Optimist The Voice of Delta since 1922 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2014 Delta Newsstand $1 YOUR SOURCE FOR LOCAL SPORTS, NEWS, WEATHER AND ENTERTAINMENT! WWW.DELTA-OPTIMIST.COM Teachers take action First phase won’t impact students 5 Styles for spring Latest trends on display 13-15 Back at the helm Greg Rennie returns to lead Junior “A” Islanders 23 Opponents of Port Metro Vancouver’s plannedexpansion at Roberts Bank showed off critical migratory bird habitat they say would be destroyed. A contingent of media and several dozen concerned citizens made their way to the dike at Brunswick Point Monday morn- ing to see birds feeding on the mudflats and hear from mem- bers of Against Port Expansion (APE) and Citizens Against Port Expansion (CAPE), two local groups hoping to stop the pro- posed Terminal 2 (T2) project. With the Deltaport container facility visible in the distance, tens of thousands of western sand- pipers could be seen consuming biofilm along with several other bird species, a few peregrine falcons and noisy flocks of snow geese. “You can imagine if you double all the structures you see out there, and put it this way, that’s what the port is planning with T2. Right now, it’s a five-star B&B for everybody, but particularly the sandpipers. This is the major stop- over on the Pacific Flyway,” said naturalist Mary Taitt. “The port wants to take it all away and it won’t be with jobs, it’s going to be a big automated port. It will completely change the circulation here and, in fact, some people are worried they may fill it in with a free trade zone, foreign trade zone, right next to the port.” Taitt said when the third berth was added to the Deltaport termi- nal it ruined a huge crab area. Speaking on behalf of the birds Groups opposed to port expansion host event at Roberts Bank Monday to highlight habitat threatened by T2 PHOTOS BY GORD GOBLE The Ladner Business Association hosted an Easter parade through Ladner Village and an egg hunt at Memorial Park Sunday afternoon. See more photos on Page 16 and at www.delta-optimist.com. SCAN WITH TO REVEAL PHOTOS PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE Birders watched western sandpipers and other species feed on the biofilm at Roberts Bank Monday morning. SCAN WITH TO REVEAL PHOTOS & VIDEO See HABITAT page 3 BY SANDOR GYARMATI [email protected]Easter Bunny feels the love in Ladner 604.943.6383 17-1835 56th St. Tsawwassen (Behind McDonalds) Your local choice for auto glass! Best call Tsawwassen Collision now to get this fixed right away! NEW PATIENTS WELCOME 604-943-9304 5550 12th Ave Welcome to our team Renee & Ramona!
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OptimistThe Voice of Delta since 1922 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2014
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Teachers take actionFirst phase won’timpact students 5
Styles for springLatest trendson display 13-15
Back at the helmGreg Rennie returns tolead Junior “A” Islanders 23
Opponents of Port MetroVancouver’s planned expansion atRoberts Bank showed off criticalmigratory bird habitat they saywould be destroyed.
A contingent of media andseveral dozen concerned citizensmade their way to the dike atBrunswick Point Monday morn-ing to see birds feeding on themudflats and hear from mem-bers of Against Port Expansion(APE) and Citizens Against PortExpansion (CAPE), two localgroups hoping to stop the pro-
posed Terminal 2 (T2) project.With the Deltaport container
facility visible in the distance,tens of thousands of western sand-pipers could be seen consumingbiofilm along with several otherbird species, a few peregrinefalcons and noisy flocks of snowgeese.
“You can imagine if you doubleall the structures you see outthere, and put it this way, that’swhat the port is planning with T2.Right now, it’s a five-star B&Bfor everybody, but particularly thesandpipers. This is the major stop-over on the Pacific Flyway,” saidnaturalist Mary Taitt.
“The port wants to take it allaway and it won’t be with jobs,it’s going to be a big automatedport. It will completely change thecirculation here and, in fact, somepeople are worried they may fill itin with a free trade zone, foreigntrade zone, right next to the port.”
Taitt said when the third berthwas added to the Deltaport termi-nal it ruined a huge crab area.
Speaking on behalf of the birdsGroups opposed to port expansion host event at Roberts Bank Monday to highlight habitat threatened by T2
PHOTOS BY GORD GOBLE
The Ladner Business Associationhosted an Easter parade throughLadner Village and an egg hunt atMemorial Park Sunday afternoon.See more photos on Page 16 and atwww.delta-optimist.com.
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Birders watched western sandpipers and other species feed on the biofilm atRoberts Bank Monday morning.
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Noting the area is ofmajor international ecologi-cal significance, CAPE’sCliff Caprani said the find-ings of the port authority’sown technical advisorygroup should be questioned.
Several at Monday’sgathering also said the pro-posed port expansion isn’teven justified as far as abusiness case goes, whileothers were critical of PortMetro Vancouver’s habitatbanking projects, sayingthey are unnecessary.
According to APE, theFraser River estuary, ofwhich Roberts Bank is acritical component, is amajor stopover for millionsof migrating birds.
The Fraser estuary isalso important to salmonand other fish species, APEnotes, adding the currentRoberts Bank container port
has led to the loss of nearshore feeding habitat forjuvenile salmon and T2 willdo even more damage.
Still undertaking a num-ber of field studies, PMVwill likely submit an envi-ronmental impact statementat the end of the year, whichcan be considered its formalapplication for the secondthree-berth container ter-minal. That will kick offan environmental review,which will go through alengthy panel process.
According to the findingsof the port’s technical advi-sory group, PMV’s studieswill be robust and defen-sible. The port-appointedgroup also noted biofilmis important, but so areother food sources, and thatthere’s increased confidencein its biofilm science andthe ability to avoid or miti-
gate the effects of T2.One of the studies being
undertaken this monthincludes an on-onsite habi-tat development survey.
“The purpose of the sur-vey is to investigate possi-ble opportunities for habitatrestoration in the vicinityof the marine terminals at
Roberts Bank,” according tothe port, noting the surveyarea includes Roberts Bankand the existing Port MetroVancouver infrastructure.
FortisBC is looking toinvest up to $400 millionfor an expansion of its liq-uefied natural gas facility inTilbury.
The plant has beenin service since 1971,FortisBC president andCEO John Walker toldthe audience at a Delta ofChamber of Commerce lun-cheon last Wednesday at theDelta Town & Country Inn.
“Most people probablydon’t even know it’s there,”he said.
The current storage tankat the Tilbury facility isabout 600 million cubicfeet. The expansion wouldsee the addition of anothertank with a capacity of onebillion cubic feet.
Ground compaction andpiling work is underway toget ready for the start ofconstruction, he said.
Construction will hope-fully start in early Junewith the project looking tobe in service by late 2016,Walker said.
The plans have been dis-cussed with Delta for morethan a year, he noted.
Walker said he expectsthe project will create about300 man-years of employ-
ment in various stages ofconstruction and that thefacility is expected to addabout $4 million annually intaxes paid to various levelsof government.
“Natural gas and particu-larly LNG is a huge oppor-tunity for us here in BritishColumbia,” he said, notingthere is at least a 100-yearsupply with likely more
than that available.In a question-and-answer
session, Walker was askedabout fracking, or hydraulicfracturing, a controversialmethod of extracting natu-
ral gas.He said every step of the
process is highly regulatedand that he’s confidentthose rules are being wellenforced.
Big plans for LNG facilityFortisBC looking to invest up to $400 million to expand 40-year-old plant in Tilbury area
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FortisBC president and CEO John Walker told a Delta of Chamber of Commerce luncheon about the company’s efforts to expand itsTilbury plant.
Thousands of western sandpipers can be seen on the mudflats at Roberts Bank.
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Visitors to DeltaHospital’s emergency wardlast week may have beenexposed to chickenpox.
Fraser Health Authoritymedical health officer Dr.Michelle Murti confirmedthe potential exposureoccurred on Wednesday, butgave no other details.
“In the interest of publichealth, individuals who mayhave been exposed on April16 have been identified,and are being contacted bypublic health to determinetheir risk of exposure, andwhether any additional fol-low-up is required,” Murtisaid in a statement.
