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Child porn charges for counsellor

American authorities arrest Delta school district employee after images and videos found at Point Roberts home BY

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A Delta school counsellor has been arrested and charged with possession of child porn.

According to reports, U.S. officers searched the Point Roberts home of William Brook last week, allegedly finding 334 images and videos, which included young children being sexually assaulted.

It’s believed none of the images

discovered so far involved Delta students.

According to the Seattle P.I., federal prosecutors contend Brook downloaded hundreds of images and videos at his home.

U.S. Homeland Security agents received a tip last month that he had been buying child porn online.

Agents stopped his car last Wednesday as he attempted to cross the border and return home

to Point Roberts. They seized his school district-issued computer he had in his possession, but illegal images were not found on that computer.

Brook was arrested after the search and taken into custody where he remains. He appeared before a judge at U.S. District Court in Seattle on Monday and is scheduled to appear again later this week.

Learning of the allegations last

week, the Delta school district would not say the schools Brook worked or age of the students he counselled.

An investigation is taking place to see if he was involved in any criminal activity here, but he doesn’t appear to have a criminal history in Canada.

Noting Brook worked as a psychologist, a school board spokesperson said, “We want to ensure our parents and school

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communities that student safety is our top priority and we take these incidents very seriously.”

As of Monday, the district hadn’t said whether parents of students who met with Brook would be notified.

In a separate case five years ago, a senior municipal official was charged and later pleaded guilty to possessing many pornographic images and videos of young children.

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An attractive addition that will become a new meeting space for students as well as the community is planned for South Delta Secondary.

During the high school’s 40th anniversary celebration last Saturday, representatives from the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen were at the campus to introduce their newest community project, a functional outdoor amphitheatre to be created at the southwest entrance of the school.

Called the Heart of Tsawwassen Amphitheatre, the endeavour is a partnership with the Delta school district.

According to Rotary, a perfect opportunity to create an outdoor meeting space presents itself as the school is already undergoing a $10-million seismic upgrade.

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Plans for the Heart of Tsawwassen Amphitheatre, a joint venture of the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen and the Delta school district, were unveiled at South Delta Secondary’s 40th anniversary celebrations last Saturday. See Page 21 for photos from the anniversary event.

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Metro Vancouver receives 863 pieces of correspondence on the Southlands application BY

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Metro Vancouver’s public comment period on the Southlands application wrapped up last Friday with hundreds of pieces of correspondence, most in opposition, received by deadline.

A public hearing, which had over 70 people speak, was held May 1 at the regional district’s headquarters in Burnaby. Although it wrapped up in a day, written submissions were accepted for another week.

The board is set to consider it all and vote on the application to amend the Regional Growth Strategy on Friday, May 23.

The majority of speakers who showed up at the hearing spoke in favour of the

Century Group’s development plan, one presenting a petition with over 1,000 Delta names expressing support.

However, opponents are now pointing to the fact the majority of the 863 pieces of correspondence express opposition, noting those include concerns from such experts as Burnaby’s planning department, TransLink and West Coast Environmental Law, adding to the previous critique by the Ministry of Agriculture.

Saying 78 per cent of the correspondence expressed opposition, Southlands the Facts noted numerous concerns raised by the community are echoed in the experts’ opinions.

“Given Metro’s own staff summary report... con-

was also evident firming the produring last fall’s posal violates the municipal public Regional Growth hearing. During Strategy planning the Metro hearprinciples and ing this month, numerous experts several speakers highlighting the on both sides many risks assoclaimed the other ciated with the Dana side didn’t speak development, there Maslovat on behalf of the is no conceivable majority of resireason to supdents. port this plan,” stated Dana Delta Mayor Lois Maslovat.

Jackson said several Metro “Delta’s politicians have directors noted they were repeatedly ignored the impressed with the quality opinions of both the comand level of argument for munity and experts, but we and against the plan during hope that Metro’s members the oral submissions. will show a higher degree “People were very of common sense and reject knowledgeable and spoke the proposal.” to, in many cases, the actual It’s been very much a application. Sometimes it numbers game for both was a bit more emotional sides of the contentious and theoretical, but I think debate, something that

they did very well. The directors obviously listened very closely, so it’s going to be an interesting debate at the table,” Jackson said.

The application received conditional approval from Delta council last fall following a five-day public hearing. Delta then made the application to Metro to amend the Regional Growth Strategy designation for the property, a requirement before final approval.

The Century Group is proposing to build 950 housing units on 20 per cent of the 214-hectare (537-acre) Southlands.

The remaining 80 per cent would be given to Delta, much of it for farming.

Century would also pay for drainage and irrigation upgrades.

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The federal government proclaimed May 9 as a National Day of Honour to mark the end of Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan and ceremonies were held across the country to recognize those who served. The Tsawwassen Legion held its own ceremony (above) at the Boundary Bay Cemetery cenotaph. As well, MP KerryLynne Findlay made a special presentation to Maj. Rev. Jim Short, who served eight months in 2008 as a chaplain during the mission.

SDSS from page 1 It will feature a plaza with half-circle tiered seating, creating an amphitheatre environment, as well as new trees and benches.

A stone-laden patio will replace the current bare cement, which will lead to the track and field grounds and connect to the school’s south entranceway, while a “state-of-the-art” canopy will be added to act as cover.

“Once completed, the Heart of Tsawwassen Amphitheatre Project is sure to impress current and

future students, as well as the many visiting public, and will open the door to future projects,” the Rotary states.

School district superintendent Dianne Turner said the partnership aligns with the district’s vision, which includes connecting with the community.

Delta school board chair Laura Dixon said the project would improve the look and functionality of one the school’s two front entrances. Not only will the new entrance be more appealing

to visitors, but it will also enhance pride in students and staff, she said.

“By creating a beautified outdoor space that is useable and welcoming, we are enhancing the aesthetics and practicality of Tsawwassen’s only secondary school and, at the same time, providing a way to bring the community together with our youth.”

The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen wants to raise $110,000 for the project and has a number of sponsorship opportunities available. Visit www.heartoftsawwassen.com for more information.

Man injured after falling from ship docked at Deltaport BY

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A crewmember was injured at Deltaport Monday afternoon after falling from a ship.

Delta police received a call for a man overboard at around 3:40 p.m.

