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Bog blaze costs top $500,000 Delta looks to recover a portion of the more than $200,000 it spent to battle massive July fire SANDOR GYARMATI
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The cost to fight this summer’s wildfire in Burns Bog has exceeded half a million dollars after Delta revealed Monday that it spent more than $200,000 to
battle the blaze. A report made public at Delta council’s weekly meeting Monday pegged Delta’s costs at $208,300, although the municipality is expecting to recover some of those expenses. Delta can receive financial
assistance from the province for costs incurred during a disastrous event and assistance for some post-disaster recovery costs. The provincial government defines eligible costs as expenses and staff time over and above
normal day-to-day costs. Fire department expenses, including overtime, are considered normal day-to-day costs so they’re not recoverable, but overtime for police, municipal staff and emergency operation staff are recoverable.
The report notes $71,469 is expected to be recovered from the province. Provincial government costs to fight the Burns Bog fire had earlier been reported at $346,000. OTHER: see Page 3
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An accident in the making Civic politicians renew call for pedestrian overpass adjacent to TFN malls SANDOR GYARMATI
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It’s an accident waiting to happen. That’s the warning members of Delta council conveyed Monday during discussion on their continued attempts to convince the provincial government to build a pedestrian overpass at Highway 17 and 52nd Street, efforts that have hit nothing but dead ends. Following a Delta delegation to Victoria earlier this year to once again raise the issue, the Ministry of Transportation commissioned a business case for the proposed overpass. Pegged at roughly $5 million, an overpass was deemed to have no significant benefit. Civic engineering director Steven Lan said that conclusion completely misses the mark, considering pedestrians trying to access two large shopping malls now open at the Tsawwassen First Nation have to cross an increasingly busy Highway 17. Lan said pedestrians have to traverse a 40-metre-long crosswalk across seven lanes of traffic and two additional
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Improvements were made to the intersection of Highway 17 and 52nd Street prior to the opening of the malls earlier this month, but that work didn’t include a pedestrian overpass. turning lanes beyond the pedestrian refuge islands. Pedestrians trying to cross at night are placed at even further risk. Ferry traffic exacerbates the situation. Lan showed council members video footage from a drone of pedestrians trying to get by all that vehicular traffic, including shocking footage of one man deciding to take a risky run across the highway. He said Delta will ask the province to conduct
safety reviews at Highway 17 and 52nd Street. Noting the civic report comes during Pedestrian Safety Week, police Chief Neil Dubord said the length of the intersection combined with the speed of traffic, in addition to the timing of the signal lights, makes it difficult for people to cross in a timely fashion. Mayor Lois Jackson said if someone is run over, one lawsuit could cost $5 million.
Coun. Ian Paton agreed, noting Highway 17 on Vancouver Island has several pedestrian overpasses, adding Delta’s analysis found overpasses in other Lower Mainland communities with fewer challenges for pedestrians. “I think that if there’s ever a piece of highway that’s deserving of a pedestrian overpass, it would be Highway 17 in front of the mall,” he said. CAO George Harvie said during busy times at
the intersection the refuge islands fill beyond capacity, leading to a dangerous situation. “If this was Delta (jurisdiction), we would have made sure that the applicant, the developer, would have paid for that infrastructure as part of an amenity… Also, the bus stops are absolutely jammed on Highway 17 and that’s how they’re crossing over. Sad part, there’s so few buses and I’ve seen buses that actually pass them because they’re already full, from the ferry and from their first stop,” added Harvie. Coun. Sylvia Bishop said she’s seen the pedestrian islands jammed with people and not everyone is able to move briskly. “It’s a real failure on the part of the ministry not to insist that either they build it or the TFN in partnership with their business partners provide this overpass. It’s an accident waiting to happen,” she said. Coun. Bruce McDonald noted Delta has been trying to get an overpass built since the inception of the mall projects years ago, but has been rebuffed every time, so someone may “pay the price.”
Other agencies also incurred costs fighting bog fire
CONTINUED from Page 1 The total cost still hasn’t been made public because B.C. Wildfire Services and Metro Vancouver also incurred costs in assisting in the firefighting effort. Delta CAO George
Harvie told council it’s not up to Delta to itemize the charges incurred by those agencies. The blaze broke out July 3, forcing road closures and an evacuation of the Tilbury Industrial Park. It
started just before noon in an unforested area on the west side of the bog. It took several days to contain the blaze, which at one point grew to almost 80 hectares. Around 100 firefighters from Delta and
other jurisdictions were called in to contain it. A bird dog, two air tankers, four water skimmer planes and five helicopters attacked the blaze from the ground and the air. A joint investigation
determined it originated around the base of one of the radio towers in the affected area, but the cause has still not been identified. Harvie told council the cause appears to be “not natural.”
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Victim is targeted in Scott Rd. shooting
A 25-year-old man was sent to hospital with nonlife threatening injuries to his lower body after a shooting in North Delta Monday morning. Delta police responded to a shots fired call around 11:15 a.m. in the 9200-block of Scott Road. A suspect vehicle, described as a dark, smaller import, was seen fleeing northbound on Scott Road from the scene, according to police. The victim was uncooperative with police. A Delta police media release stated investigators would be thorough in
their efforts to determine the circumstances that led to the targeted shooting and identify those responsible. “Although we are one of B.C.’s safest communities, today’s incident is a reminder that we are not immune and that we must continue to work together to maintain a high degree of safety in our community that we all enjoy,” Chief Neil Dubord was quoted as saying in the release. Police ask anyone with information to call Delta police at 604-946-4411 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477).
