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Talented teenSinger Connor Nelsonwins talent search 5
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No. 1 freshmanLadners Logan Schussnamed NLL top rookie 25
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A group of local residents istrying to improve life for
childrenliving in an impoverished villagein Africa.Tsawwassenites
Steve and
Linda Kovacs and Trudy andEdgar Rosler were so moved bywhat they
saw during a trip to asmall village in Uganda last yearthey started
a child sponsorship
program to help the children.It kind of broke our hearts
because its such a poor, poorneighbourhood, said SteveKovacs.
The hardest thing thatreally broke our hearts is just howhappy they
are (despite havingvery little).The two couples were part
of a larger group, organized byKovacs, that traveled to
Kamuli.
PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE
Rev. Jim Short (far right) of Ladner United Church joined staff
members at Mountain View Manor, the extended care unit at Delta
Hospital, Wednesday afternoon to take the Ice Bucket Challenge
insupport of ALS research.
Locals reach out with kindnessTsawwassenites open their hearts
to help the poorest of the poor living in impoverished African
village
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Tsawwassenites have started achild sponsorship program to
helpthe children in a small impoverishedvillage in Uganda. They are
hopingother local residents will considersponsoring a child.
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The group, whichincluded several other localresidents, was there
to builda well and clean water sys-tem at the Good
SamaritanCommunity Nursery andPrimary School. The schoolis home to
350 childrenand, until last year, had nosource of clean
drinkingwater.The children were the
poorest of the poor, saidTrudy Rosler.In addition to a lack
of
clean drinking water, manyof the children did not evenhave
shoes, with somewalking up to five kilo-
meters each day to attendschool, where they wouldlearn sitting
on a dirt floordue to a lack of benchesand desks. Despite
that,Rosler said, the studentswere eager and disciplined.While
working in the vil-
lage, some of the volunteersbuilt benches for the closeto 400
students.The aim of the sponsor-
ship program is to ensurethat each child gets achance at a
proper educa-tion and a better life.The only way to fight
poverty is through educa-tion, Rosler said. Thats
the only way to get out ofit.The two couples teamed
up with Love GlobalFoundation to start a childsponsorship
program tohelp the children of Kamuli.A $30 a month
sponsorshipdonation will ensure thechild has a school uniform,basic
school supplies andcovers tuition.The tuition, in turn, helps
pay teacher salaries.While the Roslers have
been sponsoring children inThird World countries sincethe 1970s,
a recent healthscare inspired Trudy Roslerto do more.In 2008, she
spent four
months in the hospital and
nearly died after contractingCryptococcus, an extremelyrare
fungal infection. Shehad meningitis, a mass inher throat and two
masseson her left lung.She was treated and
released from hospital, butlast year the disease resur-faced and
she spent sixweeks in hospital. There isno cure and the disease
canbe fatal.The illness is caused by
Cryptococcus gattii, a tropi-cal fungus that is believedto have
started appearingon Vancouver Island due toclimate change. The
infec-tion, which can affect thelungs and nervous system,is caused
by inhaling yeasts
or spores of the fungus.When the couple made
the decision to go on thetrip to Kamuli, Roslers kid-neys were
close to shuttingdown.Seeing their need, and
knowing my illness, there isno cure, I just want to giveback for
all the blessingsI received in my life andmake my remaining
timecount to be of help to thechildren of Kamuli, as wellas my
family and the peoplearound me, she said.For more on sponsoring
a
child, visit www.yourchild-sponsorship.com, or callTrudy Rosler
at 604-943-9875 or Steve and LindaKovacs at 604-952-7663.
AFRICA from page1
Terry Wile is doing whathe loves and raising moneyfor B.C.
Childrens Hospitalat the same time.The cashier at Save-On-
Foods in Ladner plays hisguitar and sings outside thestore
usually about threetimes a week before workand accepts donations
forthe hospital.I really do love perform-
ing for Ladner, he says,adding the community isvery
generous.Wile says he has a love
for playing music.He says he plays by ear
and doesnt know how toread music at all.Hell take a song,
try
and sing to it, get a basicmelody going and then do ithis own
way.Ive been doing that
since I was probably 15, 16years old. I just picked updifferent
chords from peo-ple and evolved into this.
So far Wile, who livesin Steveston, estimates hes
raised $12,000 for the hos-pital over about a year of
busking.Wile usually plays from
noon to 2 p.m. on days hesperforming.
PHOTO BY DAVE WILLIS
Terry Wile sings and plays the guitar last week in front of
Save-On-Foods in Ladner.
Cashier sings for the kidsTerry Wile performs regularly in front
of Save-On to raise money for B.C. Childrens Hospital
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Inspired by a deep com-mitment to Delta and a dis-dain for
top-down politics,Peter S. Mattoo announcedthe launch of his
grassrootscandidacy for Delta councilWednesday.As a husband,
father,
grandfather, and retiredtradesman and union mem-ber, Mattoo said
he has agenuine interest in shakingup Deltas political scene
bychallenging the status quo.The 34-year Delta resi-
dent said electoral politicshave led to a stagnant stateat
municipal hall.My motivation for run-
ning is to make a positiveimpact on the future ofDelta, and the
only wayI can do that is to speakfreely about the issuesthat matter
to residents,said Mattoo. The currentmayor and council make
re-election their main reasonfor running, and I am notdriven by
politics.Mattoo has identified
a range of issues he saidarent being addressed bythe current
administration,including:
A lack of afford-able housing optionsfor young people tosettle
in the commu-nity they grew up in. Development
without foresight orinnovation, discour-aging new residentsand
businesses fromsettling in Delta. A mayor and
council that operatemunicipal hall bydictating to Delta,
notgoverning on behalfof residents.Mattoo, who made
note of the fact hesDeltas first declaredcandidate of South
Asianheritage, said he is deter-mined to be a candidatethat brings
forth ideas andissues from the doorsteps,and challenges
politicalrhetoric and partisan deci-sion making.Delta has a
long-stand-
ing and popular mayor, butwithout independent voicesto work with
her on coun-cil, we will not be able toevolve as a community. It
istime to stand up for those
that are not being listenedto at municipal hall.Mattoo brings
the num-
ber of candidates in therace for six councillorseats to 11. All
five incum-bents Sylvia Bishop,Robert Campbell, JeannieKanakos,
Bruce McDonaldand Ian Paton are seek-ing re-election along withRod
Binder, Heather King,Lori Mayhew, Peter van derVelden and Nicholas
Wong.The municipal election
will be held Nov. 15.
