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CouncildebateonTownCentreproposalgetsheated

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Deltacouncil agreed to encouragethe Tsawwassen Town Centre malldeveloper to work withcity staffona revisedplan that addressesthecommunityfeedback, includingconcerns regarding building heightandtraffic.

Council, at itsmeeting on Monday at the North Delta Centre forthe Arts, was scheduled to discuss a report on thefeedback ontheengagement, butit turnedinto aheated debate.

Emotions ranhighafter Mayor George Harvieaccused Coun. Dan Boisvert ofacting inappropriately by makingpublic last weekthathe is asking forthe current redevelopment application to be withdrawn.

Harvie claimedhe was “shocked” asamemberofcouncilshouldnever announcehowthey would vote until the currentprocess hasconcluded, but Boisvert counteredhenever said he would voteto killthe application itself.

Boisvert inhis statement to the Optimist saidhe would ask Century Group, “totakethisfeedback seriously and withdraw theproposal. hopethat they wi

Deltacity councildiscussed TownCentreMall reporttookplaceMonday.

modifiedplanthat significantly reduces theheightsofthefour towers.”

Sayingit’s all abouttransparencyand claimingthere wasa“breach ofprocess” , Harviealso claimedan “agitated” CenturyGrouppresident Sean Hodgins during a recent fundraiser, wanted to talk to him about working together, but the mayor refused becauseit wouldnot be inappropriate.

gestingthings were happening behind the scenes.

Notingcouncil wasnot votingonthe application,which wasnot beforeit, andonlydiscussingwhere to go with thefeedback report, anangry Coun. DylanKrugerdemanded Harvie apologize to Boisvert.

Harvie respondedthat wouldn’t be happening. forlistennity,Krugerduring

theintense back-and-forth suggested Harvie’s accusation was simplypart of “grand re-election plans.”

When Harvie later challenged Boisvert to repeat what he saidin his statement, Kruger complainedthe mayor was again outoforderand Boisvert wasnoton trial.

Monday’s bitter back-and-forth was the latest in the clearly soured relationship betweenthe mayorand several members ofcouncil,who hada serious and publicfalling out last year.

Saying CenturyGroupisthe right company to eventually redevelopthe area, Coun. Jennifer Johalnoted Harvie, at a meeting with Hodginsprior to the applicationcoming to thecity suggested the residential towers be evenhigher.

Coun. Jessie Dosanjh reada statement abouthow73 percentof residentswhoprovidedfeedback,indicatedopposition,while Coun. Rob Binder suggestedthere be compromise betweenthedeveloperandcommunity.

Also sayinghe wasshocked by Harvie’s commentsthat were outof order, Binder said he had some good conversations with residents aboutthe application.

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UPFRONT

GotNews?

Enrolmentdrops,schooldistrictfacesdeficit

Fewer students expected next yearin Delta classrooms, while costs keep climbing

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Thefocusonfinancial sustainability has evengreaterimportanceascosts gettighterandprovincialfunding doesn’tcoverthosepressures.

That wasthemessage from Delta SchoolDistrict staffthis weekduring amedia briefingonthedistrict’s proposed2025/26operating budget,which facesa$188,000shortfall.

Thefinancialshortfall may have been evenbigger hadthedistrictnot carefully watched every dollarand undertooktrimminginprevious budgets,district staff saidduring thebriefing.

Thedistrict received a1.1-per-cent increase inprovincial per-pupilfunding, anamountthat doesnotcover increasedcosts.

Thedistrictnotes schooldistrictsin B.C. “continue to face significantfinancialuncertainties,includingfluctuating studentenrolment, rising inflation, andunavoidablecostincreasesdue

to higher absence ratesandexpenses relating to staffing, services and technology.“

The Delta schooldistrictis currently projectingadecrease of221 students next year,down to 16,175 pupils,asnot

enough childrenareentering kindergarten to replacegraduatingGrade12 students.

The recent volatilityinimmigration trends has madeaccurate school-aged enrolmentdifficult to predict,according to thedistrict.

Anddespitethe solidgrowthofthe International StudentProgram, the revenue generated islower becauseof increasing costs.

On theinvestmentfront, interest ratesarenowtrendinglower, which reducesinvestmentincome.

Amongthe seriesof budgetmoves areadjustments to some staffing, althoughthe positionsareeither vacant,or about to end, whichmeans nobody willlosetheir jobs.

Meanwhile,amongtheadditions, will be in thearea of inclusivelearning.

Most ofthefeedback received throughthe budget-engagementprocessprioritized theneed formore inclusive education supportin classrooms,thedistrictnotes.

The school boardisencouraging the public to take part inthedistrict’s second budgetinputphase, which includesanonline survey onits website,andisinviting people to attend the public boardmeetingon April22 to providefeedback onthe budget recommendations.

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While someconversations were not so pleasant,ongoingconversationsare needed,headded.

Notingthefeedback must be considered, Coun.Alicia Guichon saidshe hopes to see “a greatproject” in the end.

Councilalso hadalengthy argument on Harvie’s motion to have staff to come back witha report on the “feasibilityanddesirability”of havinga new libraryaddedas part ofthe Winskill Aquaticand Fitness Centre project.

CenturyGroupisofferinga larger newlibrary to thecity asanamenityas part ofthe Town Centre project.

Responding to a preliminaryanalysis on potentialaddedcosts, Harviequestionedwhyalibrary doublethe size of the current Tsawwassenbranch was needed inthenew Town Centre mall.

to the Town Centre developmentbringinguptheidea, and he questionedwhy the mayor would want thecity to start exploringitastheyare about to break groundonthe Winskillproject.

Johal agreed, sayingit would be an “irresponsible approach to decision making.” Council votedinopposition withonly Harvie, Guichonand Dosanjh infavour.

Theheated discussionended with Harvieopposed to making publicthe preliminaryanalysisonthelibrary by staff,promptingKruger to demand what the mayor wasafraidof, with Harvie respondingthe staffinformation wasnotcorrect.

Sayingheneeded to absorb the emotionofthe room; Hodgins toldthe Optimist following themeetinghe was certainlynot agitatedwhen he spoke to Harvieand simply suggestedit would be a good idea to talk.

But severalmembers ofcouncil counteredthemillionsinaddedcosts from puttinga library at Winskill would affect Delta’s financialpictureand impactothercommunityenhancementprojects,especiallyin North Delta which has many needs.

Kruger saidmovingthelibrary to Winskill hasnever been part of any conversationprior to residentsopposed

He addeditshould be a normal course to talkthe with the public, stakeholdersandmembers ofcouncilduring anengagementprocess.

“It’s very unfortunate councilis so dividedon basicissuesofprocess, but I’mnotdiscouraged …I don’tthink itshould be a surprise to anyonethat you’re going to see significantopposition to change,” he said.

Manarrestedfor suspectedtheftsinLadner

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Thanks to callsfromthe public, a 37-year-old manofnofixed address has beenarrested for suspected multiple theftsinLadner.

Some stolenproperty has been recoveredwhileother stolenitems remain outstanding, according to Delta policewhoon April7 were notifiedof a suspicious maleinLadner.

“Officers spoke withthe maleand couldnotdetermineanoffence.Later, officersdeterminedthat same male was suspected to be responsiblefor several theftsfrom cars aroundthe5500-block of49th Avenueandalsothe5300block ofCrescentDrive,” said Insp James Sandberginanews release.

“Officers relocatedthe maleand

arrested himfor theft and possession of stolenproperty. At thetime of the arrest,items were recovered that were believed to be stolen butnot yet reported. Additionally, several stolenitems remain outstanding.”

Sandberg saidofficers believe unreported thefts have occurred inthisarea andvictims have notcomeforward It is possibleofficers have already recovered stolenproperty and wouldlike to return it to its owners.

Officersarealso looking to recover stolen Milwaukee-brand tools.

To report additional thefts or to report findingthe stolen tools, call police at 604-946-4411.

The suspectisdescribed asa6’1” tall, male weighing approximately170 pounds, withshoulder-lengthbrown hairanda partial beard.

The man was released onanundertaking to appearincourt at a later date.

His name hasnot been released by policeashe hasnot been charged yet by Crowncounsel.

DPDspot 89 multi-taskingdrivers duringDistractedDriving Month

PHILMELNYCHUK pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Delta police’s blitzondistracteddrivinglastmonth saw89people collared at roadside,mostlybecause theywereon theircellphones.

Marchisknown asDistracted Driving AwarenessMonthwhere police take high-profileinitiatives in order to discouragedrivers fromusinganunsecured cellphone while behind thewheel.

AccordingtoICBC, you’remorethan three timeslikelytocrash if you’reusing yourphone while at thewheel.

Studiesalsoshowthatwhendriversuse ahandhelddevice,theirvisual attentionis reducedbyabout half.

TheMotor VehicleAct prohibits driversfromusing ahandheld mobile device whiledrivingand prohibits sendingany textsoremails.

The89motoristswho were caught, either gota $368fineorawarning, said Insp.James Sandberg.

Policearealwaysonthe lookoutfor

distracted talkers and drivers.

