My Side”?

ICBC is running a business, and it is to their advantage to keep costs down.

These ads appear to be an encouragement to settle directly with ICBC without seeking legal advice. Why would they suggest that? Because it will save ICBC money. And that’s because lawyers generally get more for a case than any inexperienced injured person could. Lawyers know the rules of the game, like ICBC, and unlike most injury victims.

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%.

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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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In the Community

FROM THE PROS QUESTION: Are biweekly and semi monthly payments the same?

ANSWER:

Students celebrated Hockey Day at English Bluff Elementary last Friday.

PHOTO BY

DAVE WILLIS

Entire school takes part in English Bluff Hockey Day BY

DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

Hockey was the name of the game last Friday at English Bluff Elementary.

The Tsawwassen school held Hockey Day at English Bluff with students getting the chance to play street hockey and sing the Hockey Song by Stompin’ Tom Connors.

Teacher Toshi Carleton said the focus was on

sportsmanship, camaraderie and keeping it fun. Her class also did some hockey trivia, watched a video on sledge hockey and had a math lesson using stats from hockey cards.

Street hockey is something for everyone, she added.

“It’s really fun. Being able to do it with all the students in the school and just have a fun day,” said Grade 6 student Halee Ethier.

Nate Rosser, who’s also in Grade 6, echoed Ethier: “I think it’s just really fun having the whole school playing the sport.”

The Ladner Leisure Centre was the official West Coast location for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada last Saturday,.

The nationally-televised broadcast was described as the biggest single-day event in the history of South Delta Minor Hockey.

Members party on Valentine’s Delta Stroke Recovery members enjoyed the 13th annual Valentine’s Day party held at member Joe Campbell’s home in Boundary Bay. His caregiver/angels prepared a massive assortment of food and his son, a semi-professional entertainer, sang and played guitar.

QUESTION: I just received in the mail an advert for a company coming to Richmond to buy Gold and Silver.

They seem to be located in a hotel. How do the prices they pay compare to your prices..

ANSWER: I have seen the advert as well and have been less than impressed with these type of companies.

They come into town and lowball all the sellers with ridiculously low offers.

We had a reporter bring two ladies who were at one of these “road shows” to us for a comparison offer.

Our offer was THREE HUNDRED PERCENT MORE than what the road show was offering!

We have had many other people come in to sell us their gold and coins after being offered very low valuations at these “hotel“ shops.

It does not matter which coin shop you go to in the Lower Mainland ... you will likely get better offers than what these companies buying from shows at hotels will offer you.

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QUESTION: APPRAISALS SERVICES PROTECT AGAINST PAYING TOO MUCH!

ANSWER: The expert opinion of a Appraisal Institute of Canada designated AACI or CRA professional appraiser who determines the value of a piece of property. If your $450,000 -$ 750,000 dream home is really worth only $400,000 to $600,000, then the property is overpriced.

A home appraisal also protects the Bank or Credit Union from getting stuck with property that’s worth less than they’ve invested in the event of loan default. And it protects you from paying too much for a house simply because it was love at first sight or because there was multiple offers. The home appraisal is a no-nonsense factor in a decision that is often emotional for the buyer.

Daniel M. Jones A home appraisal is not the same thing as an inspection. If you’re CRP, AACI, P.App., buying a home, you’ll want to hire an experienced home inspector to point out any potential problems that could turn into costly nightmares FRI, CMR, RI in the future. Property appraisers will likely make note of any obvious Business Coordinator/ President issues, but they won’t test your heat and air, check the chimney or determine if your plumbing is up to code. That’s the job of the inspector.

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people. There are concerns over the scope of the surgical program Doctors at Delta Hospital went public last fall with concerns about and the number of beds at the hospital. the level of care they’re able to provide and last weekend Friends of Delta Hospital held a public meeting in Ladner that attracted over 250 The Optimist asked:

Are you concerned about the state of the hospital?

Doris Wilson Yes I am. I think they should have more beds and they should open it up for the surgeries.

Joanne McGowan Yes. I think that there should be more services available to those of us who live in Ladner and Tsawwassen.

