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FLEEING FROM FLAMES: Local shares story of escaping Fort McMurray fire, 3 A TASTE OF CAMPUS LIFE: SDSS football standout attends UBC spring camp, 23

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South Delta kids team up to help fire evacuees

A group of South Delta kids are teaming up to raise money to help the people affected by the wildfire in Fort McMurray.

They decided they wanted to help after seeing the devastation on the news. After hearing that the federal and Alberta governments would match individual donations to the Red Cross, they decided to hold a lemonade stand fundraiser with all proceeds going to the Red Cross. The stand will be up at 1649 Beach Grove Ave. in Tsawwassen on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with lemonade and popcorn by donation.

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Local youngsters (from left) Alexis, Kylie, Mason, Cole, Dutch and Luke are holding a lemonade and popcorn stand on Sunday. All proceeds will go to the Canadian Red Cross to help the victims of the Fort McMurray wildfire.

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John Gandola and his girlfriend back in South Delta after leaving Fort McMurray

A local couple is back in South Delta after last week’s mass evacuation from Fort McMurray.

John Gandola has been working as a pipe fitter in the Northern Alberta town on and off since 2010.

His girlfriend Leandra Cookson, who works in customer service for Air Canada, joined him there a year ago.

Both went to work as usual last Tuesday.

Gandola, who works at an oil patch site about an hour out of town, said small fires could be seen off in the distance on Monday, but they didn’t seem like it was anything to be concerned about.

On Tuesday afternoon, Gandola said the crew received a call from management that parts of town were being evacuated and everyone was being sent

home.

“Traffic was pretty rough,” he said, and he got home at around 5:30 p.m. At that time, his neighbourhood of Parsons Creek was only under voluntary evacuation notice and Cookson, who is originally from Richmond, was still at work at the airport, which is about 30 kilometres south of the city.

“I didn’t think we were going to be evacuated,” Gandola said, adding that the skies over his neighbourhood were clear blue.

There was no indication that the situation was about to take a drastic turn.

After heading out to try to help a friend retrieve his dog, Gandola got home to hear that evacuation was now mandatory. Highway 63, the only highway in and out of Fort McMurray, had been closed to southbound traffic, forcing everyone to head north

towards the oil field work camps.

Gandola was not happy with the thought of heading north. There is nothing north of the city, aside from the oil fields.

“The highway comes to a dead end,” he said, adding that Cookson was stuck at the airport to the south.

“I didn’t want to put any more distance between us…. The last thing I wanted to do was go north.”

He knew crews were working to open a southbound route out of town, so he waited.

“I was probably the last person in my neighbourhood, it was like a ghost town,” he said.

As soon as Gandola heard that there was a window to drive south, he hopped in his truck, grabbing his bike, he said in case of a breakdown or just needed to get around traffic.

As he was leaving he came across two women standing on the street with some luggage. With no other way out of town, they had called a cab.

Gandola said he was doubtful a taxi would be able to make it to them so he loaded up their luggage and they began the slow trudge south.

As they made their way out of Fort McMurray, Gandola said, there were trees, buildings and whole neighbourhoods going up in flames on both sides of the highway. He said they had to have to windows up and the air conditioning on due to the intense heat coming from the out-ofcontrol blaze.

“It was just shocking to see neighbourhoods going up on both sides,” Gandola said, and trees instantly igniting in flames.

He said the trees were igniting so quickly it sounded like bombs going

off.

“It was hell. It was raining ash and embers.”

It took Gandola four hours to drive the 30 kilometres to the airport to meet Cookson. It was 11 p.m. at this point and the couple and their passengers continued south.

They dropped the two women off at Highway 881, where they happened to find the cab driver who had been looking for them.

The couple continued south but with fuel getting low, they stopped in Wandering River, a small town about 200 kilometres south of Fort McMurray.

There was no gas left and the couple stopped to sleep on the side of the road and wait for the fuel delivery. They weren’t alone. Gandola said there were thousands of vehicles on the side of the road as people fleeing the fire started to run out of fuel.

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The Delta Community Animal Shelter has joined animal shelters across the region for Do Your Doo Diligence Week, from May 8 to 14, to remind dog owners to pick up after their pets.

“It’s an issue that may seem small in the big scheme of things, but it’s one worth talking about,” said shelter manager Sarah Jones. “Picking up after your pet goes a long way towards respecting your community and representing pet owners in a positive light. It is an easy way to protect children and other animals from

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Potential buyers lining up in Marina Gardens People have been camped out for days for the chance to buy into new Ladner development SANDOR GYARMATI

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It’s yet another example of South Delta’s red hot housing market.

Dozens of potential buyers have camped out at the new Polygon townhome development at Marina Gardens Estate in Ladner, willing to wait until this Thursday to grab a unit.

The 84 “executive townhomes” make up the new Charterhouse development, a “boutique community” with townhomes starting at around 1,550-square feet in size and starting in the mid-$600,000 range. The Charterhouse will be part of the new Hampton Cove neighbourhood. However, only 36 units will be available initially.

A show home opened last weekend and it didn’t take long afterward for eager buyers to camp out for the sales centre opening. On Monday afternoon, around 35 people had already lined up outside the sales centre, sitting in the sun in their lawn chairs. Some even brought tables and plenty of extra food.

Although nobody wanted their names published, a few were willing to talk to the Optimist about why they were lining up to buy.

One man near the front of the line, a Richmond resident who was among a dozen or so also from Richmond and at the front, said he was looking to upgrade to a bigger space from his condo. He said prices in Delta for condos and townhomes were less expensive than Richmond and that it looked like a nicer neighbourhood in South Delta.

Near the back of the line, a Delta resident said he was looking to get a place for his son and daughter-in-law but there was little choice in townhomes in his preferred community. He said he felt like he was “chasing” whatever came up for sale because homes are being snapped up quickly.

Also from Delta, another woman said she was looking to move up from a condo.

Located off Ferry Road, the first phases of Marina Gardens were completed over two decades ago.

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Noting the lack of new townhomes in both Richmond as well as Delta has ramped up interest in the development, Neil Chrystal, CEO and president of Polygon Homes Ltd., told the Optimist it

was a bit of a surprise so many people are lining up, but it really shouldn’t be considering how the real estate market has gone.

“It’s a beautiful site in a great location and it’s the first new product of its kind in Ladner, particularly in that Captain’s Cove neighborhood, for quite some time. Yes, we’re surprised, but maybe we shouldn’t considering

there’s been such a lack of new homes to come to market, particularly the smaller townhouse variety,” he said.

The next phase of the Charterhouse will soon undergo construction.

“In a perfect world, we’d like to see those units sooner because I don’t think it’s right people are camping overnight,” added Chrystal.

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Set to open this October, Tsawwassen Mills wants to attract shoppers from Greater Vancouver, Vancouver Island and the U.S.

Major tenants announced for Tsawwassen Mills mall List includes Calvin Klein, Nike and Old Navy SANDOR GYARMATI

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The developer behind Tsawwassen Mills unveiled a list of major tenants last Friday.

