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Dogs steal show at Police Day PHOTOS BY GORD GOBLE

A K9 demonstration and a kiss from trauma dog Caber were all part of Police Day activities last Thursday in North Delta.

For more on the annual event, see Page 7 and www.deltaoptimist.com.

May Days back at Memorial Park Springtime tradition in Ladner gets underway Friday afternoon and continues throughout the weekend

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It’s May Days weekend in Ladner.

The springtime tradition, which dates all the way back to 1896, gets underway Friday afternoon when both the midway and the fastball tournament get going in Memorial Park.

The action really heats up on Saturday and Sunday when live bands, craft fair, petting zoo, food trucks, beer garden, pancake breakfast and much more

are added to the lineup.

The highlight of May Days, the colourful parade through Ladner Village, is set for Sunday at noon. The procession will take a slightly different route this year due to road construction near Memorial Park.

Event chair Jennifer Scott says despite challenges posed by construction in and around the park, there will be all kinds of family-friendly activities

throughout the weekend.

Canada’s 150th birthday is the theme for this year’s May Days and should be incorporated into many of the parade entries.

The May Quuen, who was to be selected last night at an event at the Ladner Community Centre, will be officially crowned during a ceremony following Sunday’s parade.

• For complete May Days coverage, see pages 13 to 24.

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Grad rates are higher in Delta District exceeds averages for both region and province SANDOR GYARMATI

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The Delta School District is doing extremely well when it comes to graduation rates.

In a presentation to the board of education last Tuesday, superintendent Doug Sheppard outlined the latest provincial data on six-year completion rates. The data is the

this is the province as a whole has really pushed districts to stop just giving completions to students with special needs…

There’s been a real strong push from parents and from the province as a whole to say, ‘No, we’re better than that. We’re better educators than that and we can find solutions to ensure more of our students reach their full

One of the reasons for this is the province as a whole has really pushed districts to stop just giving completions to students with special needs...

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percentage of students who graduate with a B.C. Certificate of Graduation or B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma within six years from the first time they enroll in Grade 8.

The Delta School District exceeded both the provincial as well as Metro Vancouver average for not only overall graduation rate but also subgroups such as aboriginal, nonEnglish language learners and special needs.

Sheppard said Delta had a particularly significant increase in special needs student graduation from four years ago, when it was around 62 per cent, something the district takes a lot of pride in as it continues to work to improve that result.

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potential,’” he said.

When it comes to aboriginal students, Sheppard said the district is pleased with the results, so far, but when compared to other students, there’s still a significant gap that needs to be closed.

He added the upward trends tie into the district vision for education where all learners will graduate and have the best opportunities.

Asked how graduation rate statistics for public schools differ from private schools, Sheppard noted individual independent schools only have enough students to generate their own yearly school-based graduation rates, and those are purely based on students who enter Grade 12 and graduate.

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Public Hearing - Tuesday, May 30, 2017 The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications: Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 Time: 7:00 p.m.

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

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

Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.

Project No. 1 Application for Rezoning (LU008107) Location: 9096 Ladner Trunk Road, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1

MAP NO. 1 FILE NO. LU008107

Applicant: Paul Moerman, Sunnyside Produce Ltd. Telephone: 604-807-6591 Proposal: Application to rezone a portion of 9096 Ladner Trunk Road from Comprehensive Development Zone No. 459 to A1 Agriculture and to amend the text of Comprehensive Development Zone No. 459 in order to reduce the required side setback.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7679 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the portion of 9096 Ladner Trunk Road shown as hatched in Map No. 1 from Comprehensive Development Zone No. 459 to A1 Agriculture and amending the text of Comprehensive Development Zone No. 459 to reduce the required side setback for proposed REM Parcel C from 140 m to 30 m. The rezoning would facilitate consolidation of a portion of 9096 Ladner Trunk Road with the property at 9230 Ladner Trunk Road.

Staff Contact: Susan Elbe – 604-946-3389 Web Location: May 15, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02 Project No. 2 Application for Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning (LU007986) Location: 5097 Linden Drive, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2

MAP NO. 2 FILE NO. LU007986

Applicant: Baldev Nijjer Telephone: 604-325-7516 Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7661 By exempting the subject property from the minimum 12.0 m frontage requirement specified in Policy D.5 of the Ladner Area Plan in order to allow 11.98 m lot frontages for proposed Lots 1 and 2.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7662 The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BCV4K 3E2 www.cor p.delta.bc.ca www.delta.ca

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling on each lot. No in-ground basements or secondary suites are proposed.

Staff Contact: Alex Cauduro – 604-952-3163 Web Location: May 8, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02 Project No. 3 Application for Development Variance Permit and Development Permit (LU007837) Location: 1633 53A Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3

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Housing is proposed for a strip of Beach Grove Golf Club land along 16th Avenue.

MAP NO. 3 FILE NO. LU007837

Applicant: Surjit Khangura, Doublestar Construction Ltd. Telephone: 604-644-1610 Proposal: Application for Development Variance Permit and Development Permit in order to permit construction of a single family dwelling with an in-ground basement and no secondary suite on the subject property.

Development Variance Permit LU007837 To vary Sections 306B and 633C of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” to exempt the maximum height provision for the principal structure to allow a height limit of 6.9 m at the roof ridge and 6.0 m at the mid-roof, as measured from the average natural grade elevation along the 53A Street frontage.

Development Permit LU007837 The subject property is located within the SD2 English Bluff (Tsawwassen Escarpment) Development Permit Area. A development permit is required in order to address the hazardous conditions associated with the site prior to any development.

Staff Contact: Alex Cauduro – 604-952-3163 Web Location: May 15, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item F.11 Project No. 4 Application for Development Variance Permit and Development Permit (LU007838) Location: 1637 53A Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 4

MAP NO. 4 FILE NO. LU007838

Applicant: Surjit Khangura, Doublestar Construction Ltd. Telephone: 604-644-1610 Proposal: Application for Development Variance Permit and Development Permit in order to permit construction of a single family dwelling with an in-ground basement and no secondary suite on the subject property.

Development Variance Permit LU007838 To vary Sections 306B and 633C of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” to exempt the maximum height provision for the principal structure to allow a height limit of 7.4 m at the roof ridge and 6.2 m at the mid-roof, as measured from the average natural grade elevation along the 53A Street frontage.

Development Permit LU007838 The subject property is located within the SD2 English Bluff (Tsawwassen Escarpment) Development Permit Area. A development permit is required in order to address the hazardous conditions associated with the site prior to any development.

Staff Contact: Alex Cauduro – 604-952-3163 Web Location: May 15, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item F.12 Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected until Tuesday, May 30, 2017.

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

’Grove project taking shape

Golf club selects developer for 10-lot subdivision on 16th Ave. IAN JACQUES

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A housing development planned for a strip of land at the Beach Grove Golf Club is starting to gain some traction.