You can have your say on this issue by taking part in our web poll at www. delta-optimist.com

Rob Backman I haven’t been in for about four or five years and I don’t know what’s changed, or how it’s changed, but I’d certainly like a full presence in the hospital here in the community.

Michal Wong I love Delta Hospital. I had a sick daughter, she’s healthy now. They’re just great up there. The staff is super. The nurses know what they’re doing. It’s quick.

Last time we asked you:

Do the business districts need a facelift?

• 77 per cent said: Yes, they need to be freshened up.

Don’t miss the Hospice Cottage...

• 23 per cent said: No, they’re fine as is.

CELEBRATING

Collectible Sale Women Fri March 6th - 9:30am to 7pm Sat March 7th - 9:30am to 5pm

The Shoppe is completely transformed into an antique venue in order to display the valuable, most unusual and unique pieces that the community has donated over the year. The Shoppe receives one of a kind items including crystal, china sets, silver, carvings, artwork, cameras, vintage toys, old books, small pieces of furniture, Asian and First Nations pieces, vintage items and more.

Proceeds from the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe enable the Delta Hospice Society to provide end of life and grief support programs at no cost to our community. Thank you for choosing to support the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe.

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Debbie Nomura I’m concerned that they’re not really able to take care of acute (patients). Like someone comes in with a heart attack or something, they always have to send them out. It’s a good hospital.

I N BU SI N E S S

In recognition of International Women’s Day our special Women in Business section provides you with an opportunity to reach our readers and let them know a bit more about yourself and your business.

Published: Wednesday, March 4

To book your space or for more information call 604-946-4451

www.delta-optimist.com

February 18, 2015 The Delta Optimist A27 Coming Events Clubs & Groups !Join a Citizens Services Specialist from Service Canada to discover the many federal programs available for youth, ages 15-30. You will hear about the Federal Student Work Experience program, Canada Student loans and grants, Apprenticeship Incentive and Completion Grants, and the new Canada Apprenticeship Loan.

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 4 - 5 pm at George Mackie Library, 8440-112th St. Friday, Feb. 20, 2 - 3 pm at Tsawwassen Library, 1321A-56th St. !Getting Started with Ancestry Library Edition, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2:30 4 pm at the Ladner Pioneer Library and Saturday, Feb. 21, 2:30 - 4 pm, at the Tsawwassen Library.

Learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition (free to use at FVRL libraries) to research your family history. !The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit, fellowship club for retired and semi-retired professional and business people will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18. This meeting will be held in the Benediction Lutheran Church, corner of 56th Street and 6th Avenue, Tsawwassen (Note Venue Change). Our guest speaker is Derek Fraser, retired Canadian diplomat.

All members are urged to attend. Guests are welcome.

Please call Dick Williams at 604-940-6542 for information. Our Discussion Group will meet the following morning, Thursday, Feb. 19, at 10 am at CoPs. !The South Delta Newcomers & Alumni meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:15 pm at the Art Gallery, Kiwanis Longhouse, located at 1710-56th St.,

Tsawwassen. The club is for women who have moved to South Delta and Point Roberts, to introduce you to the community and help you make new friends. Join us on Thursday, Feb. 19.

Contact Holly at holly.hastie@uregina.ca. !Heritage Week - An Evening of Readings with Doug Massey, Thursday, Feb. 19, 7 - 8 pm at the Ladner Pioneer Library. The Delta libraries are proud to celebrate Delta’s heritage with life-long resident and former city councillor Doug Massey. Massey has spent the past five years researching Delta pioneers and war veterans, collecting their stories in his new book Remembering Those Who Helped Defend Canada & Build Delta Municipality. !The seventh “Wander Inn Cafe” will be open Saturday, Feb. 21, 7-10 p.m. The featured performers are local singer/pianist, Adrienne Watt, as well as a popular Ladner local band, Kindred Spirits, playing a variety of toe-tapping music. The evening will offer an eclectic mix of genres from pop/contemporary gospel to soft rock, country, blues, jazz, and swing. Held at Ladner Christian Fellowship, 5545 Ladner Trunk Road, entrance is a suggested $5 donation. All welcome! !Draw Near Healing Service. Join us as we draw near to God in praise, and prayer for healing. 7 pm, Sunday, Feb. 22. At St. David’s Anglican Church, 1115 51A St., Tsawwassen. !Interested in becoming a Diabetes Self-Management Leader? UVic Ladner office is holding a free four-day Volunteer Leader Training for the Diabetes Self-Management Program from February 23 to 26.