“Chicken pox is a conta-gious virus that continues tocirculate in the community,and is common amongstchildren. People who havehad chickenpox in the past,or have been vaccinated,are immune and protectedagainst an infection,” shesaid.
Chickenpox is a highlycontagious illness caused bythe varicella-zoster virus,a type of herpes virus. It isoften a mild illness, charac-terized by an itchy rash onthe face and scalp with pinkspots and tiny fluid-filledblisters that dry and becomescabs four to five days later.
Serious complications,although rare, can occurmainly in infants andpersons with a weakenedimmune system. The viruscan be transmitted throughthe air by coughing andsneezing, or spread indi-rectly by touching contami-nated items.
Delta resident CranCampbell told the Optimisthe had been contacted aboutpotentially being exposed.Already upset about a 13-
hour wait at the hospital onthe day in question, he saidsomeone at the ER aroundthe time tested positive. Hesaid he was one of severaldozen contacted.
“They’re setting up aplace where you can geta shot and I’m probablygoing to go get it at thehealth unit by city hall,”Campbell said.
The FHA notes that forindividuals who are notimmune, and exposed tochickenpox, symptomsappear after 10 to 21 days,beginning with one to twodays of fever, a headacheand tiredness, and are fol-lowed by an itchy, red rashover the body.
A measles outbreakrecently made headlinesin the Fraser Valley.Chickenpox and measlesshare some basic similari-ties, but they are caused bydifferent viruses and havedifferent symptom patterns.Both viruses cause rashes,but they don’t usually lookthe same, and people tendto be sicker with measlesthan with chickenpox.
Visitors to ER potentiallyexposed to chickenpoxCase confirmed at Delta Hospital last Wednesday
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Teaching and extracurric-ular activities will continueas usual despite pending jobaction by teachers, accord-ing to the Delta schooldistrict.
The Delta school boardhas issued a letter to parentsaddressing concerns aboutwhat impacts will resultfrom the B.C. Teachers’Federation issuing 72-hourstrike notice last Thursday.
The job action, which isscheduled to begin today,will be primarily limited toadministrative tasks.
The teachers won’t begoing on a full-scale strike,instead launching the firstphase of job action wherethey will withdraw fromcertain administrativeduties. Teachers will not bemeeting with administra-tors, won’t engage in writ-ten communications withadministrators and will notundertake student supervi-sion during non-instruc-tional time.
However, that doesn’tmean field trips or sports
activities are cancelled,said superintendent DianneTurner, noting principalsand administrative staff willcarry out supervision.
Classroom teaching willalso continue as usual andreport cards will continue tobe issued.
An escalation in jobaction could impact stu-dents, however.
The BCTF said it’s tak-ing action in response todisappointing progress atthe negotiating table, whereit contends the governmentand employers’ associationhave not backed off fromunfair and unreasonabledemands.
“On March 6, after over ayear of negotiations, 89 percent of B.C. teachers votedin favour of potential jobaction to help secure a fairand reasonable settlement,”said BCTF president JimIker.
“The overwhelming votewas a strong and decisivemandate from teachers toput pressure on ChristyClark’s government andthe negotiators for the B.C.Public School Employers’
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Iker said the governmentand employers’ association’spositions have barely movedsince the teachers voted.
Education Minister PeterFassbender’s response tolast month’s strike vote wasthat the bargaining teamtabled a comprehensiveinitial position, including a6.5 per cent wage increasein the first six years. Classsize and composition areon the bargaining table, andthat’s where the discussionsneed to occur, he said.
Teachers set to begin firstphase of job action todayWithdrawal of administrative duties won’t hit students
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Local high school stu-dents took part in the firstDelta Youth Conference lastTuesday.
Featuring a variety ofsessions at the Boys’ andGirls’ Club and LadnerLeisure Centre, the eventwas organized by severalDelta service agencies, suchas the Boys’ and Girls’Club, Delta police andMinistry of Children andFamilies, in conjunctionwith the school district,although it was the studentswho chose the theme.
That theme was howyoung people can find bal-ance in their lives.
The event kicked offwith a keynote speechby Sean Aiken, the film-maker behind 52 Jobs in52 Weeks,. He frequentlyspeaks to students andcompanies about what helearned from his one-weekjob experiences. A ques-tion-and-answer sessionwith him gave students anopportunity with to talkabout how to find passionfor a career.
Another keynote speaker
was Wab Kinew, an inspira-tional First Nations speakerwho talked about how onecan pursue their dreams andnot let diversity get in theway.
The students chose manyof the sessions’ discussiontopics, including how toovercome anxiety.
Rachel Macool, chair ofthe Delta Youth Committee,the interagency group thatorganized the event, saidthe conference was aimed atbeing student-driven.
“They were the ones
who decided the themebecause life can get hecticand chaotic with family andfriends, school and workand with social media, andthey figured they neededmore balance in their lives.What we did from there isfind keynote speakers andworkshops that would relateto that topic,” she said.
A student who was aboutto sit in on a session saidit’s comforting to knowshe isn’t alone in feelingstressed about thinkingabout the future.
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Wab Kinew was one of the guest speakers at a Delta studentconference last week. He spoke about how education has thepower to transform lives.
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Ladner United Churchhas been a busy place sincethe renovated and restoredbuilding re-opened a coupleof weeks ago.
The church has alreadyseen its first memorialservice, wedding, eveningservice, Easter and Sundayservices, and communitysupper.
On April 13, the churchheld its first Sunday ser-vice, which included a spe-cial ceremony naming thenew fireside room in thebuilding in honour of build-er Steve Knoblauch, ownerof RAM Construction, whoheaded the project.
Rev. Jim Short said thechurch wanted to do some-thing to thank Knoblauchfor his contributions.
This weekend, LadnerUnited is inviting the com-munity to celebrate the re-opening with two events.
On Saturday, an openhouse will give residentsa chance to see the newlyrestored and renovatedchurch. Starting at 1 p.m.with a recognition of com-munity donors, the churchwill open its doors to thepublic with self-guidedtours and displays, music,children’s activities andrefreshments. The openhouse runs until 4 p.m.
On Sunday, the churchwill host an evening wor-ship and dedication of thenew labyrinth. Dr. PeterLeckie donated the laby-rinth in memory of his latewife, who was a United
church minister.The labyrinth dedication
will begin at 7 p.m.Ladner United Church,
constructed in the GothicRevival style of architec-ture, has served the com-munity for 120 years.
It opened in 1893 asSt. Andrew’s PresbyterianChurch and served thatcongregation until 1925when it merged with theLadner Methodist Churchto become Ladner United.
The building has under-gone many changes overthe years. It was raised inthe 1930s to allow for theconstruction of a basementand a hall was added in1938. In the 1970s, a large,single-storey addition wasundertaken.
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It’s heartening the province is consid-ering tweaks to our local highway net-work, but I’m dubious whether they canbe of much help at this point.
It’s been four months since the SouthFraser Perimeter Road opened in theseparts, sufficient time to establish trafficpatterns as drivers figure out the bestways to navigate the new highway land-scape.
There have been more Tsawwassendrivers than anticipated using the oldhighway northbound, but that situationcontinues to sort itself out based on waittimes. Many Tsawwassenites are also tak-ing the old highway southbound given it’sa shorter trip and avoids the congestionon Highway 99 that can accumulate justsouth of the George Massey Tunnel.
Southbound flows haven’t been anissue, but problems northbound in themornings, and the subsequent stream ofemails from frustrated commuters, havethe province analyzing traffic counts andconsidering modifications.
One of the moves being looked at isremoving the barriers to allow SouthFraser Perimeter Road traffic to mergesooner with northbound Highway 99,which would allow Tsawwassenites toaccess the counterflow lane. How muchthis helps will obviously depend on traf-fic volumes on any given day, but at leastit’s a roll in the right direction.
Such a move would also mean thatwithout a dedicated SFPR lane approach-ing the Highway 17A interchange therewould be space to restore the secondcloverleaf lane for those coming out ofLadner, although the province hasn’tbroached that idea, at least not publicly.If the second lane were restored, it wouldspell the end of the recently-installedpicket fence on the overpass and elimi-nate the awkward merge that takes placejust before it begins.
