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Motor home fire due to gas siphoning BY

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Port Metro Vancouver’s CEO has stated truckers who continue with strike action could have their port-issued permits suspended or terminated.

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Appeals made to end dispute B.C. transportation minister Todd Stone says trucking impasse ‘doubly frustrating’ BY

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B.C.’s Transportation Minister Todd Stone was appealing to federal and Port Metro Vancouver officials Monday afternoon in hopes of resolving an ongoing dispute between the port and container truck drivers. Stone said he planned to speak with both federal Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Infrastructure Minister Denny Lebel to encourage them to consider all options to stop the impasse, noting his government has no jurisdiction to legislate an

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end to the dispute because the port is federally regulated. “This is frustrating,” Stone. “It’s doubly frustrating when it’s British Columbia’s economy at the pointy end of the stick. It’s B.C.’s jobs that are being compromised.” Port Metro Vancouver issued an ultimatum to truck drivers over the weekend in an effort to end the ongoing labour dispute. On Sunday, CEO Robin Silvester said the port authority will look at suspending or terminating the licenses for truckers who continue with strike action. “The efficient movement of marine containers through Port

Metro Vancouver is critical to Canada’s Asia Pacific Gateway and Canada’s economy,” he said. “Truckers have Port Metro Vancouver issued permits that allow them, through trucking companies, to provide service to terminals at the port. A continued refusal by some truckers to provide such service is likely to result in suspension or termination of their permits by Port Metro Vancouver.” Silvester made the statement after both union and non-union truckers met with the port authority and government representatives Sunday afternoon.

Government officials outright refused to negotiate with the union until its drivers were back on the job, Gavin McGarrigle, a director for Unifor, the union representing about 400 drivers, said after the meeting. “We told them we had some questions and concerns and wanted to negotiate in good faith a resolution to the situation — we understand it’s a serious situation and we want to get our members back to work,” said McGarrigle. “One of the first comments from government was that there would See DISPUTE page 3

Delta police confirmed this week that the River Road motor home fire over the weekend started as three suspects tried to siphon gasoline from the holding tanks at a gas station. At about 3 a.m. Saturday, Delta police and fire personnel responded to a fire in the 10200-block of River Road, which is just under the Alex Fraser Bridge, and found a motor home fully engulfed in flames. Two male victims were located on scene, but a third victim was seen fleeing the area. She was later found at a home in New Westminster and is being treated for burns to her face, arms and scalp, said Sgt. Sarah Swallow, adding that her injuries were not as serious as originally thought. The two male victims, however, remain in intensive care in critical but stable condition. Swallow said investigators believe that the motor home was parked over the top of the inground fuel tanks. Once parked, the suspects removed a trap door in the floorboards of the motor home and accessed the tanks. Police estimate the suspects siphoned hundreds of litres of gas from the in-ground tank into a large plastic storage tank inside the motor home. Swallow said that during the siphoning process, an unknown ignition source ignited the gasoline stored on board, resulting in the fire. The investigation is ongoing and the suspects could face several charges including theft over $5,000.

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Lois Jackson says announcement coming regarding Delta’s industrial lands initiative loading at the site, which will also serve as a training centre, should start by the end of the year and that the Mayor Lois Jackson touched on a number of dif- facility could be open by 2017/2018. ferent topics last Thursday Touching on the George during a speech at the Delta Massey Tunnel replaceChamber of Commerce’s ment project, Jackson said annual general meeting. Delta is working with proShe said Delta’s partnervincial Transportation and ship with Ocean Trailer has spearheaded further interest Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone to ensure the municifrom companies in acquirpality will benefit from the ing and redeveloping other recently announced bridge demolition landfill and in terms of transit, cycling waste sites along the River and pedestrian Road cormovements. ridor. “... I’m especially “We are “I’m pressing for the also working pleased hard to get to report design of an an additional we will be environmental road out of making an greenway under Ladner and announceI’m especially ment soon the new bridge to pressing for regarding beautify the area and the design of another offer recreational trail an environexciting mental greendevelopopportunities.” ment assoMayor Lois Jackson way under the new bridge to ciated with beautify the Saving Our area and offer recreational Industrial Lands initiative,” trail opportunities.” she told the audience at the Jackson said Delta is Coast Tsawwassen Inn. nearing its goal of being Ocean Trailer, a trailer debt free and that the genand container business, eral debt will be down to recently relocated its head$1.5 million by the end of quarters to a former private this year. landfill in the Tilbury area She also mentioned Delta in what Jackson called a will be rolling out a new “landmark deal.” website next month with She also noted Delta new online services like is in the planning stages parks activity and facilities for a new fire hall at the search tools, an interactive Boundary Bay Airport. recycling directory and Delta CAO George online job application subHarvie told the Optimist missions. after the meeting that preBY

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DISPUTE from page 1 be no negotiation.” Provincial and federal officials were also unwilling to answer outstanding questions the union has with respect to a 14-point proposal aimed at getting its members back to work that was put forward by veteran labour mediator Vince Ready, said McGarrigle. The union maintains that basic concerns about minimum rates for all drivers have still not been addressed. “Truckers understand the impact of the work stoppage, and we’re eager to find a speedy resolution,” said Paul Johal, presi-

dent of Unifor-Vancouver Container Truckers’ Association. “Container truck drivers deserve more than minimum wage for waiting time.” McGarrigle said the union is prepared to negotiate “around the clock” to put an end to the dispute. “We’ve been trying for eight years to resolve these issues, and a negotiated agreement is the only sustainable solution,” he said. “After that length of time, the port’s ‘trust us’ approach simply isn’t enough for our members.” Manny Dosange, a spokesman for the United

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Delta Mayor Lois Jackson was the guest speaker at the Delta Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting last Thursday.

