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OptimistThe Voice of Delta since 1922 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
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Talks progressingCUPE holding off onjob action for now 5
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has provided hisneighbours with apeaceful retreat
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Nestled in the heart ofBoundary Bay is South Delta’sown Secret Garden — a labour oflove for one local resident.
The garden, which now occu-pies a strip of municipal land thatwas formerly a tangle of black-berry bushes, has been quietlyattracting daily visitors for thebetter part of the last 10 years.
The garden started slowly morethan a decade ago and has beengrowing ever since.
Brian Whitehouse (top leftphoto) and his wife moved intotheir Boundary Bay home in2000. At the time, Whitehousesaid, he decided to plant a smallflowerbed in the municipal right
of way on the other side of hisfence. He never envisioned itwould go much farther than that.
The real inspiration to expand itcame a year later.
It was Sept. 11, 2001, the dayof the infamous terrorist attackson the U.S.
Whitehouse says in the after-math of that day, he found himselfworking on that small gardenplot. He says he was workingaway when it suddenly dawnedon him that for a short time hehad forgotten about the horror theworld had watched unfold on TVthroughout the day.
“On that day that was such anominous day, I came home and Iworked in the garden,” he says,taking a break from doing justthat. “I realized after a couple of
hours that I had forgotten aboutwhat happened.”
Whitehouse says being in thegarden gave him peace of mindthat day.
“That’s the theme of the gar-den.”
And so, the garden grew.Whitehouse says there was no
real plan. Over the years he justkept clearing away more brushand blackberries, and plantingmore plants and flowers, creatinga meandering garden with land-scaping materials that he’s scav-enged or had donated.
Some of the garden beds areringed with driftwood he salvagedfrom the beach, while the newestaddition was created using jaderocks he purchased. The rockswere left over from a water fea-
ture that was installed at the mall.Whitehouse has also added
little bits and pieces throughoutthe garden to give it a bit of aneclectic flare. There’s a rusted oldengine block amongst the foliage,and a spray of bright pink flow-ers tumbles out of a metal coffeepot that sits atop a small vintagestove.
There are memorial benchesand a wishing well bearing thenames of loved ones lost.
The garden, which is barelyvisible from the corner of 67AStreet and 4th Avenue, hasbecome a place where locals andvisitors alike can come for a fewminutes of solitude and quiet con-templation.
The guestbook is full of mes-sages from people from around
the world and right here in SouthDelta who have come to enjoythe garden. It’s attracted weddingparties looking for a place to takephotos, something that surprisedWhitehouse the first time it hap-pened.
The retired roofer and roofinspector says he is most happywhen he is out working in thegarden.
“This is where I want to be,” hesays. “I’m never out here becauseI have to be.”
Bay?s secret oasisNeighbour turns vacant strip into a place of picturesque solitude
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BY JESSICA [email protected]
Photos by Gord Goble
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A local family is express-
ing gratitude after both theirhouse and business weredestroyed by fire last week.
A fire broke out at thehome in the 1200-block of52nd Street in Tsawwassenjust before 4 a.m. Sept. 7.
Everyone made it out andthere were no injuries butthe home suffered extensivedamage.
The house was alsohome to Tom and SusanCoutts’ chiropractic office,Tsawwassen Chiropractic,which they share withanother chiropractor, Dr.Spencer Smid.
After getting over theinitial shock of the fire, thecouple moved quickly tofind a new home for theirbusiness, Susan Coutts saidlast week.
“We were looking atthe devastation of the firethe next day,” she saidwhen a friend suggested avacant office space in theTsawwassen ProfessionalBuilding. In the span of justa few days, the couple tookover the space and, withhelp from friends, estab-lished three office areas andhad the operation up andrunning by Tuesday — justthree days after the fire.
“There are so manyamazing individuals whowe wish to thank for theirsupport,” said Susan Coutts.“Without your help, ourquick recovery would nothave been possible.
“There were lots offriends who dropped every-
thing to help us,” she said.“There were colleagues,family, neighbours, friendsand even friends of friends.”
The couple also has highpraise for Delta firefighters.
“They were amazing,”Susan Coutts said. “Theymade sure everyone wasout of our house, they keptthe fire contained, keepingour neighbours safe, andthey went into the houseand threw a protective sheetover our files and com-puters. We will always begrateful.”
The community has alsocome together to help theCoutts’ tenants, who renta portion of the house andlost most of their posses-sions in the blaze.
Susan Coutts said herson, Austin, put the wordout on Facebook and dona-tions for the family quicklystarted pouring in.
An account has beenset up at the Tsawwassenbranch of TD Canada Trust.Donations can be made atany TD location to branchnumber 574 and accountnumber 6356723. Chequescan be made out to “Sandraand/or Phillip Banks intrust.”
The cause of the fire isstill under investigation,although it does not appearto be suspicious, accordingto Delta deputy fire chiefKen Sim.
It appears to have startedin the bedroom area of thetwo-storey home, he said.
BY JESSICA [email protected]
Family is grateful for helpafter house gutted by fire
PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE
This home in the 1200-block of 52nd Street suffered extensive damage in a Sept. 7 fire.
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Contract negotiationsbetween B.C. school sup-port workers and the pro-vincial government resumedthis week in an effort toreach a settlement andavoid job action.
“We’re still at the table.We’re still talking. Bothof those are good things,”CUPE Local 1091 presidentColin Pawson said yester-day morning.
Negotiations were sched-uled for three days thisweek, starting Monday, andPawson said bargainingcould continue if talks areprogressing.
He said although discus-sions appear to be positivethis week, there are stillsome outstanding issues onthe table for both sides.
CUPE, which representssupport staff such as custo-dians, education assistantsand secretaries, has beenwithout a contract for ayear and its members have
not had a wage increase forfour years.
Pawson said the unionis looking for a settlementthat is similar to ones thathave been reached for othereducation sec-tor workers — afour per centwage increaseover two yearsand no conces-sions.
The union hasa strike mandatefrom its mem-bers and is in aposition to issue72-hour strike notice at anytime.
CUPE Local 1091 mem-bers voted 73 per cent infavour of striking if neces-sary back in June.
“None of my memberswant to strike,” Pawsonsaid, adding that whilewages have remained staticsince 2009, inflation andthe cost of living has con-tinued to increase year afteryear.
“We’re 10 per cent
behind,” he said. “Thataffects the quality of life formy members.”
The province said earlierthis month that money forany wage increases will
have tocome outof schoolboardbudgetsunder the“coop-erativegains”mandate,whichstates
there will be no new moneyfor wage hikes.