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Tsawwassens ConnorNelson won first placeoverall at the Youth
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13-year-old.Nelson won with his
soulful rendition of EttaJames Id Rather Go Blindover 24 other
finalistsfrom around the LowerMainland.Nelson said he picked
that tune because its anR&B song that really showsoff his
voice.The finalists earned their
spots, first through pre-liminary rounds that tookplace
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BC is a talent competi-tion designed to give youth
exposure and experience ina theatre environment. Thisyears
judges included YTVstar Ellie Harvie, film/TVagent Pamela Wise and
cho-reographer Shawna Parry.The Youth Talent Search
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Port Metro Vancouver is conducting consultation regarding
Preliminary Environmental Mitigation Concepts for theproposed
Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. The Roberts Bank Terminal 2
Project is a proposed new three-berth containerterminal at Roberts
Bank in Delta, BC that would provide 2.4 million TEUs (twenty-foot
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You are invited to provide feedback and learn more about the
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This year marks the 100th anniversary of the First World War.
The Optimist, withassistance from the Delta Museum and Archives,
has been looking back at what wasmaking news here at home during
the war years. Follow along as we share tid bitsevery month of what
life was like in South Delta 100 years ago, how local residentswere
coping with the war and what was making news.
Thursday, September 10, 1914
Delta Ladies OrganizeAt a representative gathering of the
ladies of the Delta at the MunicipalHall on Friday, September 4,
the DeltaWomens Patriotic Society was orga-nized, the object of the
society being totake up womens work towards the localwar relief
fund.Mrs. Ernest Hutcherson was elected
president of the society while the otherofficers are as follows:
Secretary, Mrs.John McKee, and treasurer, Mrs. (Dr.) A.A. King.The
following ladies were appointed
on the committee: Sewing for Wivesand Children, Mrs. Clements
and Mrs.W. H. Ellis; Sewing for Soldiers, Mrs.Leatheran and Mrs.
Nelson; SupplyCommittee for Obtaining Fruit andProvisions, Mrs.
John Richardson,Mrs. Herbert Kirkland and Mrs. FrankGuichon;
Finance Committee, Mrs.Lanning, S. W. Fisher and Mrs.
JohnMcKee.Membership fee has been fixed at 50
cents while contributions and subscrip-tions may be made to any
member.
Ball will be a SuccessResidents of Ladner and the surround-
ing district are expected to turn out ingood numbers for the
dance to be heldtomorrow evening in the McNeely hall.This will be
one way offered to the localresidents of doing their share for
therelief of those families whose breadwin-ners have taken up arms
in the Europeanwar as the money collected at the ballwill be handed
over to the local war relieffund.Promptly at 9 oclock in the
evening
the dance will commence with the grand
march played by Rushtons orchestraand judging by the sale of the
tickets, ofwhich three hundred were ordered, theball room will be
well filled.The following ladies and gentlemen
have been appointed on the commit-tee: Mesdames A.D. Paterson,
FrankGuichon, J. Johnson, J. Richardson, G.W.London and Miss Grace
Kirkland, MissL. Whitworth, and Messrs. H.W. Slater,E.R. Bell, B.
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The purpose of theCrime Beat is to educateand inform the public
aboutsome of the property crimetrends occurring in SouthDelta and
other files ofinterest. If you see anythingoccurring that you
believeto be suspicious, call 911for in-progress crimes
andemergencies or 604-946-4411 for other assistance.The following
are some
of the calls the Delta policeresponded to in the
previousweek:
Tsawwassen Sept. 15, 11:18 a.m.,
1200-block of BoundaryBay Road: Passenger frontwindow smashed in
vehicleleft in the dike parking lot.Bag containing complain-ants
lunch stolen. Severalother vehicles in parkinglot but no other
damageobserved. Sept. 16, 9:03 a.m.,
100-block of CentennialParkway: Sometime over-night a suspect
entereda vehicle parked in thedriveway of the residence.The vehicle
was accessedthrough the sunroofthat had been left open.Several
identification andcredit/debit cards stolen.Information regarding
sto-len cards entered in policecomputer database. Sept. 16, 7 a.m.,
600-
block of Sandollar Place:Complainant reported shehad observed
fresh bootprints on the cement pathleading to her backyardand then
leaving the yard.Police made neighborhood
inquiries with negativeresults. Police logs checkedfor related
calls in area butthis also proved negative.
Sept. 16, 7:26 p.m.,1000-block of PacificDrive: Report of break
andenter via rear patio doors ofthe residence, which weresmashed.
Several large elec-tronic items stolen. Incidentremains under
investigation. Sept. 17, 6 a.m., 1400-
block of Garden Place:Suspects entered a secureunderground
parking lotand stole the complainantsvehicle. The vehicle hadbeen
left unlocked with aspare key inside. Furtherinvestigation found a
vehi-cle with a smashed win-dow and another unlockedvehicle, both
of which hadbeen rummaged through.The stolen vehicle was laterfound
in Delta. Sept. 17, 12:56 p.m.,
1100-block of FergusonRoad: Report received thatsomeone had
broken intothe apartment complexsmailboxes. Forty-four boxeswere
accessed and miscel-laneous mail stolen. CanadaPost investigators
advisedof the theft. Sept. 18, 1:45 p.m.,
5300-block of SpetiforeCrescent: Complainantsreported the theft
of twovehicles from their resi-dence. Suspects enteredthe unlocked
vehicle leftin the driveway and then
accessed the garage withthe garage door opener toaccess the
second vehicle.The suspects also enteredthe home and stole a set
ofkeys for each vehicle and alaptop computer.
ForensicIdentification sectionattended to process scene.Vehicles
entered in thepolice computer database.
Ladner Sept. 15, 12:15 p.m.,
Admiral Boulevard andAdmiral Lane: Complainantreported she had
left herwhite iPhone 5 on the roofof an unknown vehiclestopped in
the area whileshe was giving the driverdirections. Phone was onand
fully charged withouta password. Complainantadvised to contact
cellularcompany to deactivate thephone. Sept. 18, 4:14 p.m.,
5800-block of 60th Avenue:Complainant reported hervehicle had
been stolenfrom the parking lot ofthe marina. Surveillanceconfirmed
suspects driv-ing a silver sedan stolethe vehicle at 12:48
p.m.Vehicle added to the policecomputer database. Sept. 19,
2:27
a.m., 5200-block ofChamberlayne Avenue:Investigation of the
abovevehicle theft found that thehome of the complainanthad been
entered through asliding door that had beenleft open for the dog.
Thekeys to the stolen vehicle aswell as other personal itemswere
stolen.
