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Upgrading 67 kilometres of dikes and seawalls has a $1.9-billion price tag SANDOR GYARMATI

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Coming up with one-third of $1.9 billion might be asking a bit much of Delta. That was the consensus among civic officials during a recent discussion on the municipality’s flood protection strategy. Funding what’s expected to be a hugely expensive, but ultimately necessary, upgrade of the 67 kilometres of dikes and seawalls protecting Delta’s residential, commercial and agricultural lands is an issue Delta council hopes to see some movement on over the next few years. In a presentation to council,

Hugh Fraser, Delta’s deputy director of engineering, noted the community has over $6.5 billion in land and infrastructure that needs to be protected. “Just with respect to Ladner, if you had a major breach, there could be billions of dollars in damage,” Fraser said. In a study four years ago, the province estimated it could cost $1.9 billion to undertake a complete upgrade throughout Delta, so since sea level rise will be a gradual process, he said planning needs to start now. Fraser said coastal municipalities will be required to address the issue by the province. STAGED: see Page 3

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The cross-Canada tour of the Watoto Children’s Choir from Africa made a stop at the South Delta Baptist Church in Tsawwassen Sunday morning to present Oh What Love! See more photos at www.delta-optimist.com.

This year’s I Love Ladner section takes a look at the $6 million improvement project underway on Delta Street, including its impacts on annual summertime events, as well a look back at how the business district has changed over the years. We also mark the 20th anniversary of the wildly popular Ladner Village Market.

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Delta Police Department hosts its first Cappuccino with a Cop in Tsawwassen DAVE WILLIS

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The Delta Police Department’s first Cappuccino with a Cop event is set for tomorrow in Tsawwassen. The public is invited to drop by and share comments, concerns or just say hi. “It’s just a way for us to do a bit more community outreach,” said A/Sgt. Sarah Swallow. She said officers working in the local area will be attending. “Typically what people see is the chief or myself talking about things but this way they actually get the opportunity to meet, what we call, the boots on the ground.” Sgt. Brian Hill from the patrol section and Const. Leisa Schaefer from the Tsawwassen Community Police Station are scheduled to be at the debut event. Swallow said the goal is to make the events a regular occurrence across Delta. She said the next one would likely be held in Ladner. The first Cappuccino with a Cop takes place at Petra’s by L’Aromas, 120056th St., tomorrow from 1:30 to 4 p.m.

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A/Sgt. Sarah Swallow says the police department will be doing a little community outreach with its new Cappuccino with a Cop program.

Staged approach suggested due to cost of upgrades

CONTINUED from Page 1 Having adopted guidelines that require new homes to be built 4.5 metres above sea level, Delta has already taken a number of measures, as well as taken part in a number of flood studies, while government funding has come in for a few upgrade projects. Delta’s dikes are currently between 3.4 and 4.2 metres, but there are also areas with private dikes at lower elevations. It’s estimated Delta’s dikes need to be raised by at least 1.2 metres or more to meet 2100 projected levels. It’s suggested a staged dike upgrading approach be implemented, since the projected sea level rise by 2050 is expected to be around .5 metres and a full metre by 2100.

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Delta has 67 kilometres of dikes and seawalls that protect over $6.5 billion in land and infrastructure. Fraser pointed out that Delta is also sinking slightly due to settlement. Fraser’s report to council recommended a phased upgrade to 2050, however, preliminary cost estimates for that first phase of work alone is around $350 million, excluding extensive seismic upgrading.

He said the Fraser Basin Council is lobbying both the federal and provincial governments for flood protection funding,” Fraser added. Coun. Ian Paton, a member of the dikes and drainage committee where the issue has been discussed at length, said Delta has never consid-

ered $1.9 billion for any project. “It’s certainly going to be a challenge to come up with a funding strategy,” he said. CAO George Harvie noted a Delta delegation was told by federal officials during a trip to Ottawa this year the government is currently in a policy

making stage, so Delta will have to wait until fall to find out what potential funding may be on the horizon. The Fraser Basin Council recently issued a report warning of the potential staggering costs of a major Fraser River or coastal flood in the Lower Mainland due to sea level rise and effects of climate change. The group notes that 71 per cent of the region’s dikes are vulnerable to failure during either a major Fraser River or coastal flood. The analysis estimated damage from a river flood would be $22.9 billion today, and $32.7 billion by 2100. A coastal flood from a winter storm surge would be $19.3 billion today and $24.7 billion in 2100.

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Delta has its say on Point Roberts quarry plan Proposed operation to provide fill to Southlands just 150 metres from nearest Delta residence DAVE WILLIS IAN JACQUES Delta will be sending comments to Whatcom County on a proposed gravel quarry in Point

Roberts that would supply material to the Century Group’s Southlands development. The county invited Delta to comment by the June 28 deadline.

A proposed letter from Delta chief administrative officer George Harvie addresses issues such as dust and noise control, the effect of 75 daily truck trips on border lineups and the

safety of the trucks used, especially while descending the 56th Street hill with a full load. Harvie’s letter notes the quarry is approximately 150 metres from the near-

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Comment Period and Orientation Session for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project Environmental Assessment OTTAWA, June 16, 2016 – The Review Panel for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project today announced the start of a comment period on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and the Marine Shipping Addendum submitted by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Indigenous groups, government bodies, the public and other interested parties are invited to provide comments on these and other records relating to the environmental assessment of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. The Panel also announced today that it has scheduled an orientation session open to the public regarding the environmental assessment process to be held June 28, 2016 in Vancouver. Comment Period SUBMITTED PHOTO

Indigenous groups, government bodies, the public and other interested parties are invited to submit comments to the Review Panel on the sufficiency and technical merit of the environmental assessment information which is available on the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry (the Registry) at www.ceaa.gc.ca, reference number 80054. Participants are also invited to make recommendations to the Panel on additional information that it should receive prior to proceeding to a public hearing for the Project. A resource document to assist participants in the preparation of their submissions is now available on the Registry. The Review Panel will consider all submissions including those that have already been sent by participants in relation to the environmental assessment of the Project and are posted on the Registry. The Panel requests that participants not submit duplicate comments or recommendations for additional information. Please forward submissions in either official language to the Review Panel Manager by email or mail on or before October 14, 2016. Documents submitted or generated as part of the environmental assessment will be considered public and will be posted on the Registry. Debra Myles Review Panel Manager, Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project c/o Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor, Ottawa ON K1A 0H3 Tel.: 613-957-0626 or 1-866-582-1884 / Panel.RBT2@ceaa.gc.ca Orientation Session The Review Panel invites the public to attend, or observe via webcast, an orientation session where information will be provided by federal and provincial bodies that have a mandate and expertise in relation to the proposed Project and its potential environmental effects. The Project Proponent, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, will provide an overview of its responsibilities as they relate to marine activities. Although participants and the public will not have an opportunity to ask questions during the session, follow-up questions may be sent to the Panel for its consideration.

An SUV crashed into a B.C. Hydro kiosk in the 6400-block of Holly Park Drive Friday, causing the kiosk to erupt into flames. The Delta Fire Department used foam to put out the fire fairly quickly, noted deputy Chief Brad Wilson. He said there were no injuries. Power was out from Friday evening to Saturday around noon, a local resident told the Optimist.

Parole board lifts Long’s suspension DAVE WILLIS

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The man convicted of the murder of a Delta police officer in 1974 is back out on parole. Elery Long, 71, is serving a life sentence for the first-degree murder of S/ Sgt. Ron McKay. McKay was responding to a public complaint and as he approached Long’s Tsawwassen home, Long

opened the front door and shoved a shot gun into the officer’s chest. Other officers looked on as McKay was shot. Long maintained he was intoxicated at the time and the shot gun went off accidentally. He was granted day parole in 2009 and full parole in March 2015. Long’s parole was suspended earlier this year after he allegedly punched

a woman in the arm. The woman claimed Long had punched her while Long claimed they came around a corner at the same time and accidently bumped into each other. He denied assaulting anyone. Parole Board of Canada documents note a charge stemming from the incident was stayed. The board voted to lift the suspension in a decision dated May 31.

