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Heritage value might not save house

Flick Residence could be seen as tear-down as last surviving cottage in Tsawwassen put on market SANDOR GYARMATI

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It’s one of Delta’s oldest homes, but its heritage value might not save it from demolition in today’s red hot real estate market. Realtors Stephanie Hunter and Shannon Kewley are trying

to organize a group interested in saving the Flick Residence at 5584-8A Ave. in Tsawwassen. Built in 1905 by Enos Flick as part of a larger farm property at the time, the updated 2,600-square-foot, wood-frame cottage is listed at $1.18 million. It sits on a 6,400-square-foot lot.

“The Flick Residence is valuable as the oldest and last surviving early settler’s cottage in Tsawwassen, and represents the original development of agricultural land in the Tsawwassen area, which was some of the richest farmland in the Lower Mainland,” according to Delta’s heritage register.

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Hunter, who is the listing agent, said she’s concerned the house will only be seen as a teardown. “There is already interest from offshore buyers who likely will demolish the home and gardens,” Hunter and Kewley warned in a news release last weekend just before an open

house was held. Saving the home from a potential wrecking ball is especially important for Kewley, who grew up in it. She told the Optimist that keeping the house at its current location or perhaps even moving it are options that should be explored. AWARENESS: see Page 3

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Homeless in industrial parks While enforcing truck parking restrictions, individuals found sleeping in vehicles SANDOR GYARMATI

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Homeless individuals sleeping in in cars, campers and other vehicles are using Delta’s industrial areas as a safe place to camp out for the night. That’s what was uncovered during recent municipal bylaw sweeps of the industrial zones. After Delta amended its bylaws this year to restrict commercial vehicle parking overnight on any highway, a regulation consistent with adjacent cities, bylaw inspectors have been checking Annacis Island and the Tilbury Industrial Park for commercial trucks being parked on the streets. Truck owners from around the region had been driving their cars to the areas and parking there during the day while they drove their big rigs for work, then would park their trucks there at night. It was a growing complaint for business owners.

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While some homeless people in Delta are easy to spot, what’s more difficult to determine is the number of hidden homeless, including those living in their cars and camping in such areas as Tilbury or Annacis Island. A staff report to Delta council notes after warnings and enforcement actions were taken, there’s now few, if any, commercial vehicles parking on the street overnight in both areas. However, the report also noted while conducting parking enforcement at night, bylaws staff encoun-

tered a number of homeless individuals sleeping in campers and vans at roadside. “These concerns were passed on to Delta police for their information,” the report notes. Bylaws manager Hugh Davies told the Optimist overnight camping on the street was already prohib-

ited under Delta’s bylaws. He also noted you’ll find homeless people in any given industrial area. “It’s all over the Lower Mainland,” Davies said. “If you’re living in your car, where are you going to park? You’re not going to park in a residential street necessarily because the residents will look out

and ask what that person is doing there, so there’s a tendency to gravitate to industrial areas and park your vehicles there where you would feel safe.” Davies, who was a member of the Delta Police Department for 30 years before joining the Corporation of Delta, said they would usually only enforce the bylaw in more “extreme circumstances.” Two years ago, volunteers throughout Delta conducted a homeless count, revealing a hidden population of people who are couch surfing or sleeping in their cars. Kay Dennison, a member of the Delta Seniors Planning Team, at the time said the count confirmed there are homeless people in both North Delta and South Delta, as well as an increase in seniors who are homeless. The count was part of a Metro Vancouver count conducted every three years to provide a snapshot of the homeless.

Realtors raising awareness in effort to save 1905 home

CONTINUED from Page 1 “Ultimately, to preserve the house, we wanted to bring awareness to this because it would be ever so sad to see it torn down,” she said. “We’re hoping to create a higher level of conversation and collectively maybe a few people can get together and make a down payment, rent it out and try to figure something out, and talk to the city of Delta and see if there’s any chance of getting it declared a heritage home so it can’t be torn down,” Kewley added. Preserving heritage structures has been making news due to a number of contentious development proposals as well as the demolition of the

historic Kittson House on Highway 10. The civic heritage committee is working on a new heritage strategy that will come to Delta council sometime this year. For now, in addition to having heritage conservation areas, as well as a number of incentives for owners of heritage buildings looking to redevelop, Delta has a couple of so-called heritage inventories: the Rural Heritage Inventory adopted in 1998 and the Urban Heritage Inventory adopted in 2000. Being on an inventory means the property is flagged for discussion for incentives for preservation and maintenance, but that doesn’t prevent a building from ultimately being

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knocked down. There’s also a Delta Heritage Register, adopted in 1999. It’s the official register of sites of heritage significance. Properties are added by council and do not require the owner’s approval, but it has been council’s policy to seek voluntary agreements. Properties on the register are automatically added to a provincial heritage register and are eligible for inclusion on a Canadian register, however, being on it also doesn’t guarantee protection. The Flick Residence is on the register, the oldest Tsawwassen home on it. A move that would assure homes like the Flick Residence aren’t torn down would be for

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The Flick Residence is the oldest Tsawwassen home on the Delta Heritage Register. council to designate them as “Designated Heritage Properties.” That designation, also usually done in Delta if an owner agrees, means a home can’t be torn down. Council can also impose a temporary protection order for up to 60 days if it considers that herit-

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Elevated lead levels at schools Mitigation plan underway to ensure safe drinking water SANDOR GYARMATI

