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Candidates face off for final time

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Delta Hospital in spotlight at forum SANDOR GYARMATI

ELECTION COVERAGE

Delta South’s five provincial election hopefuls saved their best performances for last in the final all- candidates forum of the campaign Saturday afternoon at Tsawwassen United Church.

Liberal Ian Paton, New Democrat Bruce Reid, independent Nicholas Wong, Green Larry Colero and B.C. Action Party candidate Errol Sherley participated in what turned out to be a lively event, organized by Friends of Delta Hospital, with some back-and-forth among them.

The forum began with an introduction by Dr. Robert

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Shaw, head of the medical staff association at Delta Hospital, who noted doctors at the facility don’t like the limelight but reluctantly had to step forward a couple of years ago when the surgical program was in danger.

Saying things are much better now, Shaw thanked community members who advocated for the hospital and others, including outgoing Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington, who was in attendance.

HEALTH: see Page 3

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Former Vancouver Canucks defenceman Jyrki Lumme makes the acquaintance of Mayor Lois Jackson at the second annual KidSport Delta Gift of Sport fundraising dinner last Saturday at Tsawwassen Springs. The event, which featured many current and former athletes, raised approximately $90,000. See more photos on Page 11 and at www.delta-optimist.com.

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Delta South candidates gathered for the final time Saturday in Tsawwassen.

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New traffic plan for 52nd St. Delta tries to minimize inconvenience as Metro to embark on water main work SANDOR GYARMATI

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A new traffic management plan for a major water main project in Tsawwassen should make things a little easier for drivers, but Delta is still warning people to expect delays.

An open letter to residents from Delta CAO George Harvie outlines a number of changes to the traffic plan that’s part of Metro Vancouver’s work along 52nd Street.

The regional district has been working on 52nd Street on the north side of Highway 17 since the beginning of the year, but was about to begin work on the south side of the highway, work that was expected to create huge delays for commuters trying to get in and out of the community.

During May and June, construction was to take place along 52nd Street from Springs Boulevard to Highway 17, closing off the 52nd Street entrance to Tsawwassen. That would have meant all traffic, including emergency responders, would have had to use 56th Street.

Water main work on 52nd Street will soon move south of Highway 17, causing traffic delays for months.

Delta council agreed last week not to issue any permits until municipal staff could work out a less disruptive plan.

According to Harvie, Delta managed to secure the B.C. Hydro laneway north of Imperial Village to be used as a temporary detour route to ensure single-lane alternating vehicle traffic and emergency responders have direct access to the communities of Imperial Village and Tsawwassen Springs.

The initial phases of construction is expected to occur in a couple of weeks between Spyglass Crescent and Highway 17. During

construction, traffic will be detoured through Imperial Village or switched to single- lane alternating traffic as required.

Delta will also be adjusting signal timing for traffic lights on 56th Street and adding a left turn arrow from 16th Avenue onto 56th Street.

The work hours will be 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays.

Delta staff and police will monitor the situation.

Harvie explained to the Optimist what to expect for the first round of construction at the entrance to Tsawwassen Springs and

Imperial Village.

“They’ll have one lane open into both areas at all times. So the actual pipe will be going in closer to Tsawwassen Springs but they’ll just alternate traffic in and out, so that won’t be a problem. At the intersection you’ll be flagged in and flagged out of Tsawwassen Springs.

That’s the first phase and we wanted to get that intersection done first and that’ll be only about two weeks.

“Then they’ll be moving north with the pipe, so the next section we’ll have to route traffic through Imperial Village.

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There’s two entrances into Imperial Village and so, as you come down Highway 17, you’ll be going into the north entrance to Imperial Village. Then they will come out where the light is to Tsawwassen Springs from Imperial Village, and you can either go into the Springs or go up the hill.”

To be completed by late summer, the project will eventually see 52nd Street ripped up all the way to 12th Avenue. That will necessitate a number of different detour routes.

Delta will only issue highway use permits for the project in phases as the work progresses.

Health care tops the agenda at final forum of campaign

CONTINUED from Page 1 During their introductions, Paton once again reminded the audience of his family’s long connection with the hospital, adding it’s not only an acute care hospital but a community facility that’s been saved.

Reid spoke of the importance to set up urgent family care centres manned by physician assistants and nurse practitioners who could ease the load of emergency wards. He also said his government would establish a ministry of mental health and addictions. Colero said it was

the Liberal government that continued to increase MSP premiums and funnel those dollars into general revenue, while Sherley said the hospital continues to need a strong voice.

Going over the cutbacks by the Liberal government going back to 2001, Wong said he’d fight to ensure Delta has a 120-bed hospital with the same services other communities receive.

“I’ll fight for a hospital based on what we deserve and our population,” he said to boisterous applause.

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do to deal with the “tsunami of seniors” in the health care system, Wong spoke of the need to provide more alternate care options, while Sherley said accessibility is the number one issue, one that can be alleviated with more walkin clinics.

Colero talked about his party’s extensive plan for an integrated approach, while Reid talked about having more family health care centres and providing care that enables more seniors to stay at home.

Paton said it’s important to have a strong voice for the community, adding

Delta “will have a fantastic announcement later this summer” regarding a new residential care facility that will replace the current one at the hospital.

In addition to hospital and health care issues, the candidates answered questions on a wide variety of topics ranging from transit and tolls to education and international human organ harvesting.

