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Celebrating local bounty

Where to vote early

COMMUNITYBRIEFS

Drivers along Hwy.99 through Delta will be getting

a smoother ride after work is completed to resurface

the route from the Hwy.17 overpass to the Nicomekl

River.

Work on the $3 million project is scheduled to be

completed by Oct.1.

The work is addition to a separate project to

install a cable barrier on the Hwy. 99 median to help

increase safety along the route.

With the Sept. 18 Delta byelection fast

proaching, the South Delta Leaderand

rrey North Delta Leader posed a few

estions to the eight candidates vying

the single seat on council that will be

for grabs. Listed below are their re-

onses.

Sylvia Bishop

Civic party affiliation: Independent

Profession: Retired Delta School teacher.

I am a writer and own a

home business.

Residency: Tsawwas-

sen. I also lived in Ladner

for six years.

List three priority is-

sues in your election cam-

paign.

1. Quality of life in

Delta. We must preserve our farmland,

protect the environment and ensure we

have safe and liveable neighborhoods for

our families.

2. Open and transparent processes are

key to restoring the trust of citizens in

their government. We need vigorous and

thoughtful discussion on important com-

munity issues.

3. Transportation solutions must include

better public transit service to encourage

Continued on p. B3

Smoother commuting

Mark Sept. 4 on you calendar if you want to sam-

ple some of the bounty Delta's farmers and backyard

gardeners have to offer.

That's when the Earthwise Society hosts its annual

Grow Local Fair Earthwise Garden (6400 3rd Ave.)

in Boundary Bay.

From 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. it is a way to celebrate

home gardeners and urban farmers while bring-

ing the community together for a day of fun-filled

activities.

Admission is $2 and all event proceeds help sup-

port the Earthwise Societys educational programs.

For more information about the Grow Local Fair and

for a schedule of events visit www.earthwisesociety.

bc.ca or email [email protected].

Candidates speak outelta byelection hopefuls state their platforms for Sept. 18 vote

PICTURED Some of the candidates in the upcoming

Sept. 18 Delta Council byelection were busy staking

out their campaign sign positions along 56th Street in

Tsawwassen last week. There are 8 in the running for a

ingle spot on council made available after the sudden

passing of Coun. George Hawksworth in March

Philip Raphael photo

Sylvia Bishop

Advanced polling for the Sept. 18 Delta byelection

will take place Sept. 4, 8 and 9 in three locations.

Voters can cast their ballots at the North Delta

Recreation Centre (11415 84th Ave.), Delta Munici-

pal Hall (4500 Clarence Taylor Cresc.) and the South

Delta Recreation Centre (1720 56th St.).

All three advanced polling stations will be open

from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

vote Saturday, September 18, 2010

VoteMariaDVris

forMUNICIPAL COUNCILA Community Volunteer Who Listens & Respects Deltas Character,

A Community Leader and Advocate; a Councillor Delta Can Trust.

INDePeNDeNt

For more information visit

www.corp.delta.bc.ca/deltavotes


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2 august2010 thedelta leader

Delta Council would like to

express its heartelt thanks

to the volunteer reghters o Firehall 4

or their unwavering dedication to the

community.

Due to the recent restructuring o Firehall

4, a celebration in honour o the paid

on-call volunteer reghters was held on

August 14, 2010.

Firehall 4 has an incredibly long and rich

history o dedicated volunteers that spans

over 50 years. To serve the East Delta

community, Firehall 4 was rst established

in 1958 in a chicken coop at the northwest

corner o 96th Avenue and Ladner Trunk

Road. In 1962, Firehall 4 was constructed

at 9341 Ladner Trunk Road and acted

as a volunteer hall until June 2010. This

was Deltas only volunteer rehall, with

volunteer reghters providing support to

the entire municipality when called upon.

Each o our Firehall 4 volunteers is a sourceo community pride. Thank you again

or your outstanding volunteer service

your contribution to Delta will always be

remembered.

DeltaCommunityU

pdateAug

ust2010

We want to hear from youPlease orward any questions or comments to the Chie Administrative

Ofcer, George V. Harvie at [email protected] or by mail to:

The Corporation o Delta, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 www.corp.delta.bc.ca

Message rom Mayor Jackson & Delta Council

Firehall 4Volunteers

Tribute

Message romFire Chie Dan Copeland

Fire Hazard AdvisoryThe risk o res in municipal parks and wilderness areas remains

a concern.

Fire danger rating

The re danger rating or the Municipality o Delta is EXTREME.

Updates to the re danger rating will be made available on

Deltas website and re rating sign boards.

Burns Bog continues to be permanently closed to the public.

