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Newly elected Delta South MLA Ian Paton didn’t even have time to get familiar with his new office in Victoria before he was packing up his desk for a move elsewhere in the legislature.

Seven weeks after the May 9 election, the Liberal government fell on a vote of non-confidence last Thursday, paving the way for the NDP, propped up by the Greens and their power-sharing agreement, to form government.

To say last Thursday was “historic” would be an understatement for the rookie Delta MLA and his Liberal colleagues.

“It was a crazy week, but it was also pretty historic for Ian Paton.

Everybody in their life probably counts down the top three things that have happened in their life and I think going to Victoria on Sunday night and an entire week of caucus meetings, going into the legislature and making my first speech — it was pretty awesome for me,” said

Paton.

“Kind of a life changing moment.

I never thought as a kid I would see myself walking into the pomp and circumstance and the beauty of the legislature in Victoria.”

Paton said it was tough to see longstanding ministers’ reactions following the vote of non-confidence.

PHOTO BY IAN JACQUES “I’m a newbie, but Delta South MLA Ian Paton has located his constituency you can imagine how office at the corner of Delta Street and 48th Avenue in it felt for people like Ladner Village, the site of former MLA Vicki Huntington’s Rich Coleman and office. Following a little renovation, the office should be Michael de Jong and open to the public in a few weeks. In the meantime, you people who have can contact Paton’s office in Victoria at 1-250-356-6171 or been there for years as email: Ian.Paton.MLA@leg.bc.ca. ministers to suddenly we have to accept it,” he to overtake a party that I have this thing go said. “We will be a really can say with certainty is down,” Paton added. tough opposition with the absolute envy of every “To be honest with you, some brilliant, smart finance minister across it kind of feels like you MLAs and former cabinet this country.” won the gold medal in the He said how the Liberals ministers that will make it Olympics but the two peotough on the other side.” suddenly ended up in ple who won the bronze And even though Paton opposition, given their and the silver got together is now in opposition, he and claimed the gold away financial record and the said he remains commitfact B.C. has the fastfrom you. It was a weird ted to fighting for the peofeeling when you see three est growing economy in ple of South Delta.

Canada and the lowest people from a party that “I think I have done unemployment rate, is doesn’t even have party a pretty admirable job pretty mind bogging. status suddenly band for almost seven years “But it has happened, together with the NDP

on (Delta) council to get things done in Delta. I will continue to do that now as an opposition MLA,” Paton said. “The bridge replacement is a huge thing. I will fight and fight to keep this bridge project going.”

Paton said he and the rest of caucus have complete faith in the leadership of the now former premier and that he does not anticipate a change in leadership anytime soon.

“I have gotten to know Christy Clark quite well over the past five years and she is fantastic,” Paton said. “In our caucus meetings, building up towards Thursday night, she rallied the troops, she put so much confidence into the rest of us. She has the full backing of everyone in caucus as far as I can see and will wait to see if that plays out, but I don’t see anything happening right now with the leadership of the party.”

As to his future on Delta council, Paton said he has the full support of Mayor Lois Jackson, the CAO, his fellow councillors and Clark to continue this dual role.

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Delta firefighters help people in the community in numerous ways — and not just by being there during a fire or serious car accident.

Thanks to the generosity of the community and the more than 2,000 hours of member volunteer time, the Delta Firefighters Charitable Society hit the $2 million mark in donations in 2016.

It was a milestone that society president John Burr and director Ben Lewis were more than happy to share when they appeared before Delta council last week to update civic politicians on the group’s work in 2016.

“We are very happy to be over that $2 million mark and we plan to raise many more millions in the years to come,” said Lewis of the organization founded in 1994. “We would like to extend a thanks again to everyone. We really

appreciate the support.”

Lewis said one of the other major milestones was a $100,000 commitment to the Delta Hospital Ben Lewis Foundation to help fund the impending expansion of Delta Hospital.

“Our dues check off program is something we are very proud of,” said Lewis.

“This gift of $100,000 brings our total support to the hospital to more than $500,000 since our inception.”

Another major event was September’s Harvest Festival, which saw more than 400 guests help raise $92,000.

“This is my favourite thing to do in Delta. We hope to raise $100,000 at this year’s event,” said Lewis, adding that Reach Child and Youth Development Society is this year’s beneficiary.

The Blue Skies project

was also highlighted. Launched in 2015, it’s a partnership between firefighters and the Delta Hospice Society that provides funding for grief and bereavement services for any Delta youth experiencing the loss of a loved one.

Lewis said more than $25,000 was donated to support the project, which helped 75 young people.

“Delta Hospice does great things and we are very happy to help support them,” Lewis said.

Last year, firefighters also contributed just over $13,000 to the emergency preparedness programs for Delta schools and gave $3,500 to graduating students in seven schools as part of its annual bursary program.

Following the presentation, Mayor Lois Jackson praised the society and its members for their work in the community.

NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO ISSUE A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT (LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT SECTION 493) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, at a meeting of the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta to commence at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017 at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will consider a resolution to issue TEMPORARY USE PERMIT LU008313, which would renew the original Temporary Use Permit until December 23, 2018.

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AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Temporary Use Permit, detailed maps and other relevant information and regulations may be inspected at the office of the Community Planning and Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, (604-946-3380) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., and Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. from JUNE 29, 2017 TO JULY 10, 2017, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

Interested parties have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the proposal at this time. Comments are to be received on or before 12:00 noon, July 10, 2017. Comments should be referred 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 The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.delta.ca

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He’s had one of his large abstract paintings professionally wrapped around his 2008 S450 Mercedes.

“I think, for me, it was a way to bring my art to the public,” he told the Optimist.

People have been pointing at his car and coming up to talk to him about it,

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“It’s a real showstopper.”

Vermeulen, 70, described the art now adorning his car as a modern abstract piece and a Jackson Pollock-like painting.

The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen member, who’s also a national anthem singer for various Vancouver sports teams, said he’s been painting for 45 years and that his forte is large abstract paintings.

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Delta celebrates Canada’s 150th

Locals mark the milestone birthday with parties at Diefenbaker Park and Kirkland House

Bernice McMahon of Ladner shows her patriotic side at the Kirkland House celebrations.

Carys Woolford uses her flag as a cape as she enjoys the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club party at Diefenbaker Park.

Delta South MLA Ian Paton (left), Coun.

Heather King, police Chief Neil Dubord and Mayor Lois Jackson prepare to cut one of the giant birthday cakes at the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club party at Diefenbaker Park in Tsawwassen.

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Pam Heywood of Tsawwassen celebrates at Diefenbaker Park.

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Process not followed as hospital releases body Fraser Health investigates, apologizes to family IAN JACQUES

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Fraser Health admits protocols were not followed recently by staff at Delta Hospital when a man’s body was mistakenly released to Delta Funeral Home.

A Metro Vancouver woman went public last week to media outlets after her father’s body was released by the hospital without the family’s consent.

