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Still no meeting with minister

Terry Lake says he’ll meet with Delta doctors, but date to discuss concerns over surgical services not set yet BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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The province’s health minister says he’s fully aware of the concerns raised by doctors at Delta Hospital and will meet with them when he can. Terry Lake had that to say following an inquiry from the Optimist about when the two sides will finally get together for a formal discussion, something

Delta North MLA Scott Hamilton promised at a community forum in mid-February. Lake said he appreciates the commitment of those who support the hospital and that Fraser Health has been working closely with doctors and other health care workers to find solutions to the concerns raised about surgical services. “This work has been progressing along for some time, and

Lake said. Fraser Health and MLA “Over the last couple Scott Hamilton have weeks, I agreed with kept me updated on the MLA Hamilton that it was discussions taking place time for me to personally and the work being done meet with the doctors. over the last few months. My office will work with I also had the opportuTerry Lake Scott and with the health nity to discuss surgical Health authority to set up this services with doctors at minister meeting.” Delta Hospital when we Delta South MLA announced the expansion Vicki Huntington put Lake on the of the diagnostic imaging and spot during question period last laboratory services last month,”

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Thursday in the legislature. In a press release issued later that day, Huntington noted the minister said he was willing to meet with the Delta Hospital Medical Staff Association in response to her questions. “Delta’s doctors have been waiting to meet the minister since last fall,” said the independent MLA. See MEETING page 3

More than 400 give it a ‘Tri’ More than 400 athletes swam, biked and ran through Ladner last Saturday morning in the 16th annual Delta Triathlon. The short distance (sprint) race included a 600-metre swim, a 20-kilometre bike ride and a five-kilometre run for adults, with shorter courses for the youth and children’s divisions. Overall, 315 adults and 133 kids took part in this year’s sold out race. The top finisher was Michael Milic with a time of 55:34, while Annelise Lapoint was the first woman across the line in a tme of 1:09:05. The Kids of Steel winners were Aidan Doherty and Danielle Leipoldt. PHOTO BY

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Triathletes receive encouragement as they near the finish of Saturday’s race in Delta’s civic precinct. See more photos from the 16th annual event on Page 17 and at www.deltaoptimist.com.

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Participants in the upcoming Ride2Survive dropped by Bernie Dohmann’s home earlier this month to reach out to the Tsawwassen man who was diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of this year

Ride-by lifts man’s spirits Training ride takes Ride2Survive participants to home of recently diagnosed cancer patient BY

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Tsawwassen’s Bernie Dohmann recently got an uplifting visit from a group of cyclists preparing for this year’s Ride2Survive fundraiser. “All my neighbours came out. It’s a big spectacle. You’ve got 50 bikes in front of your house and on your driveway and everyone’s wishing you well and calling out your name, it’s pretty cool,” said Dohmann, 59, who was diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of this year. He was presented with a special daffodil pin symbolizing the fight against cancer and a card. The visit meant a lot to Dohmann, a business

Bernie and Cathy Dohmann are shown with Monica Skeete, a Ride2Survive cyclist.

MEETING from page 1 “I’ve asked him to meet. Delta’s mayor has asked him to meet. The Friends of Delta Hospital have asked him to meet and the Tsawwassen First Nation is in full support of the initiative,” she said. Huntington noted that according to the doctors, there is an acute need for four short-stay surgical beds to ensure patient safety following emergency surgeries at Delta Hospital. “It’s a very big issue for

this community and we are getting there, inch by inch,” said Huntington. “A petition with over 8,000 signatures supporting the need for improved surgical services is currently circulating in Delta.” Saying he has been working with the minister to set up the best time for a meeting, Hamilton told the Optimist he’s annoyed by Huntington’s statement, going so far as to say, “That press release is BS, and you

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owner/entrepreneur. “It’s huge,” he said. Monica Skeete was one of the riders who dropped by Dohmann’s house on the morning of April 18. She described the visit as a ride-by. “The ride-bys are to help give encouragement to people who are fighting this,” she said, noting they take place during training rides. Ride2Survive vice-president Vicki Kunzli noted this is the first year ride-bys are taking place. This year’s Ride2Survive, a 400-kilometre bike ride from Kelowna to Delta, is set for June 20. Kunzli noted the fundraiser for cancer research has raised over $3 million to date. Visit www.ride2survive. ca for more.