Asked for their take on agri-tourism and other business opportunities now available for farmers, Paton said it’s important to save farmers, not just farmland, and that farm-

ers are looking outside the box. Saying saving the ALR is important, Reid said the premier seems only focused on money, while Colero warned of the government opening up farmland for industrial uses.

Sherley noted the ALR needs to be locked, but is steadily shrinking in South Delta.

“You can’t eat money, I’m sorry,” he quipped.

Wong agreed eco-tourism and agri-tourism are viable industries.

All candidates spoke against the proposed Terminal 2 at Roberts Bank.

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Ladner’s Memorial Park to get $150,000 sport court SANDOR GYARMATI

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A multi-purpose sport court will be added to Ladner’s Memorial Park.

Delta council approved a $150,000 contract last week for a company to create a sport court at the northwest corner of the park where an old lacrosse box is located.

Lacrosse isn’t played there anymore and the old asphalt surface is in poor shape with cracks and puddles, said parks and recreation director Ken Kuntz.

The redevelopment of the court, currently only used as a spot for the beer garden during Ladner Pioneer May Days, includes removing the chain link fence, with the exception of the portion that borders the baseball diamond. The court area will be repaved with lines for three pickle ball courts, a walking track around the perimeter and a skills development space designed for kids learning how to ride.

Kuntz said municipal hall had “excellent buy-in”

one can be added if there’s an identified demand.

The beer garden for May Days will still be held at the site with the erection of a temporary fence.

Council approved redeveloping the site last year after being told it had become “a gathering place for undesirable activities.” Those activities prompted the municipality to lock the area up throughout much of the year, further compounding its underutilization.

The court project at the time had an estimated A multi-purpose sport court will be $80,000 price tag, created in the old lacrosse box in but that’s now the corner of Memorial Park. increased.

Kuntz said the from the community on washroom buildthe final design. ing at the park will eventuHe said a basketball ally be replaced but other hoop was not contemplat- washrooms at other parks ed for new court due to its have been identified as proximity to homes but higher priority.

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Local vet honoured for service in Korean War

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Reitsma given Ambassador for Peace Medal This year’s 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, and today’s escalating tension between North Korea and the world, serve as timely backdrops for the recent awarding of Korea’s Ambassador for Peace Medal to Tsawwassen veteran Gerard Reitsma.

It has been nearly 70 years since the North invaded the South on the Korean Peninsula. Today, the Republic of Korea continues to honour its allies’ soldiers through the Ambassador for Peace Medal in recognition of the contributions and sacrifices made by Canadians who served in the Korean War. Reitsma received the medal for his service with the Royal Canadian Navy in Korea from 1951 through 1953. He was presented the honour through a proclamation and letter at Tsawwassen’s KinVillage Care Home last Tuesday.

“This sure is a great honour,” said Reitsma

Reitsma, who turns 86 on May 30, served aboard the HMCS Cayuga, a tribal-class destroyer that was one of 260 naval vessels deployed to South Korea by allied forces when the Korean War broke out.

In a letter presented to Reitsma, Daeshik Jo, South Korea’s ambassador to Canada, stated: “We Koreans have never forgotten the legacy of the 27,000 SUBMITTED PHOTO Canadians who Gerard Reitsma wears the fought shoulder to Ambassador for Peace Medal shoulder with us, and holds the accompanying and the brave 516 proclamation. who made ultimate sacrifice… Thanks as the medal was placed to you, Korea has been around his neck by his able to flourish as a demoson, Raymond Reitsma. cratic and prosperous “This medal is a nation.” reminder of a war in the “We were very pleased past,” he said. “It also to hear that one of our reminds us that today’s members has been given leaders have an important this award,” added Bill responsibility to work Belsey, secretary of the towards a truly peaceful Tsawwassen Legion. world.”

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Consensus on many topics at Ladner forum With Liberal not in attendance, three candidates find common ground on several issues IAN JACQUES

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Three of the five candidates in Delta South tackled a number of issues at a well-attended public forum last Thursday night in Ladner.

Co-sponsored by the local chapter of the Council of Canadians and the Delta Residents

Association, the meeting attracted more than 250 residents to the Ladner Community Centre.

Independent Nicholas Wong, New Democrat Bruce Reid and Green Larry Colero answered questions about health care, education, the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project, Terminal 2, the housing

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The candidates received five questions in advance, while a number of others were accepted from the audience prior to the start of the forum.

With Liberal Ian Paton unable to attend due to a prior commitment and Errol Sherley of the B.C. Action Party also not in attendance, it was hard to separate the three candidates as their positions were similar on many issues.

On the proposed cuts to education assistants by the Delta board of education, Reid said in his position as a school trustee he would be voting against the reductions, adding that’s why he ran for trustee and why he’s running in this election — to make education a priority.

Colero said the board

had reasons to do what it did, adding he would not interfere with other levels of government if elected.

“It’s not up to the province to tell the Delta School District what to do,” Colero said. “What I would not do is break the law and withhold $330 million from education and I would not make teachers overwork and rob a whole generation of a good education like the Liberal government has done.”

Wong said he would do everything in his power to ensure there was a strong and properly funded education system.

On a possible casino for Delta, all three were generally not opposed to the concept, but didn’t want it located near homes and that a larger, broad-scoping community consultation be held before any proposal was considered.

On the issue of accommodating growing and changing populations in South Delta, Wong said the way to address this was increasing density in certain areas without compromising agricultural land or green space. He favours re-developing preexisting corridors.