However, even if these so-calledimprovements were to be undertaken,there will still be more merge points,which can’t help but result in a slowercommute than was the case pre-SFPR.Up until last December, there was onlyone highway coming out of South Deltato connect with Highway 99, but nowthat we have two there are twice as manypotential choke points.
I’m far from an engineer, but I don’tthink it takes one to recognize that extramerge points aren’t an issue when traf-fic is light, but when volumes reach acertain level these additional connectionscan’t help but create congestion.
Tweaks to the network can ease thesituation somewhat, but there’s no gettingaround the fact a new highway brings anew set of challenges.
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If towns were cigarettes,Tsawwassen would be a VirginiaSlim.
She’s come a long way, baby.It’s been 10 years since National
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“Jobs are scarce, and there isn’teven any downtown, yet when resi-dents look down that long, pine-scented road toward the bordercheckpoint and see the Canadianstrip-mall hell that is Tsawwassenjust beyond it, they shudder,”lamented author Erla Zwingle inAugust 2004, hurtfully adding, “Ifthat’s development, they’ll be at thebarricades to stop it.”
It was a severe assertion for acommunity that was, until then,more accustomed to boasting aboutits above-average number of sunnydays, pristine beaches, fertile-if-somewhat-dormant farmland, vastbird population and low crime ratethan defending itself against criti-
cism from one of the world’s mosthighly regarded magazines. Asexpected, the response from proudand patriotic Tsawwassenites wasfast, furious and full of fire.
“Tsawwassen is anything buthell,” wrote Diana Cousins, execu-tive director of the TsawwassenBusiness Improvement Associationat the time, in a letter to NationalGeographic’s editor.
Cousins listed a dozen differentimprovements along 56th Street,including the planting of more than180 trees, an extensive hangingbasket program, the installation ofdouble-tiered banner poles and awinter tree-lighting initiative, mak-ing Tsawwassen’s main shoppingcorridor “more like paradise.”
Mayor Lois Jackson also chimedin, maintaining her civic decorumdespite the surprise literary attack:“We have palm trees and shops andI think that we have a nice down-town area. I thought it was...ratherunneighbourly.”
Others had more difficulty con-taining their anger.
Malcolm Ashford, then executivedirector of the Delta Chamber ofCommerce, called Zwingle’s articlea “grossly unfair exaggeration”and questioned her credentials as a“so-called” professional writer. Thechamber also dismissed Zwingle’soverall observations of the area as“Mickey Mouse.”
Zwingle was further mockedfor her evergreen ignorance as shemistook cedar trees for pine trees.
Personally, I’m a Ladner girl andhappen to think it’s the best placeon Earth, but Tsawwassen is noslouch either when it comes to liv-ability. The much-maligned 56thStreet of the National Geographicstory is actually a desirable retailexperience with one-of-a-kindshops, cafes and restaurants.The purchases I have acquired inTsawwassen in just the last coupleof months include a paddle for astand-up paddleboard, a bird house,running shoes, a jacket, 200 assort-ed specialty coffees and, almost,a classic Toyota Supra courtesy ofthe used car show every Sunday atthe Tsawwassen Town Centre — astrip mall — in support of the non-profit Boundary Bay Lions.
Strip mall hell? That’s notTsawwassen — not now, and notback in Zwingle’s time. However,fast-forward 10 years and Zwinglemay yet have editorial licenceto criticize our sleepy piece ofparadise, and that’s due to theTsawwassen Mills and TsawwassenCommons mega malls opening in2016 on Tsawwassen First Nationland.
Together, these commercial con-quests will bring approximately1.75 million square feet of newretail space to TFN’s vast highwayproperty.
I bet nothing would pleaseZwingle more than to return to thecommunity that figuratively burnedher at the stake and decree it “big-box store hell.”
Tsawwassen’s ‘strip mall hell’reputation is now a memory
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A8 The Delta Optimist April 23, 2014
Letters to the Editor
Editor:Last Tuesday at the
Delta school board publicbudget meeting, I listenedto the roughly two-dozenspeakers. There were someimpassioned presenta-tions and I was particularlyimpressed with the studentswho spoke. However, I dobelieve many of the com-ments were directed at thewrong level of government.
I think we need toremember the provincialgovernment establishes edu-cation funding levels andamounts; it is the provincialgovernment that needs tomake education a prior-ity for British Columbia.I know our local board ofeducation advocates forincreased support fromVictoria, and I believe ourcommunity needs to aswell.
As we are all aware,school districts across theprovince are strugglingwith costs and I believemuch of this is due to adownloading of financial
responsibilities from theprovincial government tolocal boards. For example,this year when the provincebargained and reached adeal with the CUPE work-ers in our schools, insteadof paying for the increasedcosts of the settlement, thegovernment said schooldistricts would need to findthe money out of existingbudgets.
Also, the B.C. Hydrorate increase needs to becovered by school districts.I do not believe schooldistricts should have topay such high utility costs.I also do not believe thatschool districts should haveto pay carbon taxes and topurchase carbon offsets. Inmy opinion, these are allcosts the province shouldbear.
As a community, I thinkwe need to recognize theexcellent work that ourteachers, school districtmanagement and staff doeveryday. We also need toacknowledge that it is get-
ting harder and harder forthem to do such great workbecause of provincial gov-ernment funding levels.
The budget shortfallsare a result of a fundingshortfall from the province.We need to help our localpublic school system byadvocating at the provinciallevel for more support forpublic education. Our chil-dren deserve it.
Keith PunshonChair
Delta DPAC
Editor:Re: Southlands has
the potential to be aconvergence community,Community Comment,
April 18I found the Community
Comment to be verydisturbing. How couldanyone with a modicumof intelligence believethat the building of 950vehicle-dependent homeson farmable land could be
a benefit to anyone otherthan the developer?
The land in questionis zoned agricultural, sowhy change it? The landis owned by an aggressivedeveloper who is not afarmer and the majorityof the land was allowed togo fallow so it looked likeit was not farmable. Notcorrect.
The land was farmedfor decades and could
be farmed again today,particularly with modernmethods and modern cropslike blueberries and cran-berries.
I just hope those on theMetro Vancouver boarddon’t have the same short-sighted approach as ourlocal politicians (mostlyfrom North Delta) and voteagainst any developmentthat takes away farmland.
R. Smith
Editor:Re: Helping you to live
green, April 16I’d like to thank the
Corporation of Delta for thead offering us tips on howwe can help the planet: Turnoff your engine if parkedmore than a minute, carpool
to work, wash clothes incold water, etc. They are allvery useful tips.
Now, here is a green tipfor council: stop approvingdevelopment on farmland.We all should do our part in“helping the planet.”
Tom Steele
Hoping that Metro Vancouver board showsgreater vision than Delta council members
Blame Victoria for deficit
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Diana NesbittFebruary 18, 1966 – April 14, 2014
On Monday April 14th we lost ourDiana in a tragic accident.
Diana was born in 1966 to Tom andHelen Nesbitt. From an early age,she was known by her parents, twosisters and their family as Birdie.Even when she was a little girlgrowing up in Kamloops she knewshe wanted to be a nurse. In 1985 shemoved to Vancouver to attend the School of Nursing at UBC.
It was there that she met Bruce, who later became herhusband. After their two children, Jeffrey and Madelene,were born Diana postponed her nursing career to raise herkids with extravagant cooking and extended bike rides. Shebecame president of the Montessori in Delta Society, was anincredibly active team Mom, and encouraged frequent pianopractice along with countless other activities.
When her kids had grown Diana resumed her nursing career.Part of the way through her refresher training she suffered astroke, but fought her way back to a full recovery working atthe Irene Thomas Hospice Residence. She was devoted to herjob, patients, and the wonderful team that she worked with.Diana loved to cook, loved to look after people and washappiest when she was preparing an amazing meal for ahouseful of family and friends. Diana touched so manylives, and she was the rock to our family. She helped us allto be our best. She had a huge heart and loved all her familyand friends deeply. She did her best to make every life shetouched a little better.
