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Minister here for groundbreaking ceremony today for $3.5B bridge

Selfie with the Easter Bunny!

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Broadcaster James Cybulski and family take a selfie with the Easter Bunny during a Corporation of Delta-hosted breakfast last Saturday at the South Delta Recreation Centre. See more photos on Page 21 and at www.delta-optimist.com.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone and Delta North MLA Scott Hamilton are scheduled to be on hand this morning for a groundbreaking ceremony for the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project.

The event is slated for 9:30 a.m. at the former fire hall on Ladner Trunk Road near the Highway 99 junction.

The $3.5-billion project includes construction of a 10-lane tolled bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel as well as an extensive series of highway improvements on both sides of the river. That work includes upgrades on Highway 99 between Bridgeport Road in Richmond and Highway 91 in Delta.

Construction will begin this year and is scheduled to wrap up by 2022. The aging tunnel would then be decommissioned.

When learning of the event, opponents of the project began spreading the word for a possible protest.

Wait to find out if Delta’s a city

Result of alternative approval process expected to be presented to council later this month SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta residents will find out later this month whether they’ll be living in a city.

Last Friday afternoon was the deadline for voters to register their opposition to a municipal proposal to change Delta’s offi-

cial title from Corporation of Delta to City of Delta.

Under what’s called an alternative approval process, Delta council can apply to the province to change its name unless at least 10 per cent of electors sign response forms opposing the initiative.

The Corporation of Delta esti-

mates that 6,993 electors must submit signed response forms in order to prevent council from applying for the change.

During council’s discussion of the initiative last week, CAO George Harvie said the process is now in the hands of the municipal clerk, who will release the numbers after being satisfied

all procedures were followed properly. Those numbers will likely be available in a report to council April 24 or, at the latest, May 8.

All the concerns and questions raised have been logged and will also be presented to council members.

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Delta could soon be considered a city.

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Uncertainty on the river Concerns raised over negative impacts of possible short-term water leases SANDOR GYARMATI

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Those who have water lot leases in Delta are living in fear and uncertainty, says a longtime business owner.

Mike Owen of Ladner Reach Properties, a 28-berth floating home marina and an RV and equipment storage business, is sounding an alarm over the potential of 10-year leases that are reportedly going to be offered to current tenure holders.

If true, it would have a huge impact on anyone trying to do business along the river, said Owen, who is still trying to get answers from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO), which has taken over management of water lots in the lower Fraser from the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority.

Those with tenure, who previously had longer-term leases, were informed last month through a letter and question-and-answer sheet that the ministry has come up with a draft collaborative management agreement with the Musqueam First Nation, which has been granted a stewardship role.

“We were told by FLNRO that the residential leases will come out first. We’re not aware of any as of yet. Our group, the 360 of us that lease

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Ladner businessman Mike Owen says no one is going to invest along the river if they’re only given 10-year water lot leases. along the Fraser, are upset and there’s been so little consultation with us but there seemed to be a lot of consultation with First Nations,” said Owen.

“Some of our people are feeling really dumfounded and some are feeling very betrayed and reluctant to speak out about their own business for fear of being targeted and having their leases turned down, what

little lease they would get.

There’s a fair amount of fear and uncertainty. So we’ll wait until next week and hopefully FLNRO will officially tell us what’s going on.”

Delta council expressed dismay last week after getting word the municipality would only be offered 10-year water lot leases for civic-owned properties at Ladner Harbour, parcels

that were supposed to act as a catalyst for waterfront redevelopment.

Coun. Ian Paton, the Liberal candidate in the upcoming provincial election, said it’s an issue he would speak out against his own party in an effort to make changes.

“It’s a real passion of mine and I really want to see our Ladner waterfront get totally redeveloped

and some great new things happening down there. I would go back to the ministry and say, ‘Hey, can we rejig this thing and get some longer term leases.’

It’s the only way we’re going to get people and business to come forward and participate in redeveloping Ladner,” he said.

Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington said the outcome of the consultation with the Musqueam was a shock, made all the more disappointing by the lack of consultation with leaseholders whose lives and businesses will be impacted.

“I am sorry the municipality is disappointed, however if they had bothered to talk to me about their requests, I might have been able to assist.

The more voices who understand the issue, the better,” she said.

In a newsletter to members, the Floating Home Association of B.C. notes that in addition to uncertainty regarding the water lot leases, it’s difficult to ascertain from the question-and-answer sheet what the Musqueam stewardship outlined in the collaborative management agreement will mean in practice.

The ministry told the Optimist the length of each lease will considered on a case-by-case basis. So while the civic sites are being offered 10 years, that does not mean all leases will also be for 10 years.

Delta is only jurisdiction to call itself a corporation

CONTINUED from Page 1 Council members will be able to analyze the opposition forms and any concerns noted before coming to a decision, so the process isn’t over yet, Harvie explained.

Mayor Lois Jackson said other jurisdictions in

Greater Vancouver have gone through a name change, leaving Delta the last one to do so.

The mayor had earlier noted the name change idea stemmed from people misidentifying the Corporation of Delta as a business when civic offi-

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cials were at a conference in Europe last year. She said that incident sparked discussion about making the change.

Residents have been told the benefits of the reclassification to a city increases recognition of Delta as a local gov-

ernment and removes assumptions that Delta is a private corporation.

As well, it is supposed to boost Delta’s municipal profile and support economic development.

According to the municipality, by statute, to be considered a city, a

municipality must have a population of over 5,000.

Delta’s population is roughly 100,000.

All municipalities are legal corporations, but Delta is the only municipality in the province that actually calls itself a corporation.

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TreesfelledatMemorial for road improvements Additional parking being created near park SANDOR GYARMATI

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Several large trees fronting Memorial Park on Ladner’s 47th Avenue were removed by the municipality last week as part of Delta’s Neighbourhood Road Improvements Plan.

Delta cut down four

mature trees after removing the same number around the corner on 51st Street.

The improvement plan on 47th Avenue, between 51st and Garry streets, will see road widening, a concrete sidewalk built on the south side of 47th Avenue and angled, on-

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street parking. The project will also include angled parking on the west side of 51st Street, a new parking lot built for the Ladner Pioneer Library and future Reach facility, and a raised crosswalk at 47th Avenue and Delta Street.

The improvements also include a water main replacement at 51st Street and repairs to an existing storm sewer.

Engineering director Steven Lan said the smaller trees removed from 51st Street were replanted at Lions Park while a “more than two-for-one” replacement will take place from the larger ones removed along 47th Avenue.

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Mature trees lining Memorial Park in Ladner were removed last Friday as part of road improvements being undertaken by the Corporation of Delta.