After virtually no tenant news since the mall was announced back in 2011, Ivanhoe Cambridge revealed a slew of anchor tenants for its mall under construction at the Tsawwassen First Nation.

They include: DSW Designer Shoes, Forever 21, H&M, Pro Hockey Life, Marshalls, Nike Factory Store, Old Navy, Sport Check, Tommy Hilfiger Outlet, Urban Planet/West 49 and Winners.

Other tenants announced last week include Aritzia, Banana Republic Factory Store,

Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Browns, Calvin Klein Outlet, Gap Factory Store, GUESS Outlet, Ever New, The Outlet by Harry Rosen, L’Occitane en Provence, Lucky Brand Jeans Outlet and Marc Cain.

Two restaurants — Milestones Grill & Bar and Montana’s Bar & Grill — were also announced.

Bass Pro Shops was named as an anchor back in 2011, but it wasn’t until earlier this year when Saks OFF 5th announced it would be locating an outlet store at the mall that even a second tenant was revealed for the 200-store mall.

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The company says the mall’s location and offerings will make it a retail destination of choice for shoppers from Greater Vancouver and the U.S. Tsawwassen Mills general manager Mark Fenwick said earlier this year that shoppers would drive upwards of two-anda-half hours to visit the mall.

Located at the corner of Highway 17 and 52nd Street, the 1.2-millionsquare-foot mall is scheduled to open Oct. 5. It will be mostly a fashion-oriented centre with a mix of outlet and other retailers.

It’s based on Ivanhoe Cambridge’s huge CrossIron Mills mall outside of Calgary and Vaughan Mills in the Greater Toronto area.

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Delta man dies after fall BRENT RICHTER

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A 28-year-old Delta man has died after a fall in the North Shore mountains.

North Shore Rescue members were responding to a call for two lost hikers on Crown Mountain around 6:15 p.m. Sunday when a more urgent call reporting an “unconscious collapse” came in.

The man had slipped and hit his head while crossing a shallow section of Norvan Creek, deep in

Lynn Headwaters Regional Park.

“He was unconscious and they weren’t able to wake him. Because they were in Lynn Headwaters, there’s no cell signal there.

One guy had to run out seven kilometres before he got a signal to call for help,” Danks said.

The team scrambled two Talon helicopters but rescuers still had very little information to go on.

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submerged in Norvan Creek, where two groups of strangers had taken turns doing compressions on him for more than an hour and a half.

The rescue team rigged the man, who was not showing any vital signs, to a recently donated oxylator and autopulse machines and flew him to a waiting ambulance.

He was later pronounced dead at hospital.

The name of the deceased has not been released.

Unsure if there’s anything to go back to CONTINUED from Page 3 After getting gas, the couple continued south.

With few supplies and little more than the clothes on their backs, they stopped in Athabasca, a town another 100 kilometres south, for food and supplies.

Gandola said businesses in the town were doing whatever they could to help people displaced by the fire.

Cookson only had what she had worn to work Tuesday morning and was wearing a pair of Gandola’s pants and a shirt and slippers.

A local clothing store, Elle’s Closet, helped outfit her. The store was offering discounts to all Fort McMurray residents and had a bin of clothes that had been donated that they were giving away for free.

“We were really, really thankful to them,” he said.

Rexall Drugs also helped Cookson, who is a diabetic and didn’t have any of her supplies with her, and made sure she had everything she needed.

“It was really heartwarming to see all the help,” he said.

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it to a hotel in Edmonton on Wednesday night — some 38 hours after the whole ordeal began.

After spending a few days in Edmonton, the couple headed home to the Lower Mainland on Saturday.

Gandola said they are unsure what will happen next, if there is anything to go back to, but were looking forward to seeing family and friends.

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very year around this time when Alexa’s Team adds new members, it’s an exercise that’s part heartbreaking, part heartwarming and part frustrating.

For those not familiar with Alexa’s Team, it’s made up of police officers (1,885 at last count) from all over the province that make extraordinary contributions in the fight against impaired drivers. The team is named after Alexa Middelaer, the little girl who was tragically killed by an alcohol impaired driver in East Ladner back in 2008.

The heartbreaking component is obvious: instead of parenting what would be a precocious tween, Laurel and Michael Middelaer live everyday with an unimaginable ache, a pain that will never go away.

The eight-year anniversary of that fateful afternoon takes place next week, but even though more than 2,900 days have passed, I imagine the hole in their lives is as big as ever.

It’s heartwarming, however, how the family has made something good come out of the tragedy by becoming road safety advocates, helping to reduce, and quite significantly, the number of alcohol-related crash deaths that occur in this province every year. In addition to Alexa’s Team, they’ve also helped create Alexa’s Bus, a mobile road safety unit to assist police in their fight against impaired drivers.

The frustrating part is that while the numbers are down, impaired driving is still far too commonplace in our society today, a reality evidenced by a figure in the press release that announced the 2016 additions to Alexa’s Team. That figure is 71,300, which is the number of impaired driving sanctions for alcohol and drug related driving offences members of Alexa’s Team have processed since 2008.

I know we’re talking about almost 2,000 officers over an eight-year period, but that’s a really big number, one that shows while the message is getting through to many, there’s a sizable contingent out there that’s still willing to give up the keys after a few, or more, drinks.

The Middelaers deserve our gratitude because their efforts have made B.C.’s roads safer for everyone.

I’m sure they’re not looking for a pat on the back for all they’ve done, but we can show them our appreciation by not getting behind the wheel if we’ve been drinking.

Choose union leader wisely, your future is in their hands

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n the last while, I’ve had to take a crash course in navigating the ins and outs of a union. Someone I know was falsely accused of something, and his union filed a grievance on his behalf. It didn’t go well.

The one thing I learned was this. Choose your president wisely. Because that person may be the only one defending you when you need it most.

When you join a union, you give up your right to legal representation. You can’t call a lawyer, you can only rely on the people within the union to represent you.

Further, any issue you have with the employer now belongs to the union — you might not even be able to see things written about you. The union is fighting the grievance, you’re just along for the ride.

There are many well-meaning people within unions, who volunteer to be shop stewards and on the local’s executive. But when push comes to shove, these well-meaning people will be the only people protecting you.

They will be up against human resources people who are trained in employment standards and employment law. Depending on which union you are in, you might have a plumber or secretary on your side, and a human resources lawyer on the other. Not really a fair fight.

Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN

Throughout the process, it’s the union making the decisions.

Again, it’s not about you, it’s about the grievance. They decide if it proceeds, they decide how to defend it, they decide what will be agreed to. You might have some input, but ultimately it’s the union’s decisions that determine the outcome.

If you don’t agree, there are very few avenues to protest. The rules around what you can complain about are very strict. If you aren’t happy with a decision, you can appeal it. If the appeal fails, you can appeal to the next level within the Union.

If they don’t agree, you’re only option is the Labour Relations Board.

