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Delta police are looking for the public’s help in finding a unique and extremely valuable piece of art stolen in Ladner. At around 10 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to a report of a robbery on the street in the 4700-block of 57th Street. The victim suffered some minor injuries in the altercation and was treated in hospital before being released. The thief took a multi-milliondollar golden eagle statue. A/Sgt. Sarah Swallow said the investigation is still in the early stages and police are working with the victims and witnesses to establish exactly what happened before releasing a description of the suspect, or any details about the crime. The statue, which was listed for sale at $5 million, is a custom hand-made, free-standing eagle measuring 26 centimetres by 10 centimetres and made from white and yellow gold. The eagle’s head features 763 pave-set diamonds, totaling 53.66 carats, and the eyes are two bezel-set pear-shaped diamonds totaling more than two carats. The eagle is standing atop
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This golden eagle statue, which features 763 pave-set diamonds, was listed for sale at $5 million.
Joy’s Rock, which was sculpted out of yellow gold and features the Atocha Star emerald, which weighs close to 13 carats. At a news conference Monday afternoon, owner Ron Shore said the eagle was in transit Sunday night after being displayed at Art Vancouver over the weekend. Shore was being accompanied by security personnel when the robbery occurred. POLICE: see Page 3
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Not so fast. Mayor Lois Jackson had that to say last week following a special meeting of regional mayors where they discussed proposals to fund billions in transit improvements. Funding sources include transit fare and property tax increases, a development cost charge as well as road pricing, which were put forward by a separate committee, headed by the mayors of Vancouver and Surrey and where Delta is not a member. The proposal is intended to raise $5 billion over 10 years, but according to Jackson, the plan is thin on details, including any indication there would be equity for poorly served communities like Delta. She also said there was no detailed report, other than a last-minute ontable document, recommendations or real vote, noting she was told by Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson they had already approved the pro-
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Mayor Lois Jackson, shown here at Sunday’s Ladner Pioneer May Days parade, is concerned about the inequities of the regional transit plan. posals months earlier. “There was no material, we had no report on this. You have no idea how they run their meetings. I would never allow a meeting in my municipality to be run in that fashion. It was horrible,” Jackson complained. “I spoke to the DCC charges, putting a thousand dollar DCC charge, which would be a Metro regional charge, on
residential units. I said, ‘Why would I support yet another charge on building homes way out on the fringes like in Delta or Langley and South Surrey when they won’t get any advantage for the money they’re paying?’ I asked how it would even work and they didn’t really have an answer.” The veteran mayor had similar concerns about road pricing, also called
mobility pricing, and how it could penalize those who can’t afford to live in Vancouver and are forced to drive to work from the suburbs due to poor bus service. The money they would pay would go to fund big ticket items in Vancouver, like the UBC line, where residents enjoy good bus service, she said. As far as a so-called “one-time” additional charge on property taxes,
Jackson fears “it’s the thin edge of the wedge.” She added there was no information provided to explain the pros and cons of the various money raising schemes. “It was a political mess. I really wish these meetings would be held out in the open, in public, because your hat would fly right off. They don’t want to have them out in the open,” Jackson said. Professor Robin Lindsey at the UBC Sauder School of Business said property taxes are not a good way to raise money for transit because it doesn’t have a connection with usage. “Someone could never go on the bus or rail but has to pay for it, so that’s not so fair. One argument in favour is that if a new line is built that improves accessibility, whether it’s residents or commercial operations, since they benefit, perhaps they should contribute to the costs. That policy has been used in a number of U.S cities and some Canadian cities are thinking of it as well,” he said.
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CONTINUED from Page 1 “I struggled as hard as I could yet was unable to prevent the robbery,” he said. Shore said he created the statue as part of his campaign, The Ultimate Treasure Hunt, to raise money to help find a cure for breast cancer after the death of his sister-in-law to the disease. He said he was inspired to do something more after his brother died from cancer a year later and his own near-death experience. His goal was to sell the statue to raise money for a series of benefit concerts. Det. Brad Cooper said
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Their innovation has once again been recognized. That’s how Adam Mills sums up how his family business, Four Winds Brewing Company, for the second straight year won the coveted Beer of the Year award at the Canadian Brewing Awards in Richmond last weekend. The Delta-based brewery won top prize this year for its Nectarous dryhopped sour ale. “It is a unique beer to brew in the sense that it’s a very new style,” said Mills. “There’s been a few examples of this kind of style,
which is like an American style sour ale, or what people call a kettle sour.” He said the difference between a kettle sour and a barrel-aged sour beer is the kettle sour is done quicker using different ingredients, including a souring agent found in yogurt, along with a different technique and temperature. “It’s a relatively new style of beer and we were kind of spearheading this style about two years ago. We were one of the first ones to do it. I think being ahead of the curve and innovating this style was huge for us and we had time to perfect it,” he added. A Canadian Brewing
Award medal is said to be widely recognized as a symbol of brewing excellence in Canada. A panel of approximately 40 certified beer judges considers several criteria (aroma, appearance, flavour, mouth-feel and overall impression) when judging a beer. The latest award for Four Winds was among several medals last weekend for the brewery, which has piled up an impressive list of awards since opening shop in Tilbury in 2013. The craft beer maker, run by Greg Mills along with sons Brent, Sean and Adam, has built quite a reputation in a short time as its products are stocked
in more restaurants and liquor stores. “One of the best things we do is we are constantly pushing the boundaries and coming up with new and innovative styles and takes on old styles… with a lot of our beers, we’re pushing the boundaries a little bit and trying be creative and trying to come up with something new all the time,” Adam Mills said. The craft brewery on 72nd Street has applied to the province’s Liquor Control and Licensing Branch to convert its tasting room into a 30-seat brewery lounge that will serve alcohol and food. The Corporation of Delta already gave its support for the application.
