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Half a million reasons to smile Book by Ladner author Ashley Spires to be distributed to 550,000 Grade 1 students across the country DAVE WILLIS
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Over half a million copies of a book by Ladner author and illustrator Ashley Spires will be distributed to Canadian students. Spires said it was exciting to find out her children’s picture book Small Saul had been selected for the TD Grade One Book Giveaway for the 2016– 2017 school year. “It was kind of always one of my favourites,” she said, noting the book is a few years old now. “I always really loved him. I’m so excited that he’s getting extra attention now.” Small Saul is a story about an unconventional little pirate. Spires said the character was inspired by a student she went to school with in Grade 3 who was bullied. “It means that much more that a story that was inspired by a student I knew is going to be in the hands of so many students and possibly other kids who are going through what that little boy went through,” she said. The book giveaway, a program of the Canadian Children’s Book Centre, and sponsored by TD Bank Group, provides a book to every Grade 1 student in Canada, a press release notes, adding that 550,000 books are
distributed each year. As part of the program, Spires will go on a tour in October and November to visit Grade 1 audiences across the country. She said she doesn’t know yet if there will be any Delta dates. Spires has a new graphic novel, Fluffy Strikes Back, set to come out this week. She has a local launch planned for Saturday, April 9, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Black Bond Books in Ladner. Spires, who grew up in Tsawwassen, has won numerous awards for her work, which includes the Binky the Space Cat series of graphic novels. She was also shortlisted for a 2015 B.C. Book Prize for The Most Magnificent Thing. “Ashley Spires is truly deserving of this honour,” said Kids Can Press president Lisa Lyons Johnston. “Her bestselling books have earned her international acclaim and award recognition. Thanks to the CCBC’s mission to bring great Canadian books to Canadian children and through the generosity of TD Bank Group, young readers across the country will be inspired by the unforgettable character of Small Saul — a little pirate who dared to be different.” Since 2000, over eight million books have been given to Grade 1 students nationwide.
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With four of the five local swim clubs sporting waitlists, there’s a proposal to build an eight-lane, 50-metre aquatic facility in South Delta.
Looking to make a splash Swim clubs propose new aquatic facility to handle growing membership SANDOR GYARMATI
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The South Delta Swim Society hopes the municipality will consider building a new facility to meet a growing demand. Members of the society made a presentation to Delta’s parks, recreation and culture commission to discuss their proposal for an eight-lane, 50-metre aquatic facility in South Delta. Society representatives said local swim clubs face challenges accommodating swimmers, noting four out of five clubs have waitlists. Hoping for a costsharing arrangement, the society indicated it would be seeking a meeting with MP Carla Qualtrough and that the provincial government and Delta school district have also been approached. The commission made no promises but agreed to ask civic staff to provide
a report to look at the aquatic needs in the community as well as an audit of scheduling and availability. Saying a new purposebuilt facility would free up capacity at existing facilities for programming and public swimming, the society’s Dave Colter told the Optimist the clubs, which are at around 550 members in total, already can’t accommodate the demand to get into competitive swimming. “Swimming in South Delta, particularly on the more competitive side, the age group training and master swimming and especially with the younger kids, has tripled in size the last five to six years. While we’re currently able to swim in the Winskill Aquatic Centre and, starting in May, we can use the Ladner outdoor pool, the reality is we all have a waitlist,” he said. “Particularly as it relates
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Particularly as it relates to the summer clubs and our youth programs, we are turning away kids every single year because we simply cannot get access to any more pool space to do training. DAVE COLTER
to the summer clubs and our youth programs, we are turning away kids every single year because we simply cannot get access to any more pool space to do training. So it’s always a balancing act of how many kids you can get into the pool at one time and still provide a quality program for them.” Colter said the municipality has tried to be
accommodating but there just isn’t enough pool space for everyone. “We’re looking at the growth of our clubs, and then we’re looking down the road at the potential growth within the South Delta community through the Southlands, through Tsawwassen Springs, through TFN developments. We’re asking, ‘If we’re full now, what happens when all those come on stream and how do we continue to grow our clubs and the sport of swimming in South Delta and still meet everyone’s needs?’ We just don’t think that’s possible,” Colter said.
He said aquatic centres built in some other communities have cost tens of millions, but the Delta proposal would involve a partnership to build something potentially less expensive, geared mainly toward swim training and competitive swimming. Colter added a new facility would be able to host events, a big advantage for groups such as the Ladner Stingrays that have to hold their annual swim meet in Richmond. The proposed facility would also enable Delta to host larger provincial swim meets that bring in thousands of people over several days. “It would be a tremendous advantage and give economic spinoffs,” Colter said. “Those meets are there to be had because there’s just not enough of those facilities in the Lower Mainland communities that can host those kinds of things.”
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Naturalists don’t want to see redevelopment at Winskill
Delta urged to maintain parkland pledge from the late 1960s SANDOR GYARMATI
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Winskill Park should not be redeveloped for other purposes, according to naturalist Anne Murray, who believes its original intent must be maintained. In a letter to Delta’s parks, recreation and culture commission, Murray, a member of the Delta Naturalists Society, said the Tsawwassen site’s ecological habitat should be maintained by keeping it as a park in perpetuity. Delta is undertaking a review of the site through the Winskill Park Master
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Plan, a plan that could involve the adjacent KinVillage, which is also eyeing major changes. However, Murray did some research, finding that back in 1968 potato farmer Chris Winskill sold the site to Delta and that the pledge had been made to keep it as a park. She’s not sure if any formal covenant was signed, noting some development has already taken place, including a medical centre in the 1970s, but the original intent should honoured because of the park’s benefits. “Natural areas have important recreational value, providing spaces that benefit mental and physical health. Parks should not be considered only as formal recreational spaces,” she said. Murray also noted the park’s mature trees provide habitat for migratory birds, something that should be considered since Delta is working on a Birds Biodiversity Strategy. Tom Bearrs, president of the Delta Naturalists Society, wrote in support, saying the society endorses Murray’s position that Winskill Park be maintained as parkland. In September 1968, the Optimist reported that Chris Winskill sold the site to Delta for $230,000. At the time, parks and recreation commission chairman Patrick Shields said “no consideration would be given to developing the land for any other uses than for park purposes.” He also said the 20-acre site was one of the last available for parkland. “All we want to do is have a chunk of municipally-owned land in South
Delta to use for park,” he said. Shields also talked about the site being large enough to accommodate such future uses as curling and ice skating facilities, playing fields, picnic and garden areas, and possibly a community centre and swimming pool. He also described the site as having “unlimited potential” for whatever is wanted. Winskill, who grew potatoes for over 40 years at the property north of 9th Avenue, said he was pleased the site would be transformed into a park and that, “I’d be very disappointed if it wasn’t.” There was no mention, though, that he sold the site on the condition it would be a park only, as Shields at the time was the only one to proclaim it would be frozen from other uses. According to the Corporation of Delta, the master plan, which is undergoing a consultation process, will review the existing services offered to gain an understanding of how the park would best continue to serve the community in the future. “Once completed, the Winskill Park Master Plan will be a guiding document for the future of the site, including priority setting for future projects. This document should include a conceptual design of the site and a sequential implementation plan,” a municipal document states. The community’s direct involvement in the master plan process, which includes more open houses commencing in early May, will continue through mid-June.