If you decide to go that far, the rules are very limited, and you have to be very precise in what you present. The LRB has what is called a Section 12 complaint,

which is based on the union acting in bad faith, discriminating against you or acting in an arbitrary fashion. If you can’t prove the union has acted in one of these three ways, tough luck. And the standard of proof is pretty high.

When you are accused of something by an employer, you would hope to be treated fairly.

You would hope that a complete, unbiased investigation is conducted, that you have a chance to tell your story, that anyone who you have as a witness will be asked about what happened and that you have a fair chance to set the record straight. It’s up to your union to make that happen. And if they don’t, unless you can prove they violated Section 12, you don’t have a leg to stand on.

So I come back to my original point. Choose your president wisely.

You need to think of that person as your lawyer, not as your friend or colleague. That person will be the one defending you if the time comes. That person will have your fate in their hands.

That person will determine your future.

Choose wisely. It matters.

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Election of Trump would lead to high probability of world war Editor: Re: Trump cartoon insulting, May 4, Times too horrific to be trivialized, May 4, and Pathetic attempt to discredit Trump, April 27, letters to the editor The three letters denouncing the editorial cartoon comparing the presumptive nominee of the Republican Party Donald Trump to Hitler is indicative of the ignorance that exists in society today.

Those people who are offended by that cartoon illustrates that ignorance of what has happened in the American primary with the rise of Donald Trump.

It is unprecedented that an individual running for arguably the most powerful, important and dignified position in the world would choose to act as a bully, narcissist with psycho sociopathic behaviour.

Donald Trump’s behav-

iour towards Latinos, women, Muslims and many others is a direct comparison to Adolf Hitler’s rise.

The base of Donald Trump’s support and their violence towards others that don’t share their corrupt values is exactly identical to Hitler’s Brownshirts towards the Jewish, homosexual and visible minorities during his rise.

It is relevant that in a recent interview with the Huffington Post Charles Koch, CEO of Koch Industries, who is one of the most powerful and influential Republican Party supporters, recently said Trump’s proposed temporary ban on Muslims entering the country is “antithetical to our approach,” but he has a real problem with Trump’s support of using a database to track Muslims in the country.

Many dog owners return to retrieve bags left behind

Editor: Re: Note to dog owners: don’t leave those bags behind, letter to the editor, May 4 Since there are very few places to dispose of the bags along the dike, I know a lot of people who will pick up the dog waste, put it to the side of the path and then pick it up and dispose of it on the way back (most dogs go at the start of the walk).

People typically don’t want to carry it for an hour (or more) walk. If you check later on your walk, I’ll bet you notice the bags are gone. I’m sure the same is the case if your dog goes shortly after you’ve started your neighbourhood walk.

If they weren’t planning on picking up the bag, I don’t think they would have put it in a bag in the first place.

S. Wright

“That’s reminiscent of Nazi Germany. I mean that’s monstrous, as I said at the time,” the article quotes Koch as telling ABC News.

Donald Trump’s scorched earth style of politics has divided not only America, but has also destroyed the Republican Party.

If Donald Trump is elected his ignorance of global geo-political, geoeconomic and geo-strategic affairs will lead to high probability of a significant world war.

His tacit support and warm regards to Vladimir Putin, who is one of the most morally corrupt world leader who imprisons and murders his distractors is antithetical to

American values.

His idea that America should leave NATO and that South Korea and Japan should pursue nuclear proliferation in the Asian region to counter North Korean aggression is profoundly dangerous and goes against everything that conventional wisdom in international relations theory has advocated.

Canada is a free democracy.

In Canada Mr. Ottho has the right under freedom of expression and speech to create and articulate his opinion, and The Delta Optimist has a moral duty and obligation to print this through the rights of freedom of the press.

Glenn Kirkwood

Share, don’t hog, the road

Editor: I travel the back roads between Ladner and Boundary Bay Airport every day and cannot believe how incredibly rude 99 per cent of the cyclists are that frequent that road as well.

They insist on riding two or three abreast and make absolutely no effort to do the right thing and go into single file and let the traffic pass them.

No we have to putter along behind them burning more fuel than necessary as the road is narrow and passing can be tight.

Then I encountered these same cyclists again on a road near home.

And they still continue to ride in a rude fashion, well shame on you!

I pay dearly for the privilege of driving on these roads and you pay nothing to ride your bikes.

So maybe a little more consideration is required; and a big thank you to the one per cent who are courteous!

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Editor: For years I have contended that B.C.’s high school students have been shortchanged with respect to learning about Canada’s political history and with that, its military history.

I have come to this conclusion through my many years of private tutoring and from my children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and I suspect same will occur with my great-great grandchild.

Moreover, my life’s experiences in various fields, including military, Fourth Estate, politics, private enterprise and the aforementioned tutoring, have led me to the view that much of what is denied this province’s children is by means of design with a cloaked purpose rather than simple oversight.

To that, I ask myself, “To what purpose?”

After several years of attempting to find a

plausible answer to the posed question, I am no closer despite my repeated appeals to the Ministry of Education, school boards, educators and to those in the general population who feel, as I do, there is something amiss in the system.

It seems the deficiency does not rest solely in the high school field as a friend of mine, a senior, who attended a B.C. university to upgrade his education wondered aloud why a certain period of Canadian and world political/military history was “missed” during a course that included the 20th century.

The period in question was from late 1930s to mid-1950s, an interesting period of history in which the Second World War and the Korean War were experienced by both Canada and much of the world.

To overlook this time and not include it in the

curricula speaks directly to the political aspect of the field of education in this province.

Perhaps there are legitimate reasons why there are periods of world and Canadian political/military history not taught or mentioned, even briefly, in B.C.’s high schools and/ or universities, but despite the best and most direct appeals that I have been able to put to the appropriate authorities, silence or more often bureaucratic mumble-jumble is the result.

Independent MLA Vicki Huntington has proven to be a supporter.

As well, in January 1988, then premier Bill Vander Zalm wrote a response to my Report on Education in British Columbia.

His comments were that it made “interesting reading” and he was in “complete agreement” on “many of your points.”

Bob Orrick

Notice of Proposed Business Regulations The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will meet in the Council Chamber at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, on Monday, May 16, 2016, commencing at 7:00 pm in order to consider Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 4019, 1986, Amendment (Marihuana Sales, Inspectors Powers and Reconsideration Process) Bylaw No. 7576, 2016 (the “Bylaw”).

General Purpose: In general, the purpose of the amendments in the Bylaw is to: 1. Provide a definition for the terms “Marihuana Dispensary” and “Clerk”; 2. Exclude Marihuana Dispensaries from the definitions of Drug Store, Methadone Clinic, Methadone Dispensary, Pharmacy and Polyclinic; 3. Specify that a Marihuana Dispensary, in addition to a Charitable Casino, a Methadone Clinic, a Methadone Dispensary, a Pharmacy or a Polyclinic, is not exempted from the requirement to hold a valid and subsisting licence in order to operate; 4. Make provision for and set out the process of reconsideration by Council if the Inspector refuses, suspends or cancels a business licence and the applicant or licensee applies to Council for reconsideration of that decision; 5. Clarify that business licence applicants and business licence holders are required to comply with all applicable bylaws of Delta, and all applicable enactments, laws, rules, codes, regulations or orders of the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia and any other authority having jurisdiction over the business; and 6. Prescribe an annual licence fee of $3,000 for a marihuana dispensary business.