After a six-month request for proposal process, the private club in Tsawwassen has selected developer Dave Brar of Goldlane Homes and real estate consultant Dean Bauck for the project.

Last September, Beach Grove put out a RFP seeking qualified developers to purchase approximately 53,000 square feet of land (1.1 acres) at the corner of 16th Avenue and Gillespie Road.

Beach Grove general manager Richard Creally said the land sale and subsequent development would allow the club to pay off its entire longterm debt of $4.1 million, complete some capital improvements as well as set aside money for future work.

Creally said they received 30 expressions of interest, the majority of which were local and were vetted by a project committee.

“Head and shoulders above and the one that was pretty much unanimously agreed upon was Dean’s,” said Creally.

“Dean and his partner were someone we were involved with three years ago when we first thought of potentially doing this, so (they’re) a known commodity.”

The design would see 10 single-family lots created on the treed parcel fronting 16th Avenue. The

developer is required to have the land subdivided, rezoned, serviced and developed with residential dwellings acceptable to Delta.

“We are very sensitive to the design, to the appearance, to the quality of fit and finish,” added Creally.

“I have 600 golf members that are going to be passing by these homes on a regular basis, so we are going to hear about it. That is one of the reasons we have chosen the partner we have because of their design drawings and their vision that we thought would enhance that section of our property and not necessarily take away from it.”

Creally said a formal application will be submitted to Delta in June.

“We are not looking to rush anything. We want to work with Delta. There are no surprises in our proposal,” he added. “What we hope for as a club is that everybody is happy that this solution allows us to stay in the community as a viable golf club. We want to be here long term — that is our intent and this allows us to do that.”

Bauck said this is a really good project.

“I lived and breathed the proposal for three weeks,” Bauck said. “I felt confident when we submitted it. I come with a good reputation and Dave comes with a good reputation. Oddly enough, we could have taken our proposals to other people, but I think us choosing to work together made our proposal that much stronger. I’m very pleased and delighted to be involved with this.”

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Police seek more resources for SFPR Local lobby looks for provincial funding to increase traffic enforcement on new highway the accidents are increasing. We just saw another fatality involving a truck driver and I don’t know if that was connected to the SFPR, but something has to be done.”

Following the discussion, the board approved a motion to write a letter to Delta council so further provincial lobbying could

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The Delta Police Department picked up the responsibility for the South Fraser Perimeter Road when it opened in late 2013.

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The Delta police board is seeking more resources for Delta police traffic enforcement on the South Fraser Perimeter Road.

Traffic issues were the focal point of discussion during the release of monthly crime statistics at last Wednesday’s police board meeting.

Deputy Chief Lyle

Beaudoin said a new patrol support team has been deployed, which will be working in high traffic areas of the highway.

He added the South Fraser Perimeter Road continues to be a high concern, especially with heavy truck traffic.

“As it stands now, we have the responsibility for the SFPR. We do initiatives on the road, but we are slowly looking towards

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Chief Neil Dubord said it’s difficult to conduct speed enforcement on the highway, which opened in late 2013.

“The side alleys on the road are very small. There are only certain areas where it is safe to pull over,” Dubord said. “Just a few days ago a driver was stopped going 136 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. The

speeds are incredible.”

Board chair Mayor Lois Jackson encouraged the police board to write a letter to Delta council seeking its support in lobbying the provincial government for more funding for the DPD. “Politician to politician, our council to the province, I think it can be effective, so I urge this board to take that approach,” said Jackson. “The speed and

begin.

With the provincial government currently in a state of flux pending the full provincial election results, Dubord pointed out that it could take awhile before they get an audience with provincial officials, but thanked the board for its efforts on the issue.

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Initiative on right path thanks to locals

South Delta support has Tekera Resource Centre in Uganda on the road to self-sustainability IAN JACQUES

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The Tekera Resource Centre in Uganda is on the road to self-sustainability thanks to the efforts and generosity of many South Deltans.

Established in 2009, the centre is overseen by the International Community Empowerment Foundation, which was formed by Tsawwassen sisters Bridget and Sonya Sangster in 2008.

The centre provides heath care, primary education, clean water, sanitation and economic empowerment to Tekera Village and its surrounding area of almost 8,000 citizens.

Project coordinator Daniel Ahimbisibwe visited Tsawwassen last week while he was in the Lower Mainland presenting at a conference at Simon Fraser University.

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International Community Empowerment Foundation vice president Brenda Casey and Tekera Resource Centre project coordinator Daniel Ahimbisibwe show some of the items that have been made by the centre’s craft group. The foundation hopes to sell the items at local craft fairs and through school PACs and community groups. Those interested in purchasing the items can email Casey at info@icefcanada.org.

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He said it was great the trip afforded him an opportunity to meet with local foundation members and see first-hand how money given to the centre is raised.

“It has been an eyeopening experience for me,” he said. “When I contact Bridget and Sonya and other ICEF members saying we need money for this school project, or to fix a truck, I had no idea what went into the fundraising effort.”

There are several components to the Tekera Resource Centre: the Tekera Primary School and Tekara Vocational School, the women’s craft club and micro-finance group, the medical clinic and medical outreach and co-operative, and the demonstration and community farms.

The school has more than 300 students from nursery to Grade 7 and a vocational school offering four trades. Students walk up to 10 kilometres to

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attend what has become the number one primary school in the sub-county.

A library, reading group and organized sports provide education/social opportunities to all members of the community.

The craft club has more than 50 members, many of them single mothers or grandmothers. Income from the crafts empowers the members to pay for their children’s schooling, medicine and food.

The medical clinic has been a Godsend, according to Ahimbisibwe, providing treatment that was previously not accessible to most in the community.

“The biggest target for us is that right now we are on the road to self-sustainability,” he said. “The goal for Tekera and other donors is to push us to the point where we don’t have to rely on the donations of others. Everything we need is in the pipeline.

The income of Tekera is going up, so I’m very confident within the next three years we will reach this goal.”

He said the generosity of the foundation and the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen, which over the years has donated more than $60,000, has made life-changing impacts on Tekera Village and its people.

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Police Day offers opportunity to welcome public Delta Police Dep’t holds event during National Police Week IAN JACQUES

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Amber Whiting (left) tries the ICBC driving simulator, while 13-yearold Mike NIkas (bottom left) checks out a police cruiser during Police Day at the North Delta Recreation Centre.

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Hundreds of residents, including busloads of elementary students, turned out to enjoy activities hosted by the Delta Police Department at its annual Police Day. Held last Thursday at the North Delta Recreation Centre, the day helped recognize National Police Week in Canada.

There were displays from ICBC, the RCMP, Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers, Transit Police, Delta Amateur Radio Society and RCMP Air One. The public enjoyed the performances/demonstrations from the Delta Police Pipe Band, Academy of Martial Arts and the kids especially enjoyed the department’s K9 demonstration.

