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Reporter experiences an 8.0 magnitude earthquake in the Quake Cottage

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The shaking started out lightly enough.

“Well, this isn’t so bad,” I thought to myself. “I don’t even need to hang on.”

That quickly changed, however, and as the Quake Cottage got into full swing, the shaking became more violent and I quickly grabbed onto the two handles for fear I would be pitched head first out of my seat.

I have lived more than half my life on the West Coast and have experienced, as many Lower Mainlanders have, a handful of mild tremors — the briefest of shaking that is more likely to leave one wondering if something really did happen than fearing for their safety. That’s nothing compared to the Quake Cottage earthquake simulator, which was part of the Corporation of Delta’s emergency preparedness event at Ladner’s Harris Barn Monday.

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The Quake Cottage earthquake, significant The shaking only lasted simulates an earthquake damage can occur in less and serves to spread aware- for 30 seconds, he said, but than a minute. In the case it seemed like a lot longer. ness about earthquake preof the Loma Prieta 6.9 While it wasn’t scary — I paredness, the importance magnitude earthquake in was sitting down and knew of securing furniture and California in 1989, which other items around was famously captured the house or office, on television during a live which could easbroadcast of Game 3 of ily become airborne the World Series between during a major earththe Oakland A’s and San quake, and motivate Francisco Giants, the the community to get shaking only lasted about prepared.

15 seconds but damage Quake Cottage included the collapse employee Shawn of a portion of the Bay Ferry was on hand to Bridge, which connects man the controls and the two cities, and a major to talk about earthdouble-decker freeway in quakes. He explained Oakland, which resulted in the simulator was more than 40 deaths. the equivalent of “We’re never prepared about an 8.0 magPHOTO BY GORD GOBLE for the earthquake before, nitude quake. Ferry The Quake Cottage simulates a major we always prepare after,” said the magnitude earthquake.

Ferry said. of an earthquake Most people don’t think depends on how fast it was about to happen — it “the big one” will ever the ground moves when the was definitely disconcerthappen, and when it does, Earth shifts, so not all 8.0 ing to think that, really, it many are not prepared. magnitude earthquakes feel could happen here at any The aim of the Quake the same. time — without warning Cottage, and Emergency From where I was sitting (and without having to sign Preparedness Week, is to Monday afternoon, things a waiver beforehand). get people thinking about seemed to be moving pretty And, Ferry explained,

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The Quake Cottage demonstration was part of Delta’s event marking Emergency Preparedness Week, which is May 3 to 9 this year. The event included a variety of information booths covering emergency preparedness, from making sure all members of the family, including pets, will be taken care off to the Delta Police Department’s Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program, which offers classes on working together in the event of an emergency.

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Hospital advocacy group hosts town hall forum this Saturday

‘Friends’ continue to push for fair share of funding for surgical program BY

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Friends of Delta Hospital are holding another town hall meeting this Saturday to update residents on efforts improve the hospital’s surgical program.

The meeting will take place at the South Delta Recreation Centre at 2 p.m.

Gathering a petition that already has more than 8,000 signatures, the group says, “Delta is not getting its fair share and as a result our hospital is in crisis. To make matters worse, our regional health authority is threatening further funding cuts in the future. We believe once the public and

elected representatives are aware of these facts that the issues can be resolved in a way that is fair to residents of Delta and the rest B.C. We do not expect special treatment, only our fair share.”

Hundreds showed up at the group’s first town hall forum in mid-February in Ladner to hear from doctors at the hospital, who initially made their concerns public last fall.

The Delta Hospital Medical Staff Association raised concerns about the surgical program, which they complained does not operate at the same level as hospitals in similar-sized communities.

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In Delta, operating rooms close at 3 p.m., which means those requiring urgent procedures after hours or close to closing time have to be transferred.

According to Fraser Health, the hospital currently has 58 “acute care beds in medicine.” However, doctors argue those beds can’t be considered acute, but more like respite beds for day surgery procedures.

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and TFN Chief Bryce Williams recently signed a joint letter of support for Delta Hospital. The letter addressed to Health Minister Terry Lake urges the province “to take immediate steps to address service level shortfalls at Delta Hospital.”

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Port submits application for Terminal 2 Submission gets ball rolling on environmental review, which could take as many as three years to complete BY

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Port Metro Vancouver has submitted the formal application for the much talked about Terminal 2 project proposed for Roberts Bank.

The port submitted what’s known as an environmental impact statement to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. That submission will start the ball rolling on a lengthy environmental review involving a panel.

The port is proposing to build a second three-berth container terminal on what would be a new man-made island adjacent to the existing Deltaport container terminal in order to meet forecasted demand.

It’s anticipated the environmental assessment will take two or three years to complete.

The independent review panel will be made up of experts appointed by the minister of environment.

The panel will hold hearings for interested parties to comment and present concerns regarding the potential effects of the project.

The review panel will then provide recommendations to the minister.

Prior to the selection of the independent review panel members, the federal government will request comment from the public regarding the terms of reference.

Cliff Stewart, the port’s vice-president of infrastructure delivery, told the Optimist an executive summary of the environmental impact statement is available online, but the hard copy of the entire document, made up of several binders of studies and other information, is available at local libraries. That document is about 7,000 pages.

Based on the current project schedule, and subject to regulatory approvals, T2 could begin operation by the mid-2020s, according to the port.

As far locating another container terminal at Roberts Bank, Stewart said a lot of work has been done to over the past four years and the analysis determined the site as suitable.

“The conclusion is that the effects of the project with the implementation of the mitigation that’s proposed is not expected to significantly affect the environment,” he said.

“That’s the conclusion of the scientists that we have

Against Port Expansion, a local advocacy group, is concerned about the environmental impacts another container terminal will have on the sensitive ecosystem.

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That is subject to a review by the independent review panel and it’s obviously their conclusion that is the most important.”

Delta wants the scope of the environmental assessment widened.

Delta council recently agreed to submit several resolutions to this

September’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention, including a request for the province to ensure the assessment includes the wider community as well

as environmental impacts associated with increased road, rail and marine traffic.

