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City sticks with ammonia Emergency response exercise simulates leak at recreation centre

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Delta will be sticking with ammonia. The city coordinated an interagency emergency response exercise last Thursday based on a simulated ammonia leak at the South Delta Recreation Centre. Ammonia is used in mechanical refrigeration systems, including those in ice rinks. It’s used in liquid form but becomes a gas once released into the air. The colourless gas is toxic if inhaled. The city notes the training exercise provided an opportunity for staff and stakeholders to practice their response and review emergency protocol for the safe evacuation and containment of a chemical leak. Adjacent community groups, schools and businesses also took part in the exercise by reviewing their own procedures. Delta’s contracted refrigeration plant maintenance provider also completed a full review of ammonia safe work policies and procedures. The exercise was conducted in response to last October’s tragedy in Fernie, B.C. where three workers doing routine maintenance at an ice rink were killed by an ammonia leak. Acting Delta city manager Ken Kuntz said the city is not looking at switching from ammonia to another coolant system. “These are tried and true refrigeration systems and over the years with the WorkSafe and Technical Safety B.C. regulations we’ve had constant upgrades to the safety systems and even the

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City staff take part in an exercise last Thursday that simulated an ammonia leak at the South Delta Recreation Centre in Tsawwassen. way they’re configured,” he said. “So, for example, you could have your refrigeration system co-mingled with where people came and went in the building. You can’t do any of that anymore. As we replace chillers and other large components, we’ve built separate rooms and separate alarm systems. There’s basically a triple safety system on them and we continue to

upgrade as rules and regulations come along.” Four years ago, an ammonia leak forced the shutdown of the Dawson Creek Curling Club and Memorial Arena. No one was hurt in that incident but the city decided to switch to a Freon coolant system. A consultant’s report for Dawson Creek council noted the majority of refrigerated recrea-

tion facilities in Canada still use ammonia as a refrigerant. At one time that was universal, but over time approximately one-quarter of facilities have converted to Freon, while a few use C02. Mayor Lois Jackson in a news release said Delta will ensure all safety requirements are met and staff are well prepared to respond to the unlikely event of an emergency.

It’s a smaller than usual increase. The city is proposing a property tax increase of 1.95 per cent this year, which works out to about $45 for the average home. That doesn’t include a $25 hike to the utility bill, nor what other taxing authorities like TransLink plan to take from homeowners. The tax increase breaks down to 0.75 per cent to maintain city services, 0.4 per cent for the Civic Building Program and 0.8 per cent for the Neighbourhood Road Improvements Plan. “We did get some significant new growth and that allowed us to lower the tax rate. When we got the Fortis expansion in Tilbury, that was a considerable amount of tax revenue,” said finance director Karl Preuss. He explained the building program will be an ongoing $4 million fund to properly maintain buildings as well as replace smaller ones used by community groups. Last year council approved a 2.75 per cent property tax hike, which worked out to a $61 increase for the average home. The previous year saw a 3.5 per cent hike that translated into an increase of approximately $75 on the Delta portion of the property tax bill. Residents can provide feedback by Jan. 26 by visiting delta.citizenbudget.com, emailing finance@delta.ca or calling 604-946-3230.

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Delta Zoning Bylaw

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Delta City Council will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017: Date & Time: Location:

Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 7:00 PM Council Chamber, Delta City Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2

The City of Delta is proposing to adopt a new Zoning Bylaw to replace the current “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” . Proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 establishes regulations which apply to every property in Delta. It regulates matters including, but not limited to, land use, size and height of buildings and structures, setbacks, lot size and dimensions, landscaping and fencing, parking and loading, secondary suites, in-ground basements, and home occupations. The proposed new Zoning Bylaw has a user-friendly structure and layout including illustrations and updated language. Regulations have been streamlined including consolidation of similar zones and uses, updating and refinement of commercial and industrial zones including the incorporation of new uses without changing the general intent, and updating and refining of definitions and requirements throughout the bylaw in all zones. A full copy of the bylaw can be viewed online at www.delta.ca/zoningreview or at the Community Planning and Development Department at City Hall. Below is a summary of key changes.

Overview of Changes

New regulations for single detached residential and duplex residential include:

A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to this bylaw at that time. Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaw. A speakers list will be available for the public to sign in the City Hall lobby 30 minutes prior to the start of the Public Hearing. Speakers will be asked to come forward in the order of the speakers list and will be allowed up to five minutes to address Council regarding the bylaw under consideration. Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604.946.3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than 4:00 PM on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning the project after the Public Hearing has concluded.

• A minimum 12 m lot width would be

established for the smallest single detached residential zone (not including the Coach House Zone). • Half storey attic space would not add to floor space ratio calculation where there is no in-ground basement. • A maximum 24 m² floor area exclusion would be given for attached or detached garages accommodating only one motor vehicle (double garages would continue to be given a 42 m² exclusion). • Maximum height for side-by-side duplexes would be increased from 1.5 storeys to 2.5 storeys. • Accessory structures, except detached garages and greenhouses, would be limited in size to 10 m². • Covered decks or porches would not be permitted for accessory structures.