Wemiss her deeply and will always treasure her in our hearts.We love you Mum.
There will be a Celebration of Diana’s Life on May 9th atHycroft Manor in Vancouver at 1 pm. Donations can be madeto the Delta Hospice Society.
April 23, 2014 The Delta Optimist A9
Letters to the Editor
Editor:Re: Don’t take knife to
DSS cafeteria, April 18I am the parent of a spe-
cial needs son in the culi-nary arts program at DeltaSecondary and also of apast graduate who went onto become a chef.
This program is vital.When it was time to choosean “elective,” there wasvery little choice for myson. He chose the culinaryarts originally because hewanted to be like his sister.
The program has helpedhim tremendously. He nowhelps in the kitchen athome, making his meals,cleaning the tables anddishes, etc. This is a lifeskill that will always bewith him.
He also regularly helpswith the recycling andrestocking of items inthe cafeteria. More thanjust skills or experiencefor future employment, itallowed Jamie the oppor-tunity to work alongside“typical” students and togain acceptance.
He wants to work in arestaurant after graduationand if nothing else, the DSSprogram has given him achance to dream about hisfuture like all graduates.
I am interested if theschool board is also consid-ering cancelling the photog-raphy, shop or automotiveprograms? None of theseare core programs but inreality they provide valu-able education and skills tothose who may not wish orbe able to continue post-secondary education. Thatis equally as important aseducating those future doc-tors and lawyers.
The article stated that
getting rid of the programwould result in a savingsof $25,000. I hold a degreein restaurant management,have owned a restaurant inthe past and currently ownmy own accounting busi-ness. I am appalled that forsuch a small savings theboard is considering closingan entire program.
There are many ways tomake this program at leastbreak-even, if not profit-able. Consider raising theprices slightly, getting com-munity sponsorship (suchas Sharkey’s) or having thestudents run a small localcatering program within themain one. I would be inter-ested in taking a closer lookat the allocated budget andsee what could be done.
What does farming outthe cafeteria to a businessrather than keep it in-houseteach our students? Itteaches them the board’spriority is numbers, noteducation.
A private company wouldonly take over a cafeteria ifit was profitable. It wouldpotentially raise the pricesand cut down on the quality,etc. Why should a privatecompany benefit financiallyinstead of the students andschool?
What happens to the cur-rent teaching staff? Whathappens to those futurechefs and hospitality work-ers? I ask the school boardto at least consider givingthe program one more yearand let it try to make up theshortfall. There are only ahandful of schools offeringsuch a program.
Let’s remember that awell-rounded educationincludes the arts.
Pamela Winthrope
Mom urges boardto spare program
Editor:Re: Woman killed in Hwy.
17 crash, April 16Monday’s tragic fatal
accident is yet anotherheartbreaking reason thatthe intersection of Highway17 and 52nd Street needs tobe addressed.
Having been a lifelong(44 years) Tsawwassenresident, I have witnessedmore close calls at thatintersection than I care toremember.
Everyone knows it, andpoliticians toss it back andforth from Ron Toigo to theTsawwassen First Nationto Delta, while people con-tinue to suffer and die.
I live on TFN lands, so Iam always waiting to turn
left to come home fromshopping and appointments,etc. I always see driversbehind me swerve into theright turn merge lane toHighway 17, only to whiparound the median (whichholds a crosswalk) andcontinue straight across thehighway down 52nd Street.It’s insane.
Ask any local and every-one has a story about thatspot. Better yet, ask ourlocal first responders andthe poor families of allinvolved Monday.
Why can’t politiciansjust drop the fists and cometogether for once and cometo a viable decision in orderto save lives? Please!
Curt Chilcott
Too many close calls to count
A10 The Delta Optimist April 23, 2014
The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a PublicHearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to considerthe following proposed projects and related applications:
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2014Time: 7:00 p.m.Place: Council Chamber
Delta Municipal Hall4500 Clarence Taylor CrescentDelta, BC V4K 3E2
A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this PublicHearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration toany projects at that time.
Any persons who believe that their interest in property will beaffected by the proposed projects shall be given an opportunity tobe heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylawsand/or proposed by the applications.
Should you have any concerns or comments you wish tocommunicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you canwrite to:
Mayor and CouncilThe Corporation of Delta
4500 Clarence Taylor CrescentDelta, BC V4K 3E2Fax: 604-946-3390
To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No.2750, 1977” by rezoning the subjectproperty from RS2 Single Family (0.40ha) Residential to RS9 Single Family(330 m2) Infill Residential to allowa two-lot subdivision and construction of a two-and-a-half storeysingle family dwelling and a rear coach house with rear lane accesson each lot.
Development Variance Permit LU007043
To vary “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” as follows:1. Section 636F(2) by varying the minimum lot width for subdivision
from 10 m to 9.9 m for both proposed lots; and
2. Section 915 by varying the minimum special setback from thecentre line of 55B Street from 17.5 m to 14 m for both proposedlots.
To vary Section 5.2(a) of “Delta Subdivision and DevelopmentStandards Bylaw No. 5100, 1994” by varying the minimumdedicated lane allowance width from 7.5 m to 6.5 m.
Staff Contact: Robin Pallett – 604-946-3355Web Location: April 14, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Agenda
Item E.04
Project No. 2: Application for Official Community PlanAmendment, Land Use Contract Discharge,Rezoning and Development Variance Permit(File No. LU007012)
Location: 11670 85B Avenue, as shown outlined in boldon MAP NO. 2
Applicant: Gurcharan S. Minhas
Telephone: 604-897-1933
Proposal: Application for OfficialCommunity Plan Amendment, LandUse Contract Discharge, Rezoningand Development Variance Permitin order to permit subdivision anddevelopment of two single familyresidential lots.
“The Corporation of Delta OfficialCommunity Plan Bylaw No. 3950,1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7289
To amend the land use designation inthe North Delta Future Land Use Planfor the subject property from SingleFamily Residential to Infill Single Family Residential.
Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7290To discharge Land Use Contract S.A. No. 3047 in order to bring thesubject property under current zoning regulations.
To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning thesubject property to RS8 Single Family (390 m2) Residential.
Development Variance Permit LU007012To vary Section 305 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” byvarying the front setback averaging requirement from 6.4 m to 6 mfor the principal structure on proposed Lot 2.
Staff Contact: Nancy McLean – 604-952-3814Web Location: April 7, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Agenda
Item E.05
Project No. 3: Application for Official Community PlanAmendment, Rezoning and DevelopmentVariance Permit (File No. LU006994)
Location: 11704 82B Avenue, as shown outlined in boldon MAP NO. 3
Applicant: Dapinder S. Gill and Nirmaljit K. Gill
Telephone: 604-502-0418
Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment,Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permitsubdivision and development of twosingle family residential lots.
“The Corporation of Delta OfficialCommunity Plan Bylaw No. 3950,1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7281
To amend the land use designationfor the subject property in the NorthDelta Future Land Use Plan fromSingle Family Residential to InfillSingle Family Residential.
To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No.2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 MultipleFamily (Duplex) Residential to RS8 Single Family (390m2) residential.
Development Variance Permit LU006994To vary Section 5.2(a) of “Delta Subdivision and DevelopmentStandards Bylaw No. 5100, 1994” by varying the minimumdedicated road allowance from 18 m to 15 m that currently existsalong this section of 82B Avenue.
Staff Contact: Robin Pallett – 604-946-3355Web Location: April 14, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Agenda
Item E.05
Project No. 4: Application for Rezoning and DevelopmentVariance Permit (File No. LU006985)
Location: 5649 120 Street, as shown outlined in bold onMAP NO. 4
Applicant: Watson &Barnard LandSurveyors
Telephone: 604-943-9433
Proposal: Application for Rezoningand Development Variance Permitin order to permit subdivision anddevelopment of two single familyresidential lots.
To amend “Delta Zoning BylawNo. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS4Single Family (610 m2) Residential to RS8 Single Family (390 m2)Residential.