Sherry Smallwood told CKNW that after her father Tom Smallwood passed away on June 16, she contacted the funeral home to discuss options, but never hired it or gave it consent.

Fraser Health spokesperson Jacqueline Blackwell said typically when a person passes away in hospital an individual, usually a family member, contacts a funeral home.

“The funeral home comes to the hospital with the proper documentation to collect the person. We

release the person once we see that We have documentation reached out and the funeral to the family home transports the body of the to sincerely person back to their apologize for this facility,” Blackwell error, because said. “Typically the funeral home won’t it has caused come to the hospital unless they have the them a great deal of stress appropriate documentation. during a very “In this particular trying time. case, and unfortunately this is a highly unusual situation, JACQUELINE BLACKWELL that process was not followed. We have added. reached out to the Delta Funeral Home family to sincerely apoloreferred comment to its gize for this error, because parent company, Arbour it has caused them a great deal of stress during a very Memorial.

Director of markettrying time.” ing and communication Blackwell said Fraser Health has clear processes Dustin Wright said due to privacy he could not speak in place when it comes to directly to the Smallwood releasing a body. case.

“The appropriate pro“Always our focus is folcess was not followed lowing the wishes of the and we have taken steps family and the care of the to ensure that staff know what the steps are and that deceased,” Wright told the Optimist. protocol is followed,” she

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Murphy’s Law

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TED MURPHY

had the unenviable task of paying my property taxes at municipal hall last week. The monthly payments I had been making hadn’t kept pace with the bill so I settled up the difference and then increased the withdrawal amount, which, after I had done the math, left me shaking my head upon realizing I’ll be paying just a hair under $5,000 next year for property taxes and utilities.

Still suffering sticker shock when I got home, I headed for the filing cabinet to find out that my tax bill has risen by about 25 per cent in the six years I’ve been at my current place.

I’ve heard from others who have been hit much harder than that, so I know some of you out there are saying, “Gee, that’s nothing,” but paying a $5,000 tax bill with after-tax dollars is indeed something, particularly for a fairly modest residence that’s older than I am.

Wages haven’t increased anywhere near four per cent a year and Canada’s consumer price index hasn’t exceeded three per cent in any of the last 20 years. In fact, the CPI has been at 1.5 per cent or below in four of the last five years. In other words, property taxes are rising at a greater rate than pretty much anything else (except for real estate), which means, little by little, they’re consuming a larger share of a household’s budget.

I realize not all of this lands at the Corporation of Delta’s feet as a big chunk of the utility bill is driven by regional forces and other taxing authorities have their hands out every July too, but it seems like politicians everywhere are far too quick to accept levy hikes of three or four or five per cent. They’re not large on their own, but do that over an extended period of time and those paying the freight are significantly worse off.

It’s easy to approve a three per cent hike because it’s simply not that big a number, and even if it’s double the rate of inflation, it’s still not large enough to get the public riled up.

However, do that over a period of time and the figures start to paint a different story.

And that’s where we find ourselves today as utility bills are more than 50 per cent higher than they were just a decade ago and tax bills aren’t far behind.

All those little increases sure have added up over time.

‘N’ might give you keys, but you still must pass the test

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hen I turned 16, there was nothing I wanted more than my driver’s licence.

On my 16th birthday, I took the test for the learner’s permit, a month later I took my driver’s test and had my full class 5 in my hands. A terror on the streets was unleashed!

While I wanted to get my hands on the wheel as fast as I could, I think the new system with the “L” and “N” is a good idea. You’ll get your partial licence, but there will be a lot of eyes on you for a while, until you prove yourself to be responsible.

Ironically, that seems to be the same for our new provincial government.

After several weeks, and a lot of political theatre, we finally have an outcome from our May 9 election. John Horgan will lead an NDP government, with the support of the Greens. Once a new speaker is put in place from the now governing party, it’s an even split on either side of the aisle.

If being in opposition is like having an “L,” the new government, with the house as it sits, is a little like passing the test for an “N.” An “N” gives you the keys, but

Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN

only so much control. Not too many friends in the car, don’t stay out too late. Drive too fast, get caught with a phone in your hand or even a whiff of alcohol on your breath and you lose the privilege, and start over. Oddly similar to the situation in Victoria.

The “N” is a chance to prove yourself – you can be responsible on the road, make good decisions and be worthy of being in charge.

Now imagine you are trying to do everything right, but the car has a different idea. Despite your best efforts, sometimes it may have a mind of its own. Any one of 42 things can go wrong on you at any time that can derail your pursuit of graduating to the full licence.

Every government has a few

people who have things go wrong.

There has never been a scandalfree government, and being new, with lots of MLAs who have just been elected for the first time, is ripe for challenges. Pile on top of that a reliance on another party to stay in power, and you’ve got a very tall order facing you.

It won’t take much for this house of cards to come down.

One person misses a flight or a ferry, sleeps in or gets stuck in traffic, and there’s an imbalance in the legislature.

Much like the Liberals took a few pages from the Green and NDP playbooks for the Throne Speech, the NDP should be looking for ways to calm the nerves of Liberal supporters. That will be difficult given all the promises made during the campaign.

In six months, if people are feeling “things aren’t as bad as I thought it would be,” perhaps this new government will survive for a while.

Just remember that everyone is still seeing that “N” hanging in the rear window.

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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Son of tunnel’s namesake challenges new MLA on his crossing comments

Editor: Re: Liberals are still committed to bridge, June 28 Liberals are still trying to mislead the public with the statements made by our new MLA Ian Paton to justify the removal and replacement of the George Massey Tunnel. I will not let them get away with those statements.

1. It is not a beat up old tunnel; it is a tunnel whose maintenance has been ignored.

2. The proper lighting together with ceramic tile has been botched from day one.

3. Traffic control to

avoid changing of lanes within the tunnel has been non-existent.

4. No attempt has been made to require the port to open for container truck movements 24/7 to ease the rush hour traffic or even request it schedule truck movements to avoid rush hour.

5. Why did the former Liberal minister of transportation advocate that another tunnel just upriver was the best alternative and that the George Massey Tunnel was good for another 50 years?

6. Why is the City of Rotterdam spending $376 million to upgrade

the Maas River Tunnel this year, a tunnel that was constructed 16 years before the George Massey Tunnel using the same type of materials and design?

The Liberals have stated it would cost $45 million to bring the tunnel up to today’s safety requirements. Would this not be money well spent?

It would also eliminate the requirement to remove the BC Hydro lines from the tunnel at a cost of $67 million.

If our new MLA had taken the time to read how the contractors for the George Massey Tunnel

co-ordinated with the Port of New Westminster, he would know they always kept the channel open whenever it was required while installing the tunnel sections without any disruption of shipping.

He must also realize there is more of an environmental concern with the constant dredging by the Port of Vancouver to meet present depths than there ever would be for any short-term dredging required for installation of an immersed tunnel.