New regulations for secondary suites and parking include:

• Secondary suites would only be permitted on lots at least 15 m wide.

• Suite parking would not be permitted in front yards.

Affected Lands Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 will affect all lands and the surface of the water within the City of Delta.This does not include First Nations Lands.

• Suite parking spaces and driveways must be set back 1 m from side lot lines.

Healthy community and sustainability provisions include:

• Requirement for a minimum of 20% of

Additional Information: Additional information, a copy of the bylaw and overall zoning maps, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected from Wednesday, January 17, 2018 until Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Delta City Hall:

Community Planning and Development Department

Hours:

8:30 AM to 4:45 PM, Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday, & Friday (except statutory holidays)

Email:

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8:30 AM to 8:00 PM Thursday Staff Contact:

Laura Ryan – 604.946.3395

Web Location:

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Phone:

604.946.3380

4669 62 Street–Holly Elementary School This property, which is currently split zoned, would be zoned P Public use to reflect the current school use and accessory child day care use.

5421 10 Avenue–Sundial The RT50 Townhouse Residential 50 zone has been created as an underlying zone to the Land Use Contract which regulates this property.

5800 Mountain View Boulevard Delta Hospital This site, which is currently zoned P Public Use, would be zoned HC Health Care Zone to more accurately reflects the current and future uses on the site.

• Two enclosed parking spaces would be

required for the principal residence with a secondary suite in dwellings constructed after July 26, 2010.

City of Delta

The following properties are being rezoned:

new apartment units to be “adaptable” to cater to accessibility needs of the elderly or physically challenged. • Strengthened provisions for landscaping, tree planting, and screening. • Minimum indoor and outdoor amenity space requirements for multi-unit residential uses and minimum outdoor amenity space requirements for industrial uses. • Licensed childcare facilities permitted in more zones, including core commercial, public parks, and some multi-unit residential zones. • A 15% parking reduction for multi-unit residential, mixed use and commercial zones along Scott Road. • Requirement for 20% of parking spaces to have electric vehicle charging infrastructure for multi-unit residential and mixed-use zones. • Allowance for parking reductions for car share programs. • Bicycle parking requirements for multi-unit residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and public uses. • Garbage and recycling storage space requirements for multi-unit residential and commercial use.

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The PF1 Funeral Home 1 zone has been created as an underlying zone to the Land Use Contract which regulates this property.

5530, 5538 & 5546 Grove Avenue and 4977, 4987 & 4997 55B Street The RS1 Single Detached Residential 1 zone would be established as the underlying zone to the Land Use Contract which regulates these properties.

8486 & 8458 112 Street Delta-owned properties Properties would be rezoned from residential to P Public Use consistent with the North Delta Area Plan. The existing residential use would be legally nonconforming.

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No plan to combat odours

Enviro-Smart still figuring out next step at its East Ladner composting facility IAN JACQUES

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It will be at least another 45 days before Metro Vancouver will decide whether to grant EnviroSmart Organics its air quality permit. Ray Robb, manager of Metro Vancouver’s Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Division, told the Optimist Monday that following a meeting last week, officials for the East Ladner composting facility said they need that time to figure out a plan. “The air quality permit, which they do not have, and we believe strongly that they need, and to comply with the law, they are in the process of trying to obtain that,” Robb said. “Until such time as they actually get a permit and comply with it, they will not be in compliance with the law.” Robb said Metro Vancouver has told the company it will continue to consider whether there is a need to take action. “They know what we want. They operate other facilities and they know the general standards in lots of other places for new facilities, so that’s what we are expecting here,” Robb said. “The status quo is not acceptable and won’t be allowed. We have told them that we are looking for dramatically different treatment than they are currently doing.” Enviro-Smart, which is owned by Green for Life Environmental Inc., a Toronto-based company,

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Hundreds of complaints have been lodged about the odours coming from Enviro-Smart’s 72nd Street composting operation. has been working with Metro Vancouver on its air quality permit since last summer when Metro urged the company to apply for the permit following a surge in resident complaints over odours. “We recognize there is not a lot they can do right now, but we have told them that our expectation is that they will need to put in a facility that meets best available control technology,” added Robb. “Either they look at the technology that Surrey put in or they put in technology that achieves the same kind of results for the community.” Robb said it is a complicated process and he understands the frus-

trations that have been expressed in comments from area residents. “It’s the way the process is. We can’t simply say put in this size scrubber, or this size bio-filter, we have to tell them what the goal is and they come back to us with their plans to achieve that goal,” said Robb. The Optimist reached out via email to EnviroSmart for comment, but didn’t receive a response by press deadline. Meanwhile, Delta continues to monitor the situation. “What I have asked staff to do is to get out a document that will lay out the responsibilities

of everyone involved,” said Mayor Lois Jackson. “We have the Ministry of Environment, Metro Vancouver, plus the permitting and the air quality control and our situation, which is different again, plus the Agricultural Land Commission, so there is a myriad of hands in this situation. Where does that leave Delta in what we can or cannot do given all the other senior jurisdictions? That’s the question that we need some answers to.” Jackson said she hopes that staff brief will be available to send out to the community within the next week. “It’s a very complicated file. It’s like follow the

bouncing ball,” she said. “Everything seemed to work fine for the longest time and then this past summer the odour complaints went way up. We had 500 complaints, so something happened and we need to find out why. We need to find out who has jurisdiction and how we can work together. It’s very concerning to me that this has occurred.” It was confirmed last week that Enviro Smart’s East Ladner facility will be receiving all of the City of Richmond’s organic materials starting Feb. 1. Join the conversation at