Police department training will support officers’ mental health R2MR program deals with post-traumatic stress disorder
The Delta Police Department is taking steps to protect its employees from post-traumatic stress disorder. A memo from Chief Neil Dubord to the Delta police board notes the department’s strategy begins with Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR) training, a program originally developed by the Department of National Defence. “There is increasing awareness on the importance of first responders’ mental health and their
in the Delta Police potential to sufDepartment,” the fer from PTSD,” memo states. the memo reads. • The results It states frontfrom a recent comline and police munity survey were staff will take a included with a half-day course report to the police while superviboard. sors and manNeil Dubord The survey, agers will take done as part of a workload a full-day course. It notes analysis, was conducted in training is expected to be July by volunteers from the finished by the end of the North Delta CoPS office year. and the vast majority of “R2MR is an important respondents were from tool in maintaining and North Delta. supporting the mental The majority (52.2 per wellness of the sworn cent) of respondents said members and police staff
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Delta View plays host to multi-faith panel Extended care facility marks Spiritual & Religious Care Awareness Week with special event
heart is essential.” Popatia said in the aspect of providing care for those living outside of the traditional family home, really it is not all that different than providing care for other fellow human beings. “There is no compartmentalization of how to offer compassion,” he said. “When you look at all of us — human beings in general — one thing we share in common despite being from different racial and ethnic stocks is we share our vulnerability with all of us.” Das emphasized that spiritual care is essential in any care facility setting no matter the religious faith. “We must treat each other as equals no matter what religious beliefs we may have. If we can accomplish this, scientific studies have shown that the residents in these care facilities do get better faster, have a better outlook on life, so care is necessary,” he said. Following the discussion, residents were invited to speak with the guests one-on-one.
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The need for spiritual and religious care is necessary for the wellbeing of one’s life and spirit even more so when you are in a supplied care facility. This was a common idea shared by a panel of religious leaders with the staff and residents of Delta View as they marked Spiritual & Religious Care Awareness Week and the theme of the Right to Believe last week. “This national multifaith week is meant to recognize those who provide spiritual and religious care across Canada in facilities such as prisons, nursing homes, hospice and hospitals,” said Delta View’s spiritual care director Laurie Deakin. “I wanted to put on an event where we could invite faith leaders from our community to provide some insight into why providing spiritual and religious care is so important. From my perspective, the more we understand about each other, the more peace there will be and the
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Delta View’s spiritual care director Laurie Deakin introduces the panel of community religious leaders at an interfaith event in celebration of Spiritual & Religious Care Awareness Week. less fear there will be in the world.” After brief introductions and a traditional blessing and welcome song from Tsawwassen First Nation elder Ruth Adams, each presenter gave a five- to 10-minute presentation of their faith and their position on why spiritual care was important. Presenters included Ladner’s Carol McKee,
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Singh representing the Sikh community. McKee said the topic of spiritual and religious care is one completely in line with the Ba’hai faith. “It is especially gratifying that your institution is attempting to overcome the challenges in providing an open forum and dialogue on spiritual care,” she said. “In regards to the resi-
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Deltans dig into electoral reform MP hosts town hall meeting to discuss alternatives to our current first-past-the-post system IAN JACQUES
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Approximately 40 Deltans weighed in on the issue of electoral reform at a town hall meeting in Ladner earlier this month. Hosted by Delta MP Carla Qualtrough, the meeting at the Oddfellows Hall was a chance for Qualtrough to get feedback to identify viable alternates to replace the current first-past-the-post system. Several alternative voting systems are being considered, including a so-called single-transferable vote, a proportional representation system, which can benefit smaller parties, and ranked ballots where voters select more than one candidate. Similar town hall meetings were held by MPs across the country with feedback to be sent to a special committee that has been tasked to issue a final report by Dec. 1. “I know this issue is very important to everyone in this room and I hope we all give very constructive and meaningful input because there are a lot of Canadians where this issue is not top of mind but whose lives will be significantly impacted when and if a new system comes into place,” said Qualtrough in her opening remarks. “I feel like we owe it to them to ensure that everyone’s voices are heard.” Following her comments, a meeting facilitator had everyone break up into focus groups of three to five people where they were asked to discuss several questions around the strengths and challenges
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Those attending an electoral reform session earlier this month broke into smaller groups to discuss the pros and cons of various voting systems. of the current federal electoral system. Strengths discussed included: it’s a simple to understand system, time tested, traditional and based in law; voters can vote for who they want and you won’t be judged for it; you can vote for the party and not the person; the system is less open to manipulation than other systems. Potential challenges discussed included: the MP potentially works for the party more than they work for their constituents; an MP’s power could be limited by whether their party is in power; it is not representative of the popular vote; results don’t necessarily reflect the diversity of voters; people often feel
disenfranchised and third and fourth place parties don’t get proper representation. Next, the facilitator had everyone break up into new groups of three to five people to sit in one of three topic groups. Three groups sat next to topic one to discuss key features of a preferred electoral system; two groups sat in topic two to discuss models of electoral systems while two groups sat in topic three to discuss electoral voter engagement. Following a 25-minute discussion, all groups came together to provide a summary of discussions. The groups that discussed topic one indicated they were split between
the current first-past-the post system and proportional representation, while a small minority preferred the single-transferable vote system. Those that said they liked the current system cited simplicity and local representation as being key strengths, while those that chose proportional representation said it was because it is more representative of the will of voters and fosters more collegial interactions among the parties in the House of Commons. Those debating topic two chose the single-transferable vote system, saying to get elected, an MP would need to pay more attention to voters than the party and that it also
offered more collaboration among parties. Those debating topic three all cited the need for online voting, better use of social media, especially to engage younger voters; seek a system that had concentrated time frames for political campaigns; a better presence of their elected MP in the riding in which they represent, more constituency offices, and the need for better engagement with not only residents, but also other levels of government in the ridings in which they represent. Following the discussion, most in the audience agreed that no system was perfect and a change was in order, but that one evening of discussion
just scratched the surface of the complexity of the issue. Qualtrough said she was pleased with how the evening went and was very much open to the idea of hosting further town hall meetings on the topic to get more feedback and continue the discussion. “It’s a complex issue and people have different levels of understanding of the different systems that are available, the options, how they would play out and the pros and cons of each,” she said. “At the very least, people came away with more knowledge and we got some great feedback. From what I read out of our session, the views are pretty consistent to other ridings across Canada — they reflect the complexity and that people are not on the same page with this. This is a monumental change to our political system. I’m very keen to see what happens next on the national scene.” Qualtrough said she expects a robust discussion will take place in the House of Commons next year once a report is prepared for discussion. “This is not a done deal by any means. We have a strong commitment to engage Canadians on this issue,” she said. “Delta’s voice around this is not just reflective of who was there on Wednesday. I’ve met with individuals, I’ve met with groups —people have told me they have made submissions online, — so I know a Delta flavour will be throughout our report and I will bring forward that message.” Residents can follow the process at: www.Canada. ca/democracy.