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Elevated lead levels have been detected in the drinking water at several Delta schools. The school district made public late last week the results of a first round of water testing conducted in “three of our older schools in Delta,” although it didn’t name them. “Each school showed slightly positive lead levels above the maximum acceptable level in ‘preflush’ pipe water (eight out of 15 samples were above the maximum acceptable level),” a notice on the district’s website stated. According to the district, three of the positive tests

were in drinking fountains. In post-flush testing, only one source of the 15 was still high. The district’s facilities department has put together an initial mitigation plan starting this week that includes removing the suspect drinking fountains, daily morning flushes of all pipes in older schools and water testing in all schools built before 1989. Based on the test results, future plans will be developed. The tests results are expected back from the laboratory by mid-May and once received, the district says it will act on any concerns and communicate to schools and

parents. “In the interim, schools are undertaking preventative measures, which includes running water for a couple of minutes at all drinking fountains and classroom faucets each morning to mitigate any trace of any potential contaminants in the water,” the district stated. Noting the water quality in Delta is amongst the best in the world, the district said there are no lead pipes in any of the schools’ water systems. Buildings built prior to 1989 have copper piping and the standard practice had been to externally solder pipes with a compound that may have included lead.

Earlier this month, B.C. New Democrats called on the provincial government to implement routine mandatory water quality tests at all schools in the province to prevent children from being exposed to higher lead levels in their drinking water. The call came after elevated levels were found in some schools in Prince Rupert. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation also joined the call for mandatory testing. Earlier this year, the Ministry of Education wrote to school districts informing them to work with their health authorities to evaluate water quality in schools built before 1989.

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Experience the impact of an earthquake at Fire Hall Centre for the Arts in North Delta on Friday It’s Emergency Preparedness Week and the Corporation of Delta is encouraging residents to be ready. From May 1 to 7, Delta is hosting events and promoting Emergency Preparedness Week to help Deltans get ready for any disaster, natural or man-made. The Shake Zone mobile earthquake simulator will be at the Fire Hall Centre for the Arts in North Delta on Friday from noon until 6 p.m. The simulator allows people to experience the impact of an earthquake and aims to motivate residents to be prepared in case of a disaster. Friday’s display will also include information on how to get prepared for an earthquake. The municipality is also later this year offering free emergency preparedness workshops. The workshops, which aim to teach residents the risks, how to make a plan and what to do in an emergency, run 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 28 at the Ladner Leisure Centre and Sept. 27 at the South Delta Recreation Centre. Register by calling at

Hazardous materials dumped in Ladner A hazardous waste removal crew had to be called out to a Ladner neighbourhood last week after someone illegally dumped materials containing asbestos. Close to 50 garbage bags full of material were left on the street in the 5300block of Admiral Way last Thursday morning. A resident said she saw the bags, which were all sealed with duct tape and left on the street, early that morning. Later, the bags were moved to the side of the road and the municipality called in a hazardous waste removal company to safely take the material away. Municipal engineering director Steven Lan said the incident has been referred to Delta’s bylaw department, which is now working to find the culprit. Those caught illegally dumping waste in Delta face a $500 fine and are charged for the cost of cleanup.

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The annual Delta Career and Technical Career Fair last Thursday at the Sungod Recreation Centre offered young people plenty of ideas for potential career paths. The largest number of attendees and exhibitors yet took part in the event, started by Mayor Lois Jackson in 2013 to inspire students to pursue a variety of career options in the trades and technical areas. The event featured hands-on, interactive exhibits, demonstrations and the opportunity to talk directly with experts in the field. Jackson said getting a university degree shouldn’t be considered an automatic for young people because learning a trade could land them a highpaying job and a rewarding career.

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For Laurie, even getting out of the house was a big challenge. Now 22, she knows firsthand the struggle dealing with mental health issues, which included debilitating anxiety in high school and lengthy panic attacks that kept her home for over a month. Laurie wants to share her experiences with others also facing mental health challenges at an event at South Delta Secondary next week. Sponsored by the Delta Division of Family Practice, the public information forum, Anxiety in Children and Youth, will be an opportunity for young people to learn about the “collaborative” project. “I am involved in the collaborative (B.C. Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Collaborative) as a youth voice who has lived experience. I’ve been there and I know what did and didn’t work. The best part is that the other people involved are so excited for my feedback and the feedback of other youth like me,” Laurie says. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, it’s estimated that 10 to 20 per cent of Canadian youth are affected by a mental illness or disorder. What’s more, research published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry found teenagers are experiencing more depression and anxiety than they did a decade ago. The review of 19 studies conducted across 12 countries found the majority showed a deterioration in the mental health of teenage girls when it came to depressive and anxious symptoms. Laurie says there are many issues the collaborative is working to address and she believes stigma and difficulties finding help are the most important ones that need to be addressed. “We need to be as open about mental health issues as we can be because they affect us all. If we can start an open dialogue, youth, parents and even service providers will feel less

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Team, part of the B.C. Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Collaborative, which is a partnership of Doctors of B.C. and the provincial government. The session is open to youth, parents, teachers, educators and care providers. Guest speakers will include child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Sara Junaid, Lynne Godfrey

with The FORCE, as well as youth and parents sharing their personal stories. It takes place Monday, May 9 at the SDSS theatre from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event includes resource tables, presentations, a panel discussion as well as a reception and prize draw. For more information on the forum, visit divisionsbc.ca/delta.