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Nothing goes to waste at Augustine House Charities benefit from donations of perishable food Almost every other day of the week, the doorbell rings at the back of the kitchen at Augustine House.

Instead of food being delivered to the retirement residence on Ladner’s Arthur Drive, however, it’s getting picked up.

“Ever since starting here three years ago, I have been looking for places to donate our leftover perishable food instead of seeing it go to waste,” says Gareth Jones, Augustine House’s director of culinary services.

“As the perishable food arm of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank does not pick up in Ladner, we had to build new relationships to distribute our leftovers.”

Volunteers from the South Delta Food Bank pick up leftover soup each Monday or Tuesday, while volunteers from Food on the Corner, which feeds the homeless of Vancouver’s

Downtown Eastside, do likewise on Friday.

Independent volunteers pick up food throughout the week and distribute it to migrant farm workers, Luke15 House in Surrey and the Surrey Urban Mission.

“The additional soup we receive from Augustine House always helps as we have high demand, long lineups and often run short,” says Herman Glockl, who founded Food on the Corner over 32 years ago.

In addition to the leftover casseroles, soups, buns and muffins being donated to support the hungry, Jones provides the overripe bananas to local baker Ray Beutel of Richlea Bakery who turns them into banana bread.

Bruised apples and pears are brought to a local horse stable and salmon skins and salmon trimmings from the freshly cut fillets for

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“Serving those in need by donating food is not only an honour, but our responsibility as good corporate citizens,” says Augustine House executive director Tanya Snow. “We hope that the small amounts we provide are making a difference.”

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TED MURPHY

MURPHY’S LAW You have to admire their tenacity.

It’s been seven months since doctors got together to sound the alarm over the inadequacies of the surgical program at Delta Hospital. Not too long after that an advocacy group took shape to support the doctors and give the fight more of a community-wide feel.

The movement was broadened when civic politicians, local MLAs and the Tsawwassen First Nation subsequently joined the effort to convince Fraser Health and/or the provincial health minister of the need to improve urgent care at the hospital.

Although they’ve got compelling arguments when it comes to equitable health care funding and timely patient care, the campaign hasn’t made much headway as the powers that be appear reluctant to alter the status quo.

It’s about this time that efforts of this kind often go off the rails if they haven’t met with any success. Those who get involved with the best of intentions become disillusioned when the cause they hold dear doesn’t resonate with decision makers. The passion that was there at the beginning begins to dissipate as the government counts on the tried and true practice of ignoring people long enough for them to simply give up and go away.

It doesn’t look like that tactic is going to work in this instance as the campaign to restore surgical services at the hospital continues to gain steam. Names are being added to a petition every day (more than 8,000 at last count) and the Friends of Delta Hospital have their second town hall forum scheduled for this Saturday at 2 p.m. at the South Delta Recreation Centre in Tsawwassen.

Health Minister Terry Lake can continue to be too busy to meet and Fraser Health can stick to its line about Delta Hospital playing a specific role in a regional network, but something tells me those leading this fight aren’t going to pack it in.

I wonder if it reaches the point where the government’s strategy of tuning out and hoping the complainants go away gets turned on its ear. Perhaps they get so sick of hearing from them that it’s just easier to deal with the issue than have to put up with the constant badgering.

OK, so maybe that’s wishful thinking, but there’s absolutely no doubt Delta Hospital is held dear by a great many people in this municipality. It’s such an integral part of this community that you could easily see the effort to restore services continue until its reaches a successful conclusion.

Decision makers, you’ve been warned.

Spring cleaning brings back memories of fight for rights ML BURKE

COMMUNITY COMMENT While cleaning out my garage I went through boxes and trunks that haven’t been opened for decades. It was tedious but also cathartic, plus I can park my car in the garage again. I look forward to spending more hours going through myriads of sentimental photos, writings, children’s art and other paraphernalia accumulated over the years.

After sorting I will tie up little parcels to give back to their creators. My middle-aged children are starting to appreciate they too might go to the great beyond someday and might enjoy receiving their childhood and school accomplishments. The grandchildren also find it amusing to see evidence of their parents having actually been young once.

Amongst these treasures were some vintage reading materials that

I added to the bathroom bookshelf.

One is a Ms. magazine from 1978.

Yes, I was one of those pesky feminists back then and continue to be.

It always stumped me how feminism fell out of favour during the 1980s and ’90s. How could anyone, especially women, be against equal rights for women? I fully understand why men would be, but let’s not go there.

I recently learned that female UBC students in the 1930s were segregated from the male students who had access to more experienced professors. Sheesh! Gender prejudice was alive and well in academia and may still be.

We have a ways to go, but at least we’re now going on the road of righteousness.

It was not that long ago (1919) that women got to vote in Canada.

I believe the law determined we were “persons” after all and therefore should have that right.

Following that hurdle we continued to have value as wives and mothers but not as career women or single “persons.” They were called spinsters and generally pitied by society.

When women started getting “uppity” again in the 1960s, it

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made for turbulent times and many divorces, mine included. However, what has transpired over the past 50 years is encouraging, especially with dads participating so much more in the hands-on raising of their children and women pursuing careers that were previously considered men’s work.

International Women’s Day recently passed and it behooved me to look online to see what they were saying. I was delighted to see Emma Watson, of Harry Potter fame, become the United Nations spokesperson for women’s rights.

She is helping to bring feminism back into a favourable light.

I also came across a poignant quote that I will share with you.

Kurt Cobain of Nirvana fame said, and I paraphrase, “Stop educating women on how to protect themselves from rape. Instead teach men not to rape. Go to the source and start there.”

Spot on Kurt! Too bad you left us before your time.

ML Burke retired from the health sector to work on community issues such as affordable housing. She sits on the Delta Seniors Planning Team and the B.C. Seniors Advocate’s Advisory Council.

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May 6, 2015 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Seniors need convenient shopping in town centre

Editor: Re: Public just a pawn in this game, letter to the editor, April 29 Redevelopment of the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall by Century Group has its merits and perhaps, as usual, also some demerits to go along with it.