Police Chief Neil

Dubord was on hand to greet the public.

He said the day was enjoyable meeting many great people in the community and interacting with the youth, providing badges and words of encouragement to many new junior officers.

“Our members and police staff put countless hours of work into preparing the event, and from what I saw everyone who attended thoroughly enjoyed themselves,” said Dubord. “From an exciting demonstration by our K9 section to the landing of RCMP Air One, the young people who attended were engaged and inquisitive.

“Police Day is a chance for Delta police to roll back the curtain on some of our equipment and vehicles.

It’s also an opportunity for parents and children to say hello and engage with our members.”

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his month’s provincial election ended up being a close race, but oddly enough, that wasn’t the case in the majority of ridings.

Given the razor thin margin between the Liberals and NDP when it comes to both popular vote and number of seats, you’d think the election was a nail-biter throughout the province, but in most ridings the victor was never in doubt.

Oh sure, there were some tight races, including the nine-vote margin in Courtenay-Comox, but there were far more laughers, races in which one candidate received in excess of 50 per cent of the vote, than the overall result would lead you to believe.

In fact, in 49 of the 87 ridings B.C.wide, one candidate received more votes than all the other hopefuls combined. In those instances, there’s absolutely no question who the voters liked and that happened in 56 per cent of B.C.’s ridings, highlighted by Liberal cabinet minister Mike Bernier getting more than 75 per cent of the vote in Peace River South and the NDP’s Melanie Mark receiving almost 65 per cent in Vancouver – Mount Pleasant.

The Liberals got over 50 per cent of the vote in 25 ridings, the NDP hit that mark in 23, while the Greens accomplished the feat once, in leader Andrew Weaver’s riding of Oak Bay-Gordon Head.

Those convincing victories don’t include many other ridings, like Delta South, where the winner didn’t hit the 50 per cent mark but was well clear of second place. Here, Liberal Ian Paton got 44.5 per cent of the vote on his way to a 4,400-vote victory.

In addition to many decisive wins, the electoral results also show a real geographic divide that exists in this province. It’s not quite a rural-urban split, but the Fraser Valley, Okanagan and the northern regions belong primarily to the Liberals, while the NDP has a foothold in many parts of Metro Vancouver and shares Vancouver Island with the Greens.

Delta’s two ridings split while the Liberals won all four Richmond seats, so it’s not like Christy Clark’s gang is devoid of support in the Lower Mainland, but there’s a growing divide and it depends largely on where you live. Whether it’s irony or just the electoral gods having a little fun, but when you add up all those ideological differences, the result is awfully close.

Delayed result made for even more interesting election day

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n May 9, we had one of the most interesting elections in a long time in B.C. As I mentioned last time, I worked for Elections BC as a supervisory voting officer at Beach Grove Elementary.

First off, for those who closely follow my columns (other than my mother), I have to apologize.

I said the database of voters was now on laptops. I found out later that was only for absentee ballots, not general voting. We’re still working old school, with your name printed on a paper voters list. Unalterable. Secure. In no way can be hacked by Russian operatives. Who says technology makes everything better?

I’m sure some, after reading my column, were looking forward to a new experience and didn’t get it. Oops, sorry about that. More likely, people didn’t really notice.

I am under no illusion that my columns provide little more than mild entertainment and more likely something quickly recycled.

Well, thanks for recycling.

The day started early, just before 7 a.m., as the team of people assigned to my polling station arrived and started setting up.

The doors opened at 8 a.m. with about 20 people in line. By 10 a.m., things had slowed down, but that was good, it gave us a

Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN

chance to make sure we were doing things right and solve any problems before it got busier.

It’s interesting how you can define an area based on when people vote. Some will wait for the doors to open, lots showed up around the time to drop off their kids at school. Retirees like to vote mid-morning. Each voting station had a different pattern. The one I always feel sorry for is where most people go into town to work.

Around 5 p.m., I checked in with that station. They had a voters list of 500 on it and so far, including the early voting, they had about 50 per cent turnout.

We made bets on how many more would be showing up – I figured they’d have about 70 per cent turnout, around 350 voters total.

Not long after, they got slammed.

The line-up was about 50

deep for the next two hours. The other stations were quiet, almost bored. Not these guys. At the end of the night, they had over 400 voters, better than an 80 per cent turnout. The stats haven’t been released yet, but I’m sure that is one of, if not the best, turnouts in the province.

The best part of the day for me was seeing the students visit the polling place. I lost count how many classes came in, from Grade 2 to Grade 7. They had done a mock election, older kids voting for the candidates, younger voted for flavours of ice cream (vanilla won). But they had great questions, and learned about how our democracy works. Future voters, all.

We also spoke about why we have the right to vote, how so many fought and died for us to have this right. I get upset when people say their vote doesn’t count. Tell that to a family member of a fallen soldier who died so you could mark a ballot. They all count, regardless of who gets elected.

Seems odd to say, I wonder what the final result will be.

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.

May 24, 2017 The Delta Optimist A9

Letters

Calling Delta a city is even more misleading than a corporation

Editor: Re: Name change on track, May 17 It still puzzles me why we need to be so concerned about changing the name of our local government from “corporation” to “city.” So, somebody in Rotterdam evidently assumed that a corporation has to be a privately owned entity. I’m sure our esteemed touring party soon cleared this up with-

out too much hubris. After all, both our mayor and chief administrative officer were present.

I don’t think we need a name change just because of a possible misunderstanding in the future, but even if we’re headed in that direction, I can’t see that calling ourselves a “city” is any less misleading. I had been taught that the original definition of a city is a conurbation that

boasts a cathedral and a bishop. At the rate that Delta’s churches are being torn down or converted to commercial uses, I don’t think that this is likely in Delta’s future. Misleading, even more so than corporation.

If we need to change our name to something more descriptive and less confusing, then what about the Tri-Villages of Delta? But I’m suspicious

that Mayor Lois Jackson is keen on leaving an indelible mark on our history, even if it’s inappropriate.

Perhaps she would like to be remembered as the City of Delta’s first mayor instead of a failed Ladner riverfront strategy, major earthworks on the Southlands site, high-rise development in North Delta and (coming soon) a casino?

Chris Stanton

Stop stealing from bins at the thrift shop Editor: Last Thursday night, my husband and I placed several boxes of housewares and clothing in the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop bins after the store had closed for the day.

At that time, I noticed someone had donated a laundry bin made of canvas and metal, but had left it outside of the store in full view of the public. Even though I

wanted to purchase this item, I was unable to do so because the store had already closed.

Concerned that this item would be stolen if left outside of the store, I placed it inside one of the large metal donation boxes in front of the store. The next morning I went back to the store with another box of donations, and with the intention of buying the laundry bin

that I had placed in the donation box overnight.

However, when I spoke to the volunteers in front of the store to inquire about the laundry bin, I was told that everything in that donation box has been stolen by dumpster divers. How disheartening!