Suspects take keys, driveaway in pair of vehicles
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Opinion Page
Chief toleave alegacy
TEDMURPHY
MURPHYSLAW
They are big shoes indeed.I knew Jim Cessford wasnt going to
be Deltas police chief forever, but lastweeks announcement that
hell be retir-ing early next year still caught me offguard.Cessford
has been Deltas top cop
since 1995, which makes him the lon-gest-serving police chief in
Canada. Hesactually held that title for a few yearsnow because I
can remember joking withhim a while back, acting confused
overwhether he was the longest serving orsimply the oldest chief in
the country.The fact you can have some fun at
his expense and, dont worry, hegives as good as he gets in those
kindsof exchanges speaks volumes abouthis character and is one of
the traits Illremember most about his time leadingthe
department.Given policing is often no laughing
matter, Cessford can also be deadly seri-ous when the occasion
calls for it. Youcould tell by the look on his face andthe gravity
in his voice that many cases,particularly those where a life had
beenlost, touched him deeply over the years.He often got personally
involved, reach-ing out to victims families, not in somesort of
contrived PR gesture, but with agenuine sense of caring.Cessford is
exactly what youd want a
police officer, and a police chief, to be,combining a no
nonsense law and orderside with hefty doses of compassion,humility
and humour. Hes in a positionof great authority, which he takes
seri-ously, but at the same time he doesnttake himself too
seriously.The office of police chief carries
with it a certain cachet, but Cessford isfar from an ivory tower
type of guy. Herelates to anyone and everyone, treatingeach with
the respect hed want to beaccorded. He has a knack of knowing,like
any good officer, when to push andwhen to pull back.I think its a
credit to Cessford that a
department that serves 100,000 peoplestill provides a very
personal touch. Itsno-call-too-small policy makes everyresident
feel theyre important, that theirvoice has value and their concerns
arerespected. Thats not an easy standard tosustain while policing
in a major met-ropolitan area, but thanks to the chiefsleadership
that small town approach hasbeen maintained.Twenty years as chief
in one place is
an eternity in police years, so weve beenfortunate to have had
Jim Cessford forsuch a long time. His fingerprints are allover this
community and his impact willbe felt long after he retires.His
successor has big shoes to fill.
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Fall is upon us and perhaps youare shifting to watching TV
showsagain. Perhaps you have bought anew TV. Perhaps you have
receivedinvitations and presentations aboutall the new channels and
technol-ogy thats available.Alternately, you may be like our
house large enough TV, happywith a limited number of channelsand
wanting to simply watch afew favourite programs. We watchabout 15
hours of TV per week, alot on weekends when KnowledgeNetwork brings
on the dramas.Well, change is afoot. If a Delta
Cable customer, you are beinginvited to throw out that old
tech-nology and go for High DefinitionTV (HDTV). Of course,
thatrequires a new box and addedcosts. But just think, they can
offer
you 165 channels! Last January Igot a letter telling me about
all theimprovements that will be com-ing. Frankly, the only thing
thatchanged was a 13 per cent increasein cable fees.Fear not, the
Canadian Radio
and Television Commission (betterknown as the CRTC) has just
con-ducted hearings about where TVis going, and one suggestion is
thecall for a Skinny Basic package,along with letting you and I
choosewhich channels we want beyondthat.This hearing and its
subsequent
rulings will affect you regardlessif you get TV from Delta, Shaw
orTelus, all of which are regulated bythe CRTC.Some hope this will
reduce the
cost of basic cable, while at leastsome suppliers say many
specialtychannels will be cancelled. EvenPrime Minister Stephen
Harperweighed in recently hoping forpick-and-pay TV, saying,
[Let]Canadians chose to pay for the TVchannels they actually
want.Many say the process wont be
that different and costs will notdecrease.More fundamental
change is
happening, and fast. Cable TVsubscribers are decreasing, Pay
TV,which was growing, is now declin-ing. And, imagine, fewer
homeshave TVs!All of this is due to folks, espe-
cially younger folks, watching whatthey want on their computers,
tab-lets and smart phones. Netflix hasnow grown so much that up to
40per cent of prime time Internet traf-fic is taken by its
programs!Accompanying this is the disap-
pearance of the traditional wiredphone line. In Canada, over 40
percent have already abandoned theold phone from Telus or Bell,
andanother 49 per cent plan to do so all to convert to cellular
phones.As for me? Not long ago I spoke
with Telus about being offereda deal on my home phone.
Likemagic, the $40 per month phonebill went to $10. We have
tworesidences where we need to dealwith all of this. We will
eliminatecable in one in favour of computer-sourced programs found
on theInternet. In our other place will bea new smart TV that will
be wire-lessly connected to the Internet toprovide the programs we
want.Bye bye, cable TV!
What were watching, and howwe do it, changing in a hurry
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A8 The Delta Optimist September 26, 2014
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Letters to the Editor
Editor:Re: Ship pollution
deserves port action, letterto the editor, Sept. 10The letter
suggests Port
Metro Vancouver is der-elict in its responsibility toaddress the
environmentalimpacts of port operations.Port Metro Vancouver
regularly engages with thepublic, which Roger Emsleyknows as a
member of oneof Port Metro Vancouverscommunity liaison
commit-tees.Clearly, port opera-
tions have an impact onthe environment like otherindustrial and
transportationactivities, but it is the legis-lated mandate of
Canadianport authorities to manageoperations in a sustainableway
and with regard forlocal communities.Port Metro Vancouver
incorporates sustainability
practices into every partof our operations, requir-ing a
relentless focus andcollaboration with stake-holders. In
partnershipwith other regional ports,Environment Canada andMetro
Vancouver, PortMetro Vancouver conductsair quality monitoring
anddetailed emissions inven-tories, publishing progressannually.In
fact, smog-forming
pollutants do not includeCO2, port-related sourcesof pollutants
are decreas-ing as reported in MetroVancouvers 2012 Caringfor the
Air report andwe are on track to meet anambitious 2015 target
toreduce diesel particulatematter emissions per tonneof cargo by 75
per cent.Our team of environmen-
tal experts is the first tobe established by a North
American port, and ourprograms have been inter-nationally
recognized asecologically progressive.For example, par-
ticipation in our EcoactionProgram, which offersincentives for
ships usingcleaner-burning fuels, hasincreased by 55 per centsince
2011.Our growing cruise ship
shore power program now being considered forcontainer ships lets
shipsturn off their diesel genera-tors in favour of using
theland-based electric powergrid. Shore power con-nections have
increasedby 134 per cent in fiveyears, reducing potentialgreenhouse
gases by 8,400tonnes.
Peter XottaVice President,
Planning and OperationsPort Metro Vancouver
Editor:Re: Deal was there the
whole time, Murphys Law,Sept. 19
Are you kidding? Anyonewho thinks this agreement,starring the
twinkling-eyed Christy Clark and herLiberals, could have
beenconsummated before anyclasses were missed hastruly missed the
entire play.The government goaded
the teachers union into jobaction by not
negotiatingappropriately for a year,took 10 per cent of
theirsalaries for weeks eventhough the teachers hadnot, in fact,
ceased in anyof their actual teaching,locked the teachers outin
June, and then pushedthe teachers to continue tostrike three more
weeks in
September because theyrefused to negotiate respon-sibly over the
summer. Andyou think the deal couldhave been done before anyschool
time was lost?They had to make sure
they had enough of theteachers wages first, andthen with those
hundreds ofmillions saved, they could,mid-September, dramatical-ly
make a climactic movethat would see a reworkingof an old deal for
support-ing special needs and teach-ers only just getting backtheir
lost wages hidden in adeal that made it look likethey were getting
some sortof increase. (Hello? Its themoney they just lost!)This
increase is still at a
percentage below the costof inflation and is still the
second lowest salary forteachers in all of Canada ina province
that has the sec-ond highest cost of living.It was never going
to
result in higher taxes,more debt or a reductionin services and
only fearmongering by Mike deJong when he threatenedthis to fund
education. Thegovernment knew all alongit would have the funds
tonegotiate responsibly with,soon enough.The play is over now.