The public forum on this issue should be based on input along the lines of possible beneficial improvements and local needs.

A “hate letter” as the one written by Tom Morrison attacking developer Sean Hodgins in regards to this issue is totally out of character

with this community and should under no circumstance be considered reflecting local values.

To label Hodgins a man of “insatiable greed” and our mayor and council as “pawns in his pocket” is not only uncalled for, but also counterproductive to the pioneering spirit with which this town was built.

We like to teach our children tolerance and respect for their fellow man and not how to get their way by promoting outright hateful and defamatory remarks, particularly when they digress from the issue at hand.

This town can do with

some shopping and housing improvements regardless of the upcoming mega malls on Highway 17.

There is plenty of need for basic local shopping like the barber, jeweler, groceries, a dollar store, an eatery and, last but not least, our financial institutions.

Seniors need convenience shopping and will appreciate suitable housing along this line. Perhaps Hodgins is on the right track.

Lets get with it and show the right spirit to make this town a better place to live in.

Peter Thoss

Letter critical of Hodgins in poor taste

Editor: Re: Public just a pawn in this game, letter to the editor, April 29 I find the venomous letter by Tom Morrison to be both degrading and spiteful.

I have lived and worked in this community for 30plus years and the Century Group (the Hodgins

family) has bent over backwards for this community. Century gave this community Diefenbaker Park, has very heavily contributed and supported Delta Hospital, the Irene Thomas Hospice and has made innumerable contributions to Tsawwassen and Ladner.

Since when did it

become a sin to make too much money? It sounds like pure jealousy to me and quite frankly running down our mayor and council together with Sean Hodgins is in absolute poor taste.

What contributions has Morrison made to this community?

H & D Wallace

Commuter wants to keep exit, but not if it becomes a super highway

Editor: Re: Will River Road exit be in final plans?, letter to editor, May 1 I suggest the topic of an exit to River Road West from the new bridge needs broader discussion.

The existing Exit 29 is already heavily used by many vehicles, including large trucks over 10,000 kg GVW that are not allowed.

I have discussed the large truck issue with Delta police constables Sansregret

and Usipiuk who have been extremely helpful in this issue. Kudos to them.

If a new exit from the new 10-lane bridge goes onto River Road, what will the traffic volume and vehicle weight limit be?

Will the road be widened for more flow of traffic?

Will there be an on-ramp to Highway 99 at the same exit? These are only a few of the questions that need to be asked.

People live on and near

River Road from Exit 29 all the way to Ladner Village.

I’m sure they have some input to the new exit discussion.

I use Exit 29 everyday and I understand many people want to keep the exit with a new bridge.

But if Exit 29 and River Road have the potential to become a super highway, then I’m glad to forfeit this exit and drive to Trunk Road to enter Ladner.

Keith Munro

Public shouldn’t have to put up with noisy mufflers Editor: Why is it that some people in our society have to prove how macho they are by replacing the original factory-installed car mufflers with noisy mufflers?

They have nothing better to do in their free time than race their cars through our community way above the posted speed limit.

Why do we have to share this world with them and

why is this stupid behaviour tolerated by our police?

Maybe the time will come in their lives when they will appreciate quiet time.

Othmar Brunner

Ladner senior grateful for kindness of bus driver Editor: I would like to say thank you to a very special bus driver that escorted me across Arthur Drive to my

residence on April 14 at 8:45 p.m. after I spent fiveand-a-half hours in the ER having numerous tests, Xrays and waiting patiently

for my results.

I hope thank you is adequate from a very grateful senior.

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Letters to the Editor

Environmental review set to begin on T2 proposal

Editor: Every day, businesses and consumers across Canada rely on Port Metro Vancouver terminals to get goods to and from 160 trading partners around the world.

Based on historical trends and independent forecasts, it is expected Canada’s west coast trade of goods using shipping containers will double between now and 2030 at an average annual rate of about 4.5 per cent. This growth is being driven by increasing Canadian demand for consumer goods made in Asia, such as electronics, food and clothing, as well as Asian demand for Canadian goods and resources.

Port Metro Vancouver is federally mandated to support Canada’s trade objectives and provide a high level of safety and environmental protection. Despite plans to maximize the ability of current terminals to handle more containers, and working with our colleagues in Prince Rupert to understand how much additional capacity their planned expansions will provide, it is clear we will still need more capacity by

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Clean-up crew does great job Editor: Kudos to the Spring Clean-Up crew from Remple Disposal. Their service was excellent again this year.

Being a garbage man is a thankless job, yet the Remple guys do it with pride and efficiency. I imagine they put in long hours these last few weeks as I saw them driving around at 9 p.m. still picking up refuse. They should be commended for their hard work and dedication to keeping Delta clean.

Rotten tomatoes to all the residents of Delta who do not read the list of accepted/ not accepted items. There are still many of these items littering our sidewalks.

Janna Lee Due to a printing error, a letter to the editor on Page 10 of last Wednesday’s edition (More politics being played surrounding oil spill response in Vancouver harbour) had the author’s name cut off.

The author was Curtis MacDonald. The Optimist apologizes for the error.

Youth thriving despite poor examples set by adults Celebrating as adults, and the attention we give to negative behaviour. Thankfully, the JIM CESSFORD majority of our youth make positive contributions to CHIEF’S their communities through their schools, sports teams, CHATS religious groups, arts and culture.

The young people in We don’t talk enough out our communities are our about these kids, who aspire strength. They do wonderto great things and give ful things and they give us back through volunteerism. hope for the future. I do We need to spend more sometimes wonder, though, time recognizing those that how they can do as well as overcome adversity and they do given the examples challenges, carving posithat are being set for them.

There has been extensive tive paths out of difficult terrain. It is important to news coverage of Lower me that we Mainland celebrate our youth either It is a wonder youth and murdered, recognize that in jail, or that our youth there are far wanted by know anything but more good the police than bad. because of pessimism, when I am proud their poor you consider the to be workchoices. examples we set ing with This viothe Rotary lence is a as adults, and the clubs result of attention we give to NorthofDelta, drug trafLadner and ficking and negative behaviour.