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A. Cameron

Seniors need those classes

Editor: Re: Efforts needed to ensure frail seniors are keeping active, Community Comment, May 10 The “Fit and Functional” classes at Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre used to be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday, except for holidays. The Wednesday class was the first to be dropped, followed by the Friday class, and now the Monday class.

I think the column by ML Burke explains much better than I am able to do why it is a big mistake

to shut these classes down. Greg Edwards was the major contributor to this article and states the case most clearly that statistics on attendance are secondary to the benefits.

The classes were to have a reliable drop-in, chair-based movement program that does not depend on numbers registered. This is basically similar to the SAIL program in Burnaby. We don’t require all of the SAIL program, but sure hate to lose the minimum that we have had.

Please reconsider.

Keith E. Lachance

Greens putting down roots here

Editor: I appreciated your paper’s extensive coverage of the provincial election, including all of the all-candidates meetings, however I’d like to correct a recent article that misquoted me by switching the estimated $3.5 billion capital cost with the $8 billion interest calculated on the debt that will need be incurred to build the Christy Clark bridge.

I’m not complaining though. Voters confirmed that the Green Party has now been re-established here after an eight-year hiatus. Looking to the future in Delta South, we will be forming a riding association as a hub for local Green support, and to prepare for the possibility of an early election call.

Larry Colero Green Party Candidate for Delta South

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Massive cranes arriving at Deltaport Port Community Liaison Committee provides update on work at Roberts Bank terminal The following is a report from the Port Community Liaison Committee, a multi-stakeholder body that includes representatives from the community, environment, agriculture, industry and local governments that addresses portrelated issues.

Heads up! Two new megamax ship-to-shore cranes will soon be arriving at the GCT Deltaport container terminal at Roberts Bank. They are part of a $300-million terminal densification project that will increase container handling capacity at Deltaport without expanding the terminal footprint.

The cranes are being delivered by ship, readyassembled, and — at 92 metres tall — will be the largest and most modern cranes on the west coast of North America. With a reach of more than 70 metres, they can service the largest container ships that are increasingly being used on trans-Pacific routes.

The cranes are expected to arrive early this summer. Community notifications will be mailed out and regular updates will be posted on GCT’s webpage: globalterminalscanada.com/projectupdates/ The new cranes are electric powered, with

regenerative drives to minimize power use, high-efficiency LED lighting to reduce glare from light, and are equipped with features intended to reduce operational noise levels compared to similar cranes. This should be welcome news for local residents who may be impacted by terminal noise, especially during summer nights when windows are open.

More helpful news is that the long-awaited shore power connections project at Deltaport’s third berth is beginning construction. Once completed, it will facilitate the newer container ships that have the capability to plug-in while at the terminal — meaning they can turn off their diesel engines, saving fuel, reducing emissions and eliminating generator noise. Work to install the duct banks and electrical systems will be happening from June until October, so they may be fully operational for next spring.

The Port Community Liaison Committee (PCLC) feels these steps represent progress in addressing some longstanding community issues relating to noise, light pollution and emissions. It is a demonstration SUBMITTED PHOTO

Port Community Liaison Committee members took a tour of GCT Deltaport recently to see the improvements being made at the Roberts Bank container terminal. Pictured (from left) are Robert McCandless, Patrick Thompson, Marko Dekovic (GCT), Bernita Iverson (Corporation of Delta) and Frank Rogers.

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Even taking a walk has gone high-tech today

Living Matters

BARBARA GUNN

The son and his girlfriend are into the step craze.

You know what I mean.

These days, people don’t simply put one foot in front of the other when they want to go somewhere. They count every step they’re taking.

“We got the app,” the son told me. “So we’re doing the counting bigtime. We’re really into it.”

“Oh,” I said. ‘That’s interesting.”

That’s not really what I was thinking.

The son, I might add, is far from the first person who has told me this recently. Three or four colleagues at work have

also been doing the step count, as has a neighbour around the block. Some of them have the app. Some of them have purchased bracelets that do the job.

None of them, so far as I know, has been counting the old-fashioned way.

You know, by counting.

“Couldn’t you just, um, count your steps?” I asked the son.

“I suppose you could,” he said. “But you might lose track. Besides, there’s an app that does it for you.”

Of course, there is. Geez, there’s an app for everything these days, probably even one that will count the number of times you blink or the number of times you sneeze or the number of times you go upstairs in search of something, but can’t remember what it was.

“So,” I said to the son, “how many steps do you average?”

“Oh,” he said. “Maybe 5,000 a day. Often more.”

I gave this some thought and decided I didn’t know what to make of it, having never counted my steps.

“Is that good?” I asked.

“I think so,” he said.

“And how does that compare with your steps before you got the app?”

“Don’t know,” he said. “I wasn’t counting then.”

No idea, either, what even constitutes a step.

“Suppose,” I said to the son, “that you walked around your house three times, but only taking baby steps. You wouldn’t have travelled very far, but you’d really be racking up the numbers, wouldn’t you?”

“I guess,” he said. “But who wants to do that?”

Indeed. Who on earth would want to do that?

“And suppose,” I continued, “you decided to run around the block. You’d burn a lot more calories than if you walked, but you’d probably be taking the same number of steps, wouldn’t you?”

“I guess,” he said.

“Actually, I don’t know.”

I don’t know either. I do know, however, that some things don’t really fit the high-tech world.

The son can take his step-count app. I’d rather take a walk.

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Delta looks to get rid of old contracts

About 3,400 land use agreements that date back to the 1970s are still legally binding today SANDOR GYARMATI

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They’re zoning anomalies, something stuck in a bygone time, so Delta has begun the process of correcting them.

Mostly created in the 1970s, land use contracts were signed at the time of a property’s original subdivision and outline various development guidelines.

Delta no longer uses such contracts, but the current large batch of legally binding agreements, still registered on title, remain frozen in time.

Over the years Delta has updated its zoning bylaws but those old land use contracts supersede them, regardless of whether the contracts conform to current standards.

There are about 3,400 of the old contracts still on file, most of which are attached to residential properties. The contracts vary with some more restrictive than current zoning, while others provide greater development opportunities.

“They really are case-

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Delta has begun a process that would terminate land use contracts on over 100 industrial and commercial properties. There are still many more in effect on residential land. by-case,” said deputy planning director Marcy Sangret. “An example could be on a residential lot and what we find sometimes is a land use contract is more generous in terms of floor area

but it’s more restrictive in terms of height. So it can be both at the same time.”

Delta council decided last week to take advantage of new provisions under the Local Government Act that

allows cities to expire all old contracts by 2024, with an option for even earlier termination. Council members agreed with a staff recommendation to grant preliminary approval for the early termination of

land use contracts for over 100 industrial and commercial properties.

Delta isn’t including residential properties at this time.

The commercial and industrial properties in

question are scattered throughout Delta, including sections of Ladner Village as well as parcels along 56th Street in Tsawwassen.