I would hope that any future statements made are based on facts.

Douglas George Massey

Independent would have given riding more clout

Editor: Now that we have a new government, at least for a few months, or maybe longer, it is clear that South Delta has lost a great opportunity by not having a Vicki Huntington or Nicholas Wong as our independent MLA.

Our local problems would have been given more attention as our MLA would have held the balance of power vote.

As it is, despite the adulation and noise surrounding our present MLA’s election, he will be virtually powerless. This has

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this split the vote, making it sure that this would take votes from the independent candidate.

At the next election, which may not be too long delayed, we could well take guidance from this situation.

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The question I have is: Why is it OK to pay for a bridge being built wholly in Quebec with federal tax money but we here in B.C. we are expected to pay tolls on new bridges?

And to add insult to injury, we pay tolls here in the Lower Mainland with our after tax dollars.

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Wants become needs when gift-y store calls

You never know what you’ll find at a car boot sale!

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Teala Pannell of Ladner was selling her “Shellimals” at a recent car boot sale at Centennial Beach. Car boot sales have nothing to do with boots, but are basically “garage sales at the beach” where vendors have an ideal venue to sell unwanted stuff they have accumulated. “Boot” is what the British call the “trunk” of a car.

Run by the Boundary Bay Park Association, the 14th season of car boot sales got underway last month. The next one will be held this Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. For a $10 fee, vendors are allotted two parking spots, one for their vehicle and one to display their goods.

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A sister was having a birthday, so I took myself to a gift-y store.

I bought her some earrings. I also bought myself some earrings, as well as some tea towels, a scarf and a lovely ceramic coffee cup.

I love gift-y stores.

The husband, not so much.

He will happily enter an antique store, a hardware store, a clothing store, a wine store and a bookstore. But he’d sooner visit the landfill than spend any time in a gift-y store.

This is driven home not infrequently. By that, I mean any time we happen to be out and about and in the vicinity of little shops.

Why, just two weeks ago, we were in the vicinity of little shops. And so,

of “need.” A woman can we did what most sensinever have too many earble people will do when they’re in the vicinity of lit- rings, for instance, so she always needs some more.) tle shops: We shopped.

“I’ll just be a minute,” I We bought some prosaid, and left the husband duce. We bought some on the sidewalk so I could sunscreen. We bought some plastic glasses to use head in for a browse. on the deck over the summer.

I charged And then I spied about quickly, it: a storefront window that revealed and grabbed candles. And preserves. And teacups. some lovely And bracelets and note cards, birthday cards and some lovely pillows and handspecialty tea bags.

A gift-y store. and some lovely “Oh!” I said. “I serviettes. need to go in there!”

The husband rolled his eyes. He I charged about quickly, had seen this gift-y movie and grabbed some lovely before. More often than note cards, some lovely not, it has ended with specialty tea and some yours truly emerging from lovely serviettes. Oh, and a gift-y store with a shopthere were some lovely ping bag in either hand. little bars of soap I simply “We can’t afford for you couldn’t resist. to go in there,” the husI emerged to find the band said.

“But I might need some- husband sitting on a bench, checking his email. thing in there,” I pointed “So,” he said, “what did out. you find?”

‘No,” he said. “There’s “Oh, just a few things,” nothing you need in I said. “Things we really there.” need. You should go check (The husband, I might it out. It’s a very nice shop.” note, does not always “I don’t go into those understand the meaning types of stores,” he said.

And with that, we moved on down the street.

I made a mental note of the gift-y store’s address and promised to return again soon. I simply have no choice at all: my best friend is having a birthday.

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Tour de Delta MK Delta Criterium, North Delta - Friday, July 7, 2017 Intersections Affected

Full Road Closure

Route

From/To

84 Avenue (full closure)

112 Street 114 Street

83 Avenue

112 Street 114 Street

112 Street

83 Avenue 84 Avenue

4:30pm-9:30pm

114 Street

83 Avenue 84 Avenue

4:30pm-9:30pm

2:00pm-9:30pm 112A Street & Greenhill Place

4:30pm-9:30pm

Please Note: Entry and egress for local traffic to surrounding streets will be facilitated as needed.

Tour de Delta Ladner Criterium, Ladner - Saturday, July 8, 2017 Route

From/To

Partial Closure

Full Road Closure

Delta Street

Chisholm Street 48 Avenue

11:00am

11:30am-9:30pm

Trenant Street

Delta Street Elliott Street

12:00pm

1:30pm-9:15pm

Bridge Street

Delta Street Elliott Street

12:00pm

1:30pm-9:15pm

48 Avenue

Delta Street Elliott Street

2:00pm

2:00pm-9:15pm

Elliott Street

Chisholm Street 48 Avenue

2:00pm

2:30pm-9:15pm

Chisholm Street

Delta Street Elliott Street

2:00pm

2:30pm-9:15pm

Tour de Delta White Spot Road Race, Tsawwassen Sunday, July 9, 2017 • Short delays only and entry and egress for local traffic will be facilitated as needed

Route

From/To

Intersections Affected

53 Street Southbound

7A Avenue 6 Avenue

Cambridge Ct, Spetifore Cr

6 Avenue Westbound

53 Street Milsom Wynd

52 St

Milsom Wynd Southbound

6 Avenue 4 Avenue

Erin Way, 5 Ave, Kerry Dr, Shannon Way, Galway Dr, Kilkenny Dr

4 Avenue Eastbound

Milsom Wynd 52 Street

N/A

52 Street Southbound

4 Avenue 2 Avenue

2A Ave

2 Avenue Westbound

52 Street English Bluff Road

Murphy Dr W, 49 St

English Bluff Road Northbound

2 Avenue 12 Avenue

3 Ave, 300 Blk T. Beach Rd, 4 Ave, 400 Blk T. Beach Rd, 5 Ave, 6 Ave, Glenwood Dr, 7A Ave, English Bluff Ct, 800 Blk T. Beach Rd, 8A Ave, Wesley Dr, Gale Dr

12 Avenue Eastbound

English Bluff Road Bayview Drive

N/A

Bayview Drive Southbound

12 Avenue 8A Avenue

11A Ave, Wilmington Dr, 10A Ave, Kadota Dr

8A Avenue Eastbound

Bayview Drive 53 Street

Underhill Dr, 50B St, 51 St, 51A St, 52 St, 52A St

53 Street Southbound

8A Avenue 6 Avenue

7A Ave, Cambridge Ct, Spetifore Cr

6 Avenue Eastbound

53 Street Gilchrist Drive

Spetifore Cr, 54 St, 55A St

Gilchrist Drive Northbound

6 Ave 8A Avenue

6A Ave, 7 Ave, Gilchrist Pl, 7B Ave

8A Avenue Eastbound

Gilchrist Drive 56 Street

55A St

56 Street Northbound

8A Avenue 12 Avenue

9 Ave, 10 Ave, 11 Ave, 11A Ave

12 Avenue Eastbound

56 Street Morris Crescent

Ferguson Road, Hunter Road, Fairview Views Wynd, Jackson Way

Morris Crescent Northbound

12 Avenue Gillespie Road

N/A

Gillespie Road Northbound

Morris Crescent 16 Avenue

Enderby Rd, Farrell Ave, Vardon Pl

16 Avenue Westbound

Gillespie Road 53A Street

57 St, 56 St, 55A St, 55 St

53A Street Southbound

16 Avenue 8A Avenue

Upland Dr, Windsor Cr, 53A St, Saratoga Dr, Belair Dr, Camaro Dr, 12 Ave, 11A Ave, 10A Ave, 10 Ave, 9A Ave, 9 Ave