Tsawwassen turf wars. to organize the This irony seventh annual Delta Rotary was not lost on me when I Youth Awards. The youth watched the news coverage recognized at this event are of “4-20,” which celebrates our future leaders and quithe use of marijuana. etly do good work in their This event, at which schools, homes, churches thousands of people lit and social circles. up a joint, kept the local The stories are incredhospital busy as many of ible, from a young woman them ended up in the ER who raised money to due to excessive levels of purchase headstones for drug consumption. I quesunknown soldiers, to a boy tion what message we are who collected and shipped sending our kids when back-to-back news coverage hundreds of hockey sticks to children in India, to is about drug wars and pot another boy who struggled parties. to overcome the death of In addition to these his mother — his only supmixed messages, our port system in the world. youth are also barraged by These youth do good media accounts of young without the need to be recCanadians travelling overognized, they are resilient to seas to participate in terthe challenges of the world rorist activity, and we are and they are role models for updated daily on the civil all of us. unrest in the United States On May 14th at Genesis caused by police use-ofTheatre in Ladner, we will force against mostly young be honouring these youth minorities. who are more than deservCloser to home, we ing of recognition. If you hear about parents that are know of someone between banned from junior ice the ages of 10 and 18 you hockey rinks, and sports would like to nominate, teams that do not even please contact Leslie allow parents to attend Abramson at abramson@ games due to obnoxious telus.net or 604-946-0672. behaviour in the stands.

Jim Cessford retired as It is a wonder that our Delta’s police chief earlier youth know anything but this year after leading the pessimism, when you condepartment for 20 years. sider the examples we set

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SATURDAY, MAY 9TH, 2015 Boundary Bay Park On Saturday, May 9th, 2015, Delta Division of Family Practice is participating in a Doctors of BC Initiative “Walk with your Doc”. This Walk is held annually to celebrate the World Health Organization’s Move for Health Day. Join your doctor for a short, fun, community walk around Boundary Bay Regional Park.

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South Coast Casuals marking a milestone in Ladner Village

Popular women’s clothing store celebrating 20th anniversary this month One local retailer is celebrating a milestone this month — 20 years in business.

On May 1, 1995, Bill and Tracey McKnight opened the doors of South Coast Casuals in Ladner Village.

After spending many years on the road selling clothing wholesale, Bill McKnight says the couple decided to open the store because he wanted to be home more.

They signed the lease on March 15 and just six weeks later opened the doors of South Coast Casuals to customers.

Some things have changed a lot over the years. For the first nine years the store did not have a computer system and the price tags on every article of clothing had to be hand written, says daughter Jill McKnight, who grew up working in the store and

joined the family business full-time after graduating from the University of Victoria with a degree in entrepreneurial business.

Over the years the store has expanded and phased out its menswear section, focusing solely on women’s fashion for the last five years.

What hasn’t changed is the family’s commitment to quality clothing lines and excellent customer service.

The store has become a destination for both locals and visitors. Customers regularly come from all over the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island and the family even mails jeans to a woman in the Queen Charlotte Islands. Out-of-province visitors often make a trip to the store a part of their

vacation.

The shop also has many loyal local shoppers and Tracey McKnight says recently they had three generations of one family all shopping together.

“For a lot of our customers, there are certainly people we recognize from day one,” says Jill McKnight.

The McKnights have also been heavily involved in the community over the years — Bill and Tracey joined the Ladner Business Association that first year in business and have been involved in many initiatives and events, including the annual Breakfast with Santa, Ladner Village Quilt Walk and Car Show, and Pumpkin Fest.

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The family also instigated the Ladner Dig It Campaign, which got all the retailers on 48th Avenue united in advertising campaigns during the reconstruction and beautification of the street.

To celebrate 20 years in business, South Coast Casuals started 20 days of celebration on April 22 with a different promotion every day.

The store is also holding daily door prizes draws.

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Once dropped off, expired or unused medications are safely incinerated, preventing them from entering landfills, sewers and the environment.

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South Delta companies brought home three awards. Sarah Gallop Design Inc. won for Best Kitchen Renovation: $50,000-$99,999, while Kenorah Design/Build Ltd. won two awards: Best Bathroom Renovations: Under $35,000 and Best Renovation: $300,000$499,999.

“Award entries up 77 per cent over last year reflect the healthy growth and professional work in the residential construction industry across Metro Vancouver,” said Bob de Wit, GVHBA’s chief executive officer. *** South Delta notary

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Cell phones going from hand held to body part BARBARA GUNN

LIVING MATTERS In the not-so-many years since mobile phones have been around, the story’s been all about size.

The first handheld mobile phone used — back in 1973, by Motorola employee Martin Cooper — was reportedly 1.1 kilograms and 23 centimetres long. It looked for all the world like a boot.

It wouldn’t have fit in my purse.

These days, of course, our little cell babies are indeed little: barely larger than credit cards. They wear the cutest little wrappers.

They do the coolest little things.

I could fit 300 inside my boots.

Still. Fast forward a few years, say the tech watchers, and my compact phone will eventually look decidedly passé.

Fast-forward, and my phone will not live inside

my purse, or my boots, but was implanted somewhere.

Pretty tough to play Candy my body. Just maybe.

That’s the scuttlebutt, Crush or shoot a video or anyway. No idea if the set my alarm clock or send an email if my phone was, talk is just talk, but it’s out oh, living on my cheek there: the notion of cell phone implants. bone.

Now I don’t know about Haven’t a clue how I’d make a call or receive you, but a cell phone implant sounds decidedly one, but I’m sure the tekitchy — and kies have thought that’s just for Now I don’t know starters. of that.

Just imagPerhaps it about you, but a ine. My phone would be cell phone implant a matter of would be sounds decidedly mind over — where?

Inside my arm itchy — and that’s mobile. You know, all somewhere? just for starters.