A crew on a large vessel was dropping heavy rope lines over the side of the ship as it docked when one of the workers, a 35-yearold man, was inadvertently

dragged over the edge with the rope.

He fell onto the dock below and then into the water. Several nearby employees jumped into the water and rescued him The man was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries to his leg and ribs.

No foul play is suspected, said Sgt. Sarah Swallow.

Transport Canada is investigating.

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Senior develops app to improve your golf game Pat Cash calls process to create RAFT a satisfying challenge BY

golfer’s performance based on the information provided.

Cash has been golfing for 40 years and still gets out to play despite problems with arthritis.

He says developing the app was a satisfying challenge and that no matter how old you are, you should keep looking for challenges.

He got some programming help from Joe Galat, a high school IT teacher.

Cash might look at developing the app for Android devices as well.

For more on the app, and for a download link, visit www.raftgolf.com.

There is a section of the website where users can submit feedback or improvements.

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Tsawwassen’s Pat Cash has developed a free app that will help golfers enjoy the game more.

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Tsawwassen’s Pat Cash has created an app for golfers.

The free app for Apple’s iPhone is geared towards helping golfers enjoy the game more, said the 78year-old.

It has tips to help golfers with relaxation, awareness, use of their feet and trust.

“When swinging a golf club, it’s essential to be relaxed,” says Cash.

The app, called RAFT, also has diagrams and pictures.

After playing 18 holes, users are asked a few questions and the information is stored for 30 rounds. Cash says the app calculates a

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Port setting up community office in Ladner Trenant Park Square storefront will allow residents and businesses to get information and provide input BY

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Port Metro Vancouver is opening a community office in Ladner this July.

To be located in the Trenant Park Square shopping centre on Ladner Trunk Road, the office, according to the port authority, will be a local space for community members to speak with staff about port operations, initiatives and projects, including the proposed Terminal 2 at Roberts Bank.

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est gateway, we strive to minimize the impact of port activities and port related businesses on our local communities, while still ensuring the economic benefits of these activities are achieved locally, regionally and nationally,” said Robin Silvester, Port Metro Vancouver’s president and CEO. “We are always looking for collaborative opportunities to engage with our community stakeholders and supply chain partners towards achieving this goal.

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Mayor Lois Jackson said the new office will be an excellent resource for local residents and businesses to go to learn about port

Delta residents operations and and the port, she initiatives, as said. well as provide A date hasn’t input and receive been announced feedback. for the openWith the ing, but the port upcoming envinotes the office ronmental assesswill be open ment process Wednesday to for the proposed Robin Silvester Friday from 10 T2 container Port Metro a.m. to 6 p.m., terminal, this Vancouver and on Saturday office will help president and CEO from 10 a.m. to to ensure timely 4 p.m. Hours and effective may be adjusted based on communications between

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With an increase in the number of motorcycles, cyclists, RVs and overall traffic on the roads, holiday weekends see an 18 per cent increase in fatal collisions compared to non-holiday weekends.

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Auxiliary reflects on a job well done Group celebrates its work and volunteers during a ceremony at Delta Hospital to mark Auxiliary Day in B.C. BY

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The Delta Hospital Auxiliary took some time last week to celebrate its volunteers.

Saturday, May 10 was Auxiliary Day in B.C. and on Friday the Delta Hospital Auxiliary celebrated its work and its volunteers at a ceremony at the hospital.

Auxiliary volunteers, easily spotted by their signature blue smocks and friendly smiles, contributed 100,000 hours last year and hard work over the years has contributed to raising millions of dollars to improve the hospital and make patients stays more comfortable.

For more than 40 years, the Delta Hospital Auxiliary has been raising money to help purchase needed equipment, as well as running programs aimed at enhancing patient comfort and care.

Most recently, the auxiliary committed to raising $2.4 million for the Delta Hospital Foundation’s campaign to relocate, expand and enhance the diagnostic

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The Delta Hospital Auxiliary recognized its volunteers at an Auxiliary Day in B.C. event last Friday at the hospital. services unit at the hospital.

“We are well on our way to reaching that goal,” said auxiliary president Marilyn Jones.

The foundation is aiming to raise $7.5 million for the $12.5 million project.

Local politicians from all

levels of government were on hand to recognize the auxiliary’s work.

“It’s an amazing success,” said Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington. “I just truly, truly appreciate everything that you do for the community.”

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“It’s absolutely phenomenal, the money that you’re able to raise,” said Coun.

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MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay was also on hand to celebrate the auxiliary.

“As a Delta resident, I’m extremely proud of the

Delta Hospital Auxiliary and the work they do,” she said.

While recognizing the work done by the auxiliary, Findlay also took time to honour one volunteer in particular.

Friday, May 9 was also the day the federal government proclaimed as National Day of Honour to mark the end of Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan.

Maj. Rev. Jim Short, who is also an auxiliary volunteer, spent eight months in Afghanistan serving as a chaplain. Part of his duties included attending the military hospital where he would offer comfort and support to the wounded, both soldiers and civilians.

“Unless you’ve lived in the war-torn country, you don’t know what it’s like to walk through a hospital with nothing,” Short said, describing doctors desperate for any supplies and nurses washing bandages and boiling needles.

“We have a really good life here,” he said. “And to whom much is given, much is expected.”

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TED MURPHY

MURPHY’S LAW Build it and they will come — at least that’s what they do in other areas.

There has been much skepticism surrounding the two mega malls planned for the Tsawwassen First Nation as questions persist over whether they’ll actually be built and, if so, whether they’ll be able to attract shoppers in sufficient numbers.

The track records of the development partners coupled with construction taking place at the site have done a good job of silencing talk about the malls not coming to fruition, although the concern about them being too far removed from the city centre to be viable still has some legs.

If these were your run of the mill suburban shopping centres that depend on local traffic to survive, the doubters would be on to something because the TFN malls are so close to the end of the road you have to catch a ferry to keep on going.

However, being out of the way isn’t necessarily a drawback if what you’re offering is unique enough to convince shoppers to make the trek. There are countless examples where this has worked, including in Calgary and Toronto where Ivanhoe Cambridge, the company behind Tsawwassen Mills, has developed strikingly similar malls.