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New award honours Carswell’s legacy Falcons’ standout Krista Jensen is inaugural winner of the Follow Your Dreams Award IAN JACQUES

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The Falcons Field Hockey Club has honoured one of its own with a special legacy award. Club member Krista Jensen is the inaugural recipient of the Follow Your Dreams Award, which was created by the club and the family of beloved club member Graeme Carswell who drowned in February while fishing with a friend on the banks of the Chilliwack River. Just prior to the accident, the 21-year-old Tsawwassen resident and South Delta Secondary grad had just returned from playing club hockey for MHC Amstelveen in the Netherlands and had formerly played for the Canadian Under-21 junior national team and the University of Victoria Vikes. He also played for teams in West Vancouver and locally with the Falcons. According to the club, the Follow Your Dreams Award will be presented

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The Falcons Field Hockey Club has created an award in memory of Graeme Carswell who drowned earlier this year. Krista Jensen (centre) is the inaugural winner. She is joined by (from left) Wendy Childs (club president), Kathleen Carswell (Graeme’s mom), Kim Carswell (Graeme’s dad) and Alana Carswell (Graeme’s sister). also wanted to create a lasting reminder for the family of what he meant to the club,” said Falcons Field Hockey Club captain Guy Manwaring. Jensen was recently presented with the award and a cheque for $500. The

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Murphy’s Law

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guess some things hold their value better than others. The most recent figures from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver show the typical Ladner home now tops the $1 million mark. A 5.7 per cent jump in May alone has pushed the benchmark price to a whopping $1,026,600, meaning if your mortgage is paid off, you’re now an honest-to-goodness millionaire. Given much of Ladner’s housing stock was built during a time of unprecedented growth after the George Massey Tunnel opened, it’s now 40 or 50 years old and, quite frankly, is showing its age in a certain light. Yet in spite of the wrinkles, the love handles and the thinning hair, it’s never been more valuable than it is today. Cars, clothes, furniture, appliances, electronics… there’s not much that we buy that increases in value as it gets older, but a steady rise in house prices, punctuated by a significant spike in the last year or so, certainly lends credence to that old adage about not making any more land these days. Just for a chuckle, I decided to flip through the binder that holds all the Optimist issues from 1976 to check out these places when they were relatively new. I figured I’d find prices we could only dream about, and I certainly did, including listings of $62,500 for a nice four-bedroom Cape Cod on one-third of an acre and the mid-60s for a fivebedroom place on a quiet cul-de-sac near Ladner Elementary. Yes, you can only shake your head at those prices, but what really struck me is the disparity between housing costs and other goods. Back then, a 10 per cent down payment on a home was roughly the cost of a Chrysler Volare wagon or a Dodge Charger, both of which retailed for a shade under $6,000. In other words, a down payment on a home that was likely no more than a decade old was the cost of an average car, yet today, a similar percentage down payment is the equivalent of a luxury vehicle, and that’s for a house that’s no longer 10 years old, but one that’s pushing 50, if it’s not there already. That doesn’t even factor in the $900,000 mortgage that comes with the place, complete with monthly payments well in excess of $4,000. It’s just a shame that 20-inch colour TV you bought in the ’70s for $749 didn’t appreciate at the same rate.

Three words to remember for the graduates of 2016

his is a special June for me. Not only do I have a daughter graduating from high school in Delta, I also have a son graduating from BCIT. So much time has passed since they were little kids calling me Daddy — now I’m Dad, and they want me to help them fix their cars. I guess that makes me a lot older, and hopefully a bit wiser than I was when they were kids. I thought I’d share a bit of what I’ve learned over my lifetime that might help them be successful in their future. There are three words I’d like them to remember as they go forward into the big, bad world: risk, responsibility and value. People take risks every day but likely don’t realize it. Every decision you make is a risk, and each decision will have an outcome. Some risks are small, like which route do I take to work today? Make the right choice, you’re on time; make the wrong one and your boss is waiting for you when you arrive wondering where you’ve been. Others are bigger risks, like what do I want to do for a career? Who will I marry? Will I have children? Those are all turning points in life that you will face, and will determine the life you live. Risk is something that entrepreneurs face every day, from

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the day they start their business. They invest their time, effort and money hoping to build a viable business that can grow over time. There is no reward without taking a chance; the bigger the risk, the bigger the potential outcome. Just be prepared for when a risk doesn’t work out, because sometimes they don’t. Those are called learning opportunities. Next is responsibility. Responsibility is something people will respect over time. Do what you say you’ll do. Be reliable. Don’t pass the buck or blame something or someone else. Own your actions. Live a life of integrity. Do the right thing, the things that you are proud to have your name attached to, even when no one else knows about it. You’ll sleep better. The last word on my list is value. Success in life comes from

the value you bring to other’s lives. The world doesn’t owe you anything until you add something to it. And just because you get a university degree doesn’t mean you’ll be adding value, it has to make a real difference in someone else’s life. Everything you do for someone else brings value to their lives, it just depends on how much of a difference you make and how many other people can do the same thing. A waiter in a restaurant provides different value than a plumber fixing my hot water tank. My dentist adds different value than my financial planner. But value isn’t always financial, sometimes the compensation is the feeling you get by making someone else’s life just a bit better, like volunteering your time or donating to charity. I took a chance when I got married and had children. My wife and I took the responsibility of providing for them. Our kids have made our lives special. And today, we get one of our greatest rewards, seeing our children graduate. We are so very proud of you. 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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common. So many other alternatives are more logical such as adding a bridge to the east to connect the SFPR to Nelson Road and the East-West connector in Richmond, limiting truck traffic at rush hour, Rice Mill Road in Richmond connecting with eastern Steveston Highway, making better use of the bus lanes and passenger ferries such as those used in Sydney, Australia. Sydney is very similar to Metro Vancouver with multiple waterways but instead of viewing the rivers as a hindrance, they use them to transport people quickly and affordably. Can you imagine a passenger ferry system that could take you from Ladner to UBC, from New Westminster to Richmond, from North Van to White Rock? All we need is vision and the willingness to make people the priority and not the industrialization of the Fraser River the priority. Carol Day Richmond City Councillor

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Editor: Re: Mall highrise not welcome, letter to the editor, June 15 I had to chuckle when reading Linda Lanoway’s letter. While I do not doubt the “findings” of her informal poll, I would humbly suggest that it is not representative of the views of all Tsawwassen residents despite her “without exception” conclusion. Tsawwassen clearly lacks a diverse stock of housing. I think this is evident in the amazing sales response the recently built and occupied View at 1212 on Hunter Road. As our population continues to shift and age, many longtime residents are looking for alternatives to their 3,000-square-foot homes on quarter-acre lots.

Most prefer to remain in Tsawwassen and not to have to move away from family, friends, doctors, dentists and other professionals. Without change, there will be no option for many but to leave. Lanoway also states that “the two new shopping malls will effectively decimate the small retails shops in Tsawwassen.” First, I do not believe this will prove to be an accurate prediction. I feel, like many, the retail landscape will certainly change. Some business will move, some will close. Others will adapt and grow. Tsawwassen residents are loyal to their local businesses, many of which are service-related that do not seem to part of the plan for either Tsawwassen

Mills or Tsawwassen Commons. Secondly, even if the new malls did decimate the small retail shops, wouldn’t it then be wise to redevelop this property and others to something more suitable than rows of empty, boarded up storefronts? I am certainly not blindly advocating a 10to 12- or even 20-storey building in the centre of Tsawwassen without further information to and input from residents and, as Lanoway notes, with traffic already problematic around 12th Avenue and 56th Street perhaps a well thought out plan could address current and future traffic flows rather than keeping things stuck as they are. Mark Schoeffel

Spending on the rise at municipal level in some areas

Editor: Having received a letter from our mayor claiming that Delta taxes have “only” risen an average of 3.5 per cent this year, it would be interesting to ask Delta council to provide the actual total of received tax this year compared to

2015. I hear from other municipalities that a lot of people are querying a large rise in their municipal taxes. The system of mill rates seems to have been either ignored or has become useless.

