delta leader july 2010
DESCRIPTION
Complete July 2010 edition of the Delta Leader newspaper as it appeared in print. For more online, all the time, visit southdeltaleader.com.TRANSCRIPT
the delta leader july 2010 ❙ B1THE DELTA LEADER JULY 2010 ❙ B1
TRADITION IN DANCE P3 •••• BC GAMES RESULTS P4 •••• STUDENTS VS. STYROFOAM P4 Brought to you by
ISSUE 4 VOL 1 JULYISSUE 4 VOL 1
Leader, chamber to host byelection debate
Get growing!
›COMMUNITYBRIEFS
Delta students are out for the summer, but the work of 45 youths will be on display courtesy of the Delta Museum and Archives.
The students participated in this year's Richmond/Delta Regional Heritage Fair, co-hosted by the Delta and Richmond museums.
To celebrate their work, the Delta Museum is show-casing a selection of the heritage projects in gallery cases at the North Delta Recreation Centre (11415 84th Ave.), providing the public with the chance to view history through the eyes of the community's youth.
Project topics include "The B.C. Electric Railway," and "The March West RCMP." These and more will remain in the centre's lobby until Aug. 27. For more details, call 604-946-9322 or visit deltamuseum.ca.
Dan Ferguson, ReporterSurrey North Delta Leader
Shortly after the deal to preserve Burns Bog was done, the Metro Vancouver re-gional district parks department pro-posed opening up the delicate peat bog to public access.
It was just a few months after the his-toric 2004 covenant reached between between the municipality of Delta, the regional district, provincial and federal governments to preserve the unique ecology of the bog.
Some parks planners wanted to build boardwalks and parking lots, mayor Lois
Jackson recalls."They were wanting to take all these
people in for tours," Jackson says."It was quite concerning to me that
people didn't know what the covenant was about."
It was about ecological preservation and scientifi c research, not public use, Jackson says.
The bog is fragile, she points out.Its plants don't recover well from be-
ing trampled, and trespassers have in the past triggered fi res that burn deep in the peat moss and cause massive damage.
The boardwalk idea died a well-de-served death after the municipality ob-
jected, Jackson says.The battle over public access to the
park has not been reported until now.Jackson disclosed the closed-door fi ght
during an interview with The Leader about the municipal demand for more of a say in the management of the bog.
The near-miss proves the need for
PICTURED Mayor Lois Jackson wants a better process for sharing information about Burns Bog between all levels of government. Evan Seal file photo
New battle over Burns BogDelta mayor wants more say
— Continued on p.7
Heritage projects on display
over protected area
Find out more about the people who want your vote in the upcoming Delta council byelection.
The South Delta Leader will host an all-candidates debate in the lead-up to the Sept. 18 byelection in partnership with the Delta Chamber of Commerce.
The debate will take place Aug. 24, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Delta Town and Country Inn (6005 Highway 17).
A reminder to all junior green thumbs in Delta to get growing! The deadline for entering Mayor Lois Jackson's Garden Contest for Kids is approaching.
Participants—aged five to 16—are asked to send a date-stamped photo of their flower or vegetable garden to show how it looks during the week of Aug. 17-22. The top three in each category will be picked and the mayor will visit each one to choose a winner.
For more details call 604-952-3000.
Open7 Days A Week!
9am-9pm
www.alliedinsuranceservices.com
5 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOUNORDEL#105-12025 Nordel Way604-596-4588
FLEETWOOD#103-15988 Fraser Hwy604-572-3311
GUILDFORD#60-10330-152nd Street604-582-8644
NEWTON#121-7135-138th Street604-572-9292
WHALLEY10235 King George Blvd.604-582-8699
ALLIED INSURANCESERVICES INC.
How does your garden grow? Mayor Jackson wants to know!Participate in Mayor Jackson’s Garden Contest for Kids and submit your entry form and photos during the week of August 17-22, 2010.Visit www.corp.delta.bc.ca for more information
B2 ❙ july 2010 the delta leader
Mayor Lois E. Jackson and Delta Council
thank Troy Brouwer and Brent Seabrook
of the Chicago Blackhawks for celebrating
their Stanley Cup victory with Delta!
Congratulations Troy and Brent on this outstanding
achievement, we are honoured that you included your
hometown in the celebration of your success!
