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CP Rail workers hit the bricks at Deltaport P3
Coins add up for Delta Hospital Foundation P4
Local culinary talent wins in Korea P6
Flamenco group to blend art, dance and music P14
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A farmer's plight Christine Lyon photo
Trevor Harris doesn't see a future in growing crops in Delta P12
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›INBRIEF May Days starts Friday A sure sign of summer is the annual Ladner May Days which gets underway Friday. For more on the 116th edition turn to pages 10 and 11 to see what's in store at one of B.C.'s longest running free community fairs.
Torch run coming to Delta
Marvin Hultman (left) was part of a small group of CP Rail workers who posted an information picket near Deltaport Wednesday (May 23) during the first day of job action. Philip Raphael photo
Workers go off the rails Operations at Deltaport not affected by start of CP Rail strike PHILIP RAPHAEL EDITOR
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n information picket set up by striking CP Rail workers near Deltaport Wednesday (May 23) did not disrupt train traffic to and from the facility. But that was okay with the small group of employees—locomotive engineers and conductors—who were content to get their message out about why they, and their fellow workers across the country, were off the job. At the top of their list of concerns is what they say is the company's move to reduce pension income by as much as 40 per cent. It's especially significant to long-time employees such as Marvin Hultman, a locomotive engineer who has spent the past 31 years with the rail line. "The main thing is the pension," Hultman said. "We could be looking at pension rollbacks up to 40 per cent from what I understand." "The pension is something we work for to carry us through in our later years," said Andrew Vandenberg who is a conductor on freight trains and has been with CP Rail for 28 years. "We work for the wage and look forward to the pension for quality of life at
the end of it all. And the union has worked long and hard to see that the workers' rights are upheld and that we get a good pension. "Now, the company wants to claw that back and take it away from us. And that's just not right." Vandenberg added this is the second time in his career he has been involved with job action—the other time he and his colleagues were legislated back to work before they had a chance to walk the picket line. "This is actually the first time I have been on a strike," he said, adding he hopes the union and CP Rail can come to a solution and get things back on the rails. "We are all working men here, and that's what we want to do." Federal Labour Minister Lisa Raitt said in Ottawa that the government is prepared to introduce back-to-work legislation if the two sides cannot reach a deal, aware that a prolonged work stoppage could cost the national economy an estimated $540 million a week. Daryll Rasmussen, a locomotive engineer who has been with CP Rail for 33 years said corporate greed is to blame for the work action. "We pay into a pension at a certain level
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A symbol of acceptance, achievement and admiration through sport will be making its way through Delta early next month. It's the Law Enforcement Torch Run, an innovative initiative powered by dedicated law enforcement personnel around the world in support of Special Olympics athletes. The Corporation of Delta is one of 30 dedicated communities across the province participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run that helps raise awareness for Special Olympics athletes and programs in B.C. Law enforcement officials, Special Olympics athletes and members of the community will be running through Ladner on June 8. The run will commence at Ladner Lions Park at 3 p.m. and will end at approximately 3:30 p.m. at the Delta Police Department (4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent) where participants can enjoy a wrap up barbecue. This event is open to all members of the community who wish to register. More details on the Torch Run, including itinerary and registration information, can be found at www.specialolympics.bc.ca/letr. —Staff writer
Barbecue season With the warm summer weather hopefully just around the corner what better way to get outside and enjoy things than at a barbecue? And the Tsawwassen Shrine Club kicks off the outdoor eating season next Sunday (June 3) with their 43rd annual Salmon Barbecue. Last year, the service group served up around 1,800 meals at Ladner's Harbour Park. Proceeds go towards Delta Hospital and the Shriner Care Cruiser Program which transports physically challenged children and their parents to BC Children's Hospital, as well as other medical facilities in B.C. and Oregon. The event runs from noon to 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Call 604-943-3548 for advanced ticket purchases. —Staff writer