Prohibition of open air burning & smoking in Delta parks:

An open burning ban is in efect or all areas o Delta including

a ban on campres and open cooking (briquette & propane

BBQs) in all Delta Parks until urther notice. In addition, smoking

is prohibited in Delta parks.

Delta staf will continue to patrol parks, beaches and Burns Bog

access points to ensure there are no unauthorized activities

taking place.

We need your help

The public is urged to exercise caution and remain on

designated park trails to reduce the risk o accidental res.

Please report any res directly to 911 and any unauthorized

activity that poses a risk o re to the Delta Police Departments

24/7 non-emergency line at (604) 946-4411.


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Eight vying for one seatCandidates offer their priorities and promises if elected

yright and property rights subsist in all display advertising and othererial appearing in the South Delta Leader and Surrey North Deltader. If, in the Publisher's opinion, an error is made that materially affects

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torial

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4-948-3640 ext. [email protected]

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riders. Also, alternative meth-

ods for moving goods must

consider including electric and

high mileage vehicles.

If elected I will:Peoples trust in their elect-

ed representatives is wearing

away. I will work toward re-

storing that trust with integ-

rity, commitment and energy.

Council should always put the

needs of Delta residents ahead

of special interest groups. I will

insist the public is made aware

of all opportunities to partici-

pate in municipal processes,

including publishing more

notices and ensuring that all

relevant information is easily

available on the citys website.

In addition, I will work for the

establishment of a Hansard

service, which would record

and publish council discus-

sions and councillor votes.

Our quality of life in Delta

is at risk because development

proposals have passed too eas-

ily, without enough scrutiny.

We need a more balanced ap-

proach that strongly values the

environment and our neigh-

borhoods. Property rights

must be respected but should

not outweigh the communitys

wish to see land preserved. I

will work with interested par-

ties to find a way to preserve

the Southlands in perpetuity.

Transportation solutionsmust include alternate modes

of transport including the use of

rail lines and Fraser River barg-

ing capability. They should not

result in loss of farmland, en-

vironmental destruction or in-

creased greenhouse gas emis-

sions. Delta should be a leader

in environmentally sustainable

transportation solutions.

Maria DeVries

Civic party affiliation: Inde-

pendent

Profession: Community vol-

unteer and

advocate

Residency:

Tsawwassen

Three Pri-

orities:

1. Creating

a sustainable

community

for our children and grandchil-

dren so they are assured the

quality of life and the small

town feel we enjoy.

2. Advocating for a Delta-

wide strategic plan so we will

have a sustainable commu-

nity in 25 years, in 50 years,

and beyond. Since 2003 I have

advocated for a Delta-wide,

community-specific plan thatincludes transportation issues

and agricultural concerns.

3. Ensuring sound fiscal

decisions in these tough eco-

nomic times by asking two key

questions: Is this a good thing

to spend our money on? and

Is there any lasting value to

what were spending our mon-

ey on now?

If elected I will:

I will honor Deltas past and

plan for its future by build-

ing positive, solution-oriented

relationships and by working

hard to preserve Deltas unique

character.

If we want our children

and grandchildren to have

the same quality of life as we

do, the same small town

feel that we enjoy, we need to

have a vision for Delta and a

plan that will implement that

vision. Unfortunately, not all

our community plans are up-

to-date. A strategic plan that

looks ahead 10, 20 or 50 years

is essential to ensure we make

decisions today that will ben-

efit the future of Delta.

As a 30-year resident, I feel

it is time to have a serious con-

versation about what we want

Delta to look like as it growsand changes.

In these tough economic

times, I will insist on sound

financial decisions. I will bal-

ance community interests by

fostering community dialogue

that seeks and provides solu-

tions and preserves Deltas

quality of life.

I will advocate for improved

communication between

Council and the community.

Also, I will work to reinstate

Question Period before council

meetings.

As an independent, I will be

accountable to the people of

Delta, not a party or a slate.

I love Delta and look forward

to the opportunity to serve the

people who live, work and

play in our municipality.

Amy Ghuman Sara

Civic party affiliation: None

Profession: Mother of a

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Maria DeVries

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We know that every penny

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ne-month-old son when not a

mmunity activist.

Residency: North Delta

Three Priorities:

1. Accessible Council thatlistens

the public.

2. Fresh Per-

spective is neededin Council.

3. Leadership

and Vision from

Council.