Development Variance Permit LU006985
To vary Section 305 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” byvarying the front setback averaging requirement from 7.0 m to6.7 m for proposed Lot B.
Staff Contact: Jimmy Ho – 604-946-3331Web Location: April 14, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Agenda
Item E.06
Additional Information
Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staffreports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected untilApril 29, 2014.
Municipal Hall: Community Planning and DevelopmentDepartment
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday, and Friday (except statutoryholidays) 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday
Please note that Council may not receive further submissions fromthe public or interested persons concerning any project after thePublic Hearing has concluded.
MAP NO. 1FILE NO. LU007043
MAP NO. 3FILE NO. LU006994
MAP NO. 4FILE NO. LU006985
MAP NO. 2FILE NO. LU007012
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Public Hearing - April 29, 2014
Letters to the Editor
Editor:Re: Another two-lane
tube is better than a newbridge, letter to the editor,
April 4Recently a reader pos-
ited: How do I stop a bridgefrom being built?
I have been wrestlingwith this for weeks and Ikept ending up at the sameplace: we don’t need thisbridge right now. We needto start at the basics andchange our way of thinkingabout our infrastructure.
Even if we can cross theFraser River more quicklywhen we are travelling toVancouver, we are going toget stuck on the highway(or the Oak Street Bridge ifwe are lucky) because of aset of lights at 70th Avenue.
The same goes for thosecoming back into Deltabecause if you are travellingpast Ladner there is a verygood chance you will cometo a screeching halt aroundthe Delta Works Yard butnot because of any lights,because of plain old driverineptitude.
These two exampleshighlight the main reasonswe face congestion at anypoint on our commute:badly designed infrastruc-ture and driver incompe-tence/idiocy.
A new bridge will notchange the fact drivers willchoose to break the lawby driving in the bus lanegoing south on Highway
99 if there is too muchcongestion with no regardfor the fact that they aremaking it much harder forthose drivers coming fromWestminster Highway toenter. Damn everyone else!They have somewhere togo!
A new bridge will notchange the fact drivers haveyet to figure out that if theywere to leave a few carlengths between them andthe driver in front of them,and slow down, they couldcoast down the highway,allowing drivers to mergefrom Westminster andSteveston highways seam-lessly.
So back to the question:How to stop a bridge frombeing built? I realized thismorning that we need totake it one step back andask: Why is the provincialgovernment forcing thisbridge upon us when wecould use the money on 10other projects that couldmake more of a difference?
Many suspect it isbecause big business wantsto bring hazardous goods
down the Fraser River andthat means the GeorgeMassey Tunnel must go anda taller bridge must be builtto allow for bigger ships.
Then why don’t we fightthat fight? I don’t haveenough knowledge on thesubject to create a defencebut there has to be someenvironmental reasonswhy a bridge wasn’t builtoriginally. There has to bea reason that the tunnel waschosen.
Let’s tell our governmentthat we do not want to bowto the interests of big busi-ness over everything else.
The costs of job creationand tax collection are notworth it to us to allow thisto happen. Let’s stop it.
Now I ask a question:How do we stop our gov-ernment from putting theinterests of big businessover the interests of thecommunities they are sup-posed to serve? I wouldlove to hear from peoplethat feel the same way. Feelfree to email me at [email protected].
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The key to online secu-rity, we are told, is tofrequently change thosepasswords.
Forget once a year, Irecently read. If those hack-ers are to be kept truly atbay, we need to changethem every six months orso.
So, it’s a little like chang-ing the smoke alarm batter-ies. But a tad more compli-cated.
After all, like most peo-ple, I have more than a fewpasswords. In fact, I haveno idea how many pass-words I have. I’d probablyneed a password to figurethat one.
Beyond the obvious —the debit card and the Visa— I have passwords foriTunes and Air Miles andFacebook and B.C. Ferries.I need a password to log onat work and to check mybank balance and to use mycalling card and to order
a book and to access myvoicemail.
I don’t think I need apassword to wash my hairor turn on the car, but I’msure those are coming soon.
As to changing mypasswords twice a year,well, that’s not as easy as itsounds.
In most cases, you’reasked to enter a currentpassword before you go fora new one. And that’s wherethe trouble begins.
“Maybe this passwordwas one of the kids’ birth-days?” asked the hus-band the other day. “Orperhaps your mother’smaiden name? Or our streetaddress?”
I was sitting at the com-puter, trying to do some-thing or other. I wasn’t get-ting very far.
“Don’t be silly,” I said.“Who uses their streetaddress? That’s way toorisky.”
In most cases, I tryto go for the passwordsthat would be difficult tounscramble. You know, likea combination of the yearin which I graduated from
university, combined withthe last two digits of myfirst-ever phone numberand the first three letters ofthe last name of my Grade8 English teacher.
No hacker would have achance. Problem is, neitherdo I.
“I believe,” I said, “thatthis one might incorporatethe last two numbers of mydriver’s licence, the firstand last letters of my mid-dle name and the month inwhich we got married. Notsure, though.”
Fact is, I’m never sure.I’ve tried to rememberto write them down, butquickly ran out of paper.Besides, if any thief-cum-hacker broke into the houseand stumbled upon mypassword binder, I’d be upthe proverbial creek withouta paddle. Or, quite possibly,a bank account.
So there you have it.Change my passwords twicea year? I’m game to give ita try.
But it’s not the new onesthat will give me the grief.It’s the ones I have rightnow.
Can’t change passwordsif can’t remember them
Online security is a tad complicatedBARBARAGUNN
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April 23, 2014 The Delta Optimist A15
Smiles abound on Easter
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LadnerBusiness Assn.
hosts annualparade andegg hunt
PHOTOS BY GORD GOBLE
Ladner Village was onceagain filled with the sightsand sounds of Easter as theLadner Business Associationheld a parade along DeltaStreet followed by an egghunt in Memorial Park lastSunday afternoon.
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Easter Bunny visits TsawwassenCorporation of Delta hosts
annual breakfast atSouth Delta Rec Centre
PHOTOS BY GORD GOBLE
Youngsters got a chance tomeet the Easter Bunny andtake part in an Easter egghunt last Saturday morning inTsawwassen.
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Last month I listed modern Canadian coins and varieties that had value.
Are there any Canadian pennies that have value?QUESTION:
Jim Richardson,owner
Western Coinand Stamp
Western Coin & Stamp#2 - 6380 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC
604-278-3235
This month I am going to list pennies, dates and varieties that have value.
The first large size Canadian penny was issued in 1858 and then in 1859, before Canada was even a country.
At that time Canada consisted of only Ontario and Quebec. These coins were very unpopular at that time.
The 1858 was a small issue and now starts at $75.00 in Very Good (VG) and $225.00 in Extra Fine ( EF ).
The 1859 was a large mintage and is only worth $4.00 in VG.
Both these coins when flipped side to side have the details facing up.
However if flipped side to side the details show up and down. The 1859 starts at $400.00 and the1858 at $1,000.00.
The first small size Canadian penny was issued in 1920 of which a large amount were made.
In 1922, 1923 and 1925 mintages were much smaller and start at $15, $25 and $30 respectively.
In 1937 pennies dated 1936 were struck with a dot below the “93”. This was because King Edward VIIIabdicated in December 1936 and new coin dies had to be made.
Later all these coins were supposed to have been destroyed by the mint. In 1952 a famous collector ofCanadian coins , John J. Pitman , bought 4 of these coins off an ex employee of the Canadian Mint.
Hmm, I wonder how he got them. The last time one went in auction was for $300,000.00.
In 1955 there were two versions of the Queen’s portrait. The common one has a shoulder strap on theQueen’s gown and the letter “ I “ of DEI is straight and points to the rim denticle.
The scarce 1955 cent has no shoulder strap on the gown and the letter “ I “ is flared and points between tworim denticles. The price starts at $100.00.
You do need a strong magnifier for this.
In 2006 there were six different varieties of the cent. On the Queen’s portrait side there were 3 types. One witha “ P “ under the Queen, one with a logo in a circle and a plain portrait with nothing under the Queen.