Electoral systems discussed in a nutshell
Here are details of the various electoral systems being considered: First-past-the-post: Under FPTP, an elector casts a single vote for a candidate to represent the electoral district in which the voter resides. The winning candidate must gain a plurality of votes to be elected. Alternative vote: On the ballot, voters rank the candidates running in their riding in order of their preference. To be elected, a candidate must receive a majority of eligible votes cast. Should no candidate get a majority on the
first count, the candidate with the fewest votes is dropped and the second preferences on those ballots are redistributed to the remaining candidates. This process continues until one candidate receives the necessary majority. Mixed-member proportional: The system operates in the same way as mixed-member majority, except a citizen’s second vote, which allocates seats to political parties according to a ranked list drawn up by each party, attempts to compensate for any
disproportionate results in the FPTP constituency elections. Additional seats are awarded to qualifying political parties where the number of constituency seats won by a political party fails to reflect overall voter support. Single transferable vote: Citizens in multimember ridings rank candidates on the ballot. They may rank as few or as many candidates as they wish. Winners are declared by first determining the total number of valid votes cast, and establishing a vote quota (or a minimum number of votes gar-
nered); candidates must meet or exceed the quota in order to be elected. Candidates who receive the number of first-preference votes needed to satisfy the quota are elected. Any remaining votes for these candidates (that is, first-preference votes in excess of the quota) are redistributed to the second choices on those ballots. Once these votes are redistributed, if there are still seats available after the second count, the candidate with the fewest first-preference votes is dropped and the secondpreference votes for that
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Program looks to fill 350 stockings this Christmas 20th year for Stockings For Kids
The 20th annual Stockings For Kids program is aiming to fill 350 stockings for children in Delta this year. Stockings For Kids supports Deltassist’s Christmas efforts, and is sponsored by the merchants of Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall, Century Group, the Delta Optimist and the South Delta Community. The project makes an appeal to the public to help make a child’s Christmas morning, a child who may not otherwise have gifts under the tree. Generous individuals, groups, teams and businesses can adopt a stocking(s), fill it with appropriate new gifts, and return it to Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall for delivery to Deltassist for distribution to registered children in need.
This program began in 1996 with 100 stockings and has steadily risen to 300 stockings. In honour of the 20th anniversary of the program, organizers are hoping the community can help fill 350 stockings this year. Stockings can be picked up during Adopt a Stocking Day on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside the mall near Centre Stage Accessories. Participants will be asked to choose what age and gender they would like to fill a stocking for and return the filled stockings by Monday, Nov. 30. This year the greatest need is for newborns and children aged nine to 16. Those wishing to participate but unable to attend Adopt a Stocking Day can call (after Nov. 5) 604-9431735 to make alternative pick up arrangements.
Help available at Christmas
Applicants can soon register with Deltassist for a Christmas food hamper and attendance at the annual Toy Depot. Registration for both programs begins Nov. 7. To complete registration, Deltassist requires proof of residence in Delta, proof of income and care cards for children registered for the Toy Depot. Parents are able to select gifts for children up to age 16. Eligible families and individuals must apply in person at either Deltassist’s North Delta office (9097 Scott Rd., weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or its Ladner office (200-5000 Bridge St., weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.). Families that register before Nov. 18 are eligible to win a free family portrait. The deadline for registration for the Toy Depot is Dec. 9. Food hamper applications will be accepted until Dec. 16. For more information, call 604-594-3455.
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ith construction set to begin next year on a third tolled crossing for the Lower Mainland, it’s time the provincial government paid more than lip service to its promise of a regional tolling review. The impetus for the 10-lane bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel, as it is for any infrastructure improvement, is to ease congestion, but how well traffic flows on any new span, as well as on neighbouring crossings, very much depends on how much it costs to cross. Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington has been raising this point for quite some time now to no avail, but those in Victoria can’t continue to ignore the issue for much longer. It was one thing to toll the Golden Ears Bridge because, at the time, it was in isolation, but when the new Port Mann Bridge came on stream, that’s when we really started to see traffic patterns change as drivers looked to avoid tolls by using alternate routes. When the bridge to replace the tunnel, and a new Pattullo Bridge should regional mayors get their way, are added to the mix, it will shake things up to an even greater degree. New crossings and tolls both have huge impacts on traffic patterns so it’s darn near impossible to separate one from the other. How many drivers use the bridge across the Fraser River when it opens in 2022 will depend greatly on how much it costs to do so, which, in turn, will impact how many drivers traverse the Alex Fraser Bridge, to say nothing of the Oak Street and Knight Street bridges. The transportation minister is right in the sense that we’ve still got a fair bit of time before any new crossing shifts the landscape, but given how intertwined the two issues are, it would seem wise to figure things out sooner than later. As the region gets more tolled crossings, the idea of only tolling new ones will surely have to give way to a more coordinated approach. Failing to do so will not only clog existing infrastructure to the point where it won’t be passable during rush hour but will not fully utilize the new crossings that cost billions. This new system will undoubtedly be controversial, so perhaps it’s considered a conversation best held after next spring’s provincial election, but it’s one that must be held.