The minister has agreed to me, has already said to me, that he will be scheduling a meeting, Scott Hamilton Vicki Huntington hopefully Delta North MLA Delta South MLA in about a month,” steps to address service Hamilton said. level shortfalls at Delta • On another front, Hospital.” Mayor Lois Jackson and • Friends of Delta TFN Chief Bryce Williams Hospital is organizing last week signed a joint letanother town hall meetter of support. The letter ing on Saturday, May 9 at addressed to Lake urges the 2 p.m. at the South Delta province “to take immediate Recreation Centre.

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MK Delta Lands Group president Joanne Barnett outlined the company’s latest development proposal for civic politicians this week, a plan that includes the conservation of significant parcels of land. In January, the company asked Delta to put its previous development proposal on hold to consider receiving an application to allow industrial development on a nearby site. On Monday, Barnett outlined a proposal for an industrial park on its 62hectare (154-acre) property adjacent to the South Fraser Perimeter Road. MK Delta Lands had been working on a major housing and commercial proposal for several years. Located on the east side of Highway 91 between 64th and 72nd avenues, the proposal included 450 townhomes and up to 650 condos as well as commercial area with a grocery store. However, the proposal

faced opposition and was scaled back twice. On Monday, Barnett told Delta council that if the proposal for the 10lot industrial park were approved, the company would transfer the Highway 91 parcel as well as two others, which total 131 hectares (328 acres), to the municipality to expand the Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area. The proposal also comes with monetary contributions, including $5 to $6 million to benefit local agriculture, primarily through irrigation improvements to Westham Island; $4 to $5 million for transportation improvements to the SFPR at Sunbury Interchange to facilitate access to the proposed development; and $1 million for community amenities to be directed by Delta. Public consultation on the proposal is slated to begin next month with an open house at the Delta Town & Country Inn in Ladner on May 21 from 4 to 8 p.m.

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Trustees worry Bill 11 will erode autonomy Boards say legislation gives minister too much power BY

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The Delta school board says its autonomy is under threat by proposed provincial legislation. Local trustees last Tuesday voted in favour of supporting a motion put forward by the B.C. School Trustees Association that calls on boards to write a letter to the Ministry of Education asking to rescind Bill 11, the Education Statutes Amendment Act. According to the province, the proposed legislation will help school districts reduce overhead costs, establish a modern framework for teacher professional development and put a stronger focus on accountability for student outcomes. However, the BCSTA and school boards have a different view after having a chance to review the legislation. Trustees fear the law would expand the education minister’s powers over

have a chance school boards, and to remove failure of a board to school boards comply with an adminthey don’t feel istrative directive are doing a could get it fired and good job. replaced with an offi“I think that cial trustee. we have adeThe legislation also states the minister may Val Windsor quate checks appoint a special advi- School trustee and balances because we sor or a special advihave our citizens coming sory committee to one or to the ballot box to elect a more school districts. board in order to do that Saying boards would work. Having an unelected be forced to comply with and unaccountable special whatever the advisor recommends, Delta trustee Val advisor getting in the way of that mandate from citiWindsor noted the legislazens reduces their ability to tion would impact school have their local representaboards and their staff being tives do the best job they able to do their jobs and can,” she said. what they believe would be Saying he believes betin the best interests of their ter checks and balances students. She also noted are needed because some their was no consultation school boards haven’t been with trustees. as fiscally responsible as Currently, boards can be Delta, trustee Dale Saip fired if they don’t submit said he didn’t have a probbalanced budgets to the lem with the legislation as ministry, but under the prolong as education partners posed legislation they can had the chance to recombe more easily removed, mend changes. He was the said chairperson Laura lone trustee to oppose sendDixon. ing the letter to Victoria. Voters, noted Dixon,

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Author believes everyone is able to leave a legacy Tsawwassen’s Robb Lucy shows how in his first book BY

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Tsawwassen’s Robb Lucy lifts the heaviness off the concept of legacy in his new book — Legacies aren’t just for Dead People! “The key is, create them. It connects you to people. It gives you some joy. It makes you happier. You’ll say, ‘That was easy.’” In the book Lucy defines a legacy as “something I create that connects and enhances lives now, and will continue to positively affect others when I’m gone.” They can be created in any size, he says. “From tiny to monstrous, just by being in touch with your own talents, skills, values, resources. And, don’t wait.’” Lucy provides examples of legacies, including creating a garden to a charitable foundation, in the book. Lucy is a writer and producer who began his career in journalism with the CBC before starting his own