If elected I will:

Hit the ground

running and that

is crucial with

ly a 14-month term. Voters de-

ve someone who can make a

ference, as opposed to someone

ho is just trying to get their feet

t.

worked at Municipal Hall for

ur years in the Bylaws/Commu-

y Planning and Development

d Engineering departments.

ere will be no learning curve for

e.

believe in an accessible coun-

I hate the frustration of not

ving my calls returned. Without

ming names there are present

uncil members who are guilty

that infraction with me. I will

ld monthly tea parties in Ladner,

awwassen and North Delta. You

nnot represent people if you do

not listen to them. The ability to

listen and the ability to take action

are my strong suits. Indecision is

not a decision in my book.

With the untimely passing of

George Hawksworth, these are not

the circumstances under which

I wanted to seek a council seat.

However, my desire to make a dif-

ference and the encouragementthat I have received from many in

the community led me to enter the

byelection.

I bring accessibility, a fresh

perspective, and most important,

I bring leadership and vision to

council.

Peter Harms


P r o f e s s i o n :

Business owner

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decorative paint-

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R e s i d e n c y :

Tsawwassen

Three Priorities:

1. Family-Hous-

ing-Youth: Support families who

aspire to make Delta their perma-

nent homes. Help young families

own their homes and properties.

Enhance youth programs. Youth

employment, sport and arts.

2. Farming: Support whole

heartedly our farming community.

Traditional way of doing farming.

Cultivate closer relationships with

greenhouses farms. Learn more

about organic farming.

3. Industry-environment, Tilbury

Park: solve public transportation.

Clean up-beautify and develop

along River Road. Greater Munici-

pal share managing Burns Bog.

Southlands project: alternative

housing for the elderly and youngfamilies

If elected I will:

Families need our support to

own their homes and properties.

I see more young couples pushing

their strollers through the commu-

nities with babies and small chil-

dren. These are very beautiful and

romantic sights to behold. These

little boys and girls need our guid-

ance and nurturing help today, in

order for them to inherit a promis-

ing tomorrow.

I like to see enhancing opportu-

nities for the youth, engaging cre-

atively and happily in our commu-

nities, including the arts.

Farmers enrich the local com-

munity culturally and continue to

be great examples year after year

about sowing and reaping. Farm-

ers teach our young generation the

principle about sweat equity.

Solving Tilbury Park public

transportation issue expediently.

Develop River Road for more

business and industry. Build hous-

ing pockets and explore for water

parks for water houses. Boarded

walkways for pedestrians and cy-

clists.

Greater Municipal share in man-

aging Burns Bog.

Southlands is a world class ur-

ban plan with integrated habitat

aspects where people, land and

creatures will live intimately to-

gether; serving, supporting and en-

joying each other. The Southlands

project will bring a resolution to a

long-standing uncertainty aboutthe future of this large tract of land

in the heart of Tsawwassen. See

Southlands In Transition.ca.

According to an urban planner

we need two things for a success-

ful community: diverse employ-

ment and diverse accommodation.

Kathleen E. Higgins


Profession: Office manager/

motivational speaker/community

activist

Residency: North Delta

Three priorities:

1. Delta needs to make wiser use

of existing residential land in order

to offer more affordable housing

choices to ordinary people, espe-

cially families and

retirees.

2. Delta needs to

protect farmland,

support farmers

and resist turning

prime agricultural

land into housing

developments.

3. Delta needs to renew its popu-

lation and increase its tax base in

order to keep schools open, sup-

port local business and pay for ser-

vices and infrastructure.

If elected, I will:

If elected I will promote inno-

vative ideas that make wiser use

of existing residential land. The

resulting increase in affordable

housing will help renew Delta de-

mographically and keep taxation

levels low. Because single fam-ily homes on large lots and new

luxury town homes are beyond

the reach of most first time buyers,

more housing options are needed.

Legalizing secondary rental suite

is only one response to the lack of

affordable housing.

Since first time buyers want

more home ownership options, my

ideas will attract more young fami-

lies to Delta, and keep more Delta

schools open. To keep more retir-

ees in Delta, I will promote build-

ing more maintenance-free hous-

ing options.

Where appropriate, I will pro-

mote the subdivision of large lots

and the conversion of larger homes

into smaller strata title homes,

such as in North Vancouver and

Shaughnessy. I will promote my

2009 Delta Housing Task Force

Submission (see www.kathleen-

higgins.ca). I will propose housing

competitions, pilot projects and

case studies in order to welcome

the best affordable housing ideas

to Delta.

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the delta leaderaugust2010C5will protect farmland, encour-

e eco-tourism to Deltas natural

eas, and promote shopping in

lta to support local business.

will bring a fresh perspective to

lta Council.