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Hot spots of activity seen in areas of North Delta
Violent crime numbers relatively low but up over last year The Delta Police Department is continually tracking crimes in the community to identify trends in types of criminal activity and their locations. This information can help officers target enforcement where it’s needed most.
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Violent crime was down with only one assault.
DPD Week in Review Looking at crime trends for May 17 to 23: This past week saw relatively low numbers of offences against people, including violent crime, with only one assault and one personal robbery. Property offences were at a moderate level, stable with numbers from the previous week. Geographically the department saw areas of concentration in North Delta, including Annacis Island and Scottsdale. Year-to-date, the department has seen a 14 per cent increase in offences against people and a two per cent increase in property crime.
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In the TV comedy Seinfeld, one hilarious episode had Elaine, who was at her wit’s end, resorting to kidnapping a neighbour’s barking dog and leaving it at a farm. The ill-hatched plan involving Newman and Kramer backfired, obviously, and was good for a few laughs. However, in real life, there’s nothing funny about having to put up with a dog barking nonstop thanks to an inconsiderate or unaware neighbour. Delta Community Animal Shelter manager Sarah Jones said they’ve seen a big increase in barking dog complaints with over 90 so far this year, including four calls in one day last week. Jones said it seems directly correlated to the early onset of nice weather and people leaving their dogs outside when they go to work or are out for the day. “They are doing it in a kind hearted manner as they think their dog is
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happier outside but what they are not realizing is that their dog is actually bored away from their usual routine, toys, beds, water bowl, etcetera inside the den (the home) and is acting out to get attention and entertain themselves. “This behaviour of filling the time and barking at passersby, squirrels, unusual sounds and other dogs has a negative effect on not just the neighbourhood, that is forced to listen, but on the dog’s overall behaviour and anxiety,” Jones said. She said most people don’t realize their dog has been noisy when they come home and a neighbour communicat-
ing directly about the issue can often curb the problem, but sometimes it doesn’t fix it, which means animal control has to get involved. Fines can be laid if they can collect evidence but animal control officers start by trying to educate dog owners. Providing dogs with other ways to make them happy during the day is important, said Jones, adding most people want to be good pet owners and they think their pet is happier outside, but more often than not, that isn’t the case. As far as fining a dog owner, who could face a $100 ticket per offence, Jones said a noise disturbance needs to be corroborated by another neighbour or by an animal control, bylaw or police officer. “We usually will provide education first as most people don’t even know their dog is disturbing someone and that is enough to curb the problem. But there are cases that are chronic, unfortunately,” she said.
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Trucks are blitzed in annual initiative Almost 500 vehicles receive secondary inspections during three-day campaign in Delta JESSICA KERR
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Delta police officers were joined by a number of partner agencies last week for the department’s annual commercial truck inspection blitz. This marks the 10th year the Delta Police Department has partnered with the province’s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement branch
(CVSE), as well as a host of other police and regulatory enforcement agencies from across the Lower Mainland and B.C., for the three-day initiative. Delta has one of the highest ratios in the province of commercial vehicles transiting its roads and the annual inspection blitz is one of the largest initiatives of its kind in the province. Seventy officers fanned
out across six inspection sites in the community Tuesday through Thursday, and every truck passing an inspection site was required to stop. Sgt. Mike Scholz of Delta’s traffic section said the sites covered all the major arteries in the community, with some mobile sites moving to different locations over the course of the operation. Each truck passed
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After being inspected, vehicles are given either a pass, violation or out of service designation. Any trucks with an out of service designation are not allowed to proceed until the problems are fixed. The department had mechanics, tire companies and tow trucks on standby to help fix any issues to get trucks back on the road. In total, 472 trucks were targeted for a secondary
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f nothing else, it’s certainly ironic. The Delta Police Association has expressed concern, and rightly so, over the investigation into the fatal shooting by a Delta police officer back in 2012. The union doesn’t believe the Independent Investigations Office conducted a thorough investigation and, as a result, Const. Jordan MacWilliams ended up being wrongly charged with seconddegree murder. When the matter was looked into further by the Crown, and the totality of the evidence no longer supported such legal action, the charge ended up being stayed, which got MacWilliams off the hook but raised questions about the competency of the original investigation. The union wants an outside agency to have a look, but it appears the review will be done internally, which is ironic given the backdrop to this whole situation. The only reason the Independent Investigations Office exists is because it was determined by the powers that be in this province that police officers shouldn’t investigate other police officers. Even though police departments are best suited to investigate potential criminal activity, there was something about the optics of scrutinizing one of your own that didn’t sit well. I can see the validity in that line of thinking as any determination by a police officer about a colleague, particularly in an instance where said colleague is exonerated, is going to be coloured because they’ll be looked at as brothers in blue. If that’s the case, then doesn’t the same reasoning apply to the Independent Investigations Office? If police officers can’t investigate themselves, how can the IIO be expected to do so? I realize the review would focus on procedures and competency, not criminal activity, but the premise of investigating one of your own is still the same. The union’s request to have the IIO’s Alberta equivalent undertake the review makes abundant sense as it’s not only sufficiently removed from the situation, but such an undertaking would be right in its wheelhouse. The Independent Investigations Office was created so the public could be confident in rulings involving police officers. Those officers deserve the same level of confidence, and independence, when it comes to the IIO.