Earlier this month, theB.C. Teachers’ Federationsaid its members wouldrefuse to cross anotherunion’s picket line if sup-port workers take jobaction.
“If it comes to that point,we will honour picketlines,” said BCTF presidentJim Iker.
“We’re hoping it doesn’tget there.”
CUPE talks progressingso job action on holdSchool support workers, who have been without acontract for a year, can issue 72-hour strike notice
“We’re still at thetable. We’re stilltalking. Both of thoseare good things.”
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Look around when youstep on the Canada Line,and you’ll notice a lot ofsignage.
One sign tells you whichseats are reserved forseniors. Another tells younot to hold open the doors.Another informs you whereto connect with SkyTrain.
Oh, I wish there was
another, one that advisesriders to use their smallvoices when riding thetrain.
Some people tend not to.Some people tend to usetheir big voices, the onesthat ought to be reservedfor ball fields or basketballcourts or rock concerts.
It’s not that I think theatmosphere on the CanadaLine should resemble theinside of a church or alibrary. It’s just that, well,sometimes I hear too much.
Take the other day.“He was, like,
LOOKING at me!” said
one young gal. She waswearing a private schooluniform, and speaking toa schoolmate. “So I textedHolly right away! SheFREAKED!”
Now, I have no ideawho Holly is, or why shefreaked, or why what’s-his-face was looking at theprivate school gal. But I doknow she was contraveningthe unwritten Canada Linecode, which stipulates rid-ers should not bowl, brushtheir teeth or take part inhot dog-eating contestswhile on public transit.Ditto with the screaming.
Still. Some people justdon’t get the code.
The grey haired gentle-man I recently heard hol-lering in his phone didn’tget it. But all the othertravellers did — that is,they got to hear him go onfor a good 10 minutes abouthis dietary preferences. Heliked liver, hated broccoliand absolutely despisedcheese.
Then there was this, justlast week. The husband andI were travelling to work.Behind us were a man anda woman, aged about 70. Itook them to be married.
He tended to whisper.She tended to yell.
“They’re ODD,” she said.“Very, VERY ODD.”
The husband replied, butwe couldn’t hear what hesaid. She went on.
“I have NEVER under-stood it,” she said. “NOTfor a MINUTE.”
The husband mutteredagain.
She continued.“When you get married,
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My husband looked atme and mouthed: “Weird.”
We didn’t know wherethe conversation was going,
and we never found out,since the train pulled intoour station.
On down the tracks, how-ever, we knew the womanwould have been continuingto talk about whatever itwas she was speaking about— not only to her husband,but to everyone on the train.
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A revised developmentproposal for a large tract ofland adjacent to Highway91 is scheduled to comebefore Delta council nextMonday.
MK Delta Lands willunveil a plan for a large-scale housing and com-mercial development for a35-hectare (89-acre) parcelon the east side of the high-way between 64th and 72ndavenues.
The revised proposal isthe company’s third visionfor the site and drops muchof the commercial compo-nent of the previous plan tocreate a “lighter footprint,”according to MK DeltaLands president JoanneBarnett.
Barnett didn’t want toprovide specifics of theproposal until council mem-bers have seen it, but saida much smaller neighbour-hood commercial centre hasreplaced the outlet mall.The housing component,consisting of townhousesand condos, is expected tobe similar in form to earlierproposals.
The original proposal hadup to 1,850 units, although
the second version droppedthat number to around1,000.
Another aspect ofthe proposal that hasn’tchanged through the vari-ous revisions is an offer toturn over 80 hectares (193acres) on the west side ofHighway 91 to be addedto the Burns Bog conser-vancy area. The land eyedfor development is next tothe conservancy area, butoutside the designated pro-tected zone.
The proposal alsoincludes upgrades to sur-rounding roadways, includ-ing a $10 million contribu-tion toward an interchangeat 72nd Avenue andHighway 91.
After the proposal ispresented to council nextMonday, MK Delta willhost a series of public infor-mation drop-in sessions atSungod Recreation Centre.They are scheduled from4 to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 26,Oct. 3 and Oct. 10.
The Burns BogConservation Societycontinues to lobby againstthe proposal. PresidentEliza Olson maintains thatalthough there have beenpublic information meet-ings, a public hearing is
needed so the communityfinally has the opportunityto raise its concerns.
A public hearing willbe held if council givesthe proposal preliminaryapproval.
The Sept. 23 presentationto council takes place at theKennedy Seniors’ Centre at7 p.m.
MK Delta to unveil newplan for Hwy. 91 siteOutlet mall has now been dropped from large-scaleproposal for parcel on western edge of North Delta
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Unique setof issues atplay here
TEDMURPHY
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If more proof is needed that Delta isn’tyour typical suburban municipality, lookno further than the results of the latestcitizen satisfaction survey.
On the edge of a burgeoning region,it’s not surprising that transportation andgrowth are two hot button issues locally,but the extent to which these topicsdominate the landscape goes a long wayin setting Delta apart.
In the survey done by Ipsos Reid forthe Corporation of Delta this spring,transportation was tabbed as the topissue, which is consistent with similarsurveys elsewhere, but at 44 per cent, it’sconsiderably higher here than the munici-pal average of 27 per cent. Growth, aconcern of choice for 35 per cent inDelta, is only on the radar for 12 per centof those beyond our borders.
Our concern levels when it comes toeducation, the environment and civicservices parallel municipal norms, whilewe’re not as concerned with social issues,mentioning those about half as frequent-ly, and crime, which comes up about one-third as often as it does in other areas. Itshould be noted we’re far more satisfiedwith municipal government spending andtaxation than our tax-paying brethrenelsewhere, mentioning it as a concernonly half as often as others do.
It’s not difficult to see why we viewthe world a little differently, why certainissues resonate here and why othersdon’t.
When it comes to transportation,Delta’s bedroom community status hasmade commuting a fact of life for agreat many residents. As far as growth,we haven’t experienced it to the samedegree as many other areas of the LowerMainland, so it’s understandable whywe’d cherish the small town atmospherewe’ve been able to maintain.
It’s also kept those bigger city issuesfurther down the public consciousness:Our crime rate is significantly lower thanboth the Lower Mainland and provincialaverages, while our reliance on socialservices is less than in other parts of theregion.
There’s no denying transportation andgrowth are very real concerns experi-enced by many who live here, but whenthey dwarf worries about issues likecrime and education, then you knowyou’re in a pretty good place. That fact issubstantiated by perhaps the most tellingnumber in the whole survey: 99 per centof respondents rated the quality of life inDelta as good or very good.