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Windstorm wreaks havoc in South Delta Trees toppled and power cut to thousands as strong winds blow through Sunday morning IAN JACQUES

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South Deltans were forced to clean up after a powerful windstorm toppled trees and knocked out power to thousands for several hours on Sunday. According to BC Hydro, at the peak of the storm 8,200 customers lost power in the Ladner area. BC Hydro spokesperson Mora Scott said most of the outages occurred around 6 a.m. with the majority of residents getting their lights turned back on by mid-afternoon. “A number of trees and branches that came down onto wires knocked power out for our customers, which is pretty typical during a windstorm like this,” said Scott. “Crews spent most of the day repairing downed lines, transformers and power poles.” Delta police were kept busy responding to downed power lines as well as multiple false alarms. DPD public affairs coordinator Cris Leykauf said the headquarters building

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This large tree damaged three properties in Beach Grove when it came down during Sunday’s windstorm. in Ladner was operational throughout the storm, running on a generator until power was restored. Leykauf said officers also responded to a number of downed tree complaints. A tree fell across power lines at 104th Street and 59th Avenue, forcing police shut down traffic in

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Police find ‘no criminality’ in case of body found in water IAN JACQUES

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Delta police are still working on notifying next of kin following the recovery of a body last Wednesday in Ladner slough, but consider the case closed. DPD public affairs coordinator Cris Leykauf said the incident is not deemed suspicious and the name of the deceased will not be released.

“There is no criminality to the incident. In a case such as this we would not release the name of the victim,” Leykauf told the Optimist. Just before 10 a.m. on Jan. 17, police were contacted by a person out walking their dog near Harbour Park in Ladner, who reported seeing a body in the water. The park was immediately closed to traffic and public access.

With the assistance of the Delta Fire Department and the New Westminster police boat, officers were able to recover the body shortly after 1 p.m. The police department’s forensic identification section was also on scene investigating. PHOTO BY IAN JACQUES

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Tour de Delta is an international cycling event that is comprised of three days of races open to professional and amateur male and female cyclists. The event takes place July 6 to 8, 2018. The Tour de Delta Board is seeking a Director for the following position: • Sponsorship Director

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Tsawwassen marine artist John Horton has seen his work used for another commemorative coin from the Royal Canadian Mint. This latest coin, launched last week, recognizes the 240th anniversary of British explorer Captain James Cook’s arrival at the summer village of the Nuu-chahnulth at Nootka Sound. The silver dollar coin, released individually as well as with a gold plating version as part of a set, depicts Cook (holding a telescope in one hand and admiralty orders in the other), his two ships (the Resolution and the Discovery) with a group of Nuu-chah-nulth in a canoe at Nootka Sound. Horton, who spent a few weeks working on the

If you are interested in being appointed to this position, please submit a brief resumé and covering letter indicating your interest, why you would like to serve on the Board, and any relevant knowledge and experience you may have. Appointment is for a one year term. Submissions received will only be used for the purpose of selecting this position, and are protected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Please forward your submission by Monday, February 12, 2018 to: Delta City Hall Parks, Recreation & Culture Department Attn: Carol Chard 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604.946.4693 Email: cchard@delta.ca For additional information, please contact Carol Chard, Manager of Sport Development and Community Events, at 604.946.3304. City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 604.946.4141 www.delta.ca

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Leadership candidate makes stop in Ladner Andrew Wilkinson among six in Liberal race IAN JACQUES

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Backed by 13 current MLAs and boasting a wealth of political and career experience, Andrew Wilkinson feels he’s best suited to be the next leader of the B.C. Liberal Party. The VancouverQuilchena MLA made a stop in Ladner last Thursday where he met with party supporters as he enters the stretch run of the leadership race. Wilkinson is vying for the top job against Mike de Jong, Michael Lee, Todd Stone, Sam Sullivan and former Conservative South Surrey-White Rock MP Dianne Watts. Party members will elect a new leader during a three-day period starting Feb. 1 with an announcement expected after the vote closes on Feb. 3. “Visiting south of the Fraser is very important in this leadership race because we have a lot of support in this part of the world,” Wilkinson told the Optimist prior to his presentation. “It’s very important to come out here and hear what people have to say. The significant advantage that I have is that I

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Liberal MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena Andrew Wilkinson made a stop at the Ladner Community Centre last Thursday night to visit with party supporters. Wilkinson is among six candidates seeking the party leadership. have lived and worked all over B.C., so I have a very good feel for the whole province. Plus I have the depth of experience and the skills to take on this challenge.” On the night of Wilkinson’s visit, a major accident in the George Massey Tunnel tied up traffic for hours, which was not lost on the would-be party leader. “On the way here today we got to the Bridgeport exit and it was an hour and 20 minutes to get through

the tunnel because there had been an accident. It needs to get fixed. It’s the biggest traffic bottleneck in British Columbia. Tunnels will not last for another 50 years,” he said. “This is something that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later.” During this leadership campaign, Wilkinson said affordability has been a major issue throughout the province, and an issue that he expects will be top of mind in the lead-up to the next election.