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t’s a lot harder than it looks. That truism applies to a host of endeavours, one of which is trying to balance the Delta school district’s budget, which a board of seven trustees is compelled to do every spring, usually by hacking and slashing programs and positions to offset the inevitable shortfall. The irony here is these trustees put their names on the ballot for a school board seat because they want to see Delta kids get the best education possible, yet every April, like clockwork, they lament the cutbacks they’re forced to reluctantly approve. When you look at the composition of the board, it doesn’t strike you as a group that’s unsympathetic to the plight of students, teachers, district staff and parents. There’s a former president of the Delta Teachers’ Association as well as another retired Delta teacher, while the two newest members, one of whom is a school counsellor, both ran under the Kids Matter banner in the last election that advocated for a properly funded education system. I have no doubt that all seven trustees would love to oversee a district that offers everything staff and students desire, but wanting to do so, or even believing it’s the right thing to do, is a whole lot different than actually making it happen. Faced with funding realities, they can choose to cut where they think it will have the least impact in order to make the numbers add up or they can put forward a budget that isn’t balanced, which would likely be the last act they undertake as school trustees. The Vancouver board took a stand last week as trustees there narrowly rejected a budget that would have called for $24 million in cuts, which means they face the very real prospect of being replaced by a provincial government appointee while the proposed reductions proceed anyway. It’s not pretty any way you slice it. It’s a system where trustees try to make the best of it from within or they take a stand that’s largely symbolic because either way they end up being the fall guys for an issue that goes well beyond local board tables. The best of intentions can only take trustees so far. Eventually they run headlong into the budget, which makes an often thankless job become darn near impossible.

Society can show it cares by placing value on our trees

n Terrence Malick’s 2011 award-winning movie Tree of Life, the real stars are the giant oak trees that surround the O’Brien family’s neighbourhood in Waco, Texas. Grey and gloomy during despair and brilliantly sunlit during happy days, they are a metaphor for life. Malick asks would we choose between acceptance or nature when we are under stress. Here in South Delta, our trees are under stress and as advocates for those trees, we also have to choose. What gives our public and private places meaning? Trees, whether it’s the giant tree decorated for Christmas in Ladner Village or the 30-year-old yew tree that graces our front yard that attracts compliments from passersby. That darn yew tree means we can’t build a garage unless we chop it down. With no basement or place to store our stuff, we need a garage, but there was no debate, we chose the tree. My neighbour, who is a Vancouver police officer, is convinced our trees are under siege by development. She can’t bear the thought of waking up yet another morning to the sound of chainsaws slowly dismantling old and new growth trees in our neighbourhoods.

Community Comment INGRID ABBOTT

Tree removal trucks are a common sight in South Delta and my neighbour points to a house that lost eight old growth trees in one day. “How is that possible?” she asks. But there’s hope on the municipal side. We’ll see more trees planted over the next five years as the Corporation of Delta fulfills a mandate to plant 5,000 trees, increasing our urban forest and providing a natural pollution reducer. Then there’s the Trees for Tomorrow campaign that offers you two free trees to be planted on municipal property that surrounds your home. Maples, chestnut, dogwood and magnolia are just some of the incredible varieties up for grabs. Fill out a simple application and promise to water them, and you’ll have a carbon

dioxide sucking machine that can increase your property value and prevent crime. Be tree aware and report anyone you think is defying Delta’s tree protection bylaws as the municipality will investigate. Trees get stressed out just like us. They need good soil, water, space to breath and protection from predators. This has been a beautiful spring with trees blossoming to perfection. Most have leaves now that will shelter us from the sun and wind and provide homes for our birds. So newcomers and locals, plan your garden around trees, make a commitment to care for them, plant trees and work with experts to incorporate designs that maintain our natural environment if your home is up for redevelopment. How we react to change tells us a lot about ourselves, including what we value and what we are willing to sacrifice. I don’t choose acceptance, I choose nature and the protection of it under stress. Like the Buddha who attained enlightenment while sitting under the Bodhi tree, we can only hope others will see the light through the trees too. Ingrid Abbott is a freelance writer who loves to look at trees and enjoys them year round, despite having to clean up after them.

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Health care looks good close up

Editor: For the last 45 years of my life in B.C., I have often visited hospitals to see friends and family hospitalized for various ailments from open heart surgery to emergency admission because of a fall at the hockey rink, always taking for granted the ethos of dedication and compassion of all involved in the hospital industry. One may see the documentary, photographs and write-ups of places like Lake Louise or the Grand Canyon umpteen times, but only when you encounter it for real

do you truly realize and appreciate the grandeur of the spectacle. From 2:30 a.m. on April 22 when my wife rushed me to Delta Hospital because of a serious abdominal pain until the evening of April 26 when I was finally cleared to go home, I had a firsthand opportunity to appreciate the grandeur of the unique health system that Canadians are lucky to have but often take for granted. What amazed me most was that apart from the compassion and dedication of all concerned, my

standing in society did not matter with the treatment they accorded me. I could have been a wealthy man or a humble hamburger flipper, the staff at Delta Hospital would not have done anything differently. I take this opportunity to thank and congratulate all from the doctors, technicians, galley workers, desk clerks, custodians, volunteers and especially the nursing staff for their dedication to their jobs. I am humbled by the experience. God bless them all and our unique health care system. R.H. (Rusty) Deshmukh

Kind strangers offer more proof of great community

Editor: I was recently reminded again of what a great community we have in Ladner. My son forgot his “good” (i.e. expensive) baseball hat at Delta Manor but

luckily it had his name and number written inside it. Within 24 hours I had not one, but two voicemails notifying us as to its location. The hat is back, safe and sound.