Sandeep Pandher

Civic party affiliation: Indepen-

nt

Profession: Environmental pro-

sional

Residency: Sunshine HillsThree priorities:

1. Planning for prosperitysmall

sinesses are the heart and soul

Delta community. Delta must

ovide the right opportunities and

ategic vision for businesses to

ain employees and provide jobs

ally.

2. Environment and quality of

Deltans by most measures en-

y a safe and high quality of life.

lta must develop and assert a

comprehensive vi-

sion for the future

if its values are

to be maintained

and protected.

3. Heritage

agriculture and

fishing have been

an integral bed-

rock foundation

Delta's heritage for generations.

s imperative to retain and build

this legacy for Delta to remain a

mmunity of choice.

If elected I will:

n collaboration with the lo-

cal business and other economic

drivers Delta needs a vision for a

long term economic plan. Tilbury

Industrial Park needs to be devel-

oped to its real economic potential

by providing competitive tax in-

centives to attract new businesses,

better transit services to retain em-

ployees and better transportation

options for truck traffic.

Options to address long term af-

fordable housing needs for seniors

and families.The issue of public transit avail-

ability for local commuters, stu-

dents and workers needs to be ad-

dressed

Protect Burns Bog under the

Ramsar Convention and establish

an interpretive centre.

Invest in Delta Police, Firefight-

ers and Hospital workers to pro-

vide the best frontline response

services in the GVRD

Stable funding for the Arts and

initiatives promoting Art.

Establish facilities that support

local athletes in sports activity and

engage other levels of government

to sustain long term development

of promising athletes.

Local agriculture needs to be ad-

dressed by investing in irrigation

systems, dedicated roads for farm

traffic and exploring new markets

for local agro products

Local Delta heritage to be empha-

sized in all community planning.

The completed Ladner Waterfront

Revitalization will be an important

community milestone. Long term

funding mechanisms for dredging

will also be addressed.

Ian Paton

Civic party affiliation: Delta In-

dependent Voters Association

Profession: Farmer/auctioneer

Residency: South Delta

Three priorities:

1. Keeping taxes low. Deltas civ-

ic government functions best when

we manage taxpayers money as

we would our own.2. Protecting Deltas farm heri-

tage. An issue near and dear to my

heart, and something my family

has advocated for

generations.

3. Keeping our

communities safe.

By encouraging

volunteers and

more programs

such as neigh-

bourhood watch.

If elected, I will:

Bring the common sense and fis-

cally conservative values of a Delta

farmer to the council table. I will

make decisions from the place of

no ideological agenda, and above

all keep an open mind.

Having run a farming and auc-

tioneering business all of my life,

I understand what it means to

meet a payroll. I will encourage

individual responsibility and make

decisions based on the overall com-

munity good, while respecting the

time and effort that has been made

in preparing proposals for council

consideration.

I will not use council as a step-

ping stone to another level of public

service; my belief in public service

has been formed by my actions

over the course of my life living on

the family farm in east Delta.

Above all, I will be respectful of

taxpayers money, and respectful of

the trust that voters place in, and

expect, from their elected officials.

Ray RobinsonCivic party affiliation: Students,

Homeowners, Irate Taxpayers,

Other Neighbours

Profession: Retired farmer

Residency: Delta

Three priorities:

1. Establishing the construction

of recreation facilities concurrent

with development. Parks, indoor

pools, and walking trails need to

be built before development is ap-

proved.

2. Establishing a university with

affordable tuition for Delta resi-

dents. Post secondary education

must become affordable, acces-

sible, and relevant to employment

opportunities.

3. Establishing term limits for

two terms for mayor and council.

Internal audits to optimize value

for tax dollar expenditures. Create

employment programs for students

and youth to get work experience

and be less reliant on debt for edu-

cation funding.

If elected I will:

Initiate a process that includes an

appropriate num-

ber of recreational

facilities as a part

of the true cost of

development. By

establishing a ratio

of recreation facili-

ties on a per capita

basis, we increase

quality of life, local employment,

and provide opportunities for local

businesses to sell goods and ser-

vices to outside per fee customersusing our facilities.

In establishing a university in

Delta we reduce the cost of post

secondary education making it af-

fordable to study without having

to be concurrently employed or be

burdened with student debt. The

university, through the multiplier,

is also a creator of employment for

local businesses. Land could be set

aside for a campus that could be

expanded for recreational use by

the community and provide fund-

ing by planned development much

like UBC and Simon Fraser.

Term limits for political office

so the same people dont stay too

long. The current slate are on the

verge of controlling the vote on

issues that will lead to a flight of

capital among those of us who

know exactly what more densely

populated communities produce.

Twice as many people using mu-

nicipal services and half as many

people paying tax to support de-

caying infrastructure makes raising

taxes and user fees inevitable.