Sangret said the proposal will go to a public hearing and if the bylaw is adopted, each of the current contracts would continue to be in effect for one year following adoption of the bylaw.

Property owners claiming hardship can apply to the board of variance within six months of adoption of the bylaw to keep their old contracts.

“We have a set of all the land use contracts at municipal hall and we encourage people to come in and view them and they can also look at what the underlying zoning is that would take effect if the bylaw is adopted, and then they can compare them,” added Sangret.

If the bylaw is adopted, structures that were built under the old contracts but don’t comply with current regulations would be grandfathered as nonconforming uses.

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Weekend full of fun in store at historic fair

Established in 1896, Ladner Pioneer May Days is one of the province’s largest free, family fairs.

Held once again this year in Memorial Park, the fair, which runs Friday to Sunday, will feature live bands, carnival rides, a colourful parade and more.

“This year there has been a lot of construction in the park, so that has made planning for the event a challenge, but despite those challenges we still have a lot of family favourites, food trucks, entertainment, the midway rides. It should be a fun weekend,” said event chair Jennifer Scott.

Celebrating its 121st anniversary, the theme for this year’s May Days incorporates Canada’s 150th

birthday into the celebrations.

“So it’s kind of a fun thing to do on our 121st,” Scott said, adding Sunday’s parade is where the Canada 150 theme will be most noticeable. “It goes to show how long this fair has been around and it speaks to the history of our event and Canada as well, so it was a fitting theme to celebrate Canada, celebrate traditions and celebrate Ladner.”

The family fun kicks off Friday with discounted midway rides for kids as well as the men’s fastball tournament at the ball diamond.

Saturday will be filled with a wide range of entertainment with the midway rides in full swing, the fastball tournament con-

The traditional May Pole Dance will take place Sunday afternoon in Memorial Park. tinues, the craft fair, pony rides, delectable food choices from a number of unique food trucks and lots of great musical acts performing on the Main Stage.

Sunday kicks off with a pancake breakfast fol-

lowed at noon by the parade, which culminates with the May Pole Dance and crowning of the 2017 May Queen on the Main Stage. The remainder of Sunday will be filled with more entertainment, a petting zoo, midway rides

and the craft fair.

Former Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington has been named master of ceremonies for the event.

“Every year is new again because we always add something a little different, but there is always lots of

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familiar free events that families will love,” said Scott.

She said volunteers are always needed. Those wishing to help out this weekend can contact organizers via www.ladnermaydays.com.

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MAY DAYS

Musical acts on Memorial Park stage

Several South Delta favourites will be performing at this year’s Ladner May Days.

The Chaos Monkeys, a popular teen band, kicks off the weekend’s music acts at 11 a.m. Saturday on the Main Stage in Memorial Park.

They will be followed by another local favourite, the Karmichaels, at 12:45 p.m. who will bring their mix of folk/country rock and some Celtic folk to the Main Stage.

The Rollin’ Trainwreck, based in Vancouver, is a bluegrass inspired trio that plays a crossover of traditional country with a touch of rock, blues and experimental undertones.

They have been playing, writing and recording the past year and will be releasing their first album in July.

They hit the main stage Saturday at 2:45 p.m.

Saturday wraps up with Ladner’s own Route 66 eh starting at 4:30 p.m.

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Abbotsford’s Nicole Sumerlyn will bring her unique country sound to Memorial Park on Sunday afternoon.

“They called me and said they would love to play May Days,” said May Days event chair Jennifer

Scott.

“They will be playing in the fastball tournament and then performing later

on Saturday on the Main Stage. They have grown up in Ladner and are a total Ladner band, so that’s

kind of fun.”

Abbotsford’s Nicole Sumerlyn will close out May Days on Sunday on

the Main Stage starting at 4 p.m.

As a winner from the 2015 Global country star search, a top four finalist from the 2017 Breakthrough Country Music Project and a threetime B.C. Country Music Association nominee, Sumerlyn has been known to be “B.C. country’s little firecracker with the big hair” and the one to watch.

She has been molding her own unique music, with echoes of blues and soul while keeping the angelic sounds of traditional country. From her sassy, energetic and striking stage presence to her powerful voice, a Sumerlyn show is a performance you do not want to miss.

“I think people will be very impressed with the musical talent we have lined up all weekend. We have something for everyone’s musical tastes,” said Scott.

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Parade will take new route due to construction

There is another twist to one of the showcase events at this year’s Ladner Pioneer May Days.

For the second straight year, the parade route has been changed due to construction in the area. Last year it was work on Delta Street in Ladner Village, while this year it’s the construction in Memorial

Park with the new Reach building taking shape and surrounding roadways.

“We just couldn’t guarantee that anything would be finished constructionwise,” said event chair Jennifer Scott. “That’s been the challenge this year, especially with all the changes in the park that the Corporation of Delta is

Sunday’s parade will wind its way through Ladner Village on the way to Memorial Park. undertaking.”

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The parade will then turn onto 47A Avenue before finishing on Garry Street.

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“It’s really just one street that is going to be impact-

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ed,” said Scott.

“With the Canada 150th birthday theme people should see some really unique and colourful floats,” she added.

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MAY DAYS About 20 vendors expected to take part in craft fair

The Ladner Pioneer May Days craft fair won’t be as big this year, but will still offer some interesting vendors to choose from.

“Due to the changes happening in Memorial Park, our craft fair will be smaller this year, however, as always, we will have some amazing vendors on hand,” said craft fair coordinator Shari Barr.

This year Barr expects about 20 vendors to take part.

Patrons can expect

to find everything from Tupperware to make up to handmade purses and clothing to knitted items.

“This year we have a few new faces that we are excited about, including handmade pens and bags,” she said.

The craft fair will be located in or around the tennis courts at Delta Secondary between the park and fairground.

The craft fair runs from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

Vicki Huntington to return as MC FILE PHOTO

Former Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington will be master of ceremonies for the crowning of the May Queen and the traditional May Pole Dance, both of which will take place in Memorial Park on Sunday afternoon. This year’s May Queen was selected by random draw at an event Tuesday evening at the Ladner Community Centre, but she won’t be officially crowned until after the parade on Sunday.

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MAY DAYS

Food trucks to roll into town for May Days

What’s a fair without delicious food?

Ladner Pioneer May Days attendees will have choices when it comes to eats at this year’s event, including returning favourites Hunky Bill’s Ukrainian food, dim sum and fish n’ chips.

A new offering this year will be from the C’est si bon food truck, which will be serving up French fare, said food coordinator Khya Fellingham.

She said there will be nine food trucks at the park on Saturday while that number will grow to

10 on Sunday with the addition of a truck doing mini doughnuts and smoothies.

“We’re really excited about our food offerings this year,” Fellingham told the Optimist.