Behind my I’d need to ear? Within do would be to think of my father, my abdomen? Granted, I’d never lose the thing, but not and my phone would give so sure I want my arm to be him a call. ringing when I’m singing At this very moment, however, I am sure the in the shower or trying to get some beauty sleep. Talk mobile masters are hard at about a wake-up call. work somewhere trying to figure out how to make the “Isn’t that your phone?” my husband would ask at cell phone less of a hand3 a.m. held device and more of a body part.

“Must be a wrong numNo idea what they’ll ber,” I’d reply. “I’ll let it go come up with, but I doubt to voice mail.”

But not sure how I’d I’ll be a fan.

I like my phone where I access that. Come to think of it, not sure how I’d do a can see it — and not under my skin. lot of things if my phone

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Reach for the Stars gala reaches six-figure mark Reach Child and Youth Development Society, a local non-profit that helps children with special needs, received overwhelming community support at its recent Reach for the Stars gala.

Reach Foundation chair Barbara Wallick’s goal for the third annual event was to top last year’s fundraising total, a target that was easily reached. This year’s gala raised over $100,000, up significantly from the $60,000 in 2014.

This couldn’t be more timely as Reach is fundraising for a new child development centre in the heart of Ladner. Along with an open community playground, large meeting space and teaching kitchen, the new centre will allow Reach to serve twice as many children and families, ensuring that children with special needs will not be left behind.

Reach has now reached the halfway mark in its $5 million capital campaign.

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Global BC morning news co-anchor Steve Darling was MC of the Reach for the Stars gala. the 250 guests to match her personal donation and pledge $1,000 or whatever amount they could towards the capital campaign.

Global BC morning news co-anchor Steve Darling was a crowd pleaser as MC. A local family shared its son’s journey with autism in a moving video.

Kurtis Reid was recognized for winning a bronze medal in the first Commonwealth Para-

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Local musicians Brad Muirhead & Friends, Cherlyn Coates and Noah Walker rounded out the evening.

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DELTA HOSPITAL The Friends of Delta Hospital and the Delta Hospital Medical Staff Association want to thank The Tsawwassen First Nation and the Corporation of Delta for their support of Delta Hospital. Their joint letter calls for the immediate addition of 4 surgical beds in the 2014-2015 budget.

Find out how to make better health care a reality in Delta at The Friends of Delta Hospital Town Hall Meeting May 9th, 2pm, at South Delta Rec Centre All Welcome Copies of the letter and the council report can be found at friendsofdeltahospital.ca

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Jennifer Graham Yagin (front right) with Grandma (Patricia), Dad (Bobby) and Jackson, Lucy and Emily.

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May 6, 2015 The Delta Optimist A21

Mother’s Day

TSAWWASSEN TOWN CENTRE MALL

This photo was taken on Nov. 15 of last year in Puerto Vallarta. It’s the last family photo we’ll ever take with mom as she passed away suddenly five days later. Pictured are: Ryan Loyer, Dany Loyer (daughter), Emily Rogers, Rhonda Rogers (daughter), Terri Martens (Mom), Ron Martens, Lauryn Rogers and Taylor Rogers.

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Diane Chubb enjoys time on the slide with 15-month-old daughter Taylor May at Terra Nova Park.

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Each year Heather Guterson comes up with a great idea for a family Halloween costume. Last year husband Bill Niblett was the Jolly Green Giant, son Carter Niblett was Sprout and Miles Niblett was a cob of corn. Mom dressed up as the farmer.

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May 6, 2015 The Delta Optimist A23 Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day from the Staff at Cove Links Golf Course, Pub and Marina.

All Mother’s play for free on May 10th when accompanied with a paying Adult.

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Brigitte Schulte with seven-year-old daughter Ava.

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Mary-Ellen Glicksohn with husband Ray and daughters Jade and Willow.

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In the Community

Find plants to feed the bees at Earthwise sale

Make your garden an inviting place for pollinators The days are getting warmer and the sound of bees buzzing through our backyards begins.

Bees and other pollinators are essential components of healthy ecosystems, and are responsible for one out of every three bites of food we eat. They forage for pollen and nectar in our backyards, roadsides and farm hedgerows, but are now under threat from lack of habitat.

Earthwise Society, in partnership with Delta Chamber of Commerce, encourages residents to help “Feed the Bees” by stocking their gardens with pesticide-free plants that bloom from March through October.

To help people make wise choices about what plants to put in the garden, the Earthwise Nursery is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This Saturday, the Earthwise Society will host its annual Bee Friendly Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to choosing from a wide selection of bee-friendly plants, visitors can get an up close peek at a living beehive with the

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The Earthwise Society will host its annual Bee Friendly Plant Sale this Saturday in Boundary Bay. resident beekeeper Janet Wilson.

A selection of Bee Garden Starter Kits will also be available, consisting of seven perennials that will bloom in succession from spring until fall.

Not only are these plants important sources of pollen and nectar for pollinators, they provide colourful flowers all year.

To help it increase offer-

ings of pesticide-free plants, the Earthwise Society is looking for donations of perennial divisions.

Contact info@earthwisesociety.bc.ca for further information. All proceeds from the plant sale go directly to the Feed the Bees program and other Earthwise educational programming.

The Earthwise Farm and Garden are located at 64003rd Ave. in Boundary Bay.

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May 6, 2015 The Delta Optimist A25 In the Community

Guides hone their skills at Deas Island Annual Camp Day attracts over 300 to riverfront park PHOTOS BY

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Over 300 girls and many adult volunteers from Delta and neighbouring areas participated in the Girl Guides of Canada’s recent Camp Skills Day at Deas Island Regional Park. The annual outdoor event teaches important skills to prepare for the upcoming camping season. Girls took part in activities ranging from shelter building to outdoor cooking. More photos at www.delta-optimist.com.

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Special resolutions to bylaw #34, #35 and #50 through #60 will take place at the AGM prior to elections.

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A26 The Delta Optimist May 6, 2015 In the Community

Workshop answers questions for stroke survivors

Over 50 stroke survivors and caregivers gathered at Tsawwassen United Church late last month to learn from Fraser Health specialists at a Delta Stroke Recovery-sponsored workshop.