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ndher

Ian Paton

Ray Robinson

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Delta cops ride for cancerix DPD officers to ride 900 km over nine days for Camp Goodtimes

stine Salzmann, Reporter

uth Delta Leader

Six Delta police officers will cycle

0 km over nine days from Delta

Boston Bar to raise awareness

d funds for cancer research andamp for children with cancer.

They are part of a team of 24 rid-

, all from emergency services in

e Fraser Valley, who will start their

ur de Valley journey Sept. 23 and

ng the way will visit dozens of

hools and thousands of students

talk about why they ride.

t's a physically and emotion-

y demanding event, but for the

rticipants the months of train-

g and long days riding are worth

o raise money for the Canadian

ncer Society and send children

th cancer to Camp Goodtimes.

Camp Goodtimes is a free,

-hour medically supervised camp

hich has been run at Loon Lake

ch summer for 25 years. Last

ar, 483 children, teens and fam-

members attended the camp.

Read on to learn more about

hy these DPD officers ride. And

lp them fundraise by donating

www.cancer.cafollow the

ks to Cops for Cancer, Tour de

lley, and Support a Rider.

[email protected]

PICTURED Left to right: Cops for Cancer team captain Const. Ken Usipiuk with Delta teammates Britanny Dawson and Kevin Dueck. Contributed photos

Const. Ken Usipiuk

Years with DPD: 3

Fundraising goal: $20,000

Fourth year Tour de Valley rider;

2010 team captain

Why did you decide to ride?

A co-worker introduced me to

Tour de Valley in 2005, I felt this

was a cause that I needed to help

with. It's a small sacrifice that I

dotraining and fundraising is

nothing compared to what a kid

goes through during cancer treat-

ments or the families dealing with

their children when going through

these difficult times.

What message do you hope to

leave with the students you speak

to along the way?

To stay healthy, stay away from

drugs and alcohol, and to use

sunscreen.

What is one of your strongest

memories from a previous ride?

This will be my fourth tour and

every tour leaves a lasting memory.

Though we cover the same areas

from Tsawwassen to Boston Bar, we

always meet new cancer survivors

and hear from many people that lost

loved ones that did not win there

fight. In all the communities we

visit I believe many people always

appreciate that there are people out

there trying to make a difference.

Const. Brittany Dawson

Years with DPD: 5

Fundraising goal: $5,000+

First year Tour de Valley rider


Like most people I have lost a

couple of family members to can-

cer or cancer related issues. I know

first hand how helpless you can feel

when losing someone to a disease

with no cure. I am excited to have

the opportunity to take part in this

tour and contribute as much as I

can to finding a cure in the hopes of

preventing future devastation.

Const. Kevin Dueck

Years with DPD: 3




Cancer has been very close to

my family, including grandparents,

aunts and in-laws. Some have sur-

vived and others havent. One thing

that has stood out is the support of

the Canadian Cancer Society. Im

raising money to give back to the

society what they have given to

my family and others who have re-

ceived their support during battles

with Cancer.

What message do you hope

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leave with the students you

eak to along the way?

Never give up. The journey

d challenges will only make

u stronger.

nst. Sarah Ozeer

ars with DPD: 5

ndraising goal: $5,000+

cond year Tour de Valley rider


m riding to raise money to

d a cure for this disease. I

t my mother to breast cancer

ee ago and I lost my father to

er cancer two years ago.

What is one of your strongest

emories from a previous ride?

My strongest moment that im-

cted me the most was when

ittle boy named Max came

t to visit us. Max had been

agnosed with terminal can-

cer. Maxs outlook on life was

so positive and he shared won-

derful stories with us. Max was

truly inspirational. Thank you

Max for enlightening my life.

Const. Shane McLaughlin

Years with DPD: 2




I decided to become involved

with Cops for Cancer because

Cancer has impacted me per-

sonally. My grandfathers, Dave

Cooper and Ivan McLaughlin,

both succumbed to cancer after

a valiant fight, while a number of

my relatives survived their battle,

but still bare tremendous scars.

What message do you hope

to leave with the students you

speak to along the way?

A small gesture can make a

big difference.

Const. Kim Smith

Years with DPD: 4


This is your first year on tour

what are your expectations?

I am looking forward to being

able to be a part of, and sup-

porting, such a fantastic event.

I have participated in the pole sit

this year by collecting donations

and have been impressed by the

stories people share about their

own family struggles with cancer.

CTURED Delta Constables Sarah Ozeer, Shane McLaughlin, and Kim Smith. Contributed photos

'Th a n k y o u

M a x f o r

enlightening my

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