Jackson concerned by marijuana ruling Mayor doesn’t want proliferation of grow-ops SANDOR GYARMATI
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You’d better be careful what you’re creating. A concerned Mayor Lois Jackson had that to say about the recent ruling by a federal court judge who struck down federal regulations restricting the rights of medical marijuana patients to grow their own cannabis, giving the Liberal government six months to come up with new rules. Judge Michael Phelan in late February ruled the regulations were an infringement on charter rights, but he suspended declaring they have no force to give the government time to come up with revised regulations. The federal government confirmed it will not appeal the ruling. The judge stressed his ruling does not legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Jackson said she’s concerned that if people are able to grow their own pot in less controlled circumstances, it could open the door to abuses and possibly a return to the proliferation of indoor growops. Looking at any kind of potential legalization as part of the medical pot review would further complicate matters, she said. “There’s so many aspects of this possible legislation and we really don’t know what it’s going to look like,” she said. Jackson noted that in the early 2000s Delta had its hands full with large
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Metro Vancouver’s Love Food, Hate Waste team visited the Safeway in Ladner’s Trenant Park Square earlier this month in an effort to help shoppers save money and reduce food waste. Here, team member Elaine Cheng chats with a shopper in the produce department. With the increasing cost of food a concern for many, the Love Food, Hate Waste team says a typical Metro Vancouver household can save about $700 per year in food costs with a little planning, better food storage and learning about what best-before dates really mean. For more information, visit www.lovefoodhatewaste.ca.
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guess it was just a matter of time before another aspect of the Lower Mainland’s real estate boom reached these parts. Skyrocketing prices really took hold here in 2015, pushing property values up by 30 per cent in a single year and lumping South Delta in with the city and its closest suburbs when it comes to an affordability crisis. Now we’ve seen the first instance of land assembly with the sale of a half dozen homes along 57th Street in Ladner. Anyone who drives into Vancouver via Highway 99 has watched this practice play out on Cambie and Oak streets as long stretches of vacant houses sit forlornly while they await the wrecking ball. Developers have been acquiring properties on which to build for as long as there have been developers, so knocking down old to make way for new is hardly a novel concept, but the market-fueled actions of today are raising a couple of issues that trouble many people. What’s built through land assembly is always higher density, which changes the character of a neighbourhood, and, unlike a lot of previous redevelopment, the homes slated for demolition are still very much of the habitable variety. Knocking down an old bungalow to make way for a couple of significantly larger homes has become so commonplace such applications don’t even get a second glance, but bulldozing perfectly good houses to pave the way for condos or townhomes is definitely something new. I can’t blame a homeowner who fetches substantially more through such an arrangement, as I suspect most of us would do the same, but given this type of approach can transform neighbourhoods, it begs for local government to get proactive. The 57th Street properties are designated single-family in Delta’s Official Community Plan, but you can bet the developer didn’t pay millions to keep it that way. With our limited land supply and an aging housing stock that dates back to the post-tunnel building boom of the 1960s and ’70s, this won’t be the last land assembly we’ll see, but a hodgepodge of such proposals doesn’t serve the community well. It’s difficult to stem this rising real estate tide, but there is an ability to plan for it.
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’ve had it. I’m on a crusade. My target? A word: probably. I want it to be eliminated from the English language. Maybe I’m just sensitive to it, but I’ve had a lot of people around me use the word “probably” lately, and it’s driving me nuts. “I probably won’t get it,” “I probably won’t be able to do this,” “That probably won’t happen.” Arrgghhh! How will you know until you try? It started with a colleague at work who wanted to take a program. I thought it was a great idea, but he said, “I probably won’t get accepted.” How will you know unless you apply? What’s the harm in applying and then decide if you want to proceed? But he leaned back on probably as an excuse to give up. Since then, I’ve been hearing probably everywhere, and as soon as people use the word, they are often wrong. Probably is an opinion, it’s not a fact. There are many examples of living in the world of opinions instead of facts, and then we wonder why we get the results we do. Here’s a good example playing out in the U.S. “Trump probably won’t get nominated to be the Republican candidate for president.” Or, “At some point, Trump will probably say something to collapse his campaign.” We’ve seen how well that one is working out.
Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN
I read an interesting public opinion poll recently by the research firm Ipsos called The Perils of Perception — What the World Gets Wrong. They surveyed people around the world on perceptions to see which country was more in tune with the facts about their country. A big one for Canada was around household wealth. We overestimated the wealth that the top one per cent own by more than double. Our perception was they have 55 per cent of household wealth. The actual number is 25 per cent — still a lot, but nowhere near what we think it probably is. What do we feel the top one per cent should own? Twenty-six per cent. Canada was the most accurate on that one. There were other measures Canadians were off on as well. Population of immigrants (people not born in Canada)? Perception
39 per cent, actual 21 per cent. Population overweight or obese? Perception 43 per cent, actual 56 per cent. I think this proves my point — my opinion is based on what I think is probably the truth. Chances are I’m wrong. As someone in marketing, I’ve proven it to myself over and over — every time I think I know what people are thinking, I do some research and find that’s not what they are thinking at all. Probably is a dangerous word. It gives us an excuse to not try something, to believe something that’s not true, to set a limit on ourselves that holds us back from succeeding or making good decisions. My colleague who thought he probably wouldn’t get into his program? He applied, and got accepted. My poor kids are already getting the brunt of this. If they ever say probably around me, they are immediately challenged. It seems to be taking hold, though. If I can eliminate it from their vocabulary, I’m probably off to a good start. The Ipsos research can be found here: http://ipsos-na. com/news-polls/pressrelease. aspx?id=7073 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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Too much on the way for bridge to erase big traffic bottleneck
Editor: Re: Mayor pitches regional toll, March 18 I fully agree with Mayor Lois Jackson when she suggests that all major crossings be tolled in the amount of $1 each way. There is a cost to the gas used and the tempers that are frayed when sitting in traffic so why not pay the measly $1 and experience a smoother commute? Let us take advantage of those expensive, underused tolled bridges that we as taxpayers are still paying for, the bridges that are now pretty well only used
by people with more cash at their disposal. With that said, I don’t agree with Jackson when she is quoted as saying the new bridge “will erase one of the biggest traffic bottlenecks in the province.” Construction of this bridge is supposed to start in 2017 and not completed until 2022. As we speak, the real “Giant” is stirring and about to awake, long before 2022. That new bridge might well be a drop in the bucket when it opens. Just in our small pocket of South Delta, there are 674 dwelling units under
Astounding question from police
Editor: Early Good Friday evening, immediately upon returning home from a run to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal, I phoned the Delta police non-emergency number to a report a driver whom I’d seen driving so dangerously he had to be hopped up on a drug, mentally ill or fleeing from a crime. Perhaps he’d stolen the car he was driving. The woman who answered at Delta police listened and then astounded me with a question: “What ferry terminal?” She wasn’t kidding.
Even though I’d given her all the details about the location of the scene I’d witnessed, she didn’t know I was talking about the Tsawwassen ferry terminal — and, she told me, she didn’t know where 52nd Street and Highway 17 are. So, I asked to speak to a constable. She informed me that I’d have to “go through” her to speak to one. I hung up in disgust. Since when did our police department start employing people who don’t know where major Delta intersections are let alone the name of the local B.C. ferry terminal? Greg J. Edwards
construction at the end of Ferry Road with an adjacent tract of land waiting for development of possibly the same. According to information on the Tsawwassen treaty, “There have been news reports that potential housing within the TFN’s E1 zone will include 4,844 single family homes, 9,688 townhomes or 11,840 condominiums.” Construction is underway. In addition, there will be traffic coming/going from those mega malls that are about to open, development of the Southlands, etc.
We are already seeing developers buying up blocks of houses (57th Street in Ladner is an example) for “land assembly” and the future construction of greater density in housing. (Keep in mind, too, there is one main road out of Ladner, a road that has been designated for “emergency vehicles only” in time of a disaster.) To add icing to the cake, there will be five years of traffic disruption as the new bridge is being built. Jackson, you are so, so wrong to use the word erase. Eunice Getz
Did bust actually put dent in drug supply?
Editor: Re: Investigation leads to bust of fentanyl lab, March 23 I can’t help but be doubtful when it comes to the police’s claim that their recent fentanyl lab bust “puts a huge dent” in the production of this deadly drug. How many decisive victories have we seen so far in this unending battle against clandestine narcotic operations — quite a few it seems. But they always find more, often bigger, labs afterwards, which makes me question
if dent-putting actually occurs. So we busted fentanyl, we’ve also busted “bath salts,” “molly” and countless more substances they seem to churn out every year. Plus classics are coming back like heroin. I don’t doubt this might save some lives, but not enough to balance the lives lost. As for drug producers, they’ve realized (like Capone and Luciano did in the 1920s and ’30s) the rewards outweigh the risks — astronomically so. Victor Yao
Public should embrace plans that aim to save our heritage homes
Editor: Re: Heritage supporter shocked by proposal for Delta Lodge site, letter to the editor, March D. Reynolds notes that he/she “supports preservation of our community’s heritage.” My husband and I actually own an old home on Arthur Drive. It is an expensive proposition to keep up a 100-year-old home. Developing the Delta Lodge property in a sensitive way ensures the funds will be present to maintain it far into the future. If it is important to the Corporation of Delta and people of Delta to have these homes, which enrich the character of our community, remain in our community, we have to be willing to consider developments that propose to maintain these residences, and add density in an area close to
the downtown core. I don’t understand the author’s comment that the development would be “out-of-character” for Arthur Drive. I am well aware that Arthur Drive is a designated heritage conservation area. However, the number of non-heritage homes far outnumbers the old homes on the street. Arthur Drive has just as many ranch style houses as it does rambling Craftsman homes. I think the corporation has to be forward thinking in its dual focus to provide more, hopefully affordable, housing and “preserve and protect” our heritage. As a resident of Arthur Drive, I have no reservations about this development, and will be letting the Corporation of Delta know of my support. Sage Kosa
Keep eye on neighbourhood Editor: This morning when I went out to start my car at 5:50 a.m., I saw two guys stealing the tires off my neighbour’s SUV. It was dark and I didn’t see the faces. This was in Ladner on 46B Street. I went back inside
the house and got my husband up. We both went back outside and the police were there. Apparently the two guys were in a stolen SUV. Just a warning for everyone to keep their eyes open around their neighbourhood. Natalie Ross
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Port must heed message Editor: In last Tuesday’s federal budget, no immediate infrastructure funding was mentioned for Terminal 2 at Roberts Bank. That’s the good news. The bad news is that despite 2015 being a poor year for container movements, Port Metro Vancouver is still on course to continue with this project irrespective of poor global trade flows and possible devastating environmental effects on
feeding habitat for both birds and sea mammals. Excellent reports by Bob Elner, adjunct professor at Simon Fraser University, and Otto Langer, a former federal fisheries habitat biologist, appeared in recent editions of The Vancouver Sun attesting to inherent environmental dangers to this project. Port Metro Vancouver counters with its own studies stating detrimental effects would be minimal. The port really doesn’t
know the consequences of this project because it has no comparable location to compare it with. With declining world trade, look no further than Rotterdam, Shanghai or Singapore ports to see what is happening, but with additional capacity at Prince Rupert and locally at Centerm, T2 is not justified. Delta does not want it and we will not even start on the loss of farmland. Rodney Asher
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The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen’s Easter celebration at Diefenbaker Park Saturday morning saw youngsters like Hayden Mangat (below) fill up on pancakes before taking part in an egg hunt and other activities. See more photos from the event at www.delta-optimist.com.