Thank you to the two callers who took the time and care to let us know. I know if this had happened in a larger community, it would be long gone. C. Williams

Good neighbours jump into action after car damaged

Editor: Many thanks to the good neighbours who gave me ID of the vehicle that damaged my car in the parking lot outside Budget

Foods last Thursday. The information was quickly relayed to ICBC’s dial-a-claim service for follow up. The powerful combination of concerned

citizens and competent public service is something I can tell my grandchildren when the subject of “values” next comes up. Brian Redway

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Letters Winskill Park Master Plan Public Consultations Let’s #TalkDelta! We are looking for your input on the proposed activities for the Winskill Park site. Meeting schedule: Public May 4, 5 - 8 pm South Delta Recreation Centre

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Trump cartoon insulting Editor: Re: Pathetic attempt to discredit Trump, letter to the editor, April 27 I have to take issue with Pete Rowlands’ letter regarding the Optimist’s cartoon about Donald Trump. Calling it an “asinine display of childish garbage” and “a pathetic attempt at humour” accords the “artist” and the editor more credit than they deserve. This vile piece of guttersnipe graffiti, likening a bellicose billionaire

to the author of the Holocaust; a U.S. presidential candidate to a hideous dictator, goes beyond being a stunning display of historical ignorance and moral indifference. In characterizing Trump supporters as violent thugs, the cartoon is a gross insult to millions of Americans (and more than a few Optimist readers) with real and legitimate concerns about uncontrolled illegal immigration and rising Islamic terror-

ism. After the Obama abomination, and as an alternative to the pant-suited mendacity of Shrill Hill or the wacko socialism of Crazy Bernie, a Trump presidency would be less Fourth Reich than First Aid. One is left to wonder whether those who deliver our local news actually get the news. As Rowlands prescribes, they should seek help for their issues ASAP. Gary McGregor

Times were too horrific to be trivialized

Editor: Re: Pathetic attempt to discredit Trump, letter to the editor, April 27 I would like to add my voice to that of Pete Rowlands regarding the Hitler/Trump cartoon. I don’t think much more

needs to be said except that I would suggest that you, if you were responsible for authorizing this cartoon’s printing in the Optimist, and U. Ottho, the cartoonist, re-read your history books regarding the Holocaust and Second

World War and then take a trip to Europe to visit the concentration camps. These times were certainly not movies playing and were too horrific to be trivialized. You ought to be ashamed of yourselves. Sandra Price

Public reminded not to intrude on farmer’s field For a full meeting schedule, and more information about the Winskill Park Master Plan process, visit Delta.ca/WinskillPark

Editor: It’s time once again to remind folks to kindly refrain from having their kids and dogs “romp” all over the farmer’s crop

near 17A Avenue and the dike in Beach Grove. It is, the farmer’s livelihood. G. Clenahan

Notice of Intention to Adopt Council Procedure Bylaw Amendments Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 124(3) of the Community Charter that at the Regular Meeting to be held on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta intends to consider adopting amendments to Council Procedure Bylaw No. 5000, 2000. In general terms, the proposed amendments contained in “Council Procedure Bylaw No. 5000, 2000 Amendment (Inaugural Meeting, Reconsideration, Disclosure) Bylaw No. 7468, 2016” include the following: Inaugural Meeting: This section would be updated to reflect changes to the Community Charter such that the Inaugural Council Meeting is held on the first Monday of November in the year of a General Local Election.

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Reconsideration: This section would be amended to include a provision for a Council member to bring forward a reconsideration motion in the case of a tie vote. Disclosure of Council Members’ Affiliations: This section would be added to require that Council members, on a biannual basis, disclose any directorships or other affiliations or relationships with corporations, societies and organizations, including non-profits, based in Delta or seeking financial benefit or assistance from The Corporation of Delta, that may give rise to a perception of a conflict of interest. The bylaw and other relevant information may be inspected at the Office of the Municipal Clerk, Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., (604-946-3220) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, between 8:30 am and 4:45 pm and Thursday between 8:30 am and 8:00 pm from April 26, 2016 to May 9, 2016 exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays, or at www.delta.ca. Robyn Anderson Municipal Clerk April 26, 2016

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Not independent nations

Note to dog owners: don’t leave those bags behind Editor: Why do some people pick up dog waste with plastic bags but then leave the bags on a stair, dike, street, etc.? Do they honestly think somebody else will pick

up the bags and dispose of them in a garbage can? How can anybody be so disrespectful and naive as a member of our society? Another one that is very irritating: Why do police tolerate cars with noisy

mufflers terrorizing our community? In addition they play loud music using oversized stereos while driving around for no apparent purpose other than advertising their IQ. Othmar Brunner

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The romance & glamour of the famous 1965 photo of Cecil Beaton & Jean Shrimpton dangling her legs over the side arm of a rattan peacock chair, playfully, showing off her palazzo trousers & long legs was THE inspiration for the design & collections for Spring / Summer 2016 at Boutique Blanche & Envy Me Boutique. Amongst a slew of local style - stars and fashion lovers, models gracefully strolled down a white carpet runway, then making their way through the tables allowing guests to reference their programs, circling their next coveted pieces to add to their wardrobes, they sipped crisp white wine and snacked on h’orderves. Of course, taking breaks from the breathtaking collections to be presented with incredible door prizes from local merchants, and vendors. Throughout the collections, they mixed prints, married with embroidered tops & textured bottoms. Hues of gold, yellows, greens and blues sailed down the runway. Kaftans, Sunglasses & Neutral, flowy linens paired with edgy jewellery to liven up the vibe.