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Murphy’s Law

TED MURPHY

wo vices are poised to potentially descend on Delta in the coming months, but it’s curious that the reception they’re getting from city leaders is markedly different. The federal government is expected to legalize marijuana sometime later this year, which has prompted those over at city hall to compile a laundry list of concerns. Delta doesn’t want to see pot grown on local farmland due to its impact on food security and public safety, worried that large-scale pot farms could be a draw for organized crime. The city is also raising questions over public consumption, where marijuana will be sold, how tax revenues will be split and more. They’re all legitimate issues that must be sorted out but it’s hard not to get the sense that Delta would have been a whole lot happier if Justin Trudeau’s Liberals had never started the country down this path. Compare that with the $70-million casino/hotel complex Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd. is proposing to build where the Delta Town & Country Inn now stands. Delta council won’t make a decision on the application until after a public hearing that will likely be held this spring, but the fact the city expressed interest when the B.C. Lottery Corporation came around looking to locate another gambling facility south of the Fraser River suggests there’s some level of support. Delta hasn’t been shy about writing to senior governments with its thoughts on marijuana, but with the prospect of a gambling venue operating here, the city hasn’t had anything to say on the shocking absence of regulations and enforcement that allowed large-scale money laundering to take place at casinos across B.C. Funny, because I thought we’d be talking about the same organized crime groups that are poised to overrun our pot farms. What’s more, Gateway would like to break ground this fall, which would make for an amazingly quick approval process given it only submitted a formal rezoning application two months ago. Maybe that’s just the proponent being overly optimistic, but I get the sense the company wouldn’t feel that way without good reason. The bottom line is that it’s not blowin’ smoke to suggest Delta has millions of reasons to support the casino and far fewer to endorse legalized pot.

Social media is useful tool to learn about neighbourhood

bet you didn’t know there’s a housing shortage for the Norway rats of Beach Grove. The local rats are finding it hard to find shelter from the cold due to demolitions and new construction so they decided our crawl space was a good place to call home. These noisy Norwegian nocturnal rodents are a challenge so after several failed attempts to poison them it was time to find an expert. Like any social media junkie, I turned to Facebook for help. A few months ago I joined an open group on Facebook called Tsawwassen Loop and it’s awesome. I posted a request for recommendations for a pest control company and within minutes I had the name of Randy Bilesky of Go Green Pest Control. Two hours later he was showing me how the Norwegians were invading our peaceful home. My post received 45 comments and I learned a lot about rats. Peanut butter is a very effective bait, ultrasound and rat zappers work wonders and I have instructions for a DYI five-gallon bucket mouse trap. I am thrilled. Every day I discover all sorts of interesting tidbits about my community from the 1,800 members

Community Comment INGRID ABBOTT

of Tsawwassen Loop. Lost or found a dog, a cat, or a goat, post it here. Need a painter, a guitar repaired, a place to live, a math tutor, or where Chad the barber has gone, you’ll get answers. Criminal activity is a hot topic and also important. Group members ask if anyone knows why they suddenly hear sirens, what was that police action in front of the blue house last night and what happened at the local hotel the other morning? There are reports of break and enters, traffic accidents, road rage and suspicious behaviour. The Facebook page Ladner’s Landing was created three years ago and it’s the most successful with 4,180 members with an average of 10 postings a day.

Send them a request and let them know where you live and you’re in. Facebook community pages are the perfect example of how social media is a positive. Our neighbours are keeping an eye out for each other and reporting it, they’re sharing good experiences and bad. It’s an online version of old radio shows like swap n shop and the party line all wrapped into one information highway. I also follow other informative local Facebook pages such as Sunny Tsawwassen, Ladner/ Tsw Buy Sell and the Ladner Business Association. Too rushed to read the Optimist, then follow our Facebook page for up to date news and alerts. I think of social media as a safety issue. Imagine when that inevitable big earthquake strikes and you are desperate for information. Once the Internet is working Tsawwassen Loop and Ladner’s Landing are sure to give you what you need to stay safe. If you’re not already signed up to these Facebook pages then please join us, because I want to know what you know. Ingrid Abbott is freelance broadcaster and writer who can justify all that time spent on social media because it’s educational.

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Letters

Ruth R uth Pearson earson is 90!

