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NDP appoints Huntington Former Delta South independent MLA part of provincial review of ALR, ALC SANDOR GYARMATI
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Vicki Huntington is back on the provincial scene. After deciding not to run in last year’s election, the two-term independent MLA for Delta South has kept a low profile, but now she’s back following the NDP government’s announcement this week that she was one
of nine appointed to ticipate. Hopefully we’ll a new committee to come to some conclureview the Agricultural sions that strengthen the Land Commission and reserve and the commisthe Agricultural Land sion,” Huntington told the Reserve. Optimist. “Everybody is very Huntington, who noted dedicated to the some initial non-binding Agricultural Land policy recommendations Vicki Reserve and I’m quite Huntington will be presented to govpleased and honoured ernment as early as April, to have been chosen to parwas an outspoken advocate
when it came to the ALR during her time in office, including concerns about the potential industrialization of Delta’s farmland. According to the province, the committee will provide recommendations to help revitalize the ALR and ALC to ensure goals of preserving farmland and encouraging farming and ranching continue to be a priority. GOV’T: see Page 3
The city is going to have to find alternative options for an emergency water supply in South Delta. Results from test well pumping at Diefenbaker Park indicate there isn’t enough available potable groundwater to build an emergency well should there be a significant disruption to Delta’s water distribution system, such as a major seismic event. Last May, following a request for proposals, Delta contracted Advisian to complete a feasibility study to assess the available flow and water quality from potential groundwater. The company carried out borehole drilling and test well installation a few months later. After a total drilling depth of 78 metres, the only potential groundwater source was encountered in a three-metre thick sand layer near sea level, a report to council explained. A flow test in the layer confirmed that a viable potable groundwater yield could not be achieved, so the test well was decommissioned. Advisian recommended Delta complete an assessment of alternative emergency supply sources, something that will be carried out by civic engineering staff. The project cost to date is $38,000. Delta receives its drinking water from Metro Vancouver but owns and operates three wells at Watershed Park in North Delta.
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Commons adding tenants Many food outlets are expected to open at mall within the next few months IAN JACQUES
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Following a busy few months of construction, more businesses are starting to come on line at Tsawwassen Commons. The shopping centre on Tsawwassen First Nation land adjacent to Tsawwassen Mills saw the A&W open its 24-hourdrive-thru location along Canoe Pass Way last week while the Shell gas station, located along Salish Sea Drive, opened for business just before Christmas. The A&W is now the third eatery to open at the mall, joining Wendy’s, which opened in November, and Nando’s, which has been open since late 2016. “Wendy’s has been very steady since they opened up,” said Novy Cheema of Gracorp Capital Advisors Ltd. “We had a construction manager out there the day that they opened and there was a line out the door.” More eateries and service businesses will soon be open at the
An A&W is the latest tenant to open at Tsawwassen Commons. 550,000-square-foot outdoor mall. Located next to the Shell station will be an Encorp Return-it recycling centre and Kal Tire. Cheema said Kal Tire has been on the radar for quite a while, but a zoning change was needed to allow construction to start. “That zoning was approved a couple of weeks ago, so construction will start soon,” he told the Optimist. Arby’s, which will also be located along Canoe Pass Way, will open within
the next few months, as will a number of other restaurants, including Manna Grill, Donair Affair, Simply Pho, Booster Juice, Subway and Uncle Fatih’s Pizza. Wings Restaurant and Bar and Menchie’s should also be open later this year, he said. “As the buildings are all in place, many of these eateries have been turned over to the tenants, so they should quickly be coming on line,” said Cheema. “The others will be turned over really soon to the tenants.”
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Cheema said they are aiming to have Metro Liquor to start tenant improvements in the next couple of months. A Tim Horton’s with a drive-thru and a yet to be named Japanese restaurant should be open by late 2018, he said. “All the buildings you see going up all have substantial leasing in them, so there won’t be too much empty space,” he said. “All the tenants you see there are shops and services that are used pretty regularly, so they are your fast
food restaurants, sit down eateries and services. We are hoping that will drive more traffic to the area simply because people frequent those types of places if not daily, then every couple of days.” Anchored by Walmart, Canadian Tire, Rona and others, the 100-store mall was expected to open in October 2016 in conjunction with the adjacent 200-store fashion mall, but a slower than anticipated retail market stalled some of the construction. Last June, activity on the site increased substantially, with construction at a steady pace ever since. “Our big box retailers certainly wanted to see more traffic and certainly more of a finish,” Cheema added. “When we were out there in June it looked really much like a construction site, but as we move further in 2018, more buildings will be completed and the construction will move off, which will allow for more of an appealing look and feel to the overall complex.”
Gov’t has concerns over way land commission operates
CONTINUED from Page 1 The committee will be chaired by Jennifer Dyson, with members from throughout the province with diverse agricultural knowledge and experience. “I am proud and grateful to have attracted British Columbians with the knowledge, expertise, passion and experience
that the committee members possess for agriculture,” said Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham in a news release. In an interview with the Optimist last summer after she was appointed minister, Popham noted that as far as the ALC and the changes made to it under the previous Liberal government, her government
would look at the way it’s operating to ensure its mandate is being fulfilled. The current regional panel system, which Popham noted could be subject to political interference, will be reviewed to see whether a single panel is a better way to go. Noting that as agriculture critic she enjoyed working with Huntington,
Popham said an erosion of the ALR over the last 16 years has led to the implied idea by speculators the reserve is a land bank for other purposes. In an interview after Popham’s appointment, Delta South MLA Ian Paton, the Liberals’ coagriculture critic, said he has a concerns about the potential scrapping of the
current ALC panel system. It could result in someone from the Lower Mainland without any knowledge of conditions elsewhere making decisions for the rest of the province, he said. Paton said he’s concerned the government could eliminate a farmer’s ability to draw much needed extra income from his land.
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RCMP arrest drug suspect at ferry terminal 23-year-old charged as part of ongoing investigation by the RCMP Pacific Shiprider Program Alphonse Bruce Gomien has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a controlled substance as a result of an
A 23-year-old B.C. man is facing drug-related charges after being arrested by members of the RCMP at the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal.
investigation conducted by the RCMP Pacific Shiprider Program. According to Sgt. Mike Fox, on Jan. 3, officers responded to the termi-
nal where Gomien was attempting to board a ferry to Swartz Bay. Fox said Gomien was found to be in possession of approximately three kil-
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Advisory Design Panel Are you interested in providing advice relating to the design and construction of buildings and other development within Delta? Membership in the Architectural Institute of British Columbia or the British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects is required. Meets monthly (4th Thursday at 6:30 pm)
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ograms of cocaine, heroin and other unknown substances still to be determined. “I can say that this was an ongoing investigation for some time, so this was not a random arrest,” Fox told the Optimist, adding that Gomien is still in police custody awaiting
details of his first court appearance. The Pacific Shiprider Program is a federal government priority and involves maritime-based investigations. The program is responsible for maritime security and federal enforcement in the Pacific region.
