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Rolly Lumbala of the B.C. Lions wades into a crowd of students while delivering the Energy Champions program at Cliff Drive Elementary last week. Lumbala and teammate Shawn Gore emphasized the importance of environmental responsibility during their visit to Tsawwassen. See more photos at www.delta-optimist.com.

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South Delta could soon be welcoming a third family of refugees from Syria. In an update sent out over the weekend, Delta Safe Haven

announced the group had been contacted by the Immigrant Support Society of B.C. A third home has been offered in Ladner for a refugee family and the society asked if the organization could support that family as well.

“We, of course, said yes and so we are waiting with patience and hope for another family arriving in Canada to spend their time at Welcome House and make the move to Delta/Ladner,” Rev. Jim Short, co-chair of the group, stated in an email.

The first two families arrived in Ladner earlier this month and are settling into their new lives in Canada. “Very quickly they were talking about and finding the best places to shop for food and various other sundries,” said Short,

the minister at Ladner United. He added most of the eight children, who range in age from three to 14, will be starting school full-time this week. The adults will soon start English language training. PUBLIC: see Page 3

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Apology takes eight years

RCMP issues statement last week following raid on Tilbury business in 2008 JESSICA KERR

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A local businessman has received an apology from the RCMP almost eight years after a highly publicized raid. “On May 16, 2008, at a time when local gang violence was rampant, there was an extremely public and embarrassing raid on my business, my home and my parent’s home,” said Travis Bader, who owns Silvercore Advanced Training Systems, a firearms training centre that also offers gunsmithing and firearms removal services. Bader was arrested and charged with several firearms offences. The charges were dropped in 2011 and two years later, Bader launched a civil suit against the RCMP.

However, just before the hearing was set to start last week, Bader and the federal government settled out of court and the RCMP issued an official apology. “I write on behalf of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to apologize for the search of the Silvercore Advanced Training Systems Inc. (“Silvercore”) premises in Delta, British Columbia, the seizure of Silvercore firearms inventory and records, the wrongful arrest of Travis Bader, and the prosecution of criminal charges against Travis Bader and Silvercore, which were ultimately stayed by Crown counsel,” wrote Insp. Janis Gray. “I have conducted an exhaustive review of the police file and all of the evidence and circumstances surrounding the

search, seizure, arrest and charges and I have concluded that there is no evidence that either Silvercore or Travis Bader

I am hopeful the settlement and the RCMP’s public apology will help undo the damage of the last eight years. TRAVIS BADER

ever committed any criminal offences.” Bader started Silvercore in 2003 after 10 years of providing firearms and safety training to, among others, police officers, border guards and corrections

staff. His father, Gordon Bader, a retired 30-year veteran of the Vancouver Police Department, worked at the operation on Vantage Way in Tilbury as a firearms instructor. He also worked as a firearms instructor with the Justice Institute of B.C., which trains police officers, and as a gunsmith with the Vancouver Police Museum. Throughout the course of carrying out his business, Travis Bader was authorized to possess, store and transfer both restricted and prohibited guns as well as regular firearms. Gordon Bader, who also collects and trades rare, antique guns, also had a personal firearms licence.

RCMP officers raided the Silvercore facility, alleging the company was connected to guns that were ending up in the hands of criminals. “As one can imagine, the devastation effects felt both personally and professionally associated with living under the stigma of an RCMP firearms raid, and the negative publicity that ensued, cut to the very core of my business and had a destructive social impact,” said Travis Bader. He said Silvercore lost an incredible amount of business but he hopes the settlement will go a long ways to restoring the business’s reputation. “I am hopeful the settlement and the RCMP’s public apology will help undo the damage of the last eight years,” he said.

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Stumps can be seen as the Corporation of Delta undertakes a $6 million revitalization project along Delta Street. The trees, some of which have created uneven pavement in Ladner Village, will all be replaced.

Public is asked to give families space as they settle in CONTINUED from Page 1 Short said Delta Safe Haven is still asking the public to give the families space and to not drop by unexpectedly, but encourages residents to take time to say hello if they encounter them out and about in Ladner Village.

“The fathers especially have begun in the last few weeks to pick up some English and we can see the difference in their ability to communicate with the larger community and move independently around,” Short said. “They have expressed to

us their thanks and asked us to pass it on to you. They are finding their new community very friendly and safe and are enjoying life as they begin to explore the natural beauty of Delta along with recreation and library facilities,” he said.

Delta Safe Haven is still accepting donations of money or gift cards to help the families as they adjust to life in Canada. It is also looking for a used iPhone, iPad or laptop computer for the young adult so that he can have some independence.

Donations can be dropped off at Ladner United Church between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekdays. Cheques should be made out to Delta Safe Haven — Ladner United Church. Credit card donations are also accepted at deltasafehaven.org.

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Civic committee has issues with plan for Tim Hortons in Ladner Concerns raised over traffic access, building size and drive-thru

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A proposal to build a Tim Hortons outlet in East Ladner didn’t get a positive reception from Delta’s community planning and advisory committee last month. The committee discussed the proposal, which still has to work its way through municipal hall before reaching Delta council, after getting a PowerPoint presentation on the plan to redevelop the Ladner Trunk Road site next to the Co-Op gas station at 64th Street. The committee was told “access to the site is excellent” and that a traffic impact analysis was conducted that indicated the existing roadways can accommodate trips generated by a 24-hour drivethru restaurant. However, the municipality has indicated left turning in and out would have to be restricted and that a raised median would need to be installed

BUILDING A HEALTHY FUTURE For the past eight years, Dr. Robert Shaw has dedicated his time to providing outstanding care for patients at Delta Hospital. He chose to join the Delta Builders Club because he cares deeply about our hospital: the staff he works alongside, the patients he cares for, and the wider community who may one day, call on Delta Hospital. “The Medical Imaging and Laboratory departments are so important to the hospital – every day we rely on the tests they produce to provide the very best care to our patients. Delta Hospital plays a critical role in making sure our patients get the right care, at the right time.” That’s why Dr. Shaw has chosen to help lay the foundations for a healthy future. As a member of the Delta Builders Club, he has helped to raise the final funds needed to expand and enhance Delta Hospital’s Medical Imaging and Laboratory departments.

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A Tim Hortons is proposed for a site on Ladner Trunk Road east of 64th Street. along Ladner Trunk Road. The proponent was also told the building would need to be increased from its originally planned size of 1,000 square feet to 2,100 square feet in order to get 14 indoor seats and the required handicapped facilities, but the site is too small to accommodate that size of building and also meet Delta’s parking requirements.

The committee was also told civic staff had concerns, including noise, about the proximity of the drive-thru to neighbouring homes. The committee chose not to support the rezoning application in its current form and encouraged the applicant to work with staff to make adjustments. Opening a Tim Hortons within Ladner has proved

a challenge due to the difficulty in finding a suitable location. The Canadian coffee giant has locations on 56th Street in Tsawwassen and within a gas station at the junction of highways 10 and 99 in East Delta. One has been confirmed for the Tsawwassen Commons shopping mall to open at the Tsawwassen First Nation this fall.