53 Street Southbound

8A Avenue 7A Avenue

N/A

Traffic Delays (Approx)

Tour de Delta

Superweek to feature nine races in 10 days

The Tour de Delta kicks off B.C. Superweek, one of the most prestigious professional road cycling series in North America.

Superweek features nine races over 10 days throughout the Lower Mainland and offers over $140,000 in prize money.

The series gets rolling this weekend with the three-race Tour de Delta, which includes the MK Delta Criterium on Friday evening in North Delta, the Ladner Criterium on Saturday evening in Ladner Village and the White Spot | Delta Road Race on Sunday in Tsawwassen.

Riders get a day off on Monday before a grueling stretch of six races in six days begins on Tuesday, July 11 with the New West Grand Prix, the latest addition to the cycling series.

That is followed by the Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix on Wednesday, July 12. One of the most historic cycling events in North America with crowds in excess of 20,000, the race boasts the highest one-day prize purse for a Canadian criterium.

The Giro di Burnaby, a criterium on the streets of

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The Tour de Delta includes the first three races of a Lower Mainland-wide series.

Burnaby Heights, is scheduled for Thursday, July 13, while the Poco Grand Prix takes place Friday, July 14.

B.C. Superweek concludes with the Tour

de White Rock, which includes the Choices Markets Criterium on Saturday, July 15 and the Peace Arch News Road Race on Sunday, July 16.

Paracycling race added to Ladner event

Tour de Delta organizers have announced that a road paracycling race has been added to the lineup for Saturday’s Ladner Criterium.

“It is really exciting to be working with Cycling Canada and Cycling BC to host the first paracycling event during BC Superweek,” said series director Mark Ernsting.

8:30am-4:30pm

“We hope this is the start of a fantastic new event that will grow as all the other events have over the years.”

The race takes place on the same course as the pro races and starts at 4 p.m. It’s free to register and is completely open for cycling, hand-cycling, tricycle and tandem bikes.

Registration is available

for the paracycling race by emailing dlacroix@delta. ca or visiting http://www. bcsuperweek.ca.

“We are both honoured and excited by the inclusion of a paracycling event at BC Superweek,” said Cycling Canada Cyclisme president John Tolkamp.

“This event will showcase an amazing display of courage and athleticism.”

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Cyclists descend on Delta this weekend Over 200 professional riders from around the world to take part in 17th edition of Tour de Delta

More than 200 professional cyclists from every corner of North America and around the world will converge on Delta this weekend for the $25,000 Tour de Delta.

The 17th annual cycling weekend begins BC Superweek, a series of nine races over 10 days in six Lower Mainland communities.

“The collaboration between the Corporation of Delta, local businesses and community members with the Tour de Delta continues to grow year after year,” says BC Superweek series director Mark Ernsting.

“It is wonderful to see how incredibly welcoming the community of Delta is to all the teams and riders.”

The racing begins with the MK Delta Lands Criterium on Friday, July 7 in North Delta, followed by the Ladner Criterium on Saturday, July 8 in Ladner Village and the UCI-sanctioned

FILE PHOTO

It will be a sea of colour on Delta roads this weekend as cyclists from all over compete in the three races of the Tour de Delta.

White Spot | Delta Road Race on Sunday, July 9 in Tsawwassen.

“For over 16 years, our community has been host to cyclists and spectators

from Canada and around the world,” said Mayor Lois Jackson. “I am proud

and thankful to all those that make it happen — the Tour de Delta would not

be the premier cycling event that it is today without the commitment and contributions from our staff, volunteers and sponsors.”

For fans and aspiring cyclists watching the UCIsanctioned competition at the White Spot | Delta Road Race, the experience of seeing Canadian athletes up close and personal accumulating points with an eye on international competition should definitely leave an impression.

“The White Spot | Delta Road Race is the only UCI certified road race in British Columbia,” says Ernsting.

“This is an amazing opportunity to see teams and riders who have travelled from all over North America and the world to compete in this international event.”

Riders will only get one day off before Superweek continues at venues throughout the Lower Mainland. with 3 locations

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MAPS & SCHEDULE 5:15 pm

MK DELTA CRITERUM FRIDAY JULY 7, 2017 CRITERIUM ROUTE START / FINISH: 84th Avenue @ 114th Street, North Delta

Full road closures in effect for race route

5:45 pm

ND Kids Crit 6-8 yrs - 83rd Avenue (1/2 lap)

5:50 pm

ND Kids Crit 9-11 yrs - 84th Avenue (1 lap)

6:30 pm

START - Women’s Criterium Race (all categories)

WHITE SPOT ROAD RACE

- 42 km (35 laps x 1.2 km) 7:40 pm

START - Men’s Criterium race (Pro 1 & 2) - 48 km (40 laps x 1.2 km)

8:45 pm

Award presentations - Women & Men

9:30 pm

Roads re-open

LADNER CRITERIUM SATURDAY JULY 8, 2017 11:00am 2:30 pm 3:00 pm 3:15 pm 3:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:45 pm 4:50 pm 5:10 pm 5:50 pm 5:55 pm 6:15 pm 7:10 pm 7:25 pm 8:30 pm 8:40 pm 9:15 pm 9:30 pm

CRITERIUM ROUTE START / FINISH: Bridge Street & Delta Street, Ladner Street closures begin Full road closures in effect for race route Ladner Kids Crit 6-8 yrs - 48 Ave (1 lap) Ladner Kids Crit 9-11 yrs - 48 Ave (2 laps) Youth Race 12-15 yrs - 48 Ave - 20 minutes START - Para-cycling Race Finish - Para-cycling Race Award Presentations - Para-cycling START - Men’s Cat 3, 4 Criterium Race - 30 minutes + 5 laps Finish - Men’s Cat 3, 4 Criterium Race Award Presentations - Men’s Cat 3, 4 START - Women’s Criterium Race (all categories) – 40.5km (45 laps x 0.9 km) Finish - Women’s Criterium Race START - Men’s Criterium Race (Pro 1 & 2) - 54 km (60 laps x 0.9 km) Finish - Men’s Criterium Race Award Presentations - Women & Men Partial road re-opening Roads re-open