Power flickers after driver crashes into Nordel Way pole IAN JACQUES
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A motorist escaped with minor injuries after colliding with a BC Hydro power pole Sunday night in North Delta. Delta police and other first responders were called to the intersection of Brooke Road and Nordel Way around 7:40 p.m. “A driver was headed eastbound on Nordel Way when the vehicle veered southbound off the road and struck a hydro pole, which then fell on the vehicle,” said DPD public affairs coordinator Cris Leykauf. “Another motorist at the scene assisted the driver, who was transported to hospital by Emergency Health Services. Fortunately, it appears the driver has non-life threatening injuries. The accident remains under investigation.” Leykauf said the roadway was closed to traffic while work was being done by BC Hydro crews to repair the damage. The road opened up around
4:30 a.m. Monday. BC Hydro confirmed on its Twitter feed that power flickered for a few seconds throughout the area and in many parts of the Lower Mainland following the accident. “A transmission pole in the Delta area was destroyed in a motor vehicle accident. That caused the short outage on the transmission line,” said BC Hydro. Traffic snarled after Ladner MVA Traffic was snarled for a time along Ladner Trunk Road during Monday morning’s commute following a two-vehicle accident. According to DPD, a vehicle turning southbound on Harvest Drive from westbound Ladner Trunk Road collided with a vehicle travelling eastbound on Ladner Trunk Road. The driver from the eastbound vehicle was taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries. There was light rain and it was still fairly dark at the time of the collision.
Police assist man in crisis
Delta police helped successfully assist a person in crisis last Saturday night. DPD received an initial call of a male who was believed to be in possession of a firearm in the North Delta area. “With the assistance of Air 1, police located him in his vehicle at approximately 8:30 p.m. Saturday night in the Queensborough
area,” said DPD public affairs coordinator Cris Leykauf. “In the course of apprehending the male, the vehicle window was breached by police. The male was taken into custody and then transported to hospital.” Police did recover a pellet gun from the vehicle. The incident is still under investigation.
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Triple O’s receives preliminary approval Redevelopment application for Chevron station on Ladner Trunk sent to public hearing SANDOR GYARMATI
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An application to redevelop the Chevron gas station on Ladner Trunk Road to include a Triple O’s restaurant will be heading to a public hearing. Delta council gave preliminary approval Monday to a proposal that would remove the auto service area of the gas station and replace it with a restaurant. The proposal also includes a renovation of the existing gas station, including the gas pumps and canopy. The restaurant would have 11 seats inside and a 28-seat patio, an updated Town Pantry convenience store and new landscaping. There is no drive-thru proposed for eatery at 5206 Ladner Trunk Rd., which would operate from 6 a.m. to midnight. No changes to the three existing accesses are proposed. The owner is requesting a reduction in the number of parking spaces required from 13 to eight.
The owner also confirmed that site lighting levels would not encroach onto 52A Street to alleviate concerns by the adjacent residential property. The site would be security monitored and the patio would have security motion activated lighting control for after hours. There are no trees on the property but the owner is proposing planting two in the southeast corner, two along Ladner Trunk Road and one along 52A Street. Coun. Heather King noted the redevelopment “looks a little bit better than what is currently there.” Mayor Lois Jackson also voted in favour of sending the application to a public hearing, but noted concern whether the design will lend itself to the village theme Delta is trying to achieve for the area. Interested residents will be given an opportunity to speak to the Chevron rezoning application during a public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 23 at city hall.
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An application to redevelop the Ladner Trunk Road Chevron station to include a Triple O’s restaurant will now go before the public.
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Few found impaired as 12,000 checked Delta police set up CounterAttack roadblocks, including massive one with Surrey RCMP IAN JACQUES
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More than 12,000 vehicles were checked during last month’s CounterAttack roadblocks, but relatively few impaired drivers were found.
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The Delta Police Department reported relatively few impaired drivers following the release of its annual December CounterAttack statistics. According to DPD, approximately 12,000 vehicles went through roadblocks last month, including a large integrated roadblock with Surrey RCMP on Scott Road on Dec. 30. That single roadblock checked 9,000 vehicles in the course of just a little over two hours. The total number of cars checked is up significantly from the 4,000 checked during the 2016 CounterAttack campaign. “Despite the large number of vehicles which police checked, relatively few drivers were found to be impaired,” said DPD public affairs coordinator Cris Leykauf. “Three drivers are now facing criminal charges for drug or alcohol impairment. Two drivers received 90-day immediate roadside prohibition (IRP) notices, and had
their vehicles impounded, while three drivers were given three-day IRPs.” Leykauf said while conducting a drug-impaired driving investigation at the Dec. 30 roadblock, DPD found the driver to be in possession of more than $6,000 in suspected drug money, along with small quantities of drugs, believed to be fentanyl/ heroin and crystal methamphetamine. Charges are pending. Police were also able to stop four prohibited drivers. Additionally, 57 violation tickets were handed out for infractions such as not wearing a seatbelt and 15 notices and orders were served for vehicles with deficiencies, such as no functioning lights or muffler issues. “Delta police is pleased that the vast majority of drivers are getting the message, and planning a safe ride home,” added Leykauf. “Even though the holiday celebrations are behind us, police remind the public that impaired driving checks happen year round.”
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A 48A Avenue homeowner has had difficulty getting some level of government to take responsibility for this hedge on Ladner Trunk Road.