Reid agreed with Wong’s points, so much so that he began taking notes.

“I will be sure to use those great ideas when I’m minister of housing,” Reid quipped.

Colero stated that more medium density options should be pursued and suggested looking at concepts like co-op housing.

One of the few times the candidates differed was the final question regarding loyalty — to your party or your constituents.

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Wong said as an independent there was no question where his loyalty lies.

“I have no other loyalty than to the people of South Delta. It is South Delta first, South Delta last and South Delta for every step in between,” he stated to big applause.

Reid said he would never vote for anything that was uniquely favourable to South Delta, but a detriment to the rest of the province.

“I’m a Canadian first, I’m a British Columbian and I’m also a South Deltan. I would listen and hear, but I believe it’s a little naive to say I only believe in my community and that I don’t agree with the greater community.”

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Mayor endorses Clark Jackson praises Liberal for keeping promises SANDOR GYARMATI

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Christy Clark follows through on her promises and gets things done, says Mayor Lois Jackson.

The Liberal leader made another brief appearance at a North Delta eatery Monday where she was greeted by party faithful from North Delta and South Delta, including candidates Ian Paton and Scott Hamilton.

The special guest at the media event was Jackson, who offered an enthusiastic endorsement. Standing with Clark, Jackson praised the premier, particularly for moving ahead with the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project.

Jackson said she’s seen many politicians come and go throughout her more than four decades on Delta council and Clark has been one of the best.

“One of the things I have noticed in you, you make a promise after you have looked at everything, and get all the facts, you make a promise and you keep the promise,” Jackson said.

The six-term mayor

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Mayor Lois Jackson (second from left) endorses Christy Clark at a North Delta campaign stop Monday. noted a lot of work has gone into the 10-lane bridge project, adding it’s disappointing the other regional mayors continue to oppose it. She added “there’s a lot of myths out there” about the project, including the loss of farmland.

“I hope that everybody that uses that tunnel knows how important it is to get that bridge built.

It’s not just Delta people, there’s hundreds and hundreds of thousands of people from the United States and the ferries, and all that commerce and all those jobs we want to create here… Truly, you are a major fighter and I sure

like you in our corner…” said Jackson.

A smiling Clark described Jackson as a force of nature and trailblazer who isn’t afraid to stand up for what she believes is right for Delta.

Building the bridge will mean a safer and faster commute for people as well as improve transportation infrastructure for the economy, she said.

“I know there are opponents and I know there are those who say we should just continue to study it, and here’s what I say, ‘I promised I would get this done in the last election and we are going to get it done.’”

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Murphy’s Law

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TED MURPHY

ith just six days to go until the provincial election, voters are in the process of poring over reams of material in order to make well-researched decisions on the future of B.C. It might not make for the wildest of times, but knowing you’ve done your homework to find the most suitable candidate is reward enough for giving up a sunny (hopefully) spring day or two.

OK, so I might be overstating the preparedness level of most voters as the reality of our busy lives tends to get in the way of any thorough assessment of the choices, but that doesn’t mean we’re not going to do our civic duty come next Tuesday. Delta South is one of the best ridings when it comes to casting a ballot, with more than 68 per cent voter turnout in both of the last two provincial elections.

Many voters are set in their political ways and will support a particular ideology regardless of the candidate or party leader, while others jump around depending on a variety of factors. It’s this latter group that campaigns tend to target but how to reach them, and what to tell them, can often be the difference between winning and losing.

It’s been more than two decades since former prime minister Kim Campbell famously said that an election campaign isn’t the time to discuss complicated issues, but that controversial dose of reality remains true today.

Voters aren’t necessarily looking for two hours’ worth of discussion on the issues, which explains why only about two per cent of them attended one of the all-candidates meetings in Delta South during this campaign.

That doesn’t mean they’re not interested, they simply glean their information in different ways. I like to think the Optimist is one of the sources and in the spirit of shameless plugs, I should mention there’s a Provincial Election tab on our website that aggregates all of our coverage in one spot, so even if you haven’t been paying much attention over the last three weeks, it’s all there for you to peruse.

I totally get that following a campaign full of rhetoric and bluster, particularly at the leadership level, can be more than a little off-putting, but investing just a few minutes in some research will make you an informed voter. And voting is a right we should never take for granted.

Simple process only requires a piece of paper and a pencil

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n case you haven’t heard, May 9 is election day in B.C. And you need to move out from under that rock.

For the fifth time, I will be working at a polling station, this time as a supervising voting officer. I have worked all of the positions at the polls, both federal and provincial, and have ascended to the top spot.

It’s my job to get the polling station open and help the staff throughout the day to make voting easy for you.

Sure, you make a few bucks working for Elections BC, attending a training session for your specific job (as a SVO, I have to attend four sessions) and spend a 15-hour day not allowed to leave the polling place, but it’s amazing how fast it goes by. And how much fun it is. You meet a lot of people, see a lot of friends you haven’t seen for a while and get a front row seat to watch democracy in action.

Given what people have to go through in so many other countries in the world, our system is incredible. And simple. In a world with so much technology, it seems backwards to use a piece of paper and a pencil to vote, but without question it is secure and reliable. For us, there are five names on the page — put an X

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beside one of them. It’s not difficult at all.

There has been one improvement this time around, the database of voters is now on a laptop.