Jackson said that this summer new signs will be put up along the South Fraser Perimeter Road promoting the communities of Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta to travelers. A mock up of one of the signs was on display at the meeting. Truckers Association, which represents more than 1,200 non-union truck drivers, said last week there were several issues with the 14point plan that “just didn’t fit” with members. The plan was presented to drivers on Thursday. The parties had a meeting late Friday afternoon to discuss the plan, but McGarrigle said there were “glaring holes” in the document and drivers had serious questions about how the deal would work. One of the proposals in the plan would see a 10 per cent increase in regulated per-trip rates within one month and an expedited review of the regulatory framework.

Dosange said that increase is not high enough, but declined to say how much more drivers want, saying he didn’t want to jeopardize any future negotiations. He also said the proposal to increase access to terminals through an extended hours pilot project was not acceptable because it was not secure enough. “What we are saying is we need a commitment for a 12-hour window and staggered breaks as far as service goes,” he said. More than 1,000 nonunion truck drivers parked their rigs on Feb. 26. About 400 Unifor drivers joined them on March 10. The work stoppage has

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had a significant impact on port operations. Many shipments destined for Lower Mainland ports are being diverted to other West Coast terminals. Port Metro Vancouver is currently seeing only about 10 per cent of its usual container traffic. The port authority said that local trucking moves about 1.3 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of containers per year and based on the 2011 economic impact study figures, the value of those goods would be approximately $46 billion per year, or $885 million worth of cargo moved by truck weekly. With files from the Vancouver Sun

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Dirk de Jong, regional manager of Village Farms International Inc., opened his doors last Thursday to show how things work at his complex 100-plus acre operation. Greenhouses produce more per acre than soil-based farming.

Village Farms International in Ladner opened its doors to the media last Thursday. Built in the mid-1990s and now covering over 100 acres, the large-scale greenhouse operation at the corner of Highway 10 and 80th Street is part of a company that’s among the largest growers and distributors of greenhouse produce in North America, having six greenhouses and four produce-distribution centres in B.C. and Texas. Most of the 42 greenhouses that are members of the B.C. Greenhouse Growers’ Association,

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Delta is continuing its efforts to move container port expansion away from South Delta. Last week civic politicians approved spending up to $45,000 US to hire a California-based company to carry out an inland port impact study. Delta has been supportive of the concept of inland terminals dating back to 2008 when Delta council endorsed a motion to support the continued development of a terminal in Ashcroft, a small town in the Interior. Mayor Lois Jackson spearheaded two meetings last year to look at the potential benefits an inland port would have on the Lower Mainland and was also part of a delegation that visited Ashcroft last April. The Ashcroft Terminal expansion proposal is being pushed by some because

the site has the necessary industrial zoning in place, Canadian National Railway Company and Canadian Pacific Railway lines running through it, as well as the support of neighbouring communities.

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Ashcroft Mayor Andy Anderson sees it as a way to bring more jobs into that area. “I am very much involved here because I want to lessen the pressure on our farmland,” Jackson said last week. Delta believes an inland port will help relieve some of the traffic congestion in the area, as well as the pressure to develop land near

the port for industrial and other port-related uses. “This is especially concerning in Delta where much of the land close to the terminal is prime agricultural land,” states a staff report. The study is being headed by Cargo Velocity, which has staff based in Vancouver, but will involve other consultants. The aim is to explore how an inland port will relieve traffic congestion, limit the number of empty containers in transit, create benefits in the host community as well as move some of the traffic pressure away from port host communities. The study is expected to take 11 weeks. “It’s all about logistics, it’s all about transportation, something that local government rarely gets involved in,” Jackson said. “We have a lot of things happen here and I think it’s up to us to get a handle on it.”

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PMV unveils final draft of land plan The new plan includes updated land and water designations. According to the port, the plan will need to accommodate Port Metro Vancouver recently released increased trade, both in exporting Canadian a final draft of its Land Use Plan, a longcommodities and importing goods to meet term vision for all the land that falls under increasing consumer demand. its jurisdiction. “We anticipate growth, and this might Noting the plan has been two years in mean intensifying use of our existing lands the making with extensive consultation, and potentially acquiring new lands for port Jim Crandles, the port’s director of planoperations. The Land Use Plan will help us ning and development, said another round plan ahead to ensure we have the capacity of consultation is now underway, providing to grow sustainability,” the port states. opportunity for the public The port also warns that to get information and comthe industrial land supply ment at upcoming meetings “It’s about looking could be exhausted in as or online. little as 20 years. at this as normal, “Some people will ask, it comes to lands organic growth, trying notWhen ‘What’s the big announceowned by the port, to have a lens that’s Crandles said PMV is trying ment you’re making about this Land Use Plan?’” said 10 to 15 years out...” to work with local commuCrandles. “What we’re nities because many areas saying is there’s no big Jim Crandles not under the port’s direct announcement here. It’s Port Metro Vancouver jurisdiction still have a role about looking at this as noror relationship. mal, organic growth, trying “We have policies in here to have a lens that’s 10 to 15 years out and that we want to encourage the municipalhave policies that are contemporary for ity to look at the opportunities that the port today, how we want to operate the port in a brings, making sure it’s looking at its land sustainable way, our expectations for anyuse plans and its policies in a way that we body who operates on our land and how we can be supportive of one another,” he said. deal with our communities.” For more information on the Land Use PMV embarked on the new plan after Plan or how to participate online, check completing Port 2050, a long-term visionporttalk.ca/landuseplan. The consultation ing exercise. runs until April 13. BY

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MLA discusses industrialization concerns at café BY

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Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington was the guest speaker at the Philosophers’ Café group discussion at the McKee Seniors’ Centre Friday. The second term independent MLA provided her take on concerns regarding the industrialization of South Delta and the potential threat to the community’s valuable agricultural lands. Noting the threat to farmland, as well as wildlife habitat and the community’s way of life, come from several forces, including port expansion, land speculators and a supportive provincial government, Huntington told the audience a balance must be struck. She said that balance must recognize the environmental importance of Delta when it comes to the Pacific flyway, as well as South Delta having the best agricultural soil in the country. “I am concerned in our lifetime we could see Delta’s importance, both agriculturally and environmentally, disappear. I do not

believe if that were to happen that we have achieved a social balance that is what we all need and want to see,” said Huntington. “Many years ago I had a vice-president of the port say, ‘Now Vicki, you know you have to balance the environment with the economy?’ Well of course I know that. “But when I look at all the development that’s happened in the Lower Mainland, when we look at the industrial and residential development that’s occurred from here to Surrey, Delta is all that’s left... I for one feel that the balance is tipping, that we have lost sight of a balance that’s important to our lives, to our souls, to our future ability to survive,” she said. Critical of the Pacific Gateway Initiative, Huntington added agricultural lands here will become more vital to the economy and that the region’s farmlands could truly become the breadbasket for the West Coat of North America. For more information about upcoming Philosophers’ Café presentations and topics, call 604946-1411.