No health professional background is required.

Familiarity with Diabetes and a willingness to model and share self-management strategies with others is desired. To register call UVic at 604-940-1273 or go to www.selfmanagementbc.ca. !Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers a Depression/Bi-Polar Support Group for individuals with depression/bi-polar or experiencing symptoms.

Meetings are on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 7-8:45 p.m.

The next meeting takes place on Monday, Feb. 23 at the Ladner Library. Please call CMHA at 604-9431878 to be registered for your first meeting. !AmbassadorsTsawwassen Toastmasters, Tuesday, Feb. 24 7pm-9pm @ St. David’s 1115-51A St. Join in as we provide a supportive positive learning experience in which our members and welcomed guests are empowered to develop communication & leadership skills, resulting in a greater self-confidence and personal growth. For more info & directions.

Call Allison 604-323-4047. www.ambassadorstoastmasters.org. !What is wrong with the bees? Come and find out! Everyone welcome.

On Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7 pm the University Women’s Club of South Delta is hosting Paul van Westendorp, B.C.’s Provincial Apiculturist at the Benedictioon Lutheran Church in Tsawwassen. !Rotary Club of Ladner, Tuesday, Feb. 24, noon at the Delta Town & Country Inn. Guest Speaker Dr. Marina Roma-March, Third World Eye Care Society, please bring old eye glasses for recycling donation. www.RotaryLadner.org. !Wednesday, Feb. 25, the

South Delta Single Parents Group wishes to invite single parents with dependant children to a free dinner at the Ladner Christian Reformed Church, 459454A St., Delta. Doors open at 5:10pm. Dinner @ 5:30pm. For further information please contact Diane at 604 946-7033.

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!Hospice Cottage Volunteer Recruitment Tea. Drop-in information session for anyone interested in volunteering at the Tsawwassen store.

Feb. 25, 1-3pm Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres.

Volunteers needed for many shifts.

!The Delta Museum & Archives Society is celebrating Heritage Week!

Visit one or all of our four exhibits: What is Main Street at the North Delta Rec Centre Feb. 14-21; Along Main Street at Municipal Hall Feb. 16 - 20; Main Street: At the Heart of the Community at the Delta Archives Feb. 16-27; and Curating The Museum at the Delta Museum. This exhibit has a special activity Hats on Feb. 18. For more information visit www.deltamuseum.ca, call 604-946-9322 or email info@deltamuseum.ca.

!Storytime and Craft (Theme: Mice), Wednesday, February 25, 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 St. !The Transit ReferendumWhat’s in a Yes Vote for South Delta? Transportation expert and consultant Eric Doherty will lead an discussion on the upcoming Referendum and why’s he’s supporting it. All welcome.

Thursday, Feb. 26 Ladner Pioneer Library 7-9 p.m.

Sponsored by the Delta/ Richmond chapter of the Council of Canadians.

Seniors !KinVillage February Luncheon will feature award-winning singer Linda Kidder. Friday, Feb. 20.

Tickets are $12 for members, $14 for non-members. Cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard, debit card.

KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. 604-943-

!McKee Seniors Recreation Centre presents: Eclectic Café, Saturday, Feb. 28, 7 - 9 pm. $3 members; $5 guests. Coffee and Tea will be served. Feature artist: Howard Solverson & guest.

Special Events

!Well known naturalist and author Anne Murray, will present The Lower Fraser River - Delta’s Ecological History, a slide show and stories of the natural history of the lower Fraser River landscape and its abundant wildlife on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the DMAS’s Annex (4918 Delta Street). Pre-register for by calling at 604-9469322 or emailing info@ deltamuseum.ca. Admission is $10 per person. !Delta Museum & Archives Society presents “Preserve Your Family History,” a workshop held at the Delta Archives on Feb. 20 from 1-3pm.