There will also be a pancake breakfast on Sunday from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Memorial Park gazebo thanks to the North Delta Lions Club.

The “Happy Pioneer Watering Hole” beer garden, put on by the Ladner Legion, goes from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

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Perogie king Bill Konyk will be back at May Days with his ever-popular Hunky Bill’s Ukrainian food. He’ll be one of 10 food trucks to set up shop on the grass at Memorial Park over the weekiend.

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Community Walk/run for Alzheimer’s PHOTOS BY GORD GOBLE

The Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s event in Ladner raised approximately $2,300 earlier this month.

Those who took part, including team captain Youla Thomas (left) and Malcolm Fernandes (far left), enjoyed sunny weather at the event held at Delta Secondary’s sports track. There were about 40 to 45 participants, Thomas noted.

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» A Traffic light at 56th St. and 4th Ave has been installed and is ready for future activation. » Over 2,500 tires, dating from the 1950s, were unearthed during site excavation and recycled in cooperation with the BC Ministry of the Environment. » 30 Acres of community farm area has been seeded and set aside for future organic food production.

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Community

Police hosting soccer camp this summer

Grandfather shares wealth of knowledge in new book

Week-long camp for U6 to U12

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Tsawwassen’s Pat Cash has released Wondrous Life, a book where a grandfather shares his insights with his beloved grandson, on the meaning of life, spirituality and what lies beyond, through animated and insightful conversation and reflection. The book is available online from Amazon, Kindle and ISSUU.

The Delta Police Department is getting into the soccer game with a week-long camp this summer.

Open to boys and girls in divisions U6 to U12, the camp takes place Aug. 28 to Sept. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon each day at Dugald Morrison Park in Ladner.

Players will be placed into groups based on age and ability to ensure they are challenged appropriately, maximizing their development and, most importantly, having fun.

Skills covered will include: shooting and finishing, passing, dribbling and turning, ball control and trapping, game situations, small-sided games, positional play, attacking and defending, and a mini World Cup.

Campers will be coached by and play with experienced, quality soccer players and coaches.

Coaches will be members from the DPD with a soccer background and high level senior players from the community.

Players will be expected to bring proper attire for the weather, water bottle (there will be water on site as well), shin pads, proper footwear and sunblock.

Camp fee is $100 and it includes five days of good times, swag and a visit from a special guest.

Partial proceeds from the camp will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

To register or learn more about the camp see: http://deltapolice.ca/ soccer-camp/.

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As important as they are, trees and other plants can cause significant power interruptions. Contact between trees and power lines can be very dangerous, which is why over the next few months, we’ll be pruning and removing trees and other plants in North Delta.

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The Delta Hospital Auxiliary celebrated Healthcare Auxiliary Day, a proclamation of the Ministry of Health, during a recent event at Delta Hospital. Delta Hospital Auxiliary president Yvonne Chard (middle) gets help cutting the cake from past presidents Robbie Schultes (left) and Betty Davies.

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Community

Mental health centre looks to raise profile IAN JACQUES

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A mental health organization vital to the community is looking to raise its profile and funds to help enhance the services it provides.

The Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver/Fraser Delta Resource Centre, located on Delta Street in Ladner, has been offering support in the community for more than 20 years.

The space offers a number of programs as well as outreach, information and education to those in need.

Tara Sudbury helps to deliver various education programs in the workplace and in the community.

She also volunteers her time as the fundraising coordinator for the Delta branch.

She said she is hoping this awareness and fundraising campaign will help show the community the services are vital.

“This office is not cutting it,” Sudbury said.

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PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

The Delta Resource Centre team includes (from left) David Gault, Lorraine Mock, Michael Haley, Judy Gray, Tara Sudbury and David Chamberland. trendier, cheerful and more hopeful. We need the office to function in a more cohesive fashion.

This should be a space that feels like home, feels like a place that you want to be at.”

Sudbury said a direct mail campaign has started with information coming out to the public soon. As well, the CMHA is holding its Ride don’t Hide fundraising initiative, which will support all

Lower Mainland branches, on June 25 at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby. See www.ridedonthide.com for details.

“This is the start of our fundraising campaign,” she said, adding they are

hoping to raise $50,000 to keep staff in place and renovate the office space.

“We will be reaching out to the community for some in-kind support to keep the renovation costs low as well.”

Judy Gray, director of mental health and promotion for the Fraser branch of the CMHA, said anyone who walks through the door can access services.

“We would speak with them and get an idea of what they are looking for, what they are trying to do, do they need support groups, do they need to go through the actual system? We need to assess all of that. It’s really about checking with them to get the information and the services that they need,” Gray said.

“Mental health impacts one in three people. We are the only organization in our area that is working in a broad spectrum to support our communities.”

Sudbury said all of the supports and programs are evidence-based.

“We are the only place where you can go when you don’t know what to do,” she said.

To learn more about programs and services, stop by the office at 4871 Delta St., call 604-943-1878 or email: info.vb@cmha. bc.ca.

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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Canadian Mental Health Association VancouverFraser offers a Mental Health Resiliency Support Group in South Delta for individuals living with a mental health concern or experiencing symptoms. Meetings are on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. Next meeting is on Thursday, May 25. Call the Delta office at 604-943-1878 or email info. delta@cmha.bc.ca to register for your first meeting.

AmbassadorsTsawwassen Mills Toastmasters Club will

be co-hosting a booth at the Ladner May Days Fair with Ladner’s Deltones Toastmasters Club. The May Days booth will be open Saturday and Sunday, May 27 and 28 in Ladner’s Memorial Park. Drop by for an informal visit or join us at our next meeting: Tuesday, May 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the training room at Tsawwassen Mills Mall.

Guests are always welcome.

Expect to have fun in a safe environment, while you learn public speaking skills and leadership skills. For more information email Barb at jest4fun@eastlink.ca or go to https://4666.toastmastersclubs.org/.

Wills, Estate Planning and Power of Attorney will be held on Thursday, June 1 at the Tsawwassen Library and on Thursday, June 8 at the Ladner Pioneer Library.

Both sessions run from 7 to

8:30 p.m. Learn more about putting your affairs in order with local wills and estate lawyer Murray Lott. Bring your questions to this free informational program.

Delta Nature Members present their photographs of the Natural World around us, Tuesday, June 6, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Lutheran Benediction Church, 56th St., & 6th Ave., Tsawwassen. Free for all ages. Bring your own mug for complimentary coffee and snacks. For further information: Tom Bearss, 604940-9206 or https://dncb. wordpress.com.

The South Delta Newcomers and Alumnae are celebrating their 50th anniversary in conjunction with their Strawberry Tea and Social on Thursday, June 15, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Kiwanis Longhouse, 1710-56th Street, Tsawwassen. They are inviting past and current members to join them for this milestone celebration. They are also encouraging those attending to wear their hats/ fascinators as they would to a tea 50 years ago.