Fraser Health experts clarified the different types of strokes and answered questions from those enjoying a slide show demonstrating how the mind is like a company. When someone is off sick or laid off, it puts a bigger strain on the rest of the team trying to run the business.

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Fraser Health specialists attended a stroke workshop in Tsawwassen late last month.

During the break, FHA staff members manned

four stations to allow many to learn about challenges

experienced by stroke survivors (spatial confusion, loss of fine finger control, visual restrictions, etc.) and to discuss personal issues one-to-one.

After the refreshments were served, the educational aspect of the free program continued with a question-and-answer period.

Delta Stroke Recovery members meet at the same venue weekly. More details about the group are available by contacting coordinator Dawn Sillett at 604946-2731.

Author to show how to parent like a dolphin

The Fraser Valley Regional Library welcomes author and psychiatrist Dr. Shimi Kang for speaking engagements in Delta and Abbotsford this month.

Kang will present Dolphin Parenting: How to Raise Healthy, Happy, Motivated Kids... Without Turning into a Tiger. The free talks will be of interest to parents, caregivers and educators. They will be held on: • Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. at the Firehall Centre for the Arts (11489-84 Ave., Delta) • Thursday, May 28 at 7 p.m. at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium (32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford) Author of the national bestseller The Dolphin Way, Kang refutes the authoritarian “tiger parent” model of child rearing. Instead, she offers a new parenting metaphor: the intelligent, joyful and highly social dolphin.

“The dolphin parent-

ing model is about guiding rather than directing, encouraging rather than instructing, and teaching by example. The dolphin way of life is about emphasizing the importance of play, exploration, social bonds, altruism, contribution, and family and community values.”

Kang is an award-winning doctor, researcher and lecturer on human motivation. With over 15 years of clinical experience and extensive research in the science of motivation and mental wellness, she has helped hundreds of children, adolescents and parents move towards positive behaviours and better health.

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DELTASSIST FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES ElderCollege Delta ElderCollege is looking for volunteer instructors in many academic and non-academic subjects and areas. In the past, we have had individuals teaching a variety of subjects including the sciences, literature, mathematics, social sciences, culinary arts, gardening etc. For more information contact John Lusted at 604-943-7625 ext.1 or email jlusted@kinvillage.org Deltassist Family & Community Services Reception Volunteer Deltassist is seeking volunteer receptionists to perform a variety of tasks such as answer phones, greet clients, as well as computer and related office duties, at our North Delta office. We are looking for persons with previous reception experience. Good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. A one year commitment for one half day per week is needed. For more information contact Barbara Murphy at 604-594-3455 ext.121 or barbaram@deltaassist.com Deltassist Family & Community Services KHandyman Volunteer Deltassist is looking for a volunteer to help with small handyman projects around our North Delta office.

This volunteer position would involve duties such as changing lights, small repair jobs, lawn care and property maintenance. This is mostly an on call situation but on average it would be 2-3 times per month. Please direct your inquiries to our Office Manager Barbara Murphy at 604-594-3455 ext.121 or barbaram@deltaassist.com For more volunteer opportunities visit Deltassist’s website at www.deltaassist.com and click on Volunteer.

May 6, 2015 The Delta Optimist A27 In the Community

Legion supportive of many local causes Ladner branch honours young poets and supports pair of non-profits

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Ladner students (right) Kylie Brind (Little Flower Academy, senior poetry contest) and (left) Andrea Heard (Delta Secondary, intermediate poetry contest) recently won first place for their poetry entries at the Legion zone level. Their poems competed against entries from seven other Legions. They are pictured with Peace Arch Zone Commander Dale Johnson and RCL 61 Youth Poster & Literary Chairperson Audrey Gordon. Each recipient received a certificate and a cheque for $25.

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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 61 recently donated $2,000 to the Delta Hospice Society.

Pictured left to right are Olwen Demidoff (secretary), Tama Recker (care centre coordinator) and Bob Taggart (executive).

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The Ladner Legion recently donated $500 to the Delta Seniors Planning Team. Pictured are: Legion secretary Olwen Demidoff (left), Legion executive Dave Olson, Kay Dennison of the seniors planning team and Legion treasurer Tom Easton.

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A28 The Delta Optimist May 6, 2015 Coming Events Clubs & Groups !The Delta HUB Cycling Committee is meeting on Thursday, May 7, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library (Meeting Room), 1321 56 Street. Attend our monthly meetings and support local action to make cycling safer for all ages & abilities. Open to the public; no experience is required. Email: delta@ bikehub.ca. !Living with Cancer Support Group Starting May 11, takes place Mondays May 11 & 25, Fridays June 12 & 26, July 10 & 24, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner. Pre-registration required before the start of the group. Call 604-948-0660 ext. 311 or email: gilly@deltahospice. org for more information or to register. !Pyjama Storytime, Wednesdays, May 6 - 20, 6:30 - 7 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683 - 51 Street, Delta. Tuck into a story! Children and caregivers will be entertained with stories, songs, rhymes and more. Kids are encouraged to wear their pyjamas and bring their favourite stuffie.

Storytime prepares children to learn to read. !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. !Ladner Parkinson’s Support Group next meeting – Saturday, May 9 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at McKee Centre. This group is for people living with Parkinson’s and/or the people who care for them. We meet the second Saturday of each month to share and learn information, ideas and experiences in an atmosphere of confidential and mutual support. For more information call Dave or Gloria at 604-948-0156 !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.

Facilitator: Karen Miller Williams. Register: 604538-6043. threeprinciplesnurse.com. !South Delta Garden Club presents David Catzel from Glorious Organics Co-op, Tuesday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. Please note venue change for May meeting only, Ladner United Church, 4960 48th Ave. www.southdeltagardenclub. ca !Low Vision Support Group will meet at Ladner Pioneer Library, 1:30-2:30 p.m., on May 25. Guest speaker Lesley Campbell will talk about her experiences as a person who is legally blind. !The Heart and Stroke Foundation requires your help in bringing the “Living with Stroke Program” to South Delta. We require volunteer facilitators to pro-

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vide this program designed to help stroke survivors adapt and adjust to being back in the community. A one-day training workshop is on May 26. For role information and to apply go to www.heartandstroke. bc.ca/volunteer or call Deborah at 778.372.8012. !Low Vision Support Group has a windup party at Kirkland House on June 15, when the ElderCollege Singers will be there to share some songs and a singalong with us. !The Delta Photo Club meets Wednesday 7:15 - 9:30 p.m. at the Kin Village Recreation Centre, Tsawwassen. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome. www.deltaphotoclub. com !The Delta Museum & Archives Society is pleased to present their latest exhibit - That’s Different. Join us in the Delta Museum’s Temporary Gallery to view some of our most eclectic items from our Collection.