A special thanks to Don and Kathy Brouwer, Carmen Brouwer,
and Gary and Suzanne
Seabrook for their assistance
in coordinating these special
events in Delta. These two
successful celebrations would
not have been possible without
the assistance of Delta staff
George V. Harvie, Ken Kuntz,
Tricia Forrester, Arvind Sharma,
Inspector Darshan Charna and
The Delta Police Department.
We would also like to thank the North Delta Minor Hockey
Association, South Delta Minor Hockey Association and South Delta
Minor Lacrosse Association for participating in these celebrations!
Congratulations Troy and Brent, we are very proud of your
incredible success and thank you for inspiring the community!
Del
ta C
omm
unity
Upd
ate
July
201
0
We want to hear from youPlease forward any questions or comments to the Chief Administrative Officer, George V. Harvie at [email protected] or by mail to: The Corporation of Delta, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 www.corp.delta.bc.ca
Message from Mayor Jackson & Delta Council
The Stanley Cup visits Delta!
the delta leader july 2010 ❙ B3THE DELTA LEADER JULY 2010 ❙ B3
So you think you can dance in a traditional style of southern India?
Why not give it a try at the North Delta Rec-reation Centre?
Each week, the Sud-nya Dance Academy of-fers an hour of instruc-tion in Bharata Natyam.
It's a dynamic, earthy and precise style of dance with its stylized hand gestures, facial ex-pressions and footwork.
Unlike other forms of Indian dance, Bharata Natyam is done mostly solo, where the dancer conveys to the audi-ence various mythical stories and contempo-rary themes.
The dance is accom-panied by Carnatic, a south Indian music, and punctuated by a mri-dangam, a two-headed drum of Tamil origin.
The weekly work-shop's instructor is Sud-nya Mulye, a professional Bharata Natyam dancer and choreographer.
She has performed
widely in India and Canada, and has per-formed recently in fes-tivals such as the Van-couver International Children Festival, The Vancouver Jazz Festi-val, The Sacred Music
Festival and The Van-couver Folk Festival.
In 2007, Sudnya was nominated for The Richmond Review’s Ethel Tibbits Women Of Distinction Award.
Classes take place
weekly throughout the summer at the North Delta Recreation Centre (11425 84 Ave.) Thurs-days from 4-5 p.m. The remainder of the year, classes take place on Sundays from 10-11 a.m.
All ages are welcome to watch or participate.
For more informa-tion, visit http://mem-bers.shaw.ca/sudnya/index.html or http://deltaartscouncil.ca/.
—Black Press
Tradition in danceBharata Natyam classes offered for all ages in North Delta
PICTURED Give Bharata Natyam, a traditional dance of southern India, a try at the North Delta Recreation Centre this summer. Evan Seal photo
Copyright and property rights subsist in all display advertising and othermaterial appearing in the South Delta Leader and Surrey North DeltaLeader. If, in the Publisher's opinion, an error is made that materially affectsthe value of the ad to the advertiser, a corrected advertisement will beinserted upon demand without further charge. Make good insertions are notgranted on minor errors which do not lessen the value of the advertisement.Notice of error is required before second insertion. Opinions expressed incolumns and letters to the Editor are not necessarily shared by the Publisher.The South Delta Leader and Surrey North Delta Leader are members ofthe British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing theprovince’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from thepublic about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee themediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and thecomplaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve yourcomplaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. PressCouncil. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C.Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
behind the scenesEditorialPhilip RaphaelSouth Delta Leader, Editor604-948-3640 ext. 122 [email protected] Carlson Surrey North Delta Leader,Editor [email protected] SalzmannSouth Delta Leader, Reporter604-948-3640 ext. 126 [email protected]
PublishersChrissie BowkerSouth Delta Leader604 948-3640 ext. 123 [email protected] MihalySurrey North Delta [email protected]
Creative ServicesSarah Kelloway South Delta Leader
SalesKarla PearsonSurrey North Delta Leader,Sales [email protected] IlottSouth Delta Leader,Advertising Consultant 604-948-3640 ext. [email protected] SemeniukSouth Delta Leader,Advertising Consultant 604-948-3640 ext. [email protected]
CirculationGeeta Schallig South Delta Leader604-948-3640 ext. [email protected] Pasion Surrey North Delta Leader604-575-5312 ext. 312 [email protected]
Presenting Sponsor Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Friends of the Sunfest
Bronze Sponsors
❙ Antique Fair ❙ Skateboard Competition ❙ Ball Tournament
❙ Beer Gardens ❙ Parade ❙ Pancake Breakfast ❙ Marketplace
❙ Wine Tent ❙ Children’s Midway Petting Zoo ❙ Live Entertainment ❙ Bingo
❙ Bmx Bike Show ❙ Martial Arts, Yoga, & Gymnastics Demos ❙ Men In Black
And Lots More...