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International program puts focus on diversity 700 students from 29 countries in Delta schools SANDOR GYARMATI

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The focus will now be more on diversity. The Delta school district’s International Student Program has become so successful the emphasis is moving from trying to simply get students from overseas to having them from a greater variety of countries, program director Dr. Deirdre Annett told the board of education earlier this month. “It’s really exciting that different countries are coming on board. We’re not sticking with China and Korea and we’re really trying to diversify,” she said.

up once again this school year, even more than what had been budgeted. She said although revenue is important, diversity will also be a key now that it’s an established program with a good reputation. “Now I’m kind of crafting who we have. I’ve talked to my colleagues in Coquitlam and Vancouver and they are really relying on China first and that’s where they’re going. If you watch the stock market, things can change and we’ve just had three students from China who have left. They cited financial difficulty.” Diversity is also important to have more of a global feel for the district, Annett added.

province, Delta’s international program advertises that “Delta has very low ESL populations, with 90 per cent English-speaking students in many schools; so international students will learn English quickly in immersion environments.” The district has also signed on with several new “sister schools.”

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From left: Alba Blanco Iglesias (Spain), Joanna Sumner (Germany) and Kim Kroener (Germany) experienced school life in Delta as part of the International Student Program. This year the district has around 700 international students from 29 countries. That’s up about 100 from last year, although some are not full-time. New to the mix this year are students from Italy, Cambodia and Croatia, while more students are arriving from Germany, Spain and Mexico. “China and Japan continue to grow without me being aggressive there, and Korea has seen no change, but Latin America is kind of our big story where we’re putting a lot of our (marketing) energy right now,” said Annett. “Those countries used to be just Brazil and Mexico, but now we have students from Costa Rica, Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Venezuela.” The program has become an important source of revenue for Delta, generating $7.4 million last year. The revenues have increased steadily, up from the $3.1 million in 2009/10. Annett said they are on track to see revenues go

“I’m really trying to nurture new markets and keep things fresh. Host families can get bored of hosting and if you have a new country they might want to do it for another year. We have a lot of hosting families that actually have a big map on their wall and they pin where they had students,” she said. While China, Korea and Japan continue to be the “bread and butter” of the program, diversity is allowing the district to be more selective in the students it accepts. Annett also said India “continues to be on my radar” but the continued difficulty has been students being able to get visas. About 20 kids every year have applied to study in Delta, but there’s been a 100 per cent visa rejection rate. The district graduated 102 international students last year and almost all went on to post-secondary. In addition to marketing itself as having one of the top graduation rates in the

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investigations and recommendations impacting home and community care, adult guardianship, residential care services and other sectors that frequently involve seniors. Ombudsperson investigations are largely prompted by complaints from individuals, but the results can help many people, Chalke says. Independent from government, the Office of the Ombudsperson can impartially investigate complaints from anyone impacted by unfair actions of ministries, health authorities, local governments and hundreds of other provincial public

Police seek witnesses to indecent act

Delta police are looking for anyone who may have witnessed a recent indecent act on a Ladnerbound bus. The incident occurred on Friday, Jan. 15 on the 601 bus. The bus left the Bridgeport station in Richmond and arrived at the bus stop on Harvest

Drive near McDonald’s at about 10:30 p.m. A man was allegedly masturbating on the bus and fled when the bus stopped on Harvest Drive. The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, 5’10” to six feet tall, 40-65 years old with a slim build. He has dark eyes, short, straight dark brown hair

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MP champions diversity at mosque

Carla Qualtrough tells River Road gathering we live in a diverse and prosperous community SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta MP Carla Qualtrough was the featured speaker at a special reception at the Ahmadiyya community’s Baitur Rahman Mosque last Friday. Attended by over 100 people, including local and provincial politicians, Delta police, representatives from several charitable agencies, as well as several recent Syrian refugees, the event at the River Road mosque was held to congratulate Qualtrough on her recent election as MP and appointment as minister of sport and persons with disabilities. “We live in a diverse and prosperous community in a diverse and prosperous time, and together we can make the most of them,” Qualtrough told the crowd. She echoed many of the subject areas she spoke of earlier in the week at a Delta Chamber of Commerce luncheon, going over her priorities for Delta and her new Liberal government.

Delta MP Carla Qualtrough addresses the crowd last Friday at the Baitur Rahman Mosque. Noting there are many federal issues facing Delta, Qualtrough said it will be advantageous for the municipality to have one single voice that can represent North Delta and South Delta, as the two had previously been split among other federal rid-

ings. The event was also a celebration of diversity. “This is what I want Canada to look like, right here in this room,” she said. Qualtrough added she’s proud to be Canadian, where diversity is celebrat-

ed, and this can be seen in Delta, whose residents are thoughtful and caring. Several other guest speakers were congratulatory of Qualtrough and highly complimentary of the qualifications and experience she brings to her job, including

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Delta North MLA Scott Hamilton, Surrey/Whalley MLA Bruce Ralston, Coun. Jeannie Kanakos and school board chair Laura Dixon. Dixon noted her district recently welcomed six refugee children into Delta schools.

Also attending last Friday’s event were representatives from the Fraser Valley Regional Library, Burns Bog Conservation Society, RCMP, the relief organization Humanity First and others. Opened three years ago, the Baitur Rahman Mosque covers 33,000 square feet, including a gymnasium where the reception was held. With an occupancy capacity of 1,100, the mosque is similar, but smaller in scale, to a 48,000-square-foot facility the Ahmadiyya opened in Calgary in 2008, Canada’s largest mosque complex. The Ahmadiyya Movement has branches in more than 178 countries with a membership in the tens of millions. Saying they encourage interfaith dialogue, the Ahmadiyya also note they’re the leading Islamic organization to categorically reject terrorism in any form. An open house will be held at the mosque on March 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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“A new civic advisory group has begun looking at revitalizing the Ladner waterfront area. The Downtown Ladner Waterfront Redevelopment Advisory Committee met for the first time last month and will hold another meeting later this month, beginning the process of establishing a new vision for the area and identifying appropriate new land uses.” Before you get too excited that efforts are underway to finally make something of the most underutilized stretch in Ladner Village, I’ve got to tell you the above paragraph was taken from a story that ran in this newspaper on July 8, 2009. Yes, it’s been more than six-anda-half years since the municipality embarked on a process to revitalize the Ladner waterfront, yet the area looks strikingly similar to the way it did back in the summer of 2009. That’s not meant to be a knock on the folks over at municipal hall as they’ve certainly tried to change things. Delta did a nice job of cleaning up the harbour and also implemented legislation that expands the permitted uses along Chisholm Street to make it more attractive to potential developers. It even partnered with a developer on a marketplace proposal, but shelved the plan when it got too rich. Since that time Delta has tried to set the table, hoping to create an environment that fosters redevelopment. There are all sorts of obstacles standing in the way, including the lack of long-term water lot leases, but the biggest hurdle is what makes financial sense for developers doesn’t necessarily suit the sensibilities of the townsfolk. That difference of opinion has been spelled out pretty clearly during this process and will persist long after the water lot situation is rectified, so something has to give if we’re going to see any progress. Either Delta takes the bold step of making redevelopment opportunities more attractive or it takes the even bolder step and actually makes something happen, a la the marketplace proposal. The waterfront should be a real draw for what’s already a quaint commercial core — one that’s in the process of getting beautified with work on Delta Street — but it continues to be the poor relation. We’re almost seven years into this thing, so the time for tangible results is at hand.