That, not surprisingly, is above themunicipal norm, which is just one moreway that Delta sets itself apart from therest.
The Optimist encourages readers to write letters to the editor. Lettersare accepted on any topic, although preference is given to those onlocal matters. The Optimist reserves the right to edit letters and thedecision to publish is at the discretion of the editor or publisher. Allletters must be signed, dated and include the writer’s phone number
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As our amazing summer ends, sodo a lot of sports, and around ourhouse, that means less time at theskatepark.
When I tell people my sonskateboards, I get mixed reactions.Mostly, people wonder if I actu-ally let him go to the skatepark. Atfirst, I had the same reaction, so wewent early, before all the teenagersshowed up, to practice on the hillsand ramps.
Of course, I didn’t want tocramp his style, so I told him I’dstay out of his way and just watch.I’m sure I’ve avoided many bruisesand fractures with that decision.
As he practiced, his confidencegrew, so we started showing upa bit later. More teenagers werethere, and I was apprehensive aboutcolourful language and bad influ-ences. Sure, there is a little profan-ity, but no more than you’d hear at
a hockey game or anywhere elseyoung men practice their secondlanguage.
What struck me was the amaz-ing talent these kids have, and asI watched them skate around thepark, I realized how much a childcould learn about life by skate-boarding.
Skateboarding is tough. Itrequires incredible balance, cour-age, dexterity and patience. As anindividual sport, there is no one toblame if a trick fails, the cementis hard and except for a helmet (Iinsist on that), there isn’t any pad-ding to break the fall. Scars, scabsand scrapes are the norm.
There is more failure in skate-boarding than success, but if youaren’t failing, you aren’t trying.These kids will try a trick over andover until they get it. They mayget a little discouraged, but there’sno one to do it for them, no coachto tell them what to do, only anunderstanding of what they wanttheir body to do and a desire to getback up, wipe off the dirt and tryit again. And again. And again. Tosay they are tenacious is an under-statement.
I never really thought of skate-boarding as exercise. After all, theyare standing on a piece of plywood
going up and down hills. But look-ing around the park, there is hardlya kid carrying an extra pound. Theyare pumping their legs, jumping,running, crouching, flying, landingand tensing every muscle in theirbodies constantly.
All this practice culminates incompetitions. Each competition isan individual performance, and thistime, there are winners and losers.Sometimes it all comes together,and a top three performance resultsin a few prizes from sponsors.Sometimes a good performance isoverlooked, and they have to facedefeat. Each defeat drives a desireto learn, get better and try again, avaluable lesson we try to get kidsto understand. These kids alreadyget it.
What impresses me most aboutskateboarders is how much theysupport each other. The older kidsmentor the younger ones, encour-aging them to try something theynever thought possible. I have toadmit, I don’t see that at everypark, which I consider a testamentto how our local kids have beenbrought up.
Sure, I was concerned when myson wanted to go to the skatepark,until I realized that tricks were onlypart of what he’d learn.
Kids learn more than just tricksduring their time at skatepark
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Letters to the Editor
Editor:I can’t help but comment
on the shoreline project,labeled as “rehabilitation,”of which I’m unclear as towho or what is being reha-bilitated.
I’ve enjoyed walks withmy dog down on the mudflats and happened to bethere last week with all thework on this project.
As I walked past the pilesof logs ready for pick up,we made our way downtoward the beach whereI saw plastic containers,Styrofoam boat buoys, cof-fee cups, water bottles andmore littering the water-front.
So I’m somewhat con-fused with the focus of thisproject: Are they removing
the natural habitat for wild-life so they can find a newhome in a plastic cup?
Oh, wait, how silly ofme, this is another budgetline item for the taxpayer.Some other group will nowbe deployed to deal withthe real issue for the habi-tat: the debris that humansimpose on the animals.
Judy Latoski
Editor:A big thank-you goes to
the organizers of the LadnerVillage Market.
We travel a great dealand see many summer dayand night markets, but thereis none like Ladner’s. Thevariety of items, the con-sistency of the merchants,
the excellent music and thequality of the goods make ita real treat to visit.
Leather items, bakedgoods, garden gnomes, andveggies — our house is fullof great items picked up atthe market.
The McKnights, Frasersand LBA, with the coop-
eration of the municipality,have worked long and hardto create an attractive venueand keep standards high atthis summer market. Welldone, everyone.
As always, we continueto see Ladner as the light atthe end of the tunnel.
Curt Jantzen
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Ladner market continues to be real treat to visit
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Editor:I am a boat owner and
a long time resident ofTsawwassen. I want toknow why it is that we haveto travel to Ladner to find adecent boat ramp and dockwhen there could be one inour own backyard?
Who needs to be con-tacted to pave a properroadway on the causeway?B.C. Ferries? TsawwassenFirst Nation?
Seems like there is fund-ing for huge retail buildingsand housing yet paving aroad that is currently in
extremely poor conditionand building a proper boatlaunch has never been con-sidered.
I don’t think any boatowner would object to pay-ing a fee to use such a con-venient boat ramp. If youlook around Tsawwassen,you can’t drive 30 secondswithout seeing a boat insomeone’s driveway.
There’s an opportunityhere for not only the resi-dents of Tsawwassen butthe Greater Vancouver area.There are many peopleusing this boat launch that
come from all over theLower Mainland.
B.C. Ferries has arguedit doesn’t want a launchby the Tsawwassen ferryterminal, however boatingtraffic would still be mini-mal compared to other ferryterminals.
We are a wealthy com-munity yet we have toeither launch in anothercountry (Point Roberts) ordrive to Ladner and then goup a river for an hour to getto the ocean that is right onour doorstep.
Pascal Bajgar
Editor:I discovered the hard way
that a three-hour parkinglimit has been implementedat Bayside Village shoppingcentre in Tsawwassen with-out any fanfare.
I had been on a three-night trip with the seniorsto Tulalip and Leavenworthlast month. On previoustrips arranged throughKinVillage, I had beenallowed to park in the lotwithout any fear of finesbut this is no longer so.
The trip itself was ter-
rific value and I am luckyto have won enough at theTulalip Casino to pay forthe fines awaiting me onmy car’s windshield uponreturn. (Two tickets cover-ing the first and last day ofmy holiday announced thatI owed $60 minimum perday if paid within a prear-ranged time limit. Thosefines would increase to $80a day beyond the paymentlimit.)
I questioned the fines asI had been unaware of anysignage, which the park-
ing fine company assuredme had been in place sinceMarch. It’s interesting thelocation was not even listedon their records when Italked to two different rep-resentatives handling phoneenquiries.