SUNDAY JULY 9, 2017 UCI ROAD RACE START / FINISH: Dennison Park, 755 53rd Street, Tsawwassen

8:30 am 9:30 am 12:00 pm 12:15 pm 12:45 pm 1:00 pm 2:30pm 2:55pm 4:30 pm 4:40 pm 4:45 pm

Road closures and marshals and Women’s caravan in place START - Women’s UCI 1.2 Race (all categories) - 103.6 km (8 laps x 12.95 km) Approximate finish of Women’s Road Race Award Presentations - Women Road closures and marshals and Men’s caravan in place START - Men’s UCI 1.2 Race (Pro 1 & 2) - 155.4 km (12 laps x 12.95 km) Tsawwassen Kids Race 6-8 yrs (Dennison Park - 2 laps) Tsawwassen Kids Race 9-11 yrs (Dennison Park - 4 laps) Approximate finish of Men’s Road Race Award Presentations - Men Road re-opens (except start / finish area)

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Tour de Delta

Tour de Delta

The White Spot | Delta Road Race caps off the weekend on Sunday.

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Three races over three days

Here’s a look at the three races that make up the Tour de Delta: • The weekend begins on Friday evening with the MK Delta Criterium in North Delta. Having replaced the race-againstthe-clock prologue and the hill climb prior to that, the North Delta crit has become a hit with fans.

It sees riders travel in a pack over the 1.2-kilometre circuit, reaching speeds up to 70 km/h on a downhill section.

The women will com-

plete 35 laps, while the men will do 40 laps of the circuit that starts and finishes on 84th Avenue, just west of 114th Street.

• Saturday evening’s Ladner Criterium will see riders tackle a 900-metre loop on the streets of Ladner Village with the start/finish line on Delta Street near Bridge Street.

The women will do 45 laps of the course while the men will do 60, meaning they will zip by every minute or so.

Riders can reach speeds

of up to 60 km/h during the criterium, making the colourful peleton a blur as it goes by. A prime, a race within the race for a cash prize, adds to the excitement.

• The weekend concludes on Sunday with the marathon-like White Spot | Delta Road Race in Tsawwassen. The start and finish lines will once again be at Dennison Park, and with the course divided into two separate loops, it will see riders pass by the park every eight minutes.

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Kids get chance to ride courses like the pros

Youngsters will be able to ride like the pros at events held in conjunction with all three Tour de Delta races this weekend.

There will be a Kids Crit (short for criterium) on Friday and Saturday afternoons. Once the courses are closed to traffic, but prior to the evening’s races, children will be given an opportunity to take a spin in the noncompetitive events.

In North Delta on Friday, six- to eight-yearolds will start at 5:45 p.m. and cover a half-kilometre course; nine- to 11-yearolds get going at 5:50 p.m. and will make one lap of the 1.2-kilometre loop.

The marshalling area is at Richardson Elementary.

In Ladner Village on Saturday, the younger group of cyclists will make one full loop of the 900metre course at 3 p.m., while the older group will do two full loops beginning at 3:15 p.m.

The marshalling area is

There will be races for kids on all three days. on Chisholm Street south/ west of Delta Street.

A youth race, part of the B.C. Superweek Youth Series, will also be held in Ladner on Saturday afternoon. It’s open to girls born between 2001 and 2004 and boys born between 2002 and 2004.

The race begins at 3:30 p.m. and will see the young cyclists ride the Ladner Criterium course for 20 minutes.

A Tsawwassen Kids Race will be held at Dennison

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Park on Sunday afternoon.

Six- to eight-year-olds will be on the circuit at 2:30 p.m., while nine- to 11-year-olds will begin at 2:55 p.m.

All events are free.

Helmets are mandatory and bikes must be in safe working condition.

Registration for the youth race can be done at www.grbridgethegap.com/ bc-youth-superweek; registration for the others can be done at www.delta.ca or by calling 604-952-3000.

Festivals will run in conjunction with races in North Delta & Tsawwassen

The Tour de Delta offers ways to get festive.

The North Delta Community Festival, held in conjunction with the MK Delta Criterium on Friday evening, and the South Delta Community Festival, held as part of the White Spot | Delta Road Race in Tsawwassen on Sunday, add another dimension to the cycling weekend.

Set to run from 5 to 9 p.m. on the grounds of Richardson Elementary (1133983rd Ave.), the Friday fest will be a celebration of North Delta sport, recreation and culture, and provide an opportunity to try a variety of FILE PHOTO sports and experience Delta. Other Dennison Park will host the South Delta Community Festival Sunday. activities include

children’s crafts, food vendors, face painting and more.

Sunday’s festival, which will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Dennison Park (755-53rd St.), offers family fun as well as a great view of the finish line.

It will include a Sports Zone featuring 13 local sporting organizations with activities and information about their programs. There will also be a Kids Zone with a bike obstacle park, bouncy castle and more, a Community Zone with interactive displays and booths from local groups as well as a Food and Beverage Zone.

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Riders to keep an eye on this weekend old from Bellingham, Washington sees BC Superweek as almost a hometown series as he has made the trip north for a number of years.

Pieter Bulling New Zealand National Team This is Bulling’s seventh season on the professional cycling circuit. The 24-year-old and his New Zealand teammates were fourth in the men’s team pursuit at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He has four career wins, all coming in track cycling events.

Pier-Andre Cote Silber Pro Cycling At just 19, Cote is making a name for himself on the Canadian cycling scene. He had two podium finishes at last month’s Canadian National Championships, winning the National Criterium title and coming third in the National Road Race.

Florenz Knauer Team Stradelli Safetti No stranger to BC Superweek, it is a common sight to see Knauer atop the podium during the series. He had six top-10

a win at the inaugufinishes last year and in ral PoCo Grand Prix.

2014 at BC Superweek She was also third events, along with five at the Global Relay podium appearances Gastown Grand Prix in 2013 and 2015. From and Peace Arch News Germany, but now Road Race as part of making his home in the Tour de White Delta, the 28-year-old Rock. has earned the nickLeah Kirchmann name “Mr. Tour de Team Sunweb White Rock” for his Kirchmann is a strong performances marquee rider in there. the women’s field Eric Young at BC Superweek.

Rally Cycling She is the reigning Young is a sevenCanadian National year pro who won the Criterium chamU.S. National Criterium pion, which she Championships in both 2011 and 2013.

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The Boulder, Colorado Steve Fisher is a two-time winner of Kirchmann was also third at the inaugural resident is the defend- the White Spot | Delta Road Race. edition of La Course ing champion at the pursuit, including gold at

by Le Tour de France Global Relay Gastown in 2014.

Grand Prix and had top-10 the 2015 Pan-Am Games, Allison Beveridge finishes at the race in 2013 silver at the 2016 World Championships and 2015 Rally Cycling and 2014.