Increase in sales tax will start looking good pretty soon

ast spring, after a lot of debate, promotion, campaigning and handwringing, Metro Vancouver residents said “no” to a 0.5 per cent increase to the PST to pay for transit improvements. I wrote about it back then. I was dead set against it. There were so many problems (which don’t really seem to have been solved yet) and so much anger, it’s no surprise the plebiscite failed. We were told, “This isn’t a referendum on TransLink.” Sorry, it’s a referendum on whatever I darn well want it to be on. That was the problem from the start. At the end of my column, after all my reasons to vote “no,” I said I was voting “yes.” I had more than a few people tell me I was nuts. How could I endorse handing more money over to an inefficient system? Don’t they get enough from us already? I fully admit, the “no” vote got the right attention. There was a recognition that residents wouldn’t be pushed around. Local politicians need to listen to the public. We can all put away our pitchforks and torches, the populous has been heard. Fast forward to today. Road pricing is back in the headlines. We’ll get our new bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel, big bow and hefty toll

Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN

included. There’s still talk of tolling bridges and roads. My argument to vote “yes” still stands — they will get the money from us, one way or another. The only thing holding them back now is who will get blamed for raising taxes, the municipalities or the province? While I didn’t like it, I still believe that a half-point increase in PST is the fairest way to go. If you don’t drive, you are likely taking transit already. If you do have a car, you pay gas taxes. The popular mantra is get the rich to pay for it. Since the PST is a consumption tax, the more you have, the more you spend, the more you pay. So the rich will pay more. Maybe there could be a rebate program for lower income families to offset the additional PST, like there was for the HST. We all benefit from our roads.

Your food has to get to the store, the police and fire department have to get around, hydro workers have to drive around to keep your lights on, etc. If you think you don’t benefit from our roads because you don’t drive, think again. Tolling individual motorways, bridges or highways is not a balanced approach to the larger, area-wide problem. In that case, there are winners and losers. If you only toll bridges, anyone between the Fraser and Burrard Inlet rarely pays. Yet they still benefit from those crossings, just not directly. Place a price on highway driving will only force people onto side roads. Put a cost on major thoroughfares like Granville or Oak Street? Neighbourhood side streets will become the preferred choice. Want to know how to avoid Vancouver’s road pricing? Pretty soon, there’ll be an app for that. Just don’t touch your phone while you are driving. We will be paying some form of road tax. It just depends how it will be collected and who we will blame for introducing it. There’s “no” doubt about it. Brad Sherwin, MBA has over 25 years’ experience in marketing, public relations and business strategy. He is currently the director of marketing for a national non-profit organization.

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Editor: Over 35 years ago my parents saved the Rawlins farmhouse on 52nd Street from the wrecking ball. They bought the house for a dollar and then spent thousands to fix it up. It’s where I grew up and a place my kids spent a lot of their time. My mother Joan lived there the whole 35-plus years and operated a successful egg business as many in South Delta know. In 2014, my mother passed and I moved into the house. I had been in contact with the provincial government regarding purchasing the two acres (it was leased land for years). Eventually I was told the property was to be put on

the market at “fair market value,” which at the time would have put it in the $2.5-million to $3-million range. Of course, I couldn’t participate in the purchase, so I appealed to Delta council to preserve the property as it is a heritage house and important to the history of South Delta. The idea was tossed aside because of costs even though council has found money for some heritage structures, including rebuilding and relocating the Harris Barn. The Rawlins property has the house, the original barn and a heritage recognized milk shed, all on a two-acre parcel. Nothing needs to be moved, rebuilt or taken away. Anyone

Take it slow along 47A Avenue

Editor: At 9:15 a.m. last Wednesday I came to the intersection of Delta Street and 47A Avenue. I looked to my left as I pushed the button to activate the pedestrian crossing flashing lights. I heard a vehicle coming but couldn’t see it due to the curve in the street. I hesitated. Within second a car came through the intersection. As the car went past me, the

lady behind the wheel smiled at me and waved. Yes, really. Those lights were put up to tell drivers a pedestrian wants to cross the road. We’re allowed. The problem is too many people treat 47A Avenue as if it is a freeway. It’s not. It’s an urban street. People, smarten up. Learn the rules of the road. Pedestrians have rights, too. George W. Latowski

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The century-old Rawlins farmhouse is boarded up. living in Delta knows that because of the densification of Ladner and housing prices skyrocketing elsewhere there is plenty of tax money awash at municipal hall. There is so much money that Tsawwassen now has two different “Welcome to

Tsawwassen” signs leading into town. There must have been extensive studies done proving higher than usual dementia in these residents that they were forgetting what town they were in because 500 feet later there’s another sign reminding them.

No one can convince me there isn’t “heritage funds” or “preservation funds” or “let’s not knock down another 100-yearold farm property funds” available at municipal hall. In my mind, the biggest tragedy would be the chopping down of the weeping elm tree that is at the front of the house. It, too, is 100 years old and it is still growing. It is a tree that does not reseed and they are created only by humans grafting two separate trees together. In other words, it is a very rare specimen. In the eastern U.S., these trees are considered heritage sites and they are fenced off, protected and important to the history in that part of North America.

I would encourage anyone to go to the house and take pictures of this tree as it is a very unique looking with the leaves off and how often does one get to see a still-growing, 100-year-old tree? Given the silence at municipal hall, it would appear the entire property will be a parking lot and all that history will be gone. Better yet, why don’t the residents who care, write, call and harass municipal hall to save one of the last small farm parcels left in South Delta? We know there’s money, so why don’t they do the right thing for once and save something so it’s not just a picture in the Delta Museum? Joe Hoar

Modern tunnel is far better choice for river crossing Editor: Re: Public deserved to have look at tunnel proposal, letter to the editor, Jan. 20 I support Doug Massey in his questioning of our provincial government in not allowing B.C. residents to be informed as to what the cost would be in replacing the Fraser River crossing with another tunnel. A modern tunnel, including a transit line,

should be given consideration instead of this humungous $3.5-billion bridge that goes nowhere when it reaches Richmond as will see taxpayers/ residents paying for it for many years to come. It will create more vehicle traffic on our already congested streets, more pollution from vehicles and environmental concerns will be encountered from the building of the bridge approaches.

A new tunnel is the better choice by far We moved to Delta in 1957 as my brother and I were name requested to help with the dewatering of the approaches to the George Massey Tunnel by Stang Equipment. After the two tunnel approaches were completed, we were transferred to the mattress scow that laid concrete mattresses with huge concrete anchors attached for erosion pro-

tection at the north end of the tunnel. We must have covered about 40 acres as we were there for some time. We are very proud of the tunnel we helped build and the fact it is what caused us to move to the area as we have enjoyed our 57 years here very much. In our opinion, the tunnel has served us very well over the last 57 years. Abe Froese

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86 Ave. to 96 Ave. between 116 St. and 120 St. 86 Ave. to 72 Ave. between 116 St. to 120 St. 96 Ave. to 84 Ave. and River Rd. to 116 St. 72 Ave. to Clark Dr. between 116 St. and 120 St. 84 Ave. to 72 Ave. between 116 St. and Nordel Way. 72 Ave. to Kittson Parkway between 116 St. and Westview Dr.