My taxes have gone up by nine per cent. The excuse that most, if not all, homes have been given a higher assessed value will not wash. Profligate municipal expenditure is rife in some municipalities. Peter Duffey

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Letters

Appreciative parent gives A++ to the teachers at South Delta

Editor: I currently have two children at South Delta Secondary. Zak and Samantha are my twins just finishing up Grade 11. They are sort of at opposite ends of the spectrum of learning styles and capabilities. While Samantha can write math exams and get marks of over 90 per cent without really trying, Zak finds such academic pursuits challenging. And yet, at SDSS, both of their needs have been met expertly by those in a position to have influence on their experience and learning. They have both had teachers who take the time to get to know my children. When they falter, the teachers ask why. They find creative ways to work with whatever is happening in the kids’ lives so they can meet the curriculum requirements while addressing the very real

personal issues that come up in the day to day life of a teenager. Sometimes, there may be a huge demand put upon them from another course; other times, something comes up in their personal lives that overwhelms them. Regardless of the issue, these educators take such a human and realistic approach to how they can support my children to succeed. They also find ways to challenge Zak and Samantha, to push them beyond their comfort zone so they can grow. I’m not talking about some bag of tricks they have and pull something out indiscriminately. I am talking about truly dedicated professionals who tailor their teaching to meet my children’s specific and personal needs. I also want to acknowledge the administration and policy-makers that support such a beautiful

way of working with children. I am really happy about the introduction of flex time next year and how that supports the whole idea of making kids responsible for their own learning and time management. It’s a perfect blend of individual support and empowerment. This is a fantastic tool to allow kids to develop skills that will serve them well their entire lives. The existence of the academies in our school district is truly innovative and ground-breaking in the education system. I feel so lucky to live here in South Delta where my children can benefit from the greatest school system I have ever seen. I truly believe the Delta Film Academy has had a profound influence not only on their lives now, but will continue to do so their entire lives. The extremely innovative work

of Paige Hansen creating these academies is ground-breaking and lifealtering. So many children have happy, successful and fulfilling high school experiences because of her work and because the district has supported this unique learning environment. And as a parent, I would like to give some of the teachers my own grade: A++. These teachers stand out as amazing educators, human beings and positive influencers in my children’s lives: Ms. Hansen, Ms. Hamilton, Ms. Harbott, Mr. Pike, Mr. Campbell, Ms. Almond, Ms. Gaspar, Ms. Van Vliet, Mr. Westinghouse, Ms. Bodman and Mr. Ursulak. I am so grateful for what you have done for my children. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your dedication and lifechanging work. Kathy van Gogh

If Tsawwassen is getting too congested, there’s always Lillooet

Editor: Re: Tsawwassen is going the way of Richmond, letter to the editor, June 10 In response to Patricia and Patrick Gannon’s question of where they can live, why not Lillooet? Lillooet is a complete, walkable community. We

have full multi-level hospital/medical professional services, three schools, recreation centre, vibrant small business community, low housing prices, lower property taxes, and residential and commercial properties for sale/ development.

Nature is at our door, with stunning scenery all around and the best weather in B.C. We’re two hours travelling time to most urban centers. We are stymied by the fascination to live in the Lower Mainland. Isn’t time to ask: Do I need to

live here, does my business need to be located here? There are great places out there that won’t take every cent out of your bank account. Just look around. Marg Lampman Mayor of Lillooet

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Letters

Bridge to nowhere a bad idea

Editor: Re: Bridge won’t be delayed: Stone, June 15 It appears Todd Stone and his cohorts are still up to their usual stunts. First, let’s be clear. Spending $3.5 billion on a bridge to nowhere is fully one-third of the infrastructure budget for the entire province. That means every city in B.C., including Delta, has lost one-third of their budget to fix roads, upgrade sewers or upgrade schools for the seismic safety of our children. That’s what your mayor of Delta supports. Second, just like the Alex Fraser Bridge budget, $3.5 billion is a fiction, because the government has no business plan detailing the cost. If history is a guide, $5 billion of your tax money could be the real end cost. Third, in respect to Tsawwassen First Nation and Vancouver Fraser Port Authority “support,” let’s look more closely. Why would the TFN not advocate for preservation of the Fraser River eco-system, but rather support a 1950s

The letter writer believes a new bridge will be bad for Delta. Los Angeles-type bridge and freeway? Simple answer: Tsawwassen signed a land agreement with the port for industrialization. Then there’s the port, which wants to industrialize the Fraser with an LNG tank farm (ship to Hawaii), a coal transfer station (coal from Wyoming) and an airport jet fuel tanker farm (from Washington state). Fourth, is Stone’s and the mayor’s advocacy for the bridge because it will generate jobs? It won’t. It’s

Economics 101. To build an economy, and a community, ongoing jobs are needed that continue indefinitely, such as farming. Building a bridge provides only temporary employment for specialized workers sourced globally. It is an illusion that Delta will get any longterm employment benefit from building the bridge. So some summers from now, when you are sitting in your back yard, trying to have a quiet barbecue, or wondering why your

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garden and grass are dead, or in bed awake at 3 a.m. from the smell of diesel fumes blowing down from the bridge even though it’s miles away, hearing the relentless 24/7 noise of diesel truck engines, horns and screeching brakes, remember the reason your real estate is near worthless, is because your mayor was supportive of the bridge. Clearly, if you do nothing now, you will pay dearly in the future. J. John West

Voices not heard over bridge

Editor: Re: Bridge won’t be delayed: Stone, June 15 Minister Todd Stone’s commitment and Mayor Lois Jackson’s support to keeping to the building timeline of the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project in place despite a growing number of concerns is typical of the current attitude of elected officials at all levels of government. Maybe it is time to remind them all, municipal, provincial and federal, that they have been elected to represent the voters of their constituencies and to follow their wants and needs even when they are not those of their party. That, in short, is what democracy is all about. In the case of the tunnel replacement, I still feel like a lot of voters, both in Delta and other local municipalities, that we should have spent more time in the decision to build a bridge rather than an expanded tunnel. First, there is the cost factor, I understand that twinning the tunnel would be less expensive than building a bridge and have

less impact during construction. It is, after all, our money that is being spent. Second, do we need a bridge or is it being done just for the benefit on the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority? If this is the case, shouldn’t they be paying a large part of the cost? Third, it appears the bridge will consume more valuable agricultural land and cause a bigger impact on the environment than an expanded tunnel. Is this something we want or is putting blacktop on more of this valuable land the best way to go? Finally, I do not like being bullied and feel that we have been pushed into accepting this option and now we are being forced to let it go ahead before all the concerns have been considered. I agree with Stone that improvements to this crossing are a priority, but before carrying on with what could be another white elephant, why not sit back, look at the concerns and really consider if this is the best way to spend the taxpayers’ dollars. Richard Turner

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Public input sought on port’s land purchases Information session next week in North Delta SANDOR GYARMATI

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Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Bryce Williams accepts a $50,000 cheque for scholarships from Chevron’s Ben Boon.

Chevron opens cardlock at TFN

Chevron representatives were joined by Chief Bryce Williams of the Tsawwassen First Nation at the grand opening of a commercial cardlock on the TFN industrial lands near Deltaport last week. “We feel very fortunate to have been chosen as the commercial fuel partner for TFN in the location on their lands,” said Ben Boon, a commercial business consultant for Chevron. “Deltaport has a thriving industry and one that we are extremely pleased to be a part of.” Boon said work began on the location a number of years ago and that

Chevron is pleased at becoming the first commercial tenant on TFN industrial lands. “The professionalism of all members of TFN and the various groups that worked on the project was exceptional,” he said. Williams opened the grand opening ceremony with a traditional First Nation song and greeting, and he shared kind words of appreciation with the audience of approximately 50 guests and Chevron customers. A prayer was said by Barb Joe Wilapia, blessing the new site ahead of its official opening. Boon thanked the chief,

the many First Nation partners and Chevron contractors for the successful development of the site. A cheque for $50,000 was presented to Williams in recognition of Chevron’s sponsorship of the TFN Post-Secondary Education Scholarship. Chevron has a network of 38 cardlocks and three marinas in B.C. and Alberta providing fuel for commercial customers in all lines of business. Prior to the Deltaport cardlock opening, it had been over 10 years since the last cardlock was added to the Chevron commercial network.

