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Fire hall to stay within budget
Plans for $9.6-million Boundary Bay Airport facility revised, trade contracts approved IAN JACQUES
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Construction can proceed on a fire hall at Boundary Bay Airport after Delta council has approved all the trade contracts for the project. The trade contracts come in at just over $4.8 million of the $9.6 million total project cost.
An initial round of tenders for construction that closed in 2017 indicated the project as initially designed was going to exceed the available budget, so while council approved contracts for the site preparation at that time, it directed staff to modify the design to reduce the overall project costs and keep it within budget.
Director of finance Karl Preuss said staff went back to the architect and fire department and revised the design. The building design was simplified, which brought the project costs down significantly. “I think the biggest change was in the roof design,” said fire Chief Paul Scholfield. “It went from a highly technical roof to
a more industrial roof and that saved a lot of money.” Besides housing the fire department, the 12,739-squarefoot building located near the 80th Street overpass will also include a post-disaster emergency operations centre, corporate training centre and fire training facility. “The architects have done
a great job of utilizing the full area of the land,” Schofield said. “The training tower and training area will be at the south of the building and we will be able to have a lot of training opportunities that we have never had before, so we are pretty excited about that.” The project is expected to be complete by March 2019.
Modifications to the design of the fire hall planned for Boundary Bay Airport were needed after initial tenders exceeded the project’s budget.
Paramedics help distraught man avoid being victim of fraud
Fraudsters are threatening Delta residents with deportation and arrest in a variation on the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) scam, according to Delta police. Paramedics contacted DPD to report that a distraught man had stopped at the ambulance sta-
tion on Scott Road last Thursday morning, stating that people were after him. Officers attended and spoke with the man, who advised that he had received a phone call that morning from someone claiming to work for the CRA.
The fraudster stated the man owed $5,249 in unpaid taxes and that he and his family would be arrested and deported if he did not pay immediately. The man had withdrawn money from the bank and was on route to a Bitcoin ATM when
he pulled into the ambulance station looking for help. “The gentleman made the right decision in asking for help,” said DPD public affairs coordinator Cris Leykauf. “And we’re very pleased the paramedic called police on his behalf.
Because of those decisions the man has not lost any money.” Leykauf said the CRA scam is particularly prevalent in Delta right now. She and others at the DPD have been contacted on their work and home phones by fraudsters.
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Residents can expect a bump up on the TransLink portion of their property tax bills, but the mayor warns people should be keeping a close eye on a more penalizing charge that could be on its way. Lois Jackson wasn’t surprised at last week’s announcement by the Mayors’ Council and the provincial government that they have agreed on a plan to fund the $70-million regional share for Phase 2 of TransLink’s 10-Year Vision. Various new charges will be implemented beginning in 2019, including a transit fare hike, an increase to the parking tax, a fee on new housing and a jump in property taxes that would work out to $5.50 on the average home. Saying the plan provides very little as far as improved service for Delta, Jackson noted residents should be keeping a close watch, and make sure they make their feelings known, on potential distancebased charges being considered by the Mobility
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places like Maple Ridge, don’t have an option. We don’t have the services here like other people have. We’ll have to pay this penalty per mile, possibly, even though we don’t have any service and it’s certainly something people should be following,” the mayor said. As far what could be happening with the suspended George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project, Jackson, noting the tunnel isn’t a TransLink responsibility and the mayors have never wanted to discuss how to improve the Highway 99
corridor, has her doubts anything will happen now that the province has committed to replacing the Pattullo Bridge, which had been within TransLink’s purview. “The new wrinkle, of course, is that the provincial government has taken over the Pattullo Bridge and all its construction. What I have said is we now have a situation where the Pattullo Bridge and the replacement for the George Massey are on the same plane but how are all these projects going to be paid for? The cupboard is bare here,” she added.
Jackson was also concerned by Transportation Minister Claire Trevena’s comment last week that “the dust needs to settle” on other transit projects. “That’s very troubling. We don’t even have the report (independent review) that is apparently due this spring. I will be certainly pressing to find out what the outcome was of the engineer’s analysis, but we could be waiting a very, very long time to have a serious consideration of the replacement, given that they are going to be moving in the direction they’ve chosen.” Ian Paton, Delta South MLA and city councillor, said Delta and South Surrey have once again been completely ignored by the Mayors’ Council and province. “They don’t seem to care one bit about the population growth and density we have in our area, not to mention we have a port, a U.S. border crossing, Tilbury Industrial Park and B.C. Ferries. Apparently, getting people down Broadway to UBC is far more important than replacing George Massey Tunnel,” said Paton.
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Trial date expected to be set
A scheduling mix-up has delayed setting a trial date in a South Delta manslaughter case. Franco Douglas Sarra, 20, a graduate of South Delta Secondary now residing in Burnaby, was scheduled to appear in Surrey provincial court March 15, but he failed to show up. “It appears to have been a mix up. We expect it to be resolved on March 29, failing which the Crown will be free to seek a
bench warrant,” Crown counsel spokesperson Dan McLaughlin told the Optimist. McLaughlin added they expect to set a trial date on March 29. Sarra is facing a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of Russ Armfelt, 53, who police said was found unconscious and unresponsive outside the Rose and Crown Pub in Tsawwassen in December 2016.
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A Metro Vancouver focus group consultation on odour management in the region planned for this week in Delta has been postponed to early April after concerns were expressed about the content and timing of the meeting. A notification began circulating last Thursday afternoon after the City of Delta and several resident groups received an invitation. The invitation was then posted to several community Facebook sites claiming the main topic
of discussion would the Enviro-Smart Organics composting facility in East Ladner, which has been under fire as it and its new owners, Green For Life Environmental Inc., work with Metro Vancouver on an air quality permit while resident odour complaints continue to roll in. Metro Vancouver says there were no planned discussions regarding Enviro-Smart as part of the meeting. “We had concerns based on some of the feedback we received from residents as well as the City of Delta,” said Francis Ries, acting program manager, bylaw and regulation
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ther discussion groups as needed.” Ries said these public discussion groups are part of a region-wide consultation looking at improving odour management. Metro Vancouver is talking to businesses, governments and communities to ensure odours are managed responsibly, he added. “These meetings are not focused on any particular industry or company. Any public meetings related to the Enviro-Smart permitting process would be separate from this consultation,” he said. “We do understand the significant amount of concern related to odour in Delta. We are well aware of the problem that is there. There is this ongoing permitting issue with regards to EnviroSmart, but that is separate from this consultation.” Ries said Metro needs to improve its approaches to effectively and responsibly manage odours, which is why these focus groups are so important. “It is some forward looking, how we can improve our regulatory tools related to odour,” he said.
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Container volume sets record in 2017
Port authority president says growth shows the need for a second terminal at Roberts Bank SANDOR GYARMATI
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The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority saw overall cargo volume reach a record high last year. According to the port authority’s 2017 year-end statistics, the volume through the port reached 142.1 million tonnes, up five per cent from 2016. Sectors experiencing strong growth included containers and bulk grain, both of which hit new records in 2017. Overall container traffic (measured by TEUs or 20-foot equivalent units) saw an increase of 11 per cent over 2016 to reach a record of 3.3 million TEUs, with loaded imports up by 11 per cent, the port notes. Volumes were driven by a global upswing in economic activity, which boosted Canadian export sales and overall strength in the trans-Pacific container market. The port authority says its proposed Terminal 2 project, a three-berth container terminal at Roberts Bank that would provide
Container traffic through the Port of Vancouver saw an increase of 11 per cent in 2017. 2.4 million TEUs of capacity, is needed to meet forecasted demand for trade of goods in containers. That much talked about project is undergoing a federal environmental assessment by an independent review panel as well as an assessment under the British Columbia Environmental
Assessment Act. “It’s been a really strong year and it underlines what we’ve been saying for so long, that it’s really important we continue to move forward with capacity expansion for many sectors across the port, but more notably containers,” said port authority president and CEO Robin
Silvester. “Last year was a particularly strong year, we grew by half-a-million TEUs. If we had five years like that, we fill Terminal 2.” The plan, Silvester explained, would be to open the new terminal in phases. The expected timeline to open is between 2025 and 2030.
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“Quite frankly, with these sort of growth rates, and the time it’s taking to get Terminal 2 permitted, it’s quite worrying. Canada needs the capacity to continue to grow its trade… with things like NAFTA looking a little bit more questionable, the ability to trade with Asia is so important. I’m worried we
just aren’t able to create capacity in a sufficiently timely way.” To manage the growth, meanwhile, the port authority has been working with Transport Canada, the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, TransLink and the Greater Vancouver Gateway Council to ensure the gateway is ready to manage growing trade, developing a strategy called the Greater Vancouver Gateway 2030. It identified nearly 40 infrastructure projects across the Lower Mainland. In November 2016, Ottawa announced it will invest $10.1 billion over the next 11 years in trade and transportation projects, of which $2 billion has been dedicated toward the National Trade Corridors Fund to make Canada’s trade corridors more efficient and reliable. Last November, the port submitted nine funding applications. Funding announcements are expected this spring.