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Sales raise $21,000 for Rotary Club of Ladner After more than 600 hours of volunteer effort from September to December, backing from 56 sponsors and tremendous support from the South Delta community, the Rotary Club of Ladner has generated $21,000 to go projects for children and youth through its 10th annual calendar sales. Proceeds will be allocated mainly to the proposed new water park in Ladner’s Memorial Park, in partnership with the Corporation of Delta, and to the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards for young leader development. Also benefitting from calendar sales were Delta Life Skills and a Ladner parents’ advisory committee, which sold calendars on a 50/50 revenue split basis. Rotary Club of Ladner president Peter Roaf said the club had been working with the Corporation of Delta over the past year and various sponsors and donors to define and pay for the project. It will replace the almost 30-year-old water play area in Memorial Park originally sponsored by Kinsmen and the municipality. “We know this project will benefit children, their

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Ken Whitney (left) and Walt Hayward were among the almost 30 members of Rotary selling calendars last fall to raise funds for a new water play facility in Ladner and for youth participating in a leadership development program. parents and grandparents in Ladner and the entire region,” Roaf said. “Not only that, the new facility will conserve water, provide a safer facility for the kids and include an educational component regarding the farming community which is such an important part of our heritage in Ladner. The proceeds from the calendar sales will make an important contribution to this new facility.” Roaf said that a second beneficiary of calendar

sales proceeds is the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), a program of Rotary clubs around the world. “RYLA is a program which focuses on local youth as an investment in the future strength of our community,” Roaf said. “It is an opportunity for a few local youth selected to participate in a four-day, leadership camp to network and learn with others all at no cost thanks in part to these calendar sales. proceeds”

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Four Delta companies have been named as finalists in the fifth annual Business Ethics Award program. “Ethical business practice has never been more important in keeping our communities and neighbourhoods strong based on trust and confidence,” says award program leader Leslie Abramson. “We all know there are many companies which are not so ethical. These Delta companies, as finalists, provide a learning opportunity for all of us as they are recognized in this award program.” The Rotary clubs of Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen and the Enactus chapter at Kwantlen Polytechnic University are sponsoring the award program. The four finalists, from which one will emerge as the overall winner, will be formally recognized at a dinner on Friday, Feb. 19.

They are: • 505-JUNK is a locally owned and operated junk removal and recycling company specializing in commercial, construction and residential pickups. Charging by volume instead of weight, 505-Junk is the first company to install onboard weighing systems on its trucks, making its pricing for removals accurate, especially for bulky items. • Choices Markets, with its head office in Delta, operates 10 stores in the Lower Mainland and one in Kelowna. Choices is an advocate of B.C. dedicated food producers and works with local organizations to build healthy, sustainable communities, whether through food, education, health or environmental initiatives. • HoneyDo Lifestyle Assistant assists seniors to remain independent and connected in their community, takes pressure

off the healthcare system and contributes to peace of mind of the seniors’ families and, in turn, their productivity. Employees hired have a natural sense of care for seniors. It’s actively engaged in the local business community and supports a range of community causes. • Komal’s Kreations Inc. is an interior design and construction service and supply company that supports and engages employees, recycles as much as possible when demolishing houses and maintains environmentally responsible practices. The company participates in, and contributes to, cultural and community organizations. Residents are invited to the awards ceremony. Tickets for the event at the Delta Town & Country Inn are $50 per person. Call 604-946-0672 or email abramson@telus.net for more information.

January 27, 2016 The Delta Optimist A11

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celebrations internationally could not find any other organization that could match these attendance totals. Led by pipe major Cliff Fournier and drum major Bill O’Donnell (both in their first year in these positions) and consisting of 26 pipers and 20 drummers, the band played three sets of tunes with one of the highlights being the singing of Scotland the Brave by the band’s own singing and guitar group,

The Deltones. The band performed many of the tunes it played at the Netherlands International Tattoo last September that celebrated the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Holland by Canadian forces. As usual, the band’s own Regimental dancers brought down the house with a traditional sword dance and Highland fling combination. Other acts included the Shannon Highland

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Name: Gordon Age: 69 Occupation: Retired What is the activity? Heart Wise Program. Where and when does this take place? At Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Monday & Wednesday from 7-8:30am. How often do you participate? Twice a week. How long have you been involved? I’ve been involved since October 2012. Why did you get involved in this activity? This program was a follow-up after the Richmond Hospital Healthy Heart Program. What do you like best about this activity? I like the group activity & structure. How does it benefit your life? They keep me on the right track, and healthy! What other things do you do to keep active? Gardening, walking dogs. Did you know that Delta’s Heart Wise program can help you transition from your formal cardiac rehabilitation program to fitness programs available in the community? It is designed for people who have suffered a heart attack, undergone heart surgery or are at risk for other heart complications. Sessions are led by a personal trainer, and instruction is done with varying, progressive levels of exercise so participants can safely & appropriately increase intensity. For more information on the Heart Wise program, or other specialty fitness classes such as Big Moves Big Gains Parkinson’s Exercise or Osteofit for Life, visit Delta.ca, stop by your local recreation centre to speak with our knowledgeable staff, or call 604-952-3000.

A12 The Delta Optimist January 27, 2016

Notice of Land Use Contract Discharge DELTA LAND USE CONTRACT DISCHARGE BYLAW NO. 7491 – (File No. LU007522) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Council Meeting to be held on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will consider third reading of Delta Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7491, which relates to the properties listed below. The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize Council to discharge the land use contracts from the subject properties in the list below to reveal the underlying RS1 Single Family Residential Zone. ADDRESS

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PID

7160 Blake Drive

P125381

005-538-572

11933 Briarwood Place

R562

005-696-909

51 Diefenbaker Wynd

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005-470-048

11297 Glenbrook Place

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11659 Lyon Road

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N121589

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L108491

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5582 Summer Way

R3520

000-649-139

11769 Summit Crescent

N121589

001-265-431

6140 Sunwood Drive

P124992

005-621-593

6245 Sunwood Drive

R562

000-629-936

11016 Westridge Place

M43359, M43360 and M85976

004-967-593

5681 16 Avenue

P85021

001-037-455

8105 108 Street

P125377

005-499-356

8981 112 Street

L108492

004-094-913

7468 115 Street

N56612

003-282-864

8891 115 Street

L5289

002-285-045

7738 118A Street

L88729

004-038-282

5201 4A Avenue

M85975, N46298 and P125376

003-185-273

7460 112 Street

M71085 and P99386

004-977-238

1032 50 Street

P104978

002-523-507

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N130467

000-497-622

11714 64B Avenue

L51695

006-257-852

11717 64A Avenue

L51695 and M14449

002-267-420

Pursuant to Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolution on January 11, 2016 there will not be a Public Hearing for this bylaw. Web Page Location: January 11, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04 AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the bylaw and other relevant information and regulations may be inspected at the office of the Community Planning and Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., (604-946-3380) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., and Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. from January 22, 2016 to February 1, 2016, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