There’s lots of opportunity to play Canada’s ageless game
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ow that fall is here, Canada’s game is back. That’s right, it’s hockey season again. While it’s fun watching the Canucks, last year I decided to get off the couch and strap on the pads myself. I’ve been fortunate to be able to coach goalies in the South Delta Minor Hockey Association and learn from some great professional coaches like Pasco Valana, Lynden Sammartino and Alex Auld, the former Canuck goalie. After working with these guys, I find myself analysing every goal, every save and every move that NHL goalies make. Move over John Garrett, I’m after your job. So I thought nothing of hitting the ice and facing a slap shot or five, making the big diving save or the strategic, well timed pokecheck. It ended up a little harder than I expected. I started by going to Learn to Play Hockey through Delta’s parks and recreation department. For some, it’s a chance to get back on the ice and see if they can still skate and shoot at the same time. For others, it’s a chance to just try playing. No matter what, everyone (men and women) go through some drills and play a little shinny on a Friday evening. Some of us stayed together
Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN
and played in a small, four-team spring league. We even won a game. But now I’ve been drafted to the next level. There’s a group of guys that play late on Wednesday nights at the South Delta Recreation Centre. At 10:45 p.m., well past my bedtime, we all wander out on the ice and play a bit of pick-up hockey. Some of these guys are pretty good, but others are just out to get in a skate, have a bit of fun and enjoy more than a bit of exercise. It’s very casual, but like anything when a bunch of guys get together, there’s always some good natured ribbing. Now you might be thinking the locker room might sound like a cacophony of dirty jokes and tasteless comments that would make Donald Trump blush (not that you’d ever be able to tell), but
strangely, the last time I walked into the dressing room there was a passionate discussion about chicken broth — which was better, the dry cubes or the one-litre cartons? Huh? It got worse — the conversation turned to comparing recipes for Yorkshire pudding. Apparently, reheated Yorkshires with a bit of canned gravy is a good hangover cure. OK, that’s better. I was starting to feel like I was in a Martha Stewart parallel universe. Even though I’ve been “called up,” I still hang out with my Friday night gang as well, because, frankly, I’m a really crappy goalie. No matter how much I try and tell my legs to squeeze the knees and drop into a butterfly, the response I get from my legs is, “Tell someone who cares.” Lots of pucks get past me, so I just struggle my way onto my feet, yell at the defense and try again. If you’ve ever, or even never, played hockey and want to try, these are two great opportunities to get on the ice and have some fun. I’ll let one go in just to build your confidence. 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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Letters
Delta Fire & Preserve industrial land: port Emergency Services Halloween Fire Safety
Editor: Re: Port misleading feds on need to industrialize, letter to the editor, Oct. 21 Susan Jones’ letter reflects a continuing significant misunderstanding about the port authority’s advocacy on industrial land. It has never been the intent of the port authority to purchase 2,500 acres, nor have we ever said it should be sourced through the conversion of agricultural land. The port authority is not advocating for the industrialization of agricultural land. There is significant evidence showing the Lower Mainland is running out of industrial land,
largely due to rezoning, which will negatively impact the livability of the region. A study identified a figure of 2,500 acres as the amount of industrial land that needs to be preserved for warehousing and distribution to handle growing trade through Canada’s West Coast for the foreseeable future. These facts have been supported by many others, including Metro Vancouver, which has stated that 23 per cent of the region’s jobs are on industrial lands. The port authority is calling for a halt to the municipal rezoning of industrial land to other
uses. Metro Vancouver reports that 906 acres were removed from the industrial land inventory due to municipal policy changes such as official community plan designation changes or lands being rezoned and developed for nonindustrial uses. We are also advocating for a more thoughtful, multi-party discussion about management of land planning that will protect the region’s agricultural land and ensure Canada’s trade interests are similarly protected. Robin Silvester President Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Libraries move forward with new programs
Editor: Last week I attended our Tsawwassen Library’s seniors tea and information session. In addition to a wonderful time for seniors to socialize over tea and cake, there were tables set up with different resources that are available to patrons throughout the Fraser Valley Library system, whether in the libraries themselves or through the FVRL’s out-
reach program. Also in attendance was Eva, recently appointed as Delta’s seniors support coordinator. She had a table of pertinent information and was available to talk to anyone who wished to do so. For those who are not aware, Eva will meet with seniors by appointment. My thanks to library staff who were present as well as Coun. Heather
King for taking the time to attend this informative event. Our libraries are moving forward with new programs geared to different interests and age groups. One I have just started attending is a news discussion group. Led by an enthusiastic library employee, this group is free to all and even provides tea and cookies. Jean Wightman
Candles Use flashlights and battery-operated candles instead of decorating with candles, and keep candles away from anything that can burn such as decorations, doorsteps, costumes and curtains. Never leave a burning candle unattended or burn candles for more than four hours at a time. Cut candle wicks short to prevent high flame and use long matches to light candles inside jack-o-lanterns. Keep candles, matches and lighters out of reach of children. Do not allow children or teens to have candles in their bedrooms and never leave a child unattended in a room with a candle. Consider using only battery-powered lights or Glow Sticks in decorations. Install working smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside each sleeping area. For maximum protection also install smoke alarms in bedrooms.