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Vincent Gonsalves and Daniel Firth from the Mobility Pricing Independent Commission appeared at Delta council last week to update council on the commission’s work.
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It could be several more years before some form of mobility pricing will be in place in the Lower Mainland. That was one of the messages two members of the Mobility Pricing Independent Commission brought to Delta council last week. Vincent Gonsalves, manager of communications and engagement, and executive director Daniel Firth appeared as a delegation to update civic politicians on the status of the commission’s work. “It has now progressed where we are looking at specific preferences as well as concerns from stakeholders and members of the public,” said Gonsalves. Tasked with making recommendations to TransLink’s Mayors’ Council and board of directors, the Mobility Pricing Independent Commission is engaging with the public and various stakeholders to research a number of decongestion charging examples and how they could work in Metro Vancouver. So-called “congestion
point charges” and “distant-based charges” are two options the commission is considering to ease congestion as well as raise revenue for transportation infrastructure. One possibility is a fee to enter areas like Downtown Vancouver, similar to charges imposed in some European cities. Drivers could also be charged for passing through a “hotspot” like the George Massey Tunnel, which has already been listed as a high congestion point. How much that fee would cost still hasn’t been worked out. The charge may be just enough to prompt behaviour changes from some vehicle users with access to alternative modes of transportation, which in turn would ease congestion. The commission has been gathering feedback through workshops and an online engagement. Another report will head to the Mayors’ Council in April for its review and direction. Coun. Sylvia Bishop said she understands the challenges TransLink faces to raise funds to improve transit and that this review is one way to address that, but wondered why there
was not more being done to address transit options. “I’m sure there are many residents in South Delta, North Delta and South Surrey as well who would welcome different ways to get into town if they were available, but they are not, so they take their car,” she said. “Then I look at the proposed charges that will levied and that money will all go into the downtown and everyone south of the Fraser is going to be shortchanged because there are not enough of us to warrant better transit.” Firth countered that you won’t hear any arguments from the commission that there needs to be better transit in the region. “Again we have heard a lot from the stakeholders how the money will be used and that it will be used cost-effectively,” he said. “At the moment the intention is this funding [for transit] will be in phase three of the Mayors’ Council plan, which would see improved bus service throughout the region. But your points are well taken and if you are raising money throughout the whole region, it needs to be spread out fairly throughout the region.”
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t’s time, once again, to dig into your pockets to help others get around the region. The Mayors’ Council announced a smorgasbord of tax increases last week as regional politicians look to come up with their portion of the bill for a series of planned transportation improvements in Greater Vancouver. With both the provincial and federal governments committed to picking up big slices of the tab, local mayors needed to find ways to cover their share, so they turned to some tried and true methods of extracting money from the public. If you want to rationalize the move, it’s obvious the cash has to come from somewhere and you could argue the pain has been spread out as homeowners, developers, transit users and those who pay to park will all be digging a little deeper to do their part to fund transit enhancements. Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan, the chair of the Mayors’ Council, justified the approach by saying every mayor had difficulty with at least one element of the funding plan, but everyone must suck it up for the greater good. Fair enough, but it’s really too bad that greater good doesn’t, yet again, extend to these parts. The two big ticket items that are in need of funding are a light rail line in Surrey and a subway along Broadway out to UBC, while money will also be raised to fund more rail cars and station upgrades on the existing SkyTrain system as well as an expansion of bus and HandyDART service across the region. It’s possible Delta could benefit from improvements to bus and HandyDART networks, but if we can use the first phase of the Mayors’ Council’s plan as a guide, it would be best not to count on service getting a whole lot better around here anytime soon. It seems every time we turn around there’s a hand in our pockets, or at least an attempt to put it there, but when it comes time to spend that money those who extracted it tend to forget we exist. When you throw in the fact the Pattullo Bridge has been green lighted for replacement while the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project has been suspended pending a third party review, it leaves you wondering whether political leaders look upon Delta as little more than some far flung ATM to finance projects elsewhere.
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t was encouraging to see the article earlier this month on the Optimist website suggesting Paterson Park is a good site for a dementia village. It said, “Four years ago, members of the Delta Seniors Planning Team made presentations, including at a city council workshop, pitching the idea of using the vacant Paterson Park as a mini-village that supports an affordable, supportive and diverse community for seniors.” (Correction: That plan was inclusive of all ages, so it should have said “senior-friendly community.”) “The team’s vision included an aging-in-place, walkable model that would have a variety of low-cost housing and amenities. Among the ideas was to include a memory care village for dementia patients requiring 24-hour care, a concept that’s up and running in countries like Holland.” We gave that presentation to city council in 2014. Since then many people have asked me: “What’s going on with Paterson Park?” A couple of years back I asked that same question to the municipality. I was told Paterson Park was not for this council to decide but for a future council 10 or 15 years down the road. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, chaos has taken over our housing market. Blaming it on foreign ownership, scarcity of land and homegrown speculators doesn’t help. Possible solutions have
Community Comment ML BURKE
been too little or too late. We’ve been losing our rental stock since the 1980s when the rules changed rendering it unprofitable for developers to construct rental-only buildings. The cost of land is so high now that these aging rentals are being demolished and replaced by high-end apartments for the wealthy. This leaves the middle and working class folks out of the picture. Add to that adults on fixed incomes plus young people starting out, and we’re looking at more than 50 per cent of the population who are being forced to leave Metro Vancouver. Losing our workforce is already having serious effects on the economy, with restaurants closing, a shortage of healthcare workers and “Hiring Now” signs seen everywhere. Vancouver lost the Amazon bid because our cost of living is too high. And there sits Paterson Park, which is probably the largest,
ideally located piece of available land left in the Fraser basin. It’s not right that people who have grown up here have to leave because of our skyrocketing costof-living. I see Paterson Park as a major opportunity, not to mention a legacy, for this incoming council to do something needed and innovative on this site. If the city leases it for 99 years to both profit and non-profit housing it could have a healthy mix of ages and incomes. There’s enough space to create a small village with a smattering of small shops. It would be walkable, affordable and appropriate for all income levels. No need for towers, but three to six storeys would create a sizeable stock of new housing. On the Kwantlen Polytechnic University side of the property, students going into the health fields could be trained at a Campus of Care centre including a dementia village. This would fulfil their mandate for education. We don’t have 10 or 15 years to wait for a decision on Paterson Park. If ever there was a time, it is now. Housing is a major election issue in Delta and Paterson Park should be part of that discussion. If you would like to comment on this vision, search Facebook for “Paterson Park Village.” ML Burke retired from the health sector to work on issues such as affordable housing. She sits on the Delta Seniors Planning Team and the B.C. Seniors Advocate’s Advisory Council.
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Letters
Qualtrough called on to address tennis situation
Editor: Re: Dreaming big on sporting front, MP’s Report, March 9 Delta MP Carla Qualtrough wrote passionately about the importance of sport in Canada in general and in Delta specifically, for both able-bodied and those physically challenged. These comments come at a time when Delta is on the threshold of losing its only indoor tennis facility to a proposed casino. A popular and healthy activity enjoyed
by old and young alike risks becoming limited to fair weather daytime play within our community, or participants will be required to travel to play. Several concerned citizens have expressed their concerns for the impending vacuum. Qualtrough mentioned a variety of sports in the article, lamenting the current state of Delta’s sporting facilities, but omitted tennis. At a public meeting arranged to include the City of Delta, the casino
Good Samaritans come to rescue after bad fall
Editor: I’m looking for two Good Samaritans who helped me at around 4:45 or 4:50 p.m. on Family Day, Feb. 12. I had an emergency in the parking lot in front of Mario’s when I tripped over my feet and had a bad fall. It was all my fault. I fell really hard on my chin, and I got bruises on my knees and hip. I had to get stitches in my chin, which are now out. I am so grateful to all the people who helped me. This is the first time I’ve ever had to yell for help in public. The Good Samaritans were amazing. A huge thank you to Darren and the staff at Mario’s. They are phenomenal. There was an unbelievable amount of blood. Darren was applying pressure to my wound the whole time we were waiting for the ambulance. Another Good Samaritan was wiping the blood off of my hands, jacket and jeans. I think his name
was Gord. He also put his jacket down on the ground so my head could rest on it. It was literally freezing outside. With my permission, his son (I think Josh) picked up my car keys I had dropped, and got my purse, as I needed to give my care card number to the paramedics. I would like to get in touch with Gord and Josh so I can personally thank them. If you know them, please e-mail me at psturriff@dccnet.com. There were so many Good Samaritans who helped me. The waitress drove all the way to my Dad’s place to deliver the food I had just picked up. There were other Good Samaritans who came by and asked if they could help. Thank you very much to all the Good Samaritans, first responders and doctors. We live in an amazing community of kind people. Pamela Turriff
proponents and representatives of the tennis communities in Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta, city staff suggested that outdoor courts should be sufficient to meet the demands of tennis players. However, these courts limit play to daytime and dry conditions. A significant number of the courts identified are in complete disrepair, attracting little or no attention from parks staff and rare inclusion in past or current city budgets. The current facility is
home to league play for all three Delta communities, day and night four-season recreational play, high caliber professional tennis instruction and courts fully accessible to paraathletes. While acknowledging the existing indoor courts are privately operated (at the Delta Town & Country Inn), it should not detract from the city’s responsibility to serve all of its citizens when a significant amenity is lost. After all, the city is poised to be a party to this loss, should
it approve the expected casino application. The city could make suitable land available for a long-term, rent-free lease (as was done for the gymnastics facility built in Ladner) and make approval of the casino application conditional on the proponent paying a community amenity contribution sufficient to construct a replacement indoor facility (the existing tennis bubble may be able to be used). The casino operator would gain considerable goodwill from their contri-
bution to the community. As another possible solution, our MP identified in her report a potential funding alternative through the federal government’s $1.3-billion Community Culture and Recreation Infrastructure initiative. I call on our MP to communicate directly with the city with information related to the federal funding, and to offer her office’s considerable influence and assistance in making an application. Kerry Bentley
Off-leash complaints not exaggerated
Editor: Re: Stark off-leash claims trespass overtly on actual fact, letter to the editor, March 16 I’m a dog lover, but I’m not an ignorant one. T. Elliott is dog-gone wrong when claiming that complaints about off-leash dogs are exaggerated. First, all dogs are unpredictable, some more so than others. Second, many people suffer from poor balance for one reason or another — infancy, age, disease,
injury — so even the nicest dog — tiny to large — can cause them to fall, causing bones to fracture and joints to break. For the elderly or somebody suffering from a serious disease, a break can be the beginning of the end of their lives. Third, dogs nose and lick other dogs’ butts and leavings, and they eat carrion, so what mother or father or guardian wants a dog to be free to sniff, lick or mouth their babies, toddlers and children?