Pan-Am Championships, Beveridge is coming WOMEN’S FIELD and bronze at the 2016 Rio off winning the women’s Kirsti Lay Olympics and 2015 World Canadian road championRally Cycling Championships. ship just a couple of weeks Lay is a former speed Kendelle Hodges ago. The Calgary native skater who retired at 24 Colavita/Bianchi won a bronze medal for due to an injury. She startShe came to BC Canada in team pursuit at ed cycling and turned pro Superweek in 2016 withthe 2016 Rio Olympics. in 2014. The 29-year-old out a team, but Hodges Joelle Numainville has represented Canada came away with three Cylance Pro Cycling numerous times, winpodium finishes, including Numainville took the ning five medals in team

Tour de Delta by storm in 2016, winning the MK Delta Lands Criterium, the Brenco Criterium and the White Spot | Delta Road Race. The Laval, Quebec native represented Canada at the 2012 London Olympics.

Sara Bergen Rally Cycling Bergen finished fourth at last month’s Canadian National Championship Road Race. The BCIT grad had seven top-10 finishes at BC Superweek in 2016, including a win at the Peace Arch News Road Race and second place finishes at the Brenco Criterium and White Spot | Delta Road Race.

Bryony Botha New Zealand National Team Botha is a rising star in women’s cycling. She is the world record holder in team pursuit as her New Zealand squad won the 2015 World Championship. She was also fourth in the individual pursuit and third in the team pursuit at the 2014 Junior Worlds Track Cycling Championship.

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With $135,000 in prize money on the line, BC Superweek attracts many accomplished cyclists.

Here are some to watch: MEN’S FIELD Ryan Aitcheson First Internet Bank Elite Team Aitcheson made history in 2016, becoming the first Canadian to win the USA CRITS Series Championship, which consists of 10 races across America. He also finished third overall in the 2015 U.S. National Criterium Calendar. The 26-year-old Kitchener, Ontario resident won the prestigious Athens Orthopaedic Clinic Twilight Criterium in May of 2016, lapping the field en route to the victory.

Steve Fisher Canyon Bicycles A familiar face at BC Superweek over the years, Fisher had first place finishes in the general classification and points classification at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Saguenay just last month. He is a twotime winner of the White Spot | Delta Road Race (2012, 2013). The 27-year-

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Community

Earthwise needs volunteers to help share the harvest

Kinsmen reach out again!

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Reach Child and Youth Development Society receives $2,500 from the Kinsmen Club of Ladner-Tsawwassen, a partner in project to construct a child development centre in the heart of Ladner. Taking part in the presentation are (from left) Greg Cook, Ian Sandham, Renie D’Aquila, Dave MacMillan, Kristin Bibbs and Stuart Holmes.

The Earthwise Society is looking to expand its Shared Harvest program.

Shared Harvest links fruit tree owners with volunteers who harvest the fresh fruit and distribute it in the community. The goal of the program is to increase food security and lower food waste as well as enhance community connections.

Last year, over 2,000 pounds of fruit was harvested in Tsawwassen and Ladner in the month of August alone. Earthwise is hoping to harvest double that amount this year.

“The Shared Harvest program provides fresh

foods to low-income families in Delta and we have the potential to expand this program so much more,” says program coordinator Corinne Côté.

“We can have even more impact, we just need more volunteers to make it happen.”

New volunteers to the Shared Harvest program will be paired with experienced Earthwise volunteers.

Harvested fruit is split equally among the homeowner, those in-need in the community, Earthwise Society and the volunteers who harvest the produce.

Earthwise distributes

the produce to those inneed through many local partner agencies, including the Boys & Girls Club, Canadian Mental Health, Fraser Health, the food bank, libraries, churches and more.

If you are interested in contributing a couple of hours of your time to become a Shared Harvest volunteer, email education@earthwisesociety. bc.ca or call 604-946-9828.

If you have a fruit tree or a veggie patch in need of harvesting and would like to donate a portion of the harvest, register your yard at http://bit.ly/ SharedHarvest.

Notice of Proposal to Discharge a Land Use Contract

NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO DISCHARGE A LAND USE CONTRACT

LAND USE CONTRACT DISCHARGE BYLAW NO. 7643 FOR 11689 85A AVENUE, DELTA (FILE NO. LU008183)

SUBJECT: LAND USE CONTRACT DISCHARGE BYLAW NO. 7680 FOR 11848 92 AVENUE, DELTA (File No. LU008185)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Regular Meeting to be held on MONDAY, July 10, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will consider third reading of “Delta (Dhindsa and Dhaliwal – LU008183) Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7643, 2017” which relates to the property at 11689 85A Avenue as shown outlined in bold and marked “Subject Property” on the map below.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Regular Meeting to be held on MONDAY, July 10, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will consider third reading of “Delta (Aggarwal – LU008185) Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7680, 2017” which relates to the property at 11848 92 Avenue as shown outlined in bold and marked “Subject Property” on the map below.

The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize Council to discharge Land Use Contract S.A. No. 3047 from the subject property in order to reveal the underlying RS1 Single Family Residential Zone and allow construction of a new single family house with an in-ground basement and a secondary suite.

The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize Council to discharge Land Use Contract S.A. No. 2983 from the subject property in order to reveal the underlying RS1 Single Family Residential Zone and allow construction of a new single family house with an in-ground basement.

Pursuant to Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolution on June 19, 2017, there will not be a Public Hearing for this bylaw.

Pursuant to Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolution on June 19, 2017, there will not be a Public Hearing for this bylaw.

Website: www.delta.ca June 19, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.01

Website: www.delta.ca June 19, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02

AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the bylaw, detailed maps and other relevant information and regulations may be inspected at the office of the Community Planning and Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., (604-946-3380) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 8:30 am and 4:45 pm and Thursday between 8:30 am and 8:00 pm, June 29, 2017 to July 10, 2017 exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the bylaw, detailed maps and other relevant information and regulations may be inspected at the office of the Community Planning and Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., (604-946-3380) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 8:30 am and 4:45 pm and Thursday between 8:30 am and 8:00 pm, June 29, 2017 to July 10, 2017 exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

Interested residents have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the application at this time. Comments are to be received on or before 12:00 noon, July 10, 2017. Comments should be referred 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

The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.delta.ca

Interested residents have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the application at this time. Comments are to be received on or before 12:00 noon, July 10, 2017.

Comments should be referred 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

The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.delta.ca

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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Restorative Yoga for People Living with Cancer, Thursday July 6, 20, Aug. 3, 17 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., every second Thursday. Facilitated

by Maureen Dufresne, Yoga

Instructor. No previous yoga experience is necessary. This yoga supports the body in poses lying down or seated, in stillness with breathing awareness. This encourages the release of muscle tension and flexibility and balances the body/ mind connection. No fee.

Please pre-register by phoning Maureen at 604-9480660.