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MURPHY’S LAW What defines a small town? Is it knowing neighbours and shopkeepers? Is it the lack of traffic congestion? Maybe it’s an abundance of fresh air and a slower pace of life? It’s all that and much more, but in these parts there appears to be a line drawn in the sand that should you cross it, the area will morph from quaint community to congested suburb. That line is building heights. The location and intended use might be perfectly acceptable, but if a proposal calls for a building to be any more than about four storeys, the developer is almost certain to face vocal opposition. It crosses a line that’s held sacred. Modest heights are enshrined in area plans, a fact civic politicians are routinely reminded of should they dare to entertain an application in which the developer has had the audacity to try and sneak an extra floor or two into the project. A condo proposal on Ladner’s 47A Avenue last summer had to be reconfigured after it was deemed too tall, while municipal efforts to revitalize the Ladner waterfront through potentially taller buildings didn’t pass the smell test with area residents. North Delta already had a couple of 14-storey buildings before municipal approval was given last year for Delta Rise, a 37-storey tower on 80th Street near Scott Road. It’s only across Burns Bog, but in some ways it feels like North Delta is a world away. The redevelopment proposal for the Town Centre Mall will revisit the building height issue sometime in the near future as the Century Group attempts to transform its outdated shopping centre into a mixed-use neighbourhood, complete with a number of four- to six-storey buildings and — wait for it — a concrete tower of up to 20 floors. That’s definitely pushing it for these parts and I suspect it’s more of a starting point for negotiations than anything else, but it will certainly renew the debate over how high is too high. The argument has long been that developers need to go up to make projects economically viable. I imagine land costs, lease rates and a host of other factors play into that equation, but I’m sure the economic viability card will be played with the Town Centre Mall and I’m equally sure the rationale will be discounted by opponents. There’s no doubt developers are always looking to maximize profits, but you only have to look at what has transpired, or more precisely what hasn’t, at the Ladner waterfront to realize there’s some validity to that argument.

Nothing predictable about the Canucks, taxes and hot water BRAD SHERWIN

COMMUNITY COMMENT I had mixed feelings as the end of April approached — the Canucks were in the playoffs, and I have to do my taxes. Little did I know, the outcome from both of these events was opposite of what I expected. My long-suffering heart was broken Saturday night as the Canucks went down to defeat to the Calgary Flames. It was a good series, and I’m convinced that if they had pulled off the Game 6 win, we’d be off to Round 2. As has been said so many times by fans like me, ‘Oh well, there’s always next year.’ That was supposed to be the good part. Then, the bad part. I have to do my tax return. I’m a terrible procrastinator when it comes to my taxes. I always do it myself, ever since I took a course many, many years

ago in college. I’m lucky, I learned how to navigate the tax forms, a solid foundation that has given me the confidence to do it myself ever since. It’s great that charities like Deltassist have a program to help low-income families and seniors complete their forms as well, it’s the only way to make sure they get the government support they need. I set off with the forms for my wife, my son and myself. I start by plugging in the basics before getting into all the deductions. So far, not bad — we’ve all got small returns coming. Then, I start adding the deductions that I qualify for. Kids under 18? Deduction. Fitness tax credit that increased to $1,000 this past year? Deduction. Kids in the arts? Deduction. Transfer tuition fees, education amounts and allowance for books from my son? Deduction. Ride transit? Deduction. And then there was the big one — income splitting for families. That’s a deduction that really made a difference. When my kids were born, my wife and I decided that we wanted to have one parent home to raise them. My wife stayed home while I went to work. It was tough most of

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the time with one income, except when my wife worked part-time. We didn’t take a lot of vacations, we don’t drive new cars. Except for being able to take my wife’s basic personal deduction, it didn’t really seem fair that I was taxed as an individual, even though I was providing income for a family. I find it funny that the top 15 per cent of income earners are now being called rich. In B.C., income for the top 15 per cent starts at $70,000. They represent 46.5 per cent of total income in the province and pay 67.9 per cent of the income tax. Only 6.3 per cent of B.C. residents make over $100,000 (they also pay 47 per cent of the tax). Maybe you could consider those folks rich, it all depends on the size of their mortgage. In the end, I’ll be getting a return this year, which just means I’ve had more deducted off my paycheques than I needed to pay. That’s OK, I consider it a forced savings plan, and now have a bit of a rainy day fund! Now that I’ve said rainy day, my hot water tank is leaking. In one hand, out the other. The joys of being a middle-class family.