75 Ways to Save on Household Expenses set for Thursday, June 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Ladner Pioneer Library. Learn practical and easy ways to reduce utility, cable, phone and Internet bills; reduce grocery bills; trim personal expenses and more. Registration is required. Call 604-946-6215.

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Name(s): Kieran Age(s): 12 Occupation: Student What activity did you participate in?

Junior Lifeguard Club, Bronze Star, and public swimming to practice my skills.

Where does it take place?

Sungod Recreation Centre How often do you participate?

On top of Junior Lifeguard Club and Bronze Star, I go to the pool almost every day to practice my skills. I bring a weight from home to practice my surface support holding a weight too.

How long have you been involved in this activity?

I’ve been swimming at the pool since I was 5 years old.

What made you get involved with this activity?

Lifeguarding is fun and challenging and I really enjoy learning all of the skills you need to have.

What do you like best about the activity?

I like learning how to dive down under the water, and learning first aid skills.

How does it benefit your life?

It keeps me healthy and active.

What are some other activities you do to keep active?

I mostly like to swim—that’s why I come so often!

Delta offers a variety of swimming lessons for all ages, including the Junior Lifeguard Club (8–12 years) and Lifesaving Sport Club (13–18 years). Both swim clubs are fun opportunities to learn important water safety skills and are great preparation for being trained as a Lifeguard, if your child chooses to go that path.

Like Kieran, youth who register in the Junior Lifeguard Club will enjoy an exciting change from regular swim lessons, focusing on fun while developing swimming endurance, fitness, lifesaving skills and knowledge.

Check out Delta’s Summer 2017 Leisure Guide to learn more about Delta’s swim lessons and clubs for all ages.

The Summer 2017 Leisure Guide will be available online at Delta.ca on May 26, 2017, and in print at recreation centres on May 29, 2017.

Summer program registration opens May 31, 2017. For more information about registering for programs, please call 604-952-3000.

United Church, 4960-48th Ave., Aug. 14 to 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 604-946-6254 or email: office@ladnerunited. org for registration. Cost until June 30 is $120. www. ladnerunited.org.

SENIORS eCleCtiC café - Songs from Howard Solverson’s varied repertoire, along with a guest, in a coffee house setting. Saturday, May 27, 7 to 9 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. Members $4; guests $6. Coffee, tea & cookies will be served.

Bonnie Kilroe’s Country Queens. Award-winning onewoman show with impersonations of Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Crystal Gayle, Shania Twain and others. Show starts at 8 p.m., Saturday, May 27, KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen.

604-943-0225. Tickets $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard, debit card. Dinner tickets are an additional $15. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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.

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre hosts a “Strawberry Tea” on Friday, June 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets available at

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FUND RAISERS A drive-thru shred-a-thon will be held Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with 1-800-Shredding at All Saints Church, 4755-Arthur Dr., Ladner. Call 604-946-8413.

The Delta Friends of the Library will be holding their fourth annual Shred-a-thon in the parking lot of the Tsawwassen Library on Saturday, June 17 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Look for the 1-800-Shredding truck.

Cost is by donation with tax receipts being issued for donations over $20.

SPECIAL EVENTS Deltassist is hosting an event on Developing Positive Relationships on May 31 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where: Deltassist conference room, 9097 Scott Rd., North Delta. Space is limited so advanced registration is required. To register, contact Dr. Zoë Sehn, manager of counselling services, at zoes@deltaassist.com or 604-594-3455 ext. 105.

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presents Oh Canada!

And Beyond - A Choral Landscape on Saturday, May 27 at 2 and 7 p.m. at South Delta Baptist Church, 1988-56th St., Tsawwassen.

The spring concert is a celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors while children under 12 get in for free. Tickets are available online at www.deltachoral.ca, at the door, or from any choir member.

The Delta Music Makers Concert Band is presenting an afternoon of music – Summer Pops and Hit Movies. It features the music of Henry Mancini and Leroy Anderson. The concert will be held at Genesis Theatre, 5005-45th Ave., Ladner, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 28.

Admission by donation.

June 3 & 4 are the dates of the 13th annual Ladner Bandfest. This event brings amateur Community Concert Bands to Ladner for continuous 40-minute concerts on two stages throughout the weekend between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. This year the Bandfest will take place on the Plaza in front of Delta Municipal Hall. www.ladnerbandfest.org.

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WEST COAST SENIOR LACROSSE ASSOCIATION W L T Pts Langley 3 1 0 6 Nanaimo 2 1 1 5 Ladner 2 0 0 4 Victoria 1 2 1 3 Coquitlam 1 1 0 2 Royal City 1 2 0 2 Valley 1 3 0 2 B.C. JUNIOR A LACROSSE W L T Pts Coquitlam 7 1 0 14 New West 5 0 0 10 Langley 5 2 0 10 Victoria 4 5 0 8 Nanaimo 2 6 1 5 Burnaby 2 5 1 5 Port Coquitlam 2 4 0 4 Delta 1 5 0 2 WEST COAST JUNIOR LACROSSE LEAGUE W T L Pts Coquitlam 6 0 0 12 New West 4 0 0 8 Ridge Meadows 4 0 1 8 Port Coquitlam 3 0 3 6 Port Moody 3 0 3 6 Delta 2 0 4 4 Burnaby 1 0 3 2 Langley 1 0 4 2 North Shore 0 0 6 0 B.C. INTERMEDIATE “A” LACROSSE LEAGUE W L T Pts Nanaimo 6 1 0 12 Langley 6 2 0 12 Maple Ridge 5 1 0 10 Delta 5 2 0 10 Coquitlam 4 2 0 8 Victoria 4 2 0 8 Port Coquitlam 4 4 0 8 New West 3 5 0 6 Richmond 2 5 0 4 Okanagan 1 8 0 2 Burnaby 0 8 0 0

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The Fraser Valley AAA Championships began with a 3-0 win over Tweedsmuir for Anika Bosch and co-coach Brent Sweeney. Four games later, the South Delta Sun Devils had clinched their 16th straight berth in the provincial championships, slated for next week in Burnaby.

16 straight B.C. trips & counting

Sun Devils overcome challenging playoff journey to clinch provincial berth MARK BOOTH

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It’s the most treacherous and unpredictable playoff terrain in B.C. high school girls soccer that stretches 110 kilometres from Tsawwassen to Chilliwack. Yet, the South Delta Sun Devils have managed to navigate their way through it for 16 consecutive years to take their season to the province’s biggest stage.

The Sun Devils continued their remarkable record-setting run with a sixth place finish at last week’s Fraser Valley “AAA” Championships.

They now have about a week to prepare for the 16-team provincial tournament in Burnaby that kicks off June 1.

On paper at least, South Delta looked like a pretty solid bet to return to the B.C. tourney after last year’s surprising bronze medal finish.

The majority of the roster was back but it still had to get through the Valley playoffs which once again served up a buffet of unpredictability.