It was a spectacular farce,in case you didnt get it,although a
financial andemotional tragedy for manyteachers. It will most
likelybe remounted in about fiveyears when the contract isup
again.
Johane Meehan
Port proud of its record
Deal reached on the backs of teachers
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Letters to the Editor
Editor:In the midst of the cur-
rent protest and politics thatpre-occupy your reporters,and seem
to embroil muchof Tsawwassen, here isa nod to one of the goodnews
stories that had greatoutcomes for everyone.Today, Friday, Sept.
26, is
the 10th anniversary of theofficial opening of the stairsthat
provide public accessto Tsawwassen Beach. It ishard to believe a
decade hascome and gone in that time.The trail down to the
beach is most likely one ofthe most popular and usedpublic
amenities in all ofDelta, giving a tremendousroute down to a one of
themost beautiful westernbeaches in Canada.It must also have one
of
the most varied and regularusers from the community:grandparents
with younggrandchildren, students,even professional
athletestraining for their teams,adults of all ages making
itintegral to their fitness andhealth, families, friends and
visitors going on picnics.It is interesting now to
think back and rememberthe opposition and bittercontroversy that
surroundedgaining this access, and thisresource, and how it
dividedthe community for a time.Happily, that is now just
a memory for some, whilemost users today are noteven aware that
it was avery big deal.At the same time, we
encourage everyone to getout on the trail and cel-ebrate the
10th anniversary;build up a sweat, go fora walk on the beach
andnever take for granted thatyou can do this freely.For those who
work to
enhance and help progressin the community, pleaseuse the Fred
Gingell Parkbeach stairs as a markerand encouragement to bepatient,
be persistent andnever give up.
Bob and DonnaBracken
On behalf ofTsawwassen BeachAccess Association
Celebrating a decade of accessIt was 10 years ago today the
stairs at Fred Gingell Park finally opened
FILE PHOTO
A community push to get access to Tsawwassen Beach culminated
with the opening of the stairs at Fred Gingell Park in Septemberof
2004.
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Tsawwassen Beach became accessible to the public after
stairswere installed a decade ago.
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September 26, 2014 The Delta Optimist A11
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Delta firefighters wereon hand in Vancouver lastweek for the
groundbreak-ing ceremony for a newBurn Fund Centre.It was a great
event,
said Brad Wilson, presidentof the Delta Firefightersunion IAFF
Local 1763.Delta firefighters donat-
ed $100,000 to the $13.1-million project, which hasbeen 13 years
in the mak-ing.I have never been more
proud of the firefightersof our province than I amtoday, said
Michael Hurley,president of the Burn Fund.You have certainly
shownfirsthand what persever-ance, integrity and honourcan
accomplish.The centre, which will
be constructed at 23rdAvenue and Main Street,
will include eight furnishedshort-term-stay suites forfamilies
of burn patients aswell as a communal greatroom, library, outdoor
spac-es and family kitchen.The Burn Fund identified
a shortfall in accommoda-tion for burn and traumapatients and
their familycaregivers, which meanspatients health may
becompromised when theyhave to return home soonerthan medically
advised, orlive in accommodations notsuited to recovery from aburn
or trauma injury.The province provided
$4 million in funding forthe centre, while the Jack &Darlene
Poole Foundationdonated $2.5 million forconstruction and creating
anendowment fund.Having the centre acces-
sible to burn and traumapatients from throughoutthe province,
and at no costto them or their families,shows the support
neces-sary to empower survivorsin their recovery journey,said
Vancouver False CreekMLA Sam Sullivan, whoappeared on behalf
ofHealth Minister Terry Lake.The centre will also
house 3,100 square feet ofground level retail space a social
venture to helpsustain the buildings opera-tions.Construction is
slated to
begin in November.With 90 per cent of
the needed funds alreadysecured, the push is on theraise the
last $1 million.Donations can be madeonline at www.burnfund.orgor
by calling 604-436-5617.
Delta firefighters donate $100,000to Burn Fund Centre in
VancouverFamilies will soon have somewhere to stay thanks to $13
million project
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Firefighters from throughout the region took part in a
groundbreaking ceremony last week for the Burn Fund Centre in
Vancouver.
A12 The Delta Optimist September 26, 2014
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Ready for Rain II by Birgit Coath
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MIs it time to have the conversation?Parents, have you had the
conver-
sation with your children? You knowthat one that speaks to the
life alter-ing changes and the impact it has onsignificant others
in your life. No,Im not speaking about the sex talk,though that may
very well be thetimely conversation for your presentfamily
realities.Im talking about the other end
of the age, time and space, socialimpact continuum. The time of
lifewhen body, mind and quality of lifebegins to show the wear and
tear ofa life fully lived. The conversationsthat feel too
vulnerable to mention.Where fierce independence beginsto give way
to care, support andeventually dependence on others tocontinue to
allow quality of life itsfullest expression for each and everyday
possible.
Its not always an easy conversa-tion or ongoing engagement
withyour spouse, adult children or othersignificant people in your
life.Sometimes physical or emotionaldistance is a barrier between
familymembers. Yet it is so very important.I encourage you to open
that con-versation with your adult children,find a trusted friend,
a minister orpastor who can come alongside youand help to negotiate
the layers ofpersonal, physical, medical, residen-tial, legal and
financial possibilities.There are amazing resources avail-able.Our
immediate and extended fami-
ly have just been thrust into the midstof this reality and if
you havent beentalking about and actively preparingfor the changes
that are inevitable,the impact can be traumatic. But itdoesnt have
to be.
Daniel KirkegaardTsawwassen United Church
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Time for conversation
A Meditation on theAscension
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All are warmly welcomed to worshipwith us as we Celebrate Gods
Grace.
4750 57th STREET, DELTA BC V4K 3C9 P: 604-940-6700E:
[email protected] / WWW.PNEUMACHURCH.COM
Closed forthe Summer
For summer youth activities,please visit our website.