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The public is being invited to comment on the Port of Vancouver’s recent purchase of several parcels of land, including two in Delta. In addition to properties in Richmond, the port acquired a pair of properties totaling less than three acres at 9658 and 9857 on River Road in Delta. None of the properties are agricultural and the proposal is to use all for industrial purposes, which will be made all the more easy for the Delta properties because they are already zoned as such. Part of the port’s updated land use plan, the port says it acquired the properties because the supply of land in the Lower Mainland suitable for trade and goods movement is running out and is expected to be gone in about a decade. The port, which has been on a land buying spree in recent years, notes it’s making the purchases to preserve industrial land to facilitate Canada’s growing trade. “At the same time, we are calling for a regional discussion on land management so that land for goods movement and other uses, including

port might have agricultural to convert it to use, can be other uses due to preserved for the critical shortfuture genage of industrial erations,” the land. port states. Speaking The propof protecting erties purland within the chased by Agricultural the port will Land Reserve, eventually Delta South MLA be used for Robin Silvester Vicki Huntington such activiin a lengthy report this ties as warehousing and week outlined a series of distribution centres, conconcerns summarized tainer storage facilities, transloading facilities, ship in a 551-page freedom of information request repair and barge moorage to the B.C. Ministry of activities. Agriculture. She wanted The Port of Vancouver records, information and will have a comment analysis that informed the period until Aug. 9 and government’s 2014 decitwo information sessions sion to split the ALR into on its land purchases. two zones. The session in Delta takes The new Zone 1 place Tuesday, June 28 at the North Delta Recreation includes Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and Centre from 4 to 7 p.m. Okanagan, while Zone 2 is The port, so far, doesn’t northern B.C., the Cariboo own any agricultural land and Kootenays. in Delta, but that’s not the Huntington noted the case in Richmond where it government’s initial intenowns the almost 200-acre tion was to include changGilmore farm on No. 8 es that would increase Road, a contentious issue protections for B.C.’s between the city and the “best” farmland in Zone port authority. The port 1, which includes Delta, purchased the farm in however, the government 2009 and has, so far, been subsequently elected to leasing it for farming. However, port president “maintain the status quo” for the prime farmlands. and CEO Robin Silvester Huntington said, “It’s at a Delta Chamber of worth asking: who told Commerce meeting recently acknowledged the them to back off?”

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Had just about enough of some Facebook users

Living Matters

BARBARA GUNN

I have been roaming around Facebook for a bit — long enough to observe that some folks shouldn’t be there. You’ve seen them — or rather, you’ve read their

posts. Take the TMI group, or the ones who offer Too Much Information. And I mean way, way too much. They’re the ones who want to tell you every last symptom of the recent flu they had. They’re the ones who want to tell you every sordid detail in their divorce proceedings. They’re the ones who want to tell you about their struggles with the bank account and their dealings with the boss. Please, I want to tell them. Keep it to yourself. Then there’s the RRB gang. Like the TMIs, the

RRBs really should be required to take a course in appropriate Facebook behaviour. That’s because they’re Really, Really Boring. “Woke up at eight,” they’ll report. “Had a shower, then breakfast (eggs and toast, unbuttered). Flossed. Now going to do crossword with a coffee at hand. (Cream, no sugar.)” Sometimes, the RRBs will upsell their brilliant posts with a photo of said dental floss or coffee cup. Ban them, I say. For life. Equally annoying is the UB pack. Oh, you know them well, my friends.

They’re the Ultimate Braggers. The UB will post news — always with a photo album — of little Johnny when he’s (1) lost his first tooth, (2) created his first finger painting, or (3) sat through his first meal without hurling Alphagetti at his sister. The UBs also want the world to know they’re the best of the best at — you name it — photography, cooking, gardening, soap carving or competitive dog grooming. They appear on FB every day, and I’d like to strike them from my feed. Another group that

could use a lesson or two in Facebook school is the DV crowd — you know, the ones who are Deliberately Vague. The DV will write something like this: “The sky is grey today. Fitting.” Or: “I’d love to. But I can’t.” Or: “Chances are, I’ll be late.” To which I want to say: Huh? The DVs are annoyances, it seems to me, and absolute attention getters. They know that no one will understand what they’re saying, and that everyone will ask. Grow up, DVs. And lastly, I’d like to take a swipe at the SSPs,

since they may be the Facebook folks who are the greatest irritants. The SSPs are not prone to bragging or to telling you things you’d rather not hear. They do, however, like to share Syrupy Sweet Postings, invariably with an abundance of hearts, smiley faces and exclamation marks. “Today is a gift! Open it with the ones you love!!!!!” the SSP will say. Um, no. Some folks may think I’m grumpy, and perhaps that’s what I am. Think I’ll close the Book for now. I’ll read some Tweets instead.

Public Hearing - Tuesday, June 28, 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, June 28, 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, June 28, 2016. Project No. 1 Official Community Plan Housekeeping (P16-03) Location:

Various properties throughout Delta

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7583 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS1 Single Family Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed. Development Variance Permit LU007575

Location:

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Telephone:

604-614-0565

Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots. The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BCV4K 3E2 www.cor p.delta.bc.ca www.delta.ca

Beedie (Huston Road) Holdings Ltd.

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Kamaljit and Harpreet Dhillon 604-761-7576

Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7566

Housekeeping amendments to the Official Community Plan.

Project No. 2 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU007575)

Applicant:

Proposal:

Staff Contact: Laura Ryan – 604-946-3395 Web Location: June 13, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.06

7927 Huston Road and 7927 River Road, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 4

9364 116 Street, as shown outlined in bold on Map NO. 2

Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

4. To correct a mapping error for the boundary of the lot size exemption area related to 5158, 5168, and 5178 Westminster Lane and 4930 Westminster Avenue.

Location:

Telephone:

3. To clarify the previously approved height exemption for 4898 – 4916 Trenant Lane.

Project No.5 Application for Land Use Contract Discharge and Rezoning (LU007568)

Proposal: Application for Land Use Contract Discharge and Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of an 11-lot industrial business park with a waterfront recreational trail.

The Corporation of Delta

2. To adjust the land use designation boundaries related to 11864/11862 88 Avenue and 11806/11816 88 Avenue to match the property lines.

MAP NO. 1 FILE NO. LU007575

Project No. 3 Application for Rezoning (LU007682)

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1. To correct land use designations for 7667 119A Street and 11660 86 Avenue to make them consistent with current zoning.

Staff Contact: Stephanie Johnson – 604-946-3269 Web Location: June 13, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.07

Staff Contact: Harpreet Sondh – 604-952-3155 Web Location: June 13, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.09

Telephone:

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

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS1 Single Family Residential to RS8 Single Family (390 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed.

To vary Section 914.9 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by reducing the special setback from the centre line of 80 Avenue from 21.0 m to 16.6 m for the principal structure on both proposed Lots.

Applicants:

“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7572

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7577

To discharge Land Use Contract LU-75-34 from the subject properties in order to bring the properties under current regulations. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7567

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7556 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. MAP NO. 2 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject FILE NO. LU007682 property from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to RS5 Single Family (550 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement for proposed Lot 1, and a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement and secondary suite for proposed Lot 2. Staff Contact: Stephanie Johnson – 604-946-3269 Web Location: June 13, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.08 Project No. 4 Application for Rezoning (LU007747) Location:

4410 Spanton Drive, as shown outlined in bold on Map NO. 3

Applicant:

Amar Bath, Kijee Custom Homes Ltd.