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Public just a pawn in this game

Editor: Re: Town Centre update in works, April 22 How sweet it is to know that the inhabitants of Tsawwassen are nothing more than pawns on Sean Hodgins’ chessboard. Now the Southlands development is in his pocket, his next move is revealed. No prizes for guessing who is the king of Tsawwassen. Mayor Lois Jackson and her councillors are the queen and bishops, ever ready to do his bidding. The city engineers are the jinking knights, indifferent to the deteriorating quality of life in Tsawwassen — traf-

fic congestion, hazard to pedestrians, crowding, noise and dirt don’t measure out in nice, neat numbers. The shopkeepers are the rooks, standing on the sidelines, hungry for more customers so they can pay Hodgins’ exorbitant rents. That leaves us, the people who live here and pay taxes, as the powerless and expendable pawns, regarded with cynical contempt by every other piece on the board. In the front-page photo in last Wednesday’s issue, the people — other than Hodgins — have been conveniently cleared out. You notice that Hodgins’

plan to redevelop the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall includes buildings, such as a 20-storey skyscraper, that are currently not permitted. Of course, why not? All he has to do is snap his fingers and our abject council will change the bylaws to suit his convenience. The existing mall is not “outdated,” it works fine — except it does not satisfy Hodgins’ insatiable greed. Can this man not leave us alone? Will he never have enough money? And will council never protect its constituents from his limitless rapacity? Tom Morrison

Hodgins congratulated for green redevelopment

Editor: Re: Town Centre update in works, April 22 Good to see Sean Hodgins with a green proposal to celebrate Earth Day. Congratulations to Hodgins for another great community idea to update and green the Town Centre Mall. The proposal will transform an outdated, car-

focused shopping mall into a people-focused, multidimensional town centre. This is certainly a welcome green vision for the future of Tsawwassen. It’s so good to have visionary leaders like Hodgins who respond to changes as opportunities to improve the local environment. The Tsawwassen First Nation development of

housing and commercial is a stimulus to the local Tsawwassen First Nation community and its neighbours. Thanks also to the vision and courage of former chief Kim Baird and Chief Bryce Williams with all their community for achieving the Tsawwassen treaty followed by their current economic and cultural activity. Carol Vignale

Pity the plight of peeps that visit Roberts Bank

Editor: Well done Against Port Expansion for recognizing the wildlife spectacle that is the Fraser River estuary B&B for sandpipers (peeps) migrating to their breeding areas in the Arctic tundra. Such stopovers are vital to the survival of these global migrants. Roberts Bank is front and centre of this estuary ecosystem but there has been an 80 per cent decline in the number of peeps counted here in spring over 10 years. Over 30 years ago, an expert panel and the federal minister of environment agreed that port expansion should not occur

on Roberts Bank because of the potential impacts on fish and wildlife. But Port Metro Vancouver went ahead in 1980s and 1990s and the peeps declined. It built a third berth at Deltaport and now want to double all that development with Terminal 2. By 2002 Port Metro Vancouver was supposed to bury the overhead wires that kill exhausted migrants as they cross Roberts Bank to feed on the mudflats. Where is the independent study that experts have demanded for over 20 years into the cumulative impacts of port develop-

ment on Roberts Bank? For example, the cumulative loss of foreshore between port causeways resulting from erosion and dentritic channels appears to have reduced the area of mudflat so vital for refueling the migrant peeps. When are governments and their wildlife agencies going to step up and defend the international designations that have been awarded to the Fraser River estuary and say no to Port Metro Vancouver expansion in the heart of the estuary on Roberts Bank? How much longer will the joy of the peeps be seen and heard in Delta? Mary Taitt

Many offer help after pedestrian accident Editor: On the evening of Thursday, April 16, my friend was hit by a car on 56th Street. We were overwhelmed by the support and assis-

tance offered by so many Tsawwassen residents who stopped to help and for them we offer a heartfelt thank you. You were wonderful to two very scared women.