“Really, the campaign fordistracted drivingisa24/7/365-stylecampaign butweput aconcertedefforttodraw attention to the issueduringthe months ofdistracted driving… such as March,” Sandbergsaid.

TheRCMP’s BC HighwayPatrolalso did ablitzaround B.C.

“Acrossthe provinceinMarch,BC HighwayPatrolwrote almost2,800 tickets fordistracted driving,”said Supt. Mike Coylewith BC HighwayPatrol.

“Manyofthesedistracted driving tickets were writtenfor people using the highwaysystem-notmerelythose stopped at intersections.

“Thesenumbers provetwo things: One, we need to do better.Two,everyoneinB.C.ispayingthe consequences ofcollisionsthatcomefrom high-risk drivingbehaviours.

“Wealsowrote 873 tickets for people who were notwearing seat belts,including87tickets to parentswhose children were notproperlysecured.”

FraserRiverTunnelcanbebuilt, ‘workunderway,’saysminister

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Ananonymousletterdropped off at hisoffice hadSouth DeltaMLA IanPatonasking if technicalissues aredelayingworkontheFraser River Tunnel.

However, the Ministry of TransportationandTransitsaysthere arenosuchproblems.

Theletterclaims to have,“firsthandknowledge of significantdesign problems currentlydelayingthe advancement oftheproject.”

Thecontractoris “struggling to determine aviableconstruction method,”Paton saidinthelegislature April7,quotingfromtheletter.

Patonalsoasked Ministerof TransportationandTransitMike Farnworthwhy theprovince refused federalfundingforthe tunnel.

Farnworththough saidtheprovince hasn’t refused anyfunding sayingitisworking withthefederal government, “toensurethatB.C.gets asignificantfinancialcontributionin what is anation-building project.

“There’ssignificantworkunderway,”Farnworthsaid.

Accordingtotheministry in alater

statement, thereare no technical issues withtheproject.

“Theassertion that theFraser River TunnelProject’scontractoris‘strugglingtodetermine aviableconstructionmethod’ is simply untrue,” the ministry said by emailApril10.

Theministrysaidthattheprovincial team did“extensive” work to ensureitwas possible to builda tunnel, beforethecontractorwas selected.

“Thecontractor’steam, which includesimmersedtunnel experts from around the world, hasalsoconfirmedthe (constructability)ofthe projectand ismovingaheadonthe detaileddesign,”saidtheemail.

As well,engineering and investigationisunderwaytorefine thedesign “inadvanceofconstruction scheduledtoget underwayin2026.”

Theprovince hasbeencriticized for notacceptingamulti-milliondollarofferoffinancialassistance for the newtunnellastyearfromOttawa.

Theministrythough says it hasn’t received eithera formalverbalor writtenoffer.

Thenew Fraser RiverTunnel is expected to be built by 2030, replacingthe George Massey Tunnel.

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OPINION

Whereisour leadership?

Editor’sNote

IAN JACQUES

Intimesofunrest,when toughdecisionsneed to be madeorwhen youneed to bringthecommunity together, we look to ourleaders, in this case, our mayorfor guidance.

Atitledoesn’t make you aleader...your actionsdo,andtheactionsshown by Mayor George Harvie at Monday’s council meetingin North Deltashowed very poor leadership.

Harvieblasted Coun. Daniel Boisvert accusinghimofactinginappropriately by makingpublic last weekthat heis asking forthe current redevelopment application for Town Centre Mall to be withdrawn.

Thisdressing down ofanother public officialin such afashion was very unbecoming ofthe mayor’soffice.

Boisvert madethe statement, in a story,printedinthe April10issueofthe Optimist, following the releaseof the publicengagement report.

The report shows, among other things, that 73 percentofthosewhoengagedin some wayduringthe publicconsultation areopposed to some,or all,oftheproposal.

Alsoincludedintheengagement was morethan 6,800 signaturescollected on three separate petitions who are against theproposal. Theseare numbersthat simply can’t be ignored.

Thecity put together alengthy public engagementprocess. Following that, staff compileda report and Coun. Boisvert responded to that report and theconcerns fromthecommunity.

He didhis job, and Monday night, following theirheateddiscussion, council votedinfavourofencouraging Century Group to refinetheirproposal basedon feedback.

Theprocess, set out by the city, worked, so whatgameis Harvieplayinghere?

There was simply no reason to call out Boisvert fordoinghis jobandlistening to itscitizens.

Thenext municipalelectionis2026 –lessthan18months away. Clearly by what we saw Monday night the battlelines have beendrawn.

Communityactivismpaidoff

When Mayor

George Harvie offered to “listen to the public”in regard to possibly movinganew libraryfrom the Town Centre Mall to the new Winskill Aquatic Centre, how muchsincerityshould we placeintheidea?

Rather,thisnotioncould be viewed asa simple way to taketheheightof buildings outofthe equationin the Town Centre Mall application andfor Harvie to garner voter supportin Tsawwassen at electiontimein2026,which apparently isnow.

Communitygroupsand individualsthat have openly dismissedtheconceptof a library at the Town Centre, yetembraceanew library at Winskill,are subject to mockery.

On Monday night, Harvie’s motionfor staff to pursue the viabilityofadding$15-millionplus to the $130-million

Community Comment

Winskillproject, on ourdime, wasdefeated by the majority ofcouncil with bulletproof logic- somethingthat is rare these days.

Councilcorrectlynoted that anewlibraryamenity at the Town Centre Mall would not burden Delta’s taxpayers’ wallets,whileanewlibrary at Winskill would stretch Delta’s financial borrowing capandessentiallytake away budgeting work that has been completed to fundinfrastructure projects overthecoming

yearsacross Delta. Meanwhile,localcommunitygroupsthat have claimed victoryonthe Town Centre proposal have stated publicly theyarelookingforward to engaginginanewproposal withthecityand Century Group.

The publicengagement processis over, so itis unclearwhat thesegroup’s intentionsare.

In the case of the Tsawwassen Town Centre, communityactivism has paid offandthere willnot be any 24 storey towers builtonthat property by the current landowner, eventhough Harvie (as Coun. Jennifer Johal noted),initiated the“tower” conversation with Century Group at an economicdevelopment by asking them“to go even higher.”

It isunclearwhat a revised proposal willlooklike, butit willlikelynot be crafted by anyoneotherthancityplannersandthedeveloper.

MIKE SCHNEIDER

Avoiduseofrodenticides

Editor:

Spring is awonderful time,when we seewildlife busilytendingnests, searchingforfood and generallytryingtomake aliving. Unfortunately,it mayalsobeatimewhen wildlife becomes bothersome to us,their human neighbours.

In Tsawwassen,there have been reportsof slow-moving,apparently stunnedratsandmice, outinthe daylight hours, whichisunusual. Therea-

sonisthey’ve been poisonedbyfirst-generation rodenticides,perfectly legal, butextremelycruel and dangeroustowildlife andtheenvironment.

Thesepoisons cause slowand painfulinternal bleeding overdays. Furthermore,these weak,dyingratsandmice areeasypreyforowls, eaglesand hawks, who in turn, succumbtothe effectsofthe rodenticides.

Theyalsotakethem back to theirnestsand

feed themtotheir young, whoare more vulnerable.

Iurgehomeownersto manage infestationproblems responsiblybyusing quick-killtrapsandusing exclusiontacticstokeep rodentsfrombuildings, as does the City of Delta.

Also, donotfeed wildlife, such as raccoonsand squirrels.Human/wildlife conflictsdonotneed to causeanimal sufferingor harm to theenvironment. We have achoice.

DebraProbert

Pleaseleavesnakes alone

Editor:

Ihavewritten acoupleofletters the past few yearsaboutthe harassment of garter snakes at the BoundaryBay hibernaculum.

Despitesignsasking people to respect them,peoplearestilldisturbing the snakes by walkingonthe rocksthatconstitutetheirhomeorpicking themup.

Oneofthe Delta NaturalistSociety’s members volunteersagooddealofher time to:keepwatch overthe snakes, educatepeople aboutourlocalgarter snakes,andprovide valuableinformation to oursocietyand to Metro Vancouver Parks.

In acommunitywheregooddeeds

arefrequentlyrecognized and applauded,this volunteeris beingsubjectedto verbalabuse.

I’mnotsurewheretheexpression, “no good deed goesunpunished” came from, but Ihateto think there’s truthinit.

A coupleofothermembershavenow offered to help,and I’dlike to thinkthey, alongwiththeoriginal volunteer,will be treatedwith respect.

Iftheyask people not to walkonthe rocksorrefrainfrompicking up snakes, theyare not beingrudeorpresumptuous. Harassmentofthe snakesisnot just unkind,it’s illegal.

ElizabethPerrin, director,DeltaNaturalists Society

Don’tforgetaboutthedisabled

Editor:

Thiselectionisn’t just abouttariffs.Canada’s nextfederal government will have to addressissues critical to the rightsof people withdisabilities andimprovethingslike the Canada Disability Benefitandaccessto affordable,adaptable housing.