Telephone:

604-377-0637

Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

MAP NO. 4 FILE NO. LU007568

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning a portion of the property at 7927 Huston Road from I7 Special Industrial zone to I2 Heavy Industrial zone in order to permit an industrial business park. The proposed uses include large warehouses and distribution centers, manufacturing and processing, and multi-tenant industrial buildings. To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning a portion of the property at 7927 River Road at the intersection of Huston and River Roads from I2 Heavy Industrial to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 473 in order to permit a drive-through restaurant in addition to industrial uses. Staff Contact: Tanya Mitchner – 604-952-3472 Web Location: June 13, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.10 Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected until Tuesday, June 28, 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

MAP NO. 3 FILE NO. LU007747

Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded.

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Delta Street has been a construction zone since January, but all the mess and inconvenience will be worth it come fall when work on the prominent stretch of Ladner Village is complete. A rendering of the finished project (right) is provided by municipal hall.

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It’s been a messy start to the year in Ladner Village, but the transformation of Delta Street continues on schedule. Phase 1 of the Corporation of Delta’s Delta Street Revitalization Project was recently completed and Phase 2 is underway with crews concentrating on the area between Bridge and Trenant streets.

“I think things have been going fairly well,” said municipal engineering director Steven Lan. The major overhaul of the street began back in January with the removal of the trees, several of which were transplanted to other areas in the community. The trees were removed because they were causing the pavement to heave, creating a

safety hazard for pedestrians, as well as drainage issues. New trees will be planted with tree cell technology, which will promote growth and will include a root barrier to help prevent roots from heaving the hard surfaces. The project began with watermain replacement between 48th Avenue and Chisholm Street. That has

been followed by road and sidewalk construction, which is being done on a block-by-block basis in order to minimize disruptions to parking and pedestrian access for long periods of time. The project is part of the South Delta Business Sustainability Strategy, aimed in part at revitalizing South Delta’s infrastructure and strengthen-

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Work being done on Delta Street is just the latest change to Ladner’s commercial core, which has continually evolved since the area was settled in the 1870s. On the following pages we take a look back, with the help of the Delta Museum and Archives, at some of the buildings of yesteryear and what stands in their place today.

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DELTA MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES PHOTO #1979-026-409 (ABOVE) AND PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE (BELOW)

Now home to Delta Carpets and Floor Design, this stretch of 48th Avenue, formerly known as Westham Street, was home to the Ladner Theatre. Dr. Gregory’s office was upstairs on the north side and at the back on the east side was a restaurant owned by Mrs. Mowatt and Mrs. Bell. Photo circa 1948.

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Photo circa 1912. The Ellis family home was situated on Delta and Bridge streets across from municipal hall, which later became home to the Delta Museum and Archives. It’s believed the home was owned by W.R. (Will) Ellis and family from 1911 until 1919. The home became known as the “Doctor’s House.” It was built by Dr. J.W. Woodley in 1902 and housed a series of doctors who used it as a residence and office. The home was demolished in 1949 to make way for the Ladner Hotel and is currently home to a mixed-use commercial and office building.

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DELTA MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES PHOTO #2011-023-011 (ABOVE) AND PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE (BELOW)

Ladner Trunk Road looks a lot different today than it did when this photo was taken in 1953. This photo was taken looking west along Trunk Road from Maple Road (now known as 53rd Street). The photo shows a few homes and no cars on what is now a bustling thoroughfare in Ladner that is home to many businesses. The powerlines that can be seen in the photo were installed in 1913, and have long-since been replaced.

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Campaigns shine light on what Ladner offers

Ladner has been feeling the love on social media. Two recently-launched campaigns have aimed to highlight what makes Ladner a great place to live, work and play, and shop. The Ladner Business Association implemented a campaign earlier this year aimed at shining a spotlight on local businesses, and business owners, as well as places to visit. The association has a new social media team in place and is using blogs, Twitter (@DiscoverLadner), Facebook (facebook. com/discoverladner) and Instagram (DiscoverLadner), and the hashtag #DiscoverLadner, to share businesses, people and places around Ladner. Ladner Business Association president

Andrea Frustaci said that with the mega malls at Tsawwassen First Nation scheduled to open later this year, the association

wanted to do more to actively promote Ladner, not only locally but throughout the region. A local photography group last month launched an initiative aimed at finding out just what makes Ladner awesome. The Ladner is Awesome

Instagram Contest and Campaign was organized by the dioptiks photography collective with the aim of celebrating the people, places, organizations and businesses that make Ladner special. With an entry deadline of May 28, people were encouraged to take a photo of something to do with Ladner — a person, place or business — post it to Instagram with the hashtag #ladnerisawesome and an explanation of what makes Ladner great. Those who had their picture taken and posted were then recognized with a “you’ve been awesomed” sticker or postcard. The campaign culminated with a show of the photos at Stir Coffee House. As well, several of the best photos are on display at the Ladner London Drugs’ inspiration wall until the end of the month.

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Delta Street is often used as a venue for annual activities, such as the Tour de Delta and Quilt Walk and Car Show, but these events aren’t letting a little construction get in the way of a good time. Many events that usually use Delta Street have simply made a few changes this year. The ever-popular Tour de Delta Brenco Criterium, which sees fast and furious cycling action on the streets of Ladner Village every summer, has a new route this year. The racers will be at the ready at the starting line at 48th Avenue and Haviland Street and the revised route will take cyclists along 48th Avenue and Laidlaw to 47A Avenue and onto Elliott Street. This year’s race, set for Saturday, July 9, will also include an exciting elimination component. For more information on this year’s Tour de Delta, visit www.tourdedelta.ca.

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The Grand Prix of Art — Delta is back again for a second year. Hosted by Artists in the Village and the Corporation of Delta, and presented by the Travelingbrush.com, it’s set for Sunday, July 17 in Ladner Village. Participating artists are assigned painting locations at random and them given three hours to complete an original painting. The pieces are then put on display for sale and voting by the public. Organizer Mary Ann Burrows with Artists in the Village said the construction won’t be an issue for this year’s event. “We’re just not using as much of Delta Street,” she said. For more information about the Grand Prix of Art — Delta, visit grandprixofart.ca/delta. Preparations for the Ladner Business Association’s annual Quilt Walk and Classic Car Show, which hits the

streets of Ladner Village every August, are in full swing, including a slight change to the layout this year. Set for Sunday, Aug. 21, the show usually sees cars and quilts on display along Delta Street and 48th Avenue. The location for this year’s event hasn’t been finalized yet but chair Adina Shore says organizers are working to make it bigger than ever. In addition to the classic cars and colourful quilts, organizers have lined up some entertainment with a 17-piece Deep Cove Big Band and rockabilly band The Lounge Hounds. Sharkey’s Seafood Bar and Grille will turn its entire parking lot into a beer garden, there will be popular Vancouver food trucks on hand as well as vendors selling everything retro, antique and collectable. And last year’s popular Pin-Up Pageant returns. For more on this year’s show, visit www.quiltwalkcarshow.com.

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Market celebrating 20 years in Ladner Popular event attracts upwards of 10,000 visitors to each of seven dates throughout summer

A long-time staple of summer in Ladner is celebrating a milestone this year — 2016 marks the 20th season for the Ladner Village Market. The popular outdoor market was started in 1996 by two local business owners with a vision of bringing an English-style market to the heart of Ladner Village. Two years later, a group of merchants on 48th Avenue took over, saving the market from shutting down. Over the years, the market has grown and evolved into what it is today. “It’s grown beautifully,” says Tracey McKnight, one of the market organizers. “It’s hard to believe it’s 20 years.” McKnight and her husband Bill got involved with the market 18 years ago. Over the years it has become a well-respected event throughout the Lower Mainland. In 2000, the market adopted a “make it, bake it, grow it” policy for new vendors, meaning there is no resale or wholesale

the first to require all food vendors to carry liability insurance and demonstrate safe food handling procedures. In addition to the vendors, each market features live music throughout the day, as well as face painting and balloon artists to help keep the kids entertained.