May I also add that we all must wear bright clothing at night even if only a white scarf so that we may be seen. It was a hard lesson learned. Jan Geddes

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behind baseless criticisms Editor: Re: Public opposition growing to controversial Bill C-51, letter to the editor, April 17 What is a secret police force? That is a law enforcement agency that operates undetected by the public; it will arbitrarily arrest, interrogate, torture and murder innocent people; it seizes property and violates privacy at will; and is accountable to no one except the tyrant who is in command. That is how the Gestapo, KGB and internal security of every other autocracy in history have functioned. That is not how the Canadian Security Intelligence Service operates. CSIS must obtain warrants to conduct surveillance. It does not have the power to arrest suspected spies or terrorists; the agency’s mandate is to simply collect information and advise the Canadian

government on threats to national security. Furthermore, there is an agency known as the Security Intelligence Review Committee that investigates public complaints against CSIS. These facts, however, are irrelevant to the willfully stupid critics of Bill C-51. The lies that were spread about the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2001 are being perpetuated. Then, as now, paranoid malcontents were claiming that privacy and free speech would be destroyed and that all dissenters would be declared terrorists. That never happened. If critics assert the current laws are sufficient to counter the threat of terrorism, then why were they opposed to those same laws when Parliament debated them? If they could write a better law governing Canada’s internal security, I would be interested to read it.

But they won’t. Ignorance is bliss to the critics as they emit endless calumny against loyal and honest Canadians working to protect the nation. The media and civil libertarians have a hypocritical attitude towards our security agencies: In a time of peace, their activities are viewed as immoral but when war erupts these same sanctimonious wiseacres berate the government for being unprepared. Would the critics prefer that security agencies not communicate with each other? That was “The Wall” between U.S. agencies that failed to thwart the 9/11 massacre. Instead of clogging the courts for a living with vexatious lawsuits that aid the enemy, civil libertarians should do something constructive to ensure the dangerous work that all security agencies do on our behalf is always lawful. Steven Austin

More politics being played surrounding oil spill response in Vancouver harbour

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A12 The Delta Optimist April 29, 2015 Business

Authors showing their support for indie book stores

Five Canadian authors will volunteer at Black Bond Books Ladner this Saturday as part of Authors for Indies Day. Throughout the day, Peter Vassilopoulos, Danielle Marcotte, Alison Acheson, Ashley Spires and Susan Juby will greet customers, recommend books and highlight the importance of supporting independent bookshops in Canada. The goals of Authors for Indies are to increase customer traffic, raise aware-

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elled, Vassilopoulos will be glad to share his adventures and well loved books on that theme. Marcotte, who is also from Tsawwassen, has authored numerous books aimed towards a younger audience. The books are all set in Canada, including some set in Delta. An avid reader, Marcotte is looking forward to sharing her love of mysteries. Acheson is a children’s/ young adult author living in Ladner whose titles include

Alice series. Mud Girl, Molly’s Spires is an Cue and Grampa’s author/illustraMusic. She has a tor of children’s new book coming books living in out this year as Ladner. Very well. popular with all Juby will be the schools she travelling from her visits, Spires has home in Nanaimo Ashley Spires authored many to take part in the books, includevent. Her latest ing Binky the Space series book is Republic of Dirt, a and The Most Magnificent follow-up to her novel The Woefield Poultry Collective. Thing for which she has been nominated for a B.C. She is also the author of Book Prize. the critically-acclaimed For more on Canadian novels Getting the Girl and Authors for Indies, visit Another Kind of Cowboy authorsforindies.com. as well as the best-selling

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A18 The Delta Optimist April 29, 2015 In the Community

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South Delta Evergreen Garden Club president Ursula Schmelcher (left) and plant sale organizer Hilary Sanders prepare for Saturday’s event.

Whether you are a veteran or novice gardener, you won’t want to miss the South Delta Evergreen Garden Club’s highly anticipated plant sale this Saturday at Delta Hospital. Along with great plants at great prices, The Repairman, who recently closed shop in Ladner Village and is now operating from his home, will be onsite selling garden tools as well as providing a sharpening service while gardeners peruse over 500 plants, enjoy some refreshments and rub shoulders

with other local plant enthusiasts. Boasting an extensive variety of foliage and flowering perennials, shrubs, grasses, ground covers and 40-plus varieties of tomatoes, the fundraiser offers individual plants as well as mixed containers with herbs, salad greens and succulents, all at reasonable prices. Plants will be organized by sun requirements and knowledgeable volunteers will be available for consultation. Plants have been donated

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in organized tours, social events and volunteer work parties. Guests and new members are always welcome; visit www.southdeltagardenclub. ca for more information. Plant sale hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will take place in the greenhouse and patio of the Mountain View Manor long-term care facility on south side of the Delta Hospital. Admission is free and a portion of profits will be donated to support the garden at Mountain View Manor.