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MURPHY’S LAW Let’s hope Port Metro Vancouver doesn’t view a consultant’s report quite the same way. I had to chuckle when I heard Delta was spending up to $45,000 of our tax dollars to study the feasibility of an inland port in a bid to minimize the impacts of container expansion on this community. There’s definitely merit in civic efforts to prevent prime agricultural land from falling into the port’s clutches, but the idea of hiring a consultant to further that cause seems curious given what came out of municipal hall just a few weeks ago. When municipal leaders were questioned about the significant costs incurred to process the Southlands development application, including more than $130,000 spent on three consultants’ reports, we were told Delta had to pick up the tab to ensure transparency and independence. I fail to see why Century Group couldn’t have provided funding for the studies, or at least chipped in to help cover the bill, and then allowed Delta to choose the consultants in order to maintain that desired independence, but that’s for another day. I understand there’s a need for neutrality in order that findings are beyond reproach, which brings me back to the inland port study about to get underway. I’m not trying to besmirch the consultant’s reputation, but you can bet if Delta is spending $45,000 to advance the idea of port activities taking place away from the water, the study’s conclusion is going to support such a stance. And what is Port Metro Vancouver to make of those findings? Surely the port authority is going to look at the study through the same cynical glasses Delta would have been wearing had Century been the one to pay for and provide the consultants’ reports on the Southlands. The fact Port Metro Vancouver doesn’t appear terribly keen on the idea of an inland port only makes matters worse. It’s had ample opportunity, including previous Delta overtures, to embrace the notion, but instead has mused about the need to create an industrial land reserve. I give Delta marks for trying because no one outside of Ashcroft, where an expanded inland terminal is being proposed, is going to push the port to look for alternatives to what’s being contemplated for Roberts Bank, which will undoubtedly have greater and greater impacts on this community. However, I find it hard to believe port executives will view the study Delta is commissioning as anything more than a partisan attempt to alter preordained plans.

Welcoming communities? TOM SIBA COMMUNITY COMMENT You probably haven’t heard about it, but the Welcoming Communities Project (WCP) wraps up this month. The project was a 15-month endeavour funded by the provincial Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills. The project was to look at the challenges new comers to Delta (particularly immigrants) face. Much of the information below is from their excellent summary document prepared by former municipal councilor Anne Peterson. “The project had three goals: 1.) Strengthen coordination of community organizations’ outreach activities and programs for new comers 2.) Increase networking opportunities between community members, organizations and businesses to tell the story of newcomers, 3.) Increase the opportunities to celebrate intercultural events and create places of gathering.” Of interest to me in the summary report were the differences between South Delta and North Delta in terms of immigration patterns.

“Those from India, China, Taiwan and the Philippines tend to settle in North Delta whereas those from the United Kingdom, United States and European countries tend to settle in the south.” As a result of these settlement patterns, those who do not speak English at home are found primarily in the north. The report doesn’t touch upon what created these settlement patterns, but it is probably safe to say that once the pattern is established, it feeds on itself as newcomers would gravitate to areas where the language they speak is understood and there are cultural institutions they can relate to. Multiculturalism be damned! The initial pattern I would guess was created by real estate prices. Average income in Delta is highest in Tsawwassen and then Ladner. In North Delta average income falls as you go further north. It is an assumption on my part that incomes on average are lower for Asian immigrants due to the language and academic certification barriers. Hence settlement occurs in areas where real estate costs are most reasonable. Hopefully, the lack of immigration settlement in the south is not due to us being unwelcoming — although there was much talk of building a moat around Tsawwassen during the decades of Southlands debate. The geographic division created by Burns Bog is a major

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impediment to much interaction between the various component parts of Delta. With the completion of the South Fraser Perimeter Road decreasing the driving time between the north and south, perhaps the interaction between the component parts of the municipality will improve. Print media in Delta gets a knock in the report for the lack of a community newspaper covering the entire municipality. Neither the Optimist nor the South Delta Leader circulate in the north. The two papers circulating in North Delta, the NOW and the Leader are both more Surrey-centric and have limited Delta news. Perhaps one day the Optimist will fully cover North Delta. Until then, we are available online. The three recommendations the ECP Planning Team had going forward were: 1.) “Develop and foster the coordination of more arts and cultural events that celebrate diversity 2.) Develop strategies to engage the business community 3.) Continue to support and strengthen youth based activities in partnership with Delta School District and other youth organizations.” In the best government fashion, WCP is being replaced by a new program to be known as the Local Immigration Program. Hopefully LIP, whatever it might entail, can be as successful as WCP was.