And we get barcode reading wands as well. If you bring in your voter’s card, it is incredibly fast — your name pops up, we confirm it with your ID (bring your driver’s licence, it’s faster and easier) and you get your ballot.

The other great thing about the B.C. election is the flexibility — you can go to any polling place to vote. Work downtown? You can vote there. Or on your way home. You don’t have to go to your specific polling place if you don’t want to. It is a bit faster at your assigned location, but can be a challenge for us southerners.

Who knows what tunnel traffic

will be like that day.

Another option is the advance polls, which will be open May 3, 4, 5 and 6. So really, there’s no reason not to vote.

In the last provincial election in 2013, turnout was around 55 per cent. Delta South’s turnout was 68 per cent, the third best in the province, just slightly behind Sannich North and the Islands and Oak Bay-Gordon Head. The worst turnout? Richmond Centre, where only 43.65 per cent of eligible voters took the time to cast a ballot.

Let’s see if we can be No. 1.

As you go to the voting place, remember the thousands of Canadians and others who fought over the last century, many making the ultimate sacrifice, to give you that privilege. Every vote matters for that reason alone, whether your candidate is elected or not.

So grab your voter’s card, bring your ID and vote. And if your polling station is Beach Grove Elementary, I’ll be there to make sure it goes smoothly for you. One ballot per customer.

Brad Sherwin, MBA has over 25 years’ experience in marketing, public relations and business strategy. He is currently the director of marketing for a national non-profit organization.

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Independence is valued

Editor: First I should say that I don’t know any of the candidates running in Delta South, and only know what I read in the paper and hear from others.

Four of the five represent political organizations and therefore in response to questions use party doctrine as a guide for their answers. Ian Paton of the Liberals goes so far as to read directly from those documents.

I find that a shame because Delta South has so many varied and complex issues that I don’t believe one answer fits all is what we should be basing our votes on. I realize that when one runs for a party they must carry the banner, and toe the party line, but even inside those restrictions you would think that qualified and

knowledgeable candidates would inject some ideas based on the specific concerns of Delta South residents.

Several years ago when Olav Naas and I offered a common sense alternative to the South Fraser Perimeter Road, Liberal MLA Val Roddick did everything she could to promote our idea. Her staff helped us find information, she delivered mail directly to the premier’s office and she took us and several thousand petitions to Victoria where she introduced us to the legislature and submitted our petitions.

Roddick did everything she could to help us promote our alternative, but in the end the Liberal government didn’t listen to anything we or others said, and that is because party

doctrine is always put ahead of what concerned citizens may request.

The last eight years with Vicki Huntington as MLA has been quite an experience with a qualified and knowledgeable person standing in the legislature asking the questions the government doesn’t want to hear, or passing on comments from constituents that again irked the government.

People all over the world are moving away from established party politics, and for good reason. Delta has been ahead of the curve for the last eight years and I will be voting for Nicholas Wong to continue that fight against business as usual in the B.C. legislature.

I value my vote and I value my independence.

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Editor: With the provincial election fast approaching, it is important for the residents of Delta South to take into account all the candidates’ platforms and stances on pressing issues.

Not only this, but the candidates’ experiences in Delta South should also play an important factor in arriving at your final decision.

By taking a quick glance at the candidates, it is evident the independent candidate is absolutely not qualified for this position. Relying substantially

on our former MLA Vicki Huntington, this candidate does not demonstrate the work, nor life experience it takes to be MLA in our riding.

As for three of the other candidates, while they may have the life experience, they along with the candidate mentioned above, do not understand the complexity of this community in the way that Ian Paton does, who offers both business and life experience.

Paton has what it takes with his seven years on Delta council, decades

of fundraising to support Delta Hospital and numerous other charities, advocating for our agriculture and, most importantly, he is committed to honouring our riding by negotiating deals with the government that will have the most positive impact on our community.

As a young person voting for the first time in this election, I am voting to put Delta South back on the political map by electing a representative that will actually get a seat at all of the negotiation tables.

Taylor Grant

Following conscience and voting Green Editor: Now that Vicki Huntington has left the room, I’ve decided to go Green.

I had been on the fence wondering whether to vote strategically, or for the best local candidate or for the party. After watching the TV debate, I was impressed with Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver so I spent some time reading their platform on the website. They actually have a plan, including transitioning to new economies, which

I believe needed to start yesterday.

Our candidate, Larry Colero, won’t get in because we have five candidates running in South Delta. In this race, the left of centre vote will be so diluted that I decided to vote my conscience and go Green. They have come of age and deserve to be taken seriously.

I do want the NDP to knock out the Liberals, and hopefully that will happen, but not in this riding. My Green guy doesn’t even have signs.

They are expensive and he doesn’t want to contribute to the landfill, so I had to make my own. How Green is that?

We need to help the Greens become a major contender.

Maybe later some NDP folks will cross the floor and join them.

And one more thing: There should be a nonpartisan election budget to create a level playing field, where each candidate gets the same amount to run their campaign.

ML Burke

Homes were a lot cheaper in ’76 than graphic suggests

Editor: Re: A price to suburbia, April 26 I’m sorry to be picky, but it’s important to get the facts correct.

The article uses a graphic from Generation Squeeze that shows you could buy two houses in Metro Vancouver in 1976 for $500,000. I remember

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B.C. Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon spoke to the staff and students at Port Guichon Elementary Thursday morning as part of her Canada 150 school tour.

Later in the day she visited Beach Grove Elementary in Tsawwassen and Brooke Elementary in North Delta.