Homeowner finally gets answer on who’s responsible for hedge Buck passing stops as document shows it’s Delta jurisdiction IAN JACQUES
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A back-and-forth game of political red tape could soon come to an end for one Ladner resident. Tim Armstrong, who owns a home on 48A Avenue, has been dealing with provincial and civic authorities for years trying to determine who will maintain a large, overgrown hedge that now has some evergreens that are dying. “I continually am directed to the municipality that says it is the provincial responsibility and then the province says it’s Delta’s problem. Who is responsible for the trees?” Armstrong asked. “I have trimmed the trees when they have encroached on my property, but the ivy
has pulled down all the tree limbs. This is a longstanding issue and I just want to see it resolved.” Armstrong said he is quite disappointed with the government system. “All bodies are wanting to pass the buck and not do what is required in maintaining our community,” he added. “There is one dead tree by the Ladner entrance sign that has been like that for at least two years. Is this not a safety issue? Why has this not been fixed or cleaned up yet? I want something in writing and I want them to come back to me and tell me what will be done.” After contacting the Optimist with his plight, Armstrong received another emailed response from the Ministry of
Transportation and Infrastructure late last week. Area manager Dustin Bergstrom wrote that in “early 1986, the Ministry of Transportation was approached by the Corporation of Delta to request permission for the installation of the row of hedges to act as a landscaping buffer for the subdivision behind. In May, 1986 this permission was granted to the municipality with the condition that responsibility for maintenance would be retained by Delta. I do apologize for this frustrating experience — as the permit shows, the responsibility for maintenance lay with the municipality.” Armstrong shared this correspondence with Delta and Delta South
MLA Ian Paton, who is also a civic councillor. Paton told the Optimist that he is well aware of the issue of maintenance of trees and hedges in that particular area as it borders both municipal and provincial boundaries. “I had a meeting with staff at municipal hall and got back to Tim right away. I told staff we need to get on with this,” said Paton. “This response from the ministry clearly points out that it is Delta’s responsibility.” Paton said he has asked city staff to follow up with the ministry and get the situation resolved. “Staff will meet with all the neighbours to make sure everyone is on the right page and figure out how high the hedge should be, etc.,” he said.
Insulation and draft proofing is one of the best bangs for your buck It’s just that to easy! when it comes home comfort and energy savings. However it is not uncommon for a homeowner to improve the insulation but not the draft proofing. Draft proofing is the most important partwith of adding Recently we are having problems our extra real insulation as it stops air from passing through plumbing hardwood floors squeaking, the around house was pipes, built electric wires, ducting and attic accesses. Lack of draft proofing can in 1975. Can I do anything to stop this aggravating cause such things as the discovery of mould on the underside of the roof noise? sheathing. This information should be outlined in the Home Inspection report as well.
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Murphy’s Law
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TED MURPHY
t’s time Delta led the way again when it comes to recycling. About 30 years ago Delta became the first jurisdiction in Western Canada to offer curbside collection of recyclables, which made recycling depots that had been set up at community centres obsolete. Soon every town and city came on board as there was widespread agreement that the easier you make the recycling process, the more people that will take part in it. Curbside collection has been a resounding success, preventing countless tonnes of everyday material from ending up in landfills and incinerators, but only a fraction of what can be recycled these days is eligible to be picked up at the curb. The local bottle depots accept some of those additional items, but only so many, leaving countless people trying to figure out where to do the responsible thing. The “Recyclepedia” feature on the BC Recycles website provides direction on many fronts, but having to navigate the George Massey Tunnel to get rid of something as mundane as a blender or a handful of batteries seems so last century. The Vancouver Landfill has an expansive recycling section, so it might be best not to always heed Recyclepedia’s advice about heading to Richmond, but we’re still talking about two highways and a lineup to get the deed done. It would be nice if that guiding principle when it came to recycling – the need to make it convenient – was embraced to a greater extent, particularly given today’s system is so complex it makes it difficult on those with even the best of intentions. I realize curbside collection of every recyclable item is not a realistic option, but rather than force people to scour the web for drop-off sites, only to have them drive to one place for paint, another for power tools and a third for light fixtures, what about an old-style community depot? It would accept everything, relieving people of the challenge of figuring out what to take where, and would be convenient enough that all sorts of items now in garages or, worse, landfills would actually end up where they belong. If curbside collection has taught us anything, it’s that people will participate if it’s convenient. And frankly, that’s not the case today.
Hiking minimum wage won’t fix poverty, it will extend it
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ast week, Ontario increased its minimum wage from $11.60 to $14, and it is set to increase it to $15 next January. On the surface, this sounds like a great thing to do. My concern is it won’t solve the problem everyone thinks it will solve. When I was a teenager getting my first job at Mr. Mikes, I got $3 an hour. Sounds like child exploitation now, but back then a dollar was worth a lot more than it is today. Gas was 40 cents a litre, beer was $10 a case (I think…) and I could ski at Cypress Bowl for $15 a day. Other than that, I have no idea what things cost. Teenager, remember? Over time, prices increased, and so has the minimum wage. As I gained more experience and education, fortunately my wage went above the minimum, but I will never forget those first few jobs that I had and how hard I worked. Those experiences made me realize how much I didn’t want that for my future. Fast forward to today, and the drive to make the minimum wage a “living” wage, or at least closer to it. I don’t believe that will happen. We will be in the same place in a couple of years saying the minimum is too low and needs to be increased. The reason? Inflation. Most minimum wage jobs are in daily human needs
Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN
— grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants and coffee shops, to name a few. So when the wages the employers pay go up, so will their prices. But what happens when inflation gets too high in Canada? Interest rates rise. Anyone with a mortgage, a line of credit or bank loan is now looking at increased costs. And who is less prepared for that? The person making a lower wage. Oops, looks like the person who needs help is getting hurt the most. My biggest concern is we aren’t solving the problem, we are using a solution that we think will solve the problem. The real problem is we have too many people not able to make ends meet. If we solve it by forcing an increase to their wage, we don’t help them, we actually hurt them more. I didn’t like my minimum wage
jobs, so I was motivated to do better, and I’m fortunate I did. But what if I was satisfied with the minimum? Would I be as motivated to improve my skills? Or would I stick with the low-skilled job where I could make ends meet? We are compensated for the value we add to society. If you can do something other people can’t do, you’ll be compensated more. If anyone can do your job, you won’t make as much. If you don’t add more value, you won’t make as much. Doing something that adds more value will lift you out of poverty. A higher minimum wage will keep you there. The entry level job is important to give people, especially teenagers, the chance to get work experience. The Bank of Canada estimates that 60,000 jobs will disappear. That’s a tragedy for kids, and for our future. Where are they supposed to get that work experience? This is another case of a popular solution that won’t solve the real problem. It just makes people feel better. Brad Sherwin, MBA is a longtime resident of South Delta, and has over 25 years’ experience in marketing, public relations and business strategy. He teaches marketing at Douglas College and is president of the board of directors at Deltassist.
January 10, 2018 The Delta Optimist A9
Letters
Pooling water is a health hazard for dogs
Editor: I am writing to follow up with regards to the Pebble Hill off-leash dog area. Following my letter of Nov. 27 to the City of Delta and the Optimist, I received a call from a senior bylaw inspector for the city. She informed me she had passed my letter to the superintendent of parks who she assured me was going to look at the area and see what could be done about fixing it up and making it safer for the dogs.