Upholdingthe rightsof people withdisabilitiesis acoredemocratic value andcentral to Canadian identity. People withdisabilities

continue to be disproportionatelyaffected by thehousing crisisandthe skyrocketing costofliving. They’redeniedaccessto services becausebusinessescan’t bebothered to do simple things,like build awheelchair ramp and governments can’t be bothered to make them. And people withdisabilitiesaretreated like childreninneed of help ratherthan autonomous adults.

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United Way’s community approach addresses rising cost of food

PHILMELNYCHUK pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

United Way BC is launchinga Food Appeal, withthe goalof puttingany money raised towardslocalfood programs, food hubsand Food Link.

According to the United Way, halfa million peoplein B.C. each day,don’t have enough to eat, whilefood costs keep climbing.

This year,the United Way says food willcost the average Canadian householdanother $800.

To help reduce scenarioswhere people have to choose between eating and paying rent ortaking the bus, the United Way is supporting108 partner organizationsaround

B.C. and hascreated a network of regionalcommunityfood hubs.

Last year,inthe Lower Mainlandalone,the hubsprovidedmorethan 2.2millionmealsand 936,000food hampers.

Thefood hub networks consistofnon-profit partners, farms,and businessesall working to meetfood needs.

People canaccess food,developfood literacy and wellnessprogramming, andwrap-around services such asmental health support, employment services, child care, says the United Way.

The hubsalsooffer chances to volunteeror participatelocally.

“United Way Regional Community Food Hubs areaninnovative, local

response to food security,and we aregratefulforthe Ministryof Social Developmentand Poverty Reductionfor theongoinginvestment and strong partnership to supportthisinitiative,” says the United Way website.

Oneofthefood hubs nearby is theDRS DeltaEarthwise Society on Third Avenue,in Tsawwassen.

The societyoperates Earthwise Farmswhich followsaholistic, sustainable approach to farming, whereprofits areused to support educationand socialprograms.

The United Way’s Food Linkoffersdeliveryof food and basicnecessities.

Tuesday, April22,2025 at 7:30 p.m. School BoardOffice 4585 HarvestDrive,Delta

This is an opportunityfor thepublictoprovide inputonthe 2025/2026 DeltaSchoolDistrict draftbudget. Budget recommendationswill be released on Thursday,April 17,2025 andwill beposted totheschool district websiteatwww.deltasd.bc.ca.

Thepublic will be able to providefeedback on thedraft budget in the following ways:

•Speak at theSpecial Public BoardMeetingonTuesday,April 22. To sign up to speak, please emailKrystel at kaquino@deltaschools.ca.

•Sendanemail to budget@deltaschools.ca before Monday,April 21.

•Completea shortsurveythatwill be availableonthe district websitefromApril 17 until April21.

Connectwithus:

www.deltasd.bc.ca• @deltasd37 •facebook.com/deltaschooldistrict

Deltapoliceremembercolleague

whodiedonduty25yearsago

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

A roadsidememorial has been setinthegroundasa permanent tribute to a Delta Police Departmentofficerwhodiedwhile on duty,25 years ago.

Const. Mark Nieuwenhuis was killedwhenhis policemotorcycle crashed at thecornerof River Road and RussellDriveastheofficer was responding to a call, April8,2000.

Seniorofficers gathered at the site April8and laidflowers at the smallconcretememorial bearing his name.

“Hiscourage, service,and sacrifice remaina lasting part of our department’shistory andidentity,” police saidonline.

Nieuwenhuis wason patrol at 2 a.m. and was responding to reports that a car had beeninvolved in adrag race at Tilbury Industrial Park.

He was36 yearsoldand left behinda wifeandthree young children, saidthe Delta police website.

“Const. Nieuwenhuis wasa well respectednine-yearmemberofthe Delta Police Department.”

Police saidthat Nieuwenhuis wascommitted to his work inthe

traffic sectionand particularly,his work onthe motorcycle, ashe said that while policeare responsible for making thecommunity safe, thisalso meant making the roads safe.

He used anenforcementand education-oriented approach andalsowroteanarticle inthe Optimist each month abouttraffic safety.

Delta policenoted the occasionon social media, which still prompted comments.

“Stillmissthat bigsmileandthat goofy,contagious laugh. Rest easy, my friend,” saidone.

Anotheraddedthat it seems just like yesterdaywhenhe sawhim showing offhisnew policebike.

“I thinkofhimwhenI ride through Deltaon my motorcycle!”

Onecommentthough saidshe had seenaccidents at that corner andhoped thememorial wouldn’t get damaged.

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Delta Police ChiefHarj Sidhu lays floweratmemorial,April8.

DeltaSchoolDistrictgets provincialupgradefunds

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Playground Equipment Programfunding streams.

but wasnot successful in gettingmoneyforthat project.

The Delta School District got abouta third ofitsannual wishlist approved forprovincialfundingof school upgradeprojects.

A report to the board of educationonthe district’s proposed 2025/2026 capital plan, submitted last September, notesthe province responded by approving$1,750,000for severalimprovements.

Required to submit a listof capitalprojectsfor fundingannually, the board had requested a totalof$5,420,000for projectsthat areinthe School Enhancement Program, Carbon Neutral CapitalProgramand

Thedistrict received fundingfor someofits wishlistincluding a roof renewal at Delta Secondary,ahighvoltage transformer upgrade at Seaquam Secondary,as wellas food equipmentand infrastructure at Gibson Elementary, Holly Elementary, McCloskey Elementaryand Sands Secondary.

Thedistrict last year was successfulinits requestfor$195,000 foranewaccessible playground at Heath Elementary. Thedistrict hadalso appliedfor fundingforaccessible playground equipment at Gibson Elementary

Thedistricttried again inits latest funding request, butonce again wasn’t successful.

However, last fall,the district received some goodnewswhenthe provinceamendedits response to the school board’s2024/25 submission, madein September 2023, by including a majorproject.

The government amendedits approvals to alsoincludea$9-millionLadner Elementary six-classroomaddition. That project, combined withotherthe approved projectsthat year, represented a $10.74-million investmentin Delta by theprovince.

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MetroVancouverdefers$1.1Binspending,warnsoftighterwateruse

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The Metro Vancouver RegionalDistrict announced Thursday it is punting$1.1billionof infrastructure spending down the road,while claimingit hasfound $364millionofoperating savings overthenextfour years to help cutproperty taxesandfees.

Amongprojects being deferredare water serviceupgrades.

Thedistrict has cautioned eventighter water restrictions may be needed duringdroughts.

The rootofthe recent savingscrusadecomes from public calls to tightenthedistrict’s budgetfollowing a record increase to taxesandfees for2025.

The averageincrease this yearforahouseholdbilltallied25.3 per cent. Thiscomesasthe district has soughtfundingforthe North Shore WastewaterTreatment Plant, whichis over budget by about$2.8billion, as wellasa suiteofnew infrastructureprojects.

Overthenextfive years, Metro Vancouver hadplannedforfive per centincreases to its portionofahousehold’s property taxbill.

But withthenew potentialcost savings,the boardisnowprojecting a2.5 percentincrease in 2026andathree percent increase in2027.

Households will pay $875on averageforall of Metro Vancouver’s region-wide services this year. Those services

includedrinking water, wastewater management, solid waste management, airquality regulation, regional parks, regional planningandthe Invest Vancouver economic development agency.

Basedonthenewprojectionsfor2026,households will payon average $896,down $22fromthe previousprojectionof $918.

“Overthe past fewmonths, Metro Vancouver hasdone a detailedanalysisof our operating budgetand morethan300infrastructure projects,identifying significantopportunities to reduce spending,” Metro board chairand Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley said.

Ofthe$1.1billionin delayed infrastructure

spending, $531million relates to delaying what Metro Vancouver describesas“upgrade projects” such as creatinga “phaseddelivery approach” to the Iona WastewaterTreatment Plant.

Therearefurtherproposed reductionsof$189 million,whichare“mostly attributable to regulatory andengagement delays” inthe Northwest Langley Wastewater Treatmentprogram anddesigndelaysin theAnnacis Wastewater Treatment Plant Stage 5 expansion.

“Staffare working with wastewatertreatmentplantoperations to ensurethat thesedelays have minimalimpact to theoperationofthe existing wastewatertreat-

mentprocesses,” stated an April9 report to the board.

Delays to the CoquitlamLake Water Supplyand Coquitlam Water Main will save $207million.

“Theimpactofdelays incompletionofthese largegrowthprojects can be partiallymitigated throughenhancededucationandenforcement activities at the locallevel to reduce boththe total volumeof waterneeded forthe summeras wellas the peak waterdemands.

“More stringent summer wateruse restrictionsmightalso be required during droughtconditions,” stated the report,which addedtherearefurtherproposed delays for resilienceprojects,

includinga supply tunnelin Richmondandan upgrade to the Seymour water main.

Thedistrictisexpected to save $153million with reduced debt servicing, and$143millionin “resourceoptimization andefficiencies.”

Thoseitemsarethe largestpiecesofthe$364 millionofoperating savingsexpected between 2026and2029.