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March 19, 2014 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Wait and see before investing in higher dikes Editor: We bemoan $300,000 spent considering the Southlands application and 60,000 truckloads of fill travelling 56th Street. These result in large part from B.C.’s 2012 “Final Report” concluding their look at dike heights needed to protect us from a projected one-metre sea level rise by 2100. Delta paid consultants for construction level recommendations and Century proposed the needed fill. So, how about $1.8 billion and 600,000 loads of fill? That’s the cost of dike upgrades and volume of fill needed should Delta implement all B.C.’s suggestions, which thankfully are preliminary and unenforceable. Delta’s dike crests vary from 2.8 to 4.0 metres above the Geodetic Survey base. B.C. suggests they need to be between 6.2 and 7.9 metres, an average increase of 4.0 meters. For example, our 3.6-metre Boundary Bay dike, which as far as I know serves us well, would become 7.6 metres! Is a four-metre increase needed to protect us from one metre of sea level rise? Depends on how it’s figured. History — the worst floods in

past centuries — usually determines dike height. B.C. would instead have Delta provide for the theoretical sum of extreme conditions, all occurring at the same time and dike location: subsidence, sea level rise, maximum high tide, storm surge, wind set-up and wave affects. The result is four times that attributable to sea level rise alone, and likely a proportionately greater increase in cost. The most likely outcome, whatever that is, could be far more affordable than B.C.’s theoretical worst. Compound this with sea level rise uncertainty. NOAA satellite altimetry reports sea level rise averaging three millimeters per year since 1992, a rate suggestive of much less than one metre increase by 2100. Some scientists confirm or project rapid global warming caused by increased greenhouse gas, yet others report accurate temperature measurements made from weather balloons and satellites that show no atmospheric warming since 1958. It may make sense to wait and see who’s correct before Delta invests in higher dikes. Ed Ries

A plea for patience after crash Editor: I was the unfortunate recipient of the first accident at 6:45 a.m. that caused chaos on Highway 17A last Wednesday, March 12. Like most Ladner drivers, I was in the right-hand lane heading north to go around the now-single lane to get to the tunnel when one person went ahead in the left lane to the new white dividers on the overpass and cut in. This action forced a long line of vehicles behind to suddenly have to stop on the highway. Unfortunately the large delivery truck behind me was not able to stop in time. The large truck went through my entire back end and pushed me

into the car in front of me. I lost my car, have missed work and am working on recovering from the impact. Our three mornings, our three vehicles and our three lives were adversely affected because of one person’s decision. I also learned that our accident caused another accident near Ladner Trunk Road causing further delays and affecting more people’s lives. Though the South Fraser Perimeter Road has made the commute to Surrey and Langley far quicker, the changes made to the tunnel approach obviously has some kinks to work out. I am no planner and make no suggestions how to fix this prob-

lem but I am a commuter and am making a plea to everyone to consider your actions when trying to budge ahead of the resulting congestion. These actions not only add to the problem by causing the flow of traffic to stop, these actions can (and DID) result in more serious situations for the people forced to compensate for these dangerous decisions. I hope the council and the province can find a solution soon but in the meantime, please practice some patience and realize your attempt to cut ahead to save a minute can change the lives of all those people behind you. Kevin Jones

Residents should not have to pay up to help fund fight against radio towers

Editor: Re: Time to fund tower fight, letter to the editor, March 14 Pardon my ignorance, but why do the residents of Delta/Point Roberts again have to open their pockets to defend something that should not be happening to begin with?

We are constantly being bombarded with expectations that we have to protect ourselves from the few that wish to change the communities for their benefit. There have been petitions signed. Now our leaders should deal with the issue. Not us again

donating our money to benefit the lawyers. We pay taxes. We elect members of government that are paid from those taxes. What is their responsibility? Is it not to protect us? Why do we have to again pay? Should they

not be leaders? I am sick and tired of being told I need to open my pocket to preserve something that is a nonissue. The towers do not belong here. There was an error made. Fix it! Katherine Sawycky

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Candy Crush trumps phone calls, grocery shopping BARBARA GUNN

LIVING MATTERS My oldest son is the Candy Crush king. A good thing, this is, given that I’m anything but the queen. I am, let’s just say, a newbie to the game. While the son is on level 532 — or something like that — I’m still locked in at level 20. The two or three of you out there who are unfamiliar with Candy Crush

— or Candy Crush Saga, as it’s more properly known — may be interested in knowing the game is the go-to app these days. I’m sure it long ago replaced Angry Birds as the world’s No. 1 waster of time. And, in fact, my betting is that if there are 30 people on a bus fiddling with their mobile devices on any given day, one is reading email, two are sending texts, and 27 are playing Candy Crush. I don’t know how I discovered it. I do know I’m addicted. “A question,” I said to the son the other day. I had

getting four in a row, and called him. Long distance. With a bit of an emergency. of earning boosters and of clearing the jelly. Then the “What’s that thing son explained how I could that looks like a Licorice get more lives when I ran Allsort? You know, the out, which beaded kind. I inevitably Is it special, There are a few would. or what?” other things I have The call The son said yes, not been doing. Like probably $10.60. and told me returning emails, say. costI went it was actuAnd reading my book. back to my ally called game. a colour And washing the The telebomb. Then clothes. phone rang. the son told It was an old me about pal. The old pal wanted to the powers of the striped chat. candies and the wrapped “I’ll have to call you candies. Then the son talked back,” I said. “Playing about the importance of

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Imagine your perfect vacation….scrumptious food, luxurious surroundings, fascinating destinations, enriching experiences, comfortable accommodation and the best value for your vacation dollar. This and much more is what you get on a cruise vacation. There is a price, ship, destination and activity level for everyone. The reason you should use a travel agent is because we are the “professionals”.We will get you the best value for your dollar including “Expedia Extras” that you would not receive if you book directly with the cruise lines. No travel website can compare, plus you will receive that personal touch and peace of mind that comes from working with a professional, in your community, who has your best interests at heart. A number of our consultants have been with us for 15 + years and have been to all parts of the world. Please join us on Saturday March 29 at 2pm for our popular “Cruising One on One” presentation. This is great opportunity for “first time cruisers” to ask everything you wanted to know about a cruise.