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Patriotic project almost ready to bloom South Delta Garden Club has planted 1,000 special tulips to mark Canada’s 150th birthday planted at various locations around Tsawwassen (including the Chevron, The South Delta Garden PetroCan, White Spot Club is celebrating and Tim Hortons at the Canada’s 150th birthday corner of 56th Street and by planting special tulips 12th Avenue) and Ladner around the community.

(McDonald’s, Mountain The club purchased View Manor and Delta 1,000 of the Secondary).

Canada 150 Hedley said the tulips, along tulips could bloom with 200 red anywhere from tulips, for the mid- to late April project. depending on the “We thought weather. this would be a Bulbs were also fun thing to do,” given to club memsaid club mem- Angelika bers for use in their Hedley ber Angelika own gardens.

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The special tulip One of the club’s aims was unveiled last year at is to support projects in Commissioners Park in the beautification of South Ottawa.

Delta, she added.

Its “elegant white bloom The club collabowith red flames bears rated with the Business a striking resemblance Improvement Association to our maple leaf flag,” of Tsawwassen for the according to the National project and has plans to Capital Commission webfollow up the tulips by site, adding that 300,000 of planting begonias, she them would be showcased explained. at its gardens this spring.

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The South Delta Garden Club has planted 1,000 Canada 150 tulips in prominent locations throughout the community. in the nation’s capital last May where she saw the Canada 150 tulips in bloom.

“I thought, ‘Wow,

they’re beautiful.’”

She said the club, which has over 100 members, is interested in promoting gardening in South Delta

and visitors are welcome to attend the group’s monthly meetings.

She said no gardening experience is required to

join the club.

For more information on the garden club, visit www.southdeltagardenclub.ca.

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DPD joins forces with faith community

Symposium at mosque brings religions together to discuss strategies on drug addiction IAN JACQUES

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Faith leaders joined with the Delta Police Department last week to offer their thoughts on the role religion plays in dealing with drug addiction.

The second annual interfaith symposium held at the Baitur Rahman Mosque in Delta brought together panelists representing Islam, Sikhism, Hinduism, Judaism and Christianity. The faith leaders each had a chance to present what their faith offers in terms of support to those who might be addicted to drugs and alcohol and the importance faith plays in kicking the addiction or how accepting religion into your life might stop you from turning to drugs.

Delta police Chief Neil Dubord kicked off the discussion by saying the first step in any journey is always the first step and how those starting a journey towards recovery struggled by taking that first step.

“Whenever I have spoken to anyone who is making the journey, faith is a major part in what they believe in,” said Dubord.

“Consider these statistics from people who accepted a religious faith into their lives: two times more likely not to smoke, three times more likely not to binge drink, four times more likely not to use illicit drugs and six times more

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Police officers joined with faith leaders at a drug symposium last Thursday evening. likely not to smoke weed or pot. Without faith nothing is possible and nothing is impossible, so it is clear that faith plays a most important role in drugs and drug addiction.”

Bishop Shane Faganello representing Christianity (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) said having faith-based beliefs is important, but seeking appropriate medical and counselling treatment are also important when kicking a drug addiction.

“Just like someone who has broken their arm, they might turn to prayer for healing, but they also seek proper medical care,” he

said. “It’s the same with drug addiction. Seek out appropriate medical programs and treatments, prayers, blessings and counselling services, and you can receive and seek improvement in your lives.”

Delta police Sgt. Dave Vaughan-Smith gave a presentation on the fentanyl crisis, why it is dangerous and how the public can protect communities.

“The problem with fentanyl in the use of street drugs is that is it very unpredictable. Users have no idea what they are taking, how strong it could be. It really is a

game of Russian roulette,” Vaughan-Smith said.

“Drug dealers are turning to fentanyl because it is cheap, its potency, it’s easier to get into the country and drug dealers are all about money. It’s much more profitable to cut their drugs with fentanyl.”

Vaughan-Smith encouraged parents to engage with their children about the dangers of drug abuse and in turn encouraged the youth in the audience to also talk about drugs and never be afraid to ask questions.

“It starts at home. It really is just say no,” he said. “Especially now

with the introduction of fentanyl in street drugs.

One time could be the last time, so why do you want to take the risk? It’s just not worth it.”

One of the more powerful speakers of the evening was Danial Akram, who shared his personal journey of drug addiction and recovery.

Akram was a pretty normal kid growing up.

He had lots of friends, was good in school, played sports and was from a good family in Edmonton.

At a young age his father passed away and as his mom, who struggled with several jobs to keep the

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family afloat, thought it would be better to have Danial move back to Pakistan.

It was there, without a lot of guidance or structure, he began to experiment with drugs, specifically heroin, beginning a downward spiral of addiction, recovery, relapse and addiction again that almost killed him.

Finally, his family brought him back to Canada in his late teens to get him the help he needed. Akram is now 24 months clean and sober and is just about to graduate from a two-year recovery program in Surrey.

“Faith, self-love, confidence was what brought me back,” he said. “My turning point is when I had the conversation with my mom and my sisters and I knew that if I didn’t get better, I would lose them forever. That killed me inside. I knew then that I needed to do something and change my life.”

Dubord closed out the evening by asking all in attendance to make a pledge to keep the conversation going.

“Our community is so blessed to have so many great community partners and it’s important that everyone works together to keep talking,” said Dubord. “You have to take this conversation back to your families, your friends.

If we leave this room and let the conversation die, then it serves no purpose.”

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Plans are in the works to redevelop the Chevron station on Ladner Trunk Road.

Triple O’s included in plan for new Ladner Chevron Rezoning proposal submitted to municipal hall IAN JACQUES

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Residents could soon be enjoying Triple O burgers at a re-developed Chevron station in Ladner.

Delta recently received a rezoning application to redevelop the site at 5206 Ladner Trunk Rd. According to deputy director of planning Marcy Sangret, the application is in its early stages.

She said the proposal calls for a renovation of the existing gas station,

including the gas pumps and canopy, the creation of a Triple O Restaurant with 15 seats inside and a small patio, an updated Town Pantry convenience store and landscaping.

There is no drive-thru for the Triple O’s in the application.

A sign notifying residents of the application has been installed and a resident notification letter has been sent out, according to Sangret.

The application will go through a review at munic-

ipal hall before being presented to Delta council for consideration. If given preliminary approval by council, it would go to a public hearing.

Sangret said it would be at least a month, possibly longer, before the application gets to council.

The only other Triple O’s connected to a Chevron in the area is in East Delta on Ladner Trunk Road at 96th Street. The Chevron in Tsawwassen on 56th Street has a Town Pantry only.

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Murphy’s Law

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TED MURPHY

uch of the news about the newspaper industry in recent years has focused on job losses and title closures, so it’s heartening to be part of a success story.

The Optimist celebrated its 95th birthday last month, making it, if my recollection of an Edgar Dunning story is accurate, the second oldest continuously operated business in Delta, behind only the Royal Bank. Keeping any business afloat for almost a century is a remarkable accomplishment but to do so in an ever-changing media landscape is all the more impressive.