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New Ladner Village Market vendors must adhere to the “make it, bake it, grow it” policy, so there are no resale or wholesale products. products. That same year, the Ladner Village Market became a founding member of the B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets. The open-air market spans three blocks on 48th Avenue from Elliott Street to Delta Street and features vendors, local merchants and live outdoor entertainment — and

it draws big crowds to Ladner Village seven times throughout the summer, rain or shine. The market isn’t just for locals. Ladner Village Market is advertised in 10 community newspapers from the border to the North Shore and from the Strait of Georgia to Langley, as well as in select tourism brochures,

maps and magazines. It attracts upwards of 10,000 visitors per market. In addition to creative artists working in wood, glass, pottery, photography, jewelry and fabric, the market features a full complement of eateries and food artisans, all of which follow Fraser Health guidelines. In fact, Ladner Village Market was one of

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Members of the Delta Amateur Radio Society will be participating in the bi-national Amateur Radio Field Day this weekend at the North 40 Dog Park in East Ladner. Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and skill of amateur radio. The June 25–26 event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. For over 100 years, amateur radio — sometimes called ham radio — has allowed people from all walks of life to experiment with electronics and communications techniques, as well as provide a free public service to their communities during a disaster, all without needing a cell phone or the Internet. Field Day demonstrates ham radio’s ability to work reliably under any conditions from almost any location and create an

independent communications network. Over 35,000 people from thousands of locations participated in Field Day in 2015. It’s easy for anyone to pick up a computer or smartphone, connect to the Internet and communicate, with no knowledge of how the devices function or connect to each other, but if there’s an interruption of service or you’re out of range of a cell tower, you have no way to communicate. Ham radio functions completely independent of the Internet or cell phone infrastructure, can interface with tablets or smartphones, and can be set up almost anywhere in minutes. That’s the beauty of amateur radio during a communications outage. Hams can literally throw a wire in a tree for an antenna, connect it to a battery-powered transmitter and communicate halfway around the world, using a layer of Earth’s atmosphere as a sort of

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Chamber of Commerce

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You may have noticed that Delta has made some major inroads in attracting new businesses to the region in recent years. With the municipality completing close to 20 capital projects with a construction value exceeding $65 million over the past 7 years it’s easy to see why. At the recent Delta Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting, Mayor Lois Jackson relayed that Delta will continue to support and invest in infrastructure improvements while maintaining low tax rates and staying committed to eliminating debt. Local businesses stand to benefit from recent additions to Delta’s industrial lands at Boundary Bay Airport, the completion of the South Fraser Perimeter Road connecting Delta to the TransCanada Highway and the development of a bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel. Local businesses are the hallmark of a strong economy. Through ecotourism, business diversity, arts and culture and major developments on Tsawwassen First Nations land, the more than 450 members of the Delta Chamber of Commerce are looking forward to a bright future. The Chamber is an ally for all businesses interested in promoting local growth and prosperity by providing monthly networking and information events which can lead to unique business opportunities in Delta. Chamber events and programs inspire and engage Delta business community One of the keys to success in any business is in meeting with as many people as possible and learning as much as you can from their experiences. That’s why the Delta Chamber of Commerce continues to offer members the popular monthly Networking and Learning Luncheon series with guest speakers from all sectors of the business world. Most recently, Robin Silvester, the President and CEO of the Port of Vancouver gave an update about Delta’s key contribution to Canada’s largest port operation. The Delta Chamber of Commerce also continues to hold their highly popular monthly After5 Business Social events, with a different local business hosting the event each month. The Chamber also regularly offers Lunch and Learn sessions, with some recent topics including LinkedIn for business, work-life balance, the power of enewsletters, customer service as a competitive advantage and innovative funding programs for growth-oriented companies. The Delta Chamber of Commerce also continues to engage and participate within the national and provincial chamber networks and also provide input to government budgets, business planning processes and community stakeholder groups. So far this year, the Delta Chamber has been involved in a federal budget consultation meeting and a provincial small business roundtable meeting and has also been a participant in port community liaison and local business sustainability strategy meetings. It has also been an exciting year for the Delta Chamber of Commerce as they launched their Experience Delta suite of community programs designed to promote the many unique business and experiential opportunities to be found in Delta for visitors and residents alike. The Experience Delta suite includes a very well received lifestyle magazine, an engaging mobile app that allows users to reward themselves with promotions from local businesses as well as a soon-to-be-launched supporting website. Pick up a copy of the magazine at a broad range of locations throughout Delta, download the free app and also watch for the Experience Delta van and the Experience Delta Summer Street team at various events and sites throughout the summer months. What would business be if it were all work and no play? The Delta Chamber of Commerce holds its 28th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, June 24 at the new Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course. After a fun day of golf, attendees can then enjoy a sumptuous barbecue buffet, a live auction and awards presentation in the Tsawwassen Springs ballroom, with lots of opportunities for networking and relationship building with both existing and new business contacts throughout the day and evening.

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Community Ladner Legion lends its support to three causes!

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Joyce Bishop celebrated her 100th birthday at West Shore Laylum Care Centre in Ladner with her family and friends last Tuesday. As she reflected on all the changes during those years, she enjoyed music over the decades. Her actual birthday was June 12. All the staff at West Shore Laylum wish her a happy 100th birthday.

Tutoring being offered this summer in Ladner are designed to help these children by providing early intervention at an affordable cost. To make it affordable to all families, some partial subsidies are available courtesy of the CKNW Orphan’s Fund for families in financial need. Tutoring is available

from July 4 to Aug. 26 and students attend monthly twice per week or daily for two week sets in either July and/or August. Each tutoring lesson is 90 minutes. Register early for the best availability of times. More information is available at www.ldafs.org or by calling 604-591-5156.

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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Ambassadors Tsawwassen Toastmasters always welcome guests. Next meeting Tuesday, June 28 (7 - 9 p.m.) at St. David’s Anglican Church, 1115-51A St., Tsawwassen. Joint summer meetings with Deltones Ladner schedule: Thursday, July 7 (7:15 p.m.) Deltones Ladner; Tuesday, July 19 (7:15 p.m.) Ambassadors Tsawwassen; Thursday, August 4 (7:15 p.m.) Deltones; Tuesday, August 23 (7:15 p.m.) Deltones Ladner address is Health Unit, 4470 Clarence Taylor Crescent. Join us this summer to see how we grow as speakers and leaders in a safe, encouraging environment. Delta Hospice Society 2016 annual general meeting is on Tuesday, June 28, at 7 p.m. at the Harold & Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Delta. Registration of members will begin at 6:45 p.m.

Puppeteer and Master Storyteller Elspeth Bowers will be at the Thursday, July 7, 2 – 3 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library, 1321A 56th St., then Friday, July 8, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. and Friday, July 8, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. at the George Mackie Library, 8440-112th St. Somewhere, someplace beyond the seven seas… Bowers will take you places you’ve never dreamed of, and keep you laughing all the way! Book a trip to the library to hear stories, songs, and a hilarious puppet show featuring a singling frog, a witch, a Universal Travel Agent, space chickens, a Hairy Godmother, a giraffe, a head of faintly threatening broccoli, and a toilet plunger. Lego Club, Fridays, July 8 - 29, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. Love Lego? We provide the Lego, you bring your imagination! Come play, create, and experiment. The club is a fun afternoon program for kids. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Are you grieving a recent death? Join a six-week

bereavement walking group. Wednesdays at 10 a.m. starting July 13. Be physically active, receive peer support, and socialize with others who have also experienced a significant loss. To preregister please call 604-9480660 by July 4. Next Chapter Book Club Tuesdays until Aug. 16, 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. – Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. The Next Chapter Book Club offers a weekly opportunity for adults with differing abilities to read and learn together, talk about books, make friends, and have fun in a relaxed community setting. Delta Community Farm at Southlands at 3rd & Boundary Bay Road, behind Gunn House. Drop by and grow your own fruit and vegetables; work now, feast later. Wednesdays 2 - 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Come by or phone 604-9480629. 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.

Interested in losing weight in a friendly and supportive environment? TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet every Monday at 6 p.m. at the Delta Health Unit, 4470 Clarence Taylor Way. Friendly volunteers needed for Ladner FINDS children’s thrift store. Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. shifts. Great to gain work experience. Email volunteer@reachchild.org for more information.