Theshort-term savings areinaddition to more than$650millionin deferralsidentified withinthedistrict’s2024-28 Five-Year Financial Plan capitalprogram.

BIV hasasked Metro Vancouverwhat projects have been deferred but hasnot received a responseasof publication.

PebbleHill Reservoir tennis courts returning

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Acontractorfor Metro Vancouver will restorethe tenniscourts at Pebble Hill Park this spring.

That’s the latest update fromthe regionaldistrictonthe Pebble Hill Reservoir seismicupgradeproject at the park which has beencompleted. The tenniscourtson top had to be closed duringthat majorupgrade.

Metronotes work onthe tennis courts maytake approximately two monthsand will happeninside the reservoirfencing.

Asmall storagetrailer will be setup onthe site for materialsand equipment.

The work will includeinstalling posts and benchesfor the new tenniscourts and applyinganew sports surface coating.

Metroalso notesthe surfacecoating is weatherdependent and requires at least two weeksofcontinuousdryand warm weather.

“Weunderstandtheimportanceof restoringthe tenniscourts as soonas possibleand apologizeforanyinconve-

The courts will remaincloseduntil Metro Vancouver completesproject.

nience ourdelayed schedule may have caused Thank youfor yourcontinued patienceas we are in thefinal steps ofcompletingthisessentialproject. Please contact ourcommunityliaisonif you have any questionsorcomments,” Metroexplains.

In 2022, thecityenteredacost-sharing agreement withthe regionaldistrict to replacethefour tenniscourtsonce the reservoirupgrades were complete. Delta hasdecidednot to addpickleballcourts at the park,following communityconcerns aboutnoise.

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B.C.Conservativessaygov’tshouldstartoverontradebill

PHILMELNYCHUK pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

B.C.’s Economic Stabilization (Tariff Response) Act may have beenfixed by theNDP government, but B.C. Conservatives sayit should just be forgotten.

Introducedin March, Bill7 wascriticized heavilyforgivingthepremier power tochange legislationor regulationsfor two years without going to thelegislature.

South DeltaMLA Ian Paton saidthecriticism of Bill7 has beenextensive,forcingthepremier toback down.

“Thisbill wouldgrant thepremierunprecedented power to override provincial laws, bypass democratic checks and impose feesand regulations, withoutconsult-

ingthelegislature orthe peopleof B.C. it’s a bold move to centralize power inhis hands,” Paton said.

Butamendments removingthat part of thebillandafewother changes, wereintroduced April2, said Peter Milobar, Conservative MLAfor Kamloops Centre.

The B.C. government introduced thebillin response to theongoing threatof sweeping U.S. tariffson Canadianproducts.

Milobar said Monday (April7)that theopposition still hasother concerns aboutprocurement, andtheprovision that couldallow widespread road tolling, and a sunset clause on removal offreetrade barriers.

Instead,he saidthe governmentshould just

scrapthebillentirelyand bringinnewlegislation to remove internal trade barriers between B.C. andotherprovinces.

“Fundamentally, we’re justsaying look,it’s still a very flawed bill.All the same peoplethat were raisingconcerns about part fourandother sections, still have concerns

aroundtheother parts,” Milobar said.

“So, repealthebill. Bringina standalone piece surroundinginterprovincialtrade barriers, andlet’s geton withit.”

Milobarthough said the latterisa tough issueas B.C. has many regulationsand labour mobilityandprofessional

skill requirementsthat preventfree trade within Canada.

“We’re the secondworstprovinceinthe country. Only Quebec is worse,” Milobar said.

“That’s why we’re saying, if we’re going to do this,don’tdoa halfmeasure. Remove them.And removingthemmeans

B.C. businessesand professionals canthen compete ona national stageand we have every confidencethat our manufacturersand our labourforce willcompete very well againstthe rest of Canada.”

Thebill was scheduled fordebate in committee at a later date.

We valueand care aboutour Canadian

ThisEaster Weekend,April18,19 &20,thePointRobertsInternational Marketplaceisoffering aspecialexchangerateforCanadiancashat.80 cents,givingyoumorevalue($1U.S.is$1.25Canadianforthisweekend, cashonly). We’recommitted to givingyouthebestshoppingexperience possible.Afterall,you’remorethancustomers– you’reourfriendsand neighbours. (NotvalidonLottoandScratchtickets.)

Delta SouthMLAIan Paton.

The DeltaHospitaland CommunityHealthFoundationwould like to extend ahugethank youto the SouthDelta MinorHockeyAlumni Society fortheir generous$30,100 donation from the fourth annualAlumni CharityHockeyTournament.Thisincredible contribution will go toward purchasing Orthopedic SurgerySets forDelta Hospital Campus of Care’s growingsurgicaldepartment.

CityofDeltawantstoimprovefirehallinteriors

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Delta hasissued a requestforbidsfromarchitecturalfirms withexperience inthedesignofnewor renovationofexistingfire hallsfacilities to guidea multi-phased designexercisefocusedon updating Deltafire halldormitory and washroom spaces.

Theproject wouldinclude spacesforon-dutyfirefighting personnelacrossallof Delta’s existingfire halls.

Delta’s sevenoperational fire halls vary in age, scale,and configuration,thecitynotes, addingmostofthefacilities employgroupedorshared use amenitiesfor boththedormi-

tory and washroom/shower spaces.

Thenewest of Delta’s fire halls,locatednearthe Boundary Bay Airport, incorporates single-usedormitory and washroom/shower spaces foron-dutyfirefighting personnel.

Thecitynotesthat the resultingdesign standardand schematicdesignprocess will shapea multi-yeardesign andconstructioninitiative to improvethefunctionaluse spacefor personnelacrossall thefire halls.

Thecity last yearalsoissued a requestforbidsforaconsultant to developanew Fire Department Master Plan, examiningthe currentorgani-

Openedin2019, Fire HallNo.4,locatednearthe Boundary BayAirport, isalsothecity’sEmergencyOperationsCentre.

zationandprovidea strategic directionforthenextdecade ormore.

Thetaskis to evaluate theentire Delta Fire current

servicedeliverymodeland organizational structureand provide recommendationsfor improvementsintheshort, mediumandlong terms,

according to the city.

Theconsultantis to review andprovide recommendations to Delta Fire by gaugingits presentandfuture capabilities in termsofits current mandate andanticipated future requirements.

Theprocess willconsider, amongotherfactors, projected city populationgrowthand development.

Theextensive reviewis to include currentfacilities and make recommendations onlocation, number, size, responsetimesand overall requirements,as wellasassess thelocationoffire halls1,2 and5,examiningoptionsfor alternative, improved locations.

Deltapoliceonline reportingnot wellused by public

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

A Delta Police Department(DPD) online reporting toolis not wellutilized by the public.

That’s according to a report by Chief Harj Sidhu to the police boardonthedepartment’s Online Incident Reporting System(OIRS), whichallows residents to report a rangeofnonemergencyincidents online.

Sinceit was launched in2020,the system has

expanded to accept reportson vandalism, fraudandlost property allunder$10,000,as well asfoundproperty,theft over$10,000 withno suspectidentified,traffic incidentsandhit-andruns withnoinjuriesand the suspector suspect’s licenceplateunknown.

Each report submittedis reviewed and dispatched forofficer attendance,ensuring thatincidents reported receivethe samelevelof reviewasthose reported throughthenon-emergencyphoneline.

The systemis available 24/7,althoughincoming reportsareonlyactively monitored between 7 a.m. and7 p.m. with reports submitted outsidethosehoursprocessedthefollowing day.

Themostcommonly reported incident types in2024showsashiftin trends with generalcommunityconcernsthe most reported category, followed by trafficconcernsandtheft.

“The systemaligns withtheDPD’s No Call TooSmallphilosophy, offeringanaccessible

andconvenient wayfor community members to report incidents.Each report submittedonline is reviewed anddispatched forofficer attendance,ensuringthat incidents reported through the system receive the same levelof reviewas those reported via the non-emergencyphone line,” the report explains.

The report notes that last yeartheDPD received 305 reports throughthe OIRS, averaging 25 reports permonth. That has remainedconsistent

sincethe system’s launch.

However, the system remains “significantly underutilized”as2025 has seen theDPD receive approximately24,000 callsfor service, butonly 1.25 percent(about300 calls) were submitted through theonline system, the report notes.

“Whilethe system servesasaconvenient optionfor reporting, it hasnot seen significant growth in usage,” the report adds.

Severalfactors may be contributing to thelow

usageincluding public awarenessandaccessibilityandthelimited reporting categories.

“Toensurethe system meetsthe needsofthe communityand remains aneffective resource, a workinggroup willconductafull reviewin 2025. While we donotintend to replacephone-based reporting, we recognize theneed to maximize the system’s potential andensureit servesas aneffective toolforcommunityengagementand crime reporting,”the report adds.

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YouthleadersatKPUawardedforprideadvocacy

Two Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) studentsare being recognized for demonstratingexceptional youth prideleadership.

DestinyLangand Liam Ruel were named Emerging Youth Leaders

in Sher Vancouver’s 2024 January Award,which highlights youthwho exhibit outstandingcommitment, leadership andadvocacyforthe 2SLGBTQIA+community.