Google Maps tells us that CrossIron Mills is 25 kilometres north of downtown Calgary, while Vaughan Mills is more than 40 kilometres north of Toronto’s city centre. For reference sake, the TFN malls would be roughly 33 kilometres from Canada Place.

Closer to home, the Seattle Premium Outlets in the northern suburb of Tulalip are a whopping 58 kilometres from downtown, while the big discount mall on the south side, The Outlet Collection in Auburn, is 45 kilometres removed from the city. Further south in Portland, the Woodburn Premium Outlets are 50 kilometres from downtown.

Pick just about any major city in North America and you’ll find one or more examples of a development company taking advantage of cheap land to create a destination mall on the outskirts of town.

This hasn’t happened in Greater Vancouver, where there are plenty of suburban malls but none unique enough to make shoppers bypass local offerings and keep on driving. Tsawwassen Mills stands to change all that.

With almost two million square feet of retail space in a South Delta community of less than 50,000 people, Tsawwassen Mills and Tsawwassen Commons must alter existing shopping patterns in the region or they won’t survive. The developers and the TFN are banking on that happening — just like it has elsewhere.

Seniors should be wary when ‘grandson’ phones from jail CORRY ANDERSONFENNELL

COMMUNITY COMMENT “Hello, grandma? I need your help.”

This was how the conversation started between my mom and the person she thought was her grandson — my nephew.

The caller reported being in a fight at a bar and spending the night in jail. He claimed to need $900 in order to make an assault charge “go away.”

He then begged my mom not to say anything to his parents because, after all, this was already embarrassing enough. Besides, he planned to pay back the money.

He then handed the phone to the legal aid lawyer facilitating this fishy money transfer, and the young barrister was more than happy to discuss the pertinent details with his client’s grandmother.

If our criminal justice system really worked this way, jails would be filled with the poor and disenfranchised while the rich ruled the world. OK, never mind.

So anyway, traits I found annoying in my mom as a child — her steady skepticism and diligent scrutiny of all loan requests, especially those from blood relatives — served her well last week, when she foiled this bold phone fraudster. Instead of transferring the cash as requested, she phoned me, and I told her to invite my nephew to call me from his barren cell.

He never called.

And when we caught up with my actual nephew later that day, we learned he wasn’t in jail, but at work. He was also justifiably insulted — mortified more accurately — that we would entertain for even three seconds the notion he could be capable of such a cold and calculated crime.

Police and fraud-busters call this the grandson scam: a distraught young man calls his elderly grandmother begging for cash to get him out of a jam. His voice is usually strained to disguise the fact he isn’t who he says he is, and he’s able to elicit just enough personal information out of grandma to carry on a familiar conversation.

The latest twist, which began surfacing last fall, introduces the lawyer character, presumably to add credibility to the grandson’s plight.

While my mom survived the grandson scam unscathed, others have lost considerable riches both

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financially and psychologically.

Last fall, Nanaimo RCMP reported local seniors being swindled out of $3,500, $7,000 and $24,000 by individuals posing as grandsons.

Often lonely and vulnerable, seniors are considered easy marks.

They also tend to have more money and less debt, with chronic health issues or diminished faculties, making them severely dependent on others. Seniors who fall for the fraud may never know they were conned, and those who do may be too embarrassed to report it to anyone.

In my mom’s case, we reported it to the administration of her housing complex, and a warning was posted in the elevators and other common areas so her elderly neighbours wouldn’t become targets.

Family members also play a role, and if you have an older relative who could be susceptible to this type of fraud and other scams, ensure they have the tools to protect themselves. That could mean making them aware of the various cons, or simply encouraging them to contact someone they trust before agreeing to any sort of cash exchange, even if they have been told not to.

Another resource is the B.C. Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support. Visit them online at bcceas.ca or call the information line at 604-437-1940.

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May 14, 2014 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

MLA reminds minister that health is a provincial issue

Editor: Re: Coal proposal under federal jurisdiction, letter to the editor, May 7 It is refreshing to hear the environment minister say she understands the frustration in our community regarding the province’s role in the coal dust debate.

As the minister notes, the rail and port exports of coal are federal jurisdiction, and I respect that she cannot simply tell the federallymandated port or federallygoverned railways what to do.

But I was not asking for that.

I asked the minister to consider realistic options the provincial government could take on behalf of the public interest.

Public health is a provincial responsibility, so the province could initiate an independent human health impact study, of the kind requested by our two chief medical health officers and by the municipalities.

The B.C. Public Health Act gives the health officers authority to issue stop orders if a hazard is found.

Further, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (2012) now charges the federal minister of environment with a responsibility to consider requests by junior levels of government to review information and to consider whether an environmental assessment is in order.

I would also like to respectfully say that while

the minister says she is supporting Delta’s efforts to defend our community interest, her ministry and government are, at best, doing so off-the-record.

On May 6, the Independent Interagency Review Committee (sponsored

by Delta) sent Port Metro Vancouver a non-binding list of actions needed to protect public health from harm linked to coal traffic. While Ministry of Environment staff observed the meeting by phone, I am told that despite being invited, neither the Ministry of Environment or Ministry of Health are formal members, nor did they sign the letter to the port.

Vicki Huntington Delta South MLA

Tough getting to landfill from new highway

Editor: I love the new South Fraser Perimeter Road because it gets you to your destination very quickly — unless, of course, your destination happens to be the Vancouver Landfill.

I had the privilege of driving the new highway to Tilbury and back to Tsawwassen twice thanks to the poor signage that is supposed to lead you to the landfill exit.

For those of you reading this that have never access the landfill from Highway 17, I challenge you to make it there on the first try.

Pascal Bajgar

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Editor: Re: New bridge not welcome, letter to the editor, May 9 I always find it interesting when writers offer opinions such as in the letter from Peter van der Velden but fail to provide his idea of “an appropriately placed bridge.”

It is easy to criticize but not so easy to provide positive answers to difficult situations.

S.M. Cruickshank

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Many people could not attend the public hearing because they were at work or busy with childcare. That did not stop them from sending in 670 out of 863 written submissions demonstrating a strong opposition of 78 per cent.

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Editor: Re: Getting it right after 25 years, Murphy’s Law, May 7 Your editorial is incorrect and biased in concluding that Metro Vancouver Directors “highly likely will amend the Regional Growth Strategy” in support of the Southlands development plan because there were more supporters than opponents at the May 1 public hearing.