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We can bosom grievances our entire lives and live in a guilt-driven sinnerscape. Or we can, in the famous words of Michael Crichton, “Fix the problem, not fix the blame.” We need to embrace native communities as “us,” no longer derogate these folks as “them.” But neither should 625 communities think they are independent “nations.” W. Baird Blackstone

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Editor: Re: They’re not nations in any practical sense, letter to the editor, April 22 Steven Austin makes many salient and compelling points in his letter about First Nations. Upon release of the Truth & Reconciliation Report, I asked countless comrades: “Does this mean Canada has 627 nations: one English, one French and 625 indig-

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Jencrownedbutsearch is far from exhaustive

The people at People must be really, really exhausted. After all, they’ve just named Jennifer Aniston “the world’s most beautiful woman.” Mind-boggling, if you ask me. I mean, the last time I checked, there were upwards of seven billion people on this planet — and at least half of those are female. So Jen stands out in a crowd of 3.5 billion? Holy moly. To arrive at their declaration, the folks at People — who likely don’t even number in the thousand — would have been up to their eyeballs eyeballing gals across the globe. No clue what their methodology entailed, but I imagine they were dispatched in pairs to each of the seven continents. In their hands would have been a picture of Jennifer, which they would have checked against every woman they happened to encounter — outside igloos in Antarctica, pubs in Ireland and ball parks in the U.S. of A. “What do you think?” a People person would

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have whispered to her colleague. They would have been, oh, watching a line of people getting off a bus in downtown Berlin, or standing outside an opera house in Melbourne, or heading off on safari in Tanzania. “See anyone who measures up to Jen?” “Nope,” the colleague would have said. “She’s still No. 1.” Amazingly, Miss Pinnacle of Perfection was also tops in the world back in 2004. So this isn’t the first time those People peeps have been globetrotting with their Jennifer pictures in hand. I have to think, however, that there might have been moments — many of them — when the beauty search

crew would have stumbled upon someone who presented some pretty stiff competition — literally. Say, a highland lassie with hair the colour of gold. Or a woman from Rio with perfect sun-kissed skin. Problem is, of course, there might have been some head-scratching – not to mention panic in Hollywood — if People’s cover had declared: “Ainsley MacLachlan is world’s most beautiful woman.” Anyway, the whole thing strikes me as weird, creepy and more than a little subjective. Besides, isn’t it time we got a little more creative with this world’s-most-whatever thing? Forget most beautiful or most handsome, I say. Isn’t it about time we identified the person — male or female — who has the world’s mostly finely manicured toenails? Or quietest hiccups? Or curliest hair? Most beautiful? Yes, Jennifer, no question you’re attractive, but I’m kind of done with the pretty stuff. Don’t know the state of your toenails, but People should really know.

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It’s been over 35 years since Brenda Beal and her husband moved to Tsawwassen to start a family. Brenda, shown here in an old photo with daughters Kristen and Breanne, has led a life of immense caring and kindness, according to her daughters.

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Mother’s Day Tea with the Birds is set for Cammidge

There’s a Mother’s Day Tea with the Birds at and around Cammidge House and Centennial Beach planned for Sunday, May 8. The event will help celebrate the centennial of a treaty between Canada and the United States to protect migratory birds and their flyway signed in 1916. It was the first international treaty on wildlife conservation, ushering in a new era of wildlife and habitat conservation. Guests will have the option of taking part in an intertidal/shoreline walk with Jennifer and Doug Swanston or an upland birding walk with Delta Nature. After some refreshments, volunteers of Environment and Climate

Change Canada will give a Spread Your Wings for Bird Conservation presentation and highlight the laws that should protect the migration path and benefit birds. Young conservationists taking part in a tour along the Pacific Flyway, an international migration route, will be speaking on their adventures. There will also be tables set up with interactive and educational displays by Delta Nature, the Boundary Bay Park Association and other groups. The event is sponsored by the Boundary Bay Park Association in conjunction with Metro Vancouver Parks and the Corporation of Delta. It takes place from 12:30

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Shelter helping owners keep pets fit and trim

Free class on weight loss tips is set for Sunday LINDSAY HOWE

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The Delta Community Animal Shelter is putting on a free class this weekend in an effort to tackle pet obesity. The class will give pet weight loss tips to current and prospective pet owners, including information on proper feeding practices as well as ways to trick your pet into thinking they’re getting more food, when they’re actually getting less. According to the shelter, overweight animals are a serious problem with 40 to 50 per cent of dogs in North America considered overweight. About 25 per cent are classified as obese. Obesity in animals can cause a number of complications, including arthritis and joint injury, diabetes, skin issues and respiratory problems.

Brittanee Cornett, a registered veterinary technician with the shelter, says although overweight animals may be cute, the

Obesity wreaks havoc on their entire body, head to tail. BRITTANEE CORNETT

extra weight is negatively affecting their health. “Obesity wreaks havoc on their entire body, head to tail. It affects everything, and it does cut down on their life span, which is what nobody wants,” Cornett says. “Feeding and humans are the cause of that. Most of our animals aren’t opening the fridge and feeding themselves during the day, so that leaves us as being the root

cause of most of these problems.” Cornett says when putting a pet on a diet, owners need to be careful and should consult with a veterinarian first. “Quick, rapid weight loss with animals can be fatal, especially with cats,” she says. The class will be held at the Delta Community Animal Shelter on Sunday from 11 a.m. to noon. Those looking to register for the free class can call the shelter at 604940-7111. Dogs must have a 2016 dog licence. PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

Delta Community Animal Shelter volunteer Kyla Girling with Finnigan, an 18-month-old domestic shorthair that is currently on a diet and available for adoption.