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Easter tradition in Ladner Village Ladner Business Association hosts annual parade as well as egg hunt in Memorial Park
PHOTOS BY GORD GOBLE
The Ladner Business Association held its annual Easter parade and egg hunt last Sunday afternoon. The parade, led by the Easter Bunny and the Delta Police Pipe Band, made its way through Ladner Village to Memorial Park where the egg hunt took place. See more photos from the event at www.deltaoptimist.com. SCAN WITH TO REVEAL PHOTOS
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Public Hearing - Tuesday, April 5, 2016 The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications: Date: Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Council Chamber Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to any projects at that time. Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed projects shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applications. Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Project No. 1
Application for Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning, Cancellation of Development Permit, Development Permit, and Temporary Use Permit (LU007551)
Location: 6955 120 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Applicant: Jason Smith, Keyel Consulting Telephone: 604-889-9547 Proposal: Application for Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning, Cancellation of Development Permit, Development Permit and Temporary Use Permit in order to permit the existing liquor store located at MAP NO. 1 11920 70 Avenue to be relocated to the ground floor FILE NO. LU007551 of the existing building at 6955 120 Street on a temporary basis (three years). Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7475 To discharge Land Use Contract Number LU77-16, which was registered in the Land Title Office in 1977 under charge P1614, as modified by: • the Modification of Land Use Contact registered under P72588; • Development Permit 90-03 registered under AD124006; and • the Modification of Land Use Contract registered under AD124007, from the subject property to expose the underlying C1 Core Commercial zone. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7476 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from C1 Core Commercial to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 463 in order to permit the same uses as permitted under the Land Use Contract which are limited to banking and office operation. Rezoning the property would also allow Council to consider allowing a liquor store as an additional use through a temporary use permit (discussed below). Cancellation of Development Permit P90-03 To cancel Development Permit P90-03 as the plans attached to this development permit would not allow the minor changes proposed to the existing building to accommodate the proposed liquor store. Development Permit LU007551 To regulate the form and character of the proposed changes The of Delta Delta TheCorporation Corporation of 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Delta BCV4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.cor p.delta.bc.ca www.delta.ca www.delta.ca
to the existing building which are required to accommodate the proposed liquor store. Temporary Use Permit LU007551 To permit a liquor store within the existing building at 6955 120 Street for a period of three years. Staff Contact: Mike Ruskowski – 604-946-3382 Web Location: March 7, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.09 Project No. 2
Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU007516)
Location: 4933 53 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2
Applicant: Brian G. Hart, Brian G. Hart & Company Telephone: 778-999-8302 Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision into two MAP NO. 2 lots and construction of a FILE NO. LU007516 single family dwelling and coach house on each lot. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7540 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS2 Single Family (0.40 ha) Residential to RS9 Single Family (330 m2) Infill Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling and coach house on each lot. Development Variance Permit LU007516 To vary Section 305(a) of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by varying the front setback averaging requirements for the principal structure on both lots to 4.0 m from the required setbacks which range from: • 5.4 m to 8.3 m for Lot 1, depending on which lot is developed first; and • 9.9 m to 10.6 m for Lot 2, depending on which lot is developed first. To vary the following provisions of “Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 7162, 2015”: 1. Section 33(1) by waiving the requirement to provide road widening to the collector road standard on 53 Street; and 2. Section 7.12.1 of Schedule “A”, by varying the minimum required width for an urban residential driveway from 4.0 m to 3.0 m. Staff Contact: Jimmy Ho – 604-946-3331 Web Location: March 7, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.10 Project No. 3
Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU007695)
Location: 5217 Central Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3 Applicant: Howard Smid, H. Smid Enterprises Ltd. Telephone: 604-946-1726
Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development MAP NO. 3 Variance Permit in order FILE NO. LU007695 to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7515 To vary “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS2 Single Family (0.40 ha) Residential to RS5 Single Family (550 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling on each lot; a secondary suite is included on proposed Lot 1 only.
Development Variance Permit LU007695 To vary the following provisions of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977”: 1. Section 636(b) by reducing the minimum required average lot depth for both proposed lots, from 30.0 m to 29.5 m; and 2. Section 915.3 by reducing the minimum required setback from the centre line of Central Avenue from 17.5 m to 15.9 m. Staff Contact: Robin Pallett – 604-946-3355 Web Location: February 22, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03 Project No. 4
Application for Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU007495)
Location: 8952 112 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 4 Applicant: Ranjit Badesha, RIS Enterprises Ltd. Telephone: 604-572-9328 Proposal: Application for Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to MAP NO. 4 permit subdivision and FILE NO. LU007495 development of two single family residential lots. Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7535 To discharge Land Use Contract S.A. No. 2696 from the subject property in order to expose the underlying RS4 Single Family (610 m2) Residential zone. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7536 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS4 Single Family (610 m2) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to permit a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family home with an in-ground basement on each lot. Development Variance Permit LU007495 To vary the following provisions of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977”: 1. Section 305 by reducing the required front yard averaging setback for the principal structure on the proposed lots from a range of 9.4 m to 10.9 m, depending on which lot is developed first, to 8.9 m; and 2. Section 914.3 by reducing the special setback from the centre line of 112 Street from 21 m to 18.9 m. Staff Contact: Stephanie Johnson – 604-946-3269 Web Location: March 7, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.08 Project No. 5
Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Permit (LU007414)
Location: 5062 48 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 5 Applicant: Don Andrew, Creekside Architects Telephone: 604-733-3822 Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Permit in order to permit MAP NO. 5 development of a two-andFILE NO. LU007414 one-half storey mixed-use retail/residential building. “The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7458 To amend “The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” by exempting the subject property from the maximum residential density provisions under the Mixed-Use (Ladner) 2 (MU(L) 2) designation and increasing the density from 100 units per hectare to 103 units per hectare, to allow the proposed eight residential units. Continued on page 15
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Laundry room is hands-down favourite
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When asked to name a favourite spot in their home, most folks would probably go with the living room. Or the master suite. Or that sweet little den with the bookshelves and couch. I’d pick the laundry room. Make that, the new laundry room. I could sleep there, eat there, read and relax there. And yes, I could do my laundry there. A laundry room, as far as I’m concerned, is the coolest, dreamiest, most exotic place one could ever wish for. You can take your dining room with its built-in buffet and china cabinet. I’ll take the place
I don’t know what that with the washer and dryer. says of us, but I suspect it “Isn’t it AMAZING?” I suggests we’re domestic asked the husband when the new laundry room was in the dullest of ways. We are, let’s face it, the kind in place, outfitted with of people who also get sparkling new appliances pretty hyped up at the idea and glistening new cabiof acquiring a fridge-style nets. I’ve never had a laundry freezer or a new grate for the room firebefore, A laundry place. but Do always room, as far as we pined I’m concerned, aspire for one is the coolest, to get — you a time know, the dreamiest, most share? way some exotic place one Heck, people no. But pine for could ever wish man, a sailfor. what boat or a we’d convertgive for ible or a a leaf lakefront blower or a power washer! cottage. A pantry with a Lazy Sure, it would be lovely Susan? Talk about living to chill on the deck of a the dream! waterfront getaway, wine And so it is with the and book at hand. But laundry room. It has hey, no reason why I can’t brand-new paint and sip my chardonnay while brand-new counters and admiring the ironing brand-new flooring, and if board and detergent. you happen to drop by for The husband surveyed a visit, don’t be surprised the space, and nodded. if I offer to serve you tea “Yep,” he said. “Pretty next to the dryer. Honestly. darned amazing.”