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to their school Thursday morning.

The visit, one of three to Delta schools that day, marked the 93rd stop in Guichon’s Canada 150 tour where she will visit 150 schools in the province to help honour Canada’s 150th birthday July 1.

Later in the day, she visited Beach Grove Elementary in Tsawwassen and Brooke Elementary in North Delta.

Aboriginal students from Port Guichon gave Guichon a traditional welcome, showed several prepared video presentations of their school and how they have been learning about Canada. They also unveiled a Canada 150 flag that every student had a hand in creating.

Guichon spoke with the students about her role in Canada’s constitutional monarchy, encouraged their participation in Canada’s democracy, and shared ideas about a healthy and sustainable future for everyone.

“Thank you so much for such a warm welcome.

I know a little bit about this community. As you know by my last name, I have a bit of a connection to your community and I’m thrilled to be here to

speak about the history of our great country and how important this milestone birthday is,” Guichon said to the students. “It’s wonderful to see you all involved in the spirit of this event and that you are getting excited to celebrate alongside your fellow Canadians.”

Principal Joanna Keller said the school was honoured to welcome Guichon and that students had been looking forward to the visit.

Delta school board chair Laura Dixon, who was on hand with other trustees and district staff at all three of the school visits, said the Port Guichon stop was especially symbolic.

“When you stand here at Port Guichon, there are the family ties with the lieutenant governor and with this particular community,” Dixon said. “So that is certainly symbolic, but for our district as well, the historical significance of this visit is very special and there is such a deep rich history with her visit celebrating Canada’s 150th. The Delta School District has a history and a relationship with our lieutenant governor. She has been in our district many times, so we have a special connection with her.”

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Giving the gift of sport

PHOTOS BY GORD GOBLE

Approximately $90,000 was raised at the second annual KidSport Delta Gift of Sport fundraising dinner, held Saturday at the Tsawwassen Springs Ballroom. The event featured many current and former athletes, including B.C. Lions quarterback Travis Lulay (left), Lions alumni Daved Benefield (mid-left) and former Canucks Jyrki Lumme (bottom left) and Brendan Morrison (below). A silent auction (bottom right) also took place. KidSport is a non-profit organization that is part of a national and provincial network of community-based volunteer groups whose goal is to ensure that kids in financial need have access to the positive experience of sport.

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It’s not just Wednesday, it’s also a day you should hug your cat Calendar full of wacky days, including Sunday’s Lemonade Day

Living Matters

BARBARA GUNN

Every wacky website has a list of wacky days.

One website tells me today is Hug Your Cat Day. Another tells me this is Lumpy Rug Day. I think I’ll go with the former. Cats are good.

Lumpy rugs, not so much.

“We need to get a cat,” I informed my husband a couple of days ago.

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need to get a dog.”

“But Hug Your Cat Day is coming up,” I said. “Hug Your Dog Day is not.”

He didn’t understand.

Can’t say I really do either, but what the heck. I’d rather like another cat.

This Sunday, I’m informed, is both Lemonade Day and National Lost Sock Memorial Day — depending on which website you’re reading. I like that.

On Sunday, I can both drink lemonade, and wonder what on earth happened to the 4,653,000 socks that I’ve parted company with during my lifetime. I don’t know whether I’m supposed to draw pictures of them or write poems about them, but that matters not. I’ll find a fitting way to pay tribute.

In 10 days, I’m told, some people will be observing Frog Jumping Day. I won’t be part of that. I may, however, participate in Clean Up Your Room Day — this happens a week from today — if only to find a home for the 67 dozen magazines on my bedside table. I may even

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Root Canal Appreciation Day, as one wacky website informs me. I have never had a root canal, but from what I hear, there’s nothing about them to appreciate. Flossing, yes. Root canals, no.

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find a sock in there.

Clean Up Your Room Day, it must be noted, bears a striking resemblance to National Pack Rat Day — on May 17 — unless, of course, the intent of the latter is not to tidy up, but to begin hoarding.

In 10 days, I’m told, some people will be observing Frog Jumping Day. I won’t be part of that. I may, however, participate in Clean Up Your Room Day — this happens a week from today — if only to find a home for the 67 dozen magazines on my bedside table.

“In just under three weeks,” I said to the husband, “there’s something called National Buy a Musical Instrument Day. I think I’ll get a ukulele.”

“Ukeleles are lame,” he said. “Get a guitar.”

“Mmm,” I said. “Good thought.”

I’ll make a note of that.

I will not, however, make a note of May 11 being

says there’s something called Put a Pillow on your Fridge Day. This intrigues me. I have never put a pillow on the fridge. Ditto with a blanket and a teddy bear.

But here’s a day in which I’m more than prepared to participate. Don’t have a cat. Don’t have a guitar. But I do have a fridge and a pillow.

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Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC Activities Volunteer Boys and Girls Club is looking for volunteers to help assist staff and other volunteers in the different programs offered such as; sports, cooking, homework clubs, arts, life skills, fun and social based programs for kids/youth aged 6 to 18 years old. This position offers flexibility, enjoyment, and group setting time with children and youth, as well as allows you as a volunteer to be involved in the programs that interest you!

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Taoist Tai Chi arts offer many benefits for mind and body including improved circulation, better balance and reduced stress. New beginning classes start soon: Tsawwassen (St. David’s Anglican Church) Monday, May 1, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Ladner United Church Wednesday, May 3, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Thursday, May 4, 7 to 9 p.m. Classes include a tea break. Please arrive early to register and pay by cash or cheque. www.taoist.org or 604-681-6609.