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Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Free UVic Chronic Pain Self-Management workshop runs Thursdays, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at McKee Seniors Rec Centre from May 5 to June 9. Participants will learn strategies to manage pain, deal with difficult emotions, exercise safely, and work with their health care team. Caregivers are welcome. To register call UVic at 604-940-1273 or go to www. selfmanagementbc.ca. The Delta HUB Cycling Committee is meeting on Thursday, May 5, 7-8:30 pm at the Ladner Pioneer Library (Meeting Room). Attend our monthly meetings and support local action to improve cycling safety and connectivity for all ages & abilities. Open to the public; no experience is required. Info: https://bikehub.ca/delta. No need to stay inside the lines at the Tsawwassen Library Colouring Club! Come to the library on Thursdays from 2 – 4 pm beginning May 5, to colour the stress away! Supplies will be provided. Ladner Lawn Bowling Club is having its annual Plant & Bake sale Saturday, May 7, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5128-47th Ave. (604-946-6722). Fresh home baking, locally grown perennials and some annuals, hanging baskets.

Name: Jessica Age: 30 Occupation: Aquatic Programmer What is the activity? Swimming and Deep Water Running Where and when does this take place? Week days at lunch time at the Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre. How often do you participate? 2-3 times per week. How long have you been involved? I’ve been swimming ever since I can remember. Why did you get involved in this activity? It is the best cardiovascular exercise to participate in while you are pregnant. There is no impact on your joints. What do you like best about this activity? Feeling weightless! How does it benefit your life? It makes me feel healthier. What other things do you do to keep active? Walking. Did you know that swimming, like all aerobic exercise during pregnancy, boosts your body’s ability to process and use oxygen? That’s important for you and your baby! Swimming helps counteract the increased back strain from an expanding belly, and also improves circulation, increases muscle tone and strength, and builds endurance. Delta aquatic centres offer public swim sessions all day. In addition, a wide variety of aquafit classes are available to motivate and challenge participants at all fitness levels. Visit Delta.ca, stop by your local recreation centre to speak with our knowledgeable fitness staff, or call 604-952-3000 to find out more.

Plant Sale: South Delta Garden Club’s annual plant sale. Saturday, May 7. 9 to 2 pm at Delta Hospital (ECU gardens). Perennials, tomatoes, veggies, tool sharpening service. www.southdel-

tagardenclub.ca. The Port Community Liaison Committee (PCLC) will be hosting an information session about port-area noise at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 7 at the port’s community office in Ladner (5225 Ladner Trunk Rd.). There will be a brief presentation and demonstration of a new online noise monitoring tool. RSVP at PCLC@portvancouver.com. The Point Roberts Yacht Club (PRYC) will hold its annual Flag Raising Ceremony, Blessing of the Fleet and Sail Past Salute on Saturday, May 7 at the Point Roberts Marina to officially open the boating 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 PM and the Sail Past salute will start on the water outside the Point Roberts Marina breakwater at 2 PM. Ambassadors Tsawwassen Toastmasters meet second and fourth Tuesdays, 7-9 pm at St. David’s Anglican Church, 1115-51A St., Tsawwassen. Next meetings Tuesday, May 10 and 24. Gain confidence and skill in public speaking and leadership training in a safe, encouraging environment. Further information, call Susan 604-786-5404. The Ladner Lawn Bowling Club invites you to an evening of free lawn bowling on May 13 on its Family and Friends Night. 7-8:30 p.m. at 5128-47th Ave., Ladner. After bowling, join us for cookies and coffee.

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Howard Solverson’s varied repertoire, along with a guest, in a coffee house setting. Saturday, May 14, 7 to 9 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. Members $3; guests $5. Coffee and tea will be served. Shari’s Saturday Social, May 14. KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen. The theme is red wine and roses. Dress in glitz and glamour or as you please. Dance to great CD music. Tickets available at the door $12 for members, $14 for nonmembers, cash or cheque only. Includes mid-evening goodies. To reserve a table, call Shari at 604-943-8755.

FUND RAISERS IODE Boundary Bay Chapter Fundraiser. Bridge and Afternoon Tea Wed. May 11, 1 - 4 pm at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Drive, Ladner. $15 per person. Tea/Coffee and snacks will be provided and prizes awarded. Tickets will not be available at the door, so arrange your table of players quickly. For tickets: call Dale at 604 943-7994. IODE is a registered charitable organization. Canadian Federation of University Women-South Delta proudly presents Pandora’s Vox Women’s Vocal Ensemble, directed by Gillian Hunt, and South Delta Sounds Jazz and Concert Choirs, directed by Danielle Hamilton. Tuesday, May 24, 7:30 p.m. at South Delta Secondary School Equinox Theatre. Tickets: $20. General Admission; $10. Children/Students; available at Centre Stage Accessories in Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall and Black Bond Books in Ladner. All proceeds fund bursaries for local women students.

SPECIAL EVENTS Spring Fling, May 7 at 9 a.m. at All Saints Church, 4755 Arthur Dr., Ladner. Baking, hanging baskets, bedding plants, crafts, attic treasures, jewelry and more. Call 604-946-8413. Sunday, May 8, 12:30 – 3:30 pm Mother’s Day Tea with the Birds at and around Cammidge House and Centennial Beach at Boundary Bay Regional Park.