SENIORS McKee Seniors Recreation Centre presents a Canada Day celebration, Friday, June 24 at 12 p.m. Wear your red and white. Members: $10. Guests: $13. Chicken salad or seafood salad croissant. Entertainment: Chicks with Sticks. McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner. Telephone:

604-946-1411. South Delta Seniors’ Travel has a Tulalip Resort and Seattle Zoo trip planed for July 20 to 21. Call 604-9430225 for details. Ballroom Dance Lessons for Beginners, KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Fridays from 6:30 to 7:50 p.m. For more info, contact George or Wendy at 604-657-1351.

SPECIAL EVENTS The Delta Chamber of Commerce hosts its 28th annual golf tournament on Friday, June 24 at the Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course. There will also be a buffet dinner and a live auction at the Tsawwassen Springs Ballroom afterwards. Registration: 11:30 a.m. Shotgun start: 1 p.m. Dinner, live auction: 6 p.m. More information at www.deltachamber.ca. Car boot sales every second and fourth Saturday, weather permitting. 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Boundary Bay Park in the Centennial

Beach Parking area. Next sale: June 25. $10 per stall for vendors - first come first served. Hosted by Boundary Bay Park Association. An ideal opportunity for apartment dwellers or home owners to clear out unwanted goods without the fuss of a garage sale For more information call Tom at 604-9409296 or www.boundarybayparkassociation.wordpress. com. A Celebrate Flight event at the Delta Heritage Airpark (4103-104th St., Delta) is set for Saturday, July 2. There will be a pancake breakfast, barbecue lunch, on-field camping, aircraft displays, antique engines and antique cars. For more information visit www.RAA85.ca, www. deltaheritageairpark.org or copa5.wordpress.com.

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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Tsawwassen Legion members Gary Bain (front left), Lloyd Jones (front right), Len Russell (back left) and Al Wakarchuk (back right) present a $1,500 cheque to Delta Hospice.

Bereavement Walking Group looks for members

The Delta Hospice Society is facilitating a group for newly bereaved adults to walk and talk with others who are also experiencing a significant loss. Six sessions will be offered from July 13 to Aug. 24, excluding Aug. 10. Rain or shine, the par-

ticipants will meet, checkin, walk and talk, return to Delta Hospice Society’s Supportive Care Centre for a snack, a brief discussion and then check-out. During the sessions participants will be in a safe, non-judgemental environment where they may share if they wish or

simply listen. “Participants tell us they appreciate the chance to walk and talk with others who are experiencing similar situations and feelings,” says Jean Logan, a member of the counselling team at Delta Hospice and the facilitator of the Bereavement Walking

Group. If you are recently bereaved, interested in joining the Bereavement Walking Group and are able to walk for 45 minutes, pre-register by calling Delta Hospice Society’s Supportive Care Centre at 604-948-0660 by Monday, July 4.

Delta Gymnastics Society Founded in 1975, has the mission to enable people to have the confidence and competence to live healthy, active lifestyles through participation in gymnastics activities and sport.

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Our volunteer Board of Directors is seeking applications from interested candidates who would like to provide stakeholder representation, strategic leadership and stewardship. If you are interested in leading and governing to achieve the Society’s mission, please visit our website at http://deltagymnastics.com/our-board/. Candidates are asked to submit an expression of interest by emailing it to boardofdirectors@deltagymnastics.com

Are you grieving a recent death? Join our 6 week Bereavement Walking Group Wednesdays at 10am starting July 13th. Be physically active, receive peer support, and socialize with others who have also experienced a significant loss. To pre-register please call 604.948.0660 by July 4th. Harold & Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner

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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD BASEBALL BC Minor Bantam AAA GP W L Abbotsford 29 24 5 Delta 30 22 6 Cowichan 29 21 8 Victoria Black 28 18 10 Burnaby 27 17 10 Richmond 25 15 10 Van Comm 26 15 11 White Rock 28 16 12 Van Minor 27 15 12 Aldergrove 27 14 13 North Island 29 15 14 Tri City 24 9 15 Nanaimo 26 8 18 Cloverdale 25 5 117 Chilliwack 28 7 21 Kamloops 26 4 22 Victoria 28 3 25

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BC Minor Bantam AA R. Meadows 23 20 3 Ladner 25 20 5 Mission 24 17 7 N. Langley 25 14 11 Delta-Tsaw 27 15 12 Tri-City 21 11 10 Richmond 23 12 11 Burnaby 21 10 11 Van Vipers 21 9 12 Abbotsford 20 8 12 Cloverdale 23 9 14 Newton 26 10 16 Van Expos 21 5 16 White Rock 24 2 22

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SATURDAY, JUNE 25 4:16 am 9.5 8:38 am 11.2 3:28 pm 3.9 10:50 pm 14.1 SUNDAY, JUNE 26 5:15 am 9:50 pm 4:15 pm 11:28 pm

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MONDAY, JUNE 27 6:14 am 11:18 am 5:08 pm

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Countdown to Rio is on for Pearson

Tsawwassen field hockey standout plays his 200th game for Canada in Spain

SHAHEED DEVJI

Special to the Delta Optimist

When Mark Peason stepped onto the field Sunday in Spain and joined an exclusive club of Canadian field hockey players to have played 200 international matches, the veteran midfielder did so while on the precipice of another milestone. It’s one that he has been chasing for the better part of a decade. The Tsawwassen native was in Europe finishing up a tour during which the Canadian men’s national team faced Olympic-bound Ireland and Spain. The trip was part of the final stages of Canada’s preparation for the 2016 Summer Games in Brazil, where Pearson is hoping to once again become an Olympian. “The biggest thing is on the horizon in a couple months and that’s what I’m focused on right now,” says the 28 year-old who was introduced to field hockey by his mother and father, who came to Canada from Ireland and England respectively. After competing in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, comparing Olympic Games can’t be easy. But for Pearson this time around is much different. “Competing in an Olympics was certainly a highlight, but being injured during the qualification process obviously hurt,” he said. “And that was a big goal of mine to be a part of a team that did qualify.” A wrist injury kept him out of the Olympic qualification stage in 2007 – in fact he was off the field for nearly 10 months. All the while, Pearson watched while his teammates gave their all en route qualifying for the biggest stage in their sport. But there was a silver lining. One, more than eight years and two Olympic cycles later, Pearson is able to see clearly. “When you’re 20 and 21 and you’re watching the guys qualify for the Olympics and really just not being able to hold a stick, it was tough,” he recalls. “It made me appreciate

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Tsawwassen’s Mark Pearson will officially be heading to Rio when the Olympic men’s field hockey team is formally announced on July 5. the sport and made me realize how much I wanted to be out there.” It also made him realize that he wanted to be a part of the qualification process for an Olympic Games as much as he wanted to once again compete in the Olympics. Canada did not qualify for the 2012 Olympic in London, so the wait has been long. But last year at the World League Semifinal in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was right in the thick of things as Canada qualified for the Olympic Games with an upset victory over higher ranked New Zealand. “To achieve that last year in Argentina was something I’ll never forget,” he says. “Competing now in an Olympics I was there

for the qualification for is huge. That was always the pre-eminent goal that I had since 2008.” And now, as he prepares to return to the Olympic Games as one of the veterans of the team, Pearson credits previous leaders for his current success. Rob Short, team captain at the 2008 Olympics and Canada’s second-most capped men’s field hockey player, and his brother Peter Short – also an Olympian – are also from Tsawwassen and helped shaped Pearson as a player and a person. “Him and his brother were big impacts on me,” he says. “Guys that stood by me at times and weren’t afraid to tell when I had to shape up my act sometimes.”