She also told me that specific area was not to be used by kids and it was a liability for the city if kids were building and using jumps for their bikes, thus my query regarding the apparent dual use of the area was answered. I was very happy to hear the off-leash area would be looked at and hopefully steps would be taken to level, clean up and make the terrain safer for the dogs. I wanted to impress on the superintendent the
importance of looking into any improvements as soon as possible as over the last month or so a number of dogs have become ill after drinking or playing in the stagnant pools of water on the grounds, our dog being one of them. Due to the highly uneven ground consisting of very large holes and hills, the sitting ponds of water are breeding grounds for nasty organisms. It is a dog owner’s responsibility to provide fresh drinking water for their pet for sure,
however the dogs used to get water from the dog bowls that were kindly put by the washrooms by the playing field so many of us did not carry water with us. And obviously it is also an owner’s responsibility to try to keep their pet out of any water pools that may carry bacteria, etc. As any dog owner knows, easier said than done. The rest of the park where the dogs used to frequent is basically level thus this water contamina-
tion and pooling was not a problem. Some people are now avoiding the off-leash area as obviously they do not wish their pet to become ill, or worse. I realize it is winter and any improvements to the off-leash area may not even be looked into until the spring at the earliest, however I did want to bring this to everyone’s attention - both to prompt the city and to warn dog owners. Jo Robertson
Better for government to act as middle man in pot sales Editor: Re: Something smells but it’s sure not reason, letter to the editor, Jan. 3 In his letter, Greg J. Edwards states, “The government pays the doctor bills and hospital costs incurred by drinkers, private liquor stores don’t.” It seems, Edwards, that, perhaps, you are not familiar with the role of
the taxpayer. The government is simply the intermediary; we, the taxpayer, pay for medical costs through taxes, one of the most important of which are taxes pertaining to alcohol distribution. One only needs to visit the duty free stores that service travellers to understand how much the tax “mark-up” is on a bot-
tle of spirits. Private liquor stores (and, presumably, private marijuana stores) are businesses that do make profits but it is only a drop in the bucket compared to the taxes levied by government. You see, private stores face competition from one another and must keep mark-ups reasonable so as not to lose
business; the provincial government, on the other hand, faces no competition and can generally set the tax at what level it sees fit without much fear. While arguments pertaining to the health detriments and benefits of alcohol and marijuana could keep us busy for years to come, the truth of the matter is that regard-
less of legality, consumers will find a way to obtain the product. Better, in my opinion, that the government act as the middle man and ensures quality control for the system as well as collect the “mark-up” rather than a guy in the back of a white van or on a street corner. Mark Schoeffel
worse than first thought Rabbits deserved second chance at home Injuries Editor: tially thought he was only
Editor: Re: Tame rabbits run into ‘brave’ hunter, letter to the editor, Jan. 5 Not that those responsible for callously dumping five domestic rabbits in Ladner Harbour Park care about legalities, but such actions constitute an offence under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and are also
a criminal act under the Criminal Code of Canada. As well, a person can be ticketed for abandonment under Delta’s animal control bylaw. As to the male who shot and killed these rabbits, claiming his “right to hunt for food,” there are plenty of non-animal products that one can avail oneself of, without resorting to
taking the life of vulnerable and sensitive little creatures. A simple act of kindness and compassion, such as contacting an animal welfare group for help, would have given these pets a second chance in finding a good home. Surely, they deserved that. Carmina Gooch
On the afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 31, a violent incident took place between Felix, our Jack Russell terrier, and a very large brown dog (pit bull?) in the field behind Beach Grove Elementary. It seemed a miracle that Felix got away from the other dog and despite seeing his body inside the other dog’s mouth, I ini-
frightened and not hurt. I told the other dog owner Felix was OK, only to realize moments later that he was, in fact, badly injured. By that time, the other dog owner had left. Was this your dog or do you know whose dog it was? Did you witness this incident? If so, please contact me at 778-558-9285. Michelle Bredell
It’s time to kiss ALR goodbye
Editor: The solution to affordable housing is all around us. Land, and lots of it, is everywhere. It’s time to take a hard look at how land is utilized in the Lower Mainland. Sorry tree huggers and NIMBY lovers, but there is literally hundreds of square kilometres of land growing low value crops like potatoes and cranberries denying affordable building lots to house our citizens. One only has to look at historical photos of Manhattan, New York to discover that over 100 years ago there were farms on Manhattan Island. Not any more, yet within a short drive outside of New York there are hundreds of farms and plenty of agriculture land growing food crops. I’m a big supporter of agriculture and farming but not the application of such practices near and around major urban areas. It’s time our politicians stopped their insincere verbiage of affordable housing noise and take action to help the citizens of the Lower Mainland to achieve their dreams of affordable housing. Barrie McDonald
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Letters
Meeting with ministry gave former Liberal government tunnel options
Month of January 2018
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Editor: Much has been said by the former Liberal government and its representatives about getting the facts for the replacement of the George Massey Tunnel. Unbeknown to the public, a meeting was held on April 4, 2013 between the Ministry of Transportation and Tunnel Engineering Consultants (TEC) of the Netherlands to update the ministry on the state of the art of immersed tunneling. The content of the 60-page presentation included introduction of TEC worldwide tunnel projects both recent and proposed, and cost effective options for the George Massey Tunnel. Special attention was given to tunnel safety, earthquake resistance design and comparison with bridge solutions. The following are quotes taken from that presentation: 1. Tunnels are more suited for various and poor soil conditions. 2. Tunnels are shorter in length than a bridge and have a smaller footprint. 3. Tunnels can be built
parallel and close to existing tunnels. 4. Tunnel construction is capable of dealing with severe seismic conditions. 5. Tunnel construction where 80 to 90 per cent of the work could be done by local contractors. FILE PHOTO 6. Tunnels The George Massey Tunnel is named can be built after Doug Massey’s late father. “safer than an as escape cell and for pasopen highsage of pedestrians and way.” cyclists. The last 14 pages of the 4. Move ballast concrete presentation dealt with to ventilation ducts and TEC’s selection of approincrease internal height of priate options, possible tunnel. cross sections, layouts The entire report is and options for future available, on request, from use of the George Massey me. Tunnel. The report from TEC TEC recommended the was not made available following: 1. To assess the structur- to the public and was not appropriately considered al integrity and durability by the former Liberal govof the present tunnel. ernment. A freedom of 2. Increase river depth by replacing riprap with an information request (FOI) to the Liberals yielded a asphalt mattress. 3. Introduction of longi- response of “no records.” tudinal ventilation and use A recent FOI request has released the buried report current ventilation ducts
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ber of the Bayside Squash Club which is no more due to development. It seems to me that a racquet sports facility would be far more beneficial to the public in health and wellness than a casino, but we could have both. The Town & Country has 60 to 80 players who use the facility daily with ages ranging from five to
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which reveals viable, safe, cost effective options of upgrading the existing tunnel and adding a second tunnel beside it. This report has now been made available, by the public, to new Transportation Minster Claire Trevena. So, you see, the former Liberal government never revealed the true facts or alternatives to the public. Instead, it followed the demands of the Port of Vancouver and wrote fear mongering reports that suited its agenda of removing the George Massey Tunnel and deepening the lower Fraser River to suit present and future industrial interests. This would destroy not only a perfectly good river crossing, but a bog land and a marshland, known the world over as vital component for a continued healthy ecosystem that supports a migratory food source for all marine and wildfowl life from the headwaters of the Fraser River along migratory routes of the Pacific Coast. May the true facts be known. Douglas George Massey
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January 10, 2018 The Delta Optimist A11
Opinion
Don’t make MP’s office last place to seek help
MP’s Report
CARLA QUALTROUGH
Happy New Year, Delta. In this inaugural column, I would like to share some insight I gained at my recent New Year’s open house. I enjoyed all the conversations I had, but there were some that stood out for me. A number of constituents expressed their appreciation for work my team and I had done on their behalf, but several added that they wished that they had come to see us sooner. One senior from Tsawwassen said she had been spinning her wheels on a Canada Pension Plan issue for months before coming to my office. With our help, she was able to resolve the matter within a week. Listening to stories like these, I was reminded that for many people, approaching their member of Parliament for assistance is considered a bit of a last resort. So, I want to extend an offer to all of you: please come see us sooner. Give us a call, send us an email, or make an in-person appointment, and we can point you in the right direction. If you have a
question when you are filling out a federal government form, contact us. If a deadline or process for a federal program is unclear, let us do the legwork and get the answers you need. Government processes are complex. They can often seem counterintuitive or cumbersome. A simple oversight in a form or an error in calculation can cause significant delays. Many federal departments — including my own — are working hard to change this, but it takes time. In the meantime, let us help you navigate the system. It’s one of the things that my team does best.