Texting without words

Three years ago, I knew nothing about emoticons. Three years ago, I was scarcely into texting. If I wanted to communicate with people, I did not do it on a phone with my fingertips. I called them up, reached for a pen and paper or suggested we meet for coffee. I wouldn’t have thought to include a smiley face at the end of my correspondence, and certainly not a drawing of a cat or a taxi or a Christmas tree. That would have been, well, weird. Fast forward to today. Today, I am queen of texting and empress of emoticons. Today, my correspondence will go something like this. I will be texting, oh, a girlfriend, to firm up plans for an after-work glass of wine. Let’s see, I will say to myself, scrolling through the image options. A happy face will be an obvious selection, I’ll decide, as will a thumbs up and a bottle of bubbly. But hey, I’ll think, I’m also going to go with a knife and fork, since we might order food. On another occasion, I

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will be texting the husband to ask him if he’s checked the mail. The mailbox emoticon? Natch. An envelope? Of course. But perhaps also, oh, a picture of a barber’s pole. Just to remind him his hair is getting shaggy. I have no idea what kind of person creates emoticons, but I do know that it’s a fairly recent line of work. Emoticon-creators, I imagine, work in fun, progressive, happy places where music is played 24/7, glazed donuts are offered free of charge and two-hour lunch breaks are the norm. Emoticoncreators don’t go home stressed and they sleep well at night, dreaming about whether their next emoticon should be a

mouse in a tutu or a crow on top of a flag pole. Heaven knows the possibilities are endless. Heaven knows I already have more than a few emoticons — and l’m dying to use them all. So you have to get creative, and adjust your texts accordingly. “Hey,” I said to my son the other day. He had texted to tell me he’d be coming for dinner on the weekend. “Cool,” I responded. “By the way, did I ever tell you I went to the circus once when I was a kid?” Bingo, bango. With that, I threw on the circus tent emoticon. Done. Really, really wanting to use the anchor, running shoe, fried egg, umbrella, violin emoticons all in a single go? Why not tell someone, via text, that after you got off the ferry today, you raced off in search of breakfast in the rain — but, um, decided to take music lessons instead? As I say, empress of emoticons. This texting business is way too much fun — but not on account of the words.

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Trimming Nails

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Trimming pets’ nails can test the nerves of pet owners who might be worried they will cut too much nail off or hurt their dogs or cats. Long nails can be a nuisance for pets and may hamper their abilities to get around comfortably. To help maintain a consistent nail-trimming schedule, pet owners can practice ways to keep calm and apply techniques to make nail grooming easier on the pet. The first step to making nail trimming a calm and comfortable experience is to understand the anatomy of your pet’s paws and nails. Dogs’ nails remain extended beyond the pads of the toes, while cats’ nails retract back into the folds of the toes. In both cats and dogs, nerve endings and blood vessels called “the quick” lie within the centre of the hard nail. The quick is easier to see in animals with light-coloured nails. It can be harder to distinguish in dark-nailed pets. If you trim too close to the quick, it can be painful for your pet and cause bleeding if nicked. This is why many pet owners are apprehensive about trimming nails on their own. However, the longer the nails are left to grow, the further down the quick will extend. Some pets are amenable to nail trimming, while others may fear the clippers or simply do not like having their paws handled. It may take time, but pet owners can work with their companion animals to assuage fears and make nail trimming go more easily. The Humane Society of the United States says trimming pets’ nails every few weeks is an important part of maintaining their health and can protect family and visitors from scratches. Before attempting to trim pets’ nails, pet owners should acclimate their pets to being handled. Begin by practicing touching the paws and nails. Reward pets for jobs well done with small food treats or other incentives. Eventually progress to touching the feet with the trimmer. A tired or distracted pet can be easier to handle. According to dog-training expert Cesar Millan, dogs that are especially anxious or wired may need to get tired out before a nail-trimming session. Millan suggests an exercise like swimming to relax tense and anxious pets.

Pet owners may be more XXXX about cutting dark colored nails because it’s more am cut to see the blood vessel in the center or the nail. Patience, the right tools and provide can make nap grooming easter. A pet that’s especially anxious or fearful may only be able to tolerate trimming one nail per day. Sometimes it can be helpful to trim pet nails with a buddy. One person can take care of the nails, while the other reassures the pet with soothing tones and caresses. Larger dogs may require two people for the job simply because the animal may be too large to wrangle on your own. The right tools of the trade also can make a difference when trimming nails. Nail trimmers come in a few varieties. Many have a scissoring action that brings two blades together to cut off the nail. Another type is like a miniature guillotine. The pet’s nail is placed within a hole in the tool, and one blade comes down to shear off the nail. Newer nail trimmers employ a sanding or grinding action to wear away the pet’s nail without actually cutting. Some cat owners use human nail clippers or small scissors to cut cat nails, which tend to be thinner and softer than dogs’ nails. Ultimately, find a tool your pets finds comfortable and one you can handle properly. Keep a container of nail styptic powder at the ready just in case you do happen to cut a little too low and cause bleeding. In a pinch, Wahi pet product manufacturer suggests using corn starch, rubbing a clean, scent-free bar of soap across the nail, or even applying ice to slow down the bleeding. If bleeding cannot be controlled after 20 to 30 minutes, proper clothing is not taking place and a veterinarian should be consulted immediately. Pets owners especially worried about nail trimming can leave the task to a professional groomer or veterinarian. PE154089

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Delta Christian School saw a big project completed recently — rejuvenated playing fields. “We’ve made an incredible soccer field out there,” said principal Tony Bylenga. The project, which saw the field sculpted and seeded and the installation of a sprinkler system, took place last summer, he noted. It’s good for kids to use during recess and also for the school’s athletic program being able to use its own field for practices, he added. Other recent happenings at the Ladner school include a growing international student population. There are currently eight students attending from countries like Korea, China and Taiwan, while just two years ago the school had a single international student, Bylenga explained. The school is pleased with that growth, he said,

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Principal Tony Bylenga is pleased to see an increase in Delta Christian’s international student population. adding he expects it to continue in the future. The Ladner-based K-7 school offers a “Christcentered education built upon academic excellence,” its website notes. It also strives to offer a rich program in music and fine arts from kindergarten through Grade 7, Bylenga noted. Learning French begins at the kindergarten level and access to technology in the classroom is important as well, he added.

The school celebrated its 60th anniversary last year with a gala event. Bylenga said people attended who were students the first year the school was in operation as well as past teachers and administrators. It was a joyous occasion, he said. The school’s website can be found at www.deltachristianschool.org. SCAN WITH TO REVEAL VIDEO

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In the Classroom

Sacred Heart weaves faith into new curriculum SANDOR GYARMATI

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Sacred Heart School continues to integrate faith into its curriculum as it adjusts to a new mandated way of teaching students. The Arthur Drive elementary school, which has an enrollment of about 370 students this year, has Catholic education themes that set a direction for each year. This year’s theme is: “Proclaim Jesus With Loving Heart.” Having been in Ladner for 71 years, and at its current location since 1999, the K-7 school, which also accepts international students, has faith woven into all aspects of school life, but has always followed the core curriculum and learning outcomes prescribed by the B.C. Ministry of Education. The school’s enhanced curriculum combines foundational skills with creative activities and inspiring assignments, while allowing for differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students’ learning styles.