Ruel,whoisa Delta resident, advocacy began

at KPU, wherehecofoundedtheuniversity’s Pride Societyand worked asaPride Peer Leader.

Asa researcher,he isinvolved ina study at KPU that isexploringhow to improve the educationalexperiences

of2SLGBTQIA+ postsecondary students.

Ruel,whoisa two-time recipientofKPU’sPride Advocacy Student Award, recentlygraduatedfrom theuniversity’s Bachelor ofArtsin Psychology program withaminorin counsellingpsychology.

anddentalplan.Lang haspreviously been recognized for theiradvocacy efforts with KPU’s Justice, Equity,Diversity and Inclusion Award and Pride Advocacy Student Award.

“Inwhat’s been a very uncertaintimefor 2SLGBTQIA+ rights,and trans rightsin particular, it brought mealotof joy to read aboutalltheincredible work the other award winnersaredoingintheir communities,” said Ruel. “Whilethere’s stillatremendousof work to be done, I’m very proudof theprogress we’ve made at KPU, andIhopeit’s laid afoundationforfuture advocacyandcommunity building.”

LangisaPride Peer Leader at KPU and a

Delta’s Liam Ruel was namedanEmerging Youth Leaderin Sher Vancouver’s 2024 January Award.

third-year Bachelor of Design in Fashionand Technology student at the Wilson Schoolof Design. They previously served asthe Queer Students Representativefor the Kwantlen Student Association,wherethey successfullyadvocated to add gender-affirming care coverage to itshealth

“WhileIamincrediblyhonoured to be recognized for my 2SLGBTQIA+advocacy by Sher Vancouver,knowing that I can make tangible, life-changingimprovements to thelivesofindividualsandthecommunityasawholeis rewardinginitself,” says Lang. “Inlightof our current socio-political climate, it isessentialthat we keep us safe— we amplify our queerelders, we protect ourqueer youth,and we take care of each other as we fight for a better future.”

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AConnectwith Candidates: WhyYour VoteMatters

sthecountrypreparesfor apivotalfederalelection, theimportanceofeach vote hasneverbeenmore pressing.Theoutcomeofthis election willshape thefutureof issuesrangingfrominflationand economicstabilityto civilrights, internationalrelations, and thecomplexitiesoftariffsand trade. Thecandidatesrunning forofficearevyingtoleadour nationthroughthesecritical challenges,andit’sessentialto understandwheretheystandon thesepressingmatters.

Thiselectionwilldetermine thedirectionofpoliciesthat affecteveryaspectofourlives— fromtheeconomytopersonal freedoms,fromglobalrelations tonationalsecurity.Now,more thanever, itiscrucialtoengage with thecandidatesandhear directlyfromthemabouttheir visionforourfuture.

To helpyoumakeaninformed decision,wearefeaturing this

“Connect withCandidates” specialsectionasaopt-in advertisingfeature.Inthisspace, thecandidates have prioritized sharing theirplatformswith you, ourreaders,soyoucan learnfirsthand howtheir policies willimpactyourcommunity and thecountryasawhole. Thisisanopportunitytoengage directlywiththe individuals asking for your vote and ensure their visionaligns with your valuesand priorities.

Votingisnot just aright—it’s aresponsibility.By takingthe timetoresearchthecandidates, ask questions,andunderstand wheretheystand onthe issues thatmatter mostto you, youare playing acriticalrole inshaping thefutureofournation.

Getinformed. Get involved. Andmakesure your voiceis heardinthis crucialelection.

MattBlair Publisher,DeltaOptimist

JessySahota

RIDING:DELTA

Facts aboutme

Iwas thefirst member of my familyto complete post-secondary education andbecome amember of theDelta Police Department.

Iwas honoured to be recognizedglobally as oneof thetop40police officers under40bythe InternationalAssociation of Chiefs ofPolice (I.A.C.P).

For my Policeserviceand volunteersports coaching, Ireceivedthe Queen’s Platinum Jubileemedal. Iammarried to my high school sweetheart.

reach me at phone 7783094784 email info@jessysahota.ca website jessysahota.ca

Q What made youdecide to standinthiselection?

A Idecidedtorun forpublic officebecause our country needsa significantchange in direction. For10 years, theLiberalshave proven theyshow little regardfor taxpayerfunds andhaveamassed arecord levelofdebtand inflationmakinglife unaffordable.Wepay asignificant amountof taxes, yet we arenot receivingadequateservices. In addition, apivotal moment formeoccurred twoyears ago when afellowpolice officerand friend, Greg Pierzchala,was tragically shot and killedinthe lineofdutybyarepeatviolent criminal whowas outonbail. Witnessing thegrief ofhisfamily wasa turningpoint forme. That day, IdecidedI woulddoeverythinginmypower to make sure criminalsare held accountable.

Q Howdoyou findout what people'sconcernsare?

A As apoliceofficer in Delta,Iinteract withthe public everydayandlearn howpeopleare strugglingfirsthand.Onthiscampaign,Ihavealso spent18monthsknockingondoors,chattingon thephone,and listeningtothe concernsof Delta voters directly.Theyhaveshared with me that we need achangeingovernmentbecause life has gottenworse undertheLiberals. We cannot afford afourth Liberal term.The increasedcost of living, high taxationand inflation, stagnanteconomic growth, andrising crimelevelsare allveryconcerning. What Ihearat thedoorsisvotersareresonatingwiththe innovativesolutionsput forward byPierre Poilievreand theConservativePartytoput Canada first -for achange.

Natasa Sirotic RIDING:DELTA

Facts aboutme

Thisis my firsttime running.

Ihavelivedin Tsawwassenfor14years. Iamamathematics teacher andanentrepreneur IimmigratedtoCanada intheearly90’swithmy husband,bothelectrical engineers,andourtwo youngdaughtersinthe faceof abreakdownofour homecountry,Yugoslavia. Amother offour adult children andgrandmother tothree grandchildren, Ialsohadthejoyand privilegeofeducating thousandsof students.

reach me at phone 6043371766 email natasa.sirotic@teamppc.ca website peoplespartyofcanada.ca/ candidate/natasa-sirotic

Q What made you decide to stand in thiselection?

A Withthecurrent government atthehelm,our country haslostits way.I am deeplydissatisfied withtherisingcost of livingandinflation. It istime forreform- on asystemiclevel. Iamdrawn tothe PPC’ssolution-orientedsystemicapproach that addressesthe rootcausesofourcountry’sailments.

Q What majorissues do you thinkhaveto be addressed in the next fouryears?

A Downsizingthe governmentand freeingupthe economy, restoringourhealthcare system, stopping mass immigration –all through responsible,accountableand transparent governance. Stayingoutof foreign wars and putting Canadians first will restore us to beonce againa peaceful,prosperous country.

Q Whatareas of specificexpertise will you bringto your riding/constituents?

A Ibring my experienceinleadership and expertise in criticalthinking and problemsolving.Iwill bringthe Voice of Reason tothe Houseof Commons.

Q If thereisone change you couldhelpbring about -whatwoulditbe?

A Ending the opiate crisis andgiving allpeoplea compellingandbright futuretoliveinto.

Q Howdo you findoutwhatpeople'sconcerns are?

A Ilisten, learnand lead. Iamcaring,sincere, thoughtful,and intelligent.

Q What wouldyou likeyour legacyasan elected MP to be?

A Trafficsituationsolved –Masseytunnel replaced providing for min50-yearspan of meeting the needs of alltypesofcommutes for agrowing community.

JillMcKnight

IliveinLadner,andhavelivedin Deltaforthelast42years. Igrewupinourfamilybusinessof 28years,SouthCoastCasuals,and for20+years, Iwasinvolvedinthe organizationoftheLadnerVillage Market.Mostrecently, Iwas ExecutiveDirectoroftheDelta Chambersince2021.

Iearned aBachelorofCommerce inEntrepreneurshipfromUVIC. Iamapassionatevolunteerand havereceivedthe2024King CharlesIIICoronationMedal,the QEIIPlatinumJubileePin,and the2019VolunteeroftheYear award.

Q Whatmadeyoudecidetostandinthiselection?

A Thiselectioncomesatapivotalmoment—forCanadaand forDelta.Withgrowingthreatstoourdemocracyand sovereigntyfromfigureslikeTrump,weneedstrong, principledleadershipthatputsourcommunitiesfirst.I believeinMarkCarney’svision—onethatdefends Canadianvaluesandsupportsworkersandbusinessesalike. AstheformerExecutiveDirectoroftheDeltaChamberof CommerceandpastPresidentoftheLadnerBusiness Association,I’vespentyearsadvocatingforDelta’s businesses,workers,andfamilies. Iknowthatwhenlocal businessessucceed,ourwholecommunitythrives. I’msteppingupbecauseDeltaneeds atrusted,collaborative voiceinOttawa—someonewholistens,leadswithintegrity, andbringspeopletogethertogetrealthingsdone.