Collaboration needed on facilities
Editor: Re: Dreaming big on sporting front, MP’s Report, March 9 Thank you to MP Carla Qualtrough for her recent column. She nailed it. We do need collaboration for Delta to be an active, healthy and competitive sport community. From great trails for walking, hiking and biking, inclusive parks, community sports teams and opportunity to excel. We need collaboration to develop “what is best for Delta.” We need support from our citizens, the amazing community groups and non-profits, sports groups and all levels of government to collaborate, find creative solutions, partnerships, share ideas and use our funds wisely so to bring Delta in line with communities around us. Who can do this for us? Carlene Lewall
Fourth, young ones are drawn to furry beings, but their jerky, uncertain movements can confuse dogs, causing them to nip or bite. Fifth, off-leash dogs are prone to being hit by vehicles and bicycles. Sixth, off-leash dogs are more likely to suffer injuries in dog fights. Seventh, veterinarians might well tell dog owners to exercise their dogs, but I don’t know any veterinarians who tell their customers to take pleasure
in letting their dogs harass and hunt other animals and birds, especially those in refuges, so please keep your dogs on leash when walking through Boundary Bay Regional Park and other wildlife areas. Eighth, dog control bylaws weren’t dreamt up to make dog owners’ lives difficult: take away dog control and we’d be living in a land of feral dogs running in packs on the hunt for food, be it a bird, a dog, a cat, a squirrel or a child. Greg J. Edwards
Don’t surrender to shaming
Editor: Re: Conditional approval for zoning bylaw update, March 14 Coun. Sylvia Bishop is concerned about the term “racist” being thrown around at a Delta council meeting regarding housing size caps. She shouldn’t be. This type of identity politics is often used by people who feel they can shame people into accepting their viewpoint. The people who scream “racist” at any perceived threat to their desires are the real racists, and we can’t surrender to them without failing the vast majority of citizens who make our multi-ethnic community such an outstanding place to live. Worry about neighbourhoods and farmland, not racists. Stephen Holding
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Time for short sea shipping, rail Editor: I had the pleasure of attending the Delta Chamber of Commerce AGM last week and listening to Mayor Lois Jackson’s speech. In her remarks she mentioned the ports that Delta hosts and the associated traffic impacts. She pointed out that once the third berth of the Deltaport container terminal opened and got up to volume that as many as 4,500 portrelated truck trips per day moved through Delta. She also stated that if Terminal 2 were to be built, then
over time Delta could see that number of trucks double. Even today the port truck trips are a major cause of traffic congestion in Delta, especially at the George Massey Tunnel. The reality is that these semi-trailers, loaded or otherwise, take up a lot of space, move slowly and as a result are a significant cause of our traffic congestion. Imagine what it will be like if that number of truck trips were to double. There is a solution that would at least partly solve Delta’s traffic issues. Get
the trucks off the road and move containers to and from Roberts Bank by barge (short sea shipping) or by short haul rail. This is how many other container terminals around the world operate. Most of the warehouses and logistics centres handling containers have access to rail and/or the river. Fraser Surrey Docks would be an ideal transfer point for container barges coming to or from Vancouver area container terminals. Equally the Port of Vancouver should be
embracing inland intermodal terminals such as the one at Ashcroft (something that Jackson has promoted). We need the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority to implement short sea shipping and short haul rail as a priority. If this were done then Delta’s traffic issues would be much diminished. As Jackson once remarked, “Delta may be a doorway to Asia, but it is not a doormat.” So, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, when? Roger Emsley
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Editor: I am writing in strong support of Uber. I have used Uber many times whilst travelling over the past couple of years. Every driver has responded in a timely manner with photo I.D. clearly displayed — they have all had expert knowledge of the area and I was thrilled with the quick and effective response. Here in B.C., it seems we take forever to catch up
— politics always in place. I am reminded whilst writing this of an incident that took place a couple of years ago that I have never forgotten. My husband, I and a couple of our friends took a cab to our local restaurant with a promise from the driver that he would pick us up. Shortly after midnight we went outside to wait and we waited and waited. I phoned the driver who had given us his cell
Tunnel drivers need help now Editor: I have been listening to Delta South MLA Ian Paton talk about how we should move to Seattle since “this crazy government” is not going to address the replacement of the George Massey Tunnel. My first point to Paton is that he is part of “this crazy government.” He currently holds two elected positions. My second point is why are we not talking about getting the SkyTrain extended to Ladner and
the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal? My third point is until a solution has been reached on a replacement for the tunnel or not, why aren’t we discussing ways to help with traffic? For example, ban trucks from 5 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. I live in Ladner and work in Richmond, so I go through the tunnel Monday to Friday. Let’s start helping the everyday driver by thinking outside the box or inside the tunnel. Monica Wyllie
phone number numerous times and we were told he was busy picking up other customers. I actually stopped a lady who was ferrying her family and offered to pay her for a ride as we were several miles from our homes and there was an 80-yearold man and 78-year-old lady in our group. We were fortunate that she came back to help us as I can’t imagine the outcome had this kind Samaritan not
been there. Uber is a must and there are so many circumstances where this applies — less vehicles on the road, prevention of situations like the one I encountered. Imagine if this had been a young woman that night, let alone a group with elderly people. Do the people we elected into public office hear our voice? Do they really care? Isobel Demkiw
Payroll tax reverses roles
Editor: Re: Payroll tax comes with big hit, March 9 Did anybody else see the irony when the City of Delta and the Delta School District complained about how the new provincial health care payroll tax will cost them extra dollars? I have been living in South Delta for 18 years and most years we get at least a 2.75 per cent increase in our property taxes and are told that this is a modest increase for the services received. We’re expected to suck it up and pay up. Now, the roles have been reversed, and the city and the school district have to shell out extra money and they don’t like it. But at least, I saw the funny side of the whole affair, even if I don’t agree with the planned implementation process for the new tax. Richard Heath
March 21, 2018 The Delta Optimist A11
Opinion
Tax hikes don’t add up to affordability for Deltans
NDP piling taxes on families and businesses
MLA’s Report IAN PATON
Governing is about choices, and budgets are how citizens find out where their government’s priorities lie. Now that the government has delivered its first full budget, we see the NDP’s priority is to dismantle the success that hard-working people have built for themselves over the years. Despite inheriting a $2.7-billion surplus from our former government, the NDP has introduced $8 billion in new or increased taxes in less than one year. They’ve raised the carbon tax and removed its revenue neutrality, meaning you won’t be
getting that addition to your tax refund each year. They’ve implemented a tax on homeowners that won’t actually help British Columbians buy a home. They’ve also created a new employer health tax that will cripple businesses, non-profit groups and even school districts that have a payroll of $500,000 or more. Take the Delta School District, for example. With a payroll of more than $108 million a year, it will be hit with a tax bill of more than $2.1 million. It might have to make that up through $2.1 million in classroom cuts. Meantime, while the NDP claims small businesses won’t be affected by its new tax, experts have pointed out that a company with a small staff of just six to eight people could hit the $500,000 threshold. Those employers now face a tough choice— do they raise prices for consumers or lay off staff? They may also be reluctant to hire new workers because the more people on your payroll, the more tax you have to fork
over. The NDP is literally punishing business owners for their success. Local farmers in particular are up in arms over the combined effect of the new payroll tax and an increased carbon tax and minimum wage. It’s a triple-whammy to their bottom line that could put them out of business. I’ve raised this issue with the minister of agriculture and the minister of finance in question period, and so far they’ve dismissed these concerns. The NDP was successful in the election because they told British Columbians they could solve deeply concerning affordability problems. But instead of coming up with a plan to grow our economy, they’re growing government. Instead of finding a way to increase revenues to pay for their promises, they’re taking the easy way out and piling taxes on families and businesses instead. That is not how you make life more affordable for middle-class British Columbians.