Media Sponsors
38th AnnuAl
BInGO Monday at Kinsmen Centre
taking place on July 31, AuGust 1st & 2nd…
Mark your calendars!!
In their own words:10 reasons to give back to Delta Hospital
Why do we GIVE?Reason #3:Supporting the hospital means a healthier and stronger community.
We believe Delta Hospital is the ‘heartbeat of the community.
The community spirit, generosity and passion expressed by the hundreds that participated in the inaugural Walk for Health in support of their hospital and own health was inspiring, surpassing our wildest expectations.
By supporting hospital events such as the Walk, Golf Classic and Gala, we help promote
a healthier and stronger community.
Joanne Barnett, Vice-President, MK Delta Lands Group
Please give today, so we cangive back to you tomorrow.
Telephone 604 940 9695 | www.deltahospital.com
In their own words:10 reasons to give back to Delta Hospital
Why do we GIVE?Reason #3:Supporting the hospital means a healthier and stronger community.
We believe Delta Hospital is the ‘heartbeat of the community.
The community spirit, generosity and passion expressed by the hundreds that participated in the inaugural Walk for Health in support of their hospital and own health was inspiring, surpassing our wildest expectations.
By supporting hospital events such as the Walk, Golf Classic and Gala, we help promote
a healthier and stronger community.
Joanne Barnett, Vice-President, MK Delta Lands Group
Please give today, so we cangive back to you tomorrow.
Telephone 604 940 9695 | www.deltahospital.com
In their own words:10 reasons to give back to Delta Hospital
Why do we GIVE?Reason #3:Supporting the hospital means a healthier and stronger community.
We believe Delta Hospital is the ‘heartbeat of the community.
The community spirit, generosity and passion expressed by the hundreds that participated in the inaugural Walk for Health in support of their hospital and own health was inspiring, surpassing our wildest expectations.
By supporting hospital events such as the Walk, Golf Classic and Gala, we help promote
a healthier and stronger community.
Joanne Barnett, Vice-President, MK Delta Lands Group
Please give today, so we cangive back to you tomorrow.
Telephone 604 940 9695 | www.deltahospital.com
In their own words:10 reasons to give back to Delta Hospital
Why do we GIVE?Reason #3:Supporting the hospital means a healthier and stronger community.
We believe Delta Hospital is the ‘heartbeat of the community.
The community spirit, generosity and passion expressed by the hundreds that participated in the inaugural Walk for Health in support of their hospital and own health was inspiring, surpassing our wildest expectations.
By supporting hospital events such as the Walk, Golf Classic and Gala, we help promote
a healthier and stronger community.
Joanne Barnett, Vice-President, MK Delta Lands Group
Please give today, so we cangive back to you tomorrow.
Telephone 604 940 9695 | www.deltahospital.com
B4 ❙ july 2010 the delta leaderB4 ❙ JULY 2010 THE DELTA LEADER
Delta athletes shineLocals bring home medal haul from BC Summer Games
Students vs. StyrofoamKwantlen group wants Delta to
ban polystyrene in restaurants
Philip Raphael, EditorSouth Delta Leader
Delta's young athletes spent a sizzling time in the summer sun last week (July 22 to 25) as they competed at the BC Summer Games in Langley.
The group formed part of the Fraser River Delta, Zone 4 team that fi nished fi fth out of eight zones in the medal standings with 24 gold, 21 sil-ver and 20 bronze.
In addtion to Delta, the Zone 4 team drew athletes from Richmond, Burnaby and New Westminster.
Taking top spot was the Van-couver Island-Central Coast Zone 6 team that took home a total of 171 medals (61 gold, 63 silver and 46 bronze).