Small actions pay big dividends

Editor: There are some little things that the police force does that are out of the everyday sight of the public, but are worthy of commendation. During a recent power outage in parts of Ladner, a majority of motorists drove blithely through the intersection of Ladner Trunk Road and 53rd Street as if without a care in the world despite the fact traffic lights at that intersection were not functioning properly. It was

more a matter of motorists seeing who could be first into the intersection and to heck with all other traffic. Of course, the pedestrians attempting to cross in the marked crosswalks were as if they were adrift on a raft on a stormy sea desperately seeking safety. A telephone call to the Delta police office to advise the operator of the situation was made and within a short spell, a Delta police vehicle appeared and was posi-

tioned near the intersection. It was not long before one westbound driver zipped through the intersection and whammo, without hesitation, the police vehicle was up and on the driver’s tail pulling him [or her] over at the Shell station just to the west of the intersection. Quick action that was appreciated. It was not long after that an eastbound motorist swished through the same intersection and a second police vehicle was on his

East Ladner residents don’t need more waste coming to foul air

Editor: Re: Ladner to get Richmond’s organic waste, Jan. 17 It’s a new year and with it comes more waste from Richmond. East Ladner residents and beyond have been suffering with vile odours from Enviro-Smart’s processing facility for years. Now additional tonnage will be coming from Richmond and we are being promised, once again, although admitting no guarantees from GFL,

that very aggressive steps will be taken to address all the odour complaints. The Vancouver Landfill has built a mountain of regional garbage in Delta and now more of Richmond’s waste is being trucked here through our community. Richmond residents have complained and they don’t want their own waste and odour, so there’s been a solution made for them — send it to Delta. With the environment seemingly being a huge

concern, why do we have to suffer intolerable air quality and health concerns? Delta’s residents should be “guaranteed” our air quality is rigorously monitored and free of these problems. Delta council must stand up and be heard on behalf of Delta residents and not succumb to a path of least resistance for the residents of Richmond. When is enough enough? Maureen Husband

Gov’t taking over for organized crime

Editor: Re: Greed turns governments into bookie, bootlegger and dealer, Community Comment, Jan. 19 Greg Hoover’s take on government taxation on liquor and marijuana is satirical, honest and actually humorous in a very sad way. What Hoover says is the absolute truth about

the effects of legalizing marijuana. Being able to buy alcohol at grocery stores is all about the government realizing the profits to be made. What about the expense of the medical costs to the taxpayer for the abuse of these substances, not to mention the potential loss of

farmland in Delta to marijuana? I worry about the youth and what kind of foundation we are providing for them. Our government is taking over what organized crime used to do to operate off the profits. There must be a better way. Margot Millen

[or her] tail and nabbed the culprit. And with all of that, the sun burst through in all its magnificence. Those two examples of quick police action, while seemingly insignificant in the overall scheme of daily life in this community, represent the little things the Delta Police Department engages in on a daily basis for the safety of all of us — including those drivers who fail to heed the law. S. Cruickshank

Do opponents have to drive at rush hour?

Editor: Do any of the opponents to replacing the George Massey Tunnel with a bridge have to drive morning and night rush hours between 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 and 6:30 p.m.? The intersection of No. 5 Road and Steveston Highway is also one of the worst traffic problems which would be eliminated by a new bridge. The existing tunnel designed back in the 1950s is not capable of handling today’s traffic volume. Car and truck traffic is not going to diminish in spite of the Greens and their nonsolution ideas. Name the new bridge after George Massey and get on with the project. Oh, and it’s time to stop laying blame on Christy Clark. Clark has left the building. Tom Moore

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Community

Tiny house will create too many challenges

Living Matters

BARBARA GUNN

I get the attraction of the tiny house. It’s cute. It’s compact. It’s cozy. If a home can be called adorable, the tiny house surely can. It’s this — the ittybitty homestead — that’s become my evening companion of late during the chilly days of winter. I found a television station that invited me to watch programming on tiny houses — pretty much non-stop — and I more than happily accepted. “Think I’ll read for a bit,” the husband will say after dinner. “Think I’ll watch some TV,” I will say. “Tiny houses?” the husband will inquire. “You got it,” I’ll say. Tiny houses, in case you haven’t heard, have become all the rage. You can’t have a dinner party for a dozen guests when you live in a tiny house.

But you’ll probably have I’d probably use heada flip-down kitchen table phones.” where you and your sweetGranted, while the ie can sit down to eat. allure of the tiny house You can’t have a soaker would be significant — for tub when you live in a tiny one thing, I’d be forced to house. You can’t have a edit back my collection grand staircase that leads of 22 casserole dishes, 35 to the four-bedroom sleep- photo albums and 48 bath ing quarters. But you’ll probWe’d only ably have a shower stall that can accombe able to have modate most, if not a six-inch-high all, of your body. And Christmas tree, you’ll probably have a retractable ladfor instance, der than leads up to and we’d have the single bedroom, to keep it on a which will allow you to stretch out, but not windowsill. to stand up. What’s not to love? “I could really go for a tiny house,” I towels — there would be informed the husband. challenges. We’d only be This, while we were eating able to have a six-inchspaghetti in front of the high Christmas tree, for fire. instance, and we’d have “Could both of us be in to keep it on a windowsill. the kitchen at the same And if we had out-of-town time?” asked the husband. visitors, we’d likely be able “You know, to whip up the to feed them, but they’d be pasta?” eating standing up. “Of course not,” I said. “So how tiny are tiny “A tiny house is tiny.” houses anyway?” asked “What if I wanted to the husband. read and you wanted to “They can be really watch TV?” he continued. tiny,” I said. “Like even 100 I considered my square feet.” response. “That’s pretty tiny,” he “Well,” I said. “If we observed. lived in a tiny house, I Point taken, I guess. probably wouldn’t feel the Perhaps we’ll steer clear of need to watch TV shows tiny for now. I’ll get my fix on tiny houses. But if I did, on evening TV.