Costumes Choose Halloween costumes, wigs and accessories that are flame-resistant or flame-retardant. Avoid costumes with long trailing pieces that may easily ignite. When constructing a costume for children, always keep fire safety in mind. Educate children to stay clear of open flames and other heat sources. Ensure that children know how to perform STOP, DROP and ROLL should their clothes catch on fire. If your clothes catch on fire: • STOP immediately • DROP to the ground and cover your face with your hands • ROLL over and over to extinguish the flames
Decorations Ensure that combustible Halloween decorations such as crepe paper, cornstalks, bales of hay, and dried flowers are kept well away from sources of heat. Keep all exits clear of decorating materials. Decorative candles, candle holders, lights and other decorations should be certified by a recognized organization such as the Canadian Standards Association or the Underwriters’ of Laboratory of Canada. Ensure that electrical outlets are not overloaded.
Taxpayer addressing the correct end of the horse
Editor: Re: Editorial cartoon, Oct. 12 Your cartoon of the taxpayer chastising the ass end of a RCMP horse for the $100 million settlement of class action suits for mistreatment of female
Mounties begs a few questions: Why does the Mountie in the saddle assume the taxpayer should be addressing him (“I’m up here.”) instead of his horse’s ass? Might I suggest that
taxpayer is addressing the correct end of the correct member of the horse and rider team portrayed? Why are taxpayers, instead of the guilty Mounties, paying this $100 million settlement? Greg J. Edwards
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No bedtime guesswork thanks to this new app
Living Matters
BARBARA GUNN
Thank heavens for the Bedtime app, which tells me — among other things — when I should be hitting the sack. About time someone came up with this one, if you ask me! Without it, I can’t imagine how I’d function. I’d probably still be up at 3 a.m., wondering why I felt so sleepy. I did not ask for the Bedtime app. The Bedtime app found me when my smart little smart phone decided to update its settings. It wasn’t the only one to make an introduction. Also new to my phone — again, thank heavens!
— is the Find Friends app, which is particularly useful, since I frequently lose them. I also have the Wallet app, which allows me to scan the pass codes of things like movie tickets and rewards cards and keep them in one place. Again, why did no one think of this before? Heck, I don’t know about you, but opening my wallet is almost the biggest hassle imaginable! So blessed that this one made an appearance. Next time my smart little smart phone opts to update its settings, I’m really hoping I’ll see an app that might tell me the day and time I should start defrosting the Christmas turkey. I know, I know, I’d only use this baby once a year, but man I’d find it’s useful. A more frequently used app would be one that beeped every time it sensed that one of my salad dressings had passed its best-before date. As we all know, having to check out the dates on the labels has to be one of the most
arduous tasks known to man! And hey, I have so many jars of salad dressing, I’d probably hear a beep every couple of weeks. Also useful would be an app that could tell me which brands of toothpaste happen to be on sale — and when. (What? There’s an app for that?) After all, I don’t happen to have any brand loyalty when it comes to toothpaste. I simply buy whatever’s cheapest, and checking out the prices can take — what? — two or three minutes. Who has that kind of time? Yes, my smart little smart phone can keep on surprising me with clever apps, all of which are designed to make my life more streamlined. Never mind that I’m often in the middle of a favourite TV show — and not even the slightest bit tired — when the Bedtime app wants to send me off to dreamland. It has to know what’s best for me, or my smart phone wouldn’t have found it.
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Community
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Vancouver disc jockey Red Robinson and author Robin Brunet will be in Ladner Saturday for a book signing. Red Robinson: The Last Deejay is a newly released biography on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member. “It’s like looking in the mirror, ‘Is that really me?’” Robinson, 79, says with a laugh, describing what it’s like to hold the book knowing his life story is inside. “It is.” He said he didn’t want the book to be “fluff” and that he wanted to tell the truth about his journey as a legacy for his family. The biography, published by Harbour Publishing, “details the life and career of Robinson, one of Canada’s most celebrated pioneers of rock and roll,” according to a press release. “Robinson
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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Delta Photo Club meets Wednesday, Oct. 26 for Digital Image Night. This is the night when members share their images with other club members via the overhead screen and hopefully learn from the audience’s comments. DPC assembles Wednesdays at KinVillage Community Centre at 7 p.m. (socializing and setup) 7:30 p.m. start. Guests welcome. For more information, please visit www.deltaphotoclub.com. Village Chat: Gadgets & Our Children’s Health with Dr. Heli McPhie, ND, Wednesday Oct. 26, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at The Village Clinic, #7-1363-56th St., Tsawwassen. Free. Please register online at www. thevillageclinic.com or call 778-434-3072. Wondering about your legacy? You don’t have to be rich or famous (or dead) to leave one! And they aren’t all about money. On Wednesday, Oct. 26, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library, author Robb Lucy shares the joy and benefit of creating Your Legacy now. Lucy presents Your Legacy again at the Ladner Pioneer Library on Thursday, Oct. 27, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
The Delta Community Office speaker series continues on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. This month, Michael Lowry of Western Canada Marine Response Corporation, B.C.’s primary spill response organization, will speak on: Who cleans up marine spills on the West Coast? Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Delta Community Office, Trenant Park Square, Ladner, 5225A Ladner Trunk Rd., Delta. Seating is limited. RSVP online at www.portvancouver.com/delta. Canadian Mental Health Association VancouverFraser offers a Mental Health Resiliency Support Group in South Delta for individuals living with a mental health concern or experiencing symptoms. Meetings are on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. Next meeting is on Thursday, Oct. 27. Please call the Delta office at 604-943-1878 or email info. delta@cmha.bc.ca to register for your first meeting. There will be Halloween Storytime at the Ladner Pioneer Library Saturday, Oct. 29, 2 to 3 p.m. Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to READ. Families are invited to come to the library in your costumes for some spooky stories and ghostly games. Delta Nature presents Greenland to Cambridge Bay - In the Footsteps of Franklin Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church, 56th St. & 6th Ave., Tsawwassen. Join David
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Hoar and Noreen Rudd to learn about their adventures in the Eastern Arctic from Greenland to Cambridge Bay. All ages are welcome and the event is free. Contact tom.bearss@dccnet. com for more information. Cancer: Thriving & Surviving is a free workshop for people who are living with or have been affected by cancer. Caregivers are welcome. Offered at Kennedy Seniors Centre on Tuesdays 1 to 3:30 p.m. from Nov. 1 to Dec. 6, and at KinVillage on Wednesdays, 3:30 to 6 p.m. from Nov. 2 to Dec. 7. Register with UVic at 604-940-1273 or www.selfmanagementbc.ca.