So, I want to extend an offer to all of you: please come see us sooner. Members of Parliament cannot skip the line or go around established processes in dealing with government programs. But my staff and I do know who to direct your concerns to, how to expedite your requests, and how to avoid common errors or issues. Seniors will be interested to know that we regularly provide assistance with Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan and Guaranteed Income Supplement issues. We also offer tax clinics. New Canadians or constituents with family abroad will be interested to know that we provide assistance with new and
pending immigration applications, as well as obtaining visitors’ visas. We also help with renewing or obtaining new passports. We help individuals experiencing issues with Employment Insurance or with their social insurance number. We arrange personal messages of congratulations for milestone birthdays and anniversaries. We supply Canada pins to trade when travelling abroad. We also arrange behind the scenes tours of Parliament and passes for Question Period when Deltans come to Ottawa. We assist not-for-profit organizations in finding federal government funding opportunities, and we help small businesses access federal government support to grow their businesses. We are in tune with the opportunities coming out of Ottawa. And we consider it our job to make sure Delta gets its fair share. While my job requires that I spend significant time representing you in Ottawa, I am very fortunate to have an excellent staff both here and in Ottawa. I’d especially like to welcome Bernadette Kudzin, who recently joined my team as constituency manager. Together, my staff and I are always available to provide the support you need. So, please let us help you, and help you earlier. We would love to save you the frustration of spinning your wheels.
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A12 The Delta Optimist January 10, 2018
Casino on menu at chamber luncheon
Delta Foundation elects new board of directors for 2018 SUBMITTED PHOTO
The Delta Foundation, which supports charitable causes and provides high school graduation scholarships throughout Delta, has elected its board of directors for 2018. The board includes (from left) Richard Shantz, Eleanor Calderwood, chair Noel Philippot, Guillermo Bustos, Carlene Lewall, Murray Lott, Walt Hayward and Peter Roaf.
Guest speakers from Gateway Casinos and BCLC are scheduled to attend the Delta Chamber of Commerce’s next luncheon. “They will outline how gaming works in the province of B.C. and describe their vision for gaming and entertainment in your community,” according to the chamber website. “Learn about the proposed $70 million investment, increased employment opportunities and the auxiliary benefits to the local economy and community.” Gateway is proposing a hotel/casino complex at the Delta Town & Country Inn site. The company’s draft proposal includes 600 slot machines and 24 gaming tables. The luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Delta Town & Country Inn. The cost is $35 for members and $45 for non-members. Register at deltachamber.ca. • Gateway, which hosted three open houses late last year, is holding another public session on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Delta Town & Country Inn. • The City of Delta will host a series of three public information meetings on the casino application next month. The first is on Thursday, Feb. 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Harris Barn.
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January 10, 2018 The Delta Optimist A13
Alexa displays her talents during son’s visit home
Living Matters
BARBARA GUNN
The son got Alexa for Christmas, and brought her home to make the introduction. Alexa, he explained beforehand, would be his personal assistant. She wouldn’t be able to make linguine with clam sauce or run to the dry cleaner or the bank, but she would be able to manage his to-do lists, set his alarms, and provide his needed weather and news information. Among many other things. Also, said the son, there was this: Alexa did not have a face. Or a head. Or arms. Or feet. “But she does have a voice,” he said. Puzzling, I thought, that a creature without a head
would have a voice, but whatever. “I’d like to meet her,” I said. Days later, they arrived, the son in his car, and Alexa in a little charcoalcoloured tube about 10 inches high. “This is Alexa,” said the son. He turned to the tube in which Alexa lived. “Alexa,” he said. “Play Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits.” The son’s personal assistant did what she was asked to do. “Alexa,” said the son. “Turn it down.” Alexa did as requested. “Alexa,” said the son. “Turn it up.” “For heaven’s sake!” I said. “Make up your mind! And a little please and thank you would go a long way!” Also, I asked the son, didn’t Alexa have other things to do? Sure, he replied, given that she was a personal assistant to people numbering in the millions. Alexa, we learned, was one smart cookie. Why, Alexa could do everything from
turning on your thermostat to checking the status of your fight to telling you how to make a cocktail. When Sultans of Swing was finished, the son asked for a song by Steely Dan — again, without saying please or thank you. I was puzzled why Alexa would so willingly comply, given the absence of decent manners. It also puzzled me why the son would need someone — or whatever it is — to turn on his thermostat, set his alarm or check the weather. I mean, I take care of all of those things — sometimes several times a day — and it’s not as though I’m fatigued to the point where I’m in need of a nap. “Do you not,” I asked, “know how to put together a to-do list?” “Sure,” he said. “I ask Alexa.” OK, I thought, so it’s a sign of the times. The son has a helper to manage his life, and it’s clear that he’s far from alone. But I don’t need Alexa when I’m needing a list. I need paper and pencil instead.