Kids Summer VBSAug 18-22 from 9 to 12 noonRegister by phone or
website
SUNDAY - 9:30AMCHILDREN/ YOUTH/ADULT CLASSES10:30 am Coffee
& Refreshments11:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICE
THURSDAY 6:45PMAWANA Childrens Club
FRIDAY - 7:00PMYouth Night
4960 - 48th Ave., LadnerPhone
604-946-6254www.ladnerunited.org
The Rev. Jim Short
9 amWorship Serviceand Sunday school
11 amWorship ServiceWeWelcomeYou to Join Us!St. Stephens United
Church9696 Ladner Trunk Road (at Highway 99)10 am Sunday
Services
ST. DAVIDS ANGLICANCHURCH1115 51a St, Tsawwassen604 943 4737
SUNDAY8 am Traditional Communion10 am Contemporary
Communion,with childrens and youth programmesWEDNESDAY11 amMid-week
Communion, followed by lunchFor summer childrens and youth
activities,please visit our website
www.stdavidsdelta.comwww.facebook.com/anglicanchurch
Worship &Childrens Church
10:00 amPostures of Worship:Physical Engagement
Home of the South Delta Food Bank& Creation Station
DaycareSunday Service at 10:00 am
+ Nursery & Children ServicesSr. Pastor: Danny Stebeck
Youth Pastor: Dustin Huguet
5545 Ladner Trunk Rd., Delta, B.C., V4K 1X1604.946.4430
www.ladnerlife.com
Ladner Christian FellowshipLadner Christian Fellowship
SUNDAY8 am Traditional Communion10 am Contemporary
Communion,with childrens and youth programmesWEDNESDAY11 amMid-week
Communion, followed by lunch7 pm Fellowship groups, including
Alpha. Please call thechurch ofGice, 604 943 4737, for more
details.For details of fellowship groups meeting on other
days,please visit our website
September 26, 2014 The Delta Optimist A13
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In the Community
Scattered along the localcoast, you can find uniquesand
ecosystems that arerare in B.C.One site with coastal
sand in Delta is locatedin Boundary Bay. To raiseawareness of
this unusualecosystem, the South CoastConservation Program
ishosting a free beach walk-ing tour next weekend.Coastal sand
ecosystems
are a combination of sandand plants, with the plantsoften
scattered in patcheson beaches, spits and dunes.Tides, storm surges
andocean spray help build andmaintain these ecosystems.The plant
communities thatresult support a wide rangeof rare and interesting
ani-mal life.Coastal sand ecosys-
tems are important asthey contribute to B.C.sbiodiversity,
provide rec-reational benefits for out-door enthusiasts and
bufferinland areas from floodingor storm damage. However,these
areas are fragile and
vulnerable to human distur-bances such as the spreadof invasive
plants.The Nature Beach Tour
takes place on Sunday, Oct.5 at 11 a.m. Knowledgeablebiologists
will introducethe basics of coastal sandecosystems, teach aboutthe
common and uncom-mon plants and animals,and answer questions
aboutcoastal sand stewardship inthe Boundary Bay Area.For more
information,
visit www.sccp.ca.
The Delta PoliceDepartment wants to helplocal residents be
preparedfor any emergency.Starting Oct. 1, the
department, in conjunc-tion with the municipality,the Delta Fire
Departmentand the Delta schoolboard, will be teaching
aNeighbourhood EmergencyPreparedness Program.The program aims
to
teach participants how tobecome personally preparedto take care
of themselvesfor a minimum of 72 hoursfollowing a disaster.It will
teach neighbours
how to plan and train as a
neighbourhood to respondsafely and effectively asorganized teams
during adisaster, said Sgt. SarahSwallow.Topics covered
include:
personal preparedness, utili-ties and fire
suppression,transportation and com-munication, emergency firstaid
and leadership.The course costs $30
and will run on Wednesdaynights from 7 to 9 p.m.starting Oct. 1
at the DeltaManor Education Centre inLadner (4750-57th St.).For
more information,
or to register, call 604-940-5550.
Biologists to leadNature Beach Tourin Boundary Bay
Program will help residentsprepare for an emergency
A beach tour will be held inBoundary Bay next Sunday.
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The Corporation of Delta4500 ClarenceTaylor CrescentDelta BCV4K
3E2www.cor p.delta.bc.cawww.delta.ca
Public Notice of 2014 Tax Sale
Pursuant to Section 405 of the Local Government Act, Public
Notice is hereby given that the followingproperties will be offered
for sale by Public Auction at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 29, 2014
in theCouncil Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor
Crescent, Delta, B.C. unless the delinquenttaxes and interest
thereon are previously paid.
IF SOLD AT THE 2014 TAX SALE, A ONE YEAR REDEMPTION PERIOD IS
ALLOWED UNDER THE LOCALGOVERNMENT ACT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION,
PLEASE CONTACT THE TAXATION OFFICE AT 604-946-3235.
Address Legal Description
6140 SUNWOOD DR LOT 95 SECTION 12 TOWNSHIP 4 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 57882
11832 COWLEY DR S LOT 331 SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 4 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 42711
7133 115A ST LOT 144 SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 4 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 43656
7183 114A ST LOT 241 SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 4 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 39174
11495 COMMONWEALTH CRES LOT 519 SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 4
NEWWESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 52848
7588 MINSTER DR E LOT 328 SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 4 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 42879
7633 119A ST LOT 131 SECTION 24 TOWNSHIP 4 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 31451
7971 112A ST LOT 29 SECTION 24 TOWNSHIP 4 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 31562
11940 84A AVE LOT 12 SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 4 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 68106
11851 83A AVE LOT 181 SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 4 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 37626
8334 118A ST LOT 216 SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 4 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 37626
8298 110 ST LOT 91 SECTION 26 TOWNSHIP 4 NEWWESTMINSTER DISTRICT
PLAN 19380
8255 110 ST LOT 164 SECTION 26 TOWNSHIP 4 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 32616
10836 BRANDY DR LOT 303 SECTION 26 TOWNSHIP 4 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 35941
11935 95A AVE LOT 38 SECTION 36 TOWNSHIP 4 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 1518
9462 119A ST LOT 400 SECTION 36 TOWNSHIP 4 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 37584
414-11901 89A AVE STRATA LOT 9 SECTION 36 TOWNSHIP 4
NEWWESTMINSTER DISTRICT STRATA
PLAN NW53 TOGETHER WITH AN INTEREST IN THE COMMON PROPERTY
IN
PROPORTION TO THE UNIT ENTITLEMENT OF THE STRATA LOT AS SHOWN
ON
FORM 1
5511 SUMMER WAY LOT 1188 SECTION 3 TOWNSHIP 5 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 59633
1360 53A ST LOT 186 SECTION 10 TOWNSHIP 5 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 28376
5189 CLIFF PL LOT 51 SECTION 10 TOWNSHIP 5 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 24571
604-1350 VIEW CRES STRATA LOT 63 SECTION 11 TOWNSHIP 5
NEWWESTMINSTER DISTRICT STRATA
PLAN NW2211 TOGETHER WITH AN INTEREST IN THE COMMON PROPERTY
IN
PROPORTION TO THE UNIT ENTITLEMENT OF THE STRATA LOT AS SHOWN
ON
FORM 1
9403 DAWSON CRES LOT 52 DISTRICT LOT 15 AND 24 GROUP 2
NEWWESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN
19212
8642 DELCREST DR LOT 351 DISTRICT LOT 17 GROUP 2 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 42218
10371 MAIN ST LOT 478 DISTRICT LOT 18 GROUP 2 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 54448
5713 RIVER RD PARCEL 1 DISTRICT LOT 26 GROUP 2 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT REFERENCE
PLAN 78518
2919 RIVER RD W LOT 99 PLAN BCP16059 DISTRICT LOT 61A
NEWWESTMINSTER DISTRICT
GROUP 2
4517 GARRY ST STRATA LOT 2 DISTRICT LOT 115 GROUP 2
NEWWESTMINSTER DISTRICT
STRATA PLAN LMS584 TOGETHER WITH AN INTEREST IN THE COMMON
PROPERTY IN PROPORTION TO THE UNIT ENTITLEMENT OF THE STRATA LOT
AS
SHOWN ON FORM 1
5601 47A AVE LOT 1142 DISTRICT LOT 116 GROUP 2 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN
56449
D305-4845 53 ST STRATA LOT 36 DISTRICT LOT 116 GROUP 2
NEWWESTMINSTER DISTRICT
STRATA PLAN NW3284 TOGETHER WITH AN INTEREST IN THE COMMON
PROPERTY IN PROPORTION TO THE UNIT ENTITLEMENT OF THE STRATA LOT
AS
SHOWN ON FORM 1
5268 BENTLEY DR LOT 1 DISTRICT LOT 116 GROUP 2 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 67512
9857 RIVER RD LOT C DISTRICT LOT 119 GROUP 2 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 6892
5494 44 AVE LOT 21 DISTRICT LOT 177 GROUP 2 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 33392
7979 108 ST LOT 11 DISTRICT LOT 437 GROUP 2 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 35714
8063 MODESTO DR LOT 593 DISTRICT LOT 437 GROUP 2 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 42952
8965 116 ST LOT 799 DISTRICT LOT 440 GROUP 2 NEWWESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN 34119
8671 SHEPHERD WAY LOT 6 BLOCK N DISTRICT LOT 440 GROUP 2
NEWWESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN
19748
Andres HomesQuality Built Homes
Custom Homes Heritage RestorationRenovations Lot Subdivision
Building & Renovating Homes in Delta for 25
years604.946.8876 www.andreshomes.ca
JustCompletedVillageHome!