Delta Photo Club meets Wednesday, May 3, for Critique Night. Delta’s own award-winning professional photographer, Greg Schurman, will provide constructive critique of members’ images. DPC assembles Wednesdays at KinVillage Community Centre at 7 p.m. (socializing and setup) 7:30 p.m. start. Guests welcome.

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Discover practical and easy ways to reduce utility, cable, phone and internet bills; reduce your grocery bills; trim your personal expenses and more at the Tsawwassen Library on Thursday, May 4, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is required. Please call 604-943-2271 or visit the Tsawwassen Library to register. This program will be repeated on Thursday, June 15, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library (call 604-946-6215 to register).

The Boundary Bay Quilters Guild presents Quilts By The Bay 2017, a quilt show celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday! The show will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 at the South Delta Recreation Centre, 1720-56th St., Tsawwassen.

Admission is $6. For more information, please go to www.boundarybayquiltersguild.ca or call 604-782-6671.

Spanish Conversation Circle, Tuesdays, May 16, 30, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Tsawwassen Library. Join our free drop-in Spanish Conversation Circle for adults who want to meet people and practice speaking Spanish in a friendly, relaxed environment.

Cancer: Thriving & Surviving is a free UVic selfmanagement workshop for people who have been affected by cancer. Weekly sessions facilitated by peer leaders will be held at Delta Manor Education Centre on Tuesdays, 1 to 3:30 p.m., starting May 16. Register

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The South Delta Newcomers & Alumnae meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:15 p.m. at the Art Gallery, Kiwanis Longhouse, located at 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen.

The club is for women who have moved to South Delta and Point Roberts, to introduce you to the community and help you make new friends. We have speakers on topics of interest to our members. Join us on May 18 to learn all about Earthwise!

They focus on sustainability and stewardship of our resources! Contact Linda at lj.rigby@telus.net, phone number: 604-943-3863, for more information.

SENIORS Spring Luncheon at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner, Friday, May 26, 12 to 2 p.m.

Tickets available at the McKee Centre Front Desk as of May 1. Cost: Members $13, non-members $15.

KinVillage Travel has a Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, Granville Island and boat ride trip planned for Monday, May 29. Members: $65. Non-members: $70. Call 604-943-0225.

FUND RAISERS Ladner Lawn Bowling Club will hold its annual plant and bake sale Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5128-47th Ave., Ladner. Fresh scones and refreshments.

Walk for Alzheimer’s takes place Saturday, May 13 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Delta Secondary (sports track).

The fun walk/run/stroll/ dance has a 5km route.

Register and donate online

walkforalzheimers.ca. For more information contact team captain Youla at youlat@telus.net.

SPECIAL EVENTS Calling all Newfoundland dogs! Newfoundland Dog Fanciers of B.C. presents its second annual Newfs in the Park event Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Diefenbaker Park in Tsawwassen. Enjoy a morning walk, raffle, games and a fundraising doggie garage sale. For more info contact Lisa at FullstrideCKC@shaw. ca.

Informal fashion show and presentation of spring stock

by Delta Hospital Auxiliary, Dogwood Gift Shop at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 11, at the café courtyard at Delta Hospital.

Tickets at Gift shop - no charge- but small donations appreciated. Refreshments, door prizes. Time to shop for Mother’s Day. Tickets will go quickly.

The Rotary Club of Ladner’s Queen Bee Tea in celebration of Mother’s Day takes place on Sunday, May 14 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Delta Town & Country Inn. The Rotary Club of Ladner and Hives for Humanity invite you to celebrate Mother’s Day in style with a high tea. Tickets are $45 for adults and $15 for children under 12. Visit RotaryLadner. org for tickets.

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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Community Councillor cuts ribbon on new swing set

PHOTO BY DAVE WILLIS

French school École du Bois-joli PAC members and students joined acting mayor Sylvia Bishop at a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new $15,000 swing set Friday. A Friendship Bench, in support of inclusion and empathy, was also unveiled at the Tsawwassen school.

New band at Hearts of Hope

Delta’s None of The Above has stepped up to perform at Saturday’s Hearts of Hope fundraiser after The Brookswood Country Band had to pull out due to illness.

None of The Above is a cover band that formed in early 2015 and features classic rock, blues and pop.

They will be joined by the Darlene Ketchum Quartet, promising an eclectic mix of music in support of Freshwave Ministries and The Wander Inn Café.

The fourth annual fundraiser takes place at Ladner Christian Fellowship and will also feature a silent auction and light refreshments.

Doors open at 6 p.m. for the silent auction with the concert at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for youth and seniors and free for children eight and under. Tickets are available at the door or in advance by calling 604-943-8094.

OWL hosting open house this weekend

The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society will welcome visitors to its two-day open house this weekend.

OWL is a rehabilitation and education centre established for the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured birds of prey.

The open house is one of the society’s largest fundraising events.

A bird of prey will be released on both Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m.

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Proceeds from the open house go towards food, medical supplies, cage upkeep and more.

OWL sees over 600 birds of prey a year. The society saw an increase in cases of lead poisoning this year The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is by donation.