These are items that tell their own individual stories, with some not having had the chance to be on display before. To learn more about our exhibits, public programming and services visit www.deltamuseum.ca.

The Delta Museum is open Tuesday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Seniors !McKee Seniors Recreation Centre presents: Diabetes Self Management Workshop. A free six-week workshop for adults with diabetes. Family members and friends welcome.

Thursday, May 7 to June 11 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Registration required.

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre is at 5155 47th Ave., Ladner. !Come join the Philosophers’ Café discussion this Friday, May 8, 1:30-3 p.m. at the McKee Seniors Centre, 5155 47th Ave., Ladner, where we’ll be wrestling with the question “Is Human Conflict Inevitable?” Author and social critic Giles Slade will provide some historical/cultural background on the issue and lead the discussion. No pre-registration necessary. Call 604-9461411 for further information. !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 604-

943-0225. 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.

Saturday, 9 May 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 5043 Linden Drive, Ladner. Mother’s Day decorative plant container arrangements for sale. All proceeds to B.C. Guide Dogs and the food bank.

!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 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.

!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. Game tickets $1 each.

!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. !Please join us for the May meeting of the Delta Seniors Planning Team. It will be held on Tuesday, May 19 at 10 a.m. at the Benedictine Lutheran Church, 5575 - 6th Ave., Tsa. Our guest speaker will be Patricia Fleming from Earthwise Gardens.

Everyone is welcome. For information on our activities, please call Lyn at 604946-9526 !McKee Seniors Recreation Centre presents: Eclectic Café Saturday, May 30 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feature artist - Howard Solverson & Guest. Members $3; Guests $4. Coffee and tea will be served.

Fund Raisers !The Fishermen’s Cooperative Association is holding a fundraising event at the Ladner Fisherman’s Hall on May 9 to raise money to paint the exterior of the building, that’s acted as a community hall since 1944. The event will feature musical entertainment by Bocephus King It starts at 8 p.m. at the hall, 4481 Savoy St. Tickets $20.

Special Events

!Jewellery Sale - Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe Saturday, May 9 9:30 a.m.4 p.m. 1521 - 56 Street, Tsawwassen. !The Boundary Bay Quilters Guild presents its 4th quilt show, “Quilts By The Bay 2015” on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10 at the Richmond Curling Club, 5540 Hollybridge Way, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days. Admission is $6, partners free. For more info, go to www.boundarybayquiltersguild.ca or call 604782-6671. !All Saints Church Spring Fling, Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4755 Arthur Drive, Ladner.

Crafters, artisans, refreshments, beautiful hanging baskets, bake sale, bedding plants, and all in time for Mother’s Day. What more could you ask for? Join us! !Join the Delta Museum and Archive Society on Saturday, May 9 to celebrate this year’s Heritage Fair! Happening at Harris Barn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., this super fun community event showcases history projects from students across Delta and Surrey.

There will also be food trucks, family crafts and an award ceremony! For more information visit www. deltaheritagefair.wordpress. com or call 604-946-9322. !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. !Leisure Practioners Association of B.C. presents: May I have This Dance? Fitness, Movement and Dance for Persons Living with Parkinsons Disease hosted by Delta View Life Enrichment Centre, 9321 Burns Drive, Delta, on May 28. Registration Fee: LPABC Members: $25.

Non-members: $35. Cash or cheque made out to “LPABC”. To Register: email Rosanne Philbrook

Rosanne.Philbrook@ WaterfordForSeniors.net by May 25. Space is limited. !Explore Delta’s history from a new perspective!

The Delta Museum and Archives Society presents a rich and fascinating historical tour of the Fraser River while cruising the routes followed by many early pioneers. From the comfort of the boat deck, you will pass Ladner’s Landing, Port Guichon, Canoe Pass, Westham Island, Reifel Island and Steveston’s Cannery Row. Join us rain or shine on May 30 or 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Buy your tickets today to avoid disappointment. Cost is $45 (or $36 with a DMAS membership). Visit www. deltamuseum.ca.

Arts !Square One Entertainment brings Marry Me A Little to the Tsawwassen Arts Centre Stage. This charming and bittersweet musical imagines a world where loneliness and heartache is triumphed by romance. May 7, 8, 9, 15, 7:30 p.m.; May 9 & 16, 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available by calling 604-943-9437 or visiting deltareg.ca. !The United Entertainers Society will be holding open auditions on Saturday, May 9 from noon till 3 p.m. at the South Delta Recreation Centre for their upcoming musical variety show on Sept.

26 in Tsawwassen at the Kinvillage Community Centre. Auditions for musical acts will be held on a first come first served basis. The United Entertainers Society is a non-profit organization and this is a non-equity production. For more info please contact Vann Besth at vgbesth@telus.net. !The Delta Choral Sociaety presents Sing Into Spring Saturday, May 23 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 24 at 3 p.m. at Cedar Park Church, 5300 445h Ave., Ladner. Tickets cost $15 (adults), $10 (students and seniors), children under 12 are free. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show. Buy tickets at www.deltachoral. ca.

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).

Delta Sports Sports Editor: Mark Booth

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Late game magic earns Blues Coastal Cup U17 girls soccer team scores twice in final 10 minutes to tie game & goes on to defeat Langley Wolves 4-2 in overtime BY

MARK BOOTH

mbooth@delta-optimist.com

The Tsawwassen Blues snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to become Coastal “B” Cup champions for the very first time.