With gravity as the fuel, racing to hit streets of Tsawwassen
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’ve always liked cars. As a teenager, I worked in a gas station, which paid for my first car, a 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible. What I would give for another one of those! In college, I worked for Budget Rent-A-Car, driving cars around, filling them up and getting them ready for the next renter. I drove all sorts of new cars all over town, which was pretty difficult during Expo 86. I worked on the General Motors advertising account, and got my first taste of racing when the Indy came to Vancouver. Later, I worked for a tire company that sponsored the Indy Lights races, so I had the opportunity to hang out at the track, wander through the pits, and get up close with the race cars and racers. We also sponsored off-road rally racers. There is nothing like flying through the woods at 150 km/h, car sliding from side to side and knowing the driver is in complete control. It is incredibly exciting, even though it’s not overly popular. All this ignited a passion for cars and racing. As they say in the car industry, I have oil in my veins. I don’t work in that industry any longer, but a Sunday watching the Indy 500 to me is time well spent. Give me four wheels and a fin-
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ish line, and I’ll be there. That’s why I’m thrilled to see racing hit the streets of Tsawwassen this Saturday. The inaugural Rotary Soap Box Derby is coming to 6th Avenue. OK, so it’s a little slower, but you have to admit, a whole lot more environmentally friendly. Gravity and inertia are the only propulsion. There won’t be the smell of the fuel and burning rubber, but any time there’s someone holding a steering wheel, staring down a competitor with eyes that say, “See you at the finish line,” you know it’s going to be exciting. I’ve seen soap-box races before. After the Vancouver Indy races, GM would loan the trucks they used for some races up at SFU. It’s a lot more exciting than it may sound, when the only thing that separates the cars is aerodynamics and driving skill. Weights are
usually added to make the cars even, so the right body position and straight wheels are the difference between first and second. And talk about close finishes – sometimes it was hard to determine who crossed the line in front. More than the race itself, I hope the event gets kids interested in the derby cars and the physics involved. There is a lot of knowledge and learning that can be derived from a competition like this, and with racers from nine to 12, I hope that some of them start to think of the science behind the cars. Since this is the first event, it’s enough to just get it down the hill (so to speak), but perhaps next year the teams can partner with older kids studying physics and make the cars even better, and learn something along the way. Thanks to Rotary and the Corporation of Delta for bringing racing to the streets of Tsawwassen, and I hope it becomes a post-Indy tradition. Now all we need is a catchy name. Rotary Races? South Delta Derby? I’m sure there’s something better. Any suggestions? Brad Sherwin, MBA has over 25 years’ experience in marketing, public relations and business strategy. He is currently the director of marketing for a national non-profit organization.
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Cheaper and faster alternative
Editor: Why is it all or nothing with civic infrastructure in B.C.? Replace the George Massey Tunnel with a massive bridge superstructure, an over-elaborate mega project that would provide some short-term jobs. The B.C. Liberal government wants to borrow billions from the future because we all know in the future there’ll be way more money to go around, right? The tunnel was an ingenious project when it was built. Concrete sections were lowered over the riverbed and joined together. There was no complex geological underground boring involved. There have never been any issues with it. How expen-
sive would it be to drop an extra two-lane addition downstream from it? All that is needed is an additional two lanes that alternate between morning and afternoon rush hours. This would give us four lanes inbound in the morning and four lanes outbound in the afternoon. There would always be two lanes available in both directions instead of forcing everyone into a single lane that encourages aggressive driving. Why engineer a short superhighway over the south arm complete with paved cloverleafs covering hectares of farmland when a cheaper, faster solution is available right now? Then the money could be redirected to something
really cool like twinning the Lions Gate Bridge, which would guarantee an alternate full-time access point to the provincial highway complex from Vancouver, taking the stress off the Fraser Valley corridor. This would extend the job creation process from years to decades. The Fraser River drains 220,000 square kilometres of minerals and silt that is deposited in Delta and Richmond. This annual renewal of soil nutrients makes it an extremely valuable commodity for agriculture complete with fresh water and the water pressure to irrigate it. Any way we can avoid paving over it should be a priority. M. Ross
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appropriate and bold. Is Delta already curbing the exodus of South Delta’s merchants to the TFN malls? The October 2016 openings could possibly be well short of hype by both malls. Tsawwassen Commons appears to be constructing buildings to house only seven of the
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Editor: Dogs falling ill to mystery meat, May 27 It was a very good alert because we occasionally walk our dogs at the North 40 park, but to print a story of conjecture about wildlife photographers baiting birds with bags of meat does a serious injustice to all photographers such as our very own Delta Photo Club. It also denigrates all those wildlife photographers who frequent this park and in places such as the Reifel Bird Sanctuary who glory in the sight of birds. Why would serious
photographers haul in rotten meat in bags when they invest in high quality equipment such as long lenses and tripods? In our club’s nature photo contests, one rule is there should be “no sign of the hand of man” in the photos. The journalist should do some research for his writing and interview the staff at the local landfill. I am sure they know what the eagles are doing in that place. And maybe he could investigate the possibility of removing the bags from the treetops. Eileen Kuettel
28 retailers its website identifies, well short of the 100 planned. When I last looked there was no sign of Walmart construction. Tsawwassen Mills is being built to house 200 retailers and has named only 27, but a further announcement closer to opening is promised. Ed Ries
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Editor: Re: Trudeau’s elbow shows he’s a chip off the old block, letter to the editor, May 25 It takes a lot of hate to see Justin Trudeau’s accident as a voluntary act, not to speak of the worldwide respect for one of Canada’s greatest politicians, the father, finger and all. I did not vote for him, but the question I have for all the hell raisers, in respect to the creation of “Elbowgate,’’ is: What do they think he expected to achieve by purposely elbowing a woman? None of themconsiders him stupid. N. Spiros
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Building expected to begin by late summer With support from the Corporation of Delta, Delta Aggregates and Mainland Sand & Gravel ULC pulled out the stops to get sand delivered to Reach’s new building site in Ladner in short order. In a community show of support of enormous scale, coordinated by Delta Aggregates, truck drivers volunteered their time to deliver almost half of the 550 truckloads of sand to the site of Reach’s new child development centre adjacent to the Ladner Pioneer Library.