So beware: There is athree-hour limit. It was ashock to the system for asenior on limited income.Thankfully I was coveredby my winnings at Tulalip,but it didn’t leave me anyfun spending money.
Karel Ley
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Casino winnings eaten up by parking tickets
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Editor:As a senior bike rider of
66 years, I find the com-mute from Boundary Bay toTsawwassen takes about 15minutes. If I choose to ridealong the scenic dike routethrough Centennial Park, itadds a couple of minutes.
I find the thought ofdeveloping the Southlands,and adding thousands ofpeople to South Delta’straffic infrastructure, so theresidents of Tsawwassenwill have “direct bikeroutes” that might shave sixminutes of biking time toBoundary Bay completely
ludicrous.I also wonder what bike
riding in the Tsawwassenarea will be like withincreased development traf-fic.
A second thought comesto mind: The only publicfacilities, such as wash-rooms, food concession,picnic tables and a wonder-ful children’s playground,are all located at CentennialBeach Park. This park hasbecome a popular destina-tion for families who comefrom all corners of MetroVancouver for a day at thebeach.
During the summermonths, the park oftenoperates at capacity and thesign “Parking Lot Full” isdisplayed.
Even though the strip ofbeach along Boundary BayVillage is beautiful, zeropublic facilities are pro-vided.
Did I mention wash-rooms? So all those pro-posed “walking and cyclingpaths to Boundary Bay”filled with the above men-tioned several thousand newdevelopment residents willend up where?
Peter Nemeth
Shorter cycle not worth it
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Notice of Intention to AdoptCouncil Procedure Bylaw AmendmentsNotice is hereby given pursuant to Section 124(3) of the Community Charter that atthe Regular Meeting to be held on Monday, September 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at theKennedy Seniors' Recreation Centre, Main Hall, 11760 – 88th Avenue, Delta, BC, theMunicipal Council of the Corporation of Delta intends to consider adopting CouncilProcedure Amendment Bylaw No. 7110, 2013.
This bylaw proposes to update Council Procedure Bylaw 5000, 2000. The key proposedamendments include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Clarifying start time of Regular Meetings and the ability for Council to change thetime, date and location of any Council meetings and Public Hearings by Councilresolution;
• Adding or amending definitions for various types of meetings and bodies;• Amending the Protocols presently incorporated as Schedules; removing some of them
from the Bylaw and providing that they can be adopted by Council resolution;• Updating the section on Electronic Meetings;• Adding a section on Consent Agenda;• Clarifying certain aspects of bylaw readings;• Updating the section regarding meetings that may and those that must be closed to
the public by referencing the pertinent sections of the Community Charter;
The bylaw and other relevant information may be inspected at the Office of theMunicipal Clerk, Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C.,(604-946-3220) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, between 8:30 am and4:45 pm and Thursday between 8:30 am and 8:00 pm from September 10, 2013 toSeptember 23, 2013 exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays,or at www.delta.ca.
Sandra MacFarlaneA/Municipal ClerkSeptember 10, 2013
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The Corporation of Delta4500 ClarenceTaylor CrescentDelta BC V4K 3E2www.corp.delta.bc.cadelta.ca
Public Hearing - September 24, 2013
The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance withthe Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications:
Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2013Time: 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 Public Hearing in the event Councilwishes to give further consideration to any projects at that time.
Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed projectsshall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in thebylaws and/or proposed by the applications.
Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance ofthe Public Hearing, you can write to:
Mayor and CouncilThe Corporation of Delta
4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: [email protected]
Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this PublicHearing.
To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Ofice of the Municipal Clerk no laterthan 4:30 p.m. on September 24, 2013.
" Project No. 1 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit(File No. LU006915)
Location: 4910 Linden Drive, as shown outlined in boldon MAP NO. 1
Applicant: 0722562 BC Ltd. (Kam Bassi)
Telephone: 604-710-6344
Proposal: Application for Rezoning and DevelopmentVariance Permit in order to permit subdivision anddevelopment of two single family residential lots.
“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977”Amendment Bylaw No. 7261
To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezon-ing the subject property from RS2 Single Family (0.40ha) Residential to RS8 Single Family (390 m2) Residential.
Development Variance Permit LU006915
To vary Section 305 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750,1977” by varying the front setback averaging require-ment on proposed Lot 1 from 7.77 m to 6.57 m.
Staff Contact: Jimmy Ho – 604-946-3331Web Location: September 9, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.05
" Project No. 2 Application for Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning(File No. LU006927)
Location: 4638 53 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2
Applicant: John and Aaltje Haklander
Telephone: 604-230-8610
Proposal: Application for Official Community PlanAmendment and Rezoning in order to permit subdivi-sion into three single family residential lots.
“The Corporation of Delta Official Community PlanBylaw No. 3950, 1985”Amendment Bylaw No. 7265
To exempt proposed Lots A and B from Policy D.5 ofthe Ladner Area Plan (Schedule B.3) which specifies aminimum lot size of 370 m2 and a minimum lot frontageof 12 m in order to allow a lot size of 366 m2 and a lotfrontage of 11.7 m for both proposed lots.
“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977”Amendment Bylaw No. 7266
To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezon-ing proposed Lots A and B from RS5 Single Family (550m2) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residentialand by rezoning Remainder Lot 1 from RS5 Single Fam-ily (550 m2) to RS4 Single Family (610 m2) Residential.
Staff Contact: John Hopkins – 604-952-3155Web Location: September 9, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04
Additional Information
Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documen-tation may be inspected until September 24, 2013.
Municipal Hall: Community Planning and Development DepartmentHours: 8:30 am to 4:45 pm Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
(except statutory holidays) 8:30 am to 8:00 pm ThursdayWebsite: www.delta.caEmail: [email protected]: 604-946-3380
Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interestedpersons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded.
The Corporation of Delta4500 ClarenceTaylor CrescentDelta BCV4K 3E2(604) 946-4141www.delta.ca
MAP NO. 1FILE NO. LU006915
MAP NO. 2FILE NO. LU006927
Business
Delta Cable announcedthis week the Delta HospitalFoundation and Deltassistas the winners of the com-pany’s recent CommunityCommitment Project.
Delta Cable offered todonate a total of $1,500to two Delta-based orga-nizations, inviting Deltaresidents to the company’sFacebook page to vote forthe organization they feltdeserved the support.
“We’re committed to sup-porting organizations andcommunity initiatives thatmake a real difference inour community,” said DeltaCable marketing managerTannis Goodfellow.