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The other day, I was even inclined to grab the mailman and ask him in for a look-see, but then remembered he probably had more pressing things to
do. Like deliver letters, say. Doesn’t mean I can’t spend much of my time there, though. In a few weeks, of course, the thrill will ease somewhat, and
I won’t be as over-the-top in love. For now, though, I’m smitten. Call me weird and boring, but I’m nuts about the laundry.
Public Hearing - Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Continued from page 14 “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7459 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from C1-L Core Commercial Ladner to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 451 in order to allow the development of a mixed-use retail/residential building. Development Permit LU007414 To regulate the form and character of the proposed development. Staff Contact: Alex Cauduro – 604-952-3163 Web Location: February 15, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.06 Project No. 6
Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Development Permit (LU007638) Location: 6788 Corbould Road, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 6 Applicant: Syed W. Shah, 920123 BC Ltd. Telephone: 604-943-1213 Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Development Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots. “The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7528 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 MAP NO. 6 to ISF Infill Single Family Residential to allow for a density of FILE NO. LU007638 20.4 units per hectare. Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7529 To discharge Land Use Contract LU-78-24 in order to expose the underlying C5 Private Recreation Zone. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7530 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from C5 Private Recreation to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 468 in order to permit a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling on each lot. It would also amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by requiring an 11.4 m setback from the waterfront property line on proposed Lot 1. Development Variance Permit LU007638 A Development Variance Permit is required to allow the existing road, lane, and sidewalk to remain at their current width. In order to allow this, “Delta Subdivision & Development Standards Bylaw No. 7162, 2015” is required to be varied in Part 7 Section 7.2, Section 7.3, Drawing L2.22, and Drawing L2.27 as follows: 1. Reduce the minimum local road dedication requirement on Corbould Road from 18 m to 15 m; 2. Reduce the minimum lane dedication requirement from 7.5 m to 6 m; 3. Reduce the minimum local sidewalk width required for Corbould Road from 1.5 m to 1.35 m; and 4. Reduce the minimum lane pavement width required from 6 m to 3.8 m. Development Permit LU007638 For construction within the Boundary Bay Foreshore and the Southlands Development Permit Area as well as the Development Permit Area for Streamside Protection and Enhancement. Staff Contact: Susan Elbe – 604-946-3389 Web Location: March 7, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.11 Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected until Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Municipal Hall: Community Planning and Development Department Hours: 8:30 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (except statutory holidays) 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday Website: www.delta.ca Email: com-pln-dev@delta.ca Phone: 604-946-3380 Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded. The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.delta.ca
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NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO DISCHARGE A LAND USE CONTRACT LAND USE CONTRACT DISCHARGE BYLAW NO. 7527 FOR 8697 TERRACE DRIVE (FILE NO. LU007716) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Regular Meeting to be held on MONDAY, APRIL 4, 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 (Sat & Dave Development Ltd. – LU007716) Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7527, 2016” which relates to the property at 8697 Terrace Drive as shown outlined in bold and marked “Subject Property” on the map below. The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize Council to discharge Land Use Contract S.A. No. 2930 from the subject property to reveal the underlying RS1 Single Family Residential Zone, in order to allow construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement and secondary suite on the property under current zoning bylaw regulations. Pursuant to Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolution on March 7, 2016, there will not be a Public Hearing for this bylaw. Website: www.delta.ca March 7, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item No. E.07 AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the bylaw, detailed maps and other relevant information and regulations may be inspected at the office of the Community Planning and Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., (604-946-3380) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 8:30 am and 4:45 pm and Thursday between 8:30 am and 8:00 pm March 24, 2016 to April 4, 2016, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays. Interested residents have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the application at this time. Comments are to be received on or before 12:00 noon, Monday, April 4, 2016. Comments should be referred 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
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With the arrival of sunnier weather and with the Masters right around the corner, golfers are once again flocking to local courses. And they have options when it comes to picking a course to play close to home. King’s Links “Getting to see some of the sun now is outstanding,” says King’s Links head golf professional Neil Bidewell. The seaside course on 72nd Street adjacent to Boundary Bay is looking great with “a bunch” of irrigation and drainage work done over the winter, Bidewell says. King’s Links also saw an exciting addition with the opening of a new clubhouse last month. “It’s a great addition,” says Bidewell, adding it has “vista views” of the coastal mountains. There’s seating for over 80 inside and another 80 outside, he adds. Cove Links Cove Links in Ladner will also have a new club-
house for patrons to enjoy soon. It should be open in early to mid-May, says director of golf operations Earl Francis. The nine-hole course’s greens are in good shape, he says, noting work is underway on tees and fairways to bring them up to really good condition. Men’s and women’s clubs at Cove Links will be getting started near the
end of April, he adds. Tsawwassen Springs Tsawwassen Springs “is in terrific, terrific shape” and has been very busy, says general manager Steve Halliday. The 18-hole course designed by Ted Locke offers packages and will be doing a lot of tournaments, he adds. “We’re getting ready for the busy, busy, busy sum-
mer.” Something else that’s been very busy is Pat Quinn’s Restaurant and Bar, he says. The new amenity has feature nights with pizza and pasta specials and will be launching a Mexican food night with popular menu items from former Tsawwassen restaurant El Taquito in late April, Halliday says. GROVE: see Page 18
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King’s Links is a par 72 / 6,865 yard championship golf course built in the tradition of seaside links courses throughout the British Isles. With the wind sweeping across the beautiful fescue grasses, undulating greens and beautifully manicured fairways, King’s Links will provide a unique “Scottish Golfing Experience” to players of all skill levels.