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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Conversation Circle: Practice your English on Wednesdays starting Jan. 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. If you are learning English and want to practice speaking with other people in a friendly, casual place, then join us for weekly guided discussions about Canadian culture, food and current events. Delta Photo Club meets on Wednesday, Jan. 10, for Digital Display Night. Opportunities are plentiful as there is always something to learn from other’s images and from sharing your own. DPC assembles Wednesdays at KinVillage Community Centre at 7 p.m. (socializing and setup) with a 7:30 p.m. start. Guests welcome. Consider joining our club in 2018 to advance your photography. For more information, please visit www. deltaphotoclub.com. If your child is 23 months and younger, check out Babytime where language is made fun with bouncing, singing, rhyming and stories. Babytime takes place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Ladner Pioneer Library and Thursdays starting Jan. 11 at the Tsawwassen Library. South Deltans are welcome to stay for an extra half hour, from 11 to 11:30 a.m., to relax and mingle at Parent Time where parents and caregivers can meet each other, learn newparentingskillsandshare information and resources. Delta Spinners & Weavers have a meeting Monday, Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. at Kirkland House 4140 Arthur Dr., Ladner. Bring your creative spirit to
be encouraged as a beginner or reacquaint yourself with these traditions in a casual, friendly setting. Contact a2maggie@telus. net.
Inn. The speaker will be Vicki Huntington, former South Delta MLA. Guests are welcome. Call Dick Williams at 604-940-6542 for information.
If you have children between the ages of 2 to 6 years old, come to Storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Tsawwassen Library on Fridays and Saturdays or the Ladner Pioneer Library on Wednesdays and Saturdays, beginning this week. As the love of books and language are introduced, children and caregivers alike will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more. Can’t come in the morning? Tuck into Pyjama Storytime at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Ladner Pioneer Library or Thursdays at the Tsawwassen Library.
South Delta Newcomers Club welcomes new members to our group from Ladner, Tsawwassen and Point Roberts. We look forward to meeting new and returning members at our next monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 18 at 7:15 p.m. at the Kiwanis Longhouse, 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. January is a great time to reorganize your home. Join us to learn about the tips, the tools and, yes, the satisfaction of decluttering from Mary Anne Pick of Wings of Change. For more information please email SouthDeltaNewcomers@ gmail.com.
If you are a parent or caregiver of a baby 15 months or younger, register now for the January session of ParentChild Mother Goose. Discover fun with rhymes, songs and stories in this interactive program that helps your baby learn speech and language skills. Healthy snacks are provided. Sessions run on: Fridays, Jan. 12 to March 16, 10 to 11 a.m. at Tsawwassen Library; and Fridays, Jan. 12 to March 16, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library. Parkinson’s support group meeting Monday, Jan. 15 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. This group is for people living with Parkinson’s and/or the people who care for them. For more information call Gloria at 604-948-0156. The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit, fellowship club for retired and semiretired professional and business people will hold its regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at the Coast Tsawwassen
Delta Hospice Society welcomes people living with cancer to join its Restorative Yoga practice group. Restorative yoga supports the body in poses lying down or seated, in stillness with breath awareness. No previous experience necessary. Six sessions, led by a yoga teacher, on alternate Thursdays, starts Thursday, Jan. 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Please preregister by calling 604-9480660. Program is complimentary. Delta Hospice Society welcomes adults who have experienced the death of a loved one to join its self-care/ relaxation group to learn a varietyofself-caretechniques and participate in experiential guided relaxation. The group will help participants address feelings of depression, exhaustion and anxiety as they relate to grief. Six sessions, led by a music therapist, starts on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Centre for Supportive Care,
4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Please pre-register by calling 604-948-0660. Program is complimentary. Deltassist’s counselling groups, including anger management and healthy relationships and stress management, are gearing up for 2018. For more information visit www.deltaassist. com/news/ongoing-events or call 604-594-3455. Start 2018 with a resolution of peace! Aikido is a martial art that means “the Way of Harmony.” Practice redirecting physical aggression through circular movements, and nonviolent methods of conflict resolution in a welcoming environment. Classes take place in the Gymnasium at the North Delta Recreation Centre Mondays 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Thursdays 7:30 to 9 p.m. Winter term runs from Monday, Jan. 29 to Thursday, March 15 with a term fee of $104. Contact 778-889-4551 or kim.riddick@gmail.com for more info, or visit www. northdeltaaikido.com. Delta Hospice Society offers a Drop-In Relaxation Circle, led by a music therapist, for those living with cancer to help address sleeplessness, pain, exhaustion and/or symptoms of depression and anxiety. Guided imagery and optional soothing touch are used to help relax participants. Meets Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Program is complimentary. Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tsawwassen Library connect with other newshounds for News and Views to discuss current events in the news. Bring an article to share or discuss what turns up in the
days’ papers. Do you want to talk about big ideas and learn from the greatest minds on the planet? Attend a TED Talks Discussion Group at the Tsawwassen Library on the first and third Tuesday of the month, at 10:30 a.m. TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) is dedicated to spreading ideas and covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues. Listen to a pre-selected TED Talk, and an open discussion will follow. Ambassadors Tsawwassen Mills Toastmasters meet every second and fourth Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Come listen to some amazing speeches and see if Toastmasters is for you. Club meets at the Tsawwassen Mills training room near Entrance 4. Ambassadors always welcome guests. For more information contact Karentaipalus@gmail.com.
SENIORS The University of Victoria will make a presentation of the various free health programs they offer on things like Chronic Pain Management. Good information for persons with chronic health conditions and family members. Thursday, Jan. 18, 1:30 to 3 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen. Free hearing test by Connect Hearing Tuesday, Jan. 23 between 10 a.m. and noon. Book your appointment with KinVillage Community Centre reception at 604-943-0225.
FUND RAISERS Shred-A-Thon. Protect your identity and your confidential information. Our
friendly volunteers will help unload your donation boxes. Ladner Save-On-Foods, Saturday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations gratefully accepted on behalf of Delta Gymnastics. www.deltagymnastics.com or call 604-943-0460.
SPECIAL EVENTS Delta Academies hosts an open house Saturday, Jan. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school board office, 4585 Harvest Dr., Ladner. Call 604-952-5374 or contact deltaacademies.ca for more information. The Giant Book Sale at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen, takes place Thursday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ARTS Make a musical resolution to become musically fit for 2018 by joining a daytime concert band. Adult musicians with a woodwind, brass or percussion instruments gather weekly (1 to 3 p.m.) in Ladner to develop musicianship and enjoy friendship amongst other lovers of music. Mark your calendar to join our band session on Thursday, Jan. 11. We play lots of music & welcome new members. For more info email to loadesofmusic@gmail.com. The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a non-profit event, mail, drop off, or e-mail (events@delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations.