Thirdly,publicsafety.WeneedtomakesureallCanadians feelsafeinourcommunities.ThecomprehensiveLiberal PublicSafetyplanwill:

-stoptheflowofdrugsandgunsfromtheUnitedStates, -strengthenourlawenforcementandjusticesystem, includingaddressingbailreform, -protectourcommunityspacesandmostvulnerable populations,and -investinourRCMP,CBSAandarmedforcestorespondto threatstoourpopulations.

Lastly,DeltaneedsactionontheGeorgeMasseyTunnel replacement.Thisvitalinfrastructureprojectislongoverdue, andit’scriticaltothemobility,productivityandeconomic growthofDeltaandoursurroundingmunicipalities. Iam pleasedthatinhistriptoDelta,Mr.Carneyreferencedthe $5billionNationalTradeInfrastructureFundwhichoffersa pathforwardforthisproject.

Authentic leadership— resilient, collaborative,and deeplycommitted toDelta—always listening,learning, andgrowingwith thecommunityto build abrighter futuretogether.

Q Whatmajorissuesdoyouthinkhavetobeaddressedin the nextfouryears?

A As IspeakwithpeopleacrossDelta,fourkeyprioritieskeep comingup—andthey’llrequirestrong,steadyleadership overthenextfouryears.

First,wemustprotectoureconomy.PresidentTrump’s tariffsare arealthreattoCanadianjobs,businesses,and sovereignty.Weneed aserious,unifiedresponse—onethat investsinCanadianbusinesses,workers,andinnovationto strengthenanddiversifyoureconomyfromwithin.Strong businessesarethecornerstoneofstrongcommunities. Second,housing.Toomanypeople—especiallyyoung families—can’taffordtostayinthecommunitiestheygrew upin.Weneedtobuildhomessmarterandfaster,using Canadiantechnology,materials,andlabour.Weneedto expandontheinvestmentsliketheHousingAccelerator Fundandlookformoreopportunitiestobuildtheright projectstoaddresstheneedsinourriding.

Deltadeservesleadershipthatlistens,actsandgetsresults. That’swhatI’mheretodeliver.

Q WhatwouldyoulikeyourlegacyasanelectedMPtobe?

A Iwantmylegacytobeoneofaccessibility,integrity,and impact.Thatnomatterwhoyouvotedfor,youknewmy doorwasalwaysopen—andthatmyteamand Iwerehere tohelp.

Ibelieverealleadershipmeanslisteningfirst,embracing diverseperspectives,andworkingacrossdifferencesto deliverresults. Iwanttobeknownassomeonewhobrought peopletogether,askedthehardquestions,andnever stoppedadvocatingforDelta.

Mylegacy, Ihope,willbe astronger,moreconnected community—wherepeoplefeltheard,respected,and empoweredtosucceed.Whereboldideasbecamereal solutions.AndwhereDeltaalwayshad apassionate, principledvoiceinOttawa.

reachmeat

phone 2368082877

email Info@jillmcknight.ca website JillMcKnight.ca

RIDING:DELTA Elect Jill

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LadnerLawnBowlingopenhousethisSaturday

Jointhefun at the LadnerLawn Bowling Club’s openhousethis Saturday, April19from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,anddiscoverafantastic gamefor everyone.

TheLadnerLawn Bowling Clubislocated at 512847 Ave. (across fromthe McKee Senior’s Centre).

Lawn bowlingis perfectforall agesand skill levels. Enjoy outdooractivity, make new friends, and bowl yearroundon ourartificial surface. The cluboffers casualdrop-inplay and competitive tournaments forthoseinterested.

The clubhouseis a vibrant social hub, hosting everythingfromdinners to card nightsand specialcelebrations. New to bowling?Friendly

coaches will teach you the ropes, andthe club provides bowlsfor your first year. Just wearflatsoledshoes.

Comeexperiencethe joyof lawn bowling! Rain orshine, we’ll see you there.

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Optimist presentssecondannual caregiverand senior expo

The Delta Optimist, alongside sponsorsand communityorganizations,isproud to presentits secondannual Caregiverand Senior

Expo. The event will be held at theLadner Community Centre (4734 51 St, Delta) onFriday, April25from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

The Expo is anexcellent wayfor you to keep your business top-ofmind withunpaid caregiversand seniorswho arelookingfor resources to helpthem care for themselvesorlovedones. In addition to gathering valuableinformation fromthecollectionof vendortables, attendees can choose to attendone oftheshortpresentations plannedinthebreakout room.

The Expo is free for the public to attend.

TheLadnerLawn BowlingClubishostinganopeningseasonopenhousethis Saturday, April19from10a.m.to2

EASTER WORSHIP

St.DavidAnglicanChurch www.stdavidsdelta.com

Good Friday, April18,12 pm

Stations of theCross;Voices at theCross

Holy Saturday,April 19, 7pm Lighting of PaschalCandle, RenewalofBaptismal Vows, Holy Communion

Easter Day, April20,10 am ResurrectionofChrist

1115-51aStreet,Delta,BC (cul-de-sacat51aStreetand10aAvenue)

Tel:(604)9434737

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Palm Sunday -April 13th

10 am Sung Eucharist

Maundy Thursday- April17th 7pmService

Good Friday -April 18th 10 am Service

Holy Saturday -April 19th 7pmEasterVigil

Easter Sunday -April 20th

10 am Sung Eucharist

AllSaintsAnglican Church

4755 ArthurDrive, Delta, BC V4K1P2 604-946-8413 •hello@allsaintsladner.org

Benediction LutheranChurch

5575 - 6th Avenue, 56th Street Tsawwassen Phone:943-3432

We inviteeveryonetojourney throughHoly Weekwith servicesonMaundyThursday at7pm,GoodFridayat2pmand EasterSundayat9am. Pleasevisitourwebsiteat benedictionlutheran.org

HolyWeek at

Sacred Heart CatholicChurch

3900ArthurDrive, Ladner sacredheartparish.ca

Holy Thursday: Mass of theLord’s Supper at7:00pm

Good Friday: Solemn Liturgy: TheLord’s Passionat3:00pm

HolySaturday: Easter Vigil at9:00pm

EasterSunday: Massesat9:00am, 11:00am and1:00pm

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An eventdesigned to help unpaidcaregiversand elderlyspousesnavigatetheir caregivingjourneyby providing helpfulinformationand supportiveresources.

Learn abouthelpful products &servicesprovided by localbusinesses.

FreeCoffeeandDonuts forEarlyBirds FRIDAY,APRIL25 1-4:30pm

TheOpeningCeremonywillbeattended by MayorGeorgeHarvieandmembers oftheCityCouncil.

Speaker

KARENTYRELL

1:30 pm &2:30pm

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Join KarenTyrell, aCanadian Dementia Consultantand Educator,todiscovereffective communicationstrategies fordementiacare. Inthissession, Karenwillprovideaninsightful overviewofdementia and shareher topthree survivaltips forfamilycaregivers.

ContactIanat ijacques@delta-optimist.com or 604-998-3616

DeltaYouthTheatrewinsbigat CanadaYoungTheatreAwards

DYT continues to provide high-quality, pre-professional theatre training for young performers acrossthe Lower Mainland

Delta Youth Theatre

(DYT)isthrilled to announcethat it has beenhonoured with two prestigious awards at the Canadian Young Theatre Awards,heldthe evening of Sunday, April6in Vancouver.

Thecompany’s Spring 2024productionof Finding Nemo Jr. received accoladesfor Outstanding ProgramProductionand OutstandingCreative Team, solidifying DYT’s reputationasaleaderin youththeatre in Canada.

As DTY approaches its10-yearanniversary, these awards mark a significantmilestoneinthe company’s journey. The recognition servesas a meaningfulcelebration ofadecadededicated

to empoweringyoung performersandcreatingexceptionaltheatre experiencesforthecommunity.

Theheartwarming andvisually stunning productionof Finding Nemo Jr. wasdirected by the dynamicduo Tony BartonandTracy Neff, whosecreativevisionand dedication to youtharts educationbroughtthe undersea worldof Nemo to lifeon stage.

Theirefforts,along withtheentire team’s tireless work, wererecognized withthe award for OutstandingCreative Team,celebratingexcellenceindirection, choreography, music, design, and overallproduction coordination.

Associationishosting their annualEaster Paradeand EggHunton Sunday, April20.

“Weareincredibly proudof our young performers, staff,andcreative team,” said Barton. “These awardsare a testament to the hard work, talent, and passionthat everyonebrought to the productionof Finding NemoJr. It’s anhonour to be recognized by the youngtheatre community.”

DYT wouldalsolike to recognize Tsawwassen’s very ownFrances Henry forherartistryincreating thevisually stunning puppetsused intheproduction.

The Outstanding ProgramProduction awardhighlightsthe exceptionalqualityofthe overallshow,celebrating a youththeatre program

forexcellenceinproducingan outstandingtheatre production. Finding NemoJr. captivated audiences withitsvibrantcostumesand sets, humour, andheartfeltmessage aboutfamilyandadventure.