Ready toview at
4638 51st St.,Ladner
Power SmartGold Certied
GeorgieAward &Delta HeritageAwards
Recipient
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Earthwise Societyannounced this week ithas received $6,000
fromVancity toward its RainHarvest program.The program aims to
raise awareness about watercycles and climate changeand show
residents howthey can help by conserv-ing, collecting and
re-usingwater.At times, water may
seems like an endlessresource and water usein Canada has
increasedover the last two decades.However, with climatechange,
summer droughtand winter storms expectedto increase in severity
incoming years, that meansless water in the summerwhen we need it
most, anda greater risk of floodingduring the winter.Earthwises
Rain Harvest
program aims to get peoplethinking about the valueand fragility
of our freshwater supplies. It willinclude demonstrations
oflandscape techniques to
conserve, collect and re-usewater in residential
settings.Techniques such as
increasing areas of veg-etation and installing raingardens can
help capturerainwater and promotegroundwater recharge. Asingle rain
garden has thepotential to soak up thou-sands of gallons of
pollutedrunoff to protect our water-ways and help us better
meet our landscape waterrequirements during thesummer.Over the
coming months,
Earthwise Society will betraining volunteers on rainharvesting
to help withoutreach and education. Tolearn more contact
[email protected], call604-946-9828 or visit thefarm and
garden at 6400-3rd Ave. in Boundary Bay.
In the Community
Earthwise program helpslocals harvest rainwaterConserve precious
resource because its not endless
SUBMITTED PHOTO
Earthwise Society executive director Patricia Fleming
(left)accepted a $6,000 donation toward the Rain Harvest
programfrom Vancity representatives.
Osteoporosisscreening clinicsFriday, October 3 11 am to 7 pm
Trenant Park Mall, 48th Ave, Ladner
Are you at risk forOsteoporosis?During the clinic, our
pharmacists will identifyyour risk factors and provide
informationon how tominimize this risk.We will alsotest the
strength of your bones and developa personalized action plan to fit
with yourwellness goals.
Book an appointment today:604-946-5642There is a small fee to
attend this clinic;a tax-deductible receipt will be issued.
Notice of Land Use Contract Discharge
DELTA LAND USE CONTRACT DISCHARGE BYLAW NO. 7362 (File No.
LU007241)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Council Meeting to be held on
Monday, October 6, 2014at 7:00 P.M. at the Municipal Hall, 4500
Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., the MunicipalCouncil of The
Corporation of Delta will consider third reading of Delta Land Use
ContractDischarge Bylaw No. 7362, which relates to the properties
listed below.
The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize Council to discharge
the land use contracts from thesubject properties in the list below
to reveal the underlying RS1 Single Family Residential Zone.
ADDRESS LAND USE CONTRACT NO. PID
8406 Arbour Place L53897 006-317-502
7397 Barrymore Drive M36759 000-830-470
11969 Beechwood Avenue R562 001-953-737
5939 Briarwood Crescent R562 005-639-590
8642 Byron Road N73713 004-990-862
8424 Centre Street K91253 006-145-221
6130 Cottonwood Street P124992 and R562 003-526-291
6175 Cottonwood Street P124992 and R562 003-525-341
6087 Inglewood Place R562 005-701-228
11835 Ivywood Place P124992 and P126844 005-699-304
11845 Ivywood Place P124992 and P126844 005-699-321
6040 Sunwood Drive R562 005-640-440
6340 Sunwood Drive R562 005-833-833
11967 Sunwood Place P124992 and P126844 005-640-369
5573 52 Avenue N30884 005-023-998
4848 57 Street N27897 004-964-659
4412 61 Street R3926 005-503-167
4426 61 Street R3926 001-502-794
9195 112 Street P51608 005-391-008
Pursuant to Section 890(4) of the Local Government Act and
Councils resolution on September 15, 2014,there will not be a
Public Hearing for this bylaw.
Web Page Location: September 15, 2014 Regular Council Meeting
Agenda Item E.02
AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the bylaw, detailed maps and other
relevant information andregulations may be inspected at the office
of the Community Planning and Development Department,4500 Clarence
Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., (604-946-3380) Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Fridaybetween 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. and Thursday
between 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. from September 26, 2014to October
6, 2014, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory
holidays.