SENIORS McKee Seniors Recreation Centre boasts a new daytime concert band for ages 50-plus. The only cost will be the annual membership fee to belong to McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Delta. For more information call 604-946-1411. We meet weekly on Thursdays. Come with your instrument & join us in Dogwood Room on Oct. 27 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Shari’s Saturday Social Nov. 12 - Tickets available at the door. $12 for members, $14 for non-members, cash or cheque only. Mid-evening tea, coffee and assorted goodies included. Doors open at 7 p.m. Dance to a wide variety of CD music 7:30 to 11 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen.
FUND RAISERS Free shredding by donation to children and youth with special needs. Shredding for Reach Society sponsored by ReMax Progroup Realty and Raymond James South Delta Financial Group, Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Raymond James parking lot, 5405 Ladner Trunk Rd., Ladner.
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The Burns Bog Conservation Society presents a Halloween Series Bog Escape game Spectral Soldiers from Oct. 28 to 31. Visit bogescape.ca to book tickets to take part in the outdoor escape room experience. It takes place at the Delta Nature Reserve, 10388 Nordel Ct. The voting deadline for the Ladner Village Halloween Scarecrow Contest has been extended until Oct. 31. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Photos of entries are posted on Facebook and Instagram, hashtag #ladnerscarecrows.
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Linda Jones Art School has an exhibition and sale scheduled for Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave., featuring art from Jones and her students. The Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir and the Band of the 15th Field Regiment present With Glowing Hearts: Songs of Remembrance Friday, Nov. 11 at 2:30 p.m. at the South Delta Baptist Church, 1988-56th St., Tsawwassen. Tickets available at www.vwmc.ca or at the door. 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).
The third Quiz Night is set for Saturday, Oct. 29 at KinVillage Community Centre. Teams of four will test their knowledge over 10 categories. The cost is $40 per team. A cash bar opens at 6:30 p.m. and the quiz begins at 7 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Call 604-943-
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Deltassist Family & Community Services Save-on-Foods Shopping Volunteers The Deltassist-Save-On-Foods Phone Shop Program is looking for volunteers to shop for seniors. The program takes place on Wednesday mornings at the Tsawwassen Save-On-Foods Store. You will have lots of fun with an amazing group of volunteers. For more information contact Lyn at 604-946-9526 or email lynw@deltaassist.com
Deltassist Family & Community Services Volunteer Drivers Deltassist Family & Community Services – Is looking for volunteers to help seniors maintain their independence by driving them to and from medical appointments. This is an on-going flexible position. Must enjoy working with seniors and have a clean driver’s abstract. There is reimbursement for mileage. For more information contact Lyn Walker at 604-946-9526 or email lynw@deltaassist.com
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Name(s): Paul Age(s): 76 Occupation: Retired What activity do you participate in? Weight room. Where and when do the classes take place? Winskill Fitness & Aquatic Centre on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. How often do you participate? 3 times/week. How long have you been involved in this activity? More than 20 years. What made you start getting active and into fitness? I had injuries and working out helped my rehabilitation and now continues to keep me fit so I can do other activities too. What do you like best about the activity? Fellowship and convenience. How does it benefit your life? Working out keeps me healthy and active. What are some other activities you do to keep active? Walking with a group twice a week, sailing, and kayaking. As you grow older, an active lifestyle is more important than ever—it’s not only good for your body, but your mind, mood and memory too! Paul knows the importance of a fitness routine to keep him on track and motivated to accomplish his active lifestyle. Do you? If you are starting to exercise, but finding it hard to keep on track, follow these tips: • Commit to a schedule and routine for at least 3 or 4 weeks so that it becomes a habit. • Find activities you enjoy so your workout is something you look forward to. • Stay motivated by focusing on short-term goals, such as reducing stress or increasing your energy, rather than goals such as weight loss which can take longer to achieve. • Start slow. If you haven’t been active for a while, it can be harmful to start rigorous exercise right away. • Build up your routine little by little. Space workouts in ten-minute increments twice a day, or try one class a week to start. At Delta recreation centres, Parks, Recreation & Culture staff are here to help you be healthy and active! We can help you build a routine, choose a class, and provide fitness tips. Pick up a leisure guide at a recreation centre near you, call 604-952-3000, or visit Delta.ca to explore drop-in activities and fitness classes or register for a program.