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If you feel that you may be affected by the Bylaw, you may notify Council by submitting written comments to the Municipal Clerk, addressed as follows: Mayor and Council, The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca Only written comments received by 12:00 p.m. on May 16, 2016 will be considered.

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Taking Mother’s Day gift into her own hands Chocolate, flowers and cards are nice but all this mom wants is a break from sweeping around the house, ingesting dog hair and bread crumbs and bits and pieces of crackers.

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The husband peered at the screen.

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It’s not like a duster, which you actually have to hold in your hand.

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“Just think,” I said. “This little contraption does the work by itself, while we do other things. You know, like watch Property Brothers.”

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Don’t get me wrong: I’m not the lazy sort.

But the fact is, despite the gains women have made over the years, I still do the bulk of the housework.

The husband tends to make the bed, but I’m the one with the mop.

Mother’s Day is behind us, but I’m going to get myself a gift.

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Consumer prices in Canada increased by 1.6 per cent last year, but the Corporation of Delta is hiking property taxes by 3.5 per cent. What’s the deal?

The Delta Police Department has seen the biggest budget increase of all municipal departments over the past decade.

It’s a question being asked with increasing regularity as property tax increases never seem to be in line with the annual rate of inflation. It prompts criticism from residents when they open their bills each spring as well as from advocacy groups and think tanks, while local governments like Delta go on the defensive to explain the reasoning behind tax rates.

Many homeowners complain their incomes aren’t increasing at the rate property taxes are rising, meaning they’re having to dig ever deeper to cover the tab.

This year’s 3.5 per cent increase translates into $75 more on the bill Canada’s inflation rate Delta property tax Utility increase for the average home in Delta that had an assessed value of $650,000 2016 3.5% 1.8% last year.

2015 - 1.61% 2.99% 2.3% The tax hike, according to the finance department, includes one per 2014 - 1.47% 1.9% 3.2% cent to maintain government services, 2013 - 1.24% 1.9% 1.6% 0.5 per cent for additional police of2012 - 0.83% 2.9% 6.4% ficers and civilians, 0.5 per cent for 2011 - 2.30% 2.98% 7.5% a life cycle replacement reserve for Delta’s five synthetic turf fields and 2010 - 2.35% 3.98% 1.5 per cent for a new emergency services fire hall at Boundary Bay Airport.

This year’s budget includes funding for a new corporate social planner, a senior support coordinator, a new South Delta Seniors’ Bus program

Delta property taxes continue to rise beyond the rate of inflation and irrigation improvements.

Finance director Karl Preuss told the Optimist operational costs for the municipality to meet contractual obligations are in step with inflation, but added costs come as a result of the need for various infrastructural renewals and other capital projects deemed important for the community.

“Where we need to continue to improve is no different than when we introduced a tax a number of years ago for the neighbourhood road improvement program, where we didn’t have enough money built in to keep upgrading our infrastructure that needs to be,” he said.

“We have now five artificial (turf) fields. The first one we built at Mackie Park back 15 years ago (and) it needs the turf replaced. To replace the turf is approximately a million dollars a year.

Those are the ones that are going to need enough money in the reserves coming up beginning next year on a recycling program, so we thought now is the time to increase those taxes by that half a per cent in order to continue with the replacement of those things council believes is the best interests of the community.”

Other projects deemed important that had money set aside through taxes include enhancements on Ladner’s Delta Street as well as a road improvement program in North Delta. Preuss said to keep Delta one of the safest communities, another priority was to have additional policing.

That kind of spending has one taxpayer so concerned he’s gone through more than a decade’s worth of civic budgets to see how tax hikes stack up to Canada’s inflation rate. Jerry Cutler said those at municipal hall assume homeowners will simply cover their overspending through automatic tax increases.

Cutler has compiled a spreadsheet using figures he gathered from Delta’s financial plan reports

May 11, 2016 The Delta Optimist A13 is, they’re constantly demanding more money dating back to 2004, the year he moved to from us, which shows us how they are prioritizTsawwassen, which shows the operating part ing their spending. It frustrates taxpayers and of Delta’s budget has increased at a huge rate, people, especially in Delta where there is a something he said that’s both out of step and large contingent of people on fixed incomes untenable. and have been living in their homes a long Cutler said the annualized inflation rate was time. Their incomes and their pensions are not about 1.5 per cent between 2004 and 2015, growing at that same rate.” while Delta’s operating budget grew by about Bateman said what’s needed is for the pro60 per cent over that time. vincial government to do more when it comes Cutler, who holds a business degree and is to municipal overspending. mostly retired after a “They may have to make cercareer in the aviation tain grants contingent on better industry, compared municipal management,” he the five largest budget suggested. expense items – utiliBateman added that in 2014, ties, police, parks and the province released a study recreation, fire and that concluded municipal wages emergency services, and benefits had grown twice as and engineering. Durfast over a decade than provining that period, the cial or federal government wages budgets for those deand benefits, as well as much partments increased faster than the rate of inflation. anywhere from 22.1 A report two years ago by per cent (engineerthe Fraser Institute concluded ing) to 85.4 per cent Greater Vancouver municipal (police). spending has grown dramatically “The biggest single over the past decade, outpacing cost driver is the Delta benchmarks such as inflation police,” he said. “I Finance director Karl Preuss says want to know how the need for infrastructure renewals and population growth.

The report noted Delta was the (Mayor) Lois Jackson and other capital projects put fourth highest as far as municijustifies a 12-year pressure on Delta’s budget. pal spending per person in both trend in police in2002 as well as 2012, spending $1,215 and creases. I don’t get it.” $1,596, respectively.

Cutler noted Delta’s population has dipped “It is telling to compare Surrey’s remarkable slightly and that stats show crime in Delta has control over spending relative to neighbouring decreased, in line with a national trend, makDelta, which shrank in population over the peing the big increase to the police budget even riod. Surrey’s population grew at nearly double stranger. the rate (28.1 per cent) of the regional average His view is similar to the Fraser Institute, (15.1 per cent) over the decade but the city which concluded Canadians are not receivstill managed to spend dramatically less per ing value for money when it comes to police person than Delta,” the report states. services. The institute found the share of In a response shortly after that study was total spending on police services is higher in published, Mayor Lois Jackson said a Delta municipalities with independent police forces, staff analysis found spending here during like Delta. the period studied was well below the Metro Jordan Bateman, a director with the Vancouver average. Jackson said Delta’s Canadian Taxpayers Federation, has cumulative property tax increase from been a critic of spending at the 2002 to 2012 was 39 per cent, lower municipal level, saying cities than the 45 per cent regional averlike Delta continue to overage. pay staff members with A so-called municipal price automatic contract index, which takes into acincreases. count salaries, contracts, “A point we cumulative increases made during and general inflation, the TransLink is a better benchplebiscite was mark and indithat municipal cates sound fiscal governments every policies, according to single year across the long-time mayor. the Lower Mainland One of several reports collectively see their on municipal spending by the revenues grow by about five per Improvements to Delta’s aging cent a year. infrastructure are pushing The problem property tax bills higher.