Among the top Delta per-formers in Langley was John Kairis-Cates who placed fi rst in the boys 200 metres and second in the 100 metres.
Sebastian Adugalski placed fi rst in the boys long jump and boys 100 and 200 metre hurdles.
In diving, Cassandra and Alana Prygiel placed fi rst in the girls Group 1 metre
event, while in equestrian Jessica Jones took home the gold medal in the Male/Fe-male Jumper event.
Fellow esquestrian com-petitor Cassie Sponchia also
placed fi rst in the Male/Fe-male Vaulting event.
In duathlon,Trevor Pearson placed fi rst.
In the Special Olympics 50 metre freestyle swim event,
Dalton Boon topped the po-dium, while Magnus Balara also came home with a gold medal in the Special Olym-pics 50 metre butterfl y.■ [email protected]
PICTURED Players from Delta made up part of the boys rugby team (in stripes) that ran into some tough opposition at the BC Summer Games in Langley last week (July 22 to 25). The team ended up finishing sixth out of eight in the final standings. Contributed photo
Kristine Salzmann, ReporterSouth Delta Leader
We've all done it—asked for our restau-rant leftovers "to-go" and picked up take-out for a convenient meal.
We've toted our su-shi, chow mein and fi sh and chips home to enjoy, and tossed the greasy Styrofoam con-tainers in the garbage bin with hardly a sec-ond thought.
A group of Kwantlen students want you to think about where that trash ends up, and hope to convince restaurants in Delta to get rid of polysty-rene foam, commonly known as Styrofoam, altogether.
They call their group Students Opposed to Styrofoam (SOS),
seven young adults in the Kwantlen Poly-technic University En-vironmental Protection Technology program whose aim is to per-suade Delta council to phase out the use of the petroleum-based prod-ucts in restaurants.
Kim Forsythe and Ryan Lebek are part of the group, and as South Delta residents wanted to focus on their home-town.
Polystyrene contain-er bans currently exist in towns such as Turn-er Valley, Alberta, and large cities such as San Franscico in California. If they can do it, say the students, why not Delta?
"Delta could be the leader in change," says Forsythe.
To start, they have been conducting inter-
FOR MORE INFO, VISIT THE LADNER BUSINESS ASSOCIATION W
WW
.LADNERBUSINESS.COM
Classic Car Show Annual Quilt Walk +
Classic Car Show
photo: tylergarnham.com
Sunday, August 15, 2010 10:00am - 4:00pm
48th Avenue + Delta Street
Ladner Village in the heart of
Ladner Village Corporate Sponsors
CLASSIC AND PERFORMANCE CARS LTD.PrimeSponsors
SUPPORTERS
MEDIA SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
• Go Wireless • River Run Cottages • Business Improvement Association of Tsawwassen • Vancouver Pacifi c Financial Group • Pacifi c Print Management • AirCare • Roadway Towing • R&D Sherrell Farms • Delta Town & Country Inn • Imperial Paving • North Delta Lions Club • Caps South Shore Cycle • Starbucks • Concord Excavating & Contracting • Thrifty Foods • Double R Rentals • Canadian Linen and Uniform Service • Fraser River Pile & Dredge • The Coast Tsawwassen Inn • BioMagic Canada • Budget Car & Truck Rentals • Tsawwassen Rotary Club • West Coast Seeds • Central City Brewing Co. • Giant
• Ladner Machine Shop (1991) Ltd. • Hain Celestial Canada • Friends of the Tour de Delta
ENVIRONMENTAL YOUNG RIDERS
STAGE TITLE SPONSOR
The Tour De Delta Board Of Directors wishes to thank the 250 volunteers, sponsors and supporters for making the 10th Annual Tour a great success!
Thank you for your support!
[more-online
[more-online
[more-online
read breaking stories
on community
events
read breaking stories
on
news
news when it happens
southdeltaleader.com
the delta leader july 2010 ❙ B5THE DELTA LEADER JULY 2010 ❙ B5
views with local res-taurant owners to learn why they use styrofoam, talk about alternatives, and collect pledges. In an effort to gain public support they've started gathering signatures on a petition at com-munity events, and cur-rently have about 500 names. Two weeks ago they met with Delta's Climate Change Work-ing Group to learn more about what they need in order to present their case to council.