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QUESTION: How should we choose our Renovation Specialist? ANSWER: Recommendations are usually best so ask family, friends and work associates if they've had a successful project recently. Local lumber yards and rental outlets can provide leads. Try to choose a local contractor, as we live here and can serve your needs better! Also watch for projects in your area that peak your interest and talk to us.You should interview more than one renovator, with a clear view of what you want to achieve. Ask for references and feel comfortable in asking for credentials! Are we Red Seal Certified? Are we Fully Insured, Licensed and Work Safe Compliant? MRP is all the above! Above all else GET IT IN WRITING! Ask for a written contract and save headaches! Call Mike Phillips, MRP Renovations for a free no obligation initial consultation.

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QUESTION: Are there any coins issued in circulation from the last 30 years that are worth much money? The reason I am asking is that I have a large amount of coin that I want to get rid of. Either selling or taking to the bank.

Hi Paul, We had a general meeting last night here at the condo and a few people were concerned about night-time water emergencies. It got me to also thinking about it. Does your company happen to have a plumber on call for night emergencies? Marie B, Tsawwassen, BC Hi Marie, Absolutely we do.We operate a 24/7 business and are only a phone call away for any emergency you may have, day or night. Our telephone answering system will direct you through the call and put you in touch with our after-hours reception. A technician will be contacted, and he will call you right back. So the only number you need to know is 604-940-2268. We will take care of the rest. For even more piece of mind, I would recommend having one of our estimators come out and provide your strata with a no fee / no hassle maintenance estimate. Like your car, your building needs maintenance too. An ounce of prevention….you know.

Many Strata Owners ask me that value of obtaining a Depreciation Report. See summary of reasons below: • Major replacements and repairs are anticipated and funded on a timely basis, which maximizes the lifecycle of building components, • Avoids excessive wear and tear caused by not funding major repairs and replacements when required and the incresed cost of funding that remedial work when it is ultimately undertaken, • Prevents potentially unsafe conditions resulting from deferred maintenance, • Maintains a stable capital funding plan to avoid or minimize unexpected “Cash Calls” from owners, which can create financial hardship, • Limits on-going conflict between those owners who have the financial resources to fund “Cash Calls”, and those who do not, • Avoids a decision by owners to defer necessary capital repairs/replacements, • Enables owners to assess the adequacy of their existing Contingency Reserve Fund, • Enhances the personal enjoyment of living in a well-maintained property, • Protects property values by ensuring that the property is well-maintained, • Maximizes re-sale values by having a Depreciation Report in Place, with a well-funded capital repair/ replacement plan • Enables owners and buyers to satisfy any mortgage lender requirement for a Depreciation Report • Avoids the stigma in the eyes of a potential purchaser or the market, As time moves along the percentage of Strata Corporations who have Depreciation Reports will steadily increase and not having one may be viewed negatively in the marketplace. This ultimately may affect market values negatively.

Jim Richardson, owner Western Coin and Stamp

ANSWER: First we will deal with silver coins. Any dime, quarter, half or dollar from 1967 or older is silver and is worth approximately 12 times face value. Coins dated 1968 may or may not have silver in them. Use a fridge magnet to check them. If the magnet does not pick them up ,they are silver. Next we will discuss collector value coins. Look for a 2000 dime, quarter or half dollar with a small letter “ P “ under the Queen’s portrait. These are very scarce and start at $1,000.00 each. Still dealing with quarters, in 1992, 1999 and 2000 some quarters have a wrong die axis.What I mean by this is that when you flip a Canadian coin side to side the “heads & tails” remain up. On the wrong die axis the coins can be a 90 degree turn ( ie ^ > ) or 180 degree where the “ heads & tails” are reversed. These coins start at $50.00 for the 90 degree turn to $200.00 for the 180 degree turn. A 1965 quarter with a 180 degree turn also exists and starts at $500.00. In 1973 Canada issued quarters celebrating the 100 years of the RCMP. These quarters came with a smaller portrait of the Queen. Some early strikes came with the larger portrait used from 1968 - 1972 and 1974 - 1978. These are called “Large Bust” quarters and start at $50.00 in value. In 2004 there is a rare dime with no “ P” under the Queen’s portrait. I have had one in my hands even though it it is still unlisted in the catalogue. This should start at $1,000.00 dollars. In 1969 a dime with a large date (1969) was issued and now has a value of $4,000.00. Use a 1968 dime to see the size of a large date and a 1970 dime to see the size of the common small date 1969. In nickels there scarcest of modern dates would be the 1965 Large bead variety. This coin has 138 beads around the Queen’s head verses 119 beads of the regular coin. On this coin the key for detection of the large bead is that the last Jewel on the left of the Queen’s tiara is detached from the tiara. The large bead variety is worth $200.00 and up. The common small is only worth face value. We carry and sell the catalogues which list all these and more varieties as well as all the regular coins.We also carry an extensive amount of magnifiers which are very useful for spotting these varieties easier. Next month I will try to list pennies as well as older rare coins.

Western Coin & Stamp #2 - 6380 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC

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March 19, 2014 The Delta Optimist A15 In the Community

LEARN TO SWIM IN 1/4 OF THE TIME!

Young detectives invited to tackle latest mystery

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A Weave of Deceit runs during spring break at museum Can you solve the latest Mystery in the Museum: A Weave of Deceit? It’s the spring of 1935. In your job as chief of the Delta Police you are being flooded by reports of local robberies. Today an irate fish boat owner has marched into your police station demanding an immediate investigation to the disappearance of his fish net. Now why would anyone want to steal a fish net, you are thinking! It’s time to use your crime-solving skills to catch the netthief before another goes missing. Can you find out where the missing net has been stashed? Are any of the robberies connected? The Delta Museum is looking for young detectives to help solve the latest Mystery in the Museum. Clues can be discovered throughout the museum. As you move from clue to clue, the evidence you discover will bring you closer to solving what hap-

pened to the stolen goods. Please allow a minimum of one hour to collect all the evidence and solve the mystery. Recommended for children ages 7-12, this popular children’s fun-filled adventure is a drop-in program offered by the Delta Museum and Archives Society during spring break. The self-guided program runs from today to March 22 and March 25 to 28 during regular museum hours of 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday to Friday. Children under 12 years of age need to be accompanied by an adult; children under 7 years are welcome to participate but may need additional parental assistance. Cost is $5 per solution kit. The Delta Museum, housed in the historical 1912 Tudor-style building located in the heart of Ladner Village at 4858 Delta Street, tells the story of Delta’s rich history through exciting exhibits,

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The Delta Museum hosts another installment of Mystery in the Museum over spring break. fun activities and special programs for both children and adults. For further information, visit our website at www. deltamuseum.ca or call 604 946-9322.

