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Great blue herons started to return to the rookery on English Bluff in Tsawwassen earlier this month. With as many as 300 heron pairs building nests in the spring and early summer, it’s believed to be B.C.’s largest great blue heron nesting colony.

Bruce Reid gets NDP nomination Delta school trustee tops fellow board member to become party’s Delta South candidate IAN JACQUES

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Bruce Reid will carry the NDP’s colours in Delta South in the May 9 provincial election.

The Delta school trustee won the nomination over fellow trustee Rhiannon Bennett at a meeting attended by approximately 50 party members at the Sundance Pub in East Ladner Sunday afternoon.

“I got into this and I’m running because of a commitment I made when I ran for school board trustee,” Reid said during

his opening remarks.

“This province is broken. The Liberals’ philosophy is to give to those who already have — to give to the wealthy and give to big business — and not look after the people they should be looking after.”

Reid, a teacher and counsellor in the Richmond School District, said independent MLA Vicki Huntington did a good job in the riding, but because she was a lone wolf in the legislature and did not have the backing of a party, it limited her ability to accomplish things.

“I will give MLA Vicki Huntington credit in that her office was open and accessible and she helped people. That is the first role of any good MLA or MP — being open to helping people and meeting the needs of your constituents and I’m committed to that,” Reid said.

“We need to get behind the provincial party. The NDP is a credible alternative. We need someone from our riding who stands and represents us and has the power of a party behind them.”

REID: see Page 3

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Bruce Reid beat fellow school trustree Rhiannon Bennett in Sunday’s nomination meeting.

A2 The Delta Optimist March 22, 2017

Public Hearing - Tuesday, March 28, 2017 The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications: Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: Council Chamber Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to any projects at that time.

Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed projects shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applications.

Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing.

To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2017.

Project No. 1 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU008086) Location: 7699 117 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1

Applicant: Wesley Wollin, Dandyk and Wollin Architects Inc. Telephone: 604-943-1213 Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7656 To amend the land use designation for the subject property in the Tsawwassen Future Land Use Plan in Schedule D.1 of the Official Community Plan from SFR Single Family Residential to ISF Infill Single Family Residential in order to allow the proposed density of 18.1 units per hectare.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7657 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS1 Single Family Residential to RS6 Single Family (460 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling on each lot. No in-ground basements or secondary suites are proposed.

Development Variance Permit LU008025 To vary “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” as follows: • Section 305 by reducing the front setback averaging requirement for the principal structure on proposed Lot 2 from 7.1 m to 6.5 m; and • Section 632C by reducing the minimum rear setback for the principal structure on proposed Lot 1 from 9.0 m to 6.0 m.

Staff Contact: Jimmy Ho – 604-946-3331 Web Location: February 20, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02 Project No. 3 Application for Zoning Text Amendment (LU008160) Location: 4977, 5011, 5055 and 5099 Springs Boulevard, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3

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Delta.ca/springcleanup MAP NO. 1 FILE NO. LU008086 Applicant: Jas Cheema, Satory Homes Ltd. Telephone: 778-887-4592 Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7659 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS1 Single Family Residential to RS6 Single Family (460 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement and secondary suite on each lot.

Development Variance Permit LU008086 To vary “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” as follows: • Section 305 by reducing the front setback averaging requirement for the principal structure on proposed Lots 1 and 2 to 6.5 m from the required setbacks ranging from 7.2 m to 10.2 m for proposed Lot 1 and from 12.5 m to 12.9 m for proposed Lot 2; and • Section 915.25 by reducing the special setback requirement from the centre line of 117 Street from 17.5 m to 16.6 m for the principal structures on proposed Lots 1 and 2.

Staff Contact: Harpreet Sondh – 604-952-3155 Web Location: March 6, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.01 Project No. 2 Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU008025) Location: 5346 9 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2

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Applicant: Ross Clouston, TGCC Management LLP Telephone: 604-874-5533 Proposal: Application for Zoning Text Amendment in order to amend the Comprehensive Development Zone No. 360-3 by reducing the minimum area for a strata lot in the apartment portion of the Tsawwassen Springs development.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7630 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by amending the Comprehensive Development Zone No. 360-3, which applies to the apartment portion of the Tsawwassen Springs development, by reducing the minimum area for a strata lot from 65 m2 to 50 m2.

Staff Contact: Robin Pallett – 604-946-3355 Web Location: February 27, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04 Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected until Tuesday, March 28, 2017.

Municipal Hall: Community Planning and Development Department Hours: 8:30 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (except statutory holidays) 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday Website: www.delta.ca Email: cpd@delta.ca Phone: 604-946-3380 Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded.

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‘Landmark year’ for Delta Mayor Lois Jackson delivers ‘State of the Community’ address to chamber DAVE WILLIS

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While 2017 marks Canada’s 150th anniversary, it will also be a “landmark year” for Delta, said Mayor Lois Jackson.

The six-term mayor gave a “State of the Community” address at the Delta Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting last Wednesday at the Delta Town & Country Inn. The mayor touched on a range of local topics, including that after 138 years as a corporation, there’s an effort underway to have Delta reclassified as a city.

“This will clarify Delta’s identity as a local government and better reflect Delta as a progressive, vibrant and prosperous community,” she said.

Leading up to Canada’s 150th celebrations, the provincial and federal governments provided funding to promote Canada’s heritage, she explained, noting that Delta is using some of that money to restore the former historic municipal hall building in Ladner Village.

She said it will be reopened this summer.

“That’s going to be a great little spot,” she said.

Jackson said construction of a fire hall emer-

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Mayor Lois Jackson speaks to a Delta Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Delta Town & Country Inn. gency operations centre and training facility at Boundary Bay Airport is one of the year’s more ambitious projects.

She explained the facility will be a critical base for Delta’s emergency operations in the event of a major disaster or other emergency event.

“The new facility will ensure that Delta can be self-sufficient immediately after an event. This will

serve the community well.”

Jackson also touched on local transportation issues and the 10-lane bridge slated to replace the George Massey Tunnel.

She said the bridge will “relieve one of the worst highway bottlenecks in Canada and save businesses and commuters millions of dollars lost as a result of congestion, accidents and travel delays.”

She added the project

will create new opportunities to diversify transportation options, promote healthier low-carbon travel choices and move the region towards its sustainability goals, including dedicated transit and HOV lanes, integrated transit stops, multi-use pathways, enhanced cycling paths and the ability to accommodate future rapid transit service.