“We decided a great wayto demonstrate this com-mitment was to ask theDelta community how thefunds should be awarded.We would like to con-gratulate the Delta HospitalFoundation and Deltassistas winners of the project.
Both organizations providevaluable services to theDelta community and we’rehonoured we are able tohelp support their causes.”
Delta HospitalFoundation executive direc-tor Veronica Carroll saidshe’s very pleased by theannouncement.
“We’re so thrilled tobe the recipient of DeltaCable’s Community
Commitment Project. DeltaCable has continuouslysupported patient care atthe Delta Hospital and theentire community benefitsfrom their generosity.”
Doug Sabourin, execu-tive director at Deltassist,said his organization ishonoured by the level ofsupport received from bothDelta Cable and the Deltacommunity.
Delta Cable demonstrates itscommitment to community
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Regional manager Shawn Mudge (left) and marketing managerTannis Goodfellow (right) of Delta Cable presented a cheque toJackey Zellweger of the Delta Hospital Foundation.
A12 The Delta Optimist September 18, 2013
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Another successfulexpansion of the DeltaHospital Auxiliary ThriftShop has been completed.
The official grand re-opening of the shop onDelta Street in LadnerVillage will be held thisSaturday starting at 10 a.m.
After acquiring a thirdcontiguous space last yearand undertaking extensiverenovations over the lastfew months, upgrades to allthree spaces are now com-plete.
The grand re-openingwill be celebrated withballoons, coffee and a spe-cially baked cake as well asentertainment by The PointRoberts Winds.
Five lucky winners willreceive gift certificatesthrough a draw and visitorscan tour the three freshlyrenovated shops to selectwell-priced clothing, house-hold goods, furniture andelectrical items.
About 150 hard-work-ing and dedicated thrift
shop volunteers give 5,000hours each month to sort,price, display and sell itemsdonated by the public,which has been supportingthe auxiliary’s efforts overthe past 40 years.
Because of this greatpartnership, the thrift shopis the largest financial con-tributor to the auxiliary,which provides care andcomfort to patients at DeltaHospital and funds thepurchase of leading edgeequipment.
Thrift shop expands again
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Volunteers at the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop in Ladner Village are preparing for grand re-opening celebrations this Saturday.
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Former federal cabinetminister Perrin Beattywill be the guest speakerat a Delta Chamber ofCommerce luncheon nextweek.
Beatty, the presidentand CEO of the CanadianChamber of Commerce,will give a talk about howCanada needs to becomemore competitive.
Delta Chamber ofCommerce chair Orv
Nickel noted Beatty willbe coming through the areaon his way to the nationalchamber’s annual generalmeeting in Kelowna nextweekend.
“He’s got such an impres-sive background and recordthat we thought it would beawesome if our memberscould get a chance to sitand listen to him,” Nickelsaid.
Beatty was elected to
the House of Commons in1972. He was appointedminister of state for theTreasury Board in 1979and then held six additionalportfolios in subsequentProgressive Conservativegovernments.
Beatty was the presidentand CEO of the CanadianBroadcasting Corporationfrom 1995 to 1999.
Prior to joining theCanadian Chamber of
Commerce in 2007, heserved as president andchief executive officer ofCanadian Manufacturers &Exporters.
The luncheon takes placeThursday, Sept. 26 from11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. atthe Delta Town & CountryInn. The luncheon costs $35for chamber members and$45 for non-members.
Visit www.deltachamber.ca to register.
Former federal cabinet minister Perrin Beattyto speak at chamber luncheon next week
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According to RONA experts,transitioning into winterisn’t just about getting readyfor the cold season.It’s about wrapping up thesummer and getting orga-nized.
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Doors and windows• Keep your home’s heatingsystem in good shape andyour heating bill down byaddressing any leaks andholes that create drafts inyour home.
• Replace the weather-stripping and caulkingwhere needed around doorsand windows as these arekey areas for heat loss dur-ing the winter months.
• For older doors and win-dows, consider upgrading toenergy efficient options thatwill create a tighter seal. Ifyou have an older home, aprofessional can do a blow-test that may be beneficialfor helping to identify prob-lem areas.
• Run water through yourgutters to see if it comessmoothly through the down-spouts. Any clogs should beremoved before the waterbacks up and causes dam-age. Leaks and cracks canbe repaired with a freshbead of caulk. Also, checkeach piece to make sure itis secured to the building.
Pipes• Remove, drain and store
all outdoor garden hoses.
• Turn off all exterior spig-ots so water left in the pipesdoes not freeze and breakthe pipes.
• Consider replacing spigotswith freeze-proof faucets,particularly if your home isolder.
• Wrap pipes in foam toinsulate them.
Machinery• Don’t forget to clean andmaintain tools such as lawnmowers and other motor-ized tools. Some lawn mow-ers have a new feature onthe hood where you canattach either a garden hoseor a pressure-washer so itwill clean the clippings off.
• Take time to ensure yourhousehold is equipped withsufficient shovels and de-icing salt. You will be happyyou did it before that firstbig snowfall.
By taking these proactivesteps, you’ll reduce yourrisk of repairs in the below-freezing weather. The keyis to get them done beforethe warm weather disap-pears into a hazy summermemory.
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New book promotesenergy efficiency
This week, Led Bright started his jour-ney around B.C. and Western Canada,promoting his first book Led Bright’sMission to Save the Planet — TheLight Bulb Games and he is taking theauthor David Clark-Wilson with him tosign the books and distribute LED lightbulbs.
The official book launch is started at theVancouver Public Library on Monday, andthen Led began his travels through theLower Mainland, Vancouver Island and intothe Interior. Later in the year Led Bright willvisit Alberta and Saskatchewan and thentravel on to Whitehorse in the Yukon.
Led Bright will be stopping mostly at HomeHardware stores along the way and provid-ing books, bulbs and education with demon-strations of different light bulbs.
Led Bright hopes to educate people aboutthe opportunities for technology to reduceenergy consumption and using visual dem-onstration to prove his point.
“I can produce the same amount of light for10 per cent of the energy and cost,” saysLed Bright, brightly. “By reducing energyneeds by 90 per cent it’s got to be a good
thing.”
Led Bright and Clark-Wilson will beat Home Hardware Building Centre inTsawwassen on Sunday, Sept. 22 from 9:30a.m. until 6 p.m.
Part proceeds from book and light bulbsales will be donated to non-profit organi-zations in the energy education sector — ifyou would like to be involved call 604-771-9051 or email [email protected].
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When we moved into our house, the kitchen was indesperate need of a reno. We never thought we wouldbe in the same position 12 years later.