Forsythe says through their research they've learned 25 to 30 per cent of the trash that ends up in our local landfi ll is polystyrene, and Lebek adds Styro-foam is one of the most commonly picked up types of trash during shoreline clean-ups.
The group argues
a ban on Styrofoam would be good for the planet and for taxpay-ers by reducing pres-sure on landfi lls, like the nearly full Cache Creek dump which is to be expanded.
Student Hayley Old-ham, from Surrey, says it's good for business too. Restaurants would
benefi t from banning the foam cups and pack-ages voluntarily by giv-ing them an eco-friendly image that's appealing to consumers.
She says they could use biodegradable con-tainers that are plant-based, or encourage customers to bring in their own reusable
containers by offering discounts.
To learn more about the students' cam-paign as a restaurant owner or consumer, visit http://jsudesign.com/SOS/ or email [email protected].■ [email protected]
PICTURED Students Opposed to Styrofoam (left to right) Javier Gonzales, Hayley Oldham and Kim Forsythe hope to convince Delta restaurants to stop using styrofoam containers. Jim Kinnear photo
Delta Hospital’s Courtyard Cafe
FresH & HealtHy meals
Breakfast & Lunch Served DaiLy!
everyone Welcome - Comfortable Garden CafeHours monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:30pmWeekends & holidays 10:00am to 4:00pm
5800 Mountain View Blvd. Ladner BC
salads wraps
sandwiches
soup
hot entrees
baked goods bagels
muffins
beverages
scones coffee & tea
Ladner Village Hardware4821 Delta Street, Ladner 604 946 4833
◗ Paderno Kitchenware
◗ naPoleon Grills & outdoor Heaters
◗ General Paint
◗ Plumbing & electrical
◗ General Hardware
◗ Seasonal SuPPlieS
Come see us for old time sales, selection & service
We’re always happy to see you!
To book a free in-home assessment for yourself or a family member call 604.595.1680 or email [email protected]
Proudly serving North Delta, Ladnerand Tsawwassen.
Making Lives Better One Visit At A Time™
Families Helping Families
We are proud to be a part of the community!
We Help Keep Seniors Living
Happy, Healthy, and at Home
[more-online
[more-online
[more-online
southdeltaleader.com
A new way to read
about what's happening
in your community
Visit southdeltaleader.com and click on the 'view our print editions' button to scroll through or download a PDF of our newspaper every week
› 1FRIDAY JULY 23 2010www.southdeltaleader.com
[more-online
❚ VIEWPOINT P14 ❚ COFFEE WITH P19 ❚ LOCAL FLAVOUR P23 ❚ DATEBOOK P24 ❚ OUTSTANDING P30
EWPOINT P14 ❚ COFFEE W
CLASSIC CAMARO
Hugger orange car at Ladner show P18
WITH P19 ❚ LOCAL FLAVW
HOLY GRAIL IN TOWN
Minor hockey kids meet Seabrook P20
HOUSING PLANS
TFN land up for sale P20
GAME READYRugby locals
represent at BC Games P26
PLUS Our monthly Be Fabulous makeover
4photographers 24HRS
CLASSICCLASSIC HOLY GRAILHOLY GRAIL HOUSINGHOUSING GAME READYGAME READY
life
A snapshot of the community during a Sunday in South Delta
x
B6 ❙ july 2010 the delta leaderB6 ❙ JULY 2010 THE DELTA LEADER
Dedication recognizedGrade 12 students receive 2010 Reynolds Scholarship
A pair of Delta stu-dents were recognized for their academic achievements and ded-ication to their com-munity recently.
Jason Speidel, from Delta Secondary, and Esther Tung, a student at Seaquam Secondary, both received $500 to-wards a post-secondary education as recipients of this year's Robert T. Reynolds Memorial Scholarship.
Robert T. Reynolds, one of Delta Hospital Centennial Society’s fi rst chairmen, dedi-cated much of his time and energy towards obtaining a hospital for Delta. His ‘call to arms’ in 1976 for the residents of Delta to join the soci-ety, along with his dedi-cation and perseverance in the face of many ob-stacles were major fac-tors in Delta Hospital becoming a reality.
The scholarship is open to Grade 12 students in Delta that will undertake
post-secondary educa-tion. An applicant’s suc-cess is measured on their participation in extra-curricular activities, com-munity volunteerism and academic achievement.