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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD HIGH SCHOOL Football Varsity AAA Western Conference GP New West 4 Notre Dame 4 Mt. Doug 4 Van College 5 South Delta 4 Belmont 5 Carson Graham 4
W 3 3 3 3 2 1 0
L Pts 1 6 1 6 1 6 2 6 2 4 4 2 4 0
Eastern Conference Terry Fox 5 Lord Tweedsmuir 5 Centennial 5 St Thomas More 5 Mt. Boucherie 5 WJ Mouat 5 Mission 5 Kelowna 5
4 4 4 2 2 2 1 0
0 10 1 8 1 8 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 2 5 0
Boys Volleyball FV West MP W Delta 7 6 Earl Marriott 6 5 Semiahmoo 6 4 Walnut Grove 6 4 Seaquam 7 4 Elgin Park 6 3 Fraser Heights 6 1 Mission 6 1
AAA L Pts 1 12 1 10 2 8 2 8 3 8 3 6 5 2 5 2
Girls Volleyball FV Tier 1 West Earl Marriott 4 4 0 8 Seaquam 4 4 0 8 South Delta 4 3 1 6 WR Christian 4 1 3 2 Delta 5 1 4 2 Southpointe 4 0 4 0 Sr. Boys Soccer FV Southwest GP W T L Pts Sullivan Hts 6 5 1 0 16 Seaquam 5 3 2 1 11 Panorama 5 3 1 1 10 Elgin Park 6 2 3 1 9 Semiahmoo 5 2 1 2 5 South Delta 6 1 0 5 3 Delta 6 0 0 6 0
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Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet THURSDAY, OCT. 27 4:24 am 9:59 am 4:18 pm 10:55 pm FRIDAY, OCT. 28 5:16 am 10:47 am 4:46 pm 11:26 pm SATURDAY, OCT.29 6:02 am 11:29 pm 5:12 pm 11:56 pm SUNDAY, OCT. 30 6:43 am 12:08 pm 5:37 pm MONDAY, OCT. 31 12:25 am 7:23 am 12:46 pm 6:01 pm
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Sun Devils lose heartbreaker South Delta falls 27-26 to Vancouver College after failing on 2-point convert attempt
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It was a terrific high school game that had just about everything except a much-needed win for the South Delta Sun Devils. On a perfect fall Saturday afternoon at historic O’Hagan Field, South Delta and Vancouver College Fighting Irish exchanged blows from start to finish. In the end, only three-yards would separate them. Sun Devils dropped a heartbreaking 27-26 decision when they failed on a two-point convert attempt for the third time in the game. The potential winning play never got a chance as a miscommunication resulted in a fumble. Seconds earlier, South Delta had converted a fourth and goal from the 20-yard-line when quarterback Michael Calvert found Douglas Jameson in the back of the end zone on a desperation throw. The loss leaves the Devils at 2-2 in conference play with two difficult games remaining against Mt. Doug and New West. They are already assured a provincial playoff berth but will need at least one upset win in the next couple of weeks to earn a more favourable post-season draw. For now, head coach Ray Moon would just like to see the miscues cleaned up that are continuing to cost his team. There is simply little room for turnovers, sloppy tackling and lack of execution at critical times as South Delta goes through the teeth of its schedule. The Devils could have used a
12.1 7.9 13.1 5.2 PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH
South Delta Sun Devils’ Cooper Jones flips Vancouver College running back Alfred Dela Cruz during Saturday’s Western AAA Conference tilt at O’Hagan Field. The host Fighting Irish prevailed 27-26.
12.8 8.5 13.1 4.9 13.1 8.9 12.8 4.3 13.5 9.2 12.8
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Douglas Jameson celebrates his 72-yard third quarter touchdown run with teammate Billy Matwichyna.
little luck too. Vancouver College’s winning convert hit the upright then bounced off the lower bar before dropping through. “It definitely was a heartbreaker. We had everything in place to win that game,” said Moon. “When you look at the film, the hole was there (for the two-point convert) and we just couldn’t execute. We put the ball on the ground five times and were fortunate to get a few of those back but that’s just too many.” The Sun Devils looked to have all the momentum when they erased a 12-8 third quarter Irish lead on an electrifying 72-yard end-around run by Jameson. SDSS got the ball back near midfield
soon after and Calvert hooked up with Max Stalling on a long reception to the one-yard-line. Stef Goulas scored on the ensuing play to make it 20-12 but the Devils were stuffed on a two-point convert attempt that would have made it a two possession game. Sure enough, VC took the ensuing kickoff and Alfred Dela Cruz capped a quick scoring drive on a 40-yard run. A successful twopoint convert put the hosts on even terms. The Sun Devils began the fourth quarter near midfield when Calvert’s deep ball was intercepted at the Irish four-yard-line. VC then methodically marched 96-yards, capping a near eight minute drive
on a one-yard plunge. The decisive play was a successful fourth and eight gamble on a direct snap to extend the drive. “We made initial contact and couldn’t wrap him up. It was the story of the game and something we will keep working on at practice,” sighed Moon. “We were also over pursuing and giving them cutback lanes.” The Devils welcomed back senior standout Grant McDonald who had been sidelined for a month with an ankle injury. He made his presence felt on both sides of the ball, especially on defence with team high 13 tackles from his linebacker position. Andrew Kraft added 10 tackles.