Canadian Federation of Independent Business painted a less than flattering picture of Delta in 2010, noting operating spending had grown much faster than inflation and population growth.

Looking at so-called “fiscal sustainability gaps” for cities, the federation concluded that had excess spending in Delta in 2008 been eliminated, a family of four would have saved $822.

That report noted municipalities need to find ways to limit the growth in the amount spent on wages and benefits; otherwise, their long term financial viability is at risk.

Jackson’s response to that report was that it made “erroneous assumptions regarding municipal financing, is not only fundamentally flawed, but is misleading to the general public and damaging to the public perception of local government.”

Delta has long complained about not getting a fair share of tax dollars, which was reflected in a 2012 Federation of Canadian Municipalities report on the state of Canada’s cities. It concluded communities are being hugely underfunded, collecting just eight cents of every tax dollar, which is not sustainable. The report noted municipalities are stuck using property taxes to build more than one-half of the country’s core infrastructure, pay the salaries of two out of three police officers and they fund downloaded responsibilities for social services, immigrant settlement and law enforcement.

(Above) Mayor Lois Jackson, who is also chair of the Delta police board, defends municipal spending levels.

(Below) This year’s tax bill includes an increase to help pay for the replacement of playing surfaces at Delta’s artificial turf fields.

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Furtado, who has experience working at the Mood Disorders Association of British Columbia in Vancouver, moved to the Village Clinic in Tsawwassen in March.

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Instead of being raised on farms, wood harvested decades ago probably grew in natural environments, making the wood both durable and strong.

The colour and grain of salvaged wood may also be unique.

• Look at objects in a new way. Doors are versatile pieces of reclaimed lumber because they’re already flat and rather

large. Doors can be turned into headboards, tables or benches. Staircase or porch posts can be turned into candlestick holders, and wood shutters can dress up walls and provide a place to hang artwork and other wall items.

• Reclaimed wood can be found everywhere.

Most people do not have to look too far to find wood they can salvage. Check salvage yards, landfills, dumpsters in front of older homes being renovated, or older, unused barns in rural settings. You also can collect driftwood or discarded shipping crates.

While some reclaimed wood can be used as-is, some pieces may require mill work, including sanding, cutting, shaping and finishing.

If you do not have these skills, you probably will have to hire someone who does.

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Not only can using salvaged wood give a home a one-of-a-kind look, but it’s a handy way to incorporate the three Rs — reduce, reuse and recycle — into your lifestyle.

Reclaimed wood is often used in flooring, beams, wall treatments and doors, but it also can be turned into furniture or home accent items. Reclaimed wood adds warmth and historical interest to a home’s decor that newer materials may lack.

Although finding wood that can be salvaged takes time and some legwork, such efforts can quickly pay off. Many businesses are now devoted to reclaimed timber, which can help make the process of finding and using salvaged wood even easier.

Homeowners considering reclaimed wood may be interested to learn that such wood can serve various functions aside from benefitting the planet.

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Fertilizer is essential when feeding lawns, but fertilizing a lawn involves more than spreading fertilizer around the yard and hoping for the best.

Fertilizing is a process that should be done carefully and timed correctly for optimal results.

According to Scotts, a premier lawn seed and care company, no two lawns are alike and each lawn has different needs.

The type of grass and whether a lawn is mostly in the sun or shade may dictate fertilizer requirements.

While many lawns are comprised of several dif-

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After that, fertilization schedules should be customized according to grass type, climate and other factors.

Spring is a prime time to fertilize because the lawn is reviving after a long season of cold weather and dormancy. Fertilizer helps promote new root and leaf growth, aid in recovery from damage, reduce weeds, and replace nutrients lost to water runoff.

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At Home

Tips for keeping seniors safe in the home

There are a few things that should be considered when moving a senior relative into your home

Upon reaching retirement age, new retirees may face decisions regarding their living arrangements.

Some seniors may opt to stay put, while others may want to downsize their homes to save money and relieve themselves of the burdens of maintaining larger homes.

But those are not the only situations seniors find themselves in. Some seniors realize they can no longer care for themselves without assistance.

In such instances, seniors may opt for assisted living facilities or choose to move in with a relative, such as a grown son or daughter.

While assisted living facilities are designed to meet the needs of the elderly, children welcoming seniors into their homes may need to take on some home improvement projects to ensure they’re as safe as possible for elderly residents.

Here’s a few tips: • Convert a room on the first floor into a bedroom.

While this may not apply to all seniors, some men and women struggle with stairs as they age, and that can make it difficult for

them to fully participate in a household. That ease of accessibility to the primary floor of the house encourages seniors to be active participants in a household. If possible, choose an area that is close to a first-floor bathroom.

• Take steps to make bathrooms safer. Slippery tile floors can make it difficult for seniors to navigate bathrooms safely, and bathtubs and shower stalls present additional challenges. Install grab bars on bathroom walls and next to toilets to provide support. In addition, consider installing a shower chair or bench and removable shower nozzle in the shower or tub so seniors can sit down while they bathe and rinse without having to stand up on slippery surfaces. Make sure any mats around bathtubs and sinks are nonskid to reduce the risk of falls even further.

• Install an extra phone line or two. While kids and adults between the ages of 18 and 50 may never use the landlines in their homes, many seniors still rely on traditional telephones as their primary means of communicating with the outside world.

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The national bestselling author, distinguished educator and world renowned bee and pollination expert, will be reading from his award winning novel on Saturday, May 14 at 1 p.m. in Earthwise Society’s demonstration garden, headlining the activity schedule of the bee-friendly plant sale.

Ladner’s Black Bond Books will be on hand for a book signing following Winston’s presentation.

To set the stage for Bee Time, the public is invited to arrive early and tune their five senses into all things bee.

Breathe in the wafting smells of honey-drizzled flatbreads baking in the open-air cob oven adjacent to the farm. Chef

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Boswell from Gastown’s eco-friendly Chill Winston restaurant will prepare unique palate-pleasing combos from an array of farm fresh organic veggies, in a true field to table celebration.

See honey bees up close in an observation hive.

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Challenge your taste buds to detect the subtle flavour differences between city honey and comb, and country, in a fun “terroir” taste test hosted by the Hives for Humanity. Learn how bees are integral to their social work with at-risk populations in Vancouver.

Listen to the buzz of honey and mason bees out foraging, during a guided garden tour, and collect ideas and information on how to create your own bee friendly habitat.

Kids can immerse themselves in the making of seed bombs and help feed the bees.