Falcon Chix age up to win B.C. U15 tier two club title

The U14 Delta Falcon Chix returned victorious from Field Hockey B.C.’s U15 Club Championships in Victoria, June 11-12. The girls opted to play in the U15 tournament Tier 2, despite being a team of 13-and-14 yearold players. They recruited U15 player Elise Ridley to fill out their roster and headed to the provincial capital, hoping for the best. Saturday’s schedule saw the girls take on a team from Victoria, the Vancouver Hawks and the Richmond Herons, winning all three games 2-0. Goals were scored by Hana Anderson, Nicola Bancroft and Ridley. Assists were provided by Emily Reid, Jaden Young, Isabelle Holland, Anderson and Ridley. They opened play Sunday against the Burnaby Lakers — again producing a 2-0 victory,

Falcon Chix rolled to an unbeaten record in Victoria to capture the B.C. U15 tier two club title. then clinched the championship with a 4-0 triumph over the Chilliwack Pink Panthers. Ridley led the way with a hat trick against Chilliwack. Additional goals on Sunday were scored by Anderson and Kayla

Guraliuk. Assists went to Guraliuk, Anderson, Bancroft and Reid. Goalkeeper Hannah McGee didn’t allow in a single goal Saturday or Sunday, and thanks to her skills and outstanding defence from the Chix, she achieved a

tournament shut-out. The Falcons’ roster also features Claire Bidulka, Maia Lan, Holly Leigh, Jane McDonald and Kelsey Savage. The team is coached by Corrie Guraliuk and Ayla Van Agteren.

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Invaders rolling towards provincials 2015 U16B BC girls fastpitch champions a major threat in first year competing at U18B level It’s been a smooth transition to the U18 level to say the least for the powerhouse South Delta ’99 Invaders. The rep ‘B’ girls fastpitch team was coming off a spectacular 2015 campaign — highlighted by wins at the at the provincial U16 championships and the Select Division of the Canadian Open Showcase. Now, the Invaders are tasting plenty of success in their first of two years at the U18 level. They opened their 2016 tournament schedule back in early April at the Karen Reimer Memorial Tournament in Fleetwood. South Delta went 3-1 through round robin play, before stumbling in the semi-finals with a loss to the Surrey Storm

’98. Bad went to worse in the bronze medal game against the Surrey Storm ’99 with the Invaders falling behind 7-3 after four innings. However, the bats exploded for seven runs an inning later en route to an 11-10 win. Next up was their own South Delta tournament at Brandrith Park. The hosts were dominant, going undefeated and racking up four mercy victories along the way, including a 9-1 win in the gold medal match against 2015 U16 provincial finalist Kelowna Heat. South Delta then opened the annual Richmond Girls Softball Association U18 tourney with a decisive 12-0 win against Langley ‘Xtreme 98 and proceeded on

South Delta Invaders will head to next month’s U18B provincials in Sicamous with plenty of momentum.

In the Historic Village of Ladner, BC Hosted by Artists in the Village and the Corporation of Delta Artists of all levels are invited to participate in the Grand Prix of Art Delta

The public is encouraged to enjoy art in action, watching artists of all ages and levels compete against the clock in this grueling 3 hour on location painting challenge. The completed works will be juried, with prizes awarded, then available for purchase. The public can also vote for the Peoples Choice award at the art show.

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another undefeated run to the gold medal game — this time facing host Richmond Islanders ’98. Second inning triples from Chloe Cartlidge and Amanda Tabe, as well as a Mackenzie Boates single gave the Invaders a 2-0 lead. Richmond was unable to solve Tsawwassen pitcher Chantelle Twynstra who had 14 strikeouts over seven innings and earned the shutout gold medal win. On the heels of their two first place finishes, the Invaders headed to the Okanagan for the annual mid-season classic — the Kelowna Spring Sizzle Fastpitch Tournament — which South Delta has dominated with gold medal wins for three straight years. After coming out flat in their opening game, the Invaders got back in form with three straight victories to conclude round-robin play, including previously undefeated South Surrey Thunder ’98. Twynstra threw a perfect game, not allowing a single Thunder baserunner. South Delta again disposed of hosts Kelowna Heat 3-1 in the semi-finals, on a one-hitter from Kira Watton. The championship game proved to be a thriller with rivals Coquitlam Classics ’99. There were plenty great defensive plays by both teams, including a throw by Sarah Cartlidge from deep left field to the plate

and from Taylor Archibald in centre field to third base to pick off Coquitlam runners. With the scored tied at 1-1 in the final inning, Mary Berger hammered a shot to the fence for a triple. A bunt from Violet Rally scored Berger on a squeeze play and the Invaders completed the four-peat victory in Kelowna. Early June saw the Invaders back at home for the inaugural Delta Open — featuring the top U18 and U16 teams. South Delta racked up four straight wins and a bye before landing in the semi-finals against U16 powerhouse North Shore 2000. With the score tied at 2-2 in the fifth inning, a double by Teagan Howden scored two runs to send her team to its fourth gold medal game of the season. This time, the Invaders squared off with this year’s biggest threat — Langley Xtreme ’99. The visitors jumped out to an early lead with two runs in the first and South Delta was forced to play catch up. Strong defensive play, including nine outs by first baseman Lauren Lucas, held the hardhitting Xtreme offensive in check. An RBI single from Watton and an RBI double from Amanda Tabe in the fourth tied the game at 2-2 through seven — sending the final to the international rule tiebreaker. Langley struck first to take a 3-2 lead going into

the bottom of the eighth. After a sacrifice bunt to move the runner to third, Rally again laid down a bunt. Langley thought they had the tournament won when they got the Invader baserunner out at the plate, but a miscalculation on the number of outs allowed Rally to reach second. With two down and the game on the line, Sarah Allan ripped a line shot off the right field fence, scoring the tying run to extend the game. In the top of the ninth, Langley stumbled after making a sacrifice bunt to move the runner to third. A heads-up play by Invader shortstop Chloe Cartlidge caught the Langley runner in a hot box and produced an out at the plate. In the bottom of the ninth, the Invaders again resorted to the short game with a bunt by Arnelle Basi to move the runner to third. Another Sarah Cartlidge bunt resulted in a throwing error to bring home the winning run and the Invaders fourth gold medal of the season. The girls have turned their attention to the conclusion of Lower Mainland League play where they own a sparkling 14-1-2 record. They will head to the provincials in Sicamous early next month, then make another trip to the Canadian Open at Softball City. The Invaders are coached by Carol Watten, Jim Cartlidge, Mike Twynstra and Dave Rally.

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Jim’s spirit departed this life on Sunday, June 5; with his loving wife and daughter at his bed side. Born in Yorkshire, England, Jim spent his youth as a member of the Boys Brigade. At age 18 he joined the Green Howards Regiment and served in Egypt and Cyprus as a Peace Keeper during the Suez Crisis. Upon returning home, he met and married Sheila in 1957. They emigrated to Canada in 1959 and settled in Vancouver in 1968. Jim’s main hobbies included golf and woodwork. His carpentry skills improved the interiors of their many homes. He taught his children Kim and Rod to golf and played many local courses with them. Both are good swimmers due to their Dad’s tuition. Jim had a wonderful voice and loved to entertain singing to many a captive audeince. . A loving husband and father, he will be dearly missed by his loving wife and family. . A celebration of his life will be arranged on a future date. .

It is with a broken heart that we sadly announce the passing of Margaret Montgomery (Chorlton). Not only have we lost a mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother, we have lost our best friend and confidant. She cannot be replaced. Margaret was predeceased by her husband, Duncan in 2013. She was born to a Delta pioneer farm family, raised in East Delta and later married and settled in Ladner where they raised their two children. Left to mourn and remember the good times and the baking she was famous for, is her son, Ken (Marilynn), daughter, Louise, grandchildren, Lisa, Rhonda, Ryan (Jennifer), Jason (Sydney), great-grandchildren, Karleigh, Austin, Ryan, Mason, Owen, Jack and Mackenzie and one sister, Francis Moore. There will be no Service by request. The family wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude to Westshore Laylum for their outstanding care, compassion and understanding. As well we wish to thank the hospice volunteers who unselfishly gave their time to be with Mom when we couldn’t. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Westshore Laylum, Delta Hospice Society or the charity of your choice. Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

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