There are obviously a number of factors that contribute to such longevity but I believe the biggest has to do with community. People want to feel connected to the place they live and a newspaper plays an important role in accomplishing that objective.

When I encounter people who have a doom and gloom outlook for all newspapers, including the Optimist and its community brethren, I raise two salient points, the first of which is the fact it’s virtually impossible to find an equivalent news source.

Watch the 6 o’clock news or pick up a daily paper and you’re hard-pressed to find out much about your own community, particularly if you live in South Delta. There are less traditional forms dotting the Internet and on social media where you’ll find a smattering of local content, but in terms of a convenient package of information about the place you call home, delivered at no cost right to your door, there’s still nothing that compares to a community newspaper.

The other point uses the same premise, but as it relates to advertisers.

Businesses have an ever-growing number of ways to get their message out to potential customers, but the ability for local shops and services to hit every doorstep in their trade area in a costeffective manner trumps all other forms of advertising in both cost and market penetration.

OK, I know I’m hugely biased on this one, but providing information people want while offering merchants an economical way to reach customers is a pretty sound business model.

I’m not suggesting there aren’t challenges, but the future of community newspapers, including the one you’re reading, continues to be bright.

Legalized marijuana will soon be a new reality for everyone

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man smoking marijuana passed me on the street the other day. It was the pungent smell that first caught my attention and when I looked up I saw a well-dressed, middle-aged man getting high on his way to who knows where. I thought, “Get used to it, this is the future.”

At the risk of sounding like an old curmudgeon, I am not waving the cannabis flag with excitement over the federal government’s announcement that as of July 1, 2018 recreational marijuana will be legal in Canada for anyone over 18.

Instead I am dreading the pot shops I predict will be popping up in South Delta because, guaranteed, marijuana retailers will be coming to a shopping centre near you. You’ll soon be able to buy a bag of edible pot gummies or a few joints to liven up your Saturday night after your weekly grocery shop at Thrifty Foods.

Grade 12 students streaming out of Delta and South Delta secondary schools will be able to head to the local pot shop once they turn 18 and choose from a variety of cannabis products tailored to young adults. Your granny will be able to serve pot brownies at her tea parties legally.

Community Comment INGRID ABBOTT

It’s a whole new world.

Don’t get me wrong, I am not against pot. My 86-year-old stepmother is almost blind from macular degeneration. She smokes pot every evening to help with eye pain, and as a sleep aid. It’s a life saver with medicinal benefits for many.

I understand the case for legalization, which will take it out of the hands of organized crime, and control the quality content of cannabis. Court time won’t be wasted on pot offences, tax revenues will increase and its production will create jobs.

Legalization bothers me because of the message it sends to our most vulnerable: the youth. Whatever way you want to interpret it, legalizing pot says that it’s a safe drug and you may

use it at your own discretion. I believe for some people marijuana is a gateway to harder drugs, it’s proven to affect young brains and it affects motivation and productivity if it’s used every day.

Governments claim they will use the new tax revenue for drug education and drug addiction programs, and pot will be treated as a public health issue like tobacco and alcohol. CIBC estimates legal pot revenues will be $5 billion a year for the federal and provincial governments and will prove to be an annual $22.6-billion boost to the Canadian economy. That’s a lot of weed consumption.

The Liberal government believes marijuana is here to stay, it’s a reality and we need to make sure there is enforcement, education and protection for the vulnerable. Our mayor and council will have the big responsibility of drafting bylaws dealing with how to regulate the sale of pot in Delta.

We have a lot to lose as we make our way down the unknown road of legalized marijuana. Let’s handle it with care as the future of our youth is dependent upon it.

Ingrid Abbott is a freelance broadcaster and writer who did inhale and still doesn’t care for pot.

April 5, 2017 The Delta Optimist A9

Letters

Selective memory at play

Editor: Re: Nine reasons he won’t vote NDP, letter to the editor, March 24 After reading Curtis MacDonald’s letter, I wonder what sort of life he has lived since he describes life from the early 1970s.

He’s forgotten how much his beloved Liberals have increased MSP premiums, especially over the last decade, only to now change course and be willing to abolish them (very shortly).

He’s forgotten about the convention centre debacle in Vancouver which ended up costing at least twice the original estimate. He’s forgotten about the provincial debt climbing from $27 billion to almost $80 billion under so-called

balanced budgets.

He’s forgotten the promise of retiring this debt

by Premier Christy Clark before the last election with all the revenue and new jobs from LNG that was supposed to happen under her stewardship.

Has it happened or did I miss it?

I suppose he remembers the fast cats and their cost overruns, but won’t remember the new technologies that were introduced to the Lower Mainland labour market by this program and the taxes paid by the local employees into the local economies, unlike the ferries being built overseas that have done nothing to help employment or our tax base.

He certainly has forgotten about the proposed overnight closing of Delta Hospital’s ER. A small but very efficient acute care hospital is now a day surgery centre.

I suppose he’s looking forward to the new parking lot on Highway 99 northbound the 10-lane bridge will create.

He’s forgotten who introduced the ALR, but is probably ashamed to remember which government has repeatedly allowed it to be eroded and abused by its supporters It’s time for a change and for Delta residents to remember how they have been shafted these last 12 years.

John Murphy

Maybe feds think bridge is waste of money

Editor: Re: No bridge money in budget, March 24 The recent article indicating the federal government will not be providing funding for the bridge makes you wonder if the federal government also thinks it is a big waste of taxpayers’ money.

If it was not eligible because it was already underway, wouldn’t our shrewd politicians in

Victoria have known this and planned accordingly.

We are not talking about chump change.

For them to say the multiple-billion-dollar project will go ahead anyways shows a lack of concern for how they spend our tax dollars. Heck, they can just raise the tolls, no skin off their backs.

A toll is just another tax. I don’t understand why we as taxpayers don’t

seem to care.

The government says it can’t afford it and we just go along for the ride. If it can’t afford it, then build something it can afford like another tunnel.

I am not against a bridge but I am against having to pay another tax to cross it. As a South Delta resident, I won’t have any realistic alternate routes.

Gerry Evans

Better to build running track at Winskill Park

Editor: Re: Turf field replacement welcome, but track at SDSS still needs work, letter to the editor, March 31 I agree the track is in dire need of repair. More importantly, it needs lighting. As someone who uses the track, it gives me the “heebee jeebees” to walk

there at night.

I believe, however, a track would be far better utilized at Winskill Park.

Winskill Park has become a very popular, multi-use park with lighting. I would suggest a track around a soccer field similar to the well-used Minoru Park in Richmond.

It would attract a lot more users than the track at SDSS. Ironically, 25 years ago Winskill Park used to give me the “heebee jeebees” to walk through at night, but with lighting and upgrades, it has a much safer feel too it.