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Local non-profit is one of three groups to receive $80,000 Reach Child and Youth Development Society was one of three Lower Mainland non-profits to recently benefit from the generosity of the port community. The annual Port Gala brings together port terminals, suppliers and others to help raise awareness and funds for important community organizations. Three local organizations, Mission Possible, Harvest Project and Reach Child and Youth Development Society, each received $80,000 from last fall’s 16th annual gala. The cheque presentations were made last month. “The port exists to facilitate Canada’s trade objectives and to serve the people who live in this region and across the country,” said Robin Silvester, president and CEO of Port Metro Vancouver. “The port authority, port tenants and terminals strive to be good neighbours to the communities we operate in and the Port
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Port officials present the Reach Child and Youth Development Society with a cheque for $80,000, proceeds from last fall’s 16th annual Port Gala. Gala is just one way we try to give back.” The gala took place at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel in Vancouver. A record 500 guests attended and approximately
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$240,000 was raised. “I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all of those who helped organize the event and to those who attended and contributed to it,” said
Silvester. “I am proud to be a part of the port community.” Since 1999, the port community has raised more than $1.84 million through the annual gala.
The entire Ambassadors Tsawwassen Toastmasters team shone brightly at the International Contest held earlier this month at the club’s St. David’s Church location. Congratulations to Katherine Praski for her winning speech, Get In The Game. Lorna Boyle won the Evaluation Contest and new member Karen Taipalus placed second. New member Brian Corkum gave the test speech on something dear to his heart — lawn bowling. Congratulations also go to Tim Ernst for completing his Competent Leadership Manual by cochairing the contest (with Susan Coleman). This is his second completed
manual for the year. Other participants in the Evaluation Contest were Lib Cooper, Katherine Praski and Karen Tennant. Judge for the event was Margaret Page, sergeant of arms was Jeffrey Dennison, counters were guest Wes Arnold and new member Karen Walker, while timekeepers were Brian Corkum, Robyn McDonald and Janet Rideout. Thanks also go to Godfrey Nash for all the great photos and to Deltones members David Bruce and Richard Kunz who came out to support the event. Sorely missed were president Barb Westlake, Armaity Hathidaru and Nathalie Heiberg-Harrison.
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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Golfers: New & returning members welcome to the Tsawwassen Mens’ Golf Club for an exciting season continuing until Sept. 30. We play mainly at Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course and twice at Beach Grove Golf Course. Tee times generally start Tuesdays at 11:30 am. Join us for a variety of tournaments and prizes for different ages and handicaps along with a super closing season banquet. For info contact Bruce MacLean at email: bomac21@tmgc.ca and/or visit www.tmgc.ca. Delta Deas Rowing Club. Learn to Row. Come find out what a great sport it is — one that works your entire body, providing aerobic and strength conditioning, while increasing your flexibility. Programs include para, high school, adult recreational and competitive. We are a community-integrated rowing club based in the Deas Island Regional Park. Call 604-946-3074, or e-mail us at info@deltadeas.com for more information. Arthritis Series – Exercising Control Over Arthritis. Monday, April 4, 1:30 – 3:30 pm at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Staying physically active is key to managing arthritis to maintain joint mobility, muscle strength, and cardiovascular health. This presentation talks about the benefits of exercise and some of the options to keep moving. Delta Nature presents, “Why are Our Bees Dying?” with Gwen Barlee of the Wilderness Committee
Tuesday, April 5, 7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church, 56th Street & 6th Avenue, Tsawwassen. Contact Tom Bearss at tom. bearss@dccnet.com for more information. 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. Free UVic Diabetes SelfManagement evening workshop starts Thursday, April 7 at the Delta Manor Education Centre from 6 to 8:30 pm. Participants will learn strategies to manage diabetes, eat better, problem-solve, and work with their health care team. Caregivers are welcome. To register call UVic at 604940-1273 or go to www.selfmanagementbc.ca. Deltones Toastmasters Open House, Thursday, April 7, 7 - 9pm, 4470 Clarence Taylor Cres - next to Municipal Hall. Come see how Toastmasters can change your life! Ambassadors Tsawwassen Toastmasters meet second and fourth Tuesdays (7-9 pm) at St. David’s Anglican Church, 1115-51A St., Tsawwassen. Next meetings April 12, 26. Gain comfort and skill with public speaking and leadership in safe, encouraging setting. Visitors, new members always welcome. Information: Susan at 604-786-5404. Restorative Yoga for People Living with Cancer, Thursdays April 14, 28, May 12, 26, June 9, 23, 1:30-3:30 pm at Harold &
Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care - 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner. Restorative yoga supports the body in poses lying down or seated, in stillness with breath awareness. This encourages release of muscle tension, increases flexibility and balances the body/mind connection. No previous experience is necessary. Please pre-register by phoning Maureen Dufresne at 604-948-0660 for more information. Kids’ Day Off with The MakerMobile, Friday, April 15, 11 am – 1 pm at the Tsawwassen Library. Hey kids, have you ever wanted to turn a banana into a piano? Join our friends from The MakerMobile and learn all about simple circuits and electricity, play with LED lights and build your own fruity musical masterpiece! Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club, northwest corner of Winskill Park, has an open house Saturday, April 16 from noon to 2 p.m. Club members will greet you and introduce the game of lawn bowling, a game for all ages. Tsawwassen News Club, second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 10:30 – 11:30 am, April 19, 26, May 10, 24, at the Tsawwassen Library. 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. Living with Cancer Support Group. Thursdays April 21, May 5 & 19, June 2, 16, 30 at Harold & Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner. Preregistration required before the start of the group. Call 604.948.0660 ext. 305 or email: gilly@deltahospice.