DYTcontinues to providehigh-quality, pre-professionaltheatre trainingfor young performersacrossthe Lower Mainland. These national recognitionsfurther inspirethecompany to fostercreativity,confidence,andcollaboration inthenext generationof Canadian performers.

Formoreinformation about DYTandupcoming productions,visitwww. deltayouththeatre.com.

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Theheartwarmingandvisuallystunningproductionof FindingNemoJr. wasdirected by the dynamicduo Tony Bartonand TracyNeff, whose creative visionanddedicationto youtharts educationbroughttheundersea worldofNemotolifeon stage.

Lots of Easterfun this weekendin Delta

IAN JACQUES

ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Thereare severalfamily-friendly events happening thisEaster weekendin Delta.

The weekend kicksoffon Saturday, April19 when the Rotary Clubof TsawwassenhostsitsEaster Egg Hunt and PancakeBreakfastfrom10 a.m. to noon at Diefenbaker Park.

Everyoneis welcome forfun at the park including pancakebreakfast, coffeeandhot chocolate, petting zoo,face-painting, popcorn, poniesfor petting, kids colouringtables, books,cookiedecorating, Easter BunnyandfriendsandanEaster Egg Hunt!Allactivitiesarefree thanks to generous sponsors.

On Sunday,hopon over to the fourth annual Easter Egg Hunt in Point Roberts.

Thetraditional eggfor agesfiveandunder is at 11

a.m. at Baker Field,followed by an all-ages scavenger hunt and golden egg hunt forall ages starting at noon. Closer to home,inLadner,theLadner Business Associationhostsitsannual Easter Paradeand Egg Hunt.

The parade will begin at 1 p.m. at the cornerof Bridge and Delta streetsandends at Memorial Park where children can participatein thefree Easter egg hunt.

In North Delta,the North Delta Lions Clubishostingthe55th annualEaster egg hunt starting at 2 p.m. at Sunbury Park.

No baskets, so all childrencollectwhat they can carry.

If youfindaticketitcorrelates to another candy prize. Oneticket per childplease. If you find more pass them to a friend. The hunt is open to ages11and under.

Lifestyles

DSSTheatreCompanypresents

The production runs April 24 to 26,and May1 to 3 at 7 p.m., withSaturday

The Delta Secondary School Theatre Company isthrilled to present thesmashhit musical Mamma Mia!

This year marksthe 25th yearanniversary oftheoriginal jukebox musical, setonanisland resort inGreece, about a young womanwho searchesfortheidentity ofthefathershenever knewinthelead-up to her own wedding day. Sheinvitesthree potential candidates to hermother’s island resort fora reunion20 years inthe making–onethat noneofthem sawcoming.

Set to theiconic pop hit musicofABBA,

Mamma Mia! isa captivatingtaleoflove,heartache,friendship,andthe many tiesthat bindus to each other.

Withenergetic dance numbersand a soundtrack guaranteed to have you singingalong by theend, we invite you to joinusforan evening you won’tforget!

Theproduction runs April24 to 26,and May 1 to 3 at 7 p.m., with Saturday matinees beginning at 1 p.m.

Amedleyof some of the songsfeatured in the musical will be performed at Tsawwassen Millsfood courton Saturday, April19from noon to 1:30 p.m.

The DSS Production team, cast, andcrew would like to thankallof ourcommunity members forthetremendousongoing support they have givenusthroughout the year.

Our students have poured theirhearts into thisproduction,andthey would love to have their friends,family,neighbourscelebratetheir accomplishments with them.

We hope to see you, “Havingthetimeof yourlife”, inthe Genesis Theatre very soon.

Ticketsare available at https://genesis-theatre. tickit.ca.

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The Delta Secondary SchoolTheatreCompanyisthrilledtopresentthe smash hitmusical MammaMia!

Community Hosanna:acry for our time

“Thosewho went aheadandthosewho followedshouted, ‘Hosanna!’ ‘Blessedishe whocomesinthe nameof the Lord!’”— Mark 11:9. This past Sunday, Christiansaroundthe globe marked Palm Sunday —thetriumphantentryof Jesus into Jerusalem. It’s a day marked by waving palm branchesandshoutsof joy,asthecrowd welcomed Jesus, proclaiming “Hosanna!” But beyondthecelebration liesadeepermessage for our world today.

The word “Hosanna” isnot just anancient chant; it comesfromthe Hebrewphrase Hoshia Na “Saveus,please!” (Psalm118:25). It began asadesperate plea, not merelya song ofpraise. Andif we listen closely, we can stillhearthat cry

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Palm Sunday invites us to joinina chorus that is bothhopefuland urgent Today,families displaced by warcry out, “Hosanna!” Communities devastated by natural disasterswhisperthrough

Palm Sunday isnot just aquainttradition orahistoricalfootnote. It isa reminderofthe powerandnecessity of hope-filledprotest. It challengesusnotonly to cry “Hosanna” but to be the handsandfeetofthe Onewhocomesin the nameofthe Lord. So letus raise our voices—not just in song, butin solidarity with a hurting world. Letus pray,act,and love boldly, carryingthe message of Palm Sunday into every spaceof suffering andneed: “Hosanna Come, Lord,and save us now!”

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TheCityof Delta hostedits20thannual Watershed Fish Release

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Ladner FC’s dreamdebutinthe Provincial Cupcontinuesasthey bookeda spotinthe soccer semifinals withagritty 2-1victory over Coquitlam Metro-Ford Junior Wolveson Saturday night(April12) atDugald Morrison Park.

Captain Markus Niebuhropened the scoringinthe19thminute, heading homea kick,offan Eric Swanson corner.

Isaac Delfosse doubledthelead just before halftime witha stunning 20-yard curler,following slick build-up play from NayanAndersonand Cam Dhaliwal.

WhileLadnerimpressedinits attack, it was goalkeeper Simon Radrecht who stolethe spotlightinthe second half.

Under relentlesspressure from Coquitlam, Radrecht delivered a heroic performance— making a string ofcrucial saves to preserve thelead. He was finally beatendeepinto stoppage time, buthisshot-stopping brilliance kept Ladnerincontrolthroughouta tense second half.

Ladner FC nowpreparesfora semifinalshowdownon April26asthey will face Vancouver Metro Soccer League third-placefinishers GastownAstro FC.

The gameis at BurnabyLake West at2:15 p.m. Theother semifinalfeatures Vancouver Metro Soccer League Division2 Cup winners Fusion FC U21 against We R United ofthe Burnaby Men’s Soccer League.

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Islanderspreparing fornewjuniorlacrosseseason

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A solid juniordraft,andanewhead coach hascreateda positive sense ofoptimismfortheupcoming BC JuniorA lacrosse seasonforthe Delta Islanders.

Delta madeeight selections at BCJALL EntryDraftin January.

Deltaendedup withthree firstrounders, selecting LeviCrooks (Chilliwack, 4th overall), Logan Hinton (Chilliwack, 6th overall),and Cole Samson(Ridge Meadows,7th overall). In round two, they selected Nathan Bonner,from Maple Ridge, 11th overall, Darius Whalen-King, from Surrey,21st overallin round three,as wellas Levi Burns,from Maple Ridge, in round three,while in round six, theydrafted Shea Watson,from Surrey,41st over-

all,and Rodney Mack Jr., from Vancouver,42nd overall.

Afew weeks later, the Islanders announcedthat general manager Logan Schuss was namedthe club’s newheadcoach.

“It was something we talked about at theendof last year,whetherit would interest him to take onthehead coaching role,” said clubpresident Matt Hoegg.

“I knowtheplayers were very excited aboutthat possibility, so that wasthe internalpiece… guys were excited to have him maybe stepinto the role.

“Ultimately,helovescoaching. His passionisaroundthecoachingpiece. Last season,hedidn’t have that opportunity becausehe had so many other things goingon. He hasmoretimethis year, so it just all made sense.

StartingasaGM wasa good way for him to startmovingthe culturea bit, so

acceptingtheheadcoaching role was thenext logical step, Hoeggadded.

The Islanders hada spring camp in Marchandheldtheir main camp inthe first weekof April.

Thenextfew weeks will seea series ofexhibition gamesand scrimmages asthe teampreparesforthe startofthe regular season.

Delta’s first gameis at homeon Sunday, May18,whenthe Islanders hostthe Nanaimo Timbermen. Game timeis2 p.m., at theLadner Leisure Centre.

“Ourdraftpicks they are all inand immediately have jumped on board showsthat thereisa buzz aroundthe club. Guys want to be a part ofthisand Logantaking overthe sessionsin terms of coaching, just adds to that buzz,” said Hoegg.

Schuss saidheisexcited to takeon thisexpanded role withthe club.

“I’ve beencoaching sinceI was15, coachingminor teams, but haven’t madeit to the JuniorAlevel, so excited to takeonthat roleandtry to use everythingI have learnedthroughout my career to give back to theplayers and turntheshiparoundin Delta,” said Schuss.

“Thedraft wasabig success. We were able to getplayersthat can push to be Aplayers right away It’s rare to be able to play Aasafirst year in junior just because ofthe age gap–five yearsit’s abig step.”