Deltassist to help over 500 people with taxes return as well, which people Deltassist has been helpwill miss out on if they ing low-income residents prepare their tax returns don’t send one in. for free for over 20 years, “Our volunteers have and thanks to a grant from prepared thousands of tax Vancity, this year’s program returns since we started this is set to assist more than program over 20 years ago,” 500 people. says Yates. “We couldn’t do “Preparing a tax return it without the support and can be a little complicated dedication of our wonderfor some people,” says ful volunteers, and from Lorraine the help we Yates, receive from “Our volunteers have companies manager of operaprepared thousands like Vancity.” tions at This is the of tax returns since Deltassist. second year “Even with we started this Vancity has little or no made such a program over 20 income, it’s significant years ago.” important contribution Lorraine Yates to send one to Deltassist’s in, because Income Tax that’s what the government Program. uses to determine benefits “One of the ways we can and programs that many help build healthy compeople have access to.” munities is by supporting Federal and provinorganizations like Deltassist cial governments use tax who are making an impact returns to calculate GST in the lives of people who credits, Canada Child live in this community,” Tax Benefits, Guaranteed says Praveen Sidhu, senior Income Supplement (GIS) branch manager of Vancity’s for seniors, MSP Premium North Delta branch. Assistance, Pharmacare and To book an appointment, a number of other benefits. Ladner and Tsawwassen residents can call 604-946Many programs can be 9526. requested when filing a tax

Week One - March 17th - 21st Monday 1 - 3 pm

Tuesday 1 - 3 pm

Wednesday 1 - 2:15 pm

Thursday 1 - 3 pm

Friday 1 - 3 pm

Performance & Class

Delta Potters

Week Two - March 24th - 28th Monday 1 - 3 pm

Tuesday 1 - 3 pm

Wednesday Thursday 1 - 2:30 pm 1 - 3 pm

Friday 1 - 2:30 pm

Kiwanis Club Tsawwassen-Ladner

Pre-registration is NOT required. Space, seating and supplies are limited. All guests are asked to arrive early and abide by the ‘rules’ set out by each presenting group.

A16 The Delta Optimist March 19, 2014 In the Community

Nominations sought for Rotary Youth Awards

Sixth annual event takes place at Seaquam Secondary

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The 828 Hurricane Air Cadet Squadron sent three members to the biathlon nationals.

828 Hurricane air cadets have successful biathlon season

828 Hurricane Air Cadet Squadron, based in South Delta, had a very successful biathlon season this winter. The sport, which combines cross-country skate skiing with marksmanship, attracted several members of the local youth program who travelled to Whistler Olympic Park for the Cadet Zone competition at the beginning of January. Of the six who competed, Joren Jackson (first place-Youth), Iver Jackson

(second place-Junior) and Christopher Gaio (second place-Youth) qualified for the provincial championships. They ferried over to Mt. Washington two weeks later for the competition in which Joren Jackson won the Youth division, and all three boys won the Team division, representing 828 Squadron, qualifying them for nationals. The three boys then flew to Nova Scotia with the rest

of Team B.C. (12 members in all) for the national championships which were held at Ski Martock, outside Halifax in early March. The boys competed in four races, one each day, including a mass start, a pursuit race, a team relay and a team patrol race. Joren Jackson finished the highest with a sixth place individual placing out of 26 participants. As a team, the boys finished sixth as well.

The Rotary Clubs of Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen are seeking nominations for their sixth annual Delta Rotary Youth Awards. The youth nominated for these awards have contributed to their community by reaching out to others or by showing remarkable courage and strength combating adversity and hardship. “Delta Rotary Youth Awards honour some truly amazing young people. It is both humbling and inspiring to recognize these unsung young heroes of Delta. We are asking the schools, churches, sport associations, youth groups, nonprofits, and others to nominate worthy recipients,” said Leslie Abramson. “We changed the event, this year, to make it truly a Delta community event. We want the children from the local schools, their parents, adults and community groups to attend this amaz-

ing event. “We booked the Seaquam Secondary school theatre for the evening of Saturday, May 10. To make the event affordable for our young people, their friends and families, the entry fee is

“Delta Rotary Youth Awards honour some truly amazing young people.”

Leslie Abramson

$2 plus a food item for our local Food Bank. The generous support of the KPU Foundation, as our major sponsor, makes this change possible.” Delta Rotarians are seeking nominations for youth in four categories. The Compassion and Empathy Award is for a young person who has demonstrated individual acts of caring and kindness to others. The Inner Strength

Award is for youth that made something good out of a bad situation, demonstrating hope, courage and optimism, by overcoming adversity. The third category, the Helping Hand Award, is for young people who help others without seeking personal rewards or praise. Finally, the Global Award is for acts or projects undertaken by youth that are international in nature. Information concerning the awards and nomination forms can be found on any of the three Delta Rotary websites www.clubrunner. ca/ladner, www.northdeltarotaryclub.com and www. clubrunner.ca/tsawwassen, or by contacting Leslie Abramson at 604-946-0672 or abramson@telus.net. Completed nomination forms can be dropped off at any Delta branch of Envision Financial. The deadline for nominations is April 10.