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Sacred Heart principal Kelly Kozack with students Konnor Travis and (front) Lily Wichers, Colton Travis and Isabel Rapier. Much has been made lately of the B.C. government redesigning the education curriculum to help teachers create learning environments that are more engaging and personalized. At the heart of the

new curriculum are core competencies, essential learning, and literacy and numeracy foundations, which Sacred Heart principal Kelly Kozack says can still blend well with their own approach to education guided by Catholic

faith. “It will work out and we’re working on that right now with staff and in our Pro D (Day) that’s one of our big focuses this year. We’re working on permeating the Catholic faith throughout the cur-

riculum, the same as we’re doing right now,” he says. “It is a new curriculum but we’ll be looking at it the same way, working hard to make sure we’re integrating the Catholic faith as best we can throughout the entire day

throughout all subjects.” Kozack adds it’s been extremely rewarding in his second year as principal of Scared Heart. A former teacher and vice-principal at the school, he left to be principal elsewhere but got the opportunity to return. Two of his own children have attended the school while he has been at the helm, a son who has since gone on to Vancouver College and a daughter now in Grade 6. Sacred Heart is hosting its second annual Celebrate Our School event tomorrow in conjunction with its open house. A pasta dinner will be offered between 6 and 7 p.m. followed by dancing “kid-style” hosted by Dynamic DJ Service. Other upcoming events include a big fundraiser on Feb. 19 for the school’s Missions Club, which is raising money for Operation Smile. For more information about the school, located at 3900 Arthur Dr., check out shsdelta.org/index. php.

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who are committed to pursuing personal aspirations, setting challenging goals and then achieving them,” said junior school principal Michael Staham. “In concert with the school’s academic rigour is the emphasis we place on the values of kindness, respect, responsibility, integrity and perseverance. We expect students to demonstrate empathy, compassion and respect for individual differences and to pursue the ideals of personal integrity, initiative and diligence.” The three-year evaluation and authorization process takes a rigorous look at the leadership, curriculum, instructional approaches, personnel and governance of the school. To receive this authorization, the International Baccalaureate Organization requires administrators and teachers commit to several hours of professional development and continuous learning coursework

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Curator Darryl MacKenzie brought duck decoys from the Delta Museum collection to the Ladner Library Saturday afternoon. The earliest decoy was made in the 1890s, the latest in 1980. All but one were made in Delta. MacKenzie also paid a visit to the Tsawwassen Library earlier in the day.

A team from the library won the first-ever South Delta Big Quiz Night last Saturday at KinVillage in Tsawwassen. Eighteen teams of four competed over 10 rounds of questions in categories that ranged from Canada and history to sports,

entertainment and general knowledge. The Infomaniacs, which included Laurie Dyck, Taylor JorgensonShaw, Sandra Sandmoen and Natalie Fouquette, scored 74 out of a possible 102 to win the coveted title.

Food for Thought were second and the Great Danes were third. “Everyone who came had a great evening and due to their response we will definitely be holding a similar event in the future,” said organizer Ivor Hewitt.

DELTASSIST FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES KinVillage Community Centre Unique Boutique – Relief Sales or Sorting Volunteer KinVillage Recreation Centre is looking for people to volunteer in the Unique Boutique store to help with sales and/or sorting on a relief basis. Do you have a passion for fashion? Sales, display and cash register experience would be an asset. Training is provided. For more detailed information contact John Lusted at 604-943-7625 ext. 1 or email jlusted@kinvillge.org Deltassist Family & Community Services Volunteer Drivers Help seniors maintain their independence by driving them to and from medical appointments. This is an on-going flexible position. Must enjoy working with seniors and have a clean driver’s abstract. There is reimbursement for mileage. For more information contact Lyn at 604-946-9526 or email lynw@deltaassist.com FINDS Children’s Thrift Store Fun and friendly volunteers are needed for a children’s thrift store in downtown Ladner. Reach Child and Youth Development Society is a non-profit organization that helps children with special needs. We are looking for more people to work in our thrift store FINDS. The store is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Interested volunteers please contact Robyn at: volunteer@reachchild.org or 604-946-6622 ext 328 For more volunteer opportunities visit Deltassist’s website at www.deltaassist.com and click on Volunteer.

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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Canadian Mental Health Association VancouverFraser offers a Family Support Group in South Delta for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness. Meetings are on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 - 9 p.m. Next meeting

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Canadian Mental Health Association VancouverFraser offers a Mental Health Resiliency Support Group in South Delta for individuals living with a mental health concern or experiencing symptoms. Meetings are on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 7 - 9 p.m. Next meeting is on Thursday, Jan. 28. Please call the Delta office at 604-943-1878 or email info. delta@cmha.bc.ca to register for your first meeting. Delta Hospice Society will offer a Volunteer Training Program running Monday, Feb. 1 – Thursday, March 10, Mondays and Thursdays 9:30-noon. $65 registration. Please call 604-948-0660 to make an interview appointment with Chris Colero, coordinator of volunteers. Delta Nature presents Birds of the Coffee Forest with Ian Thomas, who spent two months in the Eastern Andes of Colombia. He will be sharing photos and his own observations from his time there, as well as providing information about how all of us can contribute to the preservation of migratory bird habitat in South America. All ages are welcome and the event is free. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church, 56th Street & 6th Avenue, Tsawwassen. For more information contact: Tom at tom.bearss@dccnet. com. Are you responsible for the care of a family member or friend at home or in a facility? Trying to cope with the changes that illness and/ or aging bring to a loved one can be a difficult and stressful job. The Delta Caregivers’ Network is offering an education and support group starting Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 1 to 3 pm once a week for 8 weeks. Cost is $50. Subjects covered include caregiver stress, communication techniques, role and lifestyle changes, accessing and using community resources, and legal and financial issues. To register phone Laurie 604-943-3921, Sylvia 604-943-7596 or the Centre for Supportive Care 604-948-0660. Celebrate Heritage Week Ancestry Workshop, Part 1, Monday, Feb. 15, 6:30 – 8 pm at Ladner Pioneer Library (also Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Tsawwassen Library). Learn how to research your family history from Diane Rogers of British Columbia Genealogical Society and editor of The British

Columbia Genealogist. Part 2: Thursday, Feb. 18, 2 – 3 pm - Learn how to use FVRL’s Ancestry Library Edition database. Relaxation Circle. Drop in Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. - noon at the Centre for Supportive Care – 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. This group is for anyone diagnosed with cancer, life threatening or progressive illness. Practicing stress reduction can be helpful when experiencing pain, anxiety, worry exhaustion, sleeplessness or other symptoms. For more information please call 604-948-0660. Delta Stroke Recovery is seeking volunteers for a gymnasium program which takes place on Thursdays. One to one efforts are required for safety purposes to assist stroke survivors while using equipment, weights, treadmills, etc. in order to improve strength, balance and range of motion. Applicants need to have a real interest in what helps individuals who are working with a physical trainer to recover from effects of stroke. Contact Dawn Sillett (coordinator) at 604-946-2731. Ambassadors Tsawwassen Toastmasters meet second and fourth Tuesdays, 7 pm at St.David’s Anglican Church, 1115-51A St., Tsawwassen. Next meetings are Tuesday, Feb. 9 and 23. Gain confidence as you gain skills speaking in front of others. As well, learn leadership skills in a safe, encouraging environment. Guests are always welcome. Join the Ambassadors for Special 15th Anniversary Celebration/Ambassadors Promotion at Metros/Rose and Crown Pub, Tuesday, Feb. 16. Further information, call Susan 604-786-5404. Tsawwassen News Club at the Tsawwassen Library. Second & fourth Tuesday of the month, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Feb. 9, 23, March 8. Come join other newshounds to discuss current events in the news! You can bring an article to share, or discuss what turns up in today’s paper. The New Tsawwassen Springs Tuesday Ladies Golf Club is accepting members for the 2016 season. The season begins on April 5 at 9 am. Any woman interested in joining please contact Mary Fraser at 604-9407730 or the Pro Shop at 604948-4653.