Delta Aggregates also provided in kind excavator services for unloading the preload sand. Another local company, Mainland Sand & Gravel ULC, provided approximately 5,000 cubic metres of Fraser River preload sand and will also donate trucking to remove the sand after the soil settles. The preload phase of construction is estimated to be complete by August or September, at which time the building’s construction will start. “What a great way to get
this project started with this wonderful community contribution from Delta Aggregates and Mainland Sand and Gravel,” said Reach executive director Renie D’Aquila. ‘This community-based child development centre will help vulnerable children for generations to come.” Reach Child and Youth Development Society has raised over $4 million of the $5 million needed to complete construction on its new child development centre in the heart of Ladner.
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There’s not much tasty stuff found on The List Nutrition kick complicates menu planning
The healthiest dinners, my husband tells me, consist of a handful of items: sardines, turmeric, pumpkin seeds and beets. “Oh, and Swiss chard,” he adds. “And prunes. And pomegranate juice. And canned pumpkin.” The husband has been on a mission of sorts: to identify what’s good for us, and get it on the table. Enter The List. The List is something the husband has tracked down, thanks to some Internet sleuthing. “This is so great!” gushes the husband, taping The List to the refrigerator door. “Finally, we know what we should be eating.” I look closely at The List. I notice that it does not include Cheese Doodles or Mars bars or chocolate chip ice cream. I notice that it does not even mention some of the more commonly consumed vegetables. Like French fries, say, or onion rings. “Sardines?” I ask. “Full of calcium,” says the husband. “And vitamin B. And omega threes.”
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Now I’ve never been really clear on what an omega three is — or even an omega two — but I’d be more than happy to make meals that contain them. There’s just one problem: I can’t stand sardines. They smell, well, way too much like fish. “Can’t we just, like, get some sardine pills from the health food store?” I wonder. “Some nonsmelly pills?” My husband regards The List, and lets out a laugh. “No, silly,” he says. “You eat sardines on toast — multigrain, of course — or
you add them to a salad. They’re yummy.” I haven’t, I suppose, been nearly as conscientious as I ought to have been when it comes to nutritious food, because I’ve always associated the word “yummy” with other things I’ve put in my mouth. Brownies are yummy. Hamburgers are yummy. Croissants are yummy. But I have never been heard to say: “Man! These sardines are out of this world! Who needs lasagna or fried chicken when you can have sardines?” My husband sighs. “Come on,” he urges. “Get in the spirit. This is all about nutrition.” Fair enough, I tell him. Next time we have a dinner party, I won’t be serving meat. I’ll whip up the loveliest sardine quiche, and throw in pumpkin seeds and beets. Remember, if you’re invited, I’ll be focusing on The List. I hope you’re fond of turmeric. I’ll be sprinkling it on the prunes.
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Tradition continues in Ladner
120th edition of May Days last weekend features parade and a park loaded with activities
Photos by Gord Goble It was a soggy start to the weekend, but this year’s Ladner Pioneer May Days finished off under glorious sunshine on Sunday. The 120th edition of the annual celebration saw Divyjot Mand (top right) crowned May Queen, among the many activities at Memorial Park.
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National Health & Fitness Day
What’s your favourite? Top fitness trends in 2016 KRISTA POPOWYCH
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I wish I could look into my fitness crystal ball to answer, “what is the next big workout trend?” Fortunately I can predict which trends are building momentum or more importantly, what might be an effective exercise program for a client or friend. Often I get questions about the validity and popularity of certain workouts. Should I do this
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Wearable technology like fitness trackers, smart watches, heart rate monitors and other gadgets are still hot and continue to grow at a rapid pace. If you think it will motivate you to achieve your goals, definitely get one. Be a Tough Mudder Continuing to trend in 2016 is training for obstacle courses like the Tough Mudder, Spartan Race’s and others. With a strong emphasis on teamwork combined with running, crawling, lots of mud, challenging wall climbs, possible fire, ice or electrical shocks interests you, this may be a trend you’d like to sign up for. Take a Spin Indoors If you are not interested in riding outside or you enjoy working out to great music, indoor cycling classes are just what the fitness-doctor ordered. These rides are a great low-impact option. Indoor cycling is a fantastic sweat that is easy on the body and a perfect workout all abilities. Namaste is Here to Stay Yoga has been around for thousands of years and it isn’t going away
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Music to fill Memorial Park all weekend Annual Ladner Bandfest to feature free, 40-minute concerts by 17 bands and one orchestra
The Ladner Bandfest will once again be presenting a musical extravaganza in Memorial Park this weekend. Hosted by Curt Jantzen’s Delta Music Makers community band, the annual event will feature 17 large concert bands and one orchestra performing 40-minute concerts that are free and open to the public. “This is the closest we get, in the 21st century, to the old-fashioned idea of concerts in the park, which were popular in the time of John Phillip Sousa and Kenneth Alford,” says Hilary Otten, chairperson of the event. “It’s a wonderful place to spend part of a day or the whole weekend, and to introduce your family to the joys of concert band music.” The Ladner Bandfest runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, featuring adult concert bands from Delta, Vancouver, Port Moody, North Van, West Van,
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Based in Esquimalt, the Naden Band is one of only three military bands remaining in all of Canada.