March 19, 2014 The Delta Optimist A17

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A18 The Delta Optimist March 19, 2014 Coming Events Clubs & Groups !Learn the benefits of meditation with enjoyable, practical classes with western Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Delek. Tuesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery, 1710-56th St. No pre-registration necessary. Drop in $10 per class, or $40 for five classes. Find out more at web site: kmcvancouver.org. !Fun and friendly volunteers are needed for a children’s thrift store opening this spring in downtown Ladner. Reach Child and Youth Development Society is a non-profit organization that helps children with special needs. We need volunteers to work in the store (open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) or help sort donations (Monday mornings). Ideal volunteers are willing to commit to at least one shift per week. Interested volunteers please email volunteer@reachdevelopment.org or call 604-946-6622. !Openings remain in a few ElderCollege Delta spring courses, including Agriculture in Our Community, art and others. To become a member

and to register for courses, phone the ElderCollege Delta Office at 604-9430262 and follow the voice mail instructions. !The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit, fellowship club for retired and semi-retired professional and business people will hold its annual general meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19 in The Coast Tsawwassen Inn. All members are urged to attend. Our guest speaker will be Bill Sexsmith, B.C. Director for Probus Canada. Please call Dick Williams at 604-940-6542 for information. !Deltassist Family and Community Services is offering a Healthy Relationships and Stress Management group for men and women over 19. Thursdays from March 20 to June 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Deltassist 9097-120th St., North Delta. To register or for more information call 604-594-3455 ext. 110 or go to http://www.deltassist. com/current/events.html. !The South Delta Newcomers and Alumni meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:15 p.m. at the Art Gallery,

Kiwanis Longhouse, located at 1720-56th St., Tsawwassen. The club is for women who have moved to Tsawwassen, Ladner or Point Roberts, to introduce them to the community and help make new friends. Join us Thursday, March 20. Contact Holly at holly. hastie@uregina.ca. !Ladner author Cynthia Elizabeth Sully presents a double book launch on March 22 at 1 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. There will be refreshments, prizes and African drumming. Proceeds go to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada. !Do you love to play board games? Are you between 12 and 19 years old? Then come to the library for a fun night of gaming and free pizza. Games and snacks provided by Imperial Hobbies. Dates are Tuesday, March 25, 5 - 7 p.m. - George Mackie Library, 8440-112 St., Delta and Thursday, March 27, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., Delta. !The AC Pionairs Club of South Delta has its next meeting on Tuesday, March

NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE SHOW

25, at the Royal Canadian Legion, 4896 Delta St., Ladner, at 10 a.m. Your host: Peter Nitzschke. !AmbassadorsTsawwassen Toastmasters Tuesday, March 25 7 -9 p.m. at South Delta Little House, 5061-12th Ave. Join in as we provide a supportive positive learning experience in which our members and welcomed guests are empowered to develop communication & leadership skills, resulting in a greater self-confidence and personal growth. For more info call Wendy Terriff 604948-2396 www.ambassadorstoastmasters.org find us on Facebook & Meet Up. !The Delta Chamber of Commerce hosts a Lunch and Learn event, New AntiSpam Regulation and What It Means to Your Online Marketing, on Wednesday, March 26 at the DCC boardroom, 6201-60th Ave. from noon to 1 p.m. Free for members, $15 for nonmembers. To register: www. deltachamber.ca/events. !On Wednesday, March 26 the Ladner Single Parents Support Group wishes to invite single parents with dependant children to a free dinner at the Ladner Christian Reformed Church, 4594-54A St. Delta. Doors open at 5:10 p.m. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. For further information contact Dianne at

SATURDAY, MARCH 29

!Golfers: New members welcome to the Tsawwassen Mens’ Golf Club for an exciting season beginning April 1 continuing until Sept 30 for play every Tuesday at King’s Links Golf Course. Tee times start at 12:30 p.m. Join us for a variety of events, tournaments and prizes for different ages and handicaps along with a super closing season banquet. For info contact Doug at 604-9400770 and/or visit the website www.tmgc.ca. Seniors !A Springtime High

Special Events !Birds in Focus Photography Workshop is set for Cammidge House, Boundary Bay Regional Park on Sunday, March 23 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. This workshop is presented by local nature photographer Ursula Easterbrook and explores basic to advanced photography skills, techniques, digital aspects, equipment, places to go and more. Ages 15+ $20/person. Registration required: phone 604-432-6359. Arts !March 19 Open Stage has been postponed to Wednesday, April 2. Entertain & Be Entertained at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre April 2, 7 p.m. Sign up at the door by 6:45 p.m., $4 admission. Call 604943-9437. The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a nonprofit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@ delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls).

AMY GRANT

COMMUNITY CENTRE 5430 10th Ave. Tsawwassen

with the VSO

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MONDAY, APRIL 14, 8PM

Orpheum Theatre

Doors and Café open at 7 pm Cabaret Style Seating

Show starts at 8 pm

David Hamilton conductor Amy Grant performer

Admission $20.00 Cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard, debit card Available at Reception Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 3 pm or call 604-943-0225

Penne with meat, Alfredo, or marinara sauce Garlic toast & Caesar salad Dessert for $5.00

!The Tsawwassen Tuesday Ladies Golf Club is welcoming new members for the 2014 season. We will be playing at Kings Links golf course. For information contact Pat at 604-531-5003 or Nancy at 604-943-2807.

Tea takes place 3 to 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 21 at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets are $8 for members or $10 for non-members.

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604-946-7033. Public Forum: Saturday, March 29, 1 - 3 p.m. A Vision for Paterson Park Education, Health & Recreation, Kinsmen House (next to Library), 5050-47th Ave., Ladner. A series of three public forums will be held for the Delta public to explore the various options and opportunities for Paterson Park. The public is encouraged to come to the forums to share their ideas and help make this dream a reality. Contact: Lynw@deltassist.com (604-946-9526).