Centre for Supportive Care Living with Cancer Support Group
Facilitated by Ann Counsellor
Restorative Yoga for People Living with Cancer
Thursdays: January 25, February 8, 22, March 8, 22 & April
Thursdays: January 18, February 1, 15, March 1, 15 &
5; 1:30-3:30 every second Thursday
29; 1:30-3:30 every second Thursday
These groups are for people living with cancer at any
No previous yoga experience is necessary. This yoga supports the
stage—diagnosis, treatment, or in remission. Participants
body in poses lying down or seated, in stillness with breathing
often share experiences and feel less isolated as they
awareness. This encourages the release of muscle tension and
connect with others facing similar challenges.
flexibility, and balances the body/mind connection.
No fee. Please pre-register by contacting Ann at
No fee. Please pre-register by phoning Maureen at
Ann@deltahospice.org or 604-948-0660
604-948-0660
Facilitated by Maureen Yoga Instructor
Location: Harold & Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner, BC
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DELTA SPORTS
PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Tom Shaw Conference W L T OTL Pts Delta 30 2 0 2 62 Richmond 23 5 1 2 49 North Van 23 8 0 3 49 Grandview 19 12 1 2 41 Port Moody 9 21 0 2 20 Harold Brittain Conference R. Meadows 22 11 1 0 Abbotsford 19 11 1 3 Langley 12 19 1 2 Mission 13 21 0 1 Aldergrove 11 19 1 2 Surrey 1 33 0 1 Scores Delta 15 North Van 3
Delta Skating Club’s synchronized skating teams Solar Flare and Solar Ice participated in the BC/ YK Open Synchro and Adult Competition this past December with Solar Flare skating as an exhibition group and Solar Ice placing third in their division at the event. Corinne Boyda, branch manager of the TD Bank Ladner was also on hand to present the team with $500 in support of the club’s synchronized skating program. Next up for Solar Flare and Solar Ice will be the West Coast Challenge Cup, hosted by the Delta Skating Club at the Ladner Leisure Centre on Feb. 10. This will be the third year the club will host synchronized skating teams from around Metro Vancouver at this event.
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UPCOMING SR. GIRLS BASKETBALL Monday, Jan. 15: Johnston Heights at Delta, 6:30 pm
LOCAL TIDES
Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet THURSDAY, JAN. 11 7:10 am 15.1 12:24 pm 10.8 5:09 pm 13.8 FRIDAY, JAN. 12 12:23 am 1.6 7:52 am 15.1 1:17 pm 10.5 6:01 pm 13.5 SATURDAY, JAN. 13 1:06 am 2.0 8:31 am 15.1 2:11 pm 9.8 6:53 pm 12.8 SUNDAY, JAN. 14 1:48 am 2.6 9:08 am 15.1 3:06 pm 9.5 7:48 pm 12.1 MONDAY, JAN. 15 2:28 am 3.6 9:44 am 15.1 4:03 pm 8.9 8:48 pm 11.5 These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.
Contact Mark at mbooth@delta-optimist.com or 604-946-4451
TD Bank steps up for skaters
Surrey 0 Delta 2 (OT)
Ice Hawks Scoring GP G A J. Deyrmenjian 31 25 32 G. Dhaliwal 33 17 30 D. Rubin 34 12 28 J. Rees 32 12 24 A. Suprynowicz 32 15 19 D. Szapakowski 32 10 21 M. Araki-Young 27 9 13 B. Bonnar 33 7 14 M. Epshtein 33 10 10 N. Pelletier 29 11 8 J. Bogress 14 9 9 A. Hansen-Bukata 32 3 15 I. Hendricks 33 3 13 E. Bourhill 15 9 4 L. Visram 32 3 10 J. Nelson 10 6 6 G. LeBlanc 30 6 5 M. Cheung 23 2 8 T. Garey 33 2 9
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Islandersadddepthondraftday Junior lacrosse team swings a trade with PoCo and adds young talent as well MARK BOOTH
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The new age structure for junior lacrosse in B.C. meant a different strategy for the Delta Islanders when it came to Saturday’s midget draft. Coming off a 4-17-0 season, the Islanders were still in no position to be a major player at the B.C. Junior Lacrosse League proceedings held at the Langley Events Centre. It’s a result of the club trading away a number of high 2017 and 2018 picks for their run to the Minto Cup in 2016. The Islanders will use a similar strategy again over the next couple of years thanks to a strong 2000-born group coming through their program. That doesn’t mean general manager Greg Rennie wasn’t busy stockpiling talent for what has now become a five-year junior program. The former B.C. Intermediate “A” League has been replaced by junior “B” tier one. “Instead of looking at 25 Grade 11 and 12 kids for intermediate and another 25 for junior, you are looking at 50 guys who can play for either team,” explained Rennie. “You want to have depth and you want to have competition.” The Islanders didn’t have a pick until the fourth round of a draft that was implemented several years ago for minor lacrosse associations not affiliated with junior “A” teams. When Rennie saw his “target” players were still available, he traded the 26th and 42nd picks to the Port Coquitlam Saints for Dylan Nishiyama and Brayden Zunti.
Islanders GM Greg Rennie with Semiahmoo goaltender Ivan Rojas Jr. at Saturday’s draft. Both were regulars with the Saints intermediate “A” team last season. Nishyama is the son of former Ladner Pioneer standout Jim Nishiyama. The Abbotsford native was an assistant captain and managed 15 points in 20 games. Zunti had 18 points in as many games. He brought his career to the Mainland after being named Vancouver Island’s top midget player in 2015. “Both can come in here and play. Whether it’s junior ‘A’ or junior ‘B’ tier one, it’s up to them and how they look at training camp. “Dylan’s dad having connections here is something we are always looking for.” Rennie then had to do some scrambling to
secure the player he wanted all along — goaltender Ivan Rojas Jr. When he realized the Saints were going to use the 26th pick to land the Semiahmoo goaltender, Rennie acquired Victoria’s 25th and 33rd picks for future considerations. The addition of Rojas Jr. gives the Islanders more depth in the crease than perhaps any other position on the floor. Brody Harris and Roman Rose are both slated to return with three and two years respectively of junior eligibility remaining. There is also Jarvis Dashkewytch and Brayden Maskell from last year’s intermediate “A” team, along with Matt Hills who enjoyed a solid season at the junior “B” level. They are all joined by the incoming midget grads including Rojas Jr. Delta closed out the draft by taking Surrey’s Kevin Sobey (33rd overall) and Semiahmoo’s Jacob Podgornik (39th) in the fourth round). Again, family connections played a factor. Podgornik’s older north Mitch was on the intermediate “A” team last season. Boxla Bits… The Islanders are sorting out their coaching staff with Kyle Goundrey returning for his second season to oversee the junior “A” team, while Rennie will be in charge of the junior “B” tier one team — on top of his GM duties. Look for a shift in the coming season’s home game schedule. The junior As will remain Saturday nights but the tier one “B” team is expected to take the Sunday night time slot. This will mean fresh players available for callup duty rather than a year ago when the intermediate team played on Friday nights.