SENIORS International Folk Dancing - Have fun learning dances from around the world. KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen. 7-8 pm Thursday, Feb. 4, 11, 19 & 25, March 3 & 10. $3 for Members - $4 for NonMembers. Your first session is free. Beginners welcome. Come by yourself or with a friend. No partner necessary. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Free UVic Chronic Pain Self-Management workshop runs Thursdays, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at McKee Seniors Rec Centre from Feb 4 to Mar 10. Participants will learn strategies to manage pain, deal with difficult emotions, exercise safely, and work with their health care team. Caregivers are welcome. To register call UVic at 604-940-1273 or go to www. selfmanagementbc.ca Shari’s Saturday Social. Next dance is Feb. 13. Doors open at 7 p.m. Dancing 7:30-11 p.m. Dress style optional but some glitz and glamour is always welcome! Dance to a wide variety of great CD music. KinVillage Community Centre 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets available at the door. $12 for members and $14 for non-members. Cash or cheque only. Great assortment of mid-evening goodies, tea, and coffee, included. To reserve a table, please call Shari at 604-943-8755.

SPECIAL EVENTS 11th Annual Giant Book Sale, DVDs, CDs, games, etc. at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen, 10-6 on Thursday, Jan. 28, 9-6 on Friday, Jan. 29 and 9-3 on Saturday, Jan. 30. Bring your own bag and fill it full of bargains. The public is invited to come and learn about some of the unique history of Freemasonry in an open forum where the Lodge is set up, the Freemasons will be in their full attire and the presentation given by a guest speaker will be both interesting and interactive. The Origin of Freemasonry: Myths, Theories, and History, by Jonathan Silveira takes place Wednesday, Jan. 27. Presentation Starts at: 8 pm - Open to Adults (men & women) and Freemasons. Dress code:

Business (tie). Location: 4873 Delta St., Ladner. To register visit http://tinyurl. com/Tsawwassen-LodgePresentation. Hospice Cottage - Home Decor featured until Jan. 30 9:30am-4pm Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521 56 St., Tsawwassen. Jewelry sale – Saturday, Jan. 30. New inventory of jewelry and watches for sale, 9:30am-4pm at Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen. Benediction Lutheran Church is hosting a special event Jan. 31 to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Following the regular service at 9 a.m. there will be a special service at 2 p.m. followed by a reception. There will be a presentation of photos through the years, and previous pastors and members of the congregation have been invited. We would like to invite the community to celebrate with us. Benediction Lutheran Church is located at 5575 6th Ave. in Tsawwassen. Ladner Baptist Church is hosting their third annual Family Fun Art Day for families of individuals or children of all ages, with varied physical, medical, mental, emotional, or behavioral abilities or needs on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 1-4 pm. There will be 10 craft tables, a community art project, and the gym will be transformed into a cardboard city to encourage imaginative play! The event is wheelchair accessible and admission is free. For more information call 604-9460141. Ladner Baptist Church is located at 5624 Ladner Trunk Road. www.ladnerbaptist.ca. The Delta Leadership Prayer Breakfast will be at the new Tsawwassen Springs Ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 a.m. Guest speaker will be Mark Washington, BC Lions assistant coach and former player. Tickets are $30 each or a table of 8 for $210. To order tickets - phone Dee Hansen at 604657-6599.

The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a non-profit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).

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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD SPORT VANCOUVER METRO SOCCER LEAGUE Division One GP W ICSF Columbus 17 11 ND Olympics 17 11 Guildford FC 16 10 Westside 17 11 Binger’s Army 18 10 SD Royals 18 9 Rinos Van SC 18 5 Akal FC 17 5 Metropolitan 18 3 Sarajevo FC 18 2 FC Romania 16 3 Shaheen FC 18 3

T L Pts 4 2 37 2 4 35 5 1 35 1 5 34 2 6 32 3 6 30 4 9 19 3 9 18 7 8 16 6 10 12 3 10 12 2 13 11

PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Tom Shaw Conference GP W L T Pts North Van 38 28 9 1 57 Grandview 38 21 14 3 45 Richmond 37 19 12 6 44 Delta 38 17 15 6 40 Port Moody 38 8 26 4 20 Harold Brittian Conference Mission 40 28 11 1 57 Abbotsford 39 25 10 4 54 Aldergrove 37 19 16 2 40 R. Meadows 37 16 16 5 37 Langley 38 4 32 2 10 Delta 3

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LOCAL TIDES

Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet THURSDAY, JAN 28 1:26 am 8:29 am 3:02 pm 8:03 pm

5.2 14.4 8.2 10.8

FRIDAY, JAN 29 1:58 am 8:56 am 3:47 pm 9:09 pm

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MONDAY, FEB 1 12:14 am 3:59 am 10:25 am 6:12 pm

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Minto quest easier for Islanders? Proposal for tournament format would see two B.C. teams advance to nationals MARK BOOTH

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What already is shaping up to be a promising 2016 season may have an even brighter outlook for the Delta Islanders. With a line-up loaded with third-year players, the B.C. Junior “A” Lacrosse League club is expected to have its best chance to reach the Minto Cup for the first time in franchise history when the regular season gets underway in April. Now, those odds could improve even more. Rumour is the championships will revert to a tournament format for the 2016 nationals. If that’s the case, B.C. will receive two berths as the host province and league champion representatives. A final decision is expected to be announced in the coming weeks. It could provide the Islanders some insurance to achieve their goal, although head coach and assistant general manager Greg Rennie intends on taking his team through the front door and winning the league championship for the first-time ever. That would mean ending perennial powerhouse Coquitlam Adanacs’ remarkable seven-year run. Rennie believes he has the pieces in place to do it and says the club has been building three years towards this season. In his case, it’s even a longer stretch, having coached a number of key players with the Richmond Intermediate “A” program before returning to Delta for the 2014 season. “For guys like (captain) Brad Hofmann, (goalie) Ryland (Hood), Spencer (Bromley) and Connor (Davidson), we have been working five years towards this,” said Rennie. “When you look at what others teams have coming back, compared to us, I honestly don’t see anyone standing in our way.” The Islanders’ roster will also feature plenty of local veteran talent too, including offensive standouts Evan Messenger and

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Captain Brad Hofmann is part of large group of returning players for the Delta Islanders in 2016, looking to advance to the Minto Cup for the first time in franchise history. Jon Phillips. They are joined by Cody Nass and Chase Fraser, while sophomore sniper Tre LeClaire finished second in league scoring and earned rookie-of-the year honours. LeClaire is just 17, having bypassed two-years of Intermediate eligibility, after being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 Midget Draft. The Islanders were extremely quiet at this year’s proceedings — a reflection of Rennie’s past transactions when he acquired addi-

tional picks for the 2015 draft. Delta had just two selections and the first one didn’t come until the fourth round when Surrey’s Brendan Szabo was taken 31st overall. He is the younger brother of current Islander Patrick Szabo. The Isles also took Abbotsford’s Noah Jacob in the sixth round, 46th overall. Rennie suggested 2015 fifth overall pick Mackenzie Rope will get a long look at making this year’s squad and potentially skip his last season of intermediate. He

had 51 points in 15 games last season with Maple Ridge. If there is one area of need heading into the 2016 campaign, it’s at the back end where the club lost standout Jordan Gilles to graduation. Rennie admits he would like to add a couple of lefthanded d-man and may even look to Alberta for help. He is in talks of potentially acquiring talent who played for his Canada West team that captured the inaugural World Lacrosse U19 Challenge back in September.