While it was true that about 54 per cent of speak-

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Most Delta council members have treated the public with great disrespect, ignoring public input and abruptly ending public hearings.

Let’s hope members of the Metro Vancouver board are more in touch with public opinion as well as the goals of the Regional Growth Strategy.

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The intention of our campaign is to educate the public about the potential health risks from eating farmed salmon so that consumers can make informed decisions about what they

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Concert funds help make a difference in people’s lives Editor: On May 4, $3,366.75 was raised for the Community Fund of Faith that really makes a difference in the lives of individuals in our community.

LIFT EVERY VOICE,

sponsored by the South Delta Ministerial, included participants from 10 churches and the Delta Funeral Home.

My thanks to those who participated in groups and with the massed choirs as

well as to all those who attended this annual special evening.

Special thanks to this year’s host, Cedar Park Church, and to the Optimist for promoting this event.

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Southlands proposal flies in face of land use plans

Editor: With regards to the debate surrounding the Century Group’s proposed Southlands development, I firmly believe that neither side is capable of claiming majority support.

Statements by those in favor of the development asserting that it is the “vocal minority” that stands in opposition are as groundless as the reports to the same effect from those who oppose developing the Southlands.

Barring a plebiscite on the matter, democratic determination based on serving the true will of the majority cannot occur and we must rely on heartfelt pleas to those we have put in positions of power to render a just verdict. As the true majority cannot be ascertained, argumentation and reason are the cards on

the table and we must hope our councillors and the board of Metro Vancouver make the best play with the hands they have been dealt.

The precedent that approval will set is staggering in its scope and is one that should not be taken lightly. While the concessions offered by Century Group president Sean Hodgins are admirable, what he is asking in return is of far greater import than the $9 million in irrigation and drainage upgrades and the donation of land.

If the proposal is passed, Delta will be saying to every developer that the preservation of farmland is negotiable. That is something I cannot support.

This brand of spot rezoning, whatever the motivation, renders Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy and Delta’s

Official Community Plan farcical and powerless.

Thousands of hours of staff work and public consultation will be eradicated in favour of individual applications as developers and land speculators flood the market.

The proposal, while beneficial in certain ways, flies in the face of the land use plans already in place; for that reason alone it should be defeated.

I hope, for the sake of all who call the Lower Mainland home, that Metro Vancouver has listened to reason and, if not, there is some political or legal recourse available to those who would preserve our agricultural assets and the future of our home.

Delta is ours to preserve by hand and heart; that is exactly what I intend to do.

Nicholas Wong

Reduced time limit gives the wrong impression Editor: I attended the Metro Vancouver public hearing on the Southlands proposal and was No. 63 on the speakers list.

For a week prior to the hearing I prepared a five-minute submission, but upon arriving I was informed that submissions had been reduced to three minutes.

It gave the perception

that board members had already made up their minds and were not prepared to hear any more lengthy arguments for or against.

One would hope they had not been influenced prior to the public hearing by heavy lobbying from the mayor and some councillors from Delta and professional lobbyist by the developer to the point where it was only

a token public hearing to make it legitimate.

There are more than 60 members of the Metro Vancouver board, but when I attended there were about 20 present.

One would hope the absentees would be informed and the board as a whole would be voting on the proposal, not just a delegated few.

Douglas George Massey

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Husband’s phone is too smart for its own good Forget pocket dialing, this ‘bored’ cell makes calls from inside a bag or even while just sitting on a desk BARBARA GUNN

LIVING MATTERS My husband likes to phone people. Make that, my husband’s phone likes to phone people.

It tends to have a mind of its own. For reasons that escape us, the husband’s phone is a big-time pocket dialer — even when it isn’t in a pocket.

This, I do not get.

Two weeks ago, for instance, the phone decided to give me a shout. This, while the husband was in a bike store getting a tune-up for his bicycle.

We would later determine the phone was not in a pocket, but in a bag the husband was carrying.

I could hear the husband conversing with the bike store guy. The bike store guy had completed the tune-up and was trying to convince the husband he needed to buy special bicycle shoes, special bicycle clothing and a special bicycle pump. The husband was buying in.

The phone, I suppose, was trying to rat him out.

“No!” I yelled. “Your shoes are fine! You don’t need any special new ones!”

The husband couldn’t hear me, no doubt because the phone was underneath some special shirt he’d

bought along the way.

A couple of days later the phone was at it again. The husband was at work, and so was I. The phone, we would determine later, was not in his pocket, but on his desk.

The phone rang, but no one said hello. I could hear the husband typing and sipping on his coffee.

“Hello?” I said. “Hello?”

This time the husband heard me, and reached for his phone.

“Did you just call me?” he asked.

“No,” I said. “Your phone called. Again.”

“That’s weird,” he husband said. “Well, talk to you later.”

The husband’s phone, which must be a particularly smart smartphone, has also taken to calling other people. Business associates. The sons. The guy the husband had spoken to a week or two earlier about de-mossing our roof.

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Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s president and vice-chancellor will be the guest speaker at a Delta Chamber of Commerce luncheon next week.

Alan Davis will “provide an update on new initiatives at KPU, including programs, links with local schools and with the community, and developments in research and innovation,” states the chamber’s website.

The luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. It costs $35 for chamber members and $45 for non-members.

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While it may seem impossible to keep an outdoor entertaining area completely pest-free, there are ways to keep such unwanted intrusions manageable.

Identify common pests Yard pests vary depending on geography, so the first step is to figure out which pests are native to your area. Mosquitoes can be found in many locales, but certain insects may be exclusive to specific regions.

For example, palmetto bugs are native to moist, tropical areas, such as the southeastern United States.

In addition to insects, squirrels, moles, raccoons, and other rodents may also descend on a property.

Neighbourhoods that abut natural ecosystems or infringe on wild animals’ habitats may see a wider array of animals encroaching on entertaining spaces.

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Deer, bears, coyotes, and certain bird species can

present their own brands of trouble. Homeowners new to an area may have to experience a learning curve to determine which pests are common to a certain area, as well as which seasons bring which creatures.

Try natural repellents first To minimize damage to the environment and to protect local wildlife, homeowners should exhaust natural ways to repel pests before resorting to less eco-friendly methods. Animals can be kept out of a yard with fences and other barriers, such as thorny bushes.