Jackson said her vision

is to see the Canada Line extended southward at some point in time, over the new bridge and out to the Fraser Valley with a spur to the ferry terminal.

“Maybe one day that’s going to happen, but I think we have to keep plugging away at these transportation issues.”

Jackson also swore in the chamber’s new board at the AGM, including incoming chair Les Voros.

Reid says priority is to get their message out to voters

CONTINUED from Page 1 The Tsawwassen resident paid credit to Bennett for also seeking the nomination.

“There are a lot of hoops to go through to run for this position so I thank Rhiannon for stepping up,” said Reid when he was announced as the chosen candidate. “And don’t go away Rhiannon. We need you to continue to fight along with us.”

Bennett was gracious in defeat while thanking her supporters.

“I appreciate you taking a stand. I’m really excited that our membership had this opportunity to hear from both of us,” she said.

“We need to win. We need to win this election like we have never had to win an election before because our province needs a change of government. We need John Horgan as our

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Reid told the Optimist his first priority is getting his team together to get their message out.

“I think there are many people in South Delta if they understood our message they would vote for us,” Reid said. “The message is we need to have a government that cares about people. People matter. People are important and we have to put the

resources and money we have to support our people as opposed to just throwing it away at big business and the people who are wealthy. We have schools, we have families, hospitals — we have so many things that are not properly funded.”

Reid admitted he is starting to campaign later than some of the other candidates, but is confident he can reach out to

the voters in Delta South.

“Campaigns swing back and forth and things can change at the drop of a hat. If we can get our message out, there are a lot of caring and compassionate people in Delta who would vote for the NDP,” he said.

Reid joins Liberal Ian Paton, independent Nicholas Wong and Green Larry Colero on the Delta South ballot for May’s provincial election.

A4 The Delta Optimist March 22, 2017

Mackie Park is first field to get its turf replaced

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Council awards almost $1 million in contracts

2017 Flat Rate Utility Bills have been mailed. All property owners are responsible for payment of utilities, regardless of whether or not a utility bill is received.

The Flat Rate Utility Bill payment must be received on or before March 31, 2017 to avoid a penalty. Check with your financial institution about the dating of your payment, as transactions made on March 31 may be dated the following business day.

A 5% penalty will be imposed on the outstanding balance after March 31, 2017. An additional 5% penalty will be applied on the outstanding balance after July 4, 2017, and a further 5% penalty will be applied after September 5, 2017.

This reminder does NOT apply to the quarterly Metered Utility Bill.

For more information regarding the 2017 Flat Rate Utility Bill, please contact the Taxation Office at taxation@delta.ca or 604-946-3235.

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Soccer players will have a new surface to play on this September as Delta is replacing the synthetic turf at the field in North Delta’s Mackie Park.

At a special meeting of Delta council last Friday morning, councillors awarded a pair of contracts for almost $1 million for the project that will begin in May. Cedar Crest Lands Ltd. was awarded a contract for just about $488,000 to complete the civil works, while Astro Turf West Distributors Ltd. was awarded a $471,000

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contract to supply and install the new synthetic turf surfacing system.

“Underneath the turf there are a series of drainpipes, so we will be replacing and refurbishing that, so that work is considered the civil works,” said Ken Kuntz, director of parks, recreation and FILE PHOTO culture. “When that Delta is collecting tax money field went in the speci- to replace the synthetic surfications was one inch faces at all turf fields. of drainage per hour, but the new speciour base tax rate in 2015 fications is 10 inches of a replacement fee, so we drainage per hour, so we have a reserve now that just want to make sure it’s builds up year after year more robust.” so the next round of fields Kuntz said construcwill be funded when it tion won’t start until the comes up,” said Kuntz. conclusion of the current Delta is also waiting soccer season and also to hear back from the because warmer weather federal government on a is needed to ensure the Canada 150 Community turf adheres properly.

Infrastructure Program Construction is expected grant, which if successful, to wrap up in August with will award Delta $500,000 the field back in play by that would go toward the September.

Mackie Park project.

The Mackie Park work Mayor Lois Jackson said is the first in a cycle of council is thrilled to get surface replacements at this project started.

Delta’s four turf fields.

“It’s a pretty tired field.

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An almost 13,000-square-foot fire hall and training centre will be constructed on this site at the Boundary Bay Airport at a cost of approximately $8 million.

Construction start gets closer for fire hall at Boundary Bay Airport IAN JACQUES

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Delta is moving closer to the start of construction of the Boundary Bay Airport fire hall.

At a special meeting of Delta council last Wednesday, councillors

approved a motion to award a contract for site pre-loading work in the amount of $227,000 to Key-West Asphalt.

Mayor Lois Jackson said awarding the contract essentially signals the start of construction.

“It’s more of a house-

keeping item, but, yes, it does move the whole process ahead,” she said.

“Time is money. These are taxpayer dollars and we want to make sure we are doing our due diligence in moving this project forward as quickly as we can.”

The Boundary Bay

Airport fire hall project is a 12,739-square-foot building that will also include a post-disaster emergency operations centre, corporate training centre and fire training facility. Cost is a little over $8 million.

It’s expected to open by February 2018.

An initial call of a stolen bike helped Delta police officers track a pair of suspects who are now facing other possible charges in a separate theft case.

Just after 6 p.m. last Thursday, police responded to a report of a stolen bike from outside a business at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall. The women’s yellow bike with a white basket is quite unique and valued at $500.

Approximately 15 minutes after the initial broadcast of the bike theft, officers responded to Tsawwassen Commons where a suspected theft had just occurred, said Delta police public affairs coordinator Sharlene Brooks.

Brooks said both of the suspected shoplifters had fled with items. One was described as being on a yellow bike with a white basket and the other on foot.

Police patrols of the

area found two males at the rear of the mall as well as a bike matching the description of the stolen one.

Brooks said one male from Vancouver was released without charge, while a second male was arrested for outstanding warrants. The suspected shoplifting incident is still being investigated and charges could be laid against one or both suspects.

“If we didn’t respond to the initial report of the theft of the bike, all the rest may not have come together,” said Brooks, adding good cooperation from witnesses helped aid in the investigation.