Wild teams continue to sizzle in league play

Delta Hockey Academy’s U18 Wild team continued its sizzling play in regular season action with a pair of lopsided home ice wins last weekend. DHA produced 6-0 and 7-0 victories over the Victoria based Pacific Coast Sea Devils to improve to a 23-3-0 in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League’s Prep Division. The Wild also extended their win streak to 14 straight games. Ty Taylor turned aside all 30 shots in Sunday’s win, while Nick Wilson, Sean Cromie and

Andrew Kemp each had a goal and an assist. Jacob Kennedy, Zefan Pighin and Marcus Sihota had the other goals. Jeremy Kelleway only needed to make 12 saves to earn the shutout in the series opener. Bradley Ong paced the attack with two goals and one assist. Rounding out the scoring were Isaac Embree, Brodi Stuart and Wilson. Kennedy chipped in with two helpers. The Wild continue their homestand Saturday when Couer d’Alene visits Planet Ice at 1:15 p.m.

Elswhere, Tsawwassen’s Garrett Wicks scored twice as the Wild Bantam Varsity team continued its dominance with a 6-2 win over the Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton. The Wild swept the series with a 4-0 win Sunday to improve to 17-0-0 on the season. Buddy Johnson scored twice and Ryan Deighton earned the shutout. DHA U15 Elites trimmed the Burnaby Winter Club 3-1 on Sunday to lift their record to 22-42. Tyler Chyzowski scored twice, including the game winner.

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Gym club hosts growing high school meet Delta Gymnastics hosted close to 100 student athletes for its third annual High School Invitational. The meet attracted participates from throughout the Lower Mainland, as well as Vancouver Island. “The high school gymnastics program is unique in that it provides athletes ranging from beginners to competitive level the opportunity to compete for their schools,” said Kelsey Hindmarch, Delta Gymnastics coordinator of the event. “Traditionally, there are very few high school gymnastics competitions each season so athletes have few opportunities to perform routines in a competitive environment.” Delta’s meet has seen an incredible growth in the last three years — from four schools in 2013 to 26 this year. “This huge and fast growth confirmed that what we are doing in Delta is what high school gymnastics programs were really craving for,” continued Hindmarch. Schools that participated included Windsor Secondary (North Vancouver), Moscrop Secondary (Burnaby), Kwalicum Secondary (Qualicum Beach), Richmond Christian, Fraser Valley and a variety of Vancouver schools. Competition highlights from host schools — Delta Secondary and South Delta Secondary— included second and third place finishes in the level 1 girl’s category from Eve Morton (South Delta) and

Delta Secondary’s Selah Nevraumont competed in the Level 1 beam event at Delta Gymnastics’ third annual High School Invitational. Selah Nevraumont (Delta). In the level 3 girls category, Sarah Powell (Delta) captured overall honours, highlighted by first place finish on the uneven bars. In the level 4 girls category, Stephanie

Rico (Delta) stood on the top of the podium with first place finishes on the balance beam and floor exercise. Finishing first overall for the level 5 girls was Sierra Mukerjee (Delta). Conlan Loffmark (Delta) earned a

podium finish by placing third overall in the level 1 boys category. First and second place in the level 5 boys category went to Conor Edgson (Delta) and Marc Lemperle (Delta) respectively. Other commendable performances came from South Delta Secondary team members Isabelle Holland (level 1), Emma O’Halloran (level 2), Willow Swanson (level 3), and Delta Secondary team members Natasha Kryger (level 1), Becca Delmar (level 1), Danica McCormack (level 3) and Madi Ritchie (level 3). “All athletes who participated at the event will be training to qualify for the B.C. Secondary School Gymnastics Championships that will take place at Moscrop Secondary in March,” added Hindmarch. “It was a very good experience for the kids – they can look at what they are doing right and skills they need to continue to work on.” Gymnasts from both Delta Secondary and South Delta Secondary have won provincial championship titles in the past and will be competing to capture the title once again in 2016. Delta Gymnastics Society is located at the Delta Sport Development Centre in Ladner and provides a variety of programs, activities and events from ages six months to adults. For all information visit deltagymnastics.com or call 604-943-0460.

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BRENT KELLY FARMS of Delta, B.C. is seeking ambitious, dependable & self-starting individuals. The primary role will be maintaining cranberry fields in all aspects, such as hand weeding, weed whacking, pruning, fertilizing, and digging drains. Experience is an asset but not required. The job is physical in nature and applicants must be willing to work extended hours if needed. Wage is $10.49, 60 hours/week. Start date will be April 2016. Apply by fax (604)591-1053 or by email to: jennifer_kelly@hotmail.ca

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CAREGIVER required part time eves Monday, Thurs & Friday for a 45 year old man, with MS living in Ladner. He is fun and mobile, and looking for someone who is around his age, male or female, who loves music and whose first language is English. Well paid, own car a requirement. Please contact Bev at 604-946-1588.

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required in Delta. $10.50 per hour. 5-6 days per wk. 50-60 hours per wk. Maintenance work of cranberry fields such as pruning and hand weeding. Employment starts April 1st, 2016. Please email resumes to: eagleviewfarms@ hotmail.com Eagle View Farms Ltd. 4130 - 88th Street Delta, BC V4K 3N3

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Century Village Beautiful complex consisting of 6 bldgs with landscaped green areas. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom suites available include drapes, wall to wall carpets, balconies, elevators and wheelchair access. Tsaw. Manor includes heat. Close to beach, parks, rec centre and schools. To make an appt to view please call 604-948-9111 Shawnigan 1 bedroom suites available with in-suite storage. Buildings are located within walking distance of shopping centre and bus route. For more info please call 604-948-9111. Tsawwassen Terrace Completely renovated, spacious modern 2 bedroom suites available. Heat and parking included in the rent. Please call 604-948-9111. LADNER Del Rio and Evergreen Lane Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom suites available maintained buildings. Located near shops, bus routes. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, Heat and h/w included at Del Rio. To view please call 604-868-9453.

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Georgia Court, Harbourside and Westport Bachelor and 1 bedroom suites available in the heart of Ladner Village. Harbourside rent includes 2 appl, drapes and hot water. Georgia Court heat is included. Westport has insuite laundry hook-up available. To view these suites please call 604-868-9453

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