Interested residents have the opportunity to provide written
comments regarding the application at thistime. Comments are to be
received before 12:00 noon, Monday, October 6, 2014. Comments
should bereferred to:
Mayor and Council, The Corporation of Delta4500 Clarence Taylor
Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2
Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: [email protected]
The Corporation of Delta4500 ClarenceTaylor CrescentDelta BCV4K
3E2www.cor p.delta.bc.cawww.delta.ca(604) 946-4141www.delta.ca
The Corporation of Delta4500 Clarence Taylor CrescentDelta BC
V4K 3E2
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Tsawwassen: 1143-56 St Ladner: 5186 - 48 Ave
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leisure&lifestylesfeatures co-ordinator: Dave Willis
604-946-4451 email: [email protected] ....in South
Delta
Managing your healthSelf-management key to dealing with chronic
conditions
The University ofVictoria Centre onAging is looking toget the
word out aboutits self-management
programs.Self-Management BC is a pro-
vincial health ministry Patients asPartners initiative
administered byUVic.We provide health education
programs for people who havechronic health conditions, saysUVic
professorPatrick McGowanduring an interviewat the Centre onAgings
Ladneroffice.The free pro-
grams are deliv-ered across theprovince. Locally,a diabetes
programis set to begin Oct.1 at the McKeeSeniors RecreationCentre
in Ladner.A chronic painprogram is sched-uled to start Nov.6, also
at McKee.When people
have chronic healthconditions, just giving them infor-mation on
how to manage doesntwork, says McGowan.Instead of just giving
people
information, we teach them skills.Like how to get started
skills,how to problem solve skills, howto make decisions, when to
call,how to find community resources,those important things.The
best practice evidence-
based programs are very effec-tive, he says.There are five
different types
of programs: Chronic Disease,Chronic Pain, Diabetes,
Arthritis/Fibromyalgia and Active Choices.Trained leaders deliver
the
programs to groups of 10 to 15people once a week for six weeksin
a row. People who have chronicconditions are recruited as lead-ers,
adds McGowan.Between April 1, 2013 and
March 31, 2014, 65 leader-train-ing workshops were
conductedaround the province, training 507
new program lead-ers, notes a UVicreport. It also notesthat
leaders, inpairs, then deliv-ered 247 programsto 3,190 peoplewith
chronic healthconditions.The University
of Victoria Centreon Aging office inLadner, which ishome to over
20staff, recently heldan open house.Having been
in the commu-nity since 2002,the group wentfrom having three
offices in Ladner to now callingthe historic Massey Marine
build-ing home.We wanted to be in one loca-
tion, says McGowan.For more information, a list
of upcoming programs, or tobecome a volunteer leader,
visitwww.selfmanagementbc.ca. Call1-866-902-3767 toll free or
604-940-1273.
BY DAVE [email protected]
Instead of just givingpeople information,we teach themskills.
Like how toget started skills,how to problemsolve skills, howto
make decisions,when to call, howto find communityresources,
thoseimportant things.
Patrick McGowan
PHOTO BY GORD GOBLEPHOTO BY GORD GOBLE
Patrick McGowan of the University ofPatrick McGowan of the
University ofVictorias Centre on Aging in Ladner saysVictorias
Centre on Aging in Ladner saysthe centres self-management
programsthe centres self-management programsteach people the skills
they need toteach people the skills they need tomanage chronic
health conditions.manage chronic health conditions.
Tsaw. talk recountsVancouvers adventuresMarine artist John
Horton will recount
the exploits of Captain George Vancouverat a talk tonight in
Tsawwassen.Vancouver (1757 - 1798) was a famous
English naval officer who explored thePacific coast of North
America. BothVancouver Island and the city of Vancouverare named
after him.The event will include the auction of a
limited edition canvas giclee of Hortonstitled Arrival at Port
Guichon.
Hortons artwork was recently used fora Royal Canadian Mint
collectors coincommemorating the 100th anniversary ofthe sinking of
the ocean liner Empress ofIreland.There will also be musical
entertainment
from Allen Desnoyers.Entrance is by donation. Refreshments
will be served.The event takes place tonight at 7 p.m. at
St. Davids Anglican Church, 1115-51A St.
John Hortonspiece, Arrival atPort Guichon,will beauctioned offat
his CaptainGeorgeVancouver talkin Tsawwassentonight.
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leisure&lifestyles
Last Night on film
PHOTOS BY GORD GOBLE
Filming began earlier this month on Last Night in Suburbia,a
movie set in South Delta that follows the adventures ofa group of
recent high school graduates on their last nightbefore heading off
to college. Written and directed byLadners Richard Cox (left), the
movie stars several localactors and is largely being filmed
locally.
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TO REVEAL PHOTOS
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Donors - DeltaHospital&DeltaDoctorsDelta Hospital
MedicalStaffDr. Gordon S. BirdDr. Lorne BrownDr. Robert J.
ClarkeDr. Heather EnnsDr. Navdeep GrewalDr. Serena KoDr. Ljiljana
KordicDr Randall McCuaigDr. Kenneth PoonDr. Daniel J. RubinDr.
Peter J. Zetler
Donors -Dentists of DeltaDr. Ron B. DavidsonDr. Thomas D.
GreeneDr. Jerome A. GriffithsDr. Ian LomnessDr. Ronald J. MarkeyDr.
Carol A. ShpakDr. Kevin SpenceDr. Steven J. WedanDr. Paul A.WittDr
Simon G. Yu
Auction DonorsDiamond
Doctors of Delta andDelta Hospital
Emerald
Ruby
Chef Tobias MacDonaldDavid & Margo PeerlessDelta Cable
(Eastlink)Elmar SchultesFraserway RVLeon MandrakeMidland
ApplianceMargot MillenSierra HelicoptersView Laser -
SkinRejuvenation
Saphire505 JunkAmbienteAtlantis Day SpaAtomic Hair StudioBC
FerriesBeach Grove Golf CourseBetter Still Day SpaBeverly
BrazierBoston PizzaBoutique BlancheCanada Safeway - LadnerClover
Earthkind HairSalon
Coast Tsawwassen InnCoastal Olive OilCountry MeadowsDairy
QueenDeans BasketsDelta Fire & EmergencyServices
Delta Hospital AuxiliarySociety
Donna GalayDragonfly GalleryFitwells forWomen/Tsawwassen
AthleticClub
Great Canadian GamingCorporation
Harrison Hot Springs Resort& SpaHeritage
HouseJohnWinfieldKathy GregersonKerry-Lynne Findlay,QC, MP - Delta
-Richmond East
Ladner Dog & Cat GroomingLahari Yoga andWellnessLangley
RivermenLawlor Goldsmith ShopMaison Rouge InteriorsMuddy River
LandingNelson MerizziPets-N-UsQuilted BearRichlea BakerySave on
Foods - LadnerScott Russell - Sutton GroupSeveride LawSharkeys
SeafoodRestaurant
Shoppers Drug Mart -Tsawwassen
Simply Safari Bed &Breakfast
Sleemans BrewerySleep Country CanadaSouth Coast CasualsSouth
Delta HeelsSpa TimeSwim BlueTD BankThe Corporation ofDelta- Parks,
Recreation,and Culture
The Urban RackTsawwassen First NationVancouverWhitecaps FCVincas
KitchenWater SceneWest Coast Seeds
Cash DonorsCanadianWestern BankDelsom EstatesDoggie DooHaddon
HoldingsSpeedpro Signs
Full Table SupportersATS Electro-LubeCanadianWestern BankDelta
Law OfficeDexter Associates Realty
Dr. Kevin ShiFraser HealthMedical Staff AssociationThe
Corporation of DeltaTsawwassen First Nation
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, donors andvolunteers,
the Delta Hospital Foundations16thAnnualMoonlight Gala on September
20thraised a record breaking over$300,000 towards theResults:
Healthy & Growing Campaign
Thank you to our and our for your generosity!Thank You 2014
Sponsors
Mainland Sand and GravelTSI Terminal Systems Inc.