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A20 The Delta Optimist April 29, 2015 Coming Events Clubs & Groups

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!Delta Nature invites you to a presentation by Felix Martinez, on our Native Bats! Felix is a biologist “imported” from Columbia who has been working for the last five years on a wide variety of research projects focused on the conservation of Canadian Wildlife. But, his real passion is bats. Learn about bat movement and social interaction, how human disturbance can affect populations, and how wildlife diseases such as white nose syndrome is spreading rapidly in North America. Time: Tuesday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. Place: Benediction Lutheran Church, 56th Street & 6th Avenue, Tsawwassen. No charge for event - Everyone welcome. Info: Call Tom Bearss (604)940-9296 !Patient Rights - the First Step in Advance Care Planning, Thursday, April 30, 3 - 4:30 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library, 468351st St. Did you know that the Canadian Medical Association recommends that everyone develop an advance care plan? Knowing your rights as a patient is an important part of this process. Come to this informative program

presented by Dying with Dignity Canada. You will learn all about your rights and how you can start making crucial decisions about your future medical care. !Plant Sale, May 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5800 Mountain View Blvd., Ladner. An extensive variety of foliage & flower perennials, mixed containers, vendors, tool sharpening, tea & treats. www.southdeltagardenclub. ca. !The Point Roberts Yacht Club (PRYC) will hold its annual Flag Raising Ceremony, Blessing of the Fleet and Sail Past Salute on Saturday, May 2 at the Point Roberts Marina to officially open the cruising season. This is a formal event for the club with local dignitaries participating. The public is invited watch the event and get involved in our club. The flag raising ceremony starts at 12:30 p.m. and the sail past salute will start on the water at 2 p.m. !BC Therapeutic Touch Network Society Spring Conference and AGM will take place on Saturday, May 2, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at: Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave.

Guest speaker: Lin Bauer, ‘Service with Love: Therapeutic Touch for people with Cancer.’ Visit website: www.bctherapeutictouch.com or phone JeriLyn 778-434-5105. !On Sunday May 3: Practitioner Workshop, Ladner United church. Clients needed for Therapeutic Touch sessions. Please call Lesley 604-2721436 to make an appointment. There is a small fee for a session. !Taoist Tai Chi, a moving meditation for body, mind and spirit, is offered year round in South Delta. Join the new evening Beginning class, Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ladner United Church, 496048th Ave., or the morning classes which start in May: Monday May 4 at St. David’s Anglican Church in Tsawwassen, 1115 51A St. and Wednesday May 6 at Ladner United Church, 10 a.m. to noon. Classes include a tea break. 604681-6609 or www.taoist. !A free Lighten Up Class will be held Tuesday evenings May 12 and May 26, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Tsawwassen Library - Education Room. Register: 604-538-6043.

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April 29, 2015 The Delta Optimist A21 Coming Events rock and roll, and much more. Mid-evening tea, coffee, and assorted goodies included. Doors Open at 7 p.m. - Dancing 7:30-11 p.m. Tickets available at the door. $10 for members, $12 for non-members. Cash or cheque only. To reserve a table, call Shari at 604-9438755.

Clubs & Groups !Free UVic Diabetes Self-Management workshop starts Thursday, May 7 at McKee Rec Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants will learn strategies to manage diabetes, eat better, problem-solve, and work with their health care team. Caregivers are welcome. To register call UVic at 604-940-1273 or go to www.selfmanagementbc.ca. Seniors !Friday, May 8, Unique Boutique luncheon followed by a Fashion Show “Sail Away” of gently used ladies apparel and accessories at KinVillage Community Centre 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen 604943-0225. Seating starts at 11:30 a.m. Tickets $13 for members, $15 for nonmembers. Cash, Cheque, Visa, MasterCard, Debit. Available at reception Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. !Shari’s Saturday Social, May 9, KinVillage Community Centre, 604943-0225. The Theme is Canadian Country Casual. Usual variety of CD music including waltzes, cha chas, jives, mambo, soft