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YOUR SAFE RIDE HOME

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Giant Book Sale coordinator Judith Dinwoodie holds a few jigsaw puzzles that will be for sale at this year’s event.

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Those who like to curl up with a good book might want to visit Tsawwassen’s KinVillage Community Centre this week. The centre’s annual Giant Book Sale begins tomorrow and runs through to Saturday.

There will be approximately 12,000 to 15,000 books for sale, says coordinator Judith Dinwoodie. “We have every category under the sun,” she says, adding with a chuckle there’s “a million and one children’s books.” There are more than just books at the sale. Shoppers can browse jig-

saw puzzles, board games, CDs and DVDs as well. The sale takes place Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave. Dinwoodie advises those coming to bring their own bags.

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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Everyone of all ages and abilities are welcome to Knit & Stitch on Wednesday, Jan. 24 from 7 to 8 p.m. Pack up your needles and yarn and head to the Tsawwassen Library. Knitting, crocheting, quilting and weaving are fun ways to connect across the generations. Share ideas, techniques, and good conversation every Wednesday. Delta Hospice Society welcomes adults who have experienced the death of a loved one to join its selfcare/relaxation group to learn a variety of self-care techniques 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. Delta Hospice Society welcomes people from the time of diagnosis of cancer, during treatment, remission or recurrence to join its Cancer Support Group. Participants will have opportunities to share their experiences, feel less isolated, and feel comforted

by the support of others. Six sessions, led by a counsellor, on alternate Thursdays, starts Thursday, Jan. 25 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Please pre-register by calling 604-948-0660. Program is complimentary. Are your photos instaworthy? Calling all kids between the ages of 8 and 12 for a photo shoot at the Tsawwassen Library on Photo Friday, Jan. 26 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Whether your photos are for fun or for your family, come learn some tips and tricks to up your photo game. Kids! Get your hands on a Makey Makey on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. Turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the Internet. Learn how pencil lead can open and close electrical circuits, turn bananas into a piano and use playdoh as a controller for a video game. 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 Nature presents: Birding where no one has birded before: The northern boreal forests of Saskatchewan, Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Benediction

Lutheran Church, 56th St. & 6th Ave., Tsawwassen. Laura Stewart is a fourth year Faculty of Science Student in the Environmental Science program at UBC. She will talk about her experiences as a co-op student working for Environment Canada and the song birds of the boreal forests of Saskatchewan. Contact tom.bearss@dccnet. com for more info. All ages are welcome and the event is free. Delta Hospice Society invites adults who have experienced the death of a loved one to come together and participate in a supportive group. Participants will have opportunities to share their experiences and feelings, and learn how to navigate their grief process. Six sessions, led by a bereavement counsellor, starts Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Please pre-register by calling 604-948-0660. Program is complimentary. French language preschool Lutins du Bois, 785-49th St., Tsawwassen, is having an open house on Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call 604-948-1222 for more info. Non-French speaking families are welcome. Morning classes and outdoor/nature afternoon classes are available. lutins_ du_bois@csf.bc.ca. Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions is a free six-week workshop at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting Feb. 8. Healthy eating, exercise, managing pain and difficult emotions discussed. All participants receive the “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions” book at no cost. Open to all adults. Caregivers are also welcome to attend. Register with UVic at 604-940-1273 or www.selfmanagementbc.ca.

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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 on Thursday, Feb. 15, 7:15 p.m. at the Kiwanis Longhouse, 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. John Horton, internationally acclaimed naval artist will present an illustrated history of the Fraser River; 10,000 years ago to the arrival of western culture and present day and the many changes forced on the Fraser River Delta. For more information please contact SouthDeltaNewcomers@ gmail.com. If you have children between the ages of 2 and 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. 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. If you are a parent or caregiver of a baby 15 months or younger, register now for the January session of Parent-Child 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, 10 to 11 a.m. at Tsawwassen Library; and Fridays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library. 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. 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.

FUND RAISERS Trivia Night. A fundraiser for Delta Gymnastics to keep its gym safe and up to date will be held on Saturday, March 10 at Ladner Community Centre, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fun, food and fast moving games, www. deltagymnastics.com or call 604-943-0460.