“We respond to all levels of calls and what happens is time and time again it uncovers bigger picture items — outstanding warrants, secondary theft and good intelligence of who is coming into the area.

Responding to ‘no call too small’ is not just about responding to the calls, it’s what those calls ultimately yield.”

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It was part of a count, done every three years, that takes place throughout the Lower Mainland.

Local volunteer coordinator Barb Westlake said searching along waterways, which saw volunteers interviewing

the homeless who were camped on boats and on the shoreline, was a new initiative this year.

Westlake noted the school board, Boys and Girls Club and the Corporation of Delta were involved locally and that the municipality’s corporate social planner, Gillian McLeod, was instrumental in helping with the count.

Preliminary results will be released at a news conference in early April,

according to a Metro Vancouver media advisory.

The goals of the count are to estimate the number of homeless, obtain a demographic profile of the homeless and identify long-term trends in the number and profile of people who are homeless.

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Murphy’s Law

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TED MURPHY

ou’ve only got nine days left to register your opposition if you object to the idea of Delta becoming a city.

Is it necessary for our fair municipality to change its official name? Probably not given there doesn’t seem to be too much confusion over what the Corporation of Delta is all about, beyond those folks a civic delegation ran into while in Europe. But the bigger question on many people’s minds involves whether Delta’s character would change along with its name.

I don’t necessarily see that happening, which makes the initiative moot on a couple of fronts.

For a little perspective, I look eastward to the Fraser Valley where the City of Langley and the Township of Langley sit side-by-side. Beyond the fact that it’s confusing for two different jurisdictions to use the same name, Langley provides an example that what you call a place doesn’t necessarily mean a whole lot.

From the names, you’d think the city would be the big, bustling place and the township would be the sleepy, outlying regions where population is sparse. Nothing, however, could be further from the reality.

A 2014 story from the Langley Times on growth in the area sheds some light on the issue: “The Township of Langley is growing at a rate of 256 new residents a month, according to the latest population growth statistics released by the provincial government. Langley City is barely growing at all.”

The story states the township has a population of 112,440 while the city has just 26,301, up a paltry 13 people from the year before.

In other words, the township hasn’t kept that part of Langley quiet while the city hasn’t become skyscraper central.

It’s clear that available land and political will have a lot to do with growth, or lack thereof, in Langley, but it’s less conclusive that a name has had any impact.

I think that’s the case in a lot of places. What do Colwood, Dawson Creek, Nelson, Parksville, Port Alberni, Powell River, Salmon Arm, Terrace, White Rock and Williams Lake have in common? If you said they’re all B.C. cities that have populations of less than 20,000 people, you’d move to the head of the class.

Just because Delta is in line to get a new name doesn’t mean it’s going to become a big city.

In world of fake news, it’s key to question what you read

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’ve been writing a column here since the fall of 2011.

Ted Murphy has given me a lot of latitude and to this day I don’t believe he has changed anything in my columns except the occasional headline. So under the moniker of a Community Comment, I can say just about anything I like.

I try to make sure that anything I write about is accurate and based on facts, and have my research done in case anyone asks. But I am not a journalist, my work is not held to the standard that a journalist, including those who write for this paper, must meet. The only person holding me to that standard is, well, me.

If I don’t uphold that standard, you’ll see someone else’s name in this space.

More and more, the media is under attack by politicians and the public for spreading “fake news.” Many media outlets are desperately trying to remain intact under incredible financial pressure – circulation is down and people are using free alternatives to gather their news, if they are choosing to read it at all. In order to generate enough audience to warrant an advertiser to pay for an ad, some media have turned to more sensational stories to grab attention and online clicks. But sensational isn’t always accurate.

Another trend is what’s called

Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN

native advertising, where an advertiser creates a story that seems legitimate, but subtly mentions a product. Sometimes it is identified as an advertorial, many times it isn’t, especially online, promoted through social media. Many media outlets not only accept this kind of advertising, but encourage it. The result is a biased viewpoint that comes across as third-party endorsement of a product.

I have found more than one online news outlet that tends to promote opinion more than facts, yet are widely seen as legitimate news providers. News outlets need to generate an audience to whom advertisers are hoping to reach, and sometimes integrity and truth get pushed aside.

There’s one major problem with the rise of fake news – some people believe the story. We’ve been led to believe the media is

held to a high standard, and for the most part legitimate media outlets uphold that standard. But when fake news starts to spread and gets accepted as truth, problems can arise because some people who read and accept fake news as truth become voters, and have a say on who will be the government.

I find political parties of all stripes are masters at spreading fake news. And people fall for it.

Very few people switch between parties at election time, most have deeply held beliefs that guide which way they vote, and nothing will change their minds.

So parties have to fight for the rest, a small percentage that will determine the outcome of an election, and will do almost anything to scare you away from the other party to get your vote. Many people just get turned off and don’t bother. I don’t blame them.

The run up to the May 9 election is getting underway.

Speculation is this is going to be an ugly campaign from all sides.

But as a voter, you have the power to determine the future of the province.

Don’t let fake news be your guide.

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.

March 22, 2017 The Delta Optimist A9

Letters

Reader suggests trading North Delta for South Surrey Editor: Re: Split would see Delta business go to Surrey, letter to the editor, March 15 I believe South Delta should separate from North Delta. But not just separate. Us southerners should negotiate with Surrey and make a trade: North Delta for South

Surrey.

North Delta has so much in common with Surrey. Drive down Scott Road or around the neighbourhoods on either side and show me a difference.

I see none. I doubt anyone in North Delta would even care, especially those who would like to pay 25

per cent less in property taxes like Ries claims they would, except for its MLA, as he would have fewer excuses to be an interloper around here.

Look at South Surrey and what do you find?

Many similarities to South Delta and vice versa: the never-ending waterfront,

low crime rate, excellent weather, higher property values and a shared border with the United States.

I think South Surrey would be happy to amalgamate as they hate admitting to being a part of Surrey. The people I know who live there, including my own relatives, say they

Steps to ease rush hour traffic right away

Editor: Re: Can’t wait for bridge construction, letter to the editor, March 15 The urgency expressed in the letter is misplaced.

Estimates are that a bridge will not be completed for at least four years. This would make it a third time election promise.

By 2021 the costs could be $6 billion to $7 billion, but an additional tunnel could be constructed much sooner and for a

fraction of the cost. At the same time a rapid transit system could be afforded and developed.