I love to entertain but have shied away from it due to our kitchen situ-ation. It is small, cramped and closed in. With kitchens tending to be thegathering place in today’s homes, ours does not measure up; there isnowhere for people to gather in or around our kitchen.I would be thrilled to entertain more while at the same time keeping
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This kitchen is located right in the center of the home, inbetween two gathering spaces. Currently it is a barrier, stoppingthe entire home being connected and optimal for entertaining.
Opening the kitchen up to the family room and living room will give this family theinviting gathering space they have been looking for.
Since the hom-eowner does notwant to remove
any walls, the way to open up thiskitchen to the family and living roomsis through smaller, strategicallyplaced cut outs above counter height.These cut outs will allow visual con-nection between the spaces but notsignificantly reduce the function orstorage in the kitchen itself.Adding a raised bar top on the
opening towards the family room— near the sink — provides screen-ing to the counter, which will hide thedishes and any mess that tends topile up near the sink.On the opposite side of the kitchen, a cook top is placed in the space previously occupied by
the fridge, which allows a second cut out on this side. The counter top on this side could wrapinto the living room and provide additional seating, as well as a display cabinet on top of thecounter behind the wall. The fridge is moved to the back wall and is fully integrated with millwork panels for a clean look. Moving the fridge also allows the kitchen to feel wider as the fridgeis a tall, bulky item. The pantry and microwave/wall oven combo complete this wall. Placingthese items together frees up the other two walls and provides the homeowner with additionalcounter space.A desk is installed on the family room side of the wall for the kids computer use. The cabine-
try and counter surfaces coordinate with the kitchen.Additional lighting would be added in the ceiling, as well as under the upper cabinets. The
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Like a scene out of a StarTrek episode, smart controlsystems allow homeown-ers to adjust their home’sheating and air conditioningsystem remotely through asmart phone, iPad, hand-held device or computer. Inshort, they allow homeown-ers to set the temperatureof their residence on an as-needed basis, 24/7.
While they may not be use-ful for everyone, they are aboon to single homeown-ers who travel extensivelyand have unpredictableschedules, or families withcottages up north or winterresidences down south.
Accessed via a secure webportal or through download-able apps, these systemscan significantly trim utility
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There are a variety ofsmart controls on the mar-ket — from basic modelsto sophisticated optionsthat interface with mul-tiple systems in a home.Sophisticated systems sendalerts, service remindersand even warnings whenthings are not runningsmoothly.
They tell homeowners whenthey need to replace theirfurnace filter, let themknow of a change in staticair pressure or, worst-casescenario, when their fur-nace stops working alto-gether.
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Go on an energy dietIf you’re on a cash diet, cutting down on energyconsumption will slim down your costs whilereducing your carbon footprint.
• Invest in more durable and long-lasting hardware. Theold adage is true: you get what you pay for, so do yourresearch to make the most of your dollar.
• Install low-flow shower heads. They’ll cut down hotwater usage by 30 per cent, leading to noticeable savings.
• Draft-proof your windows and doors. Install double-glazed windows to avoid cranking up the heat.
• Turn off boilers and heating pumps in the summer andhave your system checked. An improperly maintainedcontrol system can increase costs by around 20 per cent.
• Use energy-efficient lighting. Low wattage lighting getsa bad rap, but today’s LED light bulbs have a more natu-ral glow, and will save you 80 per cent in energy costs.
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Decorating any compactinterior definitely hasits challenges. If you areunsure how to createdrama in small quarters,here are a few big ideasthat pack some punch.
• Area rugs: A simple, smallrug is tempting, but anchorthe space with somethingmore visually interesting. Gofor a coloured pattern youlove and make sure the rugis a proper fit to ground allof the furniture.
• Sofa: Finding the rightscale furniture can be tricky,
but consider one large sofathat accommodates allseating in one swoop — lessis more. A slim, neutralcoloured sectional or cus-tomizable configuration willmake your small room feelmore airy.
• Fireplace: Create a dra-matic, but functional focalpoint. Electric fireplaces areplug-and-play and providethe flexibility of heatinga room or simply addingambiance with flame-onlyoptions. Opt for a space-saving wall mount or astatement mantel.
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From modern to neutral to opulent, there’s a colour for every taste
What’s hot in homedecor for 2014
What do grand man-sions, ocean liners, natu-ral science and industrialmetals have to do withdecorating? Expertspredict the latest homedecor trends will dem-onstrate one or more ofthese special interests.
Indeed, as home fashionbegins to reveal the new-est looks for 2014, it is theinfluence of history, hobbiesand the impact of naturethat will be swaying ourchoices in paint colour, fur-niture pieces and decorativeart.
“It’s an exciting opportunityto express admiration formany aspects of the worldaround us,” says ErikaWoelfel, the director ofcolour for Behr Paints. “Andbecause it’s a truly personaltouch, this trend is creatingsome of the most beautifulrooms to date,” she said.“Our company is launchingfour eye-catching themeswith 20 brand new paintcolours for 2014. They areSeaside Harmony, UrbanAlternative, Grand Reignand Natural Avocation— and each one gives thedo-it-yourselfer easy toolsto showcase the people,places and things that most
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Woelfel pointsout the highlightsof each theme:
• SeasideHarmony is theopen look ofmodern resortchic, where thecolours of sun,surf and sandcome together ina relaxing mix.The cool palette of blue-green and white soothe thesenses; a warm peach andwhite revives the spirit. Thedesign elements for SeasideHarmony include minimalfurnishings, sculptureddriftwood, and sea glass.
• Urban Alternative featuresinviting neutrals, especiallyolive and burnt orange. Thisstyle is inspired by time-honoured skills and crafts-manship in wood, metal andstone work. It is the naturalevolution of the industrialmodern decor into some-thing that feels more mod-est, relaxed and attainable.The design elements forUrban Alternative includedistressed wood treatments,raw metal finishes, filamentlightbulbs and earthboundshades.
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• The Natural Avocationtheme gives the spotlightto your hobby, adding asophisticated touch to yourhome. You might choosethe world of science andnature expressed with localand exotic flora and faunamotifs. Botany, geology,archaeology and celestialevents give the curiousmind a rich experience— one that especially comesalive with colour.
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More than 200 came out to the annual Terry Fox Run inTsawwassen Sunday.
Official registration was in the 150 range but a head-count determined there were about 250 to 300 people tak-ing part in the cancer fundraiser, noted Leslie Abramson,one of the organizers of the event, which is put on annuallyby the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen.
“We felt it went really well. We were really pleased tosee the turnout,” she said.