SPECIAL EVENTS The Giant Book Sale at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen, takes place Thursday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. World Day of Prayer, Friday, March 2 at 1 p.m. at Ladner United Church. Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe Collectible Sale

— March 2 and 3. Antique, vintage and new – furniture, silver, crystal, china, jewelry, art pieces, books, stamps and more. Visit the Shoppe at 1521-56th St., Friday, March 2, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 3, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ARTS TGIF II - a new art show is ongoing at Gallery 1710 – 1710-56th St. Reception Sunday, Jan. 28 from 1 until 4 p.m., with entertainment, food and beautiful art. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Feb. 3. Embodied art therapy presentation and painting party Feb. 19 at Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172-56th St. Painting party starts at 6:30 p.m., presentation from 7 to 8 p.m. Event and party are free. Limited space. Registration by email: deltaarttherapy@ gmail.com. Presenter: Teresa Massel BN, BCATR, registered art therapist. The event is for adults, especially older adults, adults with adolescents and health professionals. Mark your calendar to schedule weekly musical playdates with Loades of Music Concert Band. Adults with woodwinds, brass and percussion instruments meet Thursdays 1 to 3 p.m. at Saviour Lutheran Church in Ladner. For more info email loadesofmusic@gmail.com

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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Tom Shaw Conference W L T OTL Pts Delta 33 2 0 3 69 Richmond 26 6 1 2 55 North Van 25 11 0 3 53 Grandview 21 14 1 2 45 Port Moody 10 24 0 2 22 Harold Brittain Conference R. Meadows 24 11 1 1 50 Abbotsford 22 12 1 3 48 Langley 14 21 1 2 31 Mission 15 23 0 1 31 Aldergrove 13 22 1 2 29 Surrey 1 35 0 1 3 Scores Delta 4

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ACADEMY HOCKEY Midget Prep W L Otl Pts Burnaby WC 25 1 1 51 Delta 23 3 1 47 Yale 19 6 2 40 N. Alberta 18 8 2 38 Okanagan R 18 7 1 37 Rink 17 5 2 36 Shawnigan 15 7 1 37 Edge 14 12 1 29 OHA Edm 12 8 4 28 Pacific Coast 12 13 1 25 Pursuit 10 16 1 21 IHA 7 11 5 19 West Van 8 16 2 18 Okanagan W 4 18 2 10 Coeur d’Alene 2 21 1 5 Banff 1 24 0 2 Bantam Varsity St, George’s #1 23 0 0 46 Delta 18 3 1 37 West Van 16 5 2 34 St. George’s #2 13 7 0 26 Okanagan 11 9 2 24 Pursuir 5 13 3 13 Edge 2 22 0 4

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Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet THURSDAY, JAN. 25 12:42 am 10.8 5:22 am 8.9 11:54 am 14.1 7:22 pm 5.6 FRIDAY, JAN. 26 2:27 am 11.5 6:32 am 10.2 12:36 pm 13.8 8:15 pm 4.3 SATURDAY, JAN. 27 3:49 am 12.5 7:59 am 10.8 1:24 pm 13.8 9:08 pm 3.3 SUNDAY, JAN. 28 4:51 am 13.1 9:24 am 11.2 2:18 pm 13.8 9:59 pm 2.3 MONDAY, JAN. 29 5:41 am 14.1 10:33 am 11.2 3:17 pm 13.8 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.

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Team Canada continued its dominance over the U.S. national team at the International Bowl’s U18 level and this time it was Delta players with leading roles. Canada capitalized on some key turnovers to defeat the United States 44-26 last Wednesday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas — home of the Dallas Cowboys. Trailing 11-6 with just over a minute remaining in the opening half, an interception by Calgary’s Jacob Biggs deep in U.S. territory set up the go-ahead major with three seconds left. It was all Canada then in the second half. On third and six, South Delta Sun Devils quarterback Michael Calvert connected with 6-foot-5 Quebec native Jashsiah Lewis-Pennicooke for a 42-yard gain. Calvert then hit Seaquam’s Jalen Philpot for a fouryard touchdown strike. An interception by Nova Scotia’s Riley Gabriel on the ensuing series gave Canada a short field to work with. Four plays later, it was back in the end zone on a run by another Nova Scotia product — Andre Simmonds — from four-yards out to make it 27-11. Calvert shared the quarterbacking duties with Quebec’s Lukas Boulanger, working the first and third quarters. He also marched Canada to a field goal on its opening possession to cut into an 8-0 US lead. Philpot was named Canada’s game’s MVP with four catches

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The B.C. contingent on the victorious U18 Canadian team at the International Bowl in Texas included (left to right) Keelan White (Handsworth), Tyson Philpot (Seaquam), Jalen Philpot (Seaquam) and Michael Calvert (South Delta). Kneeling is offensive coordinator and former B.C. Lion star Cory Philpot. for a 115-yards. His twin brother Tyson also had a prominent role, scoring on a 46-yard touchdown. Their father — former B.C. Lions star Cory Philpot — served as Canada’s offensive coordinator. All three Delta products were named to Canada’s 40-man roster back in August based on their play for Team B.C. at last summer’s 2017 Canada Cup in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Other B.C. players included Keelan White (Handsworth), Tyler Eckert (St. Thomas More) and Phil Grohovac (Mt. Doug).