Rush hour traffic can be eased immediately: 1. Restore 601 fast buses to/from Delta to Downtown Vancouver.

2. Stop trucks using the George Massey Tunnel during rush hours.

3. Re-establish the weigh station to stop trucks in rush hour, stop oversize trucks and dan-

gerous loads using the tunnel and force all trucks to use the slow lane.

The tunnel is only hazardous because maintenance is deliberately neglected. After the recent earthquake upgrade it was estimated to be good for another 50 years.

The tunnels will protect the Fraser River, the greatest salmon river in the world, from becoming an industrial sewer for the Port of Vancouver.

Rapid transit will reduce air pollution and global warming.

The current local, provincial and federal governments are facilitating the destruction of the Fraser River. We must stop them using our money to build a bridge that will be the headstone to the death of the Fraser River, its globally significant estuary habitats and its vital delta farmlands.

Mary Taitt

Delta squandering money on name change

Editor: Re: What’s in a name?, March 17 As a recent transplant to Delta (specifically Ladner), I am astonished that our political luminaries would consider squandering resources on what

amounts to a synthetic crisis of identity.

While each community within Delta is unique, it is our collective strength which has driven and buoyed the progression of Delta. These are but two of the many reasons I’ve

chosen to live and work in Delta. It would also stand to reason many new and established businesses are in Delta because of its strength and progression.

Should our learned political masters still feel compelled to answer a

question which exists only in their heads, I would ask them to instead unburden the coffers of $5,000 cash, unceremoniously deposit it into Fraser River at high tide and then move on to the next item of business.

Max Lloyd

live in White Rock. Even South Surrey businesses outside of White Rock claim to be located there.

Maybe White Rock itself would like to join.

An amalgamation would create a contiguous corporation from the Fraser River to the U.S. border, making a marvelous

municipality.

I sense many would like such a change, except those in North Delta who would suddenly find themselves being treated

by Surrey as we in South Delta are treated now by the majority in North Delta.

John Ratcliff

Online poll isn’t representative

Editor: Re: Second tunnel is better idea, letter to the editor, March 17 There is at least one statement about the new bridge that needs comment because it is very misleading: “No wonder most people in Delta oppose it, as evidenced by the Optimist web poll.”

There is no evidence that most people in Delta oppose a new bridge.

There is evidence that most people who responded to an Optimist web poll

oppose it. These are two very different statements.

Delta has a population of about 100,000 and we don’t know how many responded to the web poll.

Also, on all opinion poll results the Optimist clearly states: “This is not a scientific poll.”

It is very misleading to suggest the people who responded to a web poll speak for most of the residents of Delta, unless of course there are about 100,000 responses.

Keith Munro

Love to hear those dogs talking Editor: Re: Neighbourhood going to the dogs, letter to the editor, March 10 This is in response to Tony Casoria’s desire to send all dogs to the North Pole.

I had the pleasure of spending some time in a small European village. In

the evenings we listened to the sound of dogs barking, calling to each other, doing their job, protecting their property.

If Casoria wants to sit in his sheltered-from-theworld little space, I suggest he get a life or transport himself to the North Pole.

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Green bill targets farmland speculators

Proposal would prohibit foreign purchase of ALR property over five acres without prior permission SANDOR GYARMATI

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Foreign speculators who own B.C. farmland should be slapped with a special tax, according to the leader of the B.C. Green Party, who recently tabled a bill in the legislature.

A proposal that could impact Delta, the bill, according to the Greens, would address the rampant speculation of agricultural land, a trend that sees valuable farmland left unseeded or turned into sprawling mansions.

“Since the introduction

of the 15 per cent foreign buyers tax on residential real estate in Metro Vancouver, speculators have targeted other areas of the province and our agricultural land,” said Andrew Weaver, MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head.

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The bill would prohibit foreign entities from purchasing Agricultural Land Reserve property over five acres without prior permission from the lieutenant governor in council.

Many other provinces regulate and restrict foreign ownership of agricultural land by limiting the maximum acreage that can be purchased, according to the Green leader.

Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington said she can support such a bill and that the government needs to engage in conversations about the impact of speculation on the price of farmland, both foreign and domestic.

She said farmers have been priced out of the market which is a threat to our food security.

“Foreign ownership data is still hard to come by, but the government should face this issue head on.

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Delta Coun. Ian Paton, a Ladner farmer who will be running for the Liberals in Delta South in the next election, told the Optimist there’s no data on how much of Delta’s farmland is being held by foreign speculators.

“My own personal experience from many years of living here is that I cannot think of any farmland in Delta right now that’s under foreign ownership.

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Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver introduced a bill aimed at keeping farmland in active production.

that the B.C. Ag Council would like to see that raised to a much higher rate so that people purchasing farmland would have to show a greater income on that farm in order to get the tax benefits,” said Paton.

He added if there is a problem, a foreign buyers tax could be considered, but, as far as he knows, most farms in Delta are either owned and actively farmed by local farmers or owned by someone living here who’s renting the acreage to farmers.

Paton also noted Delta has already placed tight restriction on the size of new houses and where they can be built on farmland, regulations approved by the province but for some reason not being followed by other communities.

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Radio operators help update regulations

Distracted driving conviction prompts Delta Amateur Radio Society to lobby provincial gov’t NICO HERNANDEZ

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After 18 months of lobbying, a group of amateur radio operators in Delta has helped update a regulation in B.C.’s distracted driving law they say helps clarify the rules around their operation.

Several members of the Delta Amateur Radio Society were caught using hand-held microphones while driving in 2014. One was subsequently convicted for distracted driving and fined $100.

Members researched the fines and found that a regulation in the Motor Vehicle Act did, in fact, permit the use of handheld microphones for drivers, but because the regulation was outdated and the pictures in the RoadSafetyBC Guide did not reflect new technology, the judge might have erred in the decision, said the group’s secretary, Chris Scholefield.

“We believe he [our member] was legitimately using that as permitted, but the judge declared

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In this photo taken at the legislature last April, Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington is flanked by Delta Amateur Radio Society members Chris Scholefield (left) and the late Doug Barry. his microphone was an electronic device, even though the regulation says you’re permitted to use a hand microphone,” said Scholefield. “We took up his cause and I worked with Vicki Huntington and the people of Victoria to make some changes. What we really wanted to do is change the regulation to clarify that.”