Many pests are deterred by smells or certain structures in a lawn or garden. For example, inserting chicken wire into a garden bed may be enough to repel burrowing animals.

Certain insects, such as flies and mosquitoes, find the aromas of citronella grass, basil and marigold offensive. Surrounding a property with these plants can create a natural bug repellent. Lavender and rosemary are other aromatics that may deter pests.

Blood meal and soap solutions can repel deer and other wildlife that may feed on garden plants.

Pests attracted to food can be kept at bay with frequent sweeping or hosing down of the patio. In addition, maintain a clean grill and store trash in tightly secured

receptacles.

Consider more traditional alternatives If natural repellents do not work, you may need to rely on more traditional products to repel insects and other pests. Beetle traps lure beetles with an inviting scent before the beetle gets trapped in a bag and cannot exit.

Traps for wasps and flies follow a similar premise.

Bug zappers are largely viewed as an inhumane option but can be highly effective. Unfortunately, these zappers also attract and kill beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies.

Chemical repellents also are available. Stores stock pesticides that will rid plants of damaging insects.

These repellents also may be used around the patio to make the area inhospitable to insects and other pests.

Contact an exterminator If the problem is simply too difficult to manage on your own, then you might need to contact an exterminator, who can spray the perimeter of the home for bugs and can also be called in to safely trap and remove nuisance animals.

An exterminator may also have detailed knowledge of protected species and which habitats can and cannot be disturbed.

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Bring the indoors out

From living to dining and the kitchen, many inside elements are making their way into the yard Many homeowners spend this time of year thinking about how to make the most of their backyards as the plants are lush, the days become longer and the sun shines bright.

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The key thing to think about is what the ideal function for the spaces needs to be, as that will guide how to organize the spaces.

Living + Lounging Also known as the great outdoor entertaining space!

Outdoor living rooms have become increasingly popular. They can include all of the amenities found in an indoor living room: sofas, loveseats or a sectional, coffee tables, ottomans and a fireplace.

Soft and colourful cushions that truly make it seem as though a living room was moved outside.

Soft ambient lighting and background music can set the mood and help guests relax, and outdoor TV’s are appearing more often to allow guests to enjoy the outdoors but still catch the game.

Dining The first of the indoor spaces to make an appearance outside, however there are new elements that have been emerging to bring the inside out.

Often dining areas are being incorporated on covered patios, so overhead lighting such as chandeliers and pot lights are easily included.

Comfortable upholstered chairs have replaced the plastic patio furniture of the past, and on some uncovered patios dining tables are replaced with a gas fire table.

Kitchens Built-in outdoor kitchens are exceptionally popular these days. From simple barbecue stations to elaborate spaces that include all of indoor’s appliances and everything in between, an outdoor cooking space can really add to the function of a backyard.

Most of these cooking spaces are planned around a barbecue, however, in many cases fridges, icemakers, sinks, burners and pizza

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Ample counter space for food prep and serving is often requested, and bar seating is regularly incorporated.

Playrooms It’s great to encourage kids to use their imaginations and play outdoors, especially with the screen time in this generation’s daily life.

Spaces designed for kids to be active, learn and explore can come in the form of playhouses, tree houses, forts, or areas for sports and games.

Creating these spaces in your yard instead of relying on parks allows kids to be outside more frequently and conveniently.

Other elements can be included as well. Water features, whether they are fountains or ponds, gurglers or waterfalls, are often showing up in outdoor living and dining areas. For many, the sound of water adds to the relaxing feel of being outside.

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LARRY BRAGG, A.K.A. THE HANDY HUSBAND, WILL HOST A BASIC TOOL TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN LATER THIS MONTH.

The Handy Husband is hosting a one-day workshop, Tool Training for Women, on Saturday, May 24. The 90minute session will cover the basic items everyone should have in their toolbox, and how to properly use them.

Bragg said he will also cover a few basic home repairs — like how to stop a toilet from running, installing caulking in the kitchen or bathroom, and changing the battery in that smoke detector. In addition, the session will also cover basic safety precautions.

About 10 years ago Bragg turned his passion for building and fixing things, and tools, into a full-time job when he started The Handy Husband. Bragg says he is not a contractor; he takes care of many of those small

jobs around the house that many people either don’t have the time, the proper tools or the know how to accomplish.

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Early bird registration is open and costs $40 until May 20. After that the session costs $50.

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PLANTING A VEGETABLE GARDEN CAN HELP TRANSFORM YOUR YARD AND YOUR DIET.

Vegetable gardens can transform landscapes while putting healthy and homegrown food on the table. By growing their own fruits and vegetables, homeowners have total control over what foods can be harvested, and they can ensure sustainable, safe practices are used to care for the plants.

Vegetable gardens can be compact or expansive, depending on how much space is available to cultivate. However, first-time gardeners may want to begin small so they can hone their skills and experiment to see which plants are most likely to thrive in their gardens. Expansion is always a possibility down the road.

Choose a location Spend some time examining your landscape. Vegetables generally need ample warmth and sunlight to thrive, so find an area of the yard that gets several hours of direct sunlight per day.

A sunny spot is good, but you also want a location with adequate drainage so your garden does not succumb to flooding or fungus during and after heavy downpours.

Don’t place the garden too close to rain gutters or near a pool, where splash-out may occur.

Select a location that is isolated from pets so the plants are not trampled and cats and dogs do not relieve

themselves nearby.

Decide what to plant When deciding what to plant, consider what you eat and how much produce the household consumes, then choose vegetables that fit with your diet. Some vegetables, like peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, and squash, produce throughout the season. Others, such as carrots and corn, produce one crop and then expire.

Plan accordingly when you purchase plants or seeds, as you want enough food but not so much that it will go to waste.

ing tomatoes and peppers, are summer vegetables, which means they reach peak ripeness after the height of the summer season. Pumpkins, brussels sprouts and peas are planted to be harvested later on.

These plants may be put in the ground a little later than others.

Choose three to four different vegetables and plant them in the garden. Select varieties that require similar soil conditions, so that you can adjust the pH and mix of the soil accordingly. This will serve as good practice, particularly the first year of your garden. After you have mastered the basics, you can branch out into other produce.