org for more information or to register. Ukulele Jam, third Thursday of the month, 7 – 8:30 pm, April 21 at the Tsawwassen Library. All uked up and no place to jam? Whether you are a ukulele newbie or a seasoned strummer, please join us for a fun and relaxed evening with fellow uke enthusiasts. The group plays an eclectic mix of music so there will be something for everyone. Bring your ukulele and your singing voice and join us for a great time. Ladner United Church is having its 12th annual garage sale on Saturday, April 30. Located in the village at 4960-48th Ave, Ladner (604-946-6254). Doors Open from 8 am to 12 noon. Come and check out the wide variety of tools and toys, books and boots, clothes and kitchenware and many other gently used items. Members of our Youth Group will set up a small snack table and have muffins and coffee available by donation. Camping & sports Equipment for sale. Baseball bats, helmets, balls, and gloves, field hockey sticks, fishing rods, tackle and gear, various outdoor games, sleeping bags, air mattresses, cots, camping/outdoor chairs. Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen. Boundary Bay Quilters Guild, meets every third Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic School, 3900 Arthur Dr., Ladner. Doors open 6:30 pm, meeting at 7 pm. Guests welcome $5. Upcoming speakers: April - Sylvia Pippin, renowned Sashiko quilter and designer. Tickets available for Pippin’s evening lecture. boundarybayquiltersguild.ca.
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SENIORS Shari’s Saturday Social Saturday, April 9. KinVillage Community Centre 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen. The theme is The Roaring 20s Flapper Frolic. Doors open at 7 pm Dancing 7:30 to 11. Great CD music from slow, dreamy and romantic to the faster beat of the mambo, jive, and soft rock and roll. $12 for members $14 for nonmembers includes mid evening goodies. Tickets available at the door. Cash only please. To reserve a table call Shari at 604-943-8755. KinVillage Travel has a trip planned to the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts and Granville Island with a drive around Stanley Park, Monday, April 11. Members: $60, Non-members: $65. Call 604-943-0225. Senior social club. We are happy to invite and welcome single men and women aged 55 plus to join our social club situated in South Delta. Come and participate in our many varied monthly fun activities, dinners, bowling, movies, local events, trips and many more. We are a lively group and would love to have the opportunity to answer any of your questions. Please call 604-9481143.
FUND RAISERS Reach Child and Youth Development Foundation presents: Reach for the Stars Red Gala: Passion for Potential – Saturday, April 23, Coast Tsawwassen Inn, 166556th St., Delta. Reception starts at 5. Funds go towards helping to build a new centre in the heart of Ladner for children and youth with special needs. Tickets $125. www.reachforthestarsevent.
SPECIAL EVENTS Delta’s 13th Annual Birds in Focus: Photo and painting exhibition at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre until April 12 with a reception April 2 at 6:30 p.m. with a visual presentation at 7:30 p.m. Advance registration required: 604-943-9437. Cost is $5. There will be a photography workshop Sunday, April 17, 9 am – 1 pm at Cammidge House. Cost is $20. Advance registration required (604-432-6359).
ARTS Delta Concert Band performance at KinVillage. Musical director Jim Tempest will lead this group of 45 accomplished adult musicians through an entertaining and informative presentation on the musical form of the march. Hear how the march has found its way into nearly every kind of music; symphonic, opera, film, Broadway musicals and even jazz! Saturday, April 2, 2-3pm. Admission by donation. April 3 ... Sunday at 3! Tracy Neff and friends. $10 at the door. Also, on Sunday, April 10, 7 p.m. Lift Every Voice, an ecumenical choir concert to benefit Community Fund of Faith at Ladner Christian Reformed Church. By donation. 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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UCLA freshmen make trek to Toronto to capture U21 Canadian team trials UCLA freshmen Megan and Nicole McNamara found time in their busy schedule, on and off the court, to earn the opportunity to represent Canada at the FIVB U21 World Beach Volleyball Championships in Lucerne, Switzerland. The twins from Tsawwassen flew to Toronto two weekends ago where they dominated the Volleyball Canada U21 Team Trials at the National Training Centre. The McNamaras went 5-0 and didn’t drop a set in the process. Five days later they were in Florida with their UCLA teammates for a match against Florida State University, featuring the fourth and second ranked teams in the nation respectively. “It was a great weekend competing in the qualification tournament in Toronto,” said Megan. “We played five matches in two days and had a great weekend. We are so excited to represent Canada in Switzerland and play against some of the best teams for our age group in the world.” The Bruins (7-4) are currently on pace to make the first-ever NCAA Championship. While it is still early in the beach season, the nationals will be contested in Gulf Shores, Ala., on May 6-8. Should the Bruins qualify, the McNamaras are going to rack up some frequent flyer miles as they would leave for Switzerland right after the conclusion of the NCAA Championship. The Worlds are slated for May 11-16. “It was difficult to mentally
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Tsawwassen’s Megan and Nicole McNamara stepped away from their freshman season at UCLA to qualify for the upcoming World Under 21 Beach Volleyball Championships in Switzerland. prepare for the tournament as we were both focusing on our final exams in the weeks leading up to it,” added Nicole. “Our daily training at UCLA with our coaches and team has prepared us to compete at a high level and we look forward to the challenge of competing against some of the best players in the world.” The McNamaras defeated Amanda Harnett and Kelsey
Veltman (Ontario) in the finals. Harnett is a freshman opposite at the University of North Dakota while Veltman is a middle blocker for Western University in London, ON. Both pairs will represent Canada in Switzerland. Brittney Sestric and Lea Monkhouse (Ontario) finished in third. Wearing Canadian colours is nothing new for the twins. The South Delta Secondary
School graduates earned silver at the Youth Olympic Games in China two years ago. That same summer, they also captured bronze at the FIVB U19 Beach Volleyball Championships in Portugal. Their outstanding high school career at South Delta, included leading the Sun Devils to three consecutive provincial titles. They signed with UCLA early in their Grade 11 year.