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2018 WATERMAIN FLUSHING NOTICE The Engineering Department’s Utility Maintenance Section has begun the 2018 annual watermain flushing program. The flushing process may result in your water supply showing sediment and discoloration, otherwise referred to as “dirty water”. If you experience dirty water, please run the cold-water tap (at the highest point in your premises) for approximately 20 minutes or until it clears. Should the problem persist, please contact the Engineering Department at 604-946-3260 or submit a call for service through our website at www.delta.ca/talkdelta. Watermain flushing is scheduled for the following areas. In some cases these dates and locations may be altered due to unforeseen circumstances. North Delta: Feb 5 – Mar 5: Feb 5 – Mar 5: Mar 5 – Mar 23: Mar 26 – Apr 13: Apr 16 – May 4: May 7 – May 18:
86 Ave. to 96 Ave. between 116 St. and 120 St. 86 Ave. to 72 Ave. between 116 St. to 120 St. 96 Ave. to 84 Ave. and River Rd. to 116 St. 72 Ave. to Clark Dr. between 116 St. and 120 St. 84 Ave. to 72 Ave. between 116 St. and Nordel Way 72 Ave. to Kittson Parkway between 116 St. and Westview Dr.
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Ladner: Feb 5 – Feb 28: Ladner Trunk Rd. to River Rd. from 68 St. to Georgia St. Mar 1 – Mar 16: Ladner Trunk Rd., between 55B St. and Church St. South to 36 Ave. Mar 19 – Mar 23: Ladner Trunk Rd., between 55B St. and Anderson Pl. South to 28 Ave. City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 604.946.4141 www.delta.ca
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Support for the Delta Hospice Society continues at Ladner’s Lawlor Goldsmith Shoppe. Since September 2016, partial proceeds from the sale of a large amount of estate jewelry has been going to the non-profit society. “One of our clients who remains anonymous was very fond of the work she did here with one of our counsellors, so she left her estate of jewelry with Lawlor Goldsmith Shoppe to sell with partial proceeds going to the society,” said Delta Hospice Society director of operations Sarah Macey. “The collection was so vast, they are still selling. We’d like the credit to go to Lawlor, but we are so appreciative that someone would think of a gift such as this.” Janice Lawlor-Cooper said the goal is to raise $10,000. “We do this as a way to bring attention to the
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Support for the Delta Hospice Society continues at Ladner’s Lawlor Goldsmith Shoppe with 10 per cent of all sales of estate jewelry going to the society. programs and services that (Delta) Hospice provides. We have had more families and buyers who have expressed interest in doing
this. It’s a great initiative for the whole community,” said Lawlor-Cooper. The store is located at 4817F Delta St.
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innovation and overall corporate success. “It’s much more than just financial performance,” said Mat Harris, regional managing partner of Deloitte’s Atlantic practice. “The ingredients to success also include overall business performance and sustained growth. It takes dedication and commitment from the entire organization.” Bragg said key to the continued success of the company is a set of principles that guide how the business operates across all of its functional areas. These include focusing on doing the right thing for the business, pursuing excellence, not perfection, seeing constraints as
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More tenants to open at Commons
Club 16 going next to Canadian Tire; Menchies, Starbucks, Tim Hortons on way IAN JACQUES
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More businesses are getting set to open at Tsawwassen Commons. The outdoor shopping centre next to Tsawwassen Mills on the Tsawwassen First Nation will soon welcome another large tenant in the space next to Canadian Tire as Club 16 (Trevor Linden Fitness) was confirmed last week. “We anticipate that tenant improvements should commence in the next few months,” said Novy Cheema, associate director of real estate for Gracorp Capital Advisors Inc. “We also anticipate Meraki Therapeutics to open in the next couple of weeks, with Sally Beauty, Menchies and Starbucks following closely behind. Work on the other buildings continues to progress and we should see Tim Hortons and Metro Liquor opening sometime in the summer.” Cheema said construc-
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Construction continues at Tsawwassen Commons as tenants are gradually added to the store inventory. tion on phase five has also commenced with a target date of September 2018 for the opening of Kal-Tire and late 2018 for Core Education & Fine Arts (CEFA), a pre-school and junior kindergarten. CEFA
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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.
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Winner of last year’s pinup pageant at the Ladner Village Quilt Walk and Car Show, Dandy D’Lish has made the final 12 of the Miss Viva Las Vegas Pinup Pageant.
Dandy D’Lish qualifies for finals of pinup pageant in Las Vegas IAN JACQUES
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Take a bow, Ladner, you helped Dandy D’Lish get to the finals of the Miss Viva Las Vegas Pinup Pageant. The Ladner woman has made it to the final 12 contestants who will battle it out on stage for the top crown at The Orleans Hotel on April 21. “I was home alone on Super Bowl Sunday afternoon when I found out that I’d made the finals,” she recalled. “It had been such a long month of campaigning and the vote counting took two days longer than expected. There were thousands of emails for the judges to authenticate. My anxiety was so high that by
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the time I read my name included in the top six voted through that I burst into tears. I bawled hysterically, laughed and bawled some more. I phoned my husband to share the news and he instantly started yelling and cheering with his friends. It was a wonderfully emotional day.” The judges chose the first five competitors, then the contestants voted on a sixth. Six more were voted on by the public online. The Optimist first told Dandy’s story in January when online voting began. She said during the April 21 competition there will be five judges as well as voting ballots for event attendees. Contestants will be judged on authenticity, originality, overall styling presentation, crowd
appeal and stage presence. “It has been such an honour and true pleasure to meet with and discuss this pageant, and the world of pinup, with my friends and supporters,” she said. She has always had a love for vintage fashion, but never considered pinup before seeing an ad in the Optimist in early 2015 calling for entries for the inaugural pinup competition at the Ladner Village Quilt Walk and Car Show. She has entered the local contest three times and was crowned Miss Ladner at last year’s event. She also won the title of Tiki Queen at the Grease Gears and Grooves pinup pageant in Duncan last summer.
“Once I had a taste for pinup and all the amazing things that come with it, like photoshoots, new friendships, charity functions, modeling opportunities, courage, determination and added confidence, I was hooked and wanted more,” she said. No matter what happens in Vegas, she plans to continue to be involved in classic car shows, pageants, charity events and vintage fashion shows. “I hope to make you proud in Las Vegas and will be working my hardest to bring home the crown,” she said. You can find out more about the contest on her Facebook page at: https:// www.facebook.com/dandydlish/.
Whale of a Book Sale! Spring 2018 Saturday, March 9am-5pm Saturday, Oct244th 9am-5pm th Sunday,March Oct 25 5 9am-3pm Sunday, 9am-3pm
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Avis Glaze will be presented with the University of the West Indies Vice Chancellor’s Award.
Educator off to Toronto gala to receive award
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One of Canada’s outstanding educators, authors and a recognized international leader in education will receive a significant award in Toronto next month. Tsawwassen’s Avis Glaze will be feted with the University of the West Indies Vice Chancellor’s Award presented to people of Caribbean heritage and others whose body of work have contributed to the betterment of the Caribbean region and who have made significant contributions within their organizations and communities. “It’s a very special honour — I’m thrilled that I have been chosen for the award,” said Glaze. “It is really completing the circle for me. Education has always been and will always play a huge part in my life, so to be honoured by the University of the West Indies is truly humbling.” The award-winning educator has experienced all levels of the school system as a classroom teacher, superintendent of schools and director of education. Glaze was one of five commissioners on Ontario’s landmark Royal Commission on Learning, setting directions for the future of the education system. As that province’s first chief student achievement officer and founding CEO of the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat, she played a vital role in
working with educators to improve student learning, achievement and wellbeing. She taught at York University and the University of Toronto, and is currently president of Edu-quest International Inc., offering a wide range of educational services and speaking engagements across the globe. The world renowned education expert was most recently tasked with providing an administrative review of the Nova Scotia school system. Glaze has extensive experience in improving schools and school systems and has worked with educators in more than 50 countries. The awards will be handed out at the UWI Toronto Benefit Gala on April 7. Other honourees will include Ambassador Susan E. Rice, who served in President Barack Obama’s administration, Masai Ujiri, president of the Toronto Raptors, Dr. Victor S. Blanchette, Dr. Michael S. Pollanen and the YMCA. The gala brings together Canada’s business and academic communities to celebrate the greatness and tireless work of the honourees, and raise funds for outstanding students in the Caribbean, whom otherwise would not have the chance to pursue higher learning. In nine years, the event has awarded almost 400 scholarships, with many of the students now practicing in their fields.
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“Team Carla” took first prize in Delta Gymnastics’ inaugural Trivia Night fundraiser on Saturday, March 10 at the Ladner Community Centre. The evening was divided into two segments: Pop Culture and Name that Tune. A total of 17 teams took part in the successful event which raised $6,000 for the club. Delta Gymnastics executive director Ana Arciniega said the money will help the gym club maintain and purchase equipment to keep the gym safe for all users.