About $7,500 was raised, she said Monday, adding thatfigure will go up in the coming days.
The South Delta Terry Fox Run included five and 10-kilometre routes, both of which started and finished in theparking lot of the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall.
It was damp in the morning but it didn’t rain.Abramson said over 40 Rotarians volunteered at the
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The 33rd annual Terry Fox Runsaw participants gather atthe Tsawwassen Town CentreMall for registration andwarm up before embarkingon a pair of routes that tookthem down to Boundary BayRegional Park and back. Jimand Janet Stimson (top left)are shown with this year’s T-shirts, while Jackey Zellwegerand Veronica Carroll of theDelta Hospital Foundation (left)stand in front of the memorialboard. See more photos atwww.delta-optimist.com.
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A trio from Delta joined300 other cycling enthusi-asts and event volunteersearlier this month for theB.C. Lung Association’sBicycle Trek for Life andBreath.
Scott Marshall alongwith Morag and Johnny VanTol took part in the two-day,200-kilometre cycling fund-raiser in support of lunghealth research, programsand clean air initiatives.
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year, while Johnny Van Tolhas ridden 19 times and hiswife Morag has participatedfor five years. The threecombined to raise morethan $9,000 to support theB.C. Lung Association.
The event raised morethan $200,000 thanks todonations from friends,family and co-workers. Thistotal builds on the $5.8million previously raisedthrough the event’s 29-yearlifespan.
“The event has a realfamily feel with less fanfarethan other, bigger com-mercial fundraisers but witha lot of heart and soul,”said B.C. Lung Associationevent organizer Kate Jarvis.
“It’s a grassroots affairthat has grown over time— and there is a true senseof community amongstparticipants, many of whommeet here once a year andshare in the spirit of givingback.”
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!Parents, grandparentsand youth are invited tojoin Keith Pattinson, authorof How We Can Give OurYoung People What TheyNeed to Succeed in Life,for a free workshop atthe Tsawwassen Library,1321A - 56th St., Thursday,Sept. 19, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
!Join a Specialist fromService Canada onThursday, Sept. 19, 7 - 8:30p.m. to discover the manybenefits available underCanada Pension Plan andOld Age Security at theLadner Pioneer Library,4683-51st St., Delta.
!The South DeltaNewcomers and Alumnimeetings are held the third
Thursday of each month at7:15 p.m. at the Art Gallery,Kiwanis Longhouse,located at 1710- 56th St.,Tsawwassen. The club isfor women who have movedto Tsawwassen, Ladner orPoint Roberts to introduceyou to the community andhelp you make new friends.Join us on Thursday, Sept.19. Contact Holly at [email protected].
!Ladner Tri-City AglowFellowship is meeting onFriday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m.Meet at Kinsmen House,5050 47A Ave., Ladner.Teen Challenge will beour speaker. www.bcte-enchallenge.com We area faith-based residentialsupport program for menand women struggling withaddiction. Refreshmentswill be provided. ContactRanjini at 778-397-0020 formore information.
!Canadian Mental HealthAssociation Delta offers atwice monthly Depression/Bi-Polar Support Groupfor individuals with thedisorders or experiencingsymptoms. Next meeting isMonday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m. atthe Ladner Public Library.Call CMHA Delta to regis-ter for your first meeting at604-943-1878.
!Page Turners offersa weekly opportunityfor adults with differingabilities to read and learntogether, talk about books,make friends and have funin the relaxed commu-nity setting of the LadnerPioneer Library, 4683-51stSt., Delta. Tuesdays, Sept.24 - Dec. 3, 2 - 3 p.m.
!Ambassadors-Tsawwassen Toastmasters,on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from7 - 9 p.m. at South DeltaLittle House, 5061-12thAve. Join in as we providea supportive positive learn-ing experience in which ourmembers and welcomedguests are empowered todevelop communication andleadership skills, resultingin a greater self-confidenceand personal growth. Formore info call WendyTerriff 604-948-2396. www.ambassadorstoastmasters.org.
!The AC Pionair Club ofSouth Delta has its nextmeeting on Tuesday, Sept.24, at the Royal CanadianLegion in Ladner, 4896Delta Street at 10 a.m.Special guest: Tanya LynWerk, CPC, EPC, ccbir,speaking on Wills andEstate Planning.
!Canadian Mental HealthAssociation Delta Offersa Family Support Groupfor individuals supportingsomeone with a mental ill-ness: Second and fourthWednesday every month:7 - 9 p.m. Next meetingtakes place on Wednesday,Sept. 25 at Delta Hospital,5800 Mountain View Blvd.,Ladner (education room).Call CMHA Delta for infoat 604-943-1878.
!French classes for adultsare organized by PAC ofPublic French School-EcoleBois-Joli in Tsawwassen(785-49th St.) starting Sept.25. For more info e-mailPAC [email protected].
!On Wednesday, Sept. 25the Ladner Single ParentsSupport Group wishes toinvite single parents withdependant children to afree dinner at the LadnerChristian Reformed church,4594-54th St., Delta. Doorsopen at 5:10 p.m. Dinner at5:30 p.m. For more infor-mation please contact Dianeat 604-946-7033.
!Mighty Fraser Big BandDinner and Dance, Friday,Sept. 20 at KinVillageCommunity Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen.
Doors open at 6 p.m.,salad bar at 6:30 p.m., buf-fet dinner at 6:45 p.m.,dancing 8-11 p.m. Tickets$30 Members, $35 forNon-members. Dance onlytickets $18 with admittanceafter 8 p.m.
!Come join the season’sinitial Philosophers’ Cafédiscussion this Friday,Sept. 20, 1:30 - 3 p.m. atthe McKee Seniors Centre,5155-47th Ave., Ladner,where we’ll be lookingat the important issue ofGlobal Warming and ItsImpact. Jan Thompsonfrom Kwantlen PolytechnicUniversity’s GeographyDepartment will be theguest presenter. No reg-istration necessary. Call604-946-1411 for furtherinformation.
!Saturday, Sept. 21- Jewelry, watches, sun-glasses, and “designercollections” for sale at theHospice Cottage CharityShoppe, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.,1521-56th St. Tsawwassen.
!Delta WelcomingCommunities NewcomersWalk. The Delta WelcomingCommunities Programinvites all Delta Newcomersto the Boundary Bay for a
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!Community ArtExhibition: An Evening toRemember! Wednesday,Sept. 18 from 6 - 8 p.m. atthe Ladner Pioneer Library:4683-51st St. Ladner. Formore information call 604-594-3455 ext.128 or [email protected].