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A18 The Delta Optimist May 3, 2017

THE KING OF THE SEA IS COMING

Experience Adventure at Garry Point Park, Richmond BC

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B.C. MINOR BASEBALL Midget AA East W L Pct LAD Blue Jays 8 1 .889 WR Dodgers 6 1 .857 TSA Rangers 7 2 .778 N. LGY Trappers 5 2 .714 LAD Red Sox 5 4 .556 CLOV Spurs 2 4 .333 WR Mariners 3 3 .500 NEWTON A’s 1 7 .125 TSA Dodgers 0 5 .000 ND Rays 0 8 .000 Bantam AAA East Division Chilliwack Delta Kelowna Cloverdale Kamloops Abbotsford

11 7 6 3 2 1

Bantam AA Tri-City 9 Ridge Meadows 6 Burnaby 9 SOMBA Tigers 2 North Shore 8 Vancouver Minor 4 Ladner Red Sox 4 Mission Twins 6 North Langley 4 Cloverdale 4 Delta-Tsa 2 Vernon Canadians 3 Vancouver Comm 1 Kelowna Devils 2 Richmond City 2 Abbotsford 1 Chilliwack 1

1 .917 2 .778 4 .600 5 .375 6 .250 7 .125 0 0 1 1 5 3 3 6 5 5 3 5 2 8 9 5 7

1.000 .929 .900 .667 .615 .571 .562 .500 .450 .444 .400 .375 .375 .200 .182 .167 .125

UPCOMING B.C. JUNIOR A LACROSSE Saturday, May 6: Port Coquitlam Saints at Delta Islanders, 7 p.m. Ladner Leisure Centre

LOCAL TIDES

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Height in feet THURSDAY, MAY 4 1:45 am 14.1 8:28 am 8.2 1:06 pm 10.2 7:18 pm 5.6 FRIDAY, MAY 5 2:33 am 13.8 9:20 am 7.2 2:44 pm 10.5 8:24 pm 6.6 SATURDAY, MAY 6 3:14 am 13.8 10:02 am 6.2 4:01 pm 11.2 9:26 pm 7.2 SUNDAY, MAY 7 3:50 am 13.5 10:38 am 5.6 5:02 pm 11.8 10:20 pm 7.9 MONDAY, MAY 8 4:21 am 13.1 11:11 am 4.9 5:53 pm 12.1 11:09 pm 8.5 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.

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

South Delta Rams president Anthony Hanna (right) and South Delta Sun Devils head coach Ray Moon are thrilled with the new agreement between the two programs that will see the Sun Devils field a junior varsity team next season for the very first time.

A new era for SD football

Rams pave way for Sun Devils to field junior varsity team next season

MARK BOOTH

m b o o t h @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

There is a new era for football in South Delta.

For the first time in the program’s history, the South Delta Sun Devils will be fielding a junior varsity team this fall after enhancing their partnership with the South Delta Rams Community Football Club.

For decades, the Rams’ Bantam team has been the feeder of talent for the Sun Devils.

Players typically stayed with the club through Grade 10 before continuing their careers at SDSS. It was a unique arrangement and the only one of its kind in the province for high school gridiron programs. However, a shrinking number of Bantam community teams had the Rams executive reaching across the street to their partner.

The Vancouver Mainland Football League featured just five Bantam 12-man teams last season while there were 42 playing at the junior varsity level.

“From our point of view there was attrition at the Bantam level with club teams in the Lower Mainland where at Junior Varsity it has been growing,” explained Rams president Anthony Hanna. “So it was a matter of time and, from my perspective, why not do it now?”

“We spoke to a lot of the kids and, if given the choice, they wanted to play junior varsity over the club level. We now have the foundation and structure in place to have the best football club in possibly all of B.C. From kids coming up from eight-years-old in flag, all the way until they finish senior varsity, I think we

have the tools in place to groom the best talent out there.”

Discussions between the Rams and Sun Devils began about six weeks ago. Longtime Sun Devils head coach Ray Moon initially notified the B.C. Secondary Schools Football Association (BCSSFA) of the possible agreement to ensure SDSS would be part of the 2017 schedule. The school administration also came onboard and the Rams are providing the necessary player equipment to help alleviate the start-up costs.

The junior varsity team will join the seniors for a week-long spring camp and a scrimmage has already been organized for June 10.

South Delta will play in the BCSSFA JV Hybrid Conference for its inaugural season which is a mixture of “AAA” and “AA” size schools.

“We have loved our relationship with the Rams over the years. They have done such a great job for us. Bantam teams throughout the province have started to decline and when they came over to speak to us about it, we told them we would love to have them,” said Moon. “We are now putting all the logistics of it together and probably are about 70 percent done.

“The first year will be a bit of a learning curve of getting the entire organization together but we will have lots of things in place by (our spring camp). Everyone is really excited about it.”

As to why Bantam teams are declining in community football in favour of junior varsity, Hanna believes there are a number of reasons.

JV practices are right after school and games are typically played on Thursday or Fridays,

compared to Sunday afternoons at the club level.

“When the kids are given a choice they are saying junior varsity. To them it’s higher profile being able to play after school and there are girls over there too,” chuckled Hanna.

“Whether it’s high school and then moving onto the university level, there just is that perception.”

Hanna added the Rams will operate a Bantam 9-man team as an option for Ladner players in Grades 9 or 10 that do not wish to attend South Delta Secondary School. The 9-man game is played on a smaller field and doesn’t’ require a large roster like the tradition 12-man game.