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Parks system celebrating anniversary It’s been 50 years since regional gov’t created network of green spaces in Greater Vancouver NICO HERNANDEZ

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The regional parks system is celebrating 50 years of connecting Metro Vancouver residents with nature.

The parks system was created in 1967 to preserve the ecological health of the region and create a passive environment for people to enjoy. What started with four parcels has now grown to 23 regional parks,

three park reserves, two ecological conservancy areas and five greenways.

Two regional parks, Boundary Bay and Deas Island, are located in Delta.

“Back in the 1960s, our planners recognized the importance of setting aside green spaces in our rapidly developing region, and have continued to enhance our regional parks system ever since,” said Metro Vancouver

board chair Greg Moore.

Regional parks receive more than 11 million visits per year.

Originally established in 1969, Boundary Bay Regional Park is a mecca for birds and birders and features a network of trails. It’s also home to Centennial Beach, historic Cammidge House, picnic facilities and more.

Located on the banks of the Fraser River, Deas Island Regional Park was

added to the system in 1981. Its tall cottonwood trees line abundant walking paths and a surrounding wetland is home to eagles, frogs and otters.

In celebration of 50 years and to encourage residents to discover new beaches, forests, rivers, trails and wetlands, Metro Vancouver has introduced the Regional Parks Passport, a soft-cover booklet that lists public events, and includes maps

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Known for its tree-lined walking trails, Deas Island Regional Park on the banks of the Fraser River was added to the system in 1981. and facts about the history, wildlife and notable features of each regional park.

There will also be events, ranging from strolling through a butterfly garden in Burnaby Lake to watching wildlife in Campbell Valley, at regional parks to mark the anniversary.

Sunday in the Park will be held in Boundary Bay on June 18, while Starry Night is set for Deas Island on Aug. 19. In addition to its customary pancake breakfast, Sunday in the Park will have an interactive display this year in which people can learn about the regional parks system.

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Rockwell leads board of B.C. Parks Foundation SANDOR GYARMATI

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Tsawwassen resident Karla Rockwell will chair a new foundation whose goal is to generate private revenue to promote and improve B.C.’s provincial parks.

The provincial government last week announced the first board of the B.C. Parks Foundation, comprised of 10 individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.

Separate from government, the foundation’s goals include funding conservation and restoration projects as well as funding research projects to better understand biological and ecological diversity.

The foundation will also try connecting people to parks, including acquiring funding for educational and cultural programming, collaborative marketing campaigns and inspir-

ing people to become stewards of parks.

Rockwell, a human resources consultant and former head of physician recruitment for Fraser Health, told the Optimist the board, whose membership includes wildlife artist Robert Bateman, is not taking on a stewardship role.

“We will be independent but I believe the government alone shouldn’t be doing all the funding and enhancement of the parks. I think there’s significant work that private citizens and companies and communities can do to enhance the value and the significance of the parks,” she said.

Saying B.C. has a parks system unrivaled anywhere in the world, Rockwell noted it’s the first such foundation in Canada.

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Spring cleaning not like it was a generation ago Mom would go all out, even washing the walls

Living Matters

BARBARA GUNN

I am not my mother’s child — at least when it comes to spring cleaning.

I remember her routine well. Right about now, as soon as the sunshine began to highlight the smudges on the windows, my mother would get to work.

“I’m doing your room this week,” she would inform me.

That meant that the walls would be washed — yes, washed. The curtains would be laundered and the clothes closet reorganized and the mattress vacuumed. The process would take a week —

sometimes two — and involve dozens of dusters, several rolls of paper towels and more than a little Spic and Span. And then she’d move on to another room.

My mother was a woman of her generation.

I don’t know whether she learned this ritual from her own mother, or whether she’d read an article in Better Homes and Gardens telling her to get a move on, or whether she possessed a copy of the Good Wife’s Manifesto.

You know, the manual that instructed her to not only scour the home come spring, but to greet her husband post-work in pearls, heels and a freshly ironed frock.

No matter.

She did her thing, and I do mine. And my thing does not involve heels, pearls or frocks, freshly ironed or otherwise.

Sure, spring is here, and sure, I have noticed the smudges on the windows, and sure, I have reached for the glass cleaner and

the paper towels.

But that’s about it. No wall washing for this gal.

I applaud the resourcefulness my dear mother used to show, but come spring, I’d rather ignore the mattress and the clothes closet and do other things. Like get out the bike, say. Or the picnic basket. Or the golf clubs.

Or the tennis racket. Or the bocce set.

If other people in my household feel inclined to wash their curtains, more power to them. But chances are, they won’t.

If other people want to vacuum the furniture and dust the lampshades and sweep beneath the beds, that would be wonderful. But chances are, they won’t.

Our abode, alas, may accumulate many more dust bunnies than my mother would have found acceptable, but heck, that’s not the end of the world.

We’ll get to the cleaning at some point, I guess.

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At Home

Even well maintained lawns are vulnerable Shade, spills, foot traffic, mowing patterns and wildlife can all contribute to damage

A beautiful lawn is a goal for many homeowners. Some homeowners may find that lovely lawns may last momentarily, only to disappear when damage — be it pest-, weather- or child-related — sets in.

While well-established turf can be resilient, even the best maintained lawns can be vulnerable.

Preventing lawn damage first involves getting to the root of the problem.

• Lack of sunlight: All plants need the proper ratio of sunlight to grow.

Too much sunlight and plant blades can scorch.

Too little sunlight and grass may turn brown and die. Although there are shade-tolerant varieties of grass, homeowners also can explore alternative landscapes. Work in a garden bed or create a design that utilizes gravel or mulch.

Avoid aggressively pruning back trees to give the lawn more sunlight in that area, as this may just dam-

grass beneath and cause the lawn to die quickly.

Make sure that no items are left on the lawn for an extended period of time.

• Mowing patterns: Running the mower in the same pattern over and over can cause ruts in the grass that lead to damage, so avoid mowing in the same direction on consecutive cuts. Avoid mowing on very hot days or when the lawn is soggy. Both can cause tracks to form in the lawn.

• Mowers: Dull lawn mower blades can damage lawns, as can mowing too fast. Grass blades can be torn, snapped and more, resulting in brown spots.

• Wildlife: Animals and insects can destroy turf roots. Animals or insects may feed on the grass from underneath its surface, compromising the lawn’s ability to procure nutrients and water. Animals like moles or raccoons may feed on grubs in the lawn, and treating for grubs can alleviate torn-up turf.

Walking on the lawn can cause soil compaction that eventually leads to damage. age the trees.

• Chemical spills: Gasoline and fertilizer spills and pesticide applications in high concentrations can cause the lawn to yellow or brown in spots. Carefully refill lawn

gas tanks and fertilizer spreaders on the sidewalk or driveway to avoid overflow onto the lawn. If spills occur, flood the area promptly with water to dilute.