“The Naden Band deserves our support,” says Jantzen. “Government cutbacks threaten the future of our military band program, so I urge everyone to come out and support them. This is essential to the band’s survival.” The Ladner Bandfest committee is delighted to receive support from all levels of government. On Saturday at 2 p.m., MP Carla Qualtrough will visit to say a few words. On Sunday at 2 p.m., Mayor Lois Jackson and MLA Vicki Huntington, both of whom have been strong supporters of Ladner Bandfest, will make an appearance. “Bring your lawn chairs and prepare to swivel your seats to listen to these exciting bands as they alternate between two different stages,” Jantzen advises. “There are no seats in the park, so residents must remember to bring a chair or a blanket to prepare for a day of joyful music.”
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Community Delta. Free admission and veggie dinner. Lost Heritage captures the distinctive Sikh contribution to the spiritual, social, cultural and architectural history of present-day Pakistan.
Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS
The Roberts’ family would like to sincerely thank the community for all your support for the fundraiser that was held on April 16th, 2016. The outpouring of donations from sponsors and the generosity from friends and family is overwhelming. We are so grateful for the hard work and help we have received during this difficult time. We feel truly blessed.
Love Greg, Jennie, Chloe, Luke and Audrey xoxoxoxo
Teen Exam Cram Wednesday, June 1 – Tuesday, June 28 – Ladner Pioneer Library and Tsawwassen Library. Exams coming up? Anxiety rising? Need to study? Come to the library throughout the month of June and grab a seat to cram for your exam! There will be random visits from St. John Ambulance therapy dogs – put your stress in their paws. Canadian Mental Health Association VancouverFraser offers an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Group for individuals with OCD and/or friends and family. The group meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 7 - 9 p.m. in North Delta. Next Meeting is on Wednesday, June 1. Please call 604-943-1878 or email info.delta@cmha.bc.ca to register for your first meeting The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Vancouver Chapter is hosting an event with author of Lost Heritage, Amardeep Singh, Wednesday, June 1, 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Baitur Rahman Mosque, 9570 River Road,
Name: Jean, Denise Age: 74, 75 Occupation: Both retired What activity did you participate in? Stretch class Where and when do the classes take place? Tuesday and Thursday at Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre. How often do you participate? Twice a week. How long have you been involved in this activity? Jean for 15 years, and Denise for 10 years. Why do you participate in stretch class? Jean: I go to the gym and needed to stretch afterwards, so this was a good class for that. Denise: It’s a great exercise class for me and gives me an opportunity to be social and catch up with friends. What do you like best about the activity? It’s important to us that we take care of our bodies and stay active, and we enjoy attending the class together and having some social time. How does it benefit your life? Keeps us moving. What are some other activities you do to keep active? Walking. Friends that exercise together, stay together! Jean and Denise find having a fitness buddy keeps each other motivated to show up to stretch class, and it makes their workout time that much more fun. You are far more likely to make it to fitness class or the gym if you schedule it ahead of time with a friend because they keep you accountable—no one wants to be the one to cancel on their friend. Not only do they get you to class, a fitness buddy helps motivate you to achieve your best results while you’re there. Plus, it’s safer to workout with someone to spot you or be there if any issues come up during your exercise. Bring your fitness buddy and enjoy a variety of fun, affordable classes for all ages and levels at Delta recreation centres. Try something new—CycleFit or Zumba, drop-in gym, play a friendly game of pickle ball, and much more. Live in North Delta? Check out the new state-of-the-art fitness area at North Delta Recreation Centre, offering suspension training, TRX Rip training, and workout equipment unique to this facility. Visit delta.ca or pick up a copy of the Spring/Summer 2016 leisure guide at any Delta recreation centre.
The Delta HUB Cycling Committee is meeting on Thursday, June 2, 7 pm at the Tsawwassen Library (Meeting Room, 1321-56th Street). 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. Are you interested in adopting a pet? Staff from the Delta Animal Shelter are bringing some of their adoptable animals to the Tsawwassen Library for a Meet and Greet, sharing knowledge about what adoption entails on Saturday, June 4 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Delta Nature presents, B.C. Nature - “A Bright Future” with Jim Morrison. His presentation will outline the 18-month process of data gathering, surveys and engagement which led to the May 2015 Board approval and presentation to general membership at the B.C. Nature Annual Conference. All ages are welcome and the event is free. Tuesday, June 7, at
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7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church, 56th Street & 6th Avenue, Tsawwassen. Contact Tom at tom.bearss@ dccnet.com for more information. Delta Nature’s casual birding walk, a Birds on the Bay event, Wednesday, June 8, 9:00 a.m. - noon’ish, Boundary Bay Regional Park, South Delta. Join Tom Bearss and his informal birdwatchers for a 2.5 hour amble. Meet: Cammidge House, Boundary Bay Regional Park (Tsawwassen). Info: 604940-9296 or tom.bearss@ dccnet.com. Cost: Free for events; voluntary donation for snacks. On June 13, the Low Vision Support Group will meet at Kirkland House at 12:30 for a tour of the premises by Matt Rogers. At 1pm the Elder College Singers, led by Pat Rogers and accompanied by Rod Asher, will present its Spring Concert. The meeting will end at 2:30 p.m. Friendly volunteers needed for Ladner FINDS children’s thrift store. Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. shifts. Great to gain work experience. Email volunteer@reachchild.org for more information.