!Learn the Jive at KinVillage Community Centre taught by professional dance instructors George and Wendy Pytlik. Beginner Jive classes will be held on May 17, 24 and 31 from 5:15 to 6:35 p.m. at the Community Centre (5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen). No previous dance experience is required. You only need a desire to learn the Jive. Regular participants can use their dance class punch card and new beginners can pay the drop in fee of $15 per class - cash or cheque only please. Fund Raisers !Shred-a-thon: A Friends’ Fundraising Event. Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Tsawwassen Library, 1321A - 56 Street, Delta. The fundraiser, sponsored by the Delta Friends of the Library, offers FVRL customers and commu-

nity members shredding of their documents outside the Tsawwassen Library entrance. Not only is this a great opportunity to safely get ride of your confidential information, your donation will directly benefit your local library. Income Tax receipts are issued for donations over $20. Special Events !Have you been wanting to volunteer in Delta? Delta’s non-profits and community service agencies want to meet you! Get matched at this free, fun volunteer recruitment fair hosted by Collaborate Delta on Monday, May 4 from 6 - 8 p.m. at North Delta Secondary, 11447-82nd Ave. Check out www.collaboratedelta.org. !Rodeo Fun Night at Ladner Elementary, Friday, May 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. Carnival games, bake walk and barbecue provided by the Scouts. Fun for the whole family! Game tickets $1 each. !Sunday, May 10 at 12:30 p.m. - Mother’s Day Tea with the Birds at Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park, Tsawwassen. Bird walks, refreshments and more.

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quality collectibles. Call 604-946-5559 for pickup of items, or drop off at Vancity in Tsawwassen, South Delta Secondary, or Delta Secondary. The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday. If you have a non-profit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@ delta-optimist.com) the details by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).

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!University Women’s Club of South Delta Once Loved Art and Collectibles Sale, May 29, 5-8 p.m., May 30, 9:30-3:30 at Tsawwassen Arts Centre. All proceeds to bursaries for local female students. We are requesting donations of artwork and

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!Square One Entertainment brings Marry Me A Little to the Tsawwassen Arts Centre Stage. A Saturday night in Brooklyn, two single strangers are left alone for the evening in their empty studio apartments, never knowing they are just a floor away from one another. This charming and bittersweet musical consisting of songs by Stephen Sondheim imagines a world where

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Thompson chases down his dream Beach Grove Golf Club junior signs with San Jose State University just a year after he started to play competitive golf BY

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San Jose State University recruit Charles Thompson works on his putting at the Beach Grove Golf Club with swing coach Toni Taylor. needed a student with a tremendous work ethic and parents willing to make a financial commitment to allow him to play in higherprofile events. “Everyday this young man is here,” said Taylor, looking up at her 6-foot-5 student. “He has that burning fire inside of his belly and I feel honoured and privileged that his family trusted me in guiding him towards that goal. With the right direction, he would find his way very quickly and he did. Extraordinarily within a year (from when we started).” Thompson made his mark in Canadian Junior Golf Association events where finished 11th on the national order of merit out of more than 500 players. He earned the

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opportunity to represent the CJGA in events in Scotland, China and, most recently, the MCB Curacao Masters where he finished second among 26 amateurs. “Any college coach is looking for international experience,” continued Taylor. “You also have to play in three round tournaments. These one day events mean nothing to them. It’s the first time in San Jose history a coach is signing a player without first meeting or seeing him play. That’s (me) telling (their coach) don’t miss the boat on this kid. His potential is unlimited.” Thompson will be visiting university next week. “We lived in San Jose for a year when I was in kindergarten so it will be pretty cool

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seeing my old elementary school and other things,” said Thompson. “I will get to meet the team and stuff. It’s going to be a great experience and I’m just looking forward to being more independent.” Thompson is already getting ready for his August departure. He credits his steady improvement to Taylor’s Fluid Motion Factor teaching program which he describes as a “game changer” for him. “Right now I’m prepping him to make sure he gets really comfortable with who he is,” added Taylor. “He will become his own best teacher so when he goes down there he will have a better understanding of himself. “I’m confident he will make the transition well. SATURDAY, MAY 2 5:01 am 13.5 6:34 pm 13.5