• Foot traffic: Lawns can

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Aeration can relieve soil compaction. If a certain

area has become the de facto pathway, install a paver, gravel or concrete walkway in that spot.

• Debris: Leaving a tool, kids’ toys, piece of wood or any debris on the lawn can quickly suffocate the

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At Home

Don’t be afraid to go bold with paint colours

Painting is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to transform the look of a space. Paint colours can dramatically change the mood and the design of a home. And depending on a homeowner’s goals, paint can make a statement or blend into the background.

Many people are now looking to bold colours to make spaces stand out.

But choosing a paint colour can be challenging.

Homeowners looking to update walls and complement decor may want to look at some of the more impactful colours that Pantone indicates will be popular for the 2017 season. Primrose Yellow, Lapis Blue, Flame, Pink Yarrow, and Greenery are some of the more eye-catching selections.

Once colours are selected, consider these guidelines for using bolder colours in

room designs.

• Decide how big an impact you want to make.

Are you looking for colour overload or just a small focal point of vivid colour?

Remember, using bold colour doesn’t mean every wall must be lathered in that hue. Instead, select one wall to serve as an accent point and use that spot as your bold colour display. Otherwise, rely on bold colours to dress up otherwise mundane areas, such as the back wall of a cupboard or moldings and trim.

• Try bold in a small space. Many people are surprised at how well bold colours work in small spaces. Powder rooms can be an ideal spot to experiment with paint colours.

Try deep colours that can make the area seem intimate and even exotic.

Dark, bold hues can be toned down by different

Try bold colours on an accent wall or in a small space. accents, such as neutral coloured fixtures and towels.

• Go bold in the kitchen.

Incorporate a splash of colour in the kitchen without going overboard. Try an appliance or design fixture in a bright shade.

Or paint the inside of the cabinets in your favorite colour and install glass inserts in the cabinet doors so everyone gets a peek of the colour beyond.

A neutral kitchen also can be brightened up with the use of silverware, dishes,

pots and pans, and other kitchen items featured in bold hues.

• Stick to boldness on interchangeable items.

Those who like to experiment with colour may find they like to switch out the colours now and again.

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Strategies for creating a child-friendly home

Maintaining a home that is welcoming and kidfriendly can be challenging. Kids are full of energy and often times put fun ahead of tidiness.

No matter how energetic their youngsters are, parents can still employ several strategies to ensure their homes are both sophisticated and childfriendly.

• Consider an open floor plan. Rooms that flow into one another make it easier to keep tabs on children.

Such rooms also allow residents and guests to mingle in separate rooms but not be too far away from one another.

• Choose washable fabrics. Upholstery will need to stand up to the abuse kids can dish out. Sofas and chairs with slipcovers can be advantageous because many slipcovers can be easily removed and laundered. Patterned fabrics will hide some stains, while treated fabrics may resist liquid spills for easier cleanup.

plenty of seating.

Sectionals give children ample room to spread out. And ample seating ensures there is enough room for kids to invite their friends over to hang out.

• Think outside pink and blue. For Rooms don’t have to lose their sophistication to be kid-friendly. children’s rooms, make sure they’re • Create a catch-all colourful, but conspot. Special bins or other sider other hues to give the organizational tools in rooms some personality. the entryway can help to Focus on a hobby or activcull clutter when children ity and borrow the colour come in the house from scheme from the accessoschool or play. Be sure to ries used for decorating. keep cubbies, containers • Hang whimsical artand coat hooks at a childwork. Employ framing and friendly height. lighting to make kids’ art• Look for high-traffic work look like professional rugs. Rugs designed for pieces. Routinely change high-traffic areas will be the pictures when a new more forgiving when chillook is desired. dren march across them • Designate a place for several times per day. play. Devote an entire There are no rules that say room or a nook in a house you can’t bring an outdoor for imaginative play. Store rug inside, and these rugs toys here so these items tend to be easier to clean. will not create clutter in • Ensure there is individual bedrooms.

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At Home

Determine plant’s tolerance if putting it in a shady location

Plants need sunlight to thrive and grow, but some need less sunlight than others.

People who find their landscapes are less supportive to sun-loving plants can choose from a variety of shade-tolerant plants, shrubs and trees.

Shade tolerance refers to a plant’s ability to withstand low levels of light.

Certain plants have adapted this feature to survive in the wild.

Plants that grow at the base of forest floors, for example, will get less sunlight than others outside of the tree canopy. Such adaptations enable a wide variety of foliage to grow even though they are not exposed to much sunlight.

While sun-loving plants often have broad leaves and expend significant energy to capture sunlight for photosynthesis, shadetolerant plants expend less energy and tend to be more efficient consumers of soil nutrients and sunlight.

Before choosing plants for an existing landscape, it’s important to assess the level of shade or sun the plants will receive.

• Heavy shade: Heavy shade is when no direct sunlight reaches a plant.

This occurs at the base of northern-facing walls or beneath thick tree canopies.

• Full sun: Areas that receive full sun enjoy direct sunlight between six and eight hours per day.

• Moderate shade: These sites have reflected sunlight that may come off of water features.

• Light shade: Plants in these areas will get partially filtered or dappled sunlight.

Once homeowners understand which type of shade they are dealing with, they can then visit nurseries and select their plants. Most greenery comes with care instructions that include recommendations regarding the amount of shade/sunlight the plant will need to do well. If further assistance is needed, a knowledgeable employee can make suggestions based on landscape needs.

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• Amethyst flower: Browallia hybrids offer star-shaped blooms of blue and violet. These plants will billow out of hanging baskets or containers, and they prefer warm shade or filtered sunlight.

• Coleus: The coleus, Solenostemon scutellarioides, is another perennial that can have a variety of different leaf colours and striations.

• Witch hazels: These are a genus in the family Hamamelidacea, which has four different species in North America.

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• Bayberry: Myrica pensylvanica can grow in partial shade as a hedge or natural property divider. The leaves of this shrub are aromatic when crushed. The shrub will produce tiny, gray/white fruits in late summer.

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At Home

Warmer temperatures mean it’s cleaning time

Warmer days are here and what better way to spend them than... cleaning? Although enjoying the great outdoors is probably high on many a to-do list come spring, by the end of winter, homes can probably do with a muchneeded overhaul.

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Use a pillowcase on ceiling fan blades to clear the dust and keep it from cascading to the floor.

2. Blinds and curtains Heavy window treatments can be removed and replaced with more gauzy fabrics. This lets in more light and warmth from the sun. Many curtains can be freshened up right in the laundry, but blinds may require a bit more effort. If the blinds can be snapped out of the brackets, place them in a tub full of vinegar, dish soap and water. Allow them to soak and then rinse with the shower nozzle. Stationary blinds can be cleaned by using an old sock over your hand dipped in a vinegar-andwater solution.