ARTS The Delta Choral Society presents Spirit of Song featuring the Delta Community Choir, Tapestry and the new children’s choir. Saturday, May 14 at 2 and 7 p.m. at South Delta Baptist Church, 1988-56th St., Tsawwassen. Adults: $15. Students/seniors: $10. Kids under 12: free. Tickets available at www. deltachoral.ca. Delta choral Society and the Delta Concert Band are joining together to host a special concert with all proceeds supporting Special Olympics-Delta. Come out and join us Friday June 3, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at South Delta Baptist Church, 1988-56th St., Delta. Tickets are $15 each and are available at tickets@sobcdelta. org or online at www. sobcdeltaconcert.eventbrite. com.

The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a non-profit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).

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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD BASEBALL BC Minor Bantam AAA GP W L Abbotsford 14 12 2 Cowichan 12 9 3 Delta 8 5 3 Richmond 8 5 3 Victoria Black 10 6 4 Burnaby 12 7 5 Van Minor 11 6 5 White Rock 11 6 5 Van Comm 9 4 5 Cloverdale 9 3 6 Tri-City 6 2 4 Nanaimo 10 3 7 Chilliwack 10 3 7 North Island 10 2 8 Victoria Red 8 1 7 Kamloops 6 0 6

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BC Minor Bantam AA Ladner 11 10 R. Meadows 9 8 N. Langley 11 7 Mission 10 6 Richmond 9 5 Delta-Tsaw 10 5 Van Expos 6 3 Cloverdale 9 4 Abbotsford 5 2 Tri-City 8 3 Newton 11 4 Burnaby 9 3 Vancouver 5 0 White Rock 7 0

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Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet THURSDAY, MAY 5 4:26 am 11:13 am 5:51 pm 11:18 pm

14.1 3.9 13.1 7.9

FRIDAY, MAY 6 5:04 am 11:55 am 6:47 pm

14.1 2.6 13.8

SATURDAY, MAY 7 12:10 am 5:42 am 12:38 am 7:42 pm

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SUNDAY, MAY 8 1:04 am 6:22 am 1:23 pm 8:37 pm

9.2 13.8 1.6 14.4

MONDAY, MAY 9 2:01 am 7:04 am 2:08 pm 9:32 pm

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These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.

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Lucas Lui gets in some training last week as coach Mike Hood looks on as he gets set to represent B.C. at this week’s Western Canadian Championships at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Its one of three events Delta Gymnastics is hosting this week at the world class venue.

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Delta Gymnastics sure know how to throw a party. It was sometime during their 40th anniversary season when there was the opportunity to take their biggest competition weekend of the year to an entirely different level. On top of the annual Delta Invitational, it was B.C.’s turn to host the 2016 Western Canadian Championships. Delta put together a successful bid but wasn’t done yet. The Provincial Gymnaestrada was taking place at roughly the same time and organizers seeked that too. The three events have come together for a one shot deal that will showcase the sport in a huge way. The Best of the West Gymnastics Fest runs from Thursday to Sunday at the Richmond Olympic Oval — featuring over 1,800 athletes, ranging of all ages and ability. “We have never had something

like this in B.C. before,” said Delta Gymnastics Director of Marketing Carlene Lewall, who has been involved with the club since its early days in the mid-1970s. “We can easily say its largest competition ever held in B.C. It may not be the highest level like a Pacific Rim Championship but it’s a celebration of the sport — participation and active for life.” It’s taken months of planning and, finally, organizers have reached the homestretch. The response has been beyond expectations. The Delta Invitational typically attracts 750 competitors. That number has ballooned to over 1,000 with additional entries coming from far away as Nunavut. There will be 250 athletes representing their provinces at Westerns and another 500 competing in Provincial Gymnaestrada. They were able to hold all three events over just four days thanks to the size of the Olympic Oval and overwhelming cooperate support. The Westerns will run

from Thursday-to-Saturday and the Delta Invitational Saturday and Sunday. Gymnaestrada will also take place over both weekend days, however, Saturday is exclusively workshops which will be held at a partnering hotel — Sheraton Vancouver Airport. Gymnaestrada is for for anyone of any age or skill level and features a variety of performances as a team. The event is not only completely full, nearly 700 tickets for Sunday’s performances have all been sold. There is also expected to be a big crowd for the Cash and Carry Cup — the pinnacle event of the Delta Invitational that features national level athletes competing for cash prizes to assist with training. “Gymnastics B.C. laughed at us when we first told them what we wanted to do,” said Delta Gymnastics executive director Ana Arciniega. “We thought could really celebrate the activity and sport of gymnastics. “This is a unique event and there won’t be another one. To do

it is pretty amazing and we think it will be a model for other sports to partner with recreational sides. There should be a celebration of sports at different levels. Were hoping its a new standard we are setting.” It also has taken a massive venue like the Richmond Oval to pull it off and working with their staff to put it all together. “The Oval has been fantastic to work with,” added Arciniega. “They have been there every step of the way to guide and help us. It has taken a year to get to this point. “All our partner hotels are sold out too. Richmond should be happy. The economic impact will be significant.” Delta will have eight athletes on Team B.C. competing at Westerns. They include: Conor Edgson (National Open), Cole Schallig (Provincial 5), Que Bidewell (Provincial 4), Hunter Woodhead (Elite 3), Russell Woodward (Elite 3), Lucas Lui (Elite 3), Ella Rogers (JO 9 2003-05), Sophie Anderson (JO 9 2003-05).