There will be an

Independent Order of Odd Fellows 125th anniversary party Saturday, July 8 starting at 9 a.m. at 5425 Ladner Trunk Rd. There will be a pancake breakfast, a magic show and storytelling (noon), a barbecue (noon) and dancing with live music at 8 p.m.

Curious about Taoist Tai Chi arts? Come to a free class in the park: Monday, July 10, Centennial Beach, grassy picnic area; Wednesdays, July 12 and 26, Ladner Memorial Park. 10 a.m. to noon. www.taoist.org.

Cottage books - Visit the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen during the month of July. Check out the feature table of gifts for summer readers. All ages.

Adult Colouring Club - second and fourth Tuesday of the month (July 11, 25, Aug. 8, 22), 2 to 4 p.m. – Tsawwassen Library. Colouring is not just for kids anymore. Why colour? It reduces stress and improves your focus, it’s fun and creative, and you meet new people! All supplies provided.

Living with Cancer Support Group, Thursdays July 13, 27, Aug. 10, 24, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. every second Thursday.

Facilitated by Madison Statler, social worker. For people living with cancer at any stage—diagnosis, treatment, or in remission.

Participants often share experiences and feel less isolated as they connect with others facing similar challenges. No fee. Please pre-register by contacting Madison at madison@deltahospice.org or 604-9480660.

“HAPPY HOUR” 3 - 6 PM daily CRAB LEGS with seasoned butter $1.99 each PEEL N’ EAT PRAWNS $1.35 each Tempura Green Beans with Srirracha aioli $6.95 RUSTIC MARGHERITA FLATBREAD $12.95

Positively Canadian, Saturday, July 15, 2 to 3 p.m.

– Ladner Pioneer Library.

Learn interesting or quirky facts, stats and tips about Canada’s history, geography, people, culture and more in this fun and informative celebration of Canada’s 150th Birthday with Heather Pattullo, author of Positively Canadian: A Fun Guide to Canadian Language, Culture and History.

Delta Spinners & Weavers invite you to join them on the third Monday of each month. Bring your creative spirit to be encouraged as a beginner or reacquaint yourself with these traditions in a casual, friendly setting. The group’s July meeting is at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 17 at Kirkland House 4140 Arthur Dr., Ladner. Contact a2maggie@telus.net.

Understanding Dementia, free Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 18, Deltassist, 9097120th St. Pre-registration required. 604-449-5000, info.southfraser@alzheimerbc.org.

Canadian Blood Services has a blood donor clinic at South Delta Secondary School, 750-53rd St., July 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

BEER - WINE & COCKTAIL FEATURES

SUNDAY BRUNCH 11 - 2 PM 4 Style of Eggs Benedict Sunday Feature Omelette AAA New York Steak, 2 eggs, hash browns & toast

VIP Summer Break Camp for ages 6 to 11 at Ladner 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. www. ladnerunited.org.

TUESDAY & THURSDAY & SUNDAY DINNER FOR TWO $50.00

Two Slow roasted AAA Prime Rib with Yorkshire pudding & all the trimmings

SENIORS McKee Seniors Recreation Centre hosts a country barbecue and dance July 15 at 4 p.m. Members: $15. Guests: $17.

KinVillage Travel has an Indian Arm luncheon cruise Monday, Aug. 14. Cost is $90 for members and $95 for non-members. Call 604-9430225.

SPECIAL EVENTS Car Boot Sale Saturday at Centennial Beach parking lot, Boundary Bay Regional Park, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Vendor set-up at 8 a.m. Lot to be cleared by 12:30 p.m.

Cost is $10 for two parking stalls. First-come, firstserved. For more information see www.boundarybayparkassociation.wordpress. com or call Tom at 604-9409296. Car Boot Sales Dates: July 8 and 22, Aug. 12 and 26, Sept. 9.

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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2 - 8 OZ AAA New York Steaks 4 Crab Legs each with seasoned butter Mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables Sorbet Trio to Share Bottle of Vignetti del Sole Chardonnay Pinot Grigio or Valipolicella GREAT JOBS ARE HARD TO FIND - WE HAVE THEM!

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Congratulations to

GOUDANCE NIYIZIGIRE Name(s): Don Occupation: Retired What activity do you participate in? Pickleball Where does it take place? South Delta Recreation Centre, but it’s offered at other Delta recreation centres too.

How often do you participate? 6 times/week How long have you been involved in this activity? 4 years What made you get involved with this activity? For the exercise and for fun.

What do you like best about the activity? Good exercise and making new friendships.

How does it benefit your life? Adds fun and sport to my life, and I’ve made some great friendships.

Name other things you do to keep active: Tennis If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re missing out! Pickleball is a paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels...think tennis, badminton and ping-pong combined. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.

Interested? Drop in to play pickleball at a Delta recreation centre gymnasium near you! Or, if you’d like to learn to play the sport and take lessons, sign up for a registered pickleball program with Delta. Visit Delta.ca/activitysearch to see drop-in schedules and registered programs, or visit a facility near you to pick up a schedule or 2017 Summer Leisure Guide.

For more information about registering for programs, please call 604-952-3000.

Goudance won a gift card courtesy of

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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD

DELTA SPORTS

Got Sports?

Contact Mark at mbooth@delta-optimist.com or 604-946-4451

WEST COAST SENIOR LACROSSE ASSOCIATION W L T Pts Ladner 9 2 0 18 Langley 7 3 1 15 Victoria 6 3 1 13 Royal City 6 5 0 12 Coquitlam 5 5 0 10 Nanaimo 4 6 0 8 Valley 1 11 0 2 B.C. JUNIOR A LACROSSE W L T Pts Coquitlam 19 1 0 38 New West 16 5 0 32 Port Coquitlam 12 8 0 24 Langley 11 9 0 22 Victoria 10 9 0 20 Burnaby 4 15 1 9 Delta 4 15 0 8 Nanaimo 2 16 1 5 WEST COAST JUNIOR LACROSSE LEAGUE W T L New West 13 0 1 Coquitlam 13 0 1 Ridge Meadows 11 1 3 Port Coquitlam 8 0 6 Delta 7 0 8 Port Moody 6 1 8 Burnaby 3 0 11 Langley 2 0 12 North Shore 1 0 14

Pts 26 24 23 16 14 13 6 4 2

B.C. INTERMEDIATE “A” LACROSSE LEAGUE W L T Pts Maple Ridge 14 2 0 28 Victoria 12 5 0 24 Langley 10 6 0 20 New West 10 6 0 20 Coquitlam 10 7 0 20 Delta 8 8 0 16 Nanaimo 8 8 0 16 Port Coquitlam 7 10 0 14 Richmond 5 10 0 10 Okanagan 4 12 0 8 Burnaby 1 15 0 2

LOCAL TIDES

Pacific Standard Time.