Participants will learn how to correctly store photos, papers & more! Pre-register by calling 604-946-9322. $10 admission. (Archival Kit available for $20). !Feb. 21 Gaming Sale.

Annual gaming sale on

Saturday, Feb. 21. Gaming systems and comics. Shop 9:30am-4pm. Find retro & new systems, games, handheld devices & accessories at Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen. !Celebrate Heritage Day at Cammidge House off Boundary Bay Road. Join in the nation wide theme of “Main Street - Heart of the Community.” When: Sunday, Feb. 22, between 1 and 4 p.m. Hosted

by Boundary Bay Park Association, Cammidge House Committee. Learn interesting facts of the main thoroughfares of Ladner and Tsawwassen in the past, present and future.

Free event, lots of parking in Centennial Beach lot.

Everyone welcome. Call Geof at 604-943-1303 for more information. !Delta Leadership Prayer Breakfast will be held Saturday, Feb. 28 at 8am at Delta Town & Country Inn. Speaker: Dr. Bob Kuhn, President of Trinity Western University. Contact Linda Frost for tickets 604-9437775 or www.dlpb.org.

Arts !Delta Idol Live Finals, Friday, Feb. 27, 7 pm. Join the audience and share in the excitement as a panel of judges choose this year’s Delta Idol! Check out our 10 finalists at delta.ca then come and support your favourite idol! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or by calling 604-943-9437.

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).

Centre for Supportive Care Relaxation Circle Drop in Tuesdays 10:30am – 12pm to the Harold & Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner The relaxation circle welcomes anyone diagnosed with cancer, other life-threatening or progressive illness, family and friends.

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BC High School’s # 1 Football Team would like to say:

“Thank you South Delta” To everyone who helped the SDSS Sun Devils on our way to the 2014 AAA BC Provincial High School Football Championship – we could not have done it without you!

A big thank you to our sponsors and supporters: SDSS Administration, Teachers, Support Staff, PAC and Delta District School Board Our Corporate Sponsors:

Fundraising:

Community Support:

I.G. MicroMed Environmental Inc. Our South Delta Sundevils Gold Card Sponsors: Fresh Slice, Mario’s Kitchen, Rose & Crown, A&W, Panago, Cobs Bread, Quiznos, Flowers Beautiful, Tsawwassen Wellness Centre, Mr. Lube, Alfa Greco-Roman Cuisine, Lucky Surf & Skate, Unforgettable Gifts, Benjamin Moore, The RunInn, Ossies Meat & Deli, Rona, The Source, UPS Store, Best Garden Restaurant.

We are already hard at work preparing for the upcoming 2015 Season and we need your support!

For more information on how your business can be part of our winning team, please contact

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Delta Sports Sports Editor: Mark Booth

Phone: 604-946-4451

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Email: mbooth@delta-optimist.com

McLaughlin heads Islanders selected in WLA Entry Draft Eight players with ties to the Delta Islanders organization were selected in last week’s Western Lacrosse Association Entry Draft including one of the top junior “A” players in club history.

The Nanaimo Timbermen used the second overall pick to select Eli McLaughlin.

The left-handed sharpshooter spent four seasons in Delta, highlighted by helping the club reach the league championship series for the first time in franchise history in 2012.

The Surrey native enjoyed two more productive years with the Islanders but was dealt at the league trading deadline each time — first to New West and then Coquitlam — as the club stocked up on prospects and draft choices.

Last summer, he led the Coquitlam Adanacs in playoff scoring in route to reaching the Minto Cup. McLaughlin is currently in his rookie season in the National Lacrosse League with the Colorado Mammoth where he has managed 15 points in six games. The Mammoth selected him fourth overall in the NLL draft.

“He’s a potential star in this league, so it was a no-brainer to take him at No. 2,” said

Timbermen head coach Kaleb Toth.

“He’s just going to get better and better.

He’s a very dynamic player who sees the floor very well and is doing great in the NLL.” Meanwhile, Mike Henry was selected in the fourth round by the Maple Ridge Burrards. Henry had 52 points last season while serving as team captain.