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As a child I would do anything to ride horses, and took advantage of the only opportunity available to me, trail riding as often as possible. I was fortunate to hold onto that passion and venture into the horse world fully as an adult. Now that I have kids of my own, my youngest shares my passion for animals and asked at Oliver the age of 6 if he could begin horseback riding. I am fortunate to with the be a member of the horse-loving family at Unicorn Stables which amazing Berry! offers week long summer pony camps for kids! I signed my son up for his first time in the summer of 2016. The COME LEARN TO RIDE kids are orientated with barn safety the first day RIDING LESSONS FOR ALL AGES & ABILITIES and get to meet and ride their pony which they LOCATIONS IN have for the whole week. They are grouped with SURREY & BURNABY CERTIFIED COACHES kids of similar ability and ages and the fun begins. LESSONS, CAMPS The days consist of hands on care and handling of AND MORE…. the horses in a safe supervised manner, including UNICORN STABLES riding of course! The afternoons are filled with 5095 - 125A St. Surrey, BC V3X 3M8 604.590.5172 | www.UnicornStables.com games and other horsey themed activities and DRESSAGE • CROSS COUNTRY • STADIUM JUMPING crafts. They go on a trail ride around the park nearby and they even have an afternoon of vaulting (gymnastics on horseback). The kids get tons of exercise and fresh air. They end the week with their own hand made Unicorn tie dyed souvenir t-shirt. My son returned in the summer Crescent Stables • Fun Safe and Correct of 2017 for another week, and we’ll be regulars Riding School Instruction for everyone for sure. The only thing I wish for is that I could • Inquire now about our be a kid again so I could have this amazing sell out Summer Camps! 604-946-6864 opportunity my son has. • 40+ Years of Excellence www.crescentstables.com
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Car Care
Take steps so road trip isn’t put on hold by a flat tire
Nothing can delay road trips more suddenly than flat tires. Unfortunately, because tires are the only part of the vehicle constantly in contact with the road, wear and tear is to be expected. Flat tires and blowouts are a leading cause of highway traffic accidents. Even though flats cannot be prevented, there are ways to make tires less vulnerable and make vehicles safer along the way. Flat tire avoidance Routine inspection and tire maintenance is essential to their performance. In addition, paying attention to road hazards and avoiding them when possible can prolong the life of tires. • Tire pressure: Tires should be maintained at the correct air pressure indicated on the sidewall or as advised by the manufacturer. Tires with too much air can be dam-
aged by bumpy roads and potholes. Tires that are not inflated enough may increase friction on the roadway, resulting in a blowout. Check tire pressure routinely, and do so when the tires have rested for three hours. • Tire wear: Inspecting tires for uneven wear should be a routine part of maintenance. If tires show uneven wear, they may be more susceptible to flats or blowouts. Tire rotations can help alleviate uneven wear. • Tire treads: Check for wear bar indicator marks located between the tread pattern of the tires. If the wear bar is level with the treads, it’s time for new tires. • Construction sites: Drivers should try to avoid areas under construction. Rocks, nails, metal shards, glass and divots in the roads can cause punctures and eventually flats.
Flat tire repair When flats occur, having the right tools and understanding the procedure for fixing the flat is key. Drivers will need an inflated spare tire, a jack, a lug wrench, bracing material (to keep the vehicle from rolling, such as a brick or piece of wood), and the vehicle’s owner’s manual. • Use the owner’s manual to find the correct position to place the jack. • Remove hubcaps or centre covers to access the lug nuts. With the lug wrench, loosen lug nuts in a counter-clockwise direction. • Take off the tire and put on the spare. Replace and tighten the lug nuts. Replace hubcaps. • Slowly lower the vehicle and drive cautiously to ensure the spare is in working order. • Purchase a new tire or have a hole plugged or repaired at a tire centre.
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ADVICE FROM THE PROS Spring is here and so are seasonal allergies – how can my pharmacist help me manage my symptoms? A: Ah Spring; the flowers bloom, trees come back to life, grass growing again and the sounds of sneezing and sniffling from those that suffer from seasonal allergies. Approximately 25% of Canadians suffer from some form of seasonal allergies with Spring being the most common season to suffer. The most common symptoms are itchy watery irritated eyes, itchy ears, runny nose, sneezing and post nasal drip. Management of your symptoms can include both non-drug and over-the-counter/prescription drug treatments. These may include avoidance of triggers, salt water nasal irrigation, HEPA air filters in the home and, if necessary, short courses of non-prescription antihistamines. There are other treatment options including prescription strength antihistamines & nasal sprays and, in the more serious cases, prescription desensitization protocols. Working with your Medicine Shoppe Pharmacist, we can design a plan to effectively manage your symptoms, so you can enjoy the season.
QUESTION:
IS IT TRUE THE TENANCY BOARD LETS TENANTS GET AWAY WITH NOT PAYING RENT?
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David Moore
A lot of landlords feel this is true, but in fact it is FALSE. If a tenant does not pay the rent on the day it is due, proper notice needs to be served. Then the tenant has five days to pay or file a cross action. The tenants right to deduct is very limited and usually does not stand up in arbitration. The key is to serve the correct documents and in the approved fashion. As a professional property manager I can attest we settle or win 100% of our tenancy actions.
“Who Cares? I Do” is not just a slogan – it is THE reason Paul Gibbons, Pharmacist/Owner at the Medicine Shoppe in Tsawwassen, looks forward to helping you every day.
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Springtime allergies are upon us...what can you do?
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Reduce the exposure to your allergens by closing windows, changing clothes when you come indoors and flushing your sinuses with saline. Taking daily supplements with Quercetin, Vitamin C, Nettles or adding our local honey or bee pollen to your yogurt and cereals help to lessen the severity of symptoms. Don’t forget Dr. Susan Steeves probiotics and fish oil to keep your immune system quiet.
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QUESTION: Do your services include respite companionship?
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Absolutely! We understand the roller-coaster journey of caregivers assisting family or friends at home. It can involve many devoted hours, equalling that of having a full time job. It is vital for self-care for caregivers to keep themselves physically and mentally healthy, feel supported, and relieve stress.
Chancey) and my mother and father enjoy their work helping others find homes and sell homes in our community. I was born and raised in South Delta, and enjoy being able to work in our community.
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Over the past five years I have become an award winning REALTOR®, achieving Medallion Club for four years straight (The Top 10% of REALTORS® in the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017). Glenn Warren (Owner of Re/Max City Realty and Re/Max Progroup Realty - Ladner and Tsawwassen), says “Blake’s natural instincts, enthusiasm, communication skills and passion for real estate are what drive him to be a top agent.” I specialize in the residential resale area of homes, condos and townhouses in Ladner and Tsawwassen. I take pride in helping my clients achieve their goals and dreams in finding the right home. I believe that along with print the current and future direction of advertising and marketing for the real estate business is within the realm of social media. By using these tools well, they serve as a competitive advantage for both my own business and for my clients. In terms of The Chancey Team’s print advertising, nobody comes close to our effectiveness in South Delta. When I represent the sale of your home, I personally do all of the work, including showings, negotiations (certified negotiation expert) and all communications are directly with me. I look forward to hearing from you with your current real estate needs or any real estate referrals you may have for me.
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Hiring an in-home companion allows caregivers necessary down time and opportunity to be away from their care duties. Simple peace of mind knowing their loved one is in good hands with a qualified companion can mean continuing with activities – yoga, cards, lunches - given up as care needs demanded more time. Visits can also provide further household support with meal prep, light housekeeping, laundry, etc. Other respite opportunities in the community can work in concert with in-home respite. Daytime activity programs for adults are available; contacts can be found online or through your local resources. For more complex needs, there are options for full care respite at care residences on a short-term basis. Contact your case manager or home health for an assessment for new client eligibility. HoneyDo specializes in non-medical assistance including respite and caregiver support, customized to meet your needs.
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ADVICE
FROM THE PROS QUESTION How do hearing aids work? Are there operations or medications I can take to treat my hearing loss rather than get hearing aids? ANSWER At their most basic, hearing aids are microphones that convert sound into electrical signals. An amplifier increases the strength of the signal, then a receiver (speaker) converts it back to sound and channels it into the ear canal through a small tube or earmold. A battery is necessary to power the hearing aid and to enable amplification. Mark Nickel BC-HIP, BBA Hearing Instrument Practitioner
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Nathan Wilson ran lacrosse camps at four Delta schools to teach local Indigenous students about the game.
Indigenous students learn lacrosse skills at camps DAVE WILLIS
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Local Indigenous students got a chance to learn some basic lacrosse skills during a series of four camps put on by the Delta School District’s Indigenous education department. The camps went really well, said Indigenous cultural enhancement facilitator Nathan Wilson, noting for some kids it was their first experience with lacrosse. “It’s just giving them a
little bit of focus. It’s time to hang out with other Indigenous students learning Canada’s summer national sport invented by the Indigenous peoples,” said Wilson, who ran the camps and also plays for the Ladner Pioneers senior “B” lacrosse club. Sessions took place in South Delta at Cliff Drive Elementary last month and at Ladner Elementary earlier this month. North Delta sessions ran at Chalmers and Gibson elementary schools. Wilson said the hope
is to put on more camps, including additional sports, in the future. Galan Mierau, 10, was at the camp put on at Ladner Elementary. He said he was having fun and working on skills like passing, catching and picking up the ball. Student volunteers, including some from the district’s lacrosse academy, helped out. Academy teacher coordinator Patty Burr added that volunteers from Delta Lacrosse also visited local schools to promote the game.