Last April, Delta Amateur Radio Society members accompanied the Delta South MLA to

Victoria where they gave a presentation to government officials.

“They didn’t want to change the regulation because they’re waiting for other provinces, specifically Ontario, to decide what they’re going to do, but they did offer to change the RoadSafetyBC Guide, and introduce a new section on operational twoway radios to clarify what is permitted and what is not permitted,” he said. “It is a major improvement

because the guide now has a new section on the operation of a radio.”

Huntington, who is also a licensed amateur radio operator, said this is a welcome change and good news for emergency preparedness in B.C. “I am delighted to hear of the updates to RoadSafetyBC’s guide that clarify how the province’s distracted driving law applies to B.C.’s amateur radio operators,” she said.

“Amateur radio operators offer an invaluable service to our communities, especially in times of crisis, and the new distracted driving guidelines bring much needed clarity to the types of equipment that are acceptable.”

Scholefield said other provinces are now looking at updating their guides to follow B.C.’s lead and the local organization has been asked to consult.

“I think it really is an awareness thing with the new guide,” he said. “I guess one of the benefits is the new guide is being distributed so all the agencies, like the police, are

seeing that. From what we’ve been told, it’s not the intention to prosecute people who operate twoway radios, but unfortunately we got caught in that trap, so I think the main benefits is the education aspect on people knowing what they’re allowed to use, but also the agencies understand what is and isn’t permit-

ted. “Hopefully we don’t have to go to court and defend ourselves again.”

The Delta Amateur Radio Society was formed in the 1980s to help Delta with its emergency communications. The group is made up of radio enthusiasts who are certified by the federal government and permitted to operate radios.

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Wedding Planner

Writing own vows personalizes ceremony Brides and grooms are encouraged to skip the humour in favour of speaking from the heart

Writing one’s own vows can impart a personalized and special touch to the ceremony. But as anyone who has stared down a blank piece of paper or blinking cursor can attest, a case of writer’s block might encourage couples to abandon the idea of writing their own vows.

Writing vows can be nerve-wracking. Many couples are unaccustomed to speaking in front of crowds, and then there is the challenge of turning life-altering feelings into language that will appeal to the masses.

But couples struggling with their vows need not throw in the vow-writing towel. With some practice and guidance, anyone can write cherished vows that will be remembered for all of the right reasons for years to come.

• Skip the schtick. Jokes may pop up in speeches throughout the evening, but wedding vows can be your chance to truly speak from the heart. Humour

Personalized vows can add an extra special touch to wedding ceremonies. may come across as insincerity. Rather, list the words that describe your feelings for your future spouse, and build on that.

• Tell a story. If you need inspiration, look to a moment in your relationship when you really knew this was the person with whom you wanted to share your life. Relay the

story, but keep it brief. Try to be as specific as possible, and recognize that it’s acceptable to be playful with your words. When it’s really coming from the heart and not the head, you’ll know it.

• Borrow from traditional words. Take traditional vows and tweak them to make them your own.

This works especially well for those who have trouble getting started or are unsure of which format to follow.

• Be sure the officiant is on board. Depending on the type of ceremony, the officiant may have final say over what can or cannot be included in your vows. Religious ceremo-

nies, for example, may be limited to certain scripture readings and traditional vows. Before you devote any time to writing vows, ensure that it’s alright to include them. Otherwise, save personalized sentiments for a special toast at the wedding reception.

• Decide on a mutual structure for the vows. If

you and your spouse will not be writing the vows together, agree on a format that you both will follow.

Otherwise, you might be writing about your unending love, and he or she may be promising to keep updated on favourite sports teams or television programs. You want the tone and style of the vows to be cohesive.

• Dig deeper. Look into the future and project how you hope your life to be in 10 or 20 years. Explain all of the reasons you want to be together for the duration.

• Read the vows several times. Read over your work and make sure the language is clear and there are no glaring errors. It may take a few versions to get the final version right where you want it.

• Get a second opinion.

Ask someone you trust to listen to the vows and offer feedback. This needs to be a person who will be honest and not just tell you what you want to hear.

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Wedding Planner

Suggestions to help get Ancient meaning to flowers guest list under control

Weddings are a time to celebrate, and many couples hope to invite as many people as possible to share their excitement.

Couples who are finding it difficult to create and pare down their guest lists can employ the following tips: • Create initial lists.

When jotting down potential guests’ names, write down everyone you want to invite, regardless of budget. Then list the musthave guests for the wedding. This should include the family and friends with whom you interact on a regular basis. Create a separate column for guests who don’t make the musthave list.

• Separate friends from friends’ friends. If you don’t see people outside of events set up by mutual friends, you should not feel obligated to invite those people to the wedding. They are more likely friends of your friends and not your close friends.

• Know the guest list

The reception space may dictate the number of guests couples can invite to their weddings. ceiling. Catering halls or reception rooms often can only accommodate a certain number of people.

Know this number before making a final list. The limits of the space might serve as the catalyst for trimming the guest list.

• Consider coworkers carefully. Think about whether you’d still be friends with your coworkers if the company dissolved tomorrow. If not,

you should not feel obligated to invite them.

• Have we met? If you don’t remember interacting with a person (your parent’s long lost friend from high school) or the person has never met your significant other, then they probably can be cut.

If parents insist on inviting someone you barely remember, they should help defray the costs.

• Cut out the kids. Even though children’s dinner costs may be lower than adults’, inviting children can significantly increase the guest list. A no-child policy at the reception can save money.

• Avoid uncomfortable situations. Unless you have remained particularly close, keep former boyfriends and girlfriends off the guest list.

• Ask for an unbiased opinion. Give the editing pen to someone else if you cannot make a decision. This person may help weed out extraneous guests.

Flowers play a big role in many weddings, and couples can add beauty and ambiance to the event by using floral arrangements in various ways. Modern floral arrangements are stunning, and many couples might not know that herbs, spices and flowers have been used in weddings for centuries.

Today, flowers are used to decorate wedding venues, impart sweet fragrances and complement formal attire, but in ancient times they were used differently. Flowers were used to bestow good luck on the couple and keep bad omens away.