Sam Clare and Tyler Nett were picked in the fifth round by Maple Ridge and the Burnaby Lakers respectively. Clare, a standout field lacrosse player at Simon Fraser, saw brief time with the Islanders last season and also helped the Delta junior “B” squad win the provincial championship.

Defensive standout Mike Donaldson was taken in the sixth round by the New West Salmonbellies. Other selections included Greg Finley and Mike Avery being drafted in round seven and eight respectively by the Langley Thunder.

Rounding out the local contingent was the Coquitlam Adanacs using their ninth round pick to take Delta junior “B” standout Jordan Thauli.

With files from Scott McKenzie, Nanaimo Daily News.

Former Delta Islanders junior “A” standout Eli McLaughlin was selected second overall by the Nanaimo Timbermen in last week’s WLA Entry Draft. The talented lefty is currently in his rookie season in the National Lacrosse League with the Colorado Mammoth.

A homecoming for South Delta’s McMillan

Homegrown product gets to play for his favourite NHL team after being picked up by the Canucks on waivers last week

Tides at Tsawwassen Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet

League, before he headed to the WHL. McMillan still returned home at the conclusion of the Rockets’ season to finish his Grade 11 and 12 years at South Delta Secondary. A prospects camp with the Ducks, shortly after the NHL Entry Draft, prevented him from attending SDSS grad night.

South Delta’s Brandon McMillan meets the Vancouver media for the first time last Friday.

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“Even though my parents eventually moved up to Kelowna, I still spend a lot of my summers here,” said McMillan. “South Delta Hockey all the way.”

McMillan got a chance to play for Canucks coach Willie Desjardins at the 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships. Chosen to Team Canada for his strong two-way play, he had a productive tournament with four goals, including a hat trick against Switzerland. He played most of the tournament on a line with Jordan Eberle and Brayden Schenn.

“He is a real good hard working player,” said Desjardins.

“He works hard every shift and it doesn’t matter the score or the building, he always plays the same.”

McMillan, who will be wearing No. 21 as a Canuck, is looking forward to helping Vancouver secure a playoff spot.

“I’m a role player who brings a lot of energy and passion for the game,” he added. “I need to be hard with the forecheck and use my speed, hopefully giving those top lines a little bit of space.

“Willie is a great coach who know what he is doing. He stays calm and makes sure the guys are focus and ready to go. “The (world juniors) was a great tournament for myself. I had a lot of fun and he was a big part of that.”

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Brandon McMillan is back home playing in the NHL for the team he grew up cheering for.

The Vancouver Canucks picked up the 24-year-old South Delta Minor Hockey product on waivers last week from the Arizona Coyotes. He should make his Canucks debut sometime this week.

After an impressive career in the Western Hockey League with the Kelowna Rockets, the speedy forward was selected in the third round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft by the Anaheim Ducks. He was traded to the Coyotes two years ago and had three points for Arizona in 50 games this season.

He is expected have a high-energy defensive role in Vancouver.

“I was a Canucks fan growing up,” McMillan told a media gathering on Friday. “Pavel Bure, the Courtnalls, Trevor Linden, Martin Gelinas; all were huge parts of the team growing up.

“I grew up in Ladner and Tsawwassen so it’s nice to be coming home with a lot of family and friends here.”

In 2005, McMillan was one of three South Delta A1 Storm players taken in the WHL Bantam Draft, going in the fourth round to Kelowna. Along with San Jose Sharks prospect Brodie Red, he was among the top scorers with Greater Vancouver of the B.C. Major Midget Hockey

A30 The Delta Optimist February 18, 2015

South Delta celebrates Hockey Day

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The Ladner Leisure Centre was the official West Coast site for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada last Saturday. The jam packed schedule of local festivites included plenty of action on and off the ice. Ex-Canucks blueliner Dave Babych (top left) greets youngsters at the Old Timers game at LLC, while Sportsnet host James Cybulski interviews Jerry Price, Gary Seabrook and Ian Gallagher, all of whom have sons playing in the NHL, on the national broadcast (bottom). Dirty Mike and the Boys (below) provide entertainment. Visit www.delta-optimist. com for more photos from the big day.

photos by Gord Goble and Mark Booth (top left)

February 18, 2015 The Delta Optimist A31

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Season concluded Monday with loss in opening round of Valleys Even without two of its top players, the Delta Pacers junior boys basketball team managed to repeat as district champions.