SDMHA alumni earn all-star recognition A pair of South Delta Minor Hockey alumni have been recognized for outstanding seasons in their respective leagues. Spokane Chiefs captain Jason Fram has been named to the WHL’s Western Conference Second All-Star Team. The 20-year-old blueliner finished the regular season, with 46 points in 55 games, including a a career high 12 goals. He also led the Chiefs with 19 power play assists. The Ladner native was additionally honoured as Spokane’s Player of the Year and the John “Hitman” Hern Defenceman of the Year. Over his five seasons in the WHL, Fram played 308 games for the Chiefs,
Jason Fram (left) and Colin Grannary were named Second Team All-Stars in the WHL and BCHL respectively. ranking him 10th in franchise history. He racked up 187 career points, including a career best 62 last season. After coming through the South Delta Minor rep program, Fram spent one season in the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League with the Greater Vancouver Canadians. That year, he
was also a 15-year-old call-up for the Richmond Sockeyes during their run to the Cyclone Taylor Cup Provincial Junior B Championships. The Chiefs are currently in a first round playoff series against the Victoria Royals. Meanwhile, South Delta
forward Colin Grannary has been named to the B.C. Hockey League’s Second All-Star Team after his breakout season with the Merritt Centennials. The 18-year-old finished ninth in league scoring with 76 points in 55 games, including 28 goals. That was a 37-point improve-
ment on his rookie campaign and helped him earn a full-ride scholarship to the University of Nebraska Omaha for the 2017-18 season. Grannary produced 52 points in 27 games with the Delta Hockey Academy’s U18 Prep team during the 2013-14 campaign before jumping directly to the BCHL. Icing… Ladner’s Beck Malenstyn has been named the Calgary Hitmen’s Scholastic Player of the Year. The 18-year-old is ranked 124th among North American skaters for the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. He finished with 25 points, including eight goals, in 70 regular season games.
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McManusnears100thgame with women’s national team Don’t be fooled by Sara McManus’ birth certificate. The field hockey standout is about to earn her 100th international cap for Canada and she doesn’t turn 23 until August. Despite being one of the youngest players in the Canadian line-up, the Tsawwassen defender has been a fixture with the senior national team since 2011. She is slated to play her milestone game at the upcoming Hawke’s Bay Cup in New Zealand. Only teammate Hannah Haughn reached the mark quicker in the program’s history. McManus helped Canada win bronze at last summer’s Pan American Games in Toronto. Meanwhile, Mark Pearson has been named to the Canadian men’s field hockey team roster for a pre-Olympic tournament in Malaysia. The national team will compete in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, April 6-16. Pearson helped the team win a silver medal at the
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Tsawwassen’s Sara McManus will play her 100th game with the senior national team during an upcoming tournament in New Zealand. She doesn’t turn 23 until August. 2015 Pan Am Games. He was among the scorers in a shootout as Canada edged Brazil 1-0 in the semi-finals, a result that guaranteed Canada a spot in the Rio 2016 Summer
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BRUININK, Albert “Appie” Our beloved Albert (Appie) passed away on Sunday, March 27th at the age of 87. Lovingly remembered by his wife Flora; children John, Martin (Landi), Fleur and Matthew (Karen). His six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren bid their Opa a loving farewell, as do numerous relatives and friends in Canada, The Netherlands and the USA. Dad was predeceased his first wife, Truus, who passed away in 1964; and by his three brothers. The family would like to thank the caring and compassionate staff at Delta View who took such good care of our dad during his time there. Funeral will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Drive Delta, BC on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 2 p.m.
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PENDLE, Edith Heloise (nee Lewis) November 26, 1929 - February 08, 2016 It is with great sorrow that the family of Edith Heloise Pendle announce that Edith passed away at Peace Arch Hospital on February 8, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Edith was predeceased by her husband Fred in 1988; mother Nellie in 1930; her beloved brother Clifford Loyal who was killed in action in Italy in 1944 during World War II; her father Harrison Homer in 1948; her 9 siblings (various years) and son-in-law Ben in 2014. Edith was born in Edmonton, Alberta and was raised by her father and her siblings. She leaves to mourn her passing: daughters Shirley and Colleen, granddaughters Tammy (Les); Kari (Graham) and great granddaughter Riley. In 1947 she met and married Fred Pendle in Alberta. They raised their two girls there until 1962 when they moved to Vancouver, living in Point Grey on the waterfront for many happy years. Mom loved to entertain family and friends. We had many wonderful visits and dinners at our home with many guests from all over. Mom worked at the B.C. Cancer Clinic from 1966 - 1990 making many friends amongst co-workers and patients. Upon her retirement in 1991 Mom moved to Ladner, B.C. living next door to Shirley and Ben. She enjoyed her new home and loved traveling to Alberta and the U.S.A. visiting family and friends. Above all Mom loved her family. She loved people and animals, especially her adored puppy dogs. There are so many people to thank for their friendship and their help with Mom: Dr. Ronald Davidson, M.D.; Dr. Richard James, M.D.; Dr. E. Rouhana, M.D.; Dr. Turner; Dr. Wu and to all the Doctors, Nurses and Re-hab staff at Peace Arch Hospital for their wonderful care; Dr. Clark, M.D. Royal Columbian Hospital; all the staff at Harvest Drive Pharmacy for all their kindness and care over the years; Boundary Bay Health Unit Home Care Nurses for excellent care; Delta Funeral Home - Doug, Jean and Maggie for their care and compassion and guidance to the family during this very sad time; Tait and Louise Given; Maria DaSilva Tomas for excellent care; Mr. David Papau at CIBC Wood Gundy; Gloria Lawes; Betty O’Donnel; Kass at LifeLabs and the many relatives and friends who faithfully kept in touch. Our ROSEBUD - Loved forever; Remembered forever; Missed forever A private memorial service will be held for Mom at a later date. Don’t cry, I’m only sleeping with the angels, we’ll meet again some day.
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