Islanders open with wins in Victoria and Burnaby It wasn’t complete domination but it was enough for the Delta Islanders to open the B.C. Junior Lacrosse League season with a pair of road wins on the weekend. Despite being out-scored by a combined 15-5 margin in the final period, the Islanders managed an 18-16 win in Victoria Saturday and a 13-12 overtime victory at

Burnaby one night later. Delta looked to be in cruise control in the provincial capital until the hosts exploded for six unanswered goals in the final 2:53 of the game. It was a similar script in Burnaby as the Lakers erased a 9-4 deficit after 40 minutes to force overtime and actually

enjoyed an 11-10 lead until intermediate call-up Liam McDonald ignited a three-goal Delta rally. Tre Leclaire had a huge weekend with 18 points. The league’s 2015 rookie-of-the-year had four goals and seven assists in Victoria and two goals and nine helpers against the Lakers. Local product Evan Messenger

is also off to a blazing start with 14 points, including a hat trick and eight points in the opener. Rookie Riley Taylor added seven points. The Islanders visit defending champion Coquitlam tonight. Veteran goaltender Ryland Hood is expected to make his season debut.

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Invaders repeat at South Delta U16 tourney South Delta 2000 Invaders are repeat champions at the annual South Delta U16B Girls Fastpitch. The second-year Bantam ‘B’ rep team continued its scorching 10-0-0 start to the season with a dominating performance, to go along with its surprise victory last season at the same tournament. This year’s event was held at newly renovated Hawthorne Park in Ladner and featured teams from Delta, Coquitlam, Richmond, Parksville and Victoria. The Invaders’ bats were hot from the outset as they opened the tournament with a convincing 9-3 victory over Coquitlam. Tight defense and great pitching throughout the remainder of round robin play produced three more wins — all by shutout — giving the hosts the first place seed and a bye to the semi-ifinals. In the playoffs, the Invaders again held

the Cordova Bay team scoreless on their way to a 5-0 win setting up the final game against Richmond 2000 Islanders. Richmond opened the scoring with a second inning home run but could not hold the Invaders bats down as they put up five runs in the third inning and cruised to a 10-2 victory to take the gold medal. The team includes: Abby Herd, Belle Hancock, Emily Forster, Hannah Dela Cruz, Jaden Moro, Jessica Lauckner, Justine Geboers, Mikayla Kelly, Nicole Shipowich, Taylor Bouchey, Taylor da Silva and Sabrina Blocha. Coaches Jake Geboers, Lee Bouchey, Steve Lauckner and Crystal McKenzie are extremely proud of what’s been an amazing start to the season. Next up will be the Spring Sizzle Girls Fastpitch Tournament in Kelowna with 20 teams from all over B.C. and Alberta.

South Delta 2000 Invaders were gold medal winners at Hawthorne Park.

Delta Blaze rally to win RASA Summer League opener RASA Summer League kicked off another season last week with Division One rivals Delta Blaze and Richmond FC “A” squaring off. The first half was very close with both sides getting chances to take the lead, but it was Richmond who struck first just before the interval on a header by Theo Lorenz. In the second half,Delta pressed hard for the equalizer and almost tied it when Brad Caldwell broke free in the penalty area, only to see his shot hit the cross bar. Richmond pushed back hard to extend its lead but

Blaze held them off. It wasn’t until 10 minutes before full time when Jimmy Millar struck a low hard drive from just outside the penalty area which foiled Richmond’s goalkeeper. It seemed destined to be 1-1 result when a cross into the Richmond penalty area caused a scramble. Brad Caldwell fell to the ground only to find the ball drop to his side and he hooked in the winning goal. In Division Two action, defending champions Rino Originals opened their schedule against Richmond FC’s “B” team.

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classiﬁeds.delta-optimist.com REMEMBRANCES OBITUARIES GRAHAM, Kathy (nee Waslander) We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Kathy due to complications from diabetes on April 26, 2016. Kathy was predeceased by her parents Steve and Tina Waslander. Left behind to mourn her loss are her devoted and loving husband Bill, 2 sons, 1 daughter, their spouses, 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 4 sisters and their families. Kathy was raised in Ladner. In 1974 Kathy, her husband and young family moved and made their home in Castlegar BC, where the family continues to reside. Kathy worked with the disabled in Castlegar and played the organ in the local church. Her life consisted of helping those in need. Kathy was a dedicated wife and mother. The joy of her life were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. We miss you Kathy. You left a big void in our lives.... “A celebration of Kathy’s life will be announced at a later date.”

MEDFORD, Sophia (Sylvia) June 1, 1923 April 15, 2016

We are sad to announce that Sylvia passed away after a short illness. She is predeceased (2010) by Kenneth her loving husband of 65 years, her parents Nicholas and Anna, and brothers Raymond (Irene) and Walter. She is survived by her loving sons Gary (Karen) and Brian, and we miss her greatly. Above all else in the world, Mom passionately devoted her life to the love and support of her family. Sylvia was born in Poland and came with her parents to Winnipeg at age seven. In 1940 she moved to Montreal where she met Ken and they married after the war. She loved to sing and spent many years in the church choir and as a popular leader of the ladies guild. In 1976 Sylvia and Ken retired to Ladner BC. Sylvia was a quiet, kind and gentle person. She really enjoyed her house and home, close friends and neighbours, but had to transition to residential care a few years ago. She made some new friends and kept the old. Thanks to everyone who touched a part of her life with friendship, kindness and joy. A special thanks to the staff at KinVillage and Peace Arch Weatherby for kind and compassionate care and to Dr. Paul Dubord who kept her eye sight from failing for over twenty years. There will be a private Funeral Service at the cemetery. A Reception in her memory will be held at the family home on Saturday, May 7, 2016, 1:30 - 4:00 pm. Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

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