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Delta Hospital Foundation volunteers and staff count and roll $500 in coins to help purchase IV pump PHILIP RAPHAEL EDITOR
Delta Hospital Foundation staff and a small army of volunteers proved spare change can quickly add up as they counted and rolled $500 in pennies Thursday (May 17). The effort was part of the foundation’s Every Penny Counts campaign that is asking the public to send in their pennies—which will soon be out of circulation—to help purchase a Triple Lumen IV Pump. The pump is designed to administer up to three medications simultaneously to patients in the event that such treatment is required. Cindy Tudge from the Ladner branch of Envision Financial was on hand along with Grade 10 finance class students
from Delta Secondary school to help count the coins. She said the campaign’s goal is to collect one million pennies. That translates into $10,000. And judging by the response from the community since the campaign kicked off several weeks ago, the coins are starting to add up. In addition to helping acquire a needed piece of equipment for the hospital, the campaign is a handy way of getting rid of those old copper coins. Future penny counting and rolling sessions are planned for the future as the Every Penny Counts campaign runs until September. Visit www.deltahospital. com or call 604-940-9695 for more information. editor@southdeltaleader. com
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Event commemorates Man in Motion World Tour Parmar who was selected to be the one to end the Delta portion of the event at municipal hall. Parmar, a Grade 12 student at Sands Secondary school told the crowd she was taking part in memory of her mother who died last year of cancer. "She was my role model. She was my inspiration," Parmar said. Mayor Lois Jackson told the crowd the event was a fine example of how communities can come together to recognize the difference makers in our midst and raise awareness about accessibility. "This is not just a relay. It is a global journey of
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s a mother of two elementaryaged daughters, Tsawwassen’s Tami Oudendijk knows of the challenges associated with organizing class field trips. She says it’s rare for schools to hire costly yellow buses these days, and it can be difficult to round up enough volunteer parent drivers. Then there’s admission fees and travel time. On more than one occasion, Oudendijk has volunteered to chauffeur the 45-minute trip from Tsawwassen to the Vancouver Aquarium. Christine “While the Lyon program is good, there was more time commuting back and forth than you actually spent doing the program that you were at,” she says. Recognizing these challenges, Oudendijk joined forces with two other moms—her sister Shauna Farrell and their long-time mutual friend Mira Chan—to develop a program that allows kids to enjoy the change of pace and educational outcomes of a field trip without ever leaving the classroom. The trio created Field-Trip-In-A-Box, a one-and-a-half hour theme-based workshop that broaches a range of subjects. The cost is approximately $6-10 per child. “We looked at the B.C. curriculum and said, well, how can you combine social studies and math and language so they’re not all compartmentalized subjects?” Oudendijk says. She, Farrell and Chan recently held their first “field trip” at South Park Elementary school in Tsawwassen. “We just show up and do this really
theme-based, integrated program that’s totally based on the B.C. curriculum,” Oudendijk says. The workshop they led at South Park was themed around water. Students learned about the water cycle, the weather, the science of water and social responsibility. Oudendijk said the kids really enjoyed what they dubbed “the survivor game” in which the class is divided into groups and placed in different imaginary environmental settings. “They’re given a certain number of natural resources and they also have to invent some tools given their physical location,” Oudendijk says. “They have to imagine what it would be like in the area where they lived and then come to us with an invention.” For example, the coastal-dwelling group might create a tool out of a stick and a shell and attempt to trade their fish for another group’s clean drinking water. “So they really have to use critical thinking and teamwork and all that kind of stuff to achieve what they need by the end of the game.” In addition to academic subjects such as science and language, students are also encouraged to use “soft skills” like collaboration, critical thinking and communication. Oudendijk says this school year has been a difficult launch time because of the ongoing teachers’ job action, but she hopes to start delivering the Field-TripIn-A-Box program in more classrooms. “What we’re really excited about is being part of the change that’s happening in education,” she says, explaining many educators are shifting towards a more interdisciplinary approach to learning. For more information, visit funinaboxcanada.com/blog/fieldtrip.