SENIORS Pancake breakfast, with scrambled egg and sausage, tea or coffee available 9 - 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 6, $7 cash only, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Bridge Tournament and Light Luncheon, Friday, June 10 at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Tickets $16 per person and sold in pairs only.
FUNDRAISERS IODE Boundary Bay Chapter is pleased to announce our annual Charity Garage Sale will be held Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 4939-1st Ave. (near English Bluff) in Tsawwassen, rain or shine! Help us help local charities in our community.
SPECIAL EVENTS The 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 at www.sobcdeltaconcert.eventbrite.com. Reach Child and Youth Development Society presents Myles of Courage: Myles McKie talks about his educational experiences, understanding of his autism and transitioning to adulthood and employment. June 7, 7 - 9 p.m., Reach office 3-3800 72nd St., Ladner. $20 pp. Contact 604-946-6622 ext 359 or email pamc@ reachchild.org to register. Car boot sales every second Saturday, weather permitting, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Boundary Bay Park in the Centennial Beach Parking area. Next sale: June 11. $10 per stall for vendors, first come first served. Hosted by Boundary Bay Park Association. For more info call Tom at 604-940-9296 or www.boundarybayparkassociation.wordpress.com.
ARTS Ladner Bandfest - June 4 & 5 are the dates of the 12th annual Ladner Bandfest. This free event brings amateur community concert bands to Memorial Park in Ladner for continuous 40-minute concerts on two stages throughout the weekend between 11 and 6 p.m. A highlight will be a performance by the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy, our featured Band, performing Sunday at 4:40 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an old-fashioned weekend of band music in the park. www.ladnerbandfest.org. An open submission art gallery, “The Art of All Ages.” Tsawwassen United Church is once again transforming their building to an art display for the weekend of June 3, 4 and 5. All local artists, photographers and crafters are welcome to have a display in the South Delta free weekend event. Call 604-943-2911 or check out the website www.tsawwassenunited.org for more information. 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 25 21 4 Cowichan 21 16 5 Richmond 15 11 4 Delta 21 15 6 Vic Black 22 13 9 Burnaby 19 11 8 White Rock 18 10 8 Aldergrove 20 11 9 Van Minor 20 11 9 Van Comm 16 8 8 North Island 18 7 11 Nanaimo 17 6 11 Tri City 15 5 10 Chilliwack 19 5 14 Cloverdale 16 4 12 Kamloops 14 2 12 Victoria Red 18 1 17
Pct .840 .762 .733 .714 .591 .579 .556 .550 .550 .500 .389 .353 .333 .263 .143 .143 .056
BC Minor Bantam AA Ladner 21 18 3 R. Meadows 18 15 3 Mission 18 11 7 N. Langley 20 12 8 Delta-Tsaw 19 10 9 Richmond 16 8 8 Tri-City 14 7 7 Burnaby 14 6 8 Cloverdale 19 8 11 Abbotsford 13 5 8 Newton 19 7 12 Van Vipers 12 4 8 Van Expos 14 4 10 White Rock 15 1 14
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BC JUNIOR A LACROSSE Saturday, June 4: Burnaby at Delta Islanders 7:30 p.m. Ladner Leisure Centre
LOCAL TIDES
Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet THURSDAY, JUNE 2 2:58 am 10:05 am 4:58 pm 9:59 pm
14.1 3.6 12.5 8.9
FRIDAY, JUNE 3 3:40 am 10:49 am 5:56 pm 11:00 pm
14.1 2.6 13.5 9.5
SATURDAY, JUNE 4 4:22 am 11:33 pm 6:49 pm
14.1 2.0 14.1
SUNDAY, JUNE 5 5:06 am 12:18pm 7:40 pm
13.8 1.3 14.4
MONDAY, JUNE 6 12:55 am 5:51 am 1:02 pm 8:30 pm
10.2 13.5 1.3 14.8
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Salmonbellies win in Ladner Saturday to pull even with Delta The battle is officially on for home floor advantage in the B.C. Junior “A” Lacrosse League playoffs. The New Westminster Salmonbellies pulled even with the Delta Islanders after a big 13-10 victory at the Ladner Leisure Centre on Saturday night. The teams enter this week’s play with identical 7-2 records to sit tied for second place behind the unbeaten Coquitlam Adanacs (8-0). The Islanders missed out on a chance to separate themselves from New West and also clinch the season series. A top two finish earns home floor advantage for the semi-finals which will determine a berth in this summer’s Minto Cup national championships. Instead, an intriguing rematch in Ladner looms June 11 in what will be the final regular season meeting between the teams. Delta produced a wild 16-15 win at Queen’s Park Arena back on May 10 and led 4-3 after 20 minutes Saturday. That’s when the Salmonbellies took over — using their superior size to produce in close scoring chances and often keeping Delta’s top shooters on the perimeter. New West outscored the hosts 7-2 in the second period and never looked back.
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Delta Islanders Reece Callies battles for the loose ball during Saturday’s 13-10 home floor loss to the New West Salmonbellies. Preston Lupul’s fifth goal of the night with 14:06 remaining made it 12-6 before the Islanders rallied to score four times to make the final score respectable. Chase Fraser had seven points, including four goals in a losing cause. Jon Phillips and Tre Leclaire added a pair. Mike D’Amario managed his
first-ever BCJALL goal. The Islanders were coming off 13-8 road win one night earlier over the Port Coquitlam Saints. They raced out to a 6-2 lead after 20 minutes and cruised the rest of the way. Evan Messenger led the locals with a six points, including a pair of goals. Spencer Bromley and Leclaire also scored twice.