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Devils get ready for stretch run at Vancouver Island tournaments MARK BOOTH
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South Delta Sun Devils completed their annual consecutive weekend swing to Vancouver Island with a solid showing at the Bridgman Cup. The prestigious tournament is arguably the toughest test any senior girls field hockey team will see all season as it typically attracts the top teams in the province from the AAA and AA tiers for rare head-to-head battles. This year’s event was no exception with the Sun Devils positioned in a pool that included defending AAA champions Cowichan, West Vancouver and perennial AA juggernaut Little Flower Academy. Coming off the Ferreira Tournament a week earlier in Duncan, South Delta opened play with a dramatic 1-0 win over West Vancouver. The game was scoreless until the dying seconds when the Devils converted during a goalmouth scramble off of a penalty corner. The girls took momentum into their next match against a Cowichan team that looks capable of repeating as B.C. champs. The Island powerhouse scored a pair of late goals in a 2-0 win despite a terrific performance by a young group of defenders and goaltender Abi Smart. “This game was always going to be a challenge against a very good opponent, however, all the credit to the girls as they held strong defensively and countered attack effectively,” said South Delta coach Neil McLennan. “They played very well and learnt many lessons about how to handle such sustained pressure.” The Sun Devils then overcame a steady downpour to defeat Little Flower Academy 2-1 to secure a quarter-final berth and a top eight finish in the 16-team tournament. South Delta moved on to face the Carson Graham Eagles in the playoffs. A slow start, resulted in the North Shore school taking an early 1-0 lead. The Devils found their legs and began to take over, especially in the second half.
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South Delta Sun Devils Bailey Mitchell battles with a Francis Kelsey opponent during action at the Bridgman Cup in Victoria. The Eagles were still clinging to a 1-0 lead until the locals converted a penalty corner with just 10 seconds left. The outcome went to a shootout and Carson prevailed 2-1 after five shooters, despite more heroics from Smart. “A little unfortunate, but we definitely learned that we cannot sleepwalk in the first few minutes against top caliber teams,” noted McLennan. “The girls also showed great determination and courage to overcome the start and play very well for the remainder of the game.” South Delta moved onto the fifthto-eighth place bracket where it
avenged a loss to Frances Kelsey the previous week with a win in a penalty shootout (4-2). The girls then settled for sixth after falling 3-0 to Shawnigan Lake. The Sun Devils close out league play this week then turn their attention to the upcoming Fraser Valley Championships and locking up a provincial berth. “We achieved what we set out to do and showed that we can play with some of the stronger teams,” added McLennan. “It was an excellent group effort and one that can be a springboard for the Fraser Valley Championships.”
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GALLINGER, Mary Lynn January 31, 1921 - October 11, 2016 Mary Lynn Gallinger of Ladner, BC passed away peacefully at the Irene Thomas Hospice Residence after a recent stroke. She will be missed terribly by her children Pat, Martha, John, and Andrew. Mary faced many challenges in her life and conquered them all with courage, strength, and grace. She had four children, and from the ages of three, six, nine and twelve, raised them completely on her own. She achieved a bachelor’s degree and a certificate of education and taught school in Chambly and Granby, Quebec for twenty-six years. She was well respected and loved by colleagues and students alike. When Mary won a sabbatical in 1971, she used the opportunity to give her children the experience of living abroad and chose the University of Sheffield in England to work on her Master’s degree in children’s literature. She took the “experience” a step further and traveled to the UK via a Russian ocean liner! She always did everything she could to ensure a happy, healthy and somewhat adventurous life for her four kids and they continually called her “the best Mum in the world”. Mary retired from teaching at the age of sixty and moved out west to beautiful BC, where three of her children lived. BC and the neighbouring state of Washington provided the perfect place for Mary to enjoy what she loved best: the great outdoors, sunshine, wildlife, long drives, and sailing. Soon after settling in Tsawwassen, Mary began a second career of baby-sitting and tutoring. Children and teaching were still in her blood, and she made the most of it, looking after numerous kids for a span of fifteen years! She also joined a French club, where she met new friends and maintained her status of being bilingual. Her retirement was everything she could hope for, and like so many things in her life, she expressed such a sincere appreciation and joy for all that it was. Laughing at Seinfeld, Doc Martin, Mash and Alan Monk, pussy cats, ice cream cones, and reading were some of her other favourite things… and Mary was famous for writing greeting cards and letters to family and friends around the world. Mary made the most of life and was always happy, never ever complained and was truly loved by everyone who knew her. She is survived by her four children, and numerous nephews and nieces.
MARGARET CLARK AITKEN Went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 25th. Margaret will be missed by her loving husband Bill of 65 years and her large, joyful family! A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held this Friday, October 28th at 1:00 p.m at Pneuma Church (inside Delta Manor School) 4750 57 Street, Delta 604-940-6700. Refreshments following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kenneth Copeland Ministries Canada.
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A20 The Delta Optimist October 26, 2016
ChristinaWatts.com Christina Watts presents... the NEW WORK SPACE
OWN IN TSAWWASSEN’S PREMIER NEW OFFICE BUILDING Easily designated as one of THE most attractive professional buildings in highly desirable TSAWWASSEN. Century Group’s latest project, NORTHGATE, South Delta’s only Class ‘A’ workspace offers tremendous OPPORTUNITY for professionals to flourish in a well designed, STATE OF THE ART, classy work environment. Offering many floor plan choices for every need, 9’6” ceilings, floorto-ceiling windows with tremendous architectural flair - GUARANTEED to inspire productive thinking. Unbelievably exciting atmoshpere all around. We currently offer 8 units STARTING at $298,000, bright corner units from $525,000...with potential to combine space... CREATE YOUR OWN COMFORT ZONE AT WORKANDCAPTURE MOREPRODUCTIVITYTHROUGHINNOVATION! • • •
PROFESSIONAL CLASS A OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE TALLEST CONCRETE OFFICE BUILDING IN SOUTH DELTA HIGHLY VISIBLE, ACCESSIBLE LOCATION
1777 56 STREET AT 18 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN
For sales information and on-site appointments, contact: Christina Watts, RE/MAX Real Estate Services
604.803.8342 | ChristinaWatts.com
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AVAILABLE FLOORPLANS RANGING FROM 565 – 1,190 SF ALL OFFICES OFFER 9’6” CEILING HEIGHTS DELIVERED AS A WARM SHELL