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Golden Seals crowned Pee Wee Party champs
It was a thrilling victory in the Pee Wee Division final for the Golden Seals at South Delta Minor Hockey’s Party In Da House Tournament. The Golden Seals capped a memorable weekend with a 4-3 shootout win over the C2s in Sunday afternoon’s championship game — backed by game MVP goaltender Oskar McPhie. The road to the title included a semifinal win over the first place North Stars after going 2-2 in round-robin play to
finish fourth. The team also includes: Tyson Lingham, Alistair Campbell, Amir Schur, Nathan Westeringh, Kai Stewart, Oliver Melynchuk, Will Salaken, Will Mauro, Brady Stolen, Gabe Koot, Matthew Cushing, Corbin Hunter, Nicholas L’heureux, Ravel Desyoners and Trevin Price. The Golden Seals are coached by Mike McPhie with assistants Brinsley Salaken, Kenji Stewart and Jeff Melynchuk.
PHOTO BY ADRIAN MCNAIR
After coming through with a semi-final victory over the first place North Stars (above) the Golden Seals went on to be crowned South Delta Party In Da House Pee Wee champions after slipping past C2s on Sunday afternoon at the Ladner Leisure Centre. The team will now represent South Delta in the Delta Cup.
Malentsyn now member of powerhouse Swift Current team IAN JACQUES
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Beck Malenstyn is now healthy and contributing to what could be a memorable season for the Swift Current Broncos. The 19-year-old South Delta forward was part of a nineplayer deal that saw him move to the Broncos from the Calgary Hitmen. The trade also included 20-year-old Matteo Gennaro and a 2018 fifth-round bantam pick going to Swift Current for 20-year-old centre Conner Chaulk, 18-year-old defenceman Dom Schmiemann, 17-year-old
centre Riley Stotts, the rights to 17-year-old forward Josh Prokop, 15-year-old goaltending prospect Ethan Hein and a secondround pick in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft. Malenstyn, who signed a three-year entry level deal with the Washington Capitals last April, suited up for 74 games for the Hitmen over the past two seasons registering 59 points. He was the Capitals’ fifth round pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. “We feel we really added to our hockey club and this trade is a good fit for both teams,” said Broncos head coach and director of player personnel
Manny Viveiros. “Gennaro and Malenstyn are established players and we are excited about getting these kids here.” While the Hitmen are sitting well below .500, the Broncos’ have the second best record in the WHL (28-10-3-0) and are in position to contend for their first league championship in 25 years. Malenstyn, who played just four games with Calgary before being injured on Sept. 30, made his Swift Current debut Dec. 27 against Moose Jaw and now has five points in seven games, including a pair of goals. The Broncos’ roster also
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includes Richmond native and team captain Glenn Gawdin, 20, who is third in league scoring with 73 points, including 32 goals. He recently signed an entry level deal with the Calgary Flames. The Broncos are on a collision course with Saskatchewan rival Moose Jaw Warriors who own a league best 33-6-1-2 record. Malenstyn came through the South Delta Minor Hockey Association before shifting his career to the Okanagan Hockey Academy where he played two seasons of Bantam Prep and year of Midget Prep before joining the Hitmen.
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OLDHAVER, Anne E. June 20, 1934 - December 4, 2017 Anne passed away on December 4, 2017 at the age of 83. She leaves behind daughters Jacqueline and Louise, and grandchildren Steven, Joanna, Nathan, and Matthew. Born in Winnipeg, Anne moved with her family to Osoyoos, BC, to Streetsville, ON, and then back to Kelowna where she met her husband Alvin Oldhaver. Anne co-owned a service station with Al i n Ts a w w a s s e n a n d w a s i n v o l v e d i n t h e Tsawwassen Business Association and in the Ladner Lions Club. Anne loved to help make her world a better place - working to get the Farm Training Center started in East Delta, being part of the May Day committee in Ladner, chairing the Ts a w w a s s e n S u n F e s t i v a l a n d t h e M i s s Tsawwassen Pageant. In 1985 the Delta Chamber of Commerce awarded Anne and Al “Good Citizen of the Year”. In retirement, Anne and Al enjoyed being snowbirds in Arizona. After Al passed away, Anne resumed her community service as Chair of the McKee Senior’s Society, tirelessly raising funds to build McKee Senior’s Recreation Center and enjoying her Thursday nights with “Jammers”. Anne’s optimism and cheerfulness will be missed by us all. A Celebration of Life will be held on January 13th, 2018 at 1 pm at McKee Senior’s Recreation Center in Ladner, BC. In Lieu of Flowers, please donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation: http://www.heartandstroke.ca/
PELIPADA, Dionisia (Doning) Merluza Dionisia Pelipada was born in Pagbilao, Quezon, Philippines, 93 years ago. She is predeceased by her parents, Feliciano and Urbana Merluza, her spouse, Antonio J Pelipada, her son, Bernard Pelipada, her daughter Myrna Pelipada Chitngwe and three great-grandchildren.
MEINKE, Doris Evelyn August 10, 1956 - December 30, 2017 Doris was born in Ocean Falls, moving to Campbell River and then to Vancouver. She attended UBC, where she obtained her BA, and then Master’s Degree in Germanic Literature, including a summer of academic work in Germany. She was very passionate about literature and music. Before she retired, Doris worked as an educator, first with adults and then in high schools. She cared deeply about her students’ education,especially for those new to Canada. Doris had a genuine love for music, poetry, and cats. She never missed the chance to go to the Symphony and she was a true fan of the music and writings of Leonard Cohen. She loved to see and walk close to the ocean, especially on stormy days. Family was very important to Doris. She went out of her way to let her family know that she cared and she was thinking of them, even when she was going through her own difficult times. Doris was a genuine, funny and loving person. Doris is predeceased by her parents, Hans and Johanna, and her sister Giesela. She is survived by her husband Byron Wilson, her daughter Emma, sons Carsten and Nikolas, sisters Hannelore and Eleonore and her loving nieces and nephews and their children. Open house at 6575 Holly Park Drive on Saturday, January 6 from 1-4 PM, Service to be held at a date TBA to ensure safe travel. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Delta Hospital or the B.C. Cancer Agency.
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