Each of these three types came both magnetic and non magnetic thus creating six varieties.
The 2006 P non-magnetic version starts at $100.00 , while the 2006 plain Queen magnetic starts at $25.00. Theother four varieties are quite common.
For those of you who claim to not have a magnet to check these coins, youmay have one on the fridge that will work.
ANSWER:QUESTIONI am concerned about the water line to my house. Should I think
about replacing it, or wait until it breaks?
ANSWER:With water mains, it’s not a question of if; it’s a question of when. If your homewas built in the 70’s, it’s almost certain that your water main was run in copper.Over time the copper water main, buried under the soil, will break down andsimply wear out. More often than not, water mains become kinked or damagedby roots from trees putting pressure on them. In either case, at some time in thenear future, you are going to spring a leak. Depending on your landscaping, thereplacement of the water main involves digging by hand or machine, a minimumof 18” deep from the city supplied water service valve at the front of your yard upto the connection point within your home. An option to digging is to pull a newwater service. This involves fishing a cable through your existing water line andconnecting the other end to a winch which will remove the old line and installthe new line at the same time. The limitation of this technique is that if you waituntil your line breaks, it may be kinked, which makes it impossible to fish a cablethrough it.Most plumbers these days use plastic water service piping to replace watermains due to the high cost of copper. As a good practice, we include a new prv(pressure reducing valve), and shut off valve with any water main install.If you’re planning a driveway replacement, or re landscaping your front yard, don’tforget about your water main...it will save you a headache down the road.
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I have heard that gardening is good for kids. It makes sense but what arethe benefits?
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Gardening is a great hobby for people of all ages but for kids in their formativeyears studies have shown there are even more benefits. Children who grow theirown food are more likely to eat fruits and vegetables and to develop life-longhealthy eating habits. Gardening with other children, family or teachers has beenshown to develop greater self-understanding, interpersonal skills and abilityto work in groups. Children who are actively engaged in garden projects tendto enjoy learning, have positive attitudes towards education and score higheron science achievement tests. Gardening teaches children self-sufficiency andgives them an appreciation for natural areas and gardens that will continue intoadulthood. Children with learning disabilities show improved communicationand life and interpersonal skills. Gardening also gets kids outdoors and awayfrom screen time and that has to be a good thing!
At Phoenix Perennials our KIDS Workshops are designed to get kids gardeningwith Harry Potter Gardens, Hungry Hagrid Veggie Gardens, and Bad Hair Daypots plus workshops on living walls, bees, butterflies and hummingbirds andsucculent jack-o-lanterns. Check out full descriptions and register online! Thereare so many benefits for kids when they garden. Let’s get them growing!
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Q: My BC Assessment value just came in. It has changedconsiderably from last year. Should I rely on this as marketvalue for my house?
A: BC Assessment values should not be relied upon asmarket value for your home. We see many homes sell forhundreds of thousands of dollars above their BC Assessmentvalues, andmanyothers that sell for hugeamountsbelow theirBC Assessment values therefore we do not want homeownersto rely on their BC Assessment value as being true marketvalue. BC Assessment values are derived through blanketappraisals done on the properties in the neighbourhoodwithout knowing too much about each individual property orrecent sales. They are usedmainly as an indicator for PropertyTax purposes and are also delayed with their data (usuallyover 6 months behind). We have seen many assessments inLadner & Tsawwassen drop considerably this year, but alsomany others that went up considerably. When determiningmarket value, you want to look at comparable listings (yourcompetition in the market) and recent comparable sales ofsimilar properties that have successfully sold. A professionalagent can give you comparable listing and sale data and takeinto consideration the upgrades and features of your home,and help you get an idea of what your home is actually worth.
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A local business is hop-ing to make one singlemom’s life a little bit easierthis year.
Inspired by one of theirtechnicians who was raisedby a single mother, SouthDelta Motors owners TJand Shirley Brown decidedto organize a Mother’s DayCar Give-Away.
“It is amazing how onecan visualize an event, andwithin a very short intervalof time others are offeringto get on board,” the couplesaid.
Thanks to a generoussingle mom, who has nowraised her boys, the busi-ness has purchased a 1995Nissan Sentra.
The reliable vehicle withless than 160,000 kilo-metres on it has had anynecessary repairs done andpassed Air Care. Local sup-pliers have donated parts,
new tires and a new batteryand BCAA has donated aone-year membership.
TJ’s idea was to makethe winning single motherfeel like a queen for a day,so South Delta Motors hascoordinated with other localbusinesses that have gener-ously donated other itemsor services for her and herfamily.
To qualify, the singlemother must already havea driver’s licence and be
insurable.If you or someone you
know fits this criteria, dropoff a letter at 5646-12thAve. Tsawwassen, or emailit to [email protected], sharing how winningthe car would be a benefit.
“This is not an urbanmyth, it is a chance forSouth Delta Motors, theirstaff and other local busi-nesses to give back, makea difference and maybechange a life.”
Business
Auto repair shop is givingaway car to single momSouth Delta Motors organizing Mother’s Day give-awaythat also includes other donated items and services
This 1995 Nissan Sentra, complete with new tires, a new bat-tery and a one-year BCAA membership, will be given away forMother’s Day to a local single mom.
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QUESTION:How much is my ICBC claim worth?
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• Whether the accident was your fault, someone else’s, or a mix• The extent and duration of your injuries• The treatment you required• Will you recover fully or partially?• How much income did you lose? How much might you lose in the future?• The costs of treatment, past and future.
Clients often mention friends that got “x”dollars for their injuries.You cannotcompare your case to others; every person and every injury is different. There aretwo main factors when negotiating with ICBC.
1. ICBC uses an internal guideline when assessing claims. BC courts are notbound by ICBC’s assessment guide.
2.When lawyers make a settlement offer to ICBC, they rely on the outcome ofthe many car accident cases that are decided annually in the courts. If a set-tlement cannot be reached out of court, these “precedents” will guide how ajudge values your claim.
Usually we recommend against settlement for at least 12-18 months. The longeryour injury lasts, and the longer you wait to settle, the more your case is likelybe worth.
If eligibility for Regional Health Authority funded servicesis limited or not available, choosing a private carepartner in your community is an affordable option.
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Q: Does Naturopathic Medicine offer any solutionsto seasonal allergies?A:With spring come seasonal allergies.
The hallmark symptoms are all too familiar to allergy suffers;the uncontrollable sneezing, runny nose, congestion and itchy water eyes.
What is also familiar to many allergy suffers are the various over thecounter anti-histamine medications.
To many these medications are effective for a given duration only to losethere effectiveness over time or only dull the symptoms but not effectivelyenough to avoid significant reaction to inevitable exposures to the allergen. Thishappens despite increased dosages, switching and combining anti-histamines.
Some with prolonged or severe symptoms unresponsive to first-lineanti-histamines may be familiar with intranasal steroid medications or theallergies shot (immunotherapy) and yet still are not symptom free.
Whatmay be less familiar to allergy sufferers are the natural anti-histaminesand there effectiveness.
This can be especially true when combined with a functional approach,including assessment of the physiological processes responsible for modulationof the immune system and the inflammatory response related to seasonalallergies.
Examples of these assessments may include: endocrine function relating tocortisol and DHEA levels, gastrointestinal health relating to beneficial micro-floraand secretory IgA levels.
Imbalance in these physiological systems may help explain why someindividuals react to seasonal environmental exposure to allergens and others do not.
Whether conventional therapies have proven to be ineffective in treatingseasonal allergies or one is simply interested in a Naturopathic approach tohealth care, contact a Naturopathic Physician to learn more.
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In the Community
Rev. Paul Woehrle of St.David’s Anglican Churchsays in the course of visit-ing members in the commu-nity, he has come to realizethat many people (includingseniors) are challenged byall the possibilities facingthem regarding estate plan-ning.
From budgeting andminimizing taxes to insur-ance and investing, it can beoverwhelming and immobi-lizing, says Woehrle.