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Community Successful science fair for Southpointe students

Ladner Legion supports hospice

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The Ladner Legion Branch 61 recently donated $2,500 to the Delta Hospice Society.

Pictured (left to right) are Sarah Macey (Director of Operations, Delta Hospice), Kurtis Peardon (Legion Executive), Nancy Macey (Executive Director, Delta Hospice), Tom Easton (Legion Treasurer), and Laurine Kelly (Associate Director, Delta Hospice).

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Over 20 Southpointe students presented their science fair projects at the recent South Fraser Regional Science Fair. Up against some tough competition and critiques from judges who are experts in their field, the students displayed their work with poise and confidence and produced some excellent results.

Divisional Winners: Meaghan MacKenzie - Gold in Senior Earth and Environmental Sciences; Julian Lam and Cole Borntraeger - Silver in Intermediate Earth and Environmental Sciences; Rajan Leung - Silver in Jr. Health Sciences.

Grand Award Winner: Meaghan MacKenzie - Canada Wide Science Fair Finalist in Montreal, Quebec from May 15-20, 2016. Special Awards: Al Appleton Award Uma Tiurpenko; BC Nature Award - Julian Lam and Cole Borntraeger; BC Teacher’s Award - Milan Bahi; Advanced Systems Integrators Award - Isabelle Dina; Advanced Systems Integrators Award - Rajan Leung; Dr. J. Bruce Neilson Memorial Award - Isabelle Dina; BCIC Young Innovator Scholarship - Meaghan MacKenzie; McManus Award - Rajan Leung; W.E. Coates Award - Adam Mawji and Omar Hamza.

DELTASSIST FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES KinVillage Association: Volunteer Receptionist KinVillage Community Centre is looking for volunteer receptionists. Shifts available are 8:45 am – 12 noon and 12 noon – 3 pm, Monday – Friday. Polite telephone skills are a must. Duties include answering the telephone and directing calls, events payments and memberships. For more detailed information contact John Lusted at 604-943-7625 ext. 1 or email jlusted@kinvillge.org Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland: Big Sister - Delta Big Sisters are women (19 or older) who spend 2-4 hours a week for a minimum of one year with their Little Sister (age 7-17) in a one-to-one mentoring friendship. Get together once a week to participate in fun activities you both enjoy such as crafts, sports, going to the beach, watching movies, and simply hanging out and spending time together! For more information contact Marley at 604-873-4525 ext. 300 or email info@bigsisters.bc.ca Parent Support Services Society of BC Volunteer Childminder Parent Support Services Society of BC is looking for an individual to coordinate a quality child minding/play group program for children, whose families are accessing the Parent Support Circle Program. The childminder will work with other childminder and group facilitators. Time commitment is 2 hours per week. For more information or to apply, please contact Samrah Mian at samrah.mian@parentsupportbc.ca For more volunteer opportunities in Delta go to www.govolunteer.ca

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Al Wakarchuk (left), Len Russell and Lloyd Jones from the Tsawwassen Legion recently presented Agatha Chiu, a Grade 5 student at Southpointe Academy, with a certificate and $100, a local winner in the first round of the Royal Canadian Legion annual National Literary and Poster Competition.

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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.

Kee Philosophers’ is back for their May session with Robbin Whitbread & Jean Wightman coordinating.

Kee Philosophers’ will meet again on Friday, May 13, 1:30-3:00 pm in the McKee Senior Centre Lounge where we’ll be discussing Intuition – How We Know What We Don’t Seem To Know! Arthur Reber will be our speaker.

Kee Philosophers’ is for anyone who enjoys learning or sharing their own insights and perspectives on interesting topics. The Kee Philosophers’ are free and open to all. No pre-registration is necessary.

Ladner Parkinson’s support group next meeting: Saturday, May 14, 10 to 11:30 am 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.

South Delta Garden Club presents Ladner resident Nick Chesshire speaking on Waterwise Gardening.

Tuesday, May 17 at 7:30 pm.

Ladner Christian Reformed Church, 4594 54A St. Ladner.

Visitors and new members always welcome. www. southdeltagardenclub.ca.

The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit, fellowship club for retired and semiretired professional and business people will hold its Monthly Meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, in The Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Our guest speaker will be Peter Johnson talking on the saga of the BC miners’ bride-ships. All members are urged to attend. Please call Dick Williams at 604940-6542 for information.

Our Discussion Group will meet the following morning, Thursday, May 19 at 10 am at CoPs. Cancer: Thriving & Surviving is a self-management program designed for people who have completed treatment and are living with or have been affected by cancer. UVic is offering the new workshop at KinVillage Community Centre on Wednesdays, 2:30 to 5:00 pm, from May 18 to June 22. Caregivers are welcome.

To register call UVic at 604940-1273 or go to www.selfmanagementbc.ca.

SENIORS eCleCtiC café - Songs from 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 Freshwave Ministries is hosting the May 14 Hearts of Hope benefit concert/ silent auction/dessert. Local bands, Southside Vibe and The Karmichaels will perform. All proceeds will benefit Freshwave Ministries.

The event will be held at Ladner Christian Fellowship Church, 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the silent auction and the concert starts at 7 p.m.

Tickets:$15 for adults; $10 for seniors (65+) & youth (nine to 17); free for 8 yrs and under. Tickets will be at the door or call 604-943-8094.

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 Earthwise’s Bee-Friendly Plant Sale & Fair, Saturday, May 14 from 10 am - 2 pm.

A non-profit event to help the community help the bees, featuring: Bee Garden Starter Kits, to feed the bees through the seasons, and pollinator friendly plants for native, heritage, shade

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Celebrate BC Veggie Day! Visit our greenhouse open house at Westcoast Greenhouse, 3975 46A St. Take a step behind the glass and tour the greenhouse to see for yourself how these local veggies are grown Saturday, May 21 from 10-2.

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.

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Jazz, latin, funk, rock and R&B covers with Rhythm Rush, Sat May 14th at Tsawwassen Arts Centre.

Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Call 604-9439437 for tickets.

Open Stage at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre Wednesday May 18, 7pm (one week early this month!). $4 admission at the door.

Singers, poets, actors, writers, musicians & comedians all welcome. Call 604-9439437 to sign up, walk-ins also welcome.