When the dust had finally settled last Thursday, the two Valley teams that were once ranked No. 1 in the province — Heritage Woods and Fleetwood Park — were battling for seventh place and the final B.C. berth.

Longtime South Delta coaches Stephen Burns and Brent Sweeney haven’t quite seen this kind of parity before. Their squad lost a 2-1 quarter-final heartbreaker in penalty kicks to Sardis, then produced a pair of do-or-die wins to nail down a provincial spot. After a thrilling 2-1 triumph over Fleetwood, they were admittedly flat less than 24 hours later in the fifth place game against Centennial, losing 3-1.

It was just another reminder no opponent can be overlooked in this era of B.C. high

school girls soccer.

“More teams are just picking their best players regardless of their age,” said Sweeney.

“Some cases here in the Fraser Valley, coaches have been in place for a few years and it’s more of a program mentality. It’s just so tough to seed teams these days. It’s basically splitting hairs now and year-to-year it changes.”

South Delta began the Valley playoffs seeded sixth and opened with a solid 3-0 victory over

PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

South Delta’s Campbell Brown fires a shot towards goal in last Monday’s 3-0 victory over Abbotsford.

#11 Tweedsmuir. That set the stage for the pivotal game in Chilliwack against #3 Sardis. A win would lock-up a B.C. berth and a top four finish. A defeat would mean going into survivor mode as one of eight schools battling for three berths.

The Sun Devils took a 1-0 lead and had chances to add to it. Sardis equalized and eventual won in PKs. “The Valleys are a real battle every time and when you don’t win those first two games, you know what you are in for,” said Burns. “You will be playing good teams every game. There is no easy road.”

Four days later, they were back at home in a cold downpour — dominating #16 Abbotsford in a 3-0 win.

Sweeney and Burns wanted the team to continue the “backs against the walls” mentality and actually convinced their players the Fleetwood encounter was another elimination game. The girls delivered a clutch performance.

Now they head to provincials as one of many teams with a realistic chance of being on the podium. The Sun Devils will need to beat at least one higher Fraser Valley seed in pool play to have a shot at the semi-finals. It’s a task that’s easily achievable.

“We just need to have that killer instinct.

When we get up a goal, we need to finish teams off,” added Burns. “We had five or six chances to bury Sardis with another goal. We had it at the provincials last year and hopefully we can get that going again.

“This year’s tournament is wide open.

Kelowna is good and so is Reynolds from the Island. McMath (Richmond) and Kitsilano are good too. A lot of teams can win this.”

A32 The Delta Optimist May 24, 2017

Sports

McEwan making an impact with her new found passion

Courtney McEwan’s love for running is really starting to pay off.

She captured first place in the women’s eight kilometre race that was part of the BMO Vancouver Marathon on May 7. She completed the course in 33 minutes and three seconds.

Growing up in Tsawwassen, McEwan has always loved sports and played high level soccer and field hockey.

It wasn’t until she started to take running a bit more serious, that she realized that she

was at the front of the pack much of the time.

She has come first in many local races and now makes time to coach young children who also have a love for running. She also leads a run group at the Run Inn, a Tsawwassen retail store that does more than just sell shoes.

Although McEwan takes running seriously, what she enjoys the most is having fun with training. More importantly, she is an amazing ambassador for the local running community.

Islanders hosting PoCo tonight

Tsawwassen’s Courtney McEwan captured first place in the women’s eight kilometre race that was part of the BMO Vancouver Marathon on May 7. She completed the course in 33 minutes and three seconds.

It’s not even June and the Delta Islanders are already getting close to must win territory if they want to be in the B.C. Junior “A” Lacrosse League playoff picture.

The Islanders (1-5) will be looking to snap a five-game losing streak when the Port Coquitlam Saints (1-4) visit the Ladner Leisure Centre at 8 p.m. for a rare Wednesday night regular season tilt. The teams met last Friday in PoCo where the Saints exploded for seven goals in the opening period and cruised to a 15-5 victory.

Second-year forward Riley Phillips did have his most productive game of the season with five points, including a pair of goals, but it wasn’t enough in Saturday’s 13-8 home floor loss to the Coquitlam Adanacs.

Dawson Trimble cut the Adanacs’ lead to 7-5 in the early stages of the third period but they responded with three unanswered goals to take full control.

Ryan Jones added a pair of goals and four points. Hammond Jones, Liam MacDonald and Intermediate call-up Jake Canton also scored. Roman Rose made 40 saves.

The Islanders looked well on their way to their second win of the season in Burnaby on May 15 when the Lakers stormed back with nine goals in the third period to pull out a 13-11 victory.

Jones had six points in a losing cause as Delta saw an 8-4 lead evaporate over the final 20 minutes. McDonald chipped in with a hat trick, while defender Taylor Goundrey scored a pair of goals in transition.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eileen Roberts at Delta Hospital on 10th May, 2017.

She passed peacefully and the family was at her bedside.

Roberta was born in Montreal on June 13, 1927 to Stanley and Bertha (nee Hoult) LeRiche.

She attended Montreal High School and went on to graduate from the Royal Victoria Hospital as a registered nurse in 1949.

After graduating, Roberta practiced and taught nursing at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, BC. Roberta met Bill, a McGill mining engineering graduate, on New Years Eve 1948 and they were married in January 1952. They moved to Atikokan, Ontario where she continued her nursing career in the local hospital. The family moved to Baie Verte, Newfoundland in 1962 where Roberta became the public health nurse for the region at the request of the provincial government in St. John’s.

After moving to Vancouver in 1964, Roberta continued her career with the YMCA International College until her retirement at the age of 65. After retirement, she maintained an active role in the Hospice movement in Ladner, BC and worked as a volunteer with the Delta Hospital Auxiliary until the summer of 2016.

Roberta is survived by her loving husband Bill and their two children, David (Anita) and Lesly (Bruce).

Her memory will be cherished by her grandchildren Erin (Nelson), David (Laura), Megan (Mike), Laura, Logan, Allison and Jennifer and by her great grandchildren Isaiah, Nita, Luca, Jade, Zac, and Clay as well as by her sister Jeanne and brother-in-law Sam (Janet) along with many friends and relatives.

Roberta was a strong and vibrant individual. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed cross stitching, quilting, and knitting, had a real sense of adventure and loved to travel.

Mom had a real affection for animals. She was generous with her time in the aid of others and continued to support causes close to her heart until the end.

Our family is deeply grateful to the staff of Berwick on the Park Retirement Residence in Kamloops, the medical staff of Royal Inland Hospital, Dr. Peter Loland and staff for their kindness and care and to Dr. Larry Adam in Tsawwassen.

A memorial service to celebrate Roberta’s life will be held at All Saints Ladner Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Dr, Delta, BC, at 1 p.m. on June 24th, 2017. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Delta Hospital Foundation in Roberta’s name or a charity of one’s choice.

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