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Charles Thompson’s competitive fire and ability to make up for lost time are taking his surging golf career to San Jose State University this fall. The Grade 12 Delta Secondary School student signed a National Letter Intent earlier this month and will be on the Spartans’ roster for the 2015-16 season. The scholarship deal ends a somewhat remarkable journey that began a little over a year ago. “We are really excited and can’t wait to work with Charles,” said San Jose State head coach John Kennaday. “He has really good disposition for the game and tremendous upside. He is a bit of a late bloomer and we are fortunate to make him part of our team.” Thompson didn’t even know he wanted to pursue a golf scholarship until his Grade 11 year. He took lessons as a youngster with current Kings Links by the Sea head professional Neil Bidewell but his passion was soccer for a number of years. His interest in golf was rekindled by DSS athletic director Shell Thompson who encouraged him to play for the school team and beyond. Charles put the soccer cleats away and spent most of his free time at the Beach Grove Golf Club where he was a junior member. It was his hours on the range where he got the attention of teaching professional Toni Taylor who was back working at her home course. “I kept my eye on some of the players and maybe offered them some tips,” Taylor recalled. “They also saw me at some (junior) events and the relationship built through a natural process.” Thompson eventually approached Taylor about working with him on a regular basis. That’s when he shared his ambition of earning a golf scholarship. “The first thing I said to him was that he was too late,” smiled Taylor. “The college process of laying out the path and directions should be starting in Grade 8. I’m not saying you still can’t make it but you have already closed the doors on some opportunities. By Grade 11 you should already be marketing yourself like crazy. “This was a young player with talent but nothing on his resumé. We had a lot of work to do.” Taylor made it clear to the Thompson family what had to be done. A competitive schedule was put together that would allow Charles to gain tournament experience on both sides of the border. She

April 29, 2015 The Delta Optimist A23

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Ladner Pioneers Mike Berekoff fends off a Nanaimo Timbermen opponent during a 5-3 season opening win at the Ladner Leisure Centre. The Pioneers host Valley Rebels on Thursday.

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The Ladner Pioneers launched the lacrosse season by tasting success around the globe. While the senior B club opened its West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association schedule with a hard-fought 5-3 home floor win over the Nanaimo Timbermen, its traveling team was busy making history in the Czech Republic. The Pioneers captured the 22nd annual Ales Hrebesky Memorial Tournament for the very first time, defeating the Oshawa Green Gaels 9-6 in Saturday’s championship game. It was the club’s third straight appearance in the tournament, with the previous visits producing fifth place finishes in the 22 team event. This year’s roster featured eight regulars, including Chris Fox who organized the trip. The team also included some WLA talent, led by former Delta Junior A Islanders standouts Mike Mallory and Jason Jones. The road to the allCanadian final featured plenty of international competition as the Pioneers earned a quarter-final berth with wins over Slovakia’s Bats Bratislava (8-3), Scotland’s Glasgow Clydesiders (11-1) and Ireland’s Riggers (7-1). Two goals each from Nathan Clare and Jones led the locals to a 7-1 victory over Tel Aviv. Mallory then

notched a hat trick, while Ryan Keith and Travis St. Germain each scored twice in a 10-4 semi-final triumph against the Megamen from the U.S. The gold medal game featured more terrific defensive work and goaltending from Nathan Wilson. The Pioneers took a 7-6 lead into the third period and held the Green Gaels off the scoresheet while Jones and St. Germain added insurance goals. Wilson was named the tournament’s top goaltender and Scott Rouse of the WLA’s Burnaby Lakers was chosen top defensive player. The traveling team also featured: Ray Calderwood, Chris Fox, Andrew Schwab, Pierce Watson, Adam Clarke, Scott Rouse, Joe Vander Wilp, Tyler Calderwood, Jamie Bellamy and Matt Calderwood. Back at home, the Pioneers overcame a short bench for a key victory in Nanaimo’s only visit to Ladner this season. Matt Morehouse made an impressive return to the Pioneers’ net, making 29 saves, including 13 in the final period when he blanked the Timbermen. Mike Berekoff scored twice, while Quinn Waddington chipped in with a goal and three assists. Kevin Wilson and Eamon Butler had the others. The Pioneers are expected to be back at full strength Thursday when the Valley Rebels visit Ladner at 8 p.m.

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