It is less expensive to start seedlings indoors and then transplant them to a garden when the time comes.

Seeds can be started three to four weeks before they would be put outdoors.

Many vegetables are planted outside in April or May, but definitely after frost conditions have waned. Read seed packets to know exactly when to plant or consult with the nursery where you purchased established seedlings. You also can visit The Garden Helper at www. thegardenhelper.com/vegtips to find out when to plant, seed depth and how long it takes plants to reach maturity.

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Power Lawnmowers • Know your mower and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Look for these safety features: a rear guard to protect your hands and feet from rotating blades; a “deadman” control that stops the mower when you release the handle; and an “up-stop” feature to prevent the handle from kicking up when the mower hits an obstacle.

• Clear the lawn of sticks, stones, wire, toys and other objects (including that screwdriver you lost in the grass last summer), as they could get caught in the machine or flung by the blades.

• Wear clothing that provides some protection, including long pants, a shirt with sleeves and firmly-tied shoes with non-slip soles and hard toes.

• Never cut the grass when

it’s damp or wet, or when there is rain or lightning.

Wet conditions greatly increase the risk that you will slip, suffer electric shock or clog the mower.

• Always mow in daylight, never at twilight or in the dark. Keep your eyes on the lawn and look ahead (at least three feet) for debris.

• Shut off, unplug and engage your mower’s safety devices before removing clogged grass clippings.

• Shut off the mower immediately if you hit an object.

Check for damage and do not restart it unless you’re sure it’s safe to do so.

• Always push rather than pull a push mower.

• All extension cords should be untangled, in good repair, have a three-prong plug rated for outdoor use and be of the recommended gauge for the load.

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Tips for improving curb appeal Making a few changes can help make a strong first impression Homeowners who want their homes to make strong first impressions must prioritize curb appeal.

Homes with strong curb appeal sell well and can impart a welcoming feel to all visitors.

Improving curb appeal need not be expensive, and the following are a handful of ways to improve the appearance of your home.

• Install a bold-looking door in a vibrant colour or one with a custom design. This helps the home stand out from other properties in the neighborhood.

• Edge the driveway to create a distinct border between the driveway and the lawn or other landscaping features. This helps homes appear neat and well kept.

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• Improve landscapes with fresh plants and seasonal colour. Homeowners without the time to plant can consider container gardens, which don’t take much time to assemble but still add appeal to a home’s exterior.

• Prune planting beds and add new mulch to restore colour.

• Add shutters and accent trim to a home’s exterior to improve on the beauty of the house.

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Harvesting water during peak times of precipitation ensures water will be on hand during drought or when water restrictions are implemented. Making use of rainwater reduces reliance on underground wells or municipal water systems.

Harvesting rainwater also can help prevent flooding and soil erosion.

The average homeowner can collect thousands of gallons of rainwater each year. To learn just how much water can be harvested, as well as how many natural resources can be produced from that rain, visit www. save-the-rain.com, where men and women can calculate their rain collection potential by geographic location and average rainfall.

Afterward, homeowners may be inclined to establish their own rainwater harvesting systems.

Here is how to get started.

• Determine your roofing material. Potable water can be harvested from homes

with sheet metal or slate roofing. Clay or adobe tiles also may be acceptable.

Asphalt, wood shingles and tar roofs may leach toxic chemicals into the water, making it unsafe for drinking. This rainwater may only be collected to use for irrigation methods or washing cars and outdoor items.

• Check gutter materials.

Some gutters are made with lead soldering components.

A commercial lead swab test can help you determine if there is lead present in your gutters. At a later time you can choose to replace the gutters if you desire a potable supply of water.

• Invest in a collection tank or barrel. A number of manufacturers offer prefabricated rain collection systems complete with collection barrels. Otherwise, you can use your own barrel or tank to house the collected water. Ensure it is large enough to handle the volume of water collected.

• Purchase and install leaf guards. If your home is surrounded by many trees, you probably accumulate leaf and tree debris in your home gutters and downspouts. Leaf guards will help keep the gutters clear and increase water flow through the water collection

system.

• Create a water collection area. A portion of the gutter system should be removed so that it connects to the collection barrel or tank.

As the rain falls, it will run down the roof and into the gutters before it streams into the downspouts. The downspout connected to the tank will deposit the water directly inside. Filters can be installed to help block the flow of debris.

• Outfit the tank for overflow and water usage. A spigot and hose connection makes it easy to use the collected water for outdoor purposes. Many rainwater collection systems are designed with an overflow safeguard that will prevent the water from backing up through the system. It will divert the rainwater back out of the downspout when the barrel or tank is full.

A rainwater collection system harnesses a natural source of water to be used for gardens and other outdoor purposes. This water doesn’t contain chlorine or other additives, making it relatively clean and safe to use. Homeowners should check to see if a permit is necessary to install a rainwater collection system and then begin gathering water for various uses.

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South Delta Secondary celebrated its 40th anniversary with a mini reunion last Saturday. Afternoon activities included a soccer tournament, carnival and barbecue, while an adult mixer took place in the evening. The events provided an opportunity for grads of the Tsawwassen high school to reconnect with former classmates and teachers. More photos online at www. delta-optimist.com.

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The Delta Museum and Archives Society has been awarded $26,500 from the B.C. Arts Council, Delta North MLA Scott Hamilton announced last month.

The money will help the society with operating activities in 2014.

The council also awarded grants to two Delta filmmakers. Jason Dasilva received $25,000 to help with his documentary, Cinema of the Freak, and Beth Miller received $10,000 for her documentary, Five Boxes: A Look at Gambling Addiction.

Four Delta students also received scholarships from the B.C. Arts Council: • Eleanor Kendra James received $5,500 to study music at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München (University of Music and Performing Arts Munich).

• Geronimo Mendoza received $5,000 to study music at the University of British Columbia.

• Kassandra Klassen received $5,000 to study visual arts at the Emily Carr University of Arts and

Design.

• Quincy Chimich received $5,000 to study music at New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music.

“The arts and cultural sector employs an estimated 85,000 British Columbians and is making a significant and growing contribution to our provincial economy,” Hamilton said. “This government supports culturally-rich communities, and is investing in the development of B.C. artists and cultural organizations.”