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 19 16 3 Cowichan 14 10 4 Richmond 10 7 3 Delta 19 13 6 Burnaby 15 10 5 Victoria Black 14 9 5 Van Minor 15 9 6 White Rock 15 9 6 Aldergrove 12 7 5 Van Comm 11 5 6 Tri City 11 4 7 Nanaimo 14 5 9 Cloverdale 12 3 9 North Island 12 3 9 Chilliwack 13 3 10 Victoria Red 10 1 9 Kamloops 12 0 12

Pct .842 .714 .700 .684 .667 .643 .600 .600 .583 .455 .364 .357 .250 ,250 .231 .100 .000

LACROSSE BC Junior A Lacrosse League GP W L T Pts Coquitlam 3 3 0 0 6 Delta 4 3 1 0 6 Port Coquitlam 3 2 1 0 4 Victoria 4 2 2 0 4 Burnaby 3 1 2 0 2 Nanaimo 4 1 3 0 2 New West 1 0 1 0 0 Langley 2 0 2 0 0 Scores Delta 13 Coquitlam 8

Langley 11 Delta 4

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Height in feet THURSDAY, MAY 12 5:36 am 9:39 am 4:37 pm

9.5 10.8 4.3

FRIDAY, MAY 13 12:16 am 6:53 am 10:58 am 5:32 pm

14.1 8.9 10.2 5.2

SATURDAY, MAY 14 1:05 am 7:59 am 12:38 pm 7:36 pm

13.8 7.2 9.8 7.2

SUNDAY, MAY 15 1:50 am 8:51 am 2:20 pm 7:36 pm

13.8 7.2 9.8 7.2

MONDAY, MAY 16 2:29 am 9:32 am 3:51 pm 8:40 pm

13.5 6.2 10.5 8.2

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Devils using playoffs as a tune-up South Delta will host provincial “AAA” girls soccer championships June 2-4 MARK BOOTH

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South Delta Sun Devils were assured their 15th consecutive trip to B.C. “AAA” Girls Soccer Championships before the season started. Now they hope to establish some momentum before taking on the province’s top teams.

The Sun Devils added to their record appearances as soon as they received word last year they would be hosting the 2016 tournament — June 2-4.

It marks the second time SDSS has taken on the 16-team event in the past decade and reflects the commitment of longtime coaches Stephen Burns and Brent Sweeney in executive roles as well.

Three grass fields will be used for the championships — Peeble Hill, South Park and the SDSS Oval, with the latter also hosting the championship game. The field turf at Winskill Park will not be utilized.

“We want the tournament to be at the school,” explained Burns.

“The fields will be in great shape and any time you can play on good grass over turf, you are taking it.”

A year ago, the Sun Devils fought tooth and nail to scrape into the provincial tournament — winning a pair of do-die games, including a triumph in penalty kicks against Princess Margaret.

Essentially, the entire roster has returned with the additions of a couple of exchange students as well.

“Last year we had one Grade 12 and this year there are four,” continued Burns. We’re predominately Grade 10 and 11s with a few Grade 9s as well.”

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South Delta Sun Devils defeated crosstown rival Delta Pacers 4-1 last week to finish fourth in the Fraser Valley South Zone League.

The Fraser Valley South Zone League proved to be highly competitive again with the Sun Devils needing a 4-1 win in their final league game against cross-town rival Delta Pacers to finish with a 4-1-2 record and in fourth place

in the eight team league. That meant earning the 11th seed for the 16-team Fraser Valley Championships South Delta opened play Monday with a 2-1 win over No. 6 Tamanawis to advance to the

quarter-finals.

“Our league is always very competitive but it does get us ready for the Valleys,” added Burns. “We are a lower seed which means a tough draw and playing away from home.”

SDSS lineman gets jump on university career

One of the UBC Thunderbirds’ prized off-season recruits got a taste of what’s in store for the next chapter of his football career come August.

South Delta Sun Devils standout lineman Ryan von Ende participated in the Thunderbirds’ week long spring camp where worked out with many key players from the defending Vanier Cup national champions and didn’t look out of place.

Von Ende showed his versatility by taking reps on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.

He is expected to be a key member of the Thunderbirds’ offensive line over the next few years,

however, things can change with chance at starting and that’s the head coach Blake Nill’s open ultimate thing you want.” view to competition.

Von Ende was a major force “I really enjoy coach Nill and I on both sides of the ball for the really like his phiSun Devils, helping losophy that the the school win its best player always first-ever provincial starts. It’s really “AAA” championnice coming in and ship in 2014. This knowing that. It’s past season, he not a political agenfinished second da,” said von Ende. in tackles with 65 “I just want to keep while recording a getting better as team-leading four a player and see quarterback sacks. where that takes Listed at 6-foot-4 Ryan von Ende me my first year. and 260-pounds, “I will play any position they von Ende signed his National want me to. It gives me a better Letter of Intent in February after

attracting interest from schools across the country.

“I was just asked this a couple of days ago … who do you think is your most significant recruit?

I mentioned von Ende because he is an offensive lineman,” said Nill.

“This kid is very good. He moves with tremendous skill and has been in the weight room for three years already. He plays the game with a certain level of tenacity and physicality.”

The Thunderbirds will open their 2016 schedule with a preseason game at Victoria on Aug. 26 against Manitoba.

-With files from UBC Athletics

A24 The Delta Optimist May 11, 2016

Sports

Special teams lead Pioneers to league opening win in Victoria

Solid start for Isles

MARK BOOTH

Delta Islanders are off to a 5-2-0 start in the B.C. Intermediate “A” Lacrosse League including this recent home floor win over the Richmond Roadrunners.

Next up for Delta is a road trip to Victoria Saturday to face to 4-1-0 Shamrocks.

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Ladner Pioneers relied on a highly productive penalty kill unit to open their 35th season in the West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association with an 11-9 road win over the Victoria Wolves on Sunday in the provincial capital.

The Pioneers produced four shorthanded goals and added two more on the power play to take care of the WCSLA’s newest entry.

The Clare brothers did much of the offensive damage for Ladner with Nathan notching six points, including a pair of goals. Sam also scored twice and finished with four points. Mike Berekoff added a hat trick and two assists, while Mike Avery had two goals and as many helpers. Ryan Keith also scored twice.

“Anytime you can come away from the Island with two points it’s a good result,” said Pioneers head

The inaugural Ladner Pioneers senior B lacrosse team will be honoured Thursday night during the team’s season opener as part of the club’s 35th anniversary celebration. coach Ross Frehlick. “They tried running us out of the building in the first period but we responded with a 6-2 lead. Other than taking too many minors (14) we were pretty happy.”

The Pioneers got off to a late start this season with a number of players participating in a tournament in the Czech Republic.

Ladner will play its home opener Thursday when the North Shore Indians visit at 8 p.m.

Veteran Rob Cook, back for one final season, got the win in net, making 36 saves. The team was hoping he would share the crease load with Matt Morehouse but he has asked to be traded to Langley. Frehlick says there is no pending deal in the works.

“Right now we need another goalie,” added Frehlick. “If Langley calls I would listen but I’m not doing anything.”

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It was worth the wait as the South Delta Pee Wee ‘C” Raptors finally received their hard-earned champions banner from Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey.

It was a story book season for this group of athletes.

From the day of the draft, the coaching staff of Wayne Okamura, Russ Thompson, Ronn Mostat and Rick Albus knew they had something special to work with. When Karen Denney stepped up, once again, to take on the task of Team Manager the final pieces of the puzzle were in place.