As a follow-up to theEnd of Life Planning ses-sions that over 60 peopleattended, local financialadvisor Denis Denischuk
will lead three sessions onsuccessive Thursdays: April24, May 1 and May 8.
They will be held at AllSaints Anglican Church hallin Ladner from 2:30 to 4p.m. Registration is neces-sary at $15 per person. CallDudley Ritchie at 604-946-3673.
Delta South MLA VickiHuntington presentedKidSport Delta with $4,000earlier this month on behalfof the provincial govern-ment to help kids take partin sports.
“Every child in thisprovince should have theopportunity to participatein organized sport and weare thrilled to help KidSportDelta,” said Huntington.
Chair Carlene Lewallsaid in its first full year ofexistence in 2013, KidSportDelta helped 81 childrenparticipate in local sportsby disbursing over $20,000.
“The support from theprovince is truly appreciat-ed as KidSport Delta relieson the thoughtful donationsfrom private donors andbusinesses,” said Lewall.
“It is never easy to raise thefunds that are needed.”
KidSport BC is the chari-table arm of Sport BC, pro-viding grants to financiallydisadvantaged children tocover the costs of sport reg-istration fees.
KidSport grants are avail-
able for children 18 yearsand under who are in finan-cial need to pay registrationfees. If you’d like to applyor make a donation, visitwww.kidsportdelta.ca. Ifyou would like to volunteerto provide administrativehelp, call 604-943-0460.South Delta Secondary
is celebrating its 40th anni-versary with a special eventnext month.
A soccer tournament(for all ages and abilities),carnival and barbecue willbe held at the Tsawwassenhigh school during the daywhile an adult mixer willtake place in the evening onSaturday, May 10.
“It’s kind of like a minireunion in many respects,”said SDSS teacher Suzan
Olsen.She hopes people will
use the event as an oppor-tunity to reconnect withschoolmates and formerteachers.
Close to 80 former teach-ers have been contacted anda lot of them will make theeffort to attend, Olsen said.
The high school haschanged over the years,including a $5-millionexpansion that was com-pleted by the start of 2004and the current $10-millionseismic upgrade.
Any former staff or
alumni who hasn’t seenthe school in a while, “willbarely recognize the place,”said Olsen, noting there is anew science wing as well.
The afternoon portionof the event starts at 1 p.m.while the adult mixer goesfrom 7 to 10 p.m. in theschool’s cafeteria. There isno cost to attend. The adultmixer will have a pay barand live entertainment.
For more on the anniver-sary event, or to sign up asoccer team for the tourna-ment, visit www.facebook.com/40yearsofSDSS.
SDSS celebrating 40 yearsPHOTO BY GORD GOBLE
Teacher Suzan Olsen calls the May 3 event at South Delta Secondary a ‘mini reunion.’
Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington (right) presented a $4,000cheque to KidSport Delta chair Carlene Lewall.
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The 3D-weave technology used in thematerial has been compared to infraredlight therapy to help revitalize stiff andsore muscles. The manufacturer, whoalso makes a back and wrist sleeve, saysthe material provides almost instant reliefto any part of the body it touches, makingit ideal for diabetics, athletes,inflammation, stiffness and swelling.
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!On Wednesday, April 23the Ladner Single ParentsSupport Group wishes toinvite single parents withdependant children to afree dinner at the LadnerChristian Reformed Church,4594-54A St. Delta. Doorsopen at 5:10 p.m. Dinner at5:30 p.m. For more infor-mation contact Diane at604-946-7033.
!Delta RingetteAssociation’s annual gen-eral meeting to be held onWednesday, April 23 from7-9 p.m. at the North DeltaRecreation Centre (upstairsroom) at 11405-84th Ave.
!Canadian Mental HealthAssociation Delta offersa Family Support Groupfor individuals supportingsomeone with a mentalillness. The group meetson the second and fourthWednesday every month:7 to 9 p.m. Next meetingtakes place on Wednesday,April 23 at Delta Hospital,5800 Mountain View Blvd.,Ladner (Education Room).Call CMHA Delta for infoat 604-943-1878.
!Fraser Valley RegionalLibrary’s Zinio collectionoffers a large selection ofcurrent full-colour, inter-active digital magazineswith no holds, no checkoutperiods and no limit to thenumber of magazines youcan download! Find outhow to download these freemagazines to your com-puter or portable device onThursday, April 24, 2:30 -3:30 p.m. at Ladner PioneerLibrary, 4683-51st St.
!Job Options BC has anopportunity for unemployednon-EI receiving BritishColumbians, 18 years ofage or older. The programoffers four weeks of facili-tated group work, followedby six weeks of work expe-rience options to a maxi-mum of 10 weeks. The newprogram begins April 28.For additional information,please phone 604-591-9262ext. 109. Supported by theBoys and Girls Clubs ofSouth Coast BC & PICS.
!Canadian Mental HealthAssociation Delta offersa Depression/Bi-PolarSupport group for individu-als with depression/bi-polaror experiencing symptomson the second and fourthMonday of each monthfrom 7 to 8:45 p.m. Nextmeeting takes place onMonday, April 28 at theLadner Library. Please CallCMHA Delta to register foryour first meeting at 604-943-1878.
!Taoist Tai Chi is a setof gentle movements forpeople of all ages and inall conditions. Discover thehealth benefits for bodyand mind! New begin-ner classes start in May,both in new locations.Tsawwassen: Monday, May5 at St. David’s AnglicanChurch, 1115-51A St.Ladner: Wednesday, May 7at Ladner United Church,4960-48 Ave. All classesrun from 10 a.m. to noonand include a tea break.For more information call604-681-6609 or visit www.taoist.org.
!A Tilbury TransportationManagement Association(TMA) meeting is set forMonday, May 5. ImprovingTraffic Safety in Tilbury.Location: CAPTIN Toyota,7233 Progress Way. Time:12 - 1 p.m. RSVP: [email protected] bi-monthly meet-ings are organized by theEarthwise Society and opento all businesses in TilburyIndustrial Estate. Theagenda will include: theimpact of the SFPR open-ing, results of monitoringtraffic volumes and traffic“hot-spots.”
!Elder Abuse: What Is It,How Do We Deal With It?Tuesday, May 6, 2 - 3:30p.m. at the Ladner PioneerLibrary, 4683-51st St.The BC Centre for ElderAdvocacy and Supportoffers a presentation onsocial isolation and abuseof older adults, types ofabuse and people involvedand strategies to deal withabuse.
!Free UVic Chronic PainSelf-Management workshopstarts Wednesday, May 7 atthe KinVillage CommunityCentre in Tsawwassen from2:30 to 5 p.m. Participantswill learn strategies to man-age pain, deal with difficultemotions, exercise safely,and work with health careprofessionals. To registercall UVic at 604-940-1273or go to www.selfmanage-mentbc.ca.
!Shred-a-thon: A Friends’Fundraising Event is set forSaturday, May 3, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. This second annualfundraiser sponsored by theDelta Friends of the Libraryoffers FVRL customers andcommunity members shred-ding of their documentsoutside the TsawwassenLibrary, 1321A-56th Street,entrance. Not only is this agreat opportunity to safelyget rid of your confidentialinformation, your donationwill directly benefit yourlocal library.
!The Ladner LawnBowling Club invites you totheir annual Garage, Plant& Bake Sale on Saturday,May 3 from 8 a.m. to 2p.m. at 5128-47th Ave.,Ladner (across from McKeeSeniors Centre). Drop by,enjoy a cup of coffee ortea and some fresh sconeswhile selecting plants foryour garden, home bakedgoods for your family andperhaps find that specialitem you just can’t livewithout.
!IODE Boundary BayChapter hosts a bridge andafternoon tea fundraiserWednesday, May 7 from1 to 4 p.m. at All SaintsAnglican Church, 4755Arthur Dr., Ladner. $10per person. Tea/coffee andsnacks will be served. Doorprizes. This event is a funsocial outing for players atall levels. Call Frances at604-943-1119 for tickets.
Tickets will not be availableat the door.