As B.C.’s lead agency for arts funding and development, the B.C. Arts Council enlists the expertise of artists to evaluate grant applications through a peer review process independent of government.

Established in 1995, the B.C. Arts Council consults with the arts and culture community to develop policies, programs and strategic priorities for the sector. Last year, the council approved more than 1,000 grants in over 200 communities in every region of the province.

A24 The Delta Optimist May 14, 2014

Fun and games at South Park Spring Fair PAC event funds school activities PHOTOS BY

GORD GOBLE

The parent advisory council at Ecole South Park School in Tsawwassen held a Spring Fair last Friday evening complete with carnival games, food from the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen and even a police dog demonstration.

The fair also featured live entertainment, a cake walk and raffles. All proceeds will fund activities for students, teacher “wish lists,” school equipment and cultural events. More photos at www.delta-optimist.com.

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May 14, 2014 The Delta Optimist A25 Coming Events Clubs & Groups !Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers a Family Support Group for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness. The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday every month: 7 to 9 p.m. Next meeting takes place on Wednesday, May 14 at Delta Hospital, 5800 Mountain View Blvd., Ladner (education room).

Call CMHA Delta for info at 604-943-1878. !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 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. The club is for women who have moved to Tsawwassen, Ladner or Point Roberts, to introduce you to the community and to help you make new friends. Join us Thursday, May 15. Contact Holly at holly.hastie@uregina.ca. !My House is Your House at the Tsawwassen Library, 1321A-56th St., on Thursday, May 15, 7 - 8 p.m. Looking for a house sitter or ever think about house sitting? Learn the ins and outs of house sitting from an experienced international house sitter. !The Ladner Lawn Bowling Club, 5128-47th Ave., is holding a family and friends night on Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. Come out and try lawn bowling. !An Odd Fellows Variety Evening takes place Saturday, May 17 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall, 5425 Ladner Trunk Rd., Ladner. There will be music, magic and food. For more info call LeRoy at 604-219-2703. !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, May 21, an the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. All members are urged to attend. A Fortis representative will talk about the expansion to their Tilbury Island LNG storage facility.

Please call Dick Williams at 604-940-6542 for information. !The Burns Bog Conservation Society is holding a tour of Burns Bog. The cost is $7.50 per person, Burns Bog Conservations Society Members can come for free.

When: Saturday, May 24 at 10 a.m. Where: meet in front of Planet Ice (10388 Nordel Court, Delta). For more information go to: http://www.burnsbog.org/ events/ !The low vision group meets on the third Monday of each month at the Ladner Pioneer Library from 1:30 2:30 p.m. June 16: speaker will be Kristen Crouch.

Topic: creating a herb garden. !Volunteers needed. Delta Marine Rescue Society is currently filling the following vacancies for the positions of president and treasurer to support the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (formerly Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary-Pacific) Station 8 Delta. Submit your resume in confidence to adams. bands@yahoo.com or call 604-808-9639. !Fun and friendly volunteers are needed for a children’s thrift store 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. !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 kmcvancouver.org.

Seniors !Four week session of Urban Poling/Nordic Walking for $20 members, $25 for non-members, 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays starting May 14 at KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen, 604-943-0225. !Healthy Sexuality for Seniors, Thursday, May 22, 2 - 3:30 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library, 468351st St. An active sexual life contributes to health and vitality. Join Kristen Gilbert, Senior Educator with Options for Sexual Health, for a frank talk about seniors and sex. Our goal is to provide sciencebased information about human sexuality, in a positive, shame-free manner.

!Dance to the Music of the Mighty Fraser Big Band on Friday, May 23, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Members $15, non-members $18, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen, 604-9430225. !KinVillage Travel presents a Whistler day trip on Monday, June 16. Bus trip and hot lunch at the Wildwood Pacific Bistro. $70 for members, $75 for non-members. Open 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday at KinVillage Community Centre and at McKee.

word. Phone CMHA Delta for more information 604943-1878.

Arts !The Delta Community Choir’s Spring Concert Series is coming. When: Saturday, May 24 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 25 at 3 p.m. Where: Cedar Park Church - 5300-44th Ave., Ladner. For more information go to: http://www.deltachoral.ca. !An ArtShow, to help celebrate International Migratory Bird Day, runs until May 31 at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre

Gallery, 1172-56th St., Tsawwassen. Paintings and photographs of birds and local bird-related land/ waterscapes, featuring local painters and photographers.

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, please).

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Joan Kluge, with son Lucas, is the winner in this year’s Delta Optimist Mother’s Day Contest. She is seen here collecting her prizes from Janet, of Lawlor Goldsmith Shoppe (left) presenting a Pandora Bracelet and Carmen from the White Spot (right) in Tsawwassen with a $100 Gift Certificate.

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If it’s spring, it must mean it’s time for Classic Girl Guide cookies. Sales by local Brownies like Georgia (left) and Ashley, door-to-door and outside businesses such as Thrifty Foods, support activities, outings, Guiding events, badges, crests, and unit supplies and program material. District level sales support camps, camping equipment events, provincial and international travel, hall rentals, training and workshops. The district sells approximately 350 cases per year. Girl Guide cookies are sold twice a year. Mint cookies are available in the fall and Classic cookies in the spring. Those interested in having a child join can go to the online registration at www.girlguides. ca.

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May 14, 2014 The Delta Optimist A27

Email: mbooth@delta-optimist.com

13 trips and counting for Sun Devils Girls soccer team on a record run to B.C. tourneys BY

MARK BOOTH

mbooth@delta-optimist.com

Don’t tell the South Delta Sun Devils 13 is an unlucky number.

That’s how many consecutive years the senior girls soccer team has qualified for provincials — surpassing the previous record it shared with the North Delta Huskies.

The latest feat is hardly surprising given the Sun Devils are currently ranked No. 2 among 3A teams in B.C. and will be playing in their sixth Fraser Valley championship game in the last 10 years after a hard-fought 1-0 extra time semi-final win over Panorama Ridge on Monday. Yet, South Delta competes in what is considered to be toughest zone in the province and nothing can be taken for granted in sudden death playoff games.

“We know how tough it’s going to be even though there are six (B.C.) berths,” said assistant coach Brent Sweeney. “All it takes is a bad call or bounce. We certainly have had our share of breaks over the last few years.”