3. Change linens Remove and launder bed linens. While the linens are in the wash, thoroughly dust all furniture and vacuum the carpets.

From ceiling fans and blinds to grout and vents, spring is the perfect time to clean around the house.

Move furniture so you can reach areas where dust gathers, such as under the bed or dresser.

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that become dislodged, and then change the furnace filter.

6. Clean out the refrigerator Now is a great time to remove any of those mystery containers growing fuzzy experiments in the back of the refrigerator. Take the food out of the refrigerator and use a food-safe cleaner to scour the shelves and inside of crisper drawers.

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Decks used to primarily be made from pressuretreated lumber. While lumber remains a popular material, more and more homeowners are opting for composite decking products.

As anyone who has pressure-washed, stained and sealed wood decks can attest, such spaces require lots of upkeep to look new year after year.

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much less maintenance, making them highly attractive to homeowners who would rather spend time using their decks instead of maintaining them.

Composite decking is any type of decking material that is formulated from different recycled materials. The majority of these materials include hard plastic and wood shavings of pulp. Unlike wood, which can fade, crack and rot, composite decking, which has been available for roughly a decade, does not degrade quickly and requires little upkeep.

Available in a variety of wood colours to match outdoor decor, composite decks also can feature artificial wood grains to

make them look similar to wood planks. Although composite decks are not completely impervious to the elements, with some occasional washing to impede mold growth and new technology that has improved stain-resistance, many of the pitfalls of other materials can be avoided with composite decks.

Composite decks do have a few drawbacks.

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Community

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lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater

music adapted and arranged by David Weinstein

book by Doug Wright

based on the story by Hans Christian Anderson and the Disney film

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Guild exhibition to feature Rotary calendar images

South Delta Artists Guild members have been invited to submit up to three original paintings depicting familiar local spots for a chance to have an image chosen for the Ladner Rotary Club’s 2018 fundraising calendar.

All entries will be displayed at Embracing South Delta, a show and sale that opens tomorrow at Gallery 1710, home to the guild.

A team of jurors will choose 24 semi-finalists, each of whom will receive a cash prize. Finalists will be chosen by Rotary members.

The Rotary Club of Ladner celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The

calendar, its annual fundraising project, has been going for over 15 years.

To date, it has raised well over 300,000, enabling the club to undertake projects to strengthen the community.

In the past, Rotary has also collaborated with Delta Photo Club for calendar images.

Visitors to the show will see an impressive range of artworks presented in a variety of mediums, including oils, watercolours, pastel, acrylic and mixed media. The winning artworks will depict a range of seasons and locations.

The public is invited

to an opening reception this Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Many artists will be in attendance and light refreshments will be served. Live music will be provided by The Ancient Light 88rs.

Embracing South Delta will run from April 6 to 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday to Sunday.

Gallery 1710 is adjacent to the South Delta Recreation Centre on 56th Street in Tsawwassen.

The South Delta Artists Guild is a non-profit society open to any visual artist.

New members are always welcome. Visit www. southdeltaartistsguild.com to learn more.

Major University hearing study seeks participants.

Connect Hearing, with a leading hearing researcher at Ryerson University, seeks participants for a hearing study investigating the factors that can influence better hearing. All participants will have a hearing test provided at no charge. Qualifying participants may also receive a demo of the latest hearing technology.

The data collected from this study will be used to further our understanding of hearing loss and improve life-changing hearing healthcare across Canada.

Why Research Hearing Loss?

Deep inside our ears are several thousand microscopic “hair cells.” These cells are arranged in rows and each cell is responsible for hearing a specific pitch, similar to the keys on a piano. As we age, some of these cells become damaged… from loud noises, chronic conditions, or the process of aging itself. Just like a

hearing loss will wait ten years before seeking help.2 This is because at the beginning stages of hearing loss people often find they can “get by” without help, however as the problem worsens this becomes increasingly harder to do. By studying those people having difficulty in noise or with television, we hope to identify key factors impacting these difficulties and further understand their influence on the treatment process.

Interested people can register to be a part of this lifechanging hearing study* by calling: 1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study. piano with damaged keys, an ear with damaged hair cells will make things sound muffled and distorted.

For some people this loss of clarity is only a problem at noisy restaurants or in the car, but for others it makes listening a struggle throughout the entire day.

It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to 87 have some degree of hearing loss,1 but most do not seek treatment right away. In fact, the average person with

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1. Cruickshanks, K. L., Wiley, T. L., Tweed, T. S., Klein, B. E. K., Klein, R, Mares-Perlman, J. A., & Nondahl, D. M. (1998). Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Older Adults in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin: The Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study. Am. J. Epidemiol. 148 (9), 879-886.

2. National Institutes of Health. (2010).

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Community Easter Bunny makes an early appearance in Tsawwassen PHOTOS BY GORD GOBLE

The Corporation of Delta hosted Breakfast with the Easter Bunny last Saturday at the South Delta Recreation Centre. The annual event featured crafts, storytime, an Easter egg hunt and more. See more photos at www.delta-optimist.com.

Starting April 24, we’re improving bus service in Richmond and Delta.

It’s all part of the biggest transportation expansion in nearly a decade. Find out what improvements TransLink is bringing to your neighbourhood at translink.ca/servicechanges

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Community Guests welcome. For more information, please visit www.deltaphotoclub.com.

Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Delta Photo Club meets this Wednesday, April 5 for digital competition evening.

DPC assembles Wednesdays at KinVillage Community Centre at 7 p.m. (socializing and setup) 7:30 p.m. start.

The Delta HUB Cycling Committee is meeting on Thursday, April 6, 7 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library (Meeting Room). Attend our monthly meetings and support local action to improve cycling safety and connectivity for all ages & abilities. Open to the public; no experience is required. Info: https://bikehub.ca/delta.

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Call 604-943-0225 to make an appointment. Service is free but donations will be accepted.

Deltones Toastmasters Club meet on the first and third Thursday each month (7 to 9 p.m.) at Fraser Health Unit, 4470 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Next meetings are April 6 and April 20. Guests are always welcome. Email lornawynn217@ me.com or call Lorna 604328-6971 for more info.

Ladner Parkinson’s support group meets Saturday, April 8, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at McKee Centre. This group is for people living with Parkinson’s and/or the people who care for them. We meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information call Dave or Gloria at 604-948-0156.

Good Hound Training presents Walks ‘N Wags Pet First Aid Workshop on Saturday, April 8, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Presenter Mallory Richards will be demonstrating on her dog Blue so leave your own pets at home.

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

to join, that includes BC Golf, affiliation fee and prizes. Any woman interested in joining please contact the Pro Shop at 604-948-4653 for more information.

Saturday, April 15 from noon to 2 p.m. A game for all ages, all levels of play, competitive or casual. Club members will greet you and give an introduction to the game.