!ElderCollege has a freespecial feature presenta-tion at Cedar Park Churchon April 29 (7 to 8:30p.m.) “The Urban FoodRevolution: Changingthe Way Cities FeedThemselves” with PeterLadner. Advance regis-tration is appreciated byphoning 604-943-0262 toleave your name and phonenumber.
!Neilson Grove springmarket and silent auctiontakes place May 1 from5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at NeilsonGrove Elementary, 5500Admiral Blvd. There willbe Mommy & Me Photos,jewelry, clothing and more.To book a table or formore information [email protected].
!Ladner United Churchannual garage sale onSaturday, May 3 at 4960-48th Ave., Ladner (604-946-6254). Doors open from 8a.m. to 12 noon. .
!There will be jewelry,watches, sunglasses and‘Designer Collections’for sale on Saturday, May3 at the Hospice CottageCharity Shoppe, 1521-56thSt. Tsawwassen, from 9:30a.m. to 4 p.m.
!Joey Hoar’s Voo DooChilli Band plays Saturday,May 3 at the TsawwassenLegion. Non-members wel-come. Come early - staylate, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
!Delta Division of FamilyPractice is sponsoring a“Walk with your Doc”to celebrate the WorldHealth Organization Movefor Health Day. Join yourdoctor for a short, fun
walk around BoundaryBay Regional Park onSunday, May 4. Registerat www.walkwithyourdoc.ca. Check-in 9:45 a.m. atCentennial Beach Café.Bring your dog - this eventis pet-friendly.
!Lift Every Voice, anecumenical choir concert,will be held at Cedar ParkChurch 5300-44th Ave.,Ladner, Sunday, May 4 at7 p.m.
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Rennie happy to be back in Isles’ saddleHometown coach leads Delta into B.C. Junior “A” Lacrosse League season opener Saturday with plenty of optimism
Greg Rennie is back wherehe belongs, looking to guide hishometown junior “A” lacrosseteam where it has never gonebefore.
After a three-year hiatus, theLadner native has returned behindthe bench of the Delta Islanders.The team begins what should bea promising season in the B.C.Junior “A” Lacrosse League onSaturday (5 p.m.) against theNanaimo Timbermen at SungodArena. The North Delta venuewill be the Islanders home allseason as the Ladner LeisureCentre will not be open to thepublic during renovation work.
“It feels great to be back. Ihave a big smile on my face rightnow and I can’t wait to get start-ed,” said Rennie during a trainingsession last week. “I think thisteam is a big right-hander awayfrom being a legitimate MintoCup contender and that’s some-thing I will be looking at lateron. The present and future looksbright for this organization.”
Rennie didn’t need a formalintroduction to his players whenoff-season workouts beganback in January. He has alreadycoached many of them at theyounger levels of field and boxlacrosse, or even brought them tothe organization when he servedas general manager.
Remarkably, this is his 18thyear coaching lacrosse. He is just34 and hasn’t completely closedthe door on a playing career thathas included productive stints atthe WLA and senior “B” levels.
“I began coaching when I was16 when (Delta Footmen execu-tive) Bob Williams convinced meto take on a U13 team,” Rennierecalled. “He gave me a chanceand believed in me. When I was21 and we were coming backfrom a tournament in California,Bob told me I might as well quitplaying as I was a 10 times bet-ter coach than I was a player.(Laughing) I don’t know aboutthat.”
Rennie left the Islanders at
the end of the 2011 season whenhe felt overwhelmed with all hisresponsibilities.
He enjoyed an outstandingthree-year run with the RichmondRoadrunners intermediate “A”program, guiding the team tothree straight provincial appear-ances, highlighted by a silvermedal finish last summer. With anew management team in placeand better overall support, heagreed to return home and stillhas a major say in personnelmoves as assistant general man-ager to Bruce Davidson.
He is not only more seasonedfor the role but better preparedthanks to his friendship with cur-rent Calgary Roughnecks headcoach Curt Malowsky.
“He took me under his wingand showed me the ropes,” said
Rennie. “A Coquitlam guy help-ing out a Delta guy. It’s unbe-lievable to have a great lacrossemind like that mentor me. I havelearned so much and we have agood friendship.
“I was just burned out when Ileft here. I found myself doing somuch. Everything is so much bet-ter and a lot of people are step-ping up for this organization.”
When the Islanders hit thefloor Saturday night, a whop-ping 10 players will be missingdue to school the commitments.The list includes reigning leagueMVP and scoring champion CodyNass, along with three of theteam’s biggest off-season acqui-sitions — Reece Callies, DavidMcSkimming and Chase Fraser.Others include hometown prod-uct Sam Clare (SFU) and Brad
Hoffmann (McGill) who cap-tained Rennie’s Richmond teamlast season.
The Islanders still have enoughfirepower to get off to a promis-ing start, led by captain MikeHenry, third-year standout EliMcLaughlin and promising soph-omores Evan Messanger and JonPhillips who skipped their finalyear of intermediate last season.
McLaughlin and Nass are backin Delta after being dealt to NewWest last July and helping theSalmonbellies reach the MintoCup finals.
“We need to get early wins,”Rennie continued. “Coquitlamand New West are missing kidsright now too. We want homefloor advantage in the playoffsand need to get off to a goodstart.
“Eli is everything the player Iwanted him to be when I draftedhim five years ago. He can winthe scoring title but I want himto prove to scouts he is NationalLacrosse League ready. I think heshould go somewhere in the firsttwo rounds.”
Rookies Ryland Hood andMatt Keith will share the goalten-ding duties with Will Schwan stillnot 100 percent from a series ofconcussions. Both are outstandingprospects and have been workingwith former NLL standout MartyMcNeill in recent weeks.
Hood made a number of qual-ity starts with Delta last season asan intermediate call-up.
“They are pushing each otherand are good friends too,” addedRennie. “They will be a greattandem.”
Greg Rennie shares a laugh with his players during a practice session at the Ladner Leisure Centre last week. The 34-year-old Ladner native has returned tocoach the Delta Islanders who will be among the top contenders in the B.C. Junior “A” Lacorsse League this season.
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ND Junior Blue Jays featureplenty of South Delta flavour
North Delta Junior Blue Jays enter the2014 B.C. Junior Premier Baseball Leagueseason with a plenty of South Delta flavour.
The Jays opened the junior circuit regu-lar season by taking four games at homefrom the Okanagan Athletics last weekend.Their opening day roster featured six localplayers, including veteran Joel Bourque.He is joined by Marc Ashford, Alex Davis,Jacob Hampton, Mackenzie Marquis andLogan Newman. The entire coaching staff— Gerry White, Scott Taffinder and JeffHutton — is also from South Delta, alongwith general manager Larry Waddell.
Calling the games behind the plate, theJays will feature Ryan West and Noah Or.They are expected to provide the team witha vocal presence and strong defensive skill,while also contributing at the plate. As theyare both versatile players they will also beused around the diamond.
The infield is comprised of TrevorGentles, Braedon Miller, Clayton Sandover,Daniel Gosselin, and Gota Kinoshita,
Ashford and Marquis. It’s a strong group ofplayers who can be counted on to performevery game. They should be able to leadthe team with the bats while making up asolid defensive core.
The outfield will be patrolled by ZachBesler, Alex McCrae, Bourque, Davis,Hampton and Newman. With good rangein the outfield it rounds out the Jays’ sounddefensive make up. They are also beingcounted on to provide the team with strongleadership.
Second-year players Kinoshita, Besler,West and Gosselin will also see time onthe pitching mound. Also expected to con-tribute quality innings are McCrae, Davis,Sandover, Marquis and Ashford.
The B.C. Junior Premier BaseballLeague features 12 teams. North Delta fin-ished with a 23-21 record last season.
The Jays play out of Mackie Park. Theyreturn to action tonight when they hostdefending provincial champion NorthShore Junior Twins at 6 p.m.
North Delta Blue Jays of the B.C. Junior Premier Baseball League includes six players for SouthDelta, while head coach Gerry White and his entire staff is also from the Tsawwassen and Ladnerarea. The Jays opened regular season play last weekend by taking four games from Okanagan.