With the victory, Canada’s U18 squad has won the past five of six meetings against the United States in International Bowl play. The International Bowl features a series of 12 games showcasing top players from the United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico and the Nordic nations. Canada’s U19 team dropped a 47-7 decision to the US on Friday night to conclude the event. Next up for Calvert is determining where he will continue his football career. Seventeen USports schools

from across the country have reached out to him following an outstanding high school career that concluded with him becoming the first South Delta Sun Devil in the last 25 years to be named Provincial Offensive MVP at the “AAA” level. He was a provincial all-star in his Grade 11 year after being part of a powerhouse 2000born South Delta Rams community team that won three consecutive provincial titles. Tyson Philpot has already committed to the University of Calgary.

Tunnel traffic stalls Pacers’ title bid in Richmond Massey Tunnel traffic hindered the Delta Pacers’ title bid at Steveston-London’s Bob Carkner Memorial Classic. Thursday’s northbound rush-hour collision caused havoc for the Pacers travelling to the Richmond school for their 4:30 p.m. opener against Windermere. The end result was the Vancouver opponent racing out to 25-11 lead after one quarter. Delta chipped away at the margin before eventually dropping a 78-75 decision. The Ladner school settled for fourth place in the eight-team event after wins over Point Grey (8270) and Valleyview (80-55) in consolation play. William Khuu was named to the tournament’s second all-star team. The Grade 12 guard led the near comeback win over Windermere with 31 points, including 15 in the third quarter. He also had 26 and 20 against Valleyview and Point Grey respectively. Grade 11 Kaviraj Bhandal added 18 against Valleyview and poured in 21 against Point Grey. Dean Kishiuchi chipped in to the Valleyview win with 15. On the girls’ side, the South Delta Sun Devils

salvaged a seventh-place finish with a 58-31 win over McRoberts on Saturday. Senior Jen Campbell led the way with 19 points. Caitlin Redmond added 12. The Devils opened the tournament with an 88-31 loss to eventual champion McMath Wildcats. The steady diet of Richmond schools continued with a 66-45 setback to the host Sharks. In North Delta, the Pacers settled for third place at the Seaquam Seahawks invitational senior girls tournament after a 59-40 win over the hosts. Hours earlier, Delta fell to Fleetwood Park in the semi-finals. A whopping 38 turnovers proved to be the difference. In Langley, the Sun Devils senior boys team finished third at the Mountain Invitational thanks to a couple of career-best performances. Seniors Jake Willemsen and Will Raderecht scored 52 and 29 points respectively as South Delta defeated Kwantlen Park on Saturday. The Devils opened with a win over Abbotsford before falling to Port Moody’s Heritage Woods in the semi-finals.

Pacers’ William Khuu earned all-stars honours at the Bob Carkner Memorial Classic.

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LEWIS, David Kenneth (Ken) March 27, 1926 - January 12, 2018 It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Lillian’s “darling sweetheart” of 70 years, and our dear wonderful dad. He taught us so very much, perhaps you too? Much love to all who shared their lives with dad. He and we would like to sincerely thank you for your many kindnesses and sharing of your lives and good times together. Thank you for being a friend. David (Virginia) Lewis and Jennifer (Bill) Cooper. Flowers gratefully declined, however donations in memory of Ken may be made to the BC Alzheimers Association and would be appreciated.

LYNCH, Winston Francis June 3, 1942 to January 10, 2018 It is with sadness we announce that Win Lynch passed away January 10, 2018 after a valiant fight with COPD. He was predeceased by his wife Violet Gold. He is survived by his wife Veronica Lynch, step-son Barry Gold (Lynn) and grandchildren Alexandra, MacKenzie and Madison Gold, step-daughter Deanna Fotheringham (Iain) and grandson Evan Fotheringham, step-son Chris Bekkers (Kit), step-daughter Katrina Kelder (Mike) and grandchildren Kenzie and Wyatt Kelder, stepdaughter Tara Wood Edmunds (Martin).

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.

Win was born June 3, 1942 in Hastings Minnesota and came to Canada in the early 60s. Win worked in the automobile industry for over 50 years, starting as a Car Salesman, and then finished his career as an Auto Broker; he so enjoyed going to Adesa Auctions on Thursdays to see the boys and make a deal. Win was an avid golfer and member of the Quilchena Golf & Country Club for over 30 years. He shared many fun golf trips over the years with his friends and managed to have 3 holes in one. He loved the Minnesota Vikings and Monday Night Football at the Landing Pub in Ladner with his football buddies. He so loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Win leaves behind a large and loving extended family in Minnesota and Oregon, along with many wonderful friends who will all miss his stories, jokes and the character he was. A Celebration of Win’s Life will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 11:00 am at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Drive, Ladner, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Win’s name to the Delta Hospital Foundation. Delta Funeral Home (604) 946.6040

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A20 The Delta Optimist January 24, 2018

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