AmbassadorsTsawwassen Toastmasters: April 11 at 7 p.m. Regular club meeting at St. David’s Anglican Church, 1115-51A Street, Tsawwassen; enter through gymnasium door. Ambassadors always welcome guests. For more info contact Karentaipalus@ gmail.com.

SENIORS

Ladner United Church, in conjunction with the Canadian Diabetes Association, will host a Food Skills for Families course at Ladner United Church one morning a week for six weeks, starting April 13.

Preregistration is required for this series of free cooking classes. To register please call Sepia Sharma at 604507-5445.

ElderCollege Delta presents Author and Futurist Guy Dauncey at Ladner’s Cedar Park Church on Saturday, April 15 at 10 a.m.

A new economy is emerging based on cooperation and kindness...can it replace capitalism? Come and join us to explore The Economics of Kindness. Free presentation but registration is required.

Email eldercollegedelta@ kinvillage.org or phone 604943-0262.

Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club (northwest corner of Winskill Park) hosts an open house

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Shari’s Saturday Social Dance, Saturday April 8, dress style optional but flapper era is the theme.

KinVillage Community Centre 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen, Doors open at 7 dancing 7:30 to 11 p.m.

Dance to a wide variety of CD music. Tickets at the door, $12 for members $14 for non-members, includes mid-evening goodies. Cash or cheque only please. To reserve a table, call Shari at 604-943-8755.

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.

Call 604-943-0225.

FUND RAISERS 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 noon. Secure shredding (by donation) from 9 a.m. to noon. Come and check out the wide variety of tools and toys, books and boots, clothes and kitchenware and many other gently used items.

Reach for the Stars Fundraising Gala - please join us! April 8, 2017, 5 p.m. at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Tickets are $125, purchase online at www.reachforthestarsevent.org or call 604-946-6622 ext. 0.

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.

ARTS 12 Angry Men by Reginald Rose and directed by Carroll Lefebvre runs at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre (1172-56th St.) until April 8 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m.).

Adults $18. Seniors and students $15. Reservations recommended. Call 604288-2415.

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 PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY PJHL Championship Series Game #1 Aldergrove 3 Delta 2 Game #2 Aldergrove 4 Delta 2 Game #3 Aldergrove 5 Delta 2 Game #4 Delta 6 Aldergrove 5 Game #5 Delta 3 Aldergrove 2 Game #6 Aldergrove 3 Delta 2 Playoff Scoring Leaders G A Q. Leroux (Ald) 8 10 C. Davitt (Ald) 7 11 C. Cuthbert (Del) 5 13 E. Callegari (Ald) 12 5 M. Oliver (Ald) 10 6 J. Deyrmenjian (Del) 8 8 K. Bosko (Ald) 4 10 J. Lagler (Ald) 0 13 A. Rota (Gran) 6 6 G. Dhaliwal (Del) 7 4 D. Padgham (Ald) 2 9 D. White (Ald) 6 4 C, Schroeder (Ald) 3 7 D. Rubin (Del) 1 9 M. Trotman (Del) 6 2 T. Andrews (Rmd) 4 4 Halen Cordoni (RM) 4 4 J. De Waal (Ald) 4 4 H. Pearce (Del) 4 4 A. Methorst (Del) 4 3

Pts 18 18 18 17 16 16 14 13 12 11 11 10 10 10 8 8 8 8 8 7

LOCAL TIDES

Pacific Standard Time.

Height in feet

THURSDAY, APRIL 6 3:22 am 13.8 9:40 am 8.5 2:28 pm 10.8 8:58 pm 5.2 FRIDAY, APRIL 7 4:07 am 10:26 am 3:46 pm 9:55 pm

13.8 7.9 11.2 5.6

SATURDAY, APRIL 8 4:45 am 13.8 11:04 am 6.9 4:48 pm 11.8 10:45 pm 5.9 SUNDAY, APRIL 9 5:17 am 11:39 am 5:42 pm 11:30 pm

13.5 6.2 12.1 6.6

MONDAY, APRIL 10 5:45 am 12:13 pm 6:30 pm

13.5 5.6 12.5

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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Naylor has choice to make PJHL coach of the year deciding whether he’ll return to Ice Hawks next season MARK BOOTH

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Hockey coach and a hockey dad. Darren Naylor was able to do both this season. Next year might present a few challenges.

The Delta Ice Hawks general manager and head coach admits he has some pondering to do over the next few weeks after guiding the team to within two games of winning the Pacific Junior Hockey League championship. The PJHL coach of the year recipient did it with a very young line-up that included his own son Jordan in net.

The recently turned 17-year-old had an outstanding rookie season, starting every game in the playoffs and finishing with a 2.56 goals against average and a .916 save percentage. His 52-save performance in last week’s 3-2 season-ending, double overtime loss was very likely his final game as an Ice Hawk.

Naylor nearly made the jump right to junior “A” from major midget last fall before coming to Delta in late September. Now the resumé for the former Team B.C. U16 member is even better.

“I’m so proud of him as a coach and as a dad,” said Darren Naylor, who never once brought attention to his son during the season unless he was asked about it. “From a personal level, I think he is ready. This was a great experience for him and all our younger players. How can they not benefit from this?”

Where Jordan ends up next season could determine where his dad will be.

The Ice Hawks are expected to soon be under new ownership. Naylor has already been approached regarding continuing next season. The team has an evaluation camp scheduled for June at Tilbury Ice. Now, he needs to determine if he wants to make the significant commitment again.

“We will see what happens. You will be the first to know,” smiled the Aldergrove resident. “I have put a lot of elbow grease (into this team).

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Darren Naylor guided the Delta Ice Hawks to within two wins of the PJHL championship this season.

It’s hard coaching. It’s a real roller coaster and I’m emotionally drained right now. But the players that are already calling to play here next year are highend kids.

“I’m going to hop on a plane and go away to Las Vegas for a few days where I will think about it. I just don’t know how much (of Jordan’s career) I want to miss. I also have some goals and aspirations too.

We will see how it goes.”

Jordan isn’t the only Ice Hawk expected to jump to the next level. The club has already announced 18-year-old Jonathan Stein has committed to the B.C. Hockey League’s Langley Rivermen. There are several more worthy candidates, including 16-yearold defenceman Magnus Cheung who played well beyond his years and 17-year-old local product Jordan Bogress, who led all rookies in scoring.

Regardless, the Hawks will still have a solid core of returning players and should be in an excellent position to contend for the PJHL title again next season. They just hope there

PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

Jordan Naylor had an outstanding rookie season in net for the Ice Hawks. is a familiar face behind the bench.

Icing…

The PJHL off-season arrived last Wednesday and it ignited several major announcements.