The Pacers had a void to fill when Jake Cowley and Jas Singh opted to age up this season and play at the senior level where they led DSS in scoring.

The Pacers still prevailed as the top team in Delta, defeating the Delview Raiders 58-38 in last Thursday’s championship game. The win came on the heels of a 67-45 semi-final triumph one night earlier over the North Delta Huskies.

Captain Dylan Bubel led the team both nights with great defense, rebounding and 13 points in each outing. Cam Ratzlaff had 10 points and 13 points in the final.

Tommy Mulka, a Grade 10 player in his first-year of high school basketball, had 13 rebounds in Wednesday’s game.

“I have to admit that the team has surprised me how good they are,” said head coach David Craig who has received great help from Scott Masse. “They play hard, they share the basketball really well and have just gotten better and better all year

long.”

Joining Bubel and Ratzlaff as returning players are Cam Gray and Ramone Kandola.

Grade 9 point guard William Khu has made an excellent impression with his ball handling, quickness and court vision.

He often sets up his teammates for easy baskets.

The remaining of team members include Dean Kishiuchi, Jared Ferreira, Vincent Wang, Jack Kraemer, Muhammad Dharamshi, Andy Zhang, Mike Kaardal and manager Emma Ferreira.

Delta was seeded 14th for the 32-team Fraser Valley Championships and dropped a narrow 56-52 decision to No. 19 Yale in the opening round Monday night, ending the Ladner school’s season.

Meanwhile, the Pacers Grade 8 girls team finished second in the district playoffs, just coming up short a in 34-27 loss to the Seaquam Seahawks in the championship game.

Delta advanced to the final with a 2518 win over Burnsview.

Home court advantage proves to be not so sweet for Pacers Home court proved to be no advantage for the Delta Pacers in the Fraser Valley AAAA South Boys League playoff tournament.

Hosting post-season games for the first time in three decades, the Pacers entered the eight-team event with high hopes after rolling to a perfect record in regular season play.

However, it was the fourth place Semiahmoo Totems that stole the show.

After opening with an 88-75 win over Seaquam on Wednesday, the Totems toppled the hosts 88-78 in the semi-finals. The result avenged an earlier league loss that saw the Pacers battle back from a 10-point halftime deficit.

Semiahmoo then rolled to a huge 97-62 win over the Tamanawis Wildcats in

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Colton Bakken goes up for a shot during the Pacers 88-78 semi-final loss to Semiahmoo in the Fraser Valley South League playoffs.

Friday night’s championship game.

As for the Pacers, the disappointment of the semifinal defeat carried over to their third place match-up with Panorama Ridge as the Thunder cruised to an easy 77-50 victory.

The impact of those two defeats were felt in Sunday’s draw for the 24team Fraser Valley AAAA Championships which starts today. Instead earning an opening round bye, the Pacers have been seeded 14th and will face No. 19 Sardis in a do-do-die game at 7 p.m. at Holy Cross. A win would send Delta to a round of 16 date with the No. 3 Crusaders on Friday night (8:15 p.m.).

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A36 The Delta Optimist February 18, 2015

Happy LUNAR new year!

Stir Fried Noodles w/ Shiitake & Chicken INGREDIENTS: One pack medium dried egg noodles 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp oil finger-length piece fresh root ginger, grated 1 cup chicken breast, sliced 8-10 shiitake mushrooms, slice

½ cup baby corn, chopped in half 8 spring onions, chopped 1 cup bean sprouts 3 tbsp oyster sauce 2 tbsp fish sauce

DIRECTIONS: 1. Cook the noodles according to pack instructions.

2. Heat oil in a wok or pan over medium high heat. Add in onion, garlic and ginger, stir-fry for a few seconds, then add in chicken and stir fry until cooked. Add in mushrooms and baby corn, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add in sauce, noodles and bean sprouts to cooked chicken and mix well.

3. Garnish with spring onions and peanuts, and serve.

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