Currently, Ladner students can play football at SDSS but must be enrolled for half their curriculum at the Tsawwassen school. As per B.C. School Sports, they are also only eligible to play for South Delta athletic teams. Now that process is available for football players entering Grade 9.

Hanna is looking forward to the Rams and Sun Devils having an even better relationship with community coaches being encouraged to spend some time with the SDSS program.

“One of the important things was we have always been considered a feeder farm team to the Sun Devils. Even more so now because of the cohesion we are going to have with their coaches. We are going to learn from each other,” added Hanna.

“They are going to help us teach the kids and we are going to observe the Sun Devils so it’s going to be seamless. It will be great synergy from both.”

A20 The Delta Optimist May 3, 2017

Sports

Islanders win season opener

The Delta Islanders launched a new era Saturday night on a winning note.

The defending B.C. Junior “A” Lacrosse League champions opened their regular season schedule with a 10-5 victory over the visiting Nanaimo Timbermen. The game marked the debut of head coach Kyle Goundrey and a roster loaded with rookies. Riley Phillips and Patrick Szabo were the only two players who were on Delta’s Minto Cup roster last summer.

Instead, the Islanders called-up six players from their Intermediate “A” team, including goaltender Brody Harris who turned aside 39 shots.

The offence was paced by first-year Delta Lacrosse products Dawson Trimble and Ryan Jones — two of the intermediate program’s top scorers last season. Each finished with five points as Trimble recorded a hat trick and Jones added a pair.

Riley Taylor, Brad Phillips, Riley Phillips, Szabo

U18 club champions

and intermediate call-up Max Stalling had the other Delta goals.

The Islanders face another winless team Saturday (7 p.m.) at home again but should get a sterner test from the 0-2 Port Coquitlam Saints.

Boxla bits…

Assistant coaches Logan Schuss and Peter McFetridge won’t be available for the second straight game. They will be busy playing at the Langley Events Centre as the Vancouver Stealth host their first-ever National Lacrosse League playoff game when the Colorado visit on Saturday, also at 7 p.m.

The Stealth (9-9) secured home floor advantage thanks to a thrilling 17-16 road overtime win over the New England Black Wolves.

Schuss had four points, including two goals.

McFetridge chipped in with a goal and two assists from his defensive position, while former Islander Evan Messenger recorded a pair of assists.

McNamaras earn all-conference honours South Delta standouts Megan and Nicole McNamara have leading roles in helping the UCLA Bruins earn the No. 2 seed for this week’s NCAA Women’s Beach Volleyball Championships in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

The sophomore twins were one of three UCLA pairs to earn spots on the Pac-12 Beach Volleyball All-Tournament Team after the Bruins fell 3-2 to No. 1

ranked USC in the championship match. The McNamaras fell in straight sets to the Trojans’ Kelly Claes and Sara Hughes (21-8-21-16) but still own an impressive overall season record of 26-6.

UCLA will face No. 7 LSU on Friday morning to open the double knockout format. Other seeded schools include No. 3 Pepperdine, No. 4 Florida State, No. 5 Hawaii, No. 6 Long Beach

State, and No. 8 South Carolina.

The McNamaras turned their attention full-time to the beach version of the game after a stellar indoor volleyball career as well that included leading the South Delta Sun Devils to three consecutive provincial championships.

They will be representing Canada at the U21 World Beach Volleyball Championships in China this summer.

SDSS seniors Jayde Robertsen (left) and Ashley Klassen closed out their club careers in style by helping the Ducks win the recent U18 Provincial Championships. Robertsen is headed to Eastern Washington University next fall while Klassen is launching her beach volleyball career at Florida International.

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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Leo Quigley passed away quietly on April 26, 2017 at the Delta Hospice. His wife, Linda and son Thomas were at his side. Leo was a loving husband, father and brother with a wonderful sense of humour. He is survived by Linda and Thomas, his daughters Jodine and Jacqueline Wilman, his brothers Allan and Denny and his sister Trudy Partington.

Born in Winnipeg October 4, 1941, Leo grew up in Indian Head, Saskatchewan and on the Quigley farm near Sintaluta, Saskatchewan. He enrolled in aeronautical engineering at SAIT in Calgary and later switched to journalism at Mt. Royal College, Calgary. He worked as a Research Assistant with the Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture in Regina then with the Manitoba Department of Agriculture. He moved to Whitehorse with the Yukon government then back to Regina as an agriculture reporter with the Leader Post newspaper. He returned to Winnipeg as Editor-inChief of the Winnipeg Free Report on Farming magazine and later shifted to the CNR responsible for public relations for the prairie region.

Leo retired to Delta in 1993. He worked in public relations and built an international reputation as a free-lance journalist reporting on, especially, grain transportation for North West Canada and the U.S. Some of Leo’s happiest memories were of sailing with his wife, Linda, and socializing with his many friends.

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Died on Tuesday April 11, 2017 at the age of 85.

Survived by his three children and their families; Robert (Gloria), son Anthony; James (Teresa), son Darren; Elizabeth Erickson, son Kristopher, daughter Desiree (Vinay). A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday May 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Evangelical Church, 2091 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to charity of your choice. Please RSVP to jlees9999@hotmail.com.

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A24 The Delta Optimist May 3, 2017

Delta’s Requirements for Issuing Highway Use Permits to Metro Vancouver’s 52 Street Water Main Replacement Project

The intersection of Highway 17 and 52 Street will remain open to general traffic throughout the project.

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