Modern brides and grooms may no longer see their wedding days as times for opportunistic evil spirits, but that doesn’t mean couples cannot borrow from ancient traditions and incorporate flowers into their weddings in various ways: • Wreaths and garlands: Ask the florist to weave small flower buds, berries and vines to a headband,

Apart from bouquets, flowers can enhance weddings in several different ways. wreath or piece of twine so the bride and groom can wear these flowers in the way they were worn by ancient Greeks and Romans. When coupled with Grecian-styled wedding gowns, brides can look like beautiful goddesses on their wedding days.

• Fragrant favours: Tuck dried rose petals and other fragrant flowers into sachets that are embroidered with the wedding date and couple’s names.

Guests can use these sachets to keep clothing smelling fresh in drawers

or as subtle air fresheners around the house.

• Edible flowers: Ask the caterer to make meals flower-friendly by including some edible blooms in the salad or as a garnish on meals.

• Raining petals: In lieu of bubbles or birdseed, guests can shower the newlyweds with rose petals after the ceremony.

• Memorial: Some couples like to honour departed family members. Floral arrangements with small placards can make for fitting memorials.

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Life’s easier with high-tech — if you can get it to work

Living Matters

BARBARA GUNN

I have an admission to make: I don’t know how to turn on the TV. It wasn’t always like this. At one time, I simply stepped up to the television and hit a button.

Touch it once and the thing went on. Hit it again, and it went black.

Today — in this golden age where technology is meant to streamline our lives — I have two or three remote controls with which to deal. They have a ga-zillion buttons. One is called Guide. One is called Recall. Others are called HDMI and CCD and VGA. Not a clue what they mean. All I know is this: whenever I have difficulty — and that’s pretty much every time I want to tune in to the news — nothing happens. I resort to summoning a son (if one happens to be around), who

will work with one remote and then another, until the news appears.

And if no help’s around, well, I read a magazine.

None of my magazines, thank goodness, comes with a remote.

Then there’s the clock in the car. I don’t believe cars always came with clocks, but today, a car without a clock is like a motorcycle without wheels. It’s simply part of the package.

Our car, which we acquired rather recently, is also designed to make our lives better. It has what you would call all the bells and whistles. What it doesn’t have is an entry in its

manual that tells me how to change the clock.

“We need to move the clock ahead an hour,” observed the husband recently, when we were on our way to the grocery store. This, after daylight saving time had arrived.

“I know,” I said. “But we don’t know how, remember?”

“Right,” he said. “So what are we going to do?”

“Well,” I said. “We just have to remember that two o’clock is really three o’clock. Either that, or we just wait it out until November, when the time will be right again.”

We decided to let it

slide. We’d check the time on our phones, which are also equipped to do pretty much everything, short of blasting us into space.

Three days later, the thermostat went. Don’t know why, but it did.

The thermostat, I might point out, is programmable. Programmable, I might also point out, is one of my least favourite words.

The thermostat is one of those new-age things that is also intended to make our lives amazing. You’re even able to turn it on remotely when you’re half an hour from home, so the place will be toasty when

you land.

This is not something we know how to do.

“Don’t we have the manual?” the husband asked.

“Maybe,” I said. “But it’s probably designed for other people. You know, younger people.”

The husband sighed.

And shivered.

“Get a sweater,” I suggested. “You don’t need a manual to do that. Besides, spring is coming.”

Life these days is so much improved — for most of the world, I guess. They’re watching the news, and goodie for them. TV is so overrated.

Horsing Around in Delta

Confidence Begins at Ground Level

by Susan Balcom, Greenhawk Equestrian Sport

With Spring here at last, horses and riders are both looking forward to another season of trail rides and horse shows.

A good way to get prepared, whether you are a recreational rider or a competitive show jumper, is with some basic ground work.

Never assume that the horse you finished with last season with is the same horse today!

Ground work is the basis of good horsemanship and builds trust and confidence in both horse and rider. The benefits are one reason for the growing popularity of Mountain Trail – a discipline that puts horses and riders through a series of challenging obstacles designed to mirror features you might find in nature but are, instead, presented in a specially designed course supervised by a certified trainer.

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We can achieve the same obedience and trust by working a horse in a round pen. Even taking him for a walk along the road past his stable is helpful. The horse should pay attention to the person leading him, and not be pushy or distracted. Once you can get a halt, a back up and a quiet stand on the ground, you can try the same things under saddle. Very quickly you’ll know if you still have your horse’s willingness, or whether you should do more in hand work before riding out.

Remember to wear gloves and a helmet when working a horse on a lead rope or lunge line and give lots of praise when the horse does what you have asked. Before long, your equine friend will see you as his herd leader and trust that you will take care of him if something potentially frightening happens.

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Community

Zumba class needs more participants

Weekly drop-in program at South Delta Recreation Centre is back from hiatus A group of local women is looking for more participants for a weekly drop-in Zumba Gold fitness class at the South Delta Recreation Centre in Tsawwassen.

The class, which was on hiatus, is ideal for beginners and starts up again tomorrow, running from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.

Zumba is a dance fitness program with Latin and international rhythms.

Routines are explained so everyone can follow the steps.

The group has women ranging in age from 30s to 80s, notes participant Monica Burrow.

She says she likes the fact there’s such a wide range and that everyone does what they can.

“It’s an inclusive thing,” she says.

The group is looking for a core of committed participants as well as those who drop in.

For more information contact Burrow at 604943-5612.

PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

Zumba Gold participants (from front to back) Moira Murray, Monica Burrow, Yoriko Sato, Didi Bauer, Diane Andrews and June Morin would like to see more people join the weekly fitness class at the South Delta Recreation Centre.

Tsawwassen Eelgrass Project Public consultation

You’re invited to attend a public open house to learn more about the Tsawwassen Eelgrass Project.

Wednesday, April 5, 2017 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Port of Vancouver Delta Community Office Trenant Park Shopping Centre – 5225A Ladner Trunk Road, Delta *The open house is a drop-in format, so you do not need to pre-register.

About the project The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Habitat Enhancement Program is proposing to create habitat on two sites located south of the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, near Delta, B.C. The proposed project would result in the conversion of approximately four hectares of lower-value subtidal (below water) areas into high-value eelgrass habitat.

Read the full project permit application at portvancouver.com/development-and-permits/status-ofapplications/proposed-tsawwassen-eelgrass-project

Public consultation If you cannot attend the public open house, there are other ways you can participate in this public consultation: 1.