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Sun Devils win provincial title

March 19, 2014 The Delta Optimist A19

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Field lacrosse rivals SCAN WITH TO REVEAL PHOTOS

Delta Gymnastics high school program helps local schools dominate at BC championships Delta Gymnastics’ High School Program brought home plenty of hardware from last week’s provincial championships in Nanaimo and it was the South Delta Sun Devils and Delta Pacers leading the way. The Sun Devils took overall honours as provincial “AAA” champions, followed closely by the Pacers. Arch rival Windsor secondary of North Vancouver was third. It was the South Delta’s second B.C. School Sports championship banner of the school year, with the senior girls volleyball team earning provincial honours back in December. Delta Gymnastics’ high school program is one of the largest in the province with over 60 studentathletes, ranging from Grades 8to-12 and various levels of ability, training anywhere from two to eight hours per week. The High School Program begins with Level 1 and allows gymnasts to advance their skill level through to Level 5, allowing for success at each tier. At provincials, the Sun Devils captured Girls Level 1, along with Boys Levels 4 and 5. They also

added a third in Level 2 Girls and sixth in Level 3 Girls. The Pacers were second in Girls Level 2 and fourth in Girls Level 3. Individual highlights included: Girls Level 1: Alicia McLean from SDSS won the Silver All Round and Isabelle Pearson from DSS won the Bronze All Round. Level 2: Sarah Powell from DSS won Bronze All Round. Level 4: Sarah Chan from DSS won Gold All Round. Level 5: Maria Starko from SDSS won Silver All Round and Danae Wright from SDSS won Bronze All Round. Boys Level 1: Mark Dykstra from SDSS won Gold All Round. Level 2: Brendon Caldwell from DSS won Bronze All Round. Level 4: Max Ellwood from SDSS won Gold All Round, Conor Edgson from DSS won Bronze All Round. Level 5: Mitchell Farquharson from SDSS won Gold All Round, Doug Carroll from SDSS won Silver All Round and Arman Sadhra from DSS won Bronze All Round.

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The high school field lacrosse season concluded last week with the annual rivalry game between the Delta Pacers and South Delta Sun Devils at Holly Park. The Sun Devils edged their cross-town rivals. The SDSS program is organized by teacher Patti Burr while her husband John oversees the DSS team.

U15 Ladner Strikers edge Guildford to capture cup Ladner Strikers U15 boys rep soccer team concluded its season in style by capturing its District 5 League Cup Grouping with a tight 1-0 win over the Surrey Cobras in a steady downpour last Saturday. The result left the boys with a final overall record of 21-4-2 that also includes a tournament victory at the Pitt Meadows Cup. The team featured: goalkeeper Desmond Whitaker, Justin Chan, Jason Leitner, Nathan Hilpert, Matt Valastiak, Alec Jantsch, Jordan Drab, Patrick Tremblay, Jordan Nevens, Connor Kensley, Mitchell Lawson, Wade Milford, Daniel Prea, Chris Accili, Andy Haselhan, and Frank Carson. The team is coached by Vince Milford, Nathaniel Gee and Chris Drab. Todd and Cathy Nevens served as team managers.

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A20 The Delta Optimist March 19, 2014

U16 United edge northern rivals to capture cup Tsawwassen United U16 rep boys soccer team overcame a torrential downpour and a tough opponent to capture its group in District 5 League cup play. United squared off with the North Delta Royals in allmunicipal battle after both sides reached the final through round-robin qualifying play. The game was challenging, but the Tsawwassen team maintained steady heads and class, as it played one of its best games of the season. A scoreless opening half was played in heavy rain. United kept pressing in the final 40 minutes and was awarded just eight minutes from full-time when Eric Hebbard managed to get his foot on the ball during a

scramble in front of the net. It was up to the Tsawwassen defence the rest of the way as it held firm to preserve the 1-0 victory. The players have demonstrated a solid effort throughout the season and have continued to improve their skills in leaps, thanks to their determination and the dedicated coaching staff of Tim Enno, Stewart Bolan, Derek Thornley and Bruce Taverner. The team also includes: Conor Birarda, Matt Bolan, Riley Brennan, Cody Buck, Mark Bunker, Russ Froehler, Nic Hefford, Robbie Johnson, Trevor Raderecht, Cam Rohwer, Aidan Schooley, Ian St. Laurent, Ian Tavener, Sam Thornley and Dawson Trimble.

U15 Storm save best for last

U16 Tsawwassen United

Former Sun Devil standout part of Hall of Fame class

The U15 Ladner Storm boys soccer team capped an outstanding second half of the season by capturing its group in District 5 League cup play with a 3-2 win over the Guildford Wolves. The victory completed an unbeaten run for the locals as they qualified for the final by winning four straight games in round-robin play. It was also a breakthrough result for many of the boys who have been playing together for the past seven years and had yet to win a cup final. The team includes: Ajay Lingom, Benjamin Silva Pinto, Brett Thomas, Kyle Ainge, Christopher Carvajal, Christopher Manary, Conlin Jerrett, Dakota Campbell, Jack Creighton, Jackson Cameron, Keaton Fraser, Markus Skov, Nick Scott, Quin Bianchini, Steffan Hilpert and Rhys Smith. The Storm is coached by Jeff Scott with assistance from Mike Smith.

One of the top field hockey players to ever come out of South Delta secondary school is headed to the the UBC Sports Hall of Fame. The Thunderbirds’ 1998-1999 squad will be inducted in the Team category after winning back-to-back national championships. The goalie for that team was Tsawwassen’s Ann Harada. She was one of seven players who also represented Canada in international competitions, joining teammates Laura Balakshin, Kim Buker, Stephanie Hume, Lesley Magnus, Mo O’Connor and Emily Menzies. Harada was alsoa First team All-Canadian and a CIS Championship allstar in 1999. Over that two year period, UBC posted identical 14-1-1 records on route to the national championships. The inaugural UBC Sports Hall of Fame induction was held in 1993. Since that time a total of 86 former athletes, 24 teams and 33 builders of sport have been inducted for accomplishments dating as far back as the early 1920s. The 2014 induction will take place at the annual 2014 Big Block Awards and Sports Hall of Fame Dinner April 1 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

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