Fishing society hosts salmon dinner
The Delta Fishing Heritage Society will be hosting its annual salmon dinner this Saturday at the Ladner Fishermen’s Co-op Hall. Tickets are $35 each and are available at Angela’s Boutique or by calling 604-9465211. Dinner includes barbecued salmon, roast beef and roasted potatoes. Music will be supplied by The Karmichaels who provided a lively selection of tunes last year that made for some spirited activity on the FILE PHOTO dance floor. John Stevens is president of the Delta Fishing Heritage There will also be a Society. cash bar, silent auction The Delta Fishing history of the fishing and 50/50 draw. Heritage Society was industry in Delta and its Doors open at 6 p.m. formed in 2014 to preserve important connection with and dinner will be served and display the unique the Fraser River estuary. at 6:30 p.m.
There are alterative forms of treatment for hearing loss (instead of hearing aids), although only 5% of hearing loss in adults can be improved medically or surgically. It all depends on the type of hearing loss you have experienced. There are three types: 1. Sensorineural: The most common type, it occurs when the inner ear nerves (and hair cells) are damaged and do not properly transmit auditory signals to the brain. Can be treated with hearing aids. 2. Conductive: Is typically the result of obstructions in the ear. Can usually be treated medically or surgically. 3. Mixed: A combination of sensorineural and conductive.
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Delta Village Chiropractic
What is TMJ and how can Chiropractic Care Help When most people think of the work a chiropractor does, their thoughts immediately go to correcting problems with the back, neck, spine, etc. Perhaps the last place you’d expect a chiropractor to relieve pain is in your jaw. Your chiropractor may be able to relieve pain in your jaw, specifically your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which can be a common sore spot for many people. What is the TMJ? The TMJ connects the lower jaw to the skull in front of the ear. Certain facial muscles that control chewing, talking or yawning are also attached to the lower jaw. You can easily find your TMJ by placing your fingers in front of either ear and opening your mouth. You should feel changing shapes beneath your fingers. Problems with the TMJ or the surrounding structures cause TMD. What are some of the problems that cause TMD? There are number of causes for TMD. The most common is clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth during sleep. These moments overwork the jaw muscles and put pressure on the joint. TMD can also be caused by the following: • disc dislocation • when ill-fitting dental fillings, crowns, dentures, etc. make the bite uneven D.C. • trauma to the mouth i.e. a fall directly on the jaw or dental surgery • hereditary issues • specific diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout or fibromyalgia What are the symptoms of TMD? • trouble opening and • pain in the jaw closing your mouth • pain in the neck or face • jaw locking, clicking or popping • difficulty chewing • headaches • ear pain How can my chiropractor help? Most TMJ conditions respond well to conservative treatment like chiropractic. Different methods can be used such as chiropractic adjustments to the TMJ and neck, myofascial release, and laser therapy. Your chiropractor may also work with your dentist to ensure that the treatment chosen is the correct one for you.
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Q: Have you thought about using a professional Executor or Power of Attorney? A: The difference between “executor” and “Power of Attorney: A POA looks after your
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financial affairs during your lifetime.An Executor looks after your estate after you pass away. Both jobs require significant amount of time to perform all the duties, and require a high level of attention to detail. Both are held to high standards of conduct and are required to keep a strict accounting of how money is spent.The demands of managing accounts along with the potential for personal liability can be overwhelming. Both can be held to account not only by beneficiaries, but also by tax authorities, creditors, and potentially the courts. Appointing a professional POA and Executor, rather than a friend or family member, offers substantial benefits to your overall end-of-life. A professional POA/Executor: • Is impartial and will manage your affairs objectively; • Is unaffected by conflicting interests between family members,and prevents putting a friend or family member uncomfortably in the middle; • Experienced and understanding of his/her obligations; • Will often not need to hire additional outside experts given their vast expertise, reducing potential costs against your estate; and, • Receives the same fee by the Trustee Act as a friend or family member POA/Executor. Lawyers, trust companies and most banks offer POA and Executor services. For more personal attention to your needs, contact us at Delta Law Office to book your consultation with one of our experienced lawyers.
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Creature of habit looking to live outside the box She’s finally ready to take some baby steps toward the wild and crazy side
Living Matters
BARBARA GUNN
In my next life, I’m going to be a wild and crazy woman.
This is not to say I’m going to be a flamenco dancer. This is not to say that I’m going to play competitive blackjack. This is not to say that I will skydive on Monday, ride a racehorse on Wednesday and fly down a luge track on Friday. I’m going to, oh, be a whole lot more adventurous. By this, I mean that I will patronize more than one grocery store. I will try a different dry cleaner. I
will visit another spa. I know. Wild. And. Crazy. As it is — and by that, I mean in this life — I am what you’d call a creature of habit. In this life, there is not only one grocery store, there is also just one brand of coffee, one brand of orange juice, one brand of laundry detergent, one brand of bacon and one brand of salsa. I can’t think outside the grocery box.
The husband’s the same. When he heads off to fill up the gas tank, it would not occur to him to go anywhere but the same old service station — even though there are several in town. In his next life — if he happens to have a car — I hope he mixes it up a bit. I hope we’ll both mix it up a bit when we go out for lunch or dinner. As it is, we generally favour the favourite place. We’ll
ask for a menu, simply because that’s what you’re supposed to do at a restaurant, spend five minutes looking at it, and then glance at each other. “You’re having the same old, same old, I’m assuming?” I will ask. “For sure,” he’ll say. “Me too,” I will say. In my next life — or heck, maybe even in this one — I will take baby steps toward the wild and crazy side. Once every half
dozen times I go to the favourite restaurant, I’ll have fries instead of salad. I’ll opt for malt vinegar instead of regular. I’ll have a lager instead of a pale ale. I know, it’s nothing momentous, but it’s a step in the right direction. In lieu of being a creature of habit, I’m aiming to be, well, just a creature. The vinegar switch I can manage. But the grocery store, not so much.
ADVICE FROM THE PROS QUESTION:
QUESTION: As we can finally see sunshine again, my thoughts turn to landscaping and outdoor parties. I have been thinking about setting up gas in my backyard for my BBQ and possibly for an outdoor fireplace. Is this something you recommend? Is it easy to do? Noah- Tsawwassen
WHAT ARE CLOSING COSTS?
ANSWER:
There will be fees associated in buying a home other than just your down payment. These fees include the cost of your home inspector, the lawyer or notary who will act for you in the transaction and an appraisal if required by the bank. Additionally, there could be provincial taxes charged a closing these taxes are determined by the purchase price, amount of down payment and if you have owned a home previously. Your Mortgage professional can provide you with the costs you can expect when it comes time to buy your home. Preparation and planning are key when it comes time to make the biggest investment of your life so make sure you have a professional in your corner!
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Paul Bach Owner 604-940-2268
After this winter, we are all looking forward to summer BBQ’s! Having a gas hookup in your backyard is a great thing to have. The convenience alone is worth it. No more lugging a propane bottle to get filled after running out in the middle of a summer party! We install BBQ boxes, which make the hook-ups easy and safe. A gas, fire-pit adds a whole new dimension to your outdoor space. Think of the beauty of camping, without having to leave home. Adding and re-directing gas lines is something that we do all the time. We are a Fortis BC Trade Ally Partner. Our Installers are all Certified Gas Fitters. The costs of doing this depends on a number of factors, (such as distance from your Gas Meter, etc.). We can set you up with a free estimate and let you know what it would cost to turn your backyard into the Oasis you envision!
www.PJBmechanical.com QUESTION: I heard that our old paper money like thousand dollar bills are no longer going to have any value. Is this true? Will there not still be collector value? ANSWER: Currently all Canadian banknotes issued since 1867 are legal tender. In the Liberal Federal budget there was a mention of making all older currency no longer legal tender.What this means is that you would no longer be able to spend it but you could take it to the bank. I believe that this is the prelude to demonetizing the
Jim Richardson, owner Western Coin and Stamp
bills like they do in most countries in Europe. Currently many older notes in used condition have a collector value a bit above the face value, with new condition notes being much more valuable. If the bills are demonetized, most notes from 1954 and newer will need to be uncirculated to have any value. I am recommending that people call their MP and complain about this change to our currency.
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Q:
What is the difference between having an immediate denture and a denture that is made after I have extractions?