Westland Insurance
Alpha AviationHunter Litigation Chambers
Media
Guest Favour
Volunteer Dinner
Beer
Decor
Venue
Bar Services
Audiovisual
Gift In Kind Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Supporting SponsorBronze Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Gold SponsorPresenting Sponsor
Printing
Flooring
Sure Ladner Copy Centre South Side Flooring
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Nine students of artist Lennart Osterlind, who is a member of
the SouthDelta Artists Guild, will receive awards from the
Federation of CanadianArtists tomorrow at RiverFest at the Fraser
River Discovery Centre.
Local art studentsto be recognized
South Delta artist Lennart Osterlind willenjoy the best reward
any teacher can earntomorrow when nine of his students
receiveawards from the Federation of CanadianArtists.The
presentations will be made at the
Fraser River Discovery Centre in NewWestminster as part of the
day-long 2014RiverFest celebration.Five of the nine award winners
Sarah
Johnson, Annika Oudendijk, Nick Kim,Vladislav Korolev and So-Lin
Kim livein South Delta, while the other four are stu-dents at
Purpose Independent Secondary inNew West.I really enjoyed being
with these young
people and their teacher, Heather Hancock,who is so very nice to
work with, saysOsterlind, who taught daily for two monthsat the
River Market Mall at WestminsterQuay.Osterlind, whose work often
hangs in
Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen, is one of sev-eral art teachers
among the membership ofthe South Delta Artists Guild, offering
hisexpertise through workshops and classes.The Swedish-born
Osterlind was 11
when his family moved to South Africa,where he was educated and
first began toexplore the world of art.Returning to Europe as an
adult, he stud-
ied art in Sweden and Switzerland beforeembarking on an
advertising career in theMiddle East.He immigrated to Canada with
his wife
Margareta in 1968 and began a new careerin insurance.Art took a
back seat until one day a sec-
ond-hand oil painting set suddenly tweakedhis dormant creativity
and art once againbecame an important part of his life.He joined
the South Delta Artists Guild
in 2000 and became part of the team, alongwith teacher Julie
Lymburner, that insti-tuted the annual art/writing exhibition
thatsees students from South Delta Secondaryshow work each January
in Gallery 1710.He began teaching drawing and painting
to students at the South Delta RecreationCentre and then started
tutoring in NewWestminster.Osterlind is also responsible for a
special
artistic bonus to the 2014 RiverFest. Atthe 2013 festival, he
met scientist BernardPeucker-Ehrenbrink from Bostons WoodsHole
Oceanographic Institute, whose hasstudied the Fraser River for
years.As the result of mutual interest, great
volunteer involvement and generous finan-cial support from
Century Group, a bookwith accompanying CD has just been pub-lished
in time for sale at the festival.Fraser River: The Living, Working
Spirit
includes scientific research, art and poetry.The art comes from
students and profes-sional artists, and the poems from aroundthe
world.Proceeds from the $25 price tag will
go towards helping students with specialneeds.The 2014 RiverFest
runs from 11 a.m. to
5 p.m. For more information, visit
www.fraserriverdiscovery.org.
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For the most part, it wentas planned.It was simple really.
We would do a three-daywalk around the Battle ofHastings area in
the southof England. Wed stroll overrolling green dales, pop intoa
castle or two where wedlearn the history about theBattle of 1066
(history thatI knew was important, butthe details of which I
hadsomehow neglected to fullyabsorb during my spottyeducation).I
pictured sunny little
September picnics beforechecking into the nexttowns B &
B.VisitBritain helped set
the plan in motion: an after-noon train from London,a quick cab
to the nearbytown of Battle, a little histo-ry lesson by walking
aroundthe Battle Abbey site, anearly dinner and then, forthe next
two days, some
good and proper trampingthrough the English coun-tryside.And
indeed, we stood on
the battlefield, listened tothe audio guide, read thesigns,
walked through themuseum, and, yes, I feltlike I finally
understoodwhat had taken place andwhy it was so
historicallysignificant. (To sum up, theNormans beat the
Anglo-Saxons, forever changinglaws and adding heaps ofcastles to
the mix.)There was just one
thing... the weather wasutterly, and fantastically,miserable.As
we exited the cab at
the Abbey, our umbrellaswere immediately rendereduseless by the
howlingwind. Rain swirled up ournoses, leaving us senselessand
gasping. Our silly lightshoes were soaked. Why,oh why, did we think
wewouldnt need good hikingboots?That night, the rain con-
tinued to slop out of thedark, spinning and spewingon blistering
winds.We hunkered down in the
Lilac Tree Lodge, takingsolace by drinking tea andeating lovely
oh-so-moistalmond-sprinkled cake.The wind continued to bat-ter the
walls, providing thesoundtrack to that long agowar.When morning
dawned,
the sodden garden flowers
of the night before weretransformed. Besotted withsunshine, we
immediatelygot lost. After a heart-thud-ding ascent back to the
startof the trail, we paid strictattention to the instructionsfound
in Nick Brownsbook, The 1066 CountryWalk.It was not the fault
of
his excellent descriptions,but rather our collectiveinability to
note the obvi-
ous. Chastised by our error,we began reading moreclosely and the
rest of themornings walk went aswritten. So much so, thatwe managed
to meet theauthor within five minutesof the agreed upon timeof noon
in a tiny lane nearWestfield. Wed bashed offclose to eight
kilometresand had another eight to go.With Brown at our side,
we cruised through stubbledfields and over stiles.Perfect white
puffy cloudsblew overhead, birds twit-tered and streams rushed.We
checked into The Strandin Winchelsea, an inn dat-ing back to the
13th cen-tury.Our final day dawned as
bright as the day before.We walked past the flamingyellow gorse,
the baa-ingsheep and picked the lastof the seasons blackberriesas
we headed to Rye, a citywith more historically listedbuildings than
any othertown in England.
In fact, the entire town islisted.If it werent enough
that we were able to walkthrough every period ofarchitectural
history andimbibe a beer at a pub thatshad continuous patronagefor
the last 600 years, wealso discovered that Ryewas (I hope!) the
only townin Ye Olde England that hasthe gibbetted remains of
along-ago criminal in theirtown hall attic (gibbetting,in case,
like me, you alsomissed that bit of historicaltrivia, was the act
of cagingan-already-dead-by-hangingcorpse so it could rot pub-licly
as a further deterrentto would-be criminals).It worked. In spite of
the
dearth of traffic, we werecareful to obey each andevery
crosswalk signal.Travel WritersTales
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Stroll in southern EnglandWalk around Battle of Hastings area
includes mix of typically English weather
BY COLLEEN FRIESENOptimist contributor
PHOTO BY COLLEEN FRIESEN
Walkers enjoy a spot of sunny weather whileout on a trail in the
south of England.
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