Speidel has been a volunteer at the Delta Hospital Extended Care Unit (ECU) since 2007 and volunteers with Ladner Boys Soccer and B.C. Special Olym-
pics. Other activities include running the Coffee Corner Cafe for the Delta Arts Council and working with the Fraser Valley Gleaners.
Speidel also main-tained a 99 per cent grade average and will enter UBC this fall to study engineering.
Tung has a 98 per cent average and has organized school events
such as the CIBC Run for the Cure. She is a leader on the Youth Advisory Council, Seaquam’s Solution Society, and played a major role in the Youth Philanthropy Initiative.
Tung will enter the School of Human Kinet-ics at UBC to achieve her career choice as a physical/occupational therapist.
PICTURED Georgina Reynolds, widow of Robert T. Reynolds congratulates Jason Speidel and Esther Tung, winners of the 2010 Robert T. Reynolds Memorial Scholarship. Contributed photo
www.deltafire.ca604-946-8541
be alarmedbe prepared.
New Smoke alarm regulatioNS all homes must now
have working smoke alarms.
Homes built pre-1979 may use battery powered smoke alarms.
Visit our website for more information:w w w . d e l t a f i r e . c a
DELTA MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
WOW! What’s On Wednesday! Looking for fun activities for the kids to do this summer?
These fun-filled, drop-in summer programs are geared for children 7 to 12 years of age & cost only $5.00/child per session.
Call today to reserve your spot.
Dig It! August 4 or August 11 Discover what archaeologists do at this hands-on mock archaeological excavation program as you
uncover objects that might be found in an archaeological dig in Delta.
Heritage Home Skills August 18 or August 25 Ever wondered how people got along in the days before electricity, shopping malls and Nintendo? Now you can find out while trying your hands at
some home skills from the past including quilting, butter making, spinning wool and making a toy.
For more information, Call 604-946-9322
or visit www.deltamuseum.ca
DELTA MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
WOW! What’s On Wednesday! Looking for fun activities for the kids to do this summer?
These fun-filled, drop-in summer programs are geared for children 7 to 12 years of age & cost only $5.00/child per session.
Call today to reserve your spot.
Dig It! August 4 or August 11 Discover what archaeologists do at this hands-on mock archaeological excavation program as you
uncover objects that might be found in an archaeological dig in Delta.
Heritage Home Skills August 18 or August 25 Ever wondered how people got along in the days before electricity, shopping malls and Nintendo? Now you can find out while trying your hands at
some home skills from the past including quilting, butter making, spinning wool and making a toy.
For more information, Call 604-946-9322
or visit www.deltamuseum.ca
Heritage Home Skills August 18 or August 25Ever wondered how people got along in the days before
electricity, shopping malls and Nintendo? Now you can find out while trying your hands at some home skills from the past
including quilting, butter making, spinning wool and making a toy.
DELTA MUSEUM & ARCHIVESWOW! What’s On Wednesday!
Looking for fun activities for the kids to do this summer?These fun-filled, drop-in summer programs are geared for children
7 to 12 years of age & cost only $5.00/child per session. Call today to reserve your spot.
Dig It! August 4 or August 11Discover what archaeologists do at this hands-on mock archaeological excavation program as you uncover objects that might be found in an
archaeological dig in Delta.
For more information,Call 604-946-9322 or visit www.deltamuseum.ca
the delta leader july 2010 ❙ B7THE DELTA LEADER JULY 2010 ❙ B7
'Ramsar' status wanted
more oversight, Jackson says.More recently, the municipality
and parks planners clashed over a bid to have the bog made a so-called "Ramsar" site.
Under a 1971 in-ternational agree-ment signed in Ramsar, Iran, eco-logically sensitive wetlands can be granted interna-tional protection.
A great idea, Jackson says, ex-cept that the ap-plication by the planners only covered the 2,000 hectares of Burns Bog purchased in the 2004.
And Delta and the other levels of government want to add another 435 hectares.
The municipality convinced Metro to delay the Ram-sar application until the added land was acquired.
Jackson says the municipality is committed to obtaining Ramsar status.
There are other management
issues that need to be resolved, Jackson says.
Research data from the Bog is not being shared with Delta, Jack-son complains.