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Ladner pair cook up culinary awards Chef and apprentice bag medals at Korean competition PHILIP RAPHAEL EDITOR
Cooking talent from Ladner’s renowned La Belle Auberge proved to be a hit with the judges at a recent international competition in Daejeon, South Korea. Chef Tobias MacDonald and apprentice Jasper Cruickshank brought home medals from a pair of events. MacDonald, a longtime competitor in culinary challenges, earned a bronze at the WACS ( World Association of Chefs Societies) Global Chef competition, while Cruickshank was rewarded with a gold at the Restaurant of Provinces team
event for young chefs. Eight weeks prior to the competition the chefs in MacDonald’s event were given a line up of ingredients they had to use during the actual event. For MacDonald that first meant practising his take on a vegetarian appetizer that featured mushrooms. “The second course was a Norwegian halibut,” he said, adding the main course then used an Australian wagyu beef—Kobe beef which is a very upscale, well marbled beef product. MacDonald used a wagyu strip loin and brisket. And to finish, the dessert had to use strawberries.
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Displaying their medals from recent culinary competitions in Korea are Tobias MacDonald, chef at Ladner's La Belle Auberge (left) and apprentice Jasper Cruickshank. Philip Raphael photo Cruickshank was a member of Canada’s eight-member, junior culinary team that competed in the Restaurant of Provinces event which MacDonald coaches.
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Little House president receives Hansen medal Stimson recognized for re-establishing Tsawwassen facility To help celebrate the achievements of Rick Hansen, who embarked on a global tour on his wheelchair 25 years ago, members in the community who have also achieved great success are being honoured. And one of them is Jim Stimson, president of the Little House Society. Delta-South independent MLA Vicki Huntington recently presented
Stimson with the medal for his leadership to rebuild the Tsawwassen facility that is a meeting place for addiction and related recovery groups. Destroyed by an arson fire in 2009, Stimson spearheaded the drive to raise the $330,000 needed to complete a modern multi-purpose facility for recovery and other community groups that needed room for
training, meetings and therapeutic uses. Over the past year not only has the society raised close to all the money required, but numerous businesses have also stepped forward to donate their materials and skills to finish a beautiful, firstclass facility. “Jim Stimson has brilliantly led a group of dedicated citizens along
a path of magnificent community accomplishment. The Little House has become a beacon of support to individuals struggling with the impacts of addictions of all kinds. Delta is grateful for the leadership Jim and his board have shown and for the difference they are already making in our home town,” Huntington said. —Staff writer
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Good money sense It's all about the customer for financial advisor Dean Meloni Look around financial advisor Dean Meloni's office and it quickly becomes clear what matters most to him. Photos of his wife and their four-and-a-half-month-old daughter decorate his shelves and computer screen. And hanging on the walls, framed black-and-white pictures chronicling the history of Edward Jones financial services firm serve as a constant reminder of the company's principles and investment philosophy. Meloni has worked in the financial services industry since 1997 and took over the Tsawwassen branch of Edward Jones (5682 12th Ave.) just over a year ago. He says he learned quickly that being a successful financial advisor means putting the customer first. "You can't truly help people in this industry if you're motivated by money," he says. "If you wake up every day and you look at yourself in the mirror and you say, 'I'm going to be successful because I help people,' that's when
it works." Meloni has clients across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley and says he takes a personal approach tailored to the needs of each individual or company. "People come to me and they have a need for solid, sound advice that is going to help them get towards their goal," he says. For 2012 and 2013, Meloni says he is focusing on education. He and a group of other professionals in the community plan to reach out and teach people about everything from retirement planning to wills to home insurance. Before he got into finance, Meloni worked as a short order cook and he still knows his way around the kitchen. This week, he shares a recipe for authentic Italian tiramisu. —Christine Lyon
Tiramisu INGREDIENTS 6 cups strong coffee or espresso (warm) 8 omega-3 eggs (separated) 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups Mascarpone cream cheese (Philadelphia or no name is fine) 1 cup whipping cream
Before he entered the financial services industry, Dean Meloni worked as a cook. He's still a whiz in the kitchen and is sharing his recipe for authentic Italian tiramisu. Christine Lyon photo
DIRECTIONS Using an electric hand mixer beat egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar on medium/high for 2 minutes, or until thickened. Blend in cream cheese and continue mixing until smooth. Beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks appear (about 5 minutes) Add 2 tbsp. of sugar to whipping cream and beat until stiff. Gently fold egg whites into whipping cream and
2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 pinch orange zest Sprinkle of hot chocolate powder or cocoa 1 package lady finger biscuits
then fold mixture into egg yolk/cream cheese mixture. Add vanilla, orange zest, cinnamon and nutmeg, folding continuously. Combine espresso with remaining sugar and stir until dissolved. Very quickly and gently dip the lady finger biscuits into the sweetened coffee and lay in rows in an 8×12 no-stick metal baking pan, about 2 inches deep. Be very careful not to soak the cookies,
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LETTERS Get back to the 'green' path I'm a twenty-something more-orless of a nobody who didn’t follow politics much until the previous federal election, at which point my passion for the environment caused me to do some research. I d i d n’t l i ke w h a t I h a d heard about the Conservative government's stance when it came to environmental protection, and as I began to read more and more articles, I became increasingly disgusted with them.