The Sun Devils have also created their own good fortune thanks to a couple of dedicated coaches who have built a program that kids want to be a part of.

Head coach Stephen Burns has been overseeing the senior team for the past 18 years and Sweeney has been beside

him for much of that stretch. Sure, a number of good athletes have come through the program but if the success was based on talent alone, no way South Delta would have achieved its elite status.

“Our goal and motto is to out work the other team,” said Burns. “Very rarely do we show up against the top teams and you could say we are (the more talented) team.

“We work hard and compete well.

When some can’t make it to games, others step right in. It’s a matter of putting these younger kids in those situations and it helps us down the line.”

The Devils secured their B.C. berth with a 1-0 semi-final win over North Surrey last Thursday. Burns missed his first game in nearly two decades to attend a do-or-die playoff game for the other team he coaches — the No. 1 ranked McMath Wildcats.

The provincial streak is never mentioned to the girls but it’s not hard to recognize the program’s success.

“The girls know about the history,” added Sweeney. “They see the alumni players coming out to watch and how they are still interested. You build a program where (the kids) want to be part of something. It’s about hard work and getting the girls to play for each other.”

South Delta will host No. 3 ranked Charles Best of Coquitlam in the Valley final on Thursday at Winskill turf. Game time is 3 p.m.

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BY

GORD GOBLE

South Delta Sun Devils Nadia Langenberg closes in on a Panorama Ridge opponent during Monday’s Fraser Valley AAA Championships semi-final game at Winskill Park. The Sun Devils scored on a penalty in overtime to win 1-0 and advance to their sixth Fraser Valley final in the last 10 years.

Bandits provide Pioneers with big early season test

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league play, outscoring its opponents 46-9 in three straight wins, including a 10-3 triumph over Nanaimo on Saturday.

Meanwhile, the Pioneers (2-1-1) have produced back-to-back victories, highlighted by a 12-4 triumph over the Valley Rebels in their home opener.

The hosts broke open a 7-4 game with five unanswered goals in the final period. Mike Berekoff led the way with seven points, including four goals. Quinn Waddington added a hat trick and two assists. Chris Fox, Eamon Butler and Cameron Kirkbridfe also scored. Rob Cook made 34 saves.

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Ladner Pioneers defeated Valley Rebels 12-4 in their home opener at Sungod Arena.

Ladner Pioneers will take a three game unbeaten streak into their biggest test of the early stages of the West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association regular season on Thursday night.

Ladner will host the unbeaten and sixtime defending champion Tri-City Bandits at Sungod Arena. Game time is 8 p.m. It will be the first meeting between the longtime rivals since the Bandits defeated the locals in the fifth and deciding game of the provincial finals last August.

Tri-City is hosting the the 2014 President’s Cup Senior “B” national championships and is off to a dominating start in

A28 The Delta Optimist May 14, 2014

McManus has leading role in successful tour Tsawwassen defender scores three goals as national women’s field hockey team goes 2-2-1 against England & Wales Tsawwassen’s Sara McManus had a leading role in the the senior national women’s field hockey team’s successful United Kingdom Tour.

Canada closed out the five game series with a a 4-0 victory over Wales last week to finish with a 2-2-1 record. After falling 6-1 to world No. 3 ranked in its opening match, Canada went undefeated the rest of the tour.

“It was a great way to finish an invaluable tour with both a positive performance and a positive result,” says national team head coach Ian Rutledge.

“Particularly pleasing was the way in which we displayed considerable resilience

notching the game winner in the second in both trying conditions and against a half in a 2-1 triumph over Wales. The determined opposition.” former Delta Falcons and South McManus, a 20-year-old Delta Sun Devils standout added defender who already has 52 another goal in a second game 1-1 senior international caps to her draw with Wales. She also helped credit, scored off a penalty corner set-up Brienne Stairs’ goal in the in the early stages of the match series’ finale. as Canada played England to a 1The national team now 1 draw in its second game. focuses on preparation for the “The performance was excepCommonwealth Games. A final tional from one of the youngest Games roster will be named in in world hockey playing against one of the most experienced and Sara McManus June, before the team heads to Ireland in July for a pre-Games well drilled teams going around,” tour prior to making its way to Scotland for continued Rutledge. the competition.

McManus then found the net again,

Short corners…

Tsawwassen’s Mark Pearson celebrated earning his 150th international cap with the senior men’s team by helping Canada to its best-ever finish at the Champions Challenge in Kuantan, Malaysia.

The 16th world ranked Canadian team reached the championship game before falling 4-0 to No. 7 Korea.

The highlighted result was a penalty shootout semi-final win over No. 13 and host Malaysia that saw Canada battled back from a 2-0 deficit.Pearson was among the Canadian goal scorers in the shootout.

The match was played in front of 7,000 fans.

Bains on short list for Youth Olympic Games

Ladner’s Gavin Bains has been shortlisted to play for the Canadian U18 men’s field hockey team at this summer’s Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China.

The Grade 10 Delta secondary student was among 25 players named

by Field Hockey Canada following an extensive evaluation process. The team will be holding a national camp in Vancouver this summer, before nine players and three non-travelling reserves.

The Games will feature Hockey 5s — a small-sided version of the game created by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) for increased excitement and skill. Field Hockey

Canada will be part of sporting history when Hockey 5’s will make its major international debut at the Youth Olympics.

Canada’s participation in the Youth Olympics was secured by two key components. The first was qualification through the Pan American Youth Hockey Championships, a mission successfully completed in Puerto Rico in February.

“I am really encouraged by the make-up of the long-list squad,” says Canadian U18 head coach Inderpal Sehmbi.

“It bodes well for us heading in to our preparation to have athletes with competitive experience at an interna-

tional level to handle the rigors of a multi-sport competition.

“At the same time, we have an excellent crop of athletes who are pushing hard to gain their first international exposure, and at such an exciting event.”

Bains grew up playing and learning field hockey in the Delta Falcons organization, spending much of the time under former national team player Guy Manwaring. Last season, he played for the U16 provincial team and was nominated by Field Hockey B.C. as a potential Canadian Sport Institute Athlete.

He is now playing men’s premier at the club level.

Gavin Bains (left) is on Field Hockey Canada’s short list to play for his country at this summer’s Youth Olympic Games in China.

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