"It's just being housed in Metro."She is pressing for an annual
meeting of the municipality and the other levels of government to set priorities for the bog.
"We have to have a better and stronger process to share informa-tion at all four lev-els."
As it stands now, Jackson says, the manage-ment of Burns Bog is largely in the hands of well-meaning manag-ers in the Metro Vancouver parks department who operate without signifi cant input from the elected
representatives of the taxpayers who paid to buy the bog.
"In the absence of another champion, we [Delta] will have to be the champions."■ [email protected]
— Continued from p.1
'In the absence o f another
champion, we ( D e l t a ) w i l l have to be the champions,' —Mayor Jackson
The Delta Chamber of Commerce celebrated 100 years with a cruise on the Fraser River last Saturday (July 24). Guests boarded the paddlewheeler riverboat the 'Native' at the Elliot Street wharf in Ladner for the centennial event which included hosts in period costumes, live entertainment, champagne reception, and buffet. Those in attendance included (left to right) Delta Chamber of Commerce second vice chair Chris Scurr, Tsawwassen First Nation elder Ruth Adams, Judith Appleby, chamber chair John Appleby, and Delta Coun. Heather King. For more on the Delta Chamber, visit www.deltachamber.ca. Jim Kinnear photo
Delta Chamber celebrates its 100th birthday on the Fraser
Centennial cruise
newsviewsand opinions
find it all here!www.southdeltaleader.com
Mobile
Need More? • 604-948-3640 • [email protected] [email protected] • [email protected]
online all the time!m.southdeltaleader.com
Every business is “Just a click away”
Fresh Look • Fresh ContentA breath of fresh air
newsviewsand opinions
find it all here!www.cloverdalereporter.com
Mobile
Need More? • 604-575-2405 • [email protected] • [email protected]
online all the time!m.cloverdalereporter.com
Every business is “Just a click away”
Our videos, Your videos
Provincial news at a glance
@cloverdalereporter.com
>
>>
Our videos, Your videosProvincial news at a glance> >
@southdeltaleader.com
Become a fan of The South Delta Leader
Get breaking news here first
B8 ❙ july 2010 the delta leader
101- 13030 76th AveSurrey, BC604.592.3939CORNER OF 76TH AND 130TH
Sunday 11amto6pmMon&Tues 10amto7pmWed,Thurs,Fri 10amto9pmSaturday 10amto8PM
$3 MILLION DOLLAR
BLOW OUT!
CLOSEOUT SALEEVERYTHING MUST GO!
LEATHER RECLINING
CHAIRSSTARTING FROM
$198LOVESEATSSTARTING FROM
$298SOFAS
STARTING FROM
$398QUEENSLEEP SETSTARTING FROM
$398KING
SLEEP SET STARTING FROM
$598
3PCSOFA,
LOVESEAT & CHAIR
STARTING FROM
$898
5PCDINETTE
SETSSTARTING FROM
$298
HUGEDISCOUNTS
ON ALL BEDROOM
SETS, DINING ROOM SETS AND LIVING ROOM SETS
UP TO 80%OFF
HUGE SAVINGS ON EVERYTHING IN THE STORE
30 PIECE HOME PACKAGE8PC BEDROOM SUITE, MATTRESS &
BOXSPRING, 3PC SOFA SET, 3PC COFFEE TABLE SET, 2 TABLE LAMPS, 5 DECORATIVE
ACCESSORIES, TABLE AND 6 CHAIRS.
ONLY $3598
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!
SALE CONTINUES THIS
FRIDAYSATURDAY& SUNDAY
COMFORT WORLDF U R N I T U R E
COMFORT WORLDF U R N I T U R E
DOORS OPEN SATURDAY AT 10AM SHARP!
7PCDINETTE
SETSSTARTING FROM
$398DINNINGROOM
CHAIRSFOR ONLY
$48
DINETTECHAIRSFOR ONLY
$8
FIRST 15 CUSTOMERS IN THE LINEUP THIS SATURDAY, JULY 31ST, RECEIVES A $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE THE GIFT CERTIFICATE CAN ONLY BE USED ON ANY PURCHASE VALUED OVER $399
BUFFET &HUTCH
STARTING FROM
$398
DOORCRASHERSSATURDAY ONLY