Read the discussion guide online at porttalk.ca/habitatenhancement and fill in a feedback form

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Provide written feedback By email: habitat.enhancement@portvancouver.com By mail: Attn: Tsawwassen Eelgrass Project, Habitat Enhancement Program Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, 100 The Pointe 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6C 3T4

This consultation period runs from March 20 to April 7.

Please submit your feedback by April 7, 2017.

Enquiries/Concerns

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ElderCollege presentation

ElderCollege Delta is hosting a free presentation for members only next weekend on electoral reform.

David Moscrop will present The Past, Present and Future of Electoral Reform in Canada on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to noon at Cedar Park Church in Ladner.

Moscrop is a Vanier scholar and political science PhD candidate at UBC. In his presentation, Moscrop will look at the history of electoral reform attempts in Canada and explain how we have come to the current reform effort. Moscrop will outline the arguments for and against reform, in general, and explain how different electoral systems might change the Canadian political landscape.

Registration is required for the presentation. Email eldercollegedelta@kinvillage. org or call 604-943-0262.

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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Teens between the ages of 12 and 19 years of age are invited to Teen Night: Pizza and Games on Thursday, March 23 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Games and snacks are provided by Imperial Hobbies.

Kings Links Tuesday Ladies Golf Club is welcoming new members for the 2017 season (March 28 to Oct. 17). For more information contact Jennifer at 604-946-4346 or j.ellen@ telus.net.

AmbassadorsTsawwassen Toastmasters: March 28 - Regular club meeting at St. David’s Anglican Church, 1115-51A St., Tsawwassen; gymnasium door. Ambassadors always welcome guests. Come and see how Toastmasters can

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Delta Ringette Association Annual General Meeting is on Wednesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. at North Delta Recreation Centre at 11405-84th Ave. Get updates on all association activities and participate in the election of board members for the 2017-18 season. Delta Ringette relies on the support of its membership so come out and support the association and volunteer for one of the positions on the board. For further information vitist www. deltaringette.ca. Contact secretary@deltaringette.ca or president@deltaringette. ca for any questions.

ElderCollege Delta presents Vanier Scholar David Moscrop at Ladner’s Cedar Park Church on Saturday April, 1 at 10 a.m. Moscrop will present arguments for and against electoral reform and how the Canadian political landscape may change. Please note this is a members-only presentation and registration is required.

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Six-week Bereavement Walking Group, Wednesdays 1:30 to 3 p.m., April 5 to May 10. Be physically active, receive peer support, and socialize with others who have also experienced a significant loss. Preregistration is required, so please call 604-948-0660 or email marg@deltahospice. org for more information or to register.

The New Tsawwassen Springs Tuesday Ladies Golf Club is accepting new members for the 2017 season. The season begins on April 11 at 9 a.m. The annual fee is $140

SENIORS Bring a teddy luncheon at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, March 24, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave. Members $14, non-members $16. Teddy bears will be donated to needy children.

KinVillage Travel has an Edgewater Casino Trip Monday, April 24. Members: $8. Non-members: $9. Bus leaves the Tsawwassen White Spot at 9 a.m. and McKee Centre at 9:15 a.m.

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FUND RAISERS Reach for the Stars Fundraising Gala - please

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join us! April 8, 5 p.m. at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Tickets are $125, purchase online at www.reachforthestarsevent.org or call 604-946-6622 ext. 0. All proceeds from the Passion for Potential Gala benefit Reach Child and Youth Development Society.

The Best That We Can Be, an afternoon of music with the Delta Choral Society and the Delta Concert Band to benefit Special Olympics Delta takes place April 8 at 3 p.m. at South Delta Baptist Church, 1988-56th St. Tickets for the concert are available online at www.sobcdeltaconcert2017.eventbrite.com or by email: tickets@sobcdelta. org.

Ladner United Church is having a Garage Sale and Shredathon on Saturday, April 8. Located in the village at 4960-48th Ave., Ladner (604-946-6254). Doors open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS Quiz Night #4 at KinVillage Community Centre takes place Saturday, March 25.

There will be new categories, a cash bar (starting at 6:30 p.m.) and table snacks. Teams of four cost $40. Enter teams by phone (604-943-0225) or in person between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday, at KinVillage with a contact name, number, team name and entry fee.

Navigating Ships on

the Fraser River - Free presentation by Captain Mike Armstrong on the role and responsibility of a Fraser River marine pilot.

Wednesday, March 29, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Port of Vancouver Delta Community Office, Trenant Park Square, Ladner. RSVP at www.portvancouver.com/delta or call 604-665-9635.

ARTS 12 Angry Men by Reginald Rose and directed by Carroll Lefebvre opens at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre (1172-56th St.) on March 23 and runs to April 8 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m.) and March 26 and April 2 (Sunday at 2 p.m.) Adults $18.

Seniors and students $15.

Reservations recommended.

Call 604-288-2415.

Delta Concert Band is scheduled to perform at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., in Tsawwassen, Saturday, April 1, 2 to 3 p.m. Come and enjoy the fine sounds from this accomplished concert band directed by Jim Tempest.

The theme is ‘Curtain Up! Music from the Stage and Festivals.’ Admission by donation.

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PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY PJHL Championship Series Game #1 Aldergrove 3 Delta 2 Game #2 Aldergrove 4 Delta 2 Game #3 Tuesday, March 21: Aldergrove at Delta, 7:35 p.m.

Game #4 Friday, March 24: Aldergrove at Delta, 7:35 p.m. *Game #5 Saturday, March 25: Delta at Aldergrove, 7:30 p.m. *Game #6 Tuesday, March 28: Delta at Aldergrove, 7:35 p.m. *Game 7 Wednesday, March 29: Delta at Aldergrove, 7:15 p.m. *if necessary Playoff Scoring Leaders G A M. Oliver (Ald) 9 6 Kyle Bosko (Ald) 4 10 C. Cuthbert (Del) 4 10 Q. Leroux (Ald) 7 6 C. Davitt (Ald) 5 8 J. Lagler (Ald) 0 13 A. Rota (Gran) 6 6 E. Callegari (Ald) 8 3 J. Deyrmenjian (Del)7 4 G. Dhaliwal (Del) 6 3 D. White (Ald) 5 3 T. Andrews (Rmd) 4 4 H. Cordoni (RM) 4 4 K. Lee (Grand) 3 5 D. Padgham (Ald) 2 6 A. Strelezki (RM) 5 2 H. Pearce (Del) 4 3 S. Zeiab (Miss) 4 3 Leading Goalies