A:
Immediate dentures are always best, unless there is so much mobility in your teeth that taking an impression may cause an accidental extraction when the impression is removed. The immediate denture will act as a band aid as well as to help reshape the bone to a kinder more rounded form, rather than leaving the sharp edges that are formed by the circumference of the extraction socket. Follow up must be done by your dental practitioner in order to keep up with the changing shape as the bone and tissue heal. If you have extractions done and the denture is made after a period of couple months then the bone from the circumference of the socket has prematurely #240 – 3671 healed and is now standing up. When a denture is placed on the Westminster Hwy tissues, the bone from underneath now stabs you from the inside out. Richmond BC V7C5V2 There is one way that you can do the latter method. Once your initial wound site has closed, then you must massage the bone together towards the center of gum. This will tell the body that the bone must reshape to a rounder shape. If you have questions that you would like answered, please don’t hesitate to book a free consultation with my office, or you can write to us via our website to: bcdenturist.com
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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Register for Uke ‘n Play – Ukulele Basics for Kids! happening on Wednesday, March 21 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. One of the cool things about the ukulele is that it’s kidsized! This workshop will teach kids the basics of that joy-inducing instrument – the ukulele. Ukuleles will be provided. Registration is required. Delta Photo Club meets on Wednesday, March 21 for print competition selection. The Crescent Beach Photography Club hosts the 2018 Invitational Black and White Print Challenge. Six images from our club will be chosen and entered. DPC assembles Wednesdays at KinVillage Community Centre at 7 p.m. (socializing and setup) 7:30 p.m. start. Guests welcome. For more information, please visit www.deltaphotoclub.com. If you are between the ages of 10 to 13, enjoy some escape room fun! Charles Wallace, from A Wrinkle in Time, needs your help! Join other tweens at the Tsawwassen Library on Friday, March 23 between 1 to 3 p.m. in solving clues. Come with friends or on your own. Teams of four will enter the room and have half an hour to solve four clues that will gain them and Charles Wallace their freedom. Team T&J will be performing an interactive music show for kids and families at the Tsawwassen Library on Monday, March 26 from 2 to 2:45 p.m. The South Delta Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Benediction Lutheran Church, 5575-6th Ave., Tsawwassen. Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 27 at 7:15 p.m. Membership in CFUW is open to women with a post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate, as well as post-secondary students. For further information contact Paula at gallagherpaula4@gmail.com. Are you a homeschooler between the ages of nine and 13? Join a staff member every other Monday from 2
to 3 p.m. for Home School Book Club at the Ladner Pioneer Library to discuss books in a casual setting. Books will be provided. Registration is required. Dates: April 2, 16, 30, May 14, 28, June 4. Diabetes SelfManagement is a free sixweek workshop at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting April 5 for people living with diabetes and their caregivers. Healthy eating, exercise and dealing with stress are some of the topics discussed. All participants receive the Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions book at no cost. Register with UVic at 604940-1273 or www.selfmanagementbc.ca. Delta Hospice Society offers Kids Grieve Too – bereavement groups to support children ages 7 to 12. These groups apply expressive arts and play therapy to reduce anxiety and anger, promote healthy expression of difficult emotions, increase understanding of grief and loss, and provide support through connection with others. Six sessions, led by a counsellor on Thursday afternoons, April 5 to May 10, 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. For information and to pre-register contact Teresa at 604-948-0660. Program is complimentary. Tsawwassen Ladies Golf. Tuesday morning ladies league looking for new members for 2018. All skill levels welcome. Season
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✔ Routine and diabetic care ✔ Foot Surgery ✔ Custom orthotics ✔ Sports Medicine ✔ Hours 9-3 Wed. & Sat. walk-ins welcome
starts April 10. Application forms available at Tsawwassen Springs golf pro shop. For more info please contact Jan at Cheavins@ gmail.com or 604-948-2355. South Delta Newcomers Club welcomes new members to the group from Ladner, Tsawwassen and Point Roberts. The club looks forward to seeing new and returning members at our next monthly meeting – Thursday, April 19, 7:15 p.m. at the Kiwanis Longhouse, 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. Join in on an intriguing meeting with Petrabilities, one of Tsawwassen Reading Room’s psychic readers. 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! Our club meets at the Tsawwassen Mills training room. Ambassadors always welcome guests. Come and see how Toastmasters can help you gain confidence and skill public speaking as well as with leadership skills in a safe, encouraging environment. For more info contact Karentaipalus@ gmail.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.
SENIORS Coffee with a Cop takes place Wednesday, March 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. Have a conversation with Const. Leisa Schaefer about topics relevant to seniors. McKee Seniors will hold their AGM on Saturday, April 7 at 9:30 a.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner. Call 604-946-1411. Snooker – free lessons for beginners and intermediate players. Starts Monday, April 9 for four Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. April 9, 16, 23 and 30. Enter via door on the east side of the building, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Sign up at reception anytime Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. by April 6 and indicate your level, beginner or intermediate player, 604-943-0225.
SPECIAL EVENTS ElderCollege Delta is pleased to present Dr. David Moscrop to talk about Digital Threats to Democracy at Home and Abroad. This presentation is of special interest because of the rise of “fake news.” Cedar Park Church on Saturday, March
Dr. David A. Dixon PODIATRIST 218-1077 56th Street. Tsawwassen
604.943.4405
Spring sporting goods feature Monday, March 26 at Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56 Street, Tsawwassen. Don’t miss out on the baseball, golf, field hockey, soccer, tennis and fishing equipment for sale. Also, all collectible sale items are half price this week and next. Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave., is having a garage sale on Saturday, April 7. Doors open from 8 a.m. to noon. Come and check out the wide variety of tools and toys, books and boots, clothes and kitchenware and many other gently used items. Youth group members will set up a small snack table and have muffins and coffee available by donation. 604-946-6254. Calling all fellow grads from the Delta Secondary class of ’68. A 50th reunion will be held Sept. 29 at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Contact Barb at bwayte@ telus.net.
ARTS Dance to great rock and roll CD music from the ‘60s to the ‘80s, Saturday, March 24, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Singles welcome, couples welcome. Call 604-943-0225. Tickets $12 for members, $14 non-mem-
bers. Doors open at 7 p.m., dancing 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Cash Bar. Tickets also available at the door, cash only. Embracing South Delta features local scenes and the Ladner Rotary Club will be choosing scenic art work for their 2019 calendar from the art on display. We welcome visitors from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday until April 1. The gallery at 1710-56th Street is located in Tsawwassen beside the South Delta Recreation Centre. Langley Ukulele Ensemble Spring concert, 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, April 8 at KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Lift Every Voice Ecumenical choir concert on Sunday, April 15 at 3 p.m. at Ladner Christian Reformed Church. Sponsored by the Community Fund of Faith, supported by many churches in Ladner and Tsawwassen and the Delta Funeral Home.
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 (no phone calls, please).
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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Tom Shaw Conference Final Championship Series Delta vs. Ridge Meadows Game 1 Flames 2 Ice Hawks 1 (3OT) Game 2 Tuesday, March 20: Ridge Meadows at Delta. After press deadline Game 3 Friday, March 23: Delta at Ridge Meadows, 8 p.m. Planet Ice. Game 4 Sunday, March 25: Delta at Ridge Meadows, 4:45 p.m. Planet Ice. *Game 5 Monday, March 26: Ridge Meadows at Delta, 7:30 p.m. Ladner Leisure Centre. *Game 6 Wednesday, March 28: Delta at Ridge Meadows, 7:30 p.m. Planet Ice. *Game 7 Thursday, March29: Ridge Meadows at Delta, 7:30 p.m. Ladner Leisure Centre. *If necessary Ice Hawks Playoff Scoring GP G A Pts G. Dhaliwal 10 6 5 11 A. Hansen-Bukata 10 2 6 8 K. Uy 7 3 4 7 J. Deyrmenjian 9 3 4 7 D. Rubin 10 4 1 5 J. Rees 10 2 3 5 M. Epshtein 10 1 3 4 E. Bourhill 8 2 1 3 D. Szpakowski 9 2 1 3 N. Pelletier 8 1 2 3 A. Suprynowicz 10 0 3 3 B. Bonnar 10 1 2 3 I. Hendricks 10 0 2 2 M. Araki-Young 5 1 0 1 J. Nelson 7 1 0 1 J. Bogress 7 0 1 1 G. LeBlanc 10 0 1 1 L. Visram 10 0 1 1 N. Marsh 3 0 0 0 M. Cheung 4 0 0 0 T. Garey 9 0 1 1 J. Naylor
AVG 1.42
SV% .944
LOCAL TIDES Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet THURSDAY, MARCH 22 3:17 am 8.9 8:57 am 13.5 4:01 pm 4.3 11:09 pm 12.8 FRIDAY, MARCH 23 4:14 am 9.8 9:34 pm 12.8 4:54 pm 3.9 SATURDAY, MARCH 24 12:28 am 12.8 5:31 am 10.5 10:20 pm 12.5 5:54 pm 3.9 SUNDAY, MARCH 25 1:46 am 13.1 7:11 am 10.5 11:24 am 11.8 7:00 pm 13.9 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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(Left) South Delta Sun Devils receiver Billy Matwichyna is heading to his “second home” in Winnipeg next season where he will play for the Manitoba Bisons while longtime teammate Michael Calvert was welcomed to the UBC Thunderbirds by head coach Blake Nill.