Phillips chipped in with six assists while, Fraser added a goal and four helpers. Other goal scorers included Mitch Winter, Nick Jensen, Cody Nass and recent acquisition Tyrell Hamer-Jackson. The Islanders return to action Saturday when the Burnaby Lakers visit Ladner at 7:30 p.m.
Berekoff nets 4 for Pioneers
A natural first period hat trick from Mike Berekoff powered the Ladner Pioneers to an 8-5 road win over the Coquitlam Adanacs on Sunday night to remain perfect after five games in the West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association. The local product gave the Pioneers a 1-0 lead then struck for a pair of goals in just 20 seconds to close out the opening period. He added a fourth goal in the middle stanza as Ladner took a 7-4 lead after 40 minutes. Colton Dow, Mike Avery and Quinn Waddington also scored. Sam Clare and Ryan Keith each had three assists. Rob Cook turned aside 38 shots. Ladner also rolled to a 17-6 home floor win over the Valley Rebels, three nights earlier. Keith led the onslaught with six goals and two assists. Berekoff also enjoyed an eight point night, including a hat trick. Matt Messenger scored four times, while Nathan Clare notched a hat trick and had six points. The Pioneers currently sit two points back of the Langley Warriors (6-1) who were handed their first loss of the season on Sunday in Nanaimo. Ladner visits the Rebels Wednesday.
Sun Devils host provincial championships
Host South Delta kicks off play Thursday against Centennial.
South Delta Sun Devils will be looking to make the most of home field advantage when the 2016 B.C. AAA Girls Soccer Championships kickoff Thursday in Tsawwassen. The 16-team event will take place on four fields — SDSS Oval, South Park, Peeble Hill and the Winskill Turf. The SDSS Oval will be the featured venue with a main concession and a SoccerCity store. It will also host two semi-final games Friday (12:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.) as well as the medal games Saturday — 10 a.m. (bronze) and gold (12:15 p.m.). The Sun Devils are coming off an impressive fifth place finish at the highly-competitive Fraser Valley Championships to earn their record 15th straight provincial tournament berth. South Delta won four of five games dur-
ing the Valley playoffs, including a pair of must-win scenarios after a 3-2 quarter-final loss. The hosts open pool play Thursday (11 a.m.) against Centennial and also face Argyle at 2:45 p.m. Both games take place at the SDSS Oval. The Devils will close out preliminary play Friday 9 a.m. against Cranbrook’s Mt. Baker. Only the first place team in each of the four pool groups remains in championship contention — advancing directly to Friday afternoon’s semi-final. Centennial finished fourth at the Valley Championships, while Argyle is No. 4 in the most recent provincial rankings. Other pre-tournament favourites include No. 1 Oak Bay, Fraser Valley champion Fleetwood Park, Elgin Park and Richmond’s McMath Wildcats.
It will be a hectic three-days for South Delta co-coach Stephen Burns, who not only has organizational duties but is also coaching McMath for the third-straight year. The Richmond resident’s daughter Ali is the team’s starting goalkeeper. The Wildcats head to Tsawwassen unbeaten in regular season and the playoffs — defeating Kitsilano 3-0 to win their zone championship. The four tournament pool groups are as follows: Pool “A”: McMath, Handsworth, Sardis, Reynolds. Pool “B”: Elgin Park, South Kamloops, Charles Best, Correlieu. Pool “C”: Argyle, Centennial, South Delta, Mt. Baker. Pool “D”: Fleetwood Park, Oak Bay, Kitsilano, WJ Mouat.
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No hitter in final propels Tigers to tournament win
The Delta Tigers thrived on home field to capture Tsawwassen Baseball’s annual Victoria Day Weekend Grand Slam Tournament. The Bantam “AA” team, featuring players from Tsawwassen and North Delta, rolled to five straight wins in the 12-team event. Among them was a thrilling “walk off victory in the semi-finals. That sent the Tigers into Monday’s championship game against Ridge Meadows — frontrunners in regular sea-
son play. It proved to be a superb pitching match-up with Delta’s Greg Nikas throwing a no-hitter through six innings. Colton MacDougal kept the scorebook clean in the seventh as well to secure a 2-0 Tigers victory. It marked the first time the hosts have won the tournament. The team thanks all for the support at the field over the long weekend, including the many volunteers, as the tournament was a great success.
Delta Tigers celebrate their tournament win at the Grand Slam in Tsawwassen.