Avg. J. Naylor (Del) 2.27 M. Pipes (Rmd) 2.26 D. Rodin (Ald) 2.63 Paler-Chow (Gran) 2.66

Pts 15 14 14 13 13 13 12 11 11 9 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 7

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Height in feet THURSDAY, MARCH 23 3:54 am 13.1 9:55 am 9.8 1:53 pm 10.8 9:02 pm 5.2 FRIDAY, MARCH 24 4:31 am 13.1 10:28 am 9.2 3:08 pm 11.5 9:55 pm 4.9 SATURDAY, MARCH 25 5:02 am 13.1 10:59 am 8.5 4:11 pm 11.8 10:42 pm 4.9 SUNDAY, MARCH 26 5:31 am 13.5 11:31 am 7.9 11:25 pm 5.2 MONDAY, MARCH 27 5:59 am 13.5 12:06 pm 10.5 5:59 pm 12.8 These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.

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Leaving the crease for McMaster

Justin Smith puts his lacrosse career on hold to accept football scholarship MARK BOOTH

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The Delta Islanders’ loss has proven to be the McMaster Marauders’ gain.

For the first time since he was four, Justin Smith is not preparing for the upcoming lacrosse season. The Grade 12 student at South Delta Secondary will instead be focusing on his freshman year playing football at McMaster University.

The 6-foot-4, 270-pound offensive lineman agreed to a scholarship offer from the Hamilton, ON school where he will be joined

by Sun Devils teammate and running back Stef Goulas.

Smith was considered part of a strong trio of homegrown goaltending standouts in the Islanders organization, joining Brody Harris and Jarvis Dashkewytch. One was going to age up to play at the junior ‘A’ level while the other two would share the duties with the Intermediate ‘A’ squad. Now, the depth chart is a little thinner.

The timing of the lacrosse and football seasons, left Smith with a difficult decision. Play box this summer and it would have meant about a week’s rest before he was heading east to prepare for his first university football training camp. Then there was the possibility of an injury.

“It really didn’t cross my mind until two or three weeks ago when my parents asked if I was playing lacrosse this year,” said Smith. “It was all my decision and a really tough one to make. But, in the end, I think it was the right one.”

Four years ago, playing university football was not even on Smith’s radar screen.

He played at the younger age levels with the South Delta Rams before dropping the sport for hockey and lacrosse. By Grade 10 he became intrigued with the gridiron game again and quit hockey. He returned in a big way, suiting up for the South Delta Rams and the Sun Devils.

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Running back Stef Goulas is also headed to McMaster University in Hamilton next fall, making it five players from the South Delta Sun Devils 2017 graduating class continuing their football careers at the collegiate level. up that year, will be continuing their careers with university teams. Grant McDonald (Maine), David Edwards (UBC), Cooper Jones (Carleton) and Goulas are the others.

Although Smith played little in his rookie season with the Sun Devils, he got to be part of two championship teams and watched the seniors earn their opportunities with Canadian university programs.

“I was on the field every day and, honestly, that was one of the reasons I got back into the game so quickly,” said Smith of his Grade 10 year. “It was really good learning from those players and I met a lot who went on to play at universities. That’s when the idea started running through my mind too.

“High school football has been such a good experience and I can’t compare it to anything I have done before. During the season, you are with your teammates usually six days a week and I have met my best friends through football.”

Smith and Goulas not only toured McMaster at the same time, they will also be roommates. They are enrolling into one of the top academic schools in the country where Smith will be pursuing a degree in kinesiology.

“It’s a real good program and considered among the best in North America,” said Smith. “I have always had good grades and figured if I was a good enough athlete I would be able to get onto a team. It’s cool to be going across the country but a little scary too.

From people I have talked to, going out of province for school is a big experience that shapes you more into being an adult.”

As for lacrosse, Smith has now become one of the Islanders’ biggest fans. Last season he shared the intermediate duties with Harris.

“I’m definitely going to miss it a lot but I plan to be at all the home games,” he smiled.

“I know they are going to be in good shape with Brody.”

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Delta Ice Hawks couldn’t solve the Aldergrove Kodiaks’ lenghty home ice win streak to open the PJHL championship series, losing a pair of games.

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The Delta Ice Hawks are hoping to get at least one more crack at ending the Aldergrove Kodiaks’ lengthy home ice winning streak.

The Kodiaks opened the Pacific Junior Hockey League championship series with a pair of victories to make it 18 straight in their own rink without a loss.

The best-of-seven series shifts to Ladner for games three and four on Tuesday and Friday night.

It was way back on Nov. 2 when the Richmond Sockeyes left Aldergrove with a 2-1 victory. Since then, the league’s highest scoring team has been rolling and produced a pair of come-frombehind victories over the weekend to put the Ice Hawks in an early series hole.

In game two on Saturday, goals by Alex Suprynowicz and Harris Pearce gave the visitors a 2-0 lead five minutes into the second period. That’s when the Kodiaks cranked up their game and responded with three goals in as many minutes to take a 3-2 advantage into the final period.

Three consecutive minor penalties set the stage for Cameron Davitt to double

the Aldergrove lead on the power play.

The Kodiaks went on to outshoot Delta 39-18 on the night including an alarming 34-10 margin over the final two periods.

Game one on Friday saw the Kodiaks twice rally from one-goal deficits to pull out a 3-2 win in a highly-entertaining affair. Mark Trotman’s power play goal gave the Hawks a 1-0 advantage after 20 minutes and they took a 2-1 margin into the third thanks to Tetsuya Prior converting a feed from Suprynowicz and Tyson Lin. Matt Oliver tied the game at the 8:16 mark of the third and Quincy Leroux put the Kodiaks in front for good with seven minutes remaining.

The Hawks at least mustered 35 shots on Aldergrove goalie Dawson Rodin but are going to need more offensive production from some key players to push a Kodiaks team that is now 11-1 in the playoffs.

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Delta had a whopping 12 17-year-olds in its line-up for game two Saturday, including affiliate defensemen Isiah Kendricks (U18 Prep, Delta Hockey Academy) and Matthew Dyck (Fraser Valley, Major Midget). The Kodiaks had three.

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