The team started their season in a tough tiering group that hinted at how tall that mountain was going to be. Once league play commenced, these athletes began to hone their skills and attitudes with one goal in mind — to have fun while playing a sport they love. The team competed in a fall tournament in Aldergrove and used that experience to springboard

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South Delta Raptors were recently presented with their PCAHA playoff banner after an impressive postseason run. themselves into the much coveted position as Pee Wee Division champions of SDMHA’s Party in Da House Tournament.

The new year found the Raptors return to regular season play, but wearing the recent success on their sleeves.

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The team included: Diarmuid Bostock, Ryan Hope, Brett Thompson, Conall Purcell, Nolan Okamura, Zane Chubbs, Jesse Mitran, Tanner Reisdorf-Cooper, Ashton Benning, Ethan Denney, Tytan Wheeler, Ray Stephens, Sajan Uppal, Kai Mostat and Ryan Cooper.

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ANDERSEN, Donn B. Donn B. Andersen was born 66 years ago in Valley, Nebraska, USA. He passed away in Surrey, BC on April 29, 2016.

Donn was predeceased by his parents, John A. Andersen and Mona F. Andersen. He is survived by his sister, Gail Andersen, Denver, Colorado, his son Michael Andersen, his daughter Kristen Andersen (Drew), grandchildren Morgan and Nicholas, the children’s mother and close friend, Liz Andersen and special friend, Carol Anne Russell.

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Died very peacefully at home at the age of 77 during the early morning hours of Saturday, May 7th, after a long illness. With wife Judith by his side.

He is predeceased by mother, father, younger brothers Charles and Edward and step-son Rupert. He will be greatly missed by his son Charlie, step-daughter Carolyn and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Private cremation ceremony will be held Tuesday, May 10th. The celebration of life will be Sunday, July 3rd from 2:00pm-4:00pm at the McKee Centre in Ladner .

Donations to the Lung Centre at UBC Repiratory Division, Vancouver General would be greatly appreciated.

Donn was a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed hot rods, music, anything to do with food, especially spicy food and hot sauces: he made a hobby of collecting baseball caps.

Donations made to the SPCA at www.spca.bc.ca would be appreciated.

On-line condolences can be shared at www.deltafuneral.ca and click on Obituaries.

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No more pain, no more pills, no more Doctor’s visits.

Finally at rest.

I would like to thank Simard Westlink Vancouver for all the support which they have given us.

Delta Funeral Home (604) 946.6040

REED, Beatrice Elizabeth (O’Donnell) April 22 1936 - April 30 2016 Peacefully passed with her family at her side in Calgary Alberta after a battle with cancer.

Predeceased by her husband David of 42 years.

Her children Brian (Barb) Trish (Dave), Lori Anne and Bruce (Christine) and her 7 grandchildren will deeply miss her kindness, gentle strength and independence. Thanks to the staff at Newport Harbour care centre for their excellent care. A celebration of life to be held in Cochrane Alberta.

Dave and Bea together again beyond this life.

GRAHAM, Kathy (nee Waslander)

ROSNER, Diane (Thomas) May 19, 1957 - May 6, 2016 Wife of Larry Rosner and mother to Rodney William Birch and Eldon Gascon. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of my mother Diane, she was a wonderful mother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend to all that new her.

Rest in peace Dear mother you will be forever missed by your husband, sons and family. There will be a celebration of life for the family. Any donation can be made to Red Cross.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ollie after a brief illness. She is predeceased by brothers, Arthur, Tecwyn and Meirion. Survived by her brother Tegla(Nancy), son Antony (Cleo), grandchildren Lorna and David, seven great grandchildren and many nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces.

Her sense of humour will be remembered by everyone who knew her and she will be sadly missed by all.

The family would like to thank the Doctors and all of the staff at Delta Hopsital who took such great card of her during her final days.

There will be not be a service at Ollie’s request.

Please remember her fondly.

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Georgina was born in Griffin Town. She is survived by her husband Gabriel, her son Mark, stepson Marc and brother Robby.

I would like to thank Dr. David Hunt at St. Paul’s Hospital for all the help he has given us over the years. I would also like to thank Dr. Oja at the Surrey Cancer Clinic for all he has done for us.

WILLIAMS - Olwen, Eryl “Ollie” May 9th, 1931 - May 4th, 2016

She was born in North Wales in the U.K. and moved to Canada after retirement. She made Ladner her home and made many friends and loved the community that she lived in.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday May 15, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Delta Town & Country Inn, 6005 Highway 17’A’, Delta, BC - V4K 5B8.

BRAY-KRUSHELNYSKI, Georgina Mary

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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.”

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YVR CONNECTS 2015 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

BEST AIRPORT IN NORTH AMERICA FOR A HISTORIC 7 YEARS IN A ROW

OUR LEADERSHIP

Vancouver Airport Authority is the community-based, not-for-profit organization that manages Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

We are committed to being a premier global gateway and an economic generator for British Columbia.

The Airport Authority is governed by a community-based Board of Directors. An Executive Team, led by President & CEO Craig Richmond, oversees our daily operations at YVR.

OUR BUSINESS

OUR COMMUNITY YEAR

2015

Revenue (Millions)

487.4

Operating Expenses (Millions)

337.7

Ground Lease (Millions) paid to the Federal Govt.

49.3

Excess of Revenue Over Expenses (Millions)

100.0

Net Assets (Millions)

1,478.4

Capital Expenditures For The Year (Millions)

20.3

Aircraft Runway Take-Offs / Landings (Thousands)

278

Cargo Handled (Thousands of Tonnes)

56 AIRLINES SERVE YVR Connecting people and businesses to more than 118 non-stop destinations.

MILLION PASSENGERS IN 2015

OUR PEOPLE Over 23,000 people call YVR their workplace. At the core of this community is the YVR team, a group of employees who go beyond, every day for our customers.

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900,000+

IN COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

1.8

205.0

Passengers (Millions)

A RECORD

YVR is committed to serving our diverse communities. In 2015 we accomplished this through a commitment to transparency, a willingness to engage and an outstanding team.

MILLION KG

RECYCLED AND COMPOSTED MATERIAL FROM THE TERMINAL IN 2015

271.5

271,000+ TONNES OF CARGO

A 5.7% INCREASE OVER 2014

BC’S TOP EMPLOYER NINE YEARS IN A ROW

We strive to be accountable to you. View the full 2015 Sustainability Report at yvr.ca to learn more.

Join us at Vancouver Airport Authority’s Annual Public Meeting to find out more about 2015 and our future plans. May 12 at YVR. Registration begins at 3:00pm. The meeting begins at 3:30pm. Details available at yvr.ca

OUR ENVIRONMENT YVR strives to be a leader in environmental management. We upgrade light fixtures to reduce energy use, monitor water quality to protect ecosystems, recycle materials and much more.

We welcome your feedback.

Please email us at: community_relations@yvr.ca @YVRAIRPORT @YVRAIRPORT VANCOUVERAIRPORT VANCOUVERINTERNATIONALAIRPORT

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SOLID CONSTRUCTION

WASTE DIVERTED FROM LANDFILLS IN 2015