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Mayor Lois ( Jackson) and company need to prove the worth of their pay hikes by responding favourably to Malcolm Johnston's challenge (Letters—TFN mall bait for road improvements?—South Delta Leader May 18, 2012). Not one dime for infrastructure improvements given as a freebie to TFN out of residents' taxes. Wisely, Arthur Drive denizen Bill Vander Zalm as Surrey mayor
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It is hard to imagine a month has passed since Southpointe Academy had a fairy tale come true at our April Gala. With the generous sponsorship of many local businesses and families this year, we were able
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Needless to say, my Facebook page was plastered with anticonservation links and articles (and still is, mind you). And again, needless to say, I was quite depressed when Jack Layton's group was defeated (and even more so when he passed away). I'll get to the point. The point is I want to encourage average citizens like myself to be informed, to do research and understand what is going on in the federal government. The government is pushing to pass a law, Bill C-38, which will have unmeasurable impacts on our environmental protection laws. Our coastline is a beautiful, sensitive area and in case you haven’t heard our oceans are in
jeopardy, too. There are now five ocean areas of floating garbage (the one in the Pacific is over twice the size of Texas), large mammals and small micro organisms are experiencing changes in their physical chemistry due to increased acidification, warming, chemical leaching and so on. This is not the time to sit idly by, or, as our government is doing, plug our ears and hum and march in the direction of obvious environmental destruction. We want back the Canada that loved and valued our wilderness and sought to protect it for our generations to come.
40 years back championed developers' land-use-contracts— no building permits granted without sewers, roads, curbs, sidewalks, underground wiring, ornamental lighting mapped out in the blueprints, as well as school / park-purchase capital in the bank up front. Offsets in-hand for predictable costs that lurk in the bush. Surely, with the capitalization sourcing TFN needs to underwrite
its ( Tsawwassen) Mills and (Tsawwassen) Commons grand plans, these infrastructure monies will be relative chump-change for them to secure too. Lois ( Jackson) and company need to ensure that happens, no excuses or dodges allowed. That's why we pay them the big bucks.
to raise more than any previous Southpointe Gala. All of the funds raised are for equipment and facility enhancements of direct benefit to the students, including the playground that is currently underway. On behalf of the students of Southpointe Academy, we send our warmest thank you to: our
Co-Chair organizers Kal Rai, Cindy Chong, Amanda Da Silva; all of the parent volunteers; our auctioneer, Ian Payton Jr., and to all of the major sponsors.
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EDITORIAL
Plenty of reasons to celebrate locally You have to marvel at the way South Deltans like to celebrate in their own backyard. Whether it's fun in the sun at May Days, the Ladner Village Market, Tsawwassen's Sunfest or the Outdoor Movie Nights at Diefenbaker Park and the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall, the community comes out in pretty decent numbers to enjoy themselves locally. With the 116th annual May Days ready to kick off this Friday afternoon—that's when the rides get rolling at Memorial Park—you get a sense that a history of attending community gatherings is well entrenched here. It's like saying "offer it and they will come." But events of these sorts don't just happen by themselves. They require an awful lot of effort to plan and stage. And that usually means a lot of heavy lifting many months in advance by groups of dedicated organizers who volunteer their time to ensure the next great community bash in Ladner or Tsawwassen goes off with as few hitches as possible. And it's that commitment by your friends and neighbours that is very much a reason to celebrate, too. Those volunteers make their contributions with little or no fanfare. They agonize over details many of us will never even notice. They often don't have the opportunity to fully enjoy their event in the way the rest of the public does. And they are the frequently overlooked component of what makes a good event great. That by itself should be reason enough for the public to get out and attend all that South Delta has to offer—whether it's spring, summer, fall or winter being celebrated. And when you do it might just be an idea to mention to one of those volunteers helping direct traffic, setting up a tent, or making sure the parade floats make it around a corner safely that they are doing a great job—like always.