Schuss saidthereislotsof work ahead butisoptimisticfor a good season.

“It’s going to be a younger teamthis yearanda team buildingforthefuture. Do I think we are going to wina Minto Cupthis year…no, butI want to win games,I want to be intheplayoffsand give our youngplayers everyopportunity to show what they have.”

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Welcome to ShannonHillsEstatesinCloverdale! This2,737sq.ft.homeon a1/4 acrelot features RV parking, a24x30detachedshop,covereddeck, gazebo,water feature, andfruittrees. Themainﬂoor offersspaciouslivinganddining rooms, afamily room,largekitchenwith gasrange,eatingarea, fullbath,andmud/laundry room.Upstairs,enjoy alargeprimarybedroomwithensuiteand walk-in closet,plus 4morebedroomsand abonus room. Twoentrancestothesecondﬂoor couldcreatea privatenannysuite. Easyaccess to theshopvia thesidedriveway.Upcomingupdatesincludea newhospital,KPU TechCampus expansion,and transitimprovements.

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Thisimpeccablydesigned4-bedroom,2-bathroom 1822sq.ft.homehasundergoneover$500,000 renovations, blendingluxurywithfunctionality.DesignedbySarah Gallop,everydetailinthishomehasbeenthoughtfully curatedforactiveliving.Anidealfamilyfunctionalliving spacewithanexpansive800+sq.ft.deckcompletewith astonefirepitand asoccerpitchforyourfamilytoenjoy theoutdoorsinstyle.Thechef’s kitchenhasThermador stainlesssteelappliances,Caesarstonequartzcountertops, andbeautifulMillrunmaplehardwoodfloorsthatrun seamlesslythroughoutthehome!30-yearwarranty roof, newerwindows &a200sq.ft.workshopwith220+/-wiring.

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1711 SwanRoad, Tsawwassen

Tranquil Oceansidenon-strataproperty,withnostrata fees!3-bedroom,3-bathhalfduplexoffersoceanside living!EnjoyOceanviewsfromthecomfortofyourprivate westfacingthebackyardnestledin aprimelocationof TsawwassenShores!Theopenconceptlivingspaceis beautifully finishedwith18ftceilings,hardwood floors, andanabundanceofwindowsforbeautifulsunsets.A 4-footheatedcrawlspaceoffersample roomtokeep yourbelongingsorganized.Locatedjust a2-minutedrive from TsawwassenSpringsGolfCourse,and Tsawwassen MillsShoppingMall.

MLS#R2909473 RARE FIND!Spaciousupdated2 bedroom &den penthousewithopenconceptplanandvaulted ceilings offerslarge interior &exteriorviews from 2decks of Mt.Baker,VancouverIsland,themarinaandfreighterson theFraserRiver.Asanend

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Experience theultimatedream of beachfront living! Imaginewakingup tothebreathtakingsunrise over Mt.Baker,witheaglessoaring above. Thisis West Coast livingatits finest, wherenature’sbeautysurrounds you. Enjoythe expansiveviews of mountains, ocean, forests, andwildliferight from your doorstep.Thiswonderful home is ablank canvas foryourpersonaltouch. Waterfront properties likethisare ararefind,soseize thisincredible opportunity!

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Welcomehome to NauticaSouth! Thisbrightandspacious 2bedroom, 2bathroom CORNERsuitehasplenty to offerincluding a functionallayoutwith agenerousliving room,largeprimary bedroom completewith cozywindowseat, walkinclosetand ensuite. Other featureshandscraped,engineeredhardwood throughout,2 tandemparking stalls, astoragelockeracrossthehall onthesameﬂoor.Hot waterandgasincludedinthemaintenance fee. Steps to walkingtrails, coffeeshops, restaurants,themarina andeverythingelsethatcharming Stevestonhas to offer.

1bedroomplusdenislocatedinthehighlysought-after Copperstonecomplex.Thehome featuresstainlesssteel appliances,sleekquartzcountertopsandstylishkitchenand bathcabinets,offeringtheperfect blendofcontemporary eleganceandfunctionality. Laminateflooring flowsseamlessly throughthelivinganddiningareas,creating abrightand invitingatmosphere. Thelargein-suitelaundryandmassive walk-inclosetprovideamplestoragespace.Stepoutside to thespacioussouthwest facingbalconyoverlookingthe peacefulcourtyardanidealspot forrelaxingorentertaining guests.AnexcellentlocationintheheartofSappertonwithin walkingdistance to Skytrain,parks &shopping.Thishomeis trulyaMustSee!

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Welcome Home to Chesapeake Landing–ARareOpportunity!Discoverthis exceptionalofferinginthehighlysought-afterChesapeakeLanding!Thisoriginalownerhomeboastsafantastic layout,featuring amain-levelprimary bedroom, spacious living areas, andsoaring vaultedceilingsin thelivingand diningrooms, allbathed in naturallight.Upstairs, you’ll findtwo additional bedrooms anda den—perfect forguests or ahomeoffice.This duplex-style home is ararefind in this covetedcommunity!Enjoy outstandingamenities,includinga clubhouse, gym,guestsuite, andswimmingpool. Designedfor an adult-orientedlifestyle (oneresident 55+), with twopets welcome.Don’t miss this opportunity—book yourprivate viewingtoday!

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With love and sadnessweannouncethepassingof DavidLetsononMarch 20,2025.

Dave lovedlife. Growingupheenjoyed soccer, riding hisdirtbikeand skiinginthe mountains.Hislove of riding Harleys' remained throughouthislife- he was happiestonhis bike.Heenjoyed workingoutand runsand walksintheoutdoors.

Dave worked forPacific Press/Vancouver Sunand wasinstrumentalinimproving workbenefitsfor the employees.

He lovedbeing "Uncle Dave"and family was important to him.

Dave caredforhisDad JohnLetsoninhis elder yearsuntil Johnpassedin2023.

He lovedhis homeand thecommunity of Tsawwassen, wherehelivedallofhislife. Dave will bedeeplymissed.

We areheartbrokentosharethenews of thepassing of John “Jack” Francis Hoggard, whodiedpeacefully on April6th,2025,at theageof82. Jack wasa belovedhusband, father,grandfather,brother,uncle, andfriend. Hiswarmth,humility, and steadfast presencetouched everyone whoknewhim,andhe will bedeeplymissed.

Born in Vancouver,BC, on March4th,1943, Jack wasraisedonSea Island in Richmond, wherehis family operated adairy andpotatofarm. Farmingwas in Jack’s blood, it shaped whohewasandhowhe lived. In 1954, when Jack was11, thefamilyrelocated from theirfarmonSea Island to East Deltatomake wayfor theexpansionofVancouver International Airport. Yearslater,Jack wouldgoontoinherit the East Deltafarm, continuing thefamilytraditionand eventually raisinghis ownfamilyonthe land.

Spendingdecades buildingaliferooted in hardwork, care forthe land,andquietgenerosity. Jack was knownfor hisdeep love ofdairy andpotatofarming, love foranimals,unwaveringworkethic,and easygoing spirit,becomingafamiliarand respected figureinboththe East Deltaand Merritt communities.Jackalsohad apassion forhorse racing,owningseveral racehorsesoverthe years and spending many days at theHastings Racetrack. Evenaftersellingthe farm and moving to Merritt, he neverstoppeddoing whathe loved. Continuing to farm wellinto hislater years, remainingactiveinthe Merritt, Ashcroft,and CacheCreekareas,until his illnessinlate2024.

Jack waswellknown as akind-natured,humbleman whostayedconnectedtohis roots, hisfriends,and hisfamily. Callinghis buddies just to “catch up,” greetingeveryone with hisfamous words: “How’s she going?” Jack wasalwayspositive, nevercomplained andneverwanted a“fuss.” He adoredhisfamilyand wasalwaystherewhenneeded.

Jack is predeceased by hisparents, Clarenceand Agnes, older sister Marionandbrother-in-lawEric. He is survived by hiswifeof24years, Mary Ann;his children, Jack Jr.(Diana),Kimberlea(Andrew), Ed (Sarah);andhisstepchildren, Sandra(Jag),Kirk (Chelsea),and Jordan. He wasa proud grandfather to Nicholas (Fiona),Brennan, Chanelle,Waylon, Heather,Jenna (Kira),Jocelyn,and Raine, anda caring step-grandfather to Aj (Lauren),Liam, Priya, and Sunil. Jack also leavesbehindhisdear sisters Phyllis (Orvel), Claire,Jean (Allen),and Mildred,as well ashisfirst wife,motherofhischildrenand friend till theveryend,Louise.

AcelebrationofJack’slifewill beheldonSaturday, May3,2025,at1:00 PM at East DeltaHall. Allwho knew and lovedJackare welcometojoinus.

In lieuofflowers,donations in Jack’s memory canbe made to theProstateCancer Foundationof Canada. Thefamilyextendsheartfeltthanksto Melville HospiceinWhite Rock,especiallytonurse Rochelle.

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45.Qualified

46.Schoolroomitem

47.Dove’s comment

48.Chafe

49.Polarsight

50.Timid

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LEO July23-Aug. 22

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