The U17 girls rep soccer team stunned the Langley Wolves with a pair of late goals, then added two more in overtime for a 4-2 win on Saturday at the Aldergrove Athletic Park.

The Blues will now enjoy a month off before preparing for the Provincial “B” Cup championships slated for early July in Penticton.

After a breakthrough semi-final win sent Tsawwassen to its initial cup final, it sure looked like the locals were going to have to settle for the silver medal.

The Wolves took a 1-0 lead into halftime and carried a 2-0 advantage into the 82nd minute. That’s when Prava Sandhu gave her team life when she found the back of the net during a goal mouth scramble.

In what was surely their last gasp, the Blues were awarded a direct free kick on the edge of the penalty area during injury time.

Lauren Joyce made the most of the opportunity with a perfectly placed shot to the top left corner.

Tsawwassen took all the momentum into the 30minute overtime period, especially when the Wolves starting goalkeeper left the game with an injury.

However, the girls had to overcome more adversity when centre back Jamie Wells was forced to leave with a concussion. While the coaches were attending to her on the sidelines, Brynn Johnstone got on the end of a cross and gave the Blues their first lead.

Joyce sealed the outcome when she converted a penalty for her second of the game, capping a remarkable change of events.

“This is why we play sports. It certainly didn’t look like we were going to come out as victors,” said Blues coach Lisa Bremner.

It was just their perseverance and never wanting to quit. The girls deserve all the credit in the world.”

The Blues roster also features: Danica McCormack, Monique LaRiviere, Jade Albitt, Monica Grewal, Simran Badyal, Baldeesh Dhillon, Andree Coschizza, Taya

Tsawwassen ’98 Blues stormed back with two late goals to force overtime and went on to defeat Langley Wolves 4-2 to capture their first-ever Coastal “B” Cup championship. Next up for the U17 rep team is the Provincial Cup in July.

Bremner, Emma Schaeffer, Chantelle Gouthro, Julia Sasaki and Caitlin Worth.

The coaching staff includes: Angie Wells and Hank Enns.

The teams will meet again in Penticton as part of the round-robin format that features regional winners from throughout the province. The champion-

ships are slated for July 9-12. It will be the Blues fourth consecutive trip to provincials.

Their best finish was bronze two years ago in

North Vancouver. Last year in Chilliwack, they were in gold medal contention right up until their final round-robin game but were squeezed off the podium.

Pioneers rally on road to remain perfect after 4 games MARK BOOTH

The Ladner Pioneers head into an 11 day break as one of just two unbeaten teams remaining in the West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association thanks to a comefrom-behind victory at historic Queen’s Park Arena on Sunday night.

Trailing 8-5 in the second period, the Pioneers rallied for three unanswered goals and went on to defeat the Royal City Capitals 12-10 to improve to 4-0-0 on the

season.

Travis St. Germain led the way with three goals, while Quinn Waddington added two goals and an assist.

Three nights earlier, Ladner produced a 13-7 win over the Valley Rebels.

Jesse Rumeo-Haller led the way with a hat trick and four assists. Mike Berekoff also enjoyed a seven point night with a pair of goals. Waddington had a hat trick and six points, while rookie Jordan Thauli added a goal and two assists.

Goaltender Matt Morehouse continued

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his impressive start to the season with 43 saves.

The game marked the debut of former Delta Junior “A” Islanders standout Ryan Keith after spending the past four seasons in the Western Lacrosse Association. The Ladner native, who chipped in with a goal, is also busy these days working along side Greg Rennie as an assistant coach with the Islanders.

The club is also expected to welcome back 2014 regulars Nathan Clare and Adam Clarke next week after they enjoyed extend-

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ed stays in Europe, following the Ales Hrebesky Memorial Tournament in Prague.

With the season just three weeks old, traditional league powerhouses Ladner, Nanaimo and Tri-City have emerged as the early front-runners. The 4-1-0 Timbermen’s only loss was to the Pioneers is their season opener. The Bandits are off to a 2-0-0 start.

Royal City and Langley also may be in the mix by season’s end.

The Pioneers return to action May 14 when Langley visits the Ladner Leisure Centre at 8 p.m.

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A30 The Delta Optimist May 6, 2015

Delta Gymnastics host Invitational this weekend

Falcons take flight

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GORD GOBLE

Delta Falcons Field Hockey Club’s junior season is well underway including the U16 Delta Thunder who battled the Vancouver Hawks to a recent 2-2 draw in tier one action at Winskill Park.

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The 16th Annual Delta Triathlon took place at Ladner Leisure Centre on Saturday, April 25th, 2015 and was a great success, with 315 adults aged 16-65+ and 133 youth aged 8-15 taking part in the short distance sprint race.

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It’s the biggest weekend of the year for Delta Gymnastics as the club hosts its 31st annual Delta Invitational and the 13th annual Cash and Carry Cup at the Ladner Leisure Centre.

The three-day event, which starts Friday, will feature over 720 gymnasts of all skill levels representing 29 clubs from B.C., Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

One of the highlights of the nine scheduled sessions is Saturday’s Cash and Carry Cup. This is a unique competition where gymnasts compete for over $7,000 in prize money.

Unlike a regularly judged gymnastics event, the athletes receive scores based on the execution of their performance rather than the difficulty of the skill, which allows top athletes of all ages to compete fairly with and against each other in a friendly competition. It gets underway at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

It is a great chance for the community to see the performances of high level gymnasts, some of whom might represent Canada in the next Olympic Games.

Athletes to watch at the Cash and Carry include senior national team members Scott Morgan, Ken Ikeda and Zachary Clay. Other local athletes to watch are Alex Farquharson, Ryan Woodhead, Sophie Anderson and Ella Rogers.

Admission to the event is $7 for 13 and older and $4 for seniors. Children 12 and under are free.

For information about the event, visit deltagymnastics.com and click on the Delta Invitational link.

Delta’s own Connor Edgson will be using this weekend’s Delta Invitational to tuneup for the upcoming Western Canadian Championships. The three-day event takes place at the Ladner Leisure Centre.

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