At the top of the list was the league expanding to 11 teams next season with the addition of the Langley Trappers. The club will play out of the George Preston Recreational

Centre and be affiliated with the BCHL’s Langley Rivermen.

According to PJHL chair Doug Paterson, there is a good chance a 12th team could be added for the 2017-18 campaign as well with Cloverdale and White Rock being the leading candidates. The only thing standing in the way is securing ice time, which can be a significant hurdle.

It was also a busy week for Paterson’s Richmond Sockeyes. The club announced it will be hosting the 2018 Cyclone Taylor Cup. With that comes an automatic berth into the four-team provincial showcase tournament that includes champions from the Kootenay International, Vancouver Island and PJHL leagues.

The Sockeyes will have a different head coach at the helm with Tsawwassen resident Steve Robinson taking over for Judd Lambert. Robinson has enjoyed plenty of success guiding Seafair Midget AAA team in recent years.

Lambert stepped down for personal reasons. The Ladner resident has his own law firm and a young family. He guided his son’s atom rep team with South Delta Minor last season.

Elsewhere, former Ice Hawks general manager Peter Zerbinos now has the same role with the Port Moody Panthers. His first order of business was relieving interim head coach Mike Renner, who was quickly snapped up by the Mission City Outlaws.

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Sports

All Delta Hockey Academy affair in finals

Green team captures CSSHL Bantam Varsity championship last month in Penticton

Delta Hockey Academy left little doubt why it will be adding a second Bantam Prep team for the 2017-18 Canadian School Sport Hockey League season.

For the third straight year, DHA absolutely dominated the CSSHL Bantam Varsity level with both its teams reaching the championship game.

In the end, the Varsity Green team defeated Varsity White 5-2 last month in Penticton.

The victory capped an unbeaten season for the Varsity Greens.

They rolled to a 25-0-0 record in league play, then playoff wins over Pursuit of Excellence (10-2), Okanagan Hockey Academy (9-3), DHA White (3-1), International Hockey Academy (7-0) and Edge School of Athletes (10-2).

Russell Howlett scored the go-ahead goal of the championship game to send the Greens on their way to victory.

The Whites, which are considered DHA’s third tier Bantam team, also enjoyed a solid season, finishing second in league

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The DHA Varsity Green team show off their championship banner. play with a 19-5-1 record.

Their only losses at the

championships were to the DHA Greens.

Next season, DHA will be icing two teams at Bantam Prep and just one at Bantam Varsity.

The DHA Greens’ roster also includes: Nathan Kilpatrick, Alex Serraglio, Zachary Sherwin, Landon Walter, Sammy May, Carson Latimer, Austin Ungurean, Holden Cardinal, Carson Hemenway, Alec Scouras, Jackson Marriott, Ty Gagno, Lukas Olson, Tanner Attew, Braden Blace, Mark Thurston, Braedy Euerby and Jacob Sherwood.

League individual

awards included Hemenway being named the league’s top defenceman, while Euerby earned the goaltending award.

Sherwin was named to the Bantam Varsity AllAcademic Team. All three players are from Ladner.

Varsity White’s Quinn Messer from North Delta was named the league’s most valuable player.

DHA’s Prep team rolled to a league best 27-2-1 record but saw its championship hopes end with a 7-1 loss to second place Pursuit of Excellence in the title game.

Pee Wee A2 Storm strikes gold in Richmond

South Delta Pee Wee A2 Storm capped off their season in terrific fashion by capturing gold at Richmond Minor Hockey’s Spring Classic.

The Storm’s run to glory began with a pair of shutout victories over the Peninsula Eagles (2-0) and Terrace Kermode (8-0).

Next was a hard-fought 3-2 loss to cross-town rival North Delta. South Delta then locked up a playoff berth with a 5-1 triumph against Saanich.

The team then came through with a 6-3 win over Juan de Fuca, setting the stage for a rematch with North Delta in the

title game. This time the Storm came through with a thrilling 5-4 win.

The South Delta roster included: Brady MacDonald, Caden Pacaud, Colton Smith, Cooper Fitton, Declan Speiran, Jackson Fowler, Jake Jones, Jake Weibe, Kalan Tasse, Layne

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Edge, Logan Lechner, Lucas Nobbs, Mathias McDonnell, Owen Turpie, Owen Venier, Riley Neaves and Tristan Scouras.

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Estate Clint Sanborn of Moose Jaw, Sask. Collection of Bill Rea of Spruceview, Alberta. 700+ lots, online bidding, consign Linda Baggaley 403-597-1095; Brad 780940-8378; www.budhaynes auctions.com; www.wards auctions.com.

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There will be a few speakers, followed by a lunch of Scottie’s favourite foods.

Scott was born on December 23, 1965 in Oshawa, Ontario. He was a musician, roofer, electrician, and fisherman. Scottie was a man of many talents and would help whomever, however, and whenever he was needed. He came to Ladner/Tsawwassen and lived here for many years with a host of friends, finally settling down with his “Mexican Wife” Sylvia Garcia.

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LOST Car and House Key lost in Ladner on March 21st. Call 604.943.4210 Eyeglasses lost in Tsawwassen on April 2nd. Call 604.454.8192

We’re Bulldog Bag Ltd., and we’re looking for someone just like you. We’ve been in business since 1965, producing over 3000 types of wholesale paper bags, plastic bags, multi wall bags, lumber wrap and industrial covers. Our products can literally be found in nearly every industry across North America. All of our positions are full time and benefited after probationary period is complete.

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LADNER “Garage-less” Garage Sale by/for our neighbours Saturday, April 8 9 am - Noon Saviour Lutheran Church 4737 - 57th Street

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Whether you’re moving or Spring cleaning, I’ll take those boxes off your hands -- and pay you cash for them.

I’m a local collector/trader looking for hockey, baseball, football and basketball cards, and other sports memorabilia, from the 1940s to present day.

Please contact Rob at: sportswriter64@hotmail.com 604-943-4843

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Chloe CHRISTIAN 2002-2017 The most loyal of friends there ever was who protected us and stayed by our side for 15 years.

You were my shadow. Always there when I turned around. Never to be replaced. We will miss you greatly my Chloe.

Thank you to Dr. Tina Gemeinhardt who was Chloe’s doctor at Tsawwassen Animal Clinic.

The care and love your clinic showed Chloe and my family will never be forgotten.

Chloe leaves behind her best friend Andrea, Maia, Ben, Patrick and her step brother Diesel and grand parents Diddi and Bubba.

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LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE 1 PARCEL OF Recreational /Grassland - Francois Lake, BC. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, May 2 in Prince George.

229.8 +/- title acres on two titles. Jerry Hodge: 780-7066652. Realtor: Tom Moran (PREC) - Re/Max Dawson Creek Realty; rbauction.com/realestate.

OUT OF TOWN PROPERTY 1 HOME Parcel - Prince George, BC. Ritchie Bros.

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