Tsawwassen Dodgers roll to tourney triumph in Newton
Tsawwassen Bantam “A” Dodgers turned in a stellar performance over the Victoria Day Weekend — capturing Newton Baseball’s Ross Tournament at Unwin Park. Coached by Scott Stoilen and Jim Ewens, the Dodgers battled through round-robin play with wins over host Newton and the B.C. Select Girls before suffering a loss to the Cloverdale Angels. The 2-1 record was good enough for first place and a Monday playoff date with a tough North Delta team that sits at the top of the table in their spring season league. Facing a depleted pitching rotation, the Dodgers relied on Luke Ewens,
Carson Cam, Reid Jamieson and Dawson McPherson-Ridgewell in a game where pitch counts determined availability for
Tsawwassen Dodgers captured the Ross Bantam Tournament in Newton.
the anticipated trip to the final. It was a great team performance as Tsawwassen scored all the runs it would need early on thanks to big hits that included rookie Adam Yu’s inside the park home run that cashed in two other runners. The Dodgers tightened up defensively, relying on Lucas Keady’s “golden glove’ at second base and North Delta’s valiant comeback effort fell short in the Dodgers’ 15-8 win. The locals would be up against undefeated Aldergrove in the gold medal game and again leaned on the their inexperienced pitching squad, to hold the visitors to only four runs over five innings. Tsawwassen scored four in
the bottom of the first and strong bats carried the Dodgers to a 9-4 lead. The teams traded runs in the sixth and all Tsawwassen needed was three outs for the win. With the rally caps on, Aldergrove loaded the bases a couple of times, drove in four runs, and sent nine batters to the plate before the final batter’s sharp grounder to first was fielded by game MVP Sklyer Welch for the third out — producing a 10-9 Tsawwassen win and a rowdy celebration. The championship was truly a team effort as every player hit safely and scored at least one run in the two final games.
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TRADES HELP CUMMINGS, Deanna Jeanette It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Deanna Jeanette Cummings on Sunday, May 22, 2016 in Richmond, BC, after a short fight with cancer.
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BORMAN, Gordon “Dutch” 1929 - 2016 .
CARTER, George Trueman June 19, 1937 - May 26, 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Carter, who is now resting peacefully. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Simonne (Sam), children Amanda (Jeff) and Peter (Chris), grandchildren Meaghan and Alex. No service by request. Delta Funeral Home • (604) 946.6040
WILSON, Earl
(May 1, 1930 to May 15, 2016) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Earl Douglas Wilson on May 15, 2016, at age 86. Earl was born in Regina, Saskatchewan to James Edgar Wilson and Katherine Wilson (nee Hahn) on May 1, 1930. He is predeceased by sisters, Dorothy Beaudry and Gloria Lain. Earl is survived by his wife of 62 years, Florence, three daughters, Heather, Karen (Larry), Donna (Eugene), one son, Douglas (Clarissa), 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, sister, Patricia Young and numerous nieces and nephews.
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He will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him for his sense of humour and for his dedication and love for family, friends, and community. Earl leaves a legacy of caring and contributing to his community. Over the years, he received many certificates and awards for his contributions. For 25 years, he served with Cubs and Scouts as Leader and Cub-Master in Alberta and BC. He also served as President of Optimist International in the 1970s, was a member of the Lion’s Club, and was President of the Arthritis Society, BC and Yukon Division for 10 years, running the Bingo at the Tsawwassen Sun Festival for many years on behalf of the Arthritis Society. He was also honoured for volunteering at the Kinsmen Retirement Centre for 25 years. Earl and Florence spent their retirement years traveling around the world in pursuit of information on the family tree. Over the years they visited over 50 countries, including China and found long lost relatives in Chile, France and Montreal. They enjoyed writing the stories of their memories and documenting the information of the family history. A very special thank you to the staff at Westshore Laylum Care Home for their exceptional care, compassion and support over the past few months, and especially the last week of Earl’s life. A Celebration of Life is planned for June 25, 2016 for family and friends at the family home. Please RSVP to CelebrationofLifeforEarl@gmail.com Delta Funeral Home • (604) 946.6040
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Deanna will also be missed by her extended family: Brother Lyle, nieces Tracy (Barry) and Andrea, nephews Terry (Mandy) and Stacey (Cathy), and grandnieces Faith (Cody), Keely, Meghan, and Emily. She was predeceased by her sister Doris (George) and very recently by her brother’s wife Sandy. Deanna loved reading and doing crosswords, walking in Steveston, and working at Purdy’s Chocolates. Most of all, Deanna was a devoted mother and grandmother. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 11:00 am at Delta Funeral Home, 5329 Ladner Trunk Rd., Delta, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army Rotary Hospice House, 6460 No 4 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2S9, or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Delta Funeral Home • (604) 946-6040
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Deanna, daughter of Walter and Elsie Butler, was born on February 6, 1944 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. She will be remembered by her daughters Lesley and Allison (Craig), and her grandchildren Elizabeth and Logan.
PARTS PERSON. Join BC’s Largest Volume Outdoor Power Equipment Sales and Service Center with over 20 employees serving BC since 1986. We require immediately, one Full-Time (Year-round) experienced Parts Person to join our Parts Department. Duties include: Counter Sales, Telephone inquiries and Sales, Parts Look-up (Both Computer & Manual), Inventory stocking and merchandising. This F/T position requires applicant to have knowledge of the outdoor power equipment industry, superior customer service skills, and excellent communicative and organizational skills. Medical and Dental plan. Salary is commensurate with experience. Mail resume to: Fraser Valley Equipment Ltd., 13399 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3W 2N5, Fax: 604-599-8840, Email: terry @fraservalleyequipment.com SMALL ENGINE Technician. Join BC’s Largest Volume Outdoor Power Equipment Sales and Service Center with over 20 employees serving BC since 1986. We require immediately, one Full-Time (Year-round) experienced Service Technician to join our extremely busy service centre. This F/T position requires the applicant to have extensive knowledge of 2cycle and 4cycle engines, all lawn and garden equipment and related power-equipment. Industry certification is definitely an asset. Medical and Dental plan. Salary is commensurate with experience. Mail resume to: Fraser Valley Equipment Ltd., 13399 72ndAvenue, Surrey, BC, V3W 2N5, Fax: 604-599-8840, Email: terry@ fraservalleyequipment.com
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