Teammates now U Sports rivals
Michael Calvert signs with UBC while Billy Matwichyna heads to Manitoba MARK BOOTH
m b o o t h @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m
They have been teammates since their days playing Atom football for the South Delta Rams. Now Michael Calvert and Billy Matwichyna will begin the next chapter of their careers as Canada West rivals. The pair of Grade 12 standouts have officially committed to the UBC Thunderbirds and Manitoba Bisons respectively, beginning next fall. They had leading roles in a dynamic South Delta Sun Devils offence that piled up a ton of points and yardage last season. Calvert had established himself as one of the top recruits in the country after leading all of B.C. High School Football in passing the last two years — earning provincial all-star and MVP honours in the process. His athleticism, that also resulted in nearly 600 rushing yards, made him an ideal fit for the three down Canadian game. After much consideration and visits to a number of schools, he opted to stay close to home and be part of a UBC program guided by the legendary Blake Nill. “When I sat down and talked to my parents about, I looked at the (time) commitment a quarterback has to make to a university program. Then there is Blake Nill’s track record with a really successful program and it also being a really good academic school. All the pieces of the puzzle just made sense to be there,”
PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH
After playing football together at the community and high school levels, Michael Calvert and Billy Matwichyna will go their seperate ways next fall to play for UBC and Manitoba. explained Calvert. The Thurderbirds made sure everyone knew about their “big catch” with an elaborate signing announcement at the Point Grey campus that included Calvert’s parents. “Michael is a very young, motivated athlete who wants to be at the top,” said Nill. “He makes a lot of good decisions, he works extremely hard at the various components of his game and he shows a lot of those same attributes academically. “He has a very fast release, the ball gets to the receiver in a hurry and he’s got arm strength. If you combine that with the fact he can pull down the ball and run at any time it creates a very menacing
type of situation for opponents.” As much as UBC was a natural for Calvert, the same could be said for his favourite target heading to Manitoba. Matwichyna considers Winnipeg his second home. He has been set on continuing his career on the prairies for sometime with Regina and Saskatchewan also in the mix. “The main thing for me and making my choice was to be somewhere that I felt really at home. All my family lives out there,” he explained. “Honestly, I kept my options open through the whole thing and in the end that is where I most want to be.” The 6-foot-1 wideout has always been a deep threat and
can also make tough catches in traffic. He averaged nearly 18 yards a catch last season with eight touchdowns. He will be part of a Bisons team that finished 2-6 last season but showed signs of promise, led by second-year quarterback Des Catellier. Another attraction is Manitoba plays out of the very impressive Investor’s Group Field which is also home to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Matwichyna actually visited the school last month with Calvert. “They are an up-and-coming team which I love so there is lots of opportunities for me to play,” continued Matwichyna who will be studying environmental science. “I’m going to live on campus the first-year and take in that whole experience as well.” Calvert will get to work with new UBC offensive coordinator Stefan Ptaszek who left the same role with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to head west, along with quarterbacks coach Jay Prepchuk. He will also be learning from fourth-year starter Michael O’Connor. The Ottawa native transferred to UBC from Penn State and promptly guided the T-Birds to the Vanier Cup back in 2015. “He is a very talented player that could go in the draft right now with his skill set,” added Calvert. “It’s almost like Joe Montana with Steve Young coming in to be the understudy and learning from him. That’s sort of how I picture it being.”
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Highschoolprogramdominatesatprovincials Delta Gymnastics’ high school ideal for cross-training to comprogram has once again propliment other sports. duced outstanding results at the The continued success and recent B.C. Secondary Schools reputation has led to students Championships, hosted by coming from outside of Delta Windsor Secondary. to the club. This year’s training group included gymnasts from The South Delta Sun Devils and Delta Pacers finished sixth McMath, Richmond Christian, and seventh respectively in the Tamanawis and Semiahmoo. overall team standings. The Sun Here is a complete rundown Devils also placed second in the of all 31 who participated at progirls division and vincials. Delta topped all teams Secondary in Level 5 Girls. Sarah Powell and Sarah Impressive individual Chan were also results included recipients of Southpointe $2600 and $700 Academy’s Kaiya graduating burShow finishing saries. sixth all-around Level 1 in Level One Junior Junior. Kaiya Chow All the stu- 6th all round dent athletes (Southpointe), Southpointe’s Kaiya Chow are part of Delta was a force in Level 1 Junior. Kate McDonald Gymnastics’ - 10th all round co-ed high school program (South Delta), Sasha Mattheys designated for Grades 7-12 and - 18th all round (South Delta), accommodates beginners to the Navreen Sidhu - 22nd all round elite level. The program is coor(Seaquam). dinated by Jenn Watts and also Level 1 Senior includes coaches Tessa Neufeld, Hannah Black - 6th all round Chris Sheremeta, Jasmine (South Delta), Pavneet Gill - 30th McLean, Shannon Davis and all round (Tamanawis). Thorstein Fischer. It runs from Level 2 September to June and is also Enora Hwang - 7th all round
Among the 31 student athletes from Delta Gymnastics’ High School Program competing at the B.C. Secondary Schools Championships were (left to right) Sierra Chan, Amy Bates, Astarte Garnell, Kylie Stewart, Sarah Chan, Chenay Wong, Jenna Anderson and Natalie Anderson. (South Delta), Jade Bragagnolo - 13th all round (South Delta), Natasha Kryger - 22nd all round (Delta). Level 3 Kelsey Snow - 6th all round (Burnsview), Grace Zonneveld - 15th all round (South Delta), Alex Lewis - 21st all round (South Delta), Carissa Sadlo 25th all round (Delta), Rebekah Van Hattem - 37th all round (Delta), Marika Lee - 39th all round (Richmond Christian), Kyla Dooley - 40th all round
(Seaquam), Navnit Bhaghar 40th all round (Tamanawis). Hana Terencio - 41st all round (McRoberts). Level 4 Chenay Wong - 1st all round (Burnsview), Sarah Powell - 4th all round (Delta), Kylie Stewart - 11th all round (South Delta), Maddie Woodward - 17th all round (McMath). Level 5 Amy Bates - 3rd all round (McMath), Astarte Garnett - 5th all round (South Delta), Natalie
Anderson - 7th all round (South Delta), Jenna Anderson - 8th all round (South Delta), Sarah Chan - 12th all round ( Delta), Sierra Chang - 14th all round (McMath). Boys Level 2 Aidan Cowell 5th all round (Semiahmoo), Level 4 - Nik Alexander 5th all round (McMath). Level 5 Owen Aubey 4th all round (Burnsview).
FRASER HEALTH PUBLIC BOARD MEETING When: April 11, 2018
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Meeting 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Public Question & Answer Period
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You are invited to attend an open meeting of the Board of Directors of Fraser Health. The meeting will include a presentation on the health care services offered in Chilliwack, as well as an update from our president and CEO, Michael Marchbank.
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COMING EVENTS SIM, Gordon February 8, 1938 March 14, 2018
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It is with great sadness that we announce that Gordon passed away suddenly and peacefully on Wednesday, March 14. Faced with declining health recently, this is the way he would have chosen to leave this world. Gordon was born and grew up in Scotland, and then spent equal portions of his life in South Africa and Canada. He was pre-deceased by his two brothers, Ron and Melville, and his son, Rory. He leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Jacquie, and his two children, Cameron and Kristy, as well as his sister, Arlene, and numerous nieces and nephews. Renowned for his larger than life attitude (and his gruffness!), as well as his honesty, generosity and sense of fairness, his passing will create a void in many lives. In lieu of flowers, please make online donation to “Operation Smile”.
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BRUNDIN, Elizabeth (nee Spetifore) It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Bette on March 6, 2018. Bette was born in Ladner BC on Oct. 3, 1940. She was predeceased by her father Salvannie Spetifore and mother Freda Grace Spetifore (nee Roe); survived by sisters May Stokes and Janice Koch; daughter Karilee (Trent) Hagerman, son Darren Brundin; grandchildren Jenelle, Kieran, Joshua and many cousins, nieces & nephews. Bette grew up and lived in Delta for most of her life. She worked for the Delta Municipality for over 30 years, finally retiring in the late 1990’s. Retirement wasn’t enough for Bette, as she continued to work until her sudden passing. All who knew her admired her strength, work ethic, generosity, genuineness and endless energy. Bette loved a laugh, a good joke, Italian food and was a gifted writer. She loved her family, friends and adored her grandchildren. Her passion in life was her beloved horses. Funeral service will be 11 am Sat. March 24 at Delta Funeral Home, 5329 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta, BC, V4K 1W6. Following that, a Celebration of Life at the Town & Country Inn at 2 pm. Mom, know that you are always in our hearts. We can only wish that you’re off riding your dear old horse, Rusty. Condolences may be placed at www.deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040
Dear Mom, I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to write this but the realization of your passing hurts too much and I miss you more than words can say. I love you Mom and think of you every day. I sadly announce on December 15th, 2017 the passing of my dear mother, Mary Ethal Carter, at the young age of 86. She suffered a severe stroke which took her life instantly. She was a strong, beautiful person who had the biggest heart and wanted to help and/or worry about every one. She shared her love and energy effortlessly.
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