Height in feet THURSDAY, JULY 6 3:08 am 12.5 10:44 am 3.6 6:26 pm 13.1 11:17 pm 10.8 FRIDAY, JULY 7 3:44 am 12.5 11:19 am 3.3 7:02 pm 13.5 11:59 pm 10.8 SATURDAY, JULY 8 4:21 am 12.5 11:53 am 3.0 7:36 pm 13.5 SUNDAY, JULY 9 12:39 am 10.8 4:58 am 12.5 12:26 pm 2.6 8:07 pm 13.8 MONDAY, JULY 10 1:18 am 10.8 5:37 pm 12.5 12:59 pm 2.6 8:37 pm 13.8 These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

Ladner Pioneer teammates Sam Clare, Dan McDermott and Nathan Clare are stepping away from their season for a couple of weeks to play for England at the inaugural European Box Lacrosse Championships in Finland.

Pioneers trio head to Finland Nathan & Sam Clare along with Dan McDermott playing for England at Euros MARK BOOTH

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A trio of key players have stepped away from their regular duties with the Ladner Pioneers to suit up for Team England at the inaugural European Box Lacrosse Championships in Finland.

Nate and Sam Clare, along with Dan McDermott, flew to Turku yesterday to begin preparations with their England teammates for the tournament opener on Saturday against Germany.

The 14-team event, which will be co-hosted in Kaarina, features eight countries in the top tier and the remaining six in the second tier. England has been seeded second and is in a round-robin group that also includes Czech Republic and Finland. If all goes well, they will meet top seed Israel in the gold medal game July 15.

Playing for England is nothing new for the Clare brothers. They took advantage of their parents heritage to play at the 2015 World Box Lacrosse Championships in Syracuse, New York.

“Sam and I have been in constant contact with England since the Worlds. They still have a team chat room where we connect on everything and this came up,”

explained Nate. “We had the opportunity to be part of it and, obviously, we didn’t want to turn that down. Financially, it’s a bit of a stretch but for the experience, why not?”

It was during an off-season workout session where Nate wound up doing some recruiting.

He was in the gym with McDermott and thought what an addition he would be to the England defence.

McDermott already had an impressive international resumé, having played for Canada at the U19 World Field Lacrosse Championships back in 2012.

“Danny was looking like an absolute beast in the gym and I could tell he was in for a big year,” continued Nate. “I slipped it to him if he had English heritage and it turned out he had enough to make it work.

His grandmother’s British roots made him eligible to play for a second country on the world stage.

“It’s a real honour,” said McDermott, who joined the Pioneers last season and already has been appointed an assistant captain. “I got to play for one of the top teams in the World and now one of the top in Europe. I couldn’t ask for anything more.”

There were no tryouts for the nine Canadians on England’s 26-player roster. All were selected based on their past experience with the team or reputation.

However, the “imports” are expected to go above and beyond their regular duties, even assisting with the delivery of North American made lacrosse equipment for the tournament.

“One of the things I do is make myself available to bring over a ton of gear. I have a hockey equipment bag that weights 150 pounds coming with me,” laughed Nate.

“It’s a little bit of politics when you are coming in and taking a roster spot from an English guy.

They are devoted to growing the game over there and it really is on us to do whatever we can. Not only our we representing the flag but are expected to spread our knowledge of the game among the guys.”

Games in Turku will be played at the 12,000 seat Gatorade Centre that has hosted three World Hockey Championships and features Olympic size dimensions.

“There is going to be lots of extra running,” said Sam. “That’s one of the things I wanted to be ready for at the start of our season and it’s going to help over there.”

Unlike the Worlds which were played in September, this tournament takes place in the heart of the Pioneers’ season.

They have three regular season games remaining and enter this week with a three-point lead over Langley for first place in West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association.

Ladner was hoping to extend the cushion before the trio’s departure but fell to 9-2-0 with a 9-6 upset home floor loss to fifth place Coquitlam last Thursday.

With games remaining against Langley, third place Victoria and a trip to Nanaimo, there is still work to be done to lock up at worse a top two finish and a bye in the opening round of the playoffs.

The Clares and McDermott made it clear to Pioneers head coach Ross Frehlick their Team England commitments long ago and will be available for the bestof-five semi-final series that is expected to start on July 20.

“I get back at 6 p.m. that night and the plan right now is to play,” chuckled Nate who is second in team scoring with 35 points in 10 games.

The Pioneers host Langley on Thursday (8 p.m.) then welcome Victoria on Saturday (5 p.m.).

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Sports

Delta rowers shine in U.S. Delta Deas Rowing Club’s masters program made a big impact at the U.S. Rowing Northwest Regionals in Vancouver, WA. The Regionals are the largest regatta on the west coast and attracts rowers from throughout the United States as well as B.C. This is a very competitive regatta with representation from many of the large American clubs.

Despite sending just 11 rowers down south, Delta Deas managed to earn 15 medals in 18 races. The results included eight golds and seven silvers over the three-day competition.

Highlighted events saw the DDRC women’s quad crew winning gold in the 60-65 age category, while the 55-60-yearold team came through with a silver.

Two separate mixed quads managed to take gold and silver in the 60-65-year-old class.

The DDRC masters are now looking forward to the Cascadia Championships — the largest masters sprint regatta in B.C. The competition is being hosted

by Delta this year and will take place on the Deas Slough on July 15-16.

After winning 15 of 17 regular season games, Ladner Blue Jays kept rolling in the post-season, defeating White Rock in the title game.

Blue Jays cap dominant run to be crowned InterlockTierOneMidgetAAplayoffchamps The Ladner Blue Jays baseball team capped off a very successful season by winning the Interlock Tier One Midget AA playoff championship last week.

The regular season started with a bang for the Blue Jays. Strong pitching and excellent hitting led them to a 15-2 regular season record to secure the number one seed heading into the playoffs.

Ladner went through the round-robin

portion of the play downs with an unbeaten record (3-0-1) — setting the stage for a semifinal date with a very strong Tsawwassen Rangers team. It was a close battle between the cross-town rivals with the Jays prevailing 4-1.

The championship game against the White Rock Dodgers was another tight affair with strong pitching carrying Ladner to victory.

The successful season held many contribu-

tions from all players and coaches alike.

The Blue Jays consisted of: Brayden Lyons, Parker Strukoff, Cam Gray, Tyler Sanders, Justin Spencer, Jordan Nevens, Cam Thompson, Connor Laidlaw, Luke Gaba, Nick Scott, Andrew Gosbee, Tavin Edge, Reilly Jacob, Harris Ayadi and Brandon Krueger.

The team was coached by Neil Gaba, Russ Gray, Brian Yamasaki, Morgan Thompson and Ray Beisick.

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BUDDA, Rosemarie Lynn It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rosemarie Lynn Budda (Scherlie/Chase) at the age of 63 years on June 19th, 2017. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a very brave year long battle with Leukemia.

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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at the service to the Leukemia “Light The Night” walk Saturday, October 14th, 2017 at Lumberman’s Arch.

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