!Local artist, RodWinning, presents a col-lection of his waterco-lour & acrylic paintings.Gallery viewing receptionThursday, Sept. 26 from 6- 8 p.m. Check delta.ca forTsawwassen Arts Centregallery viewing hours orcall 604-943-9437.
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Logan Schuss can now add being thenumber one overall pick in the NationalLacrosse League Entry Draft to his alreadyremarkable career.
The Minnesota Swarm selected the 22-year-old from Ladner during Monday night’sproceedings in Toronto. The pick was hardlya surprise given the left-hander’s outstandingfour years at Ohio State University wherehe became the school’s all-time leading goalscorer. He also added 56 points, including29 goals, this past summer in his rookieseason in the Western Lacrosse Associationwith the New West Salmonbellies.
Schuss said that he thinks he can bringa scoring touch to the Swarm. He’s look-ing forward to learning from the veteransalready in place in Minnesota and makingan an immediate impact.
“It’s a great feeling to be chosen as thenumber one pick and to be selected by theSwarm,” he said. “Minnesota has a solidgroup of players and I’m looking forward tomeeting all of the guys and starting my newcareer.”
The Delta secondary graduate earned hisbachelor’s degree in Physical Education atOSU last spring. He remains enrolled for
the 2013-14 school year, as his programrequires a fifth year in order to obtain histeacher’s license. His class schedule prevent-ed him from being able to attend the NLLEntry Draft in person.
“His commitment to the classroom shows
maturity and professionalism, and showsthat he’s not just focused on lacrosse, butalso on how he will impact young kids asa teacher in the future,” Swarm Owner andGovernor John Arlotta said. “We’re look-ing forward to having him bring his scoring
capabilities to an already young and potentoffense. In watching him play at Ohio Statethis year, we came to understand that Loganwas not only a great scorer, but was also agreat leader on their team. We’re hoping thatboth his scoring and leadership abilities willhelp us get to the next level as a team.”
Schuss literally grew up in Ladner Arenawatching his father — Ed Schuss — enjoyan outstanding career with the Senior BPioneers.
He worked his way through the DeltaMinor Lacrosse system and got a chanceto play alongside his older brother Carltonas an aged up intermediate with the DeltaJunior “A” Islanders. In 2012, he had a lead-ing role in the Islanders reaching the playofffinals for the first time in franchise history.His success in field lacrosse led to a full-ride scholarship to Ohio State.
He was also selected 11th overall in thisyear’s Major Lacrosse League draft andmanaged 27 goals in games during his debutseason in the professional field league.
Meanwhile two other Islander grads wentin the draft. Taylor Northway was picked37th overall by Rochester and Ben Sniderwent 51st to Edmonton.Logan Schuss
Schuss goes 1st overall in NLL DraftLadner lacrosse standout selected by Minnesota on Monday after decorated collegiate career at Ohio State University
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Quarterback Lucas Kirk threw four touchdown passes as the South Delta Sun Devils rolled to a 39-13 win over Kelowna in their home opener lastFriday in Tsawwassen. The Sun Devils open up conference play Saturday when Frank Hurt visits at 1:30 p.m.
Devils top Owlsin home opener
The No. 1 ranked South Delta Sun Devilstake momentum into their conference openerSaturday after rolling to a convincing 39-13home field win over the Kelowna Owls.
Friday’s game marked the second straightyear the Sun Devils (2-1) have taken on theAAA tier Okanagan opponent and they com-pleted the sweep thanks to productive outingon both sides of the ball.
South Delta took an 18-0 lead into half-time after a safety and a pair of majors — arushing touchdown from Mitch Dino and a42-yard strike to Jack McDonald from quar-terback Lucas Kirk.
Kirk added two more passing scores in thesecond half, connecting on a 29-yard majorto Jeremy Carmichael, then McDonald from30 yards out. The Owls finally got on thescoreboard with a pair of fourth quartertouchdowns. McDonald then added his thirdTD of the afternoon on a 32-yard pass fromKirk. He also ran in a two point convert.
The Sun Devils defence created threeturnovers, including a pair of fumbles. Theyreturn to action Saturday when Surrey’sFrank Hurt Hornets visit Tsawwassen at1:30 p.m.
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Goaltender NathanAlalouf will be betweenthe pipes for the SaskatoonBlades while forward MitchWalter is part of a new-lookEdmonton Oil Kings roster.
Alalouf enjoyed a solidseason in the B.C. MajorMidget Hockey Leaguewith the Greater VancouverCanadians and continuedthat momentum at theBlades camp where it didn’ttake long for him to solidify
himself on the depth chartnext to returning goaltenderAlex Moodie.
Camp was only a fewdays old when the Bladeswere already arranging abillet family and his school-ing.
The Tsawwassen nativeearned second star hon-ours last week thanks to a35-save performance in a4-3 pre-season loss to theRegina Pats.
“I felt a lot more com-fortable during this gamethan during my first start,”said Alalouf. “Overall I justfelt really good out there
and I thought it showed inthe results at the end of thegame.”
Alalouf already has seenprogress in his developmentjust from the quality of playin practice and workingwith Blades goalie coachand former Detroit RedWing Tim Cheveldae.
“Both things definitelyhelp a lot,” he said. “Youcan get used to the shots atthis level through practiceevery day. It’s really nicehaving Tim out there, too.He knows a lot and can seethings that I can’t.”
Walter also started last
season with the Canadiansbut then finished the cam-paign level with the Junior“B” Delta Ice Hawks — amove that helped preparehim for his role with the OilKings. He will be lookedupon to add some grit tothe third or fourth line andchip in with some offenceas well.
“It was a tough league.There was a lot of fighting,really gritty from first lineto fourth line kind of thing,”said Walter.
“It was a tough league toplay in, and I thought it pre-pared me well. I just want
to be an agitatorout there and stepup when you needto step up. It’s justa role I’ve alwaysplayed growing up.I love being hatedon the ice, and Ijust fit into thatrole perfectly.”
The Ladnernative has alwaysbeen high on theOil Kings’ radarscreen after beingselected in thesecond round ofthe WHL BantamDraft two years ago.
“He goes out andstirs it up, plays hard, playsphysical,” said Oil Kingscoach Derek Laxdal. “Forhim, he’s just got to get upto speed with the speedof the Western HockeyLeague, and that’s going tocome with the conditioning
and the experience of thegame.
“(With these 17-year-olds) there’s going to be agrowth with them, a steeplearning curve as the sea-son goes along. We’ve justgot to make sure that we’repatient with them.”
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