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7 DAYS > LADNER MAY DAYS
The Ladner Pioneer May Days Fair (est. 1896) is one of B.C.'s largest free family fairs and attracts visitors from all over the province. When: Friday, May 25 until Sunday, May 27. Where: Memorial Park in Ladner. Featuring activities and entertainment for all ages including live performances, craft fair, men's fastball tournament, jugglers, magicians, balloon artists, petting zoo, carnival rides and a food fair. The May Days Parade will be held on May 27 at 12 p.m. and will lead through historic Ladner Village and culminate at the stage in Memorial Park where the traditional May Pole Dance and May Queen Crowning Ceremony will take place.
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: 1308 56th St. in Tsawwassen. Come enjoy some great music, enjoy a hotdog and drink and support the youth of Delta.
discounts apply, and pre-registration is required.
> SALMON BARBECUE
Improve your public speaking skills. Check out the next meeting of the Ambassadors Toastmasters Club. When: Tuesday, June 5, 7 to 8:45 p.m. Where: South Delta Library, Tsawwassen. Visit http://4666.toastmastersclubs.org for info.
The Tsawwassen Shrine Club is holding its annual salmon barbecue. When: Sunday, June 3, noon to 5 p.m. Where: Ladner Harbour Park. Adults $10. Enjoy barbecued salmon and help Shriners support community activities. Call 604-943-3548 for info.
> ROCKS AND GEMS
The Delta Rock & Gem Club is holding a meeting. When: May 28 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Upstairs at the South Delta Recreation Centre. Featuring an educational program and workshop. Guests welcome. For info call 604-943-4568.
> FAMILY CONCERT
Bobs & Lolo are performing in South Delta. When: Saturday, June 2 at 2:30 p.m. Where: Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172 56 Street. Tickets are $12 per person, available at South Delta Recreation Centre and Winskill Aquatic & Fitness. Cash, debit, cheque, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Cash only at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre.
> DYSL BARBECUE
DYSL (Delta Youth Support LIne) will be holding a barbecue at the DYSL Wearhouse Thrift Store. When: Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 3
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The Delta Rock & Gem Club meets May 28 at the South Delta Rec Centre.
> HOW TO GARDEN
This year, Earthwise Society is introducing a series of monthly how-to workshops designed to help you get the most out of your home vegetable garden or community plot. Vegetable Gardening Month by Month will cover all aspects of planning, planting and caring for an organic food garden. When: These hour long workshops, instructed by the Earthwise Organic Master Gardeners, are held the first Sunday of the month (June 3 and July 1) 11 a.m. to noon. Where: The Earthwise Garden. The cost is $10. Member
B.C. mayors are demanding a new deal with senior governments to address the growing financial squeeze on their cities.
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> TOASTMASTERS CLUB
> GO GREEN CLUB
Go Green Book and Film Club will welcome local author and naturalist, Anne Murray to its June meeting. The focus of Anne’s presentation and slide show will be her life long interest in nature, particularly birds, as explored through A Nature Guide to Boundary Bay. When: June 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Tsawwassen library. Limited copies of A Nature Guide to Boundary Bay are available at the library, or may be purchased at Albany’s and Black Bond Books.
GROUPS & VOLUNTEERS The Delta Photo Club meets Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre. The club holds workshops, print and digital image displays, competitions, and social outings. Contact Karoline at 604-803-3011 or email publicity@deltaphotoclub.com. The South Delta Therapeutic Touch Network meets ever second Wednesday of the month at the Natural Comfort Wellness Centre in Tsawwassen. Open to all levels of therapeutic touch and anyone interested in learning about this healing modality. For more info call Selena at 604-952-4175.
The province has installed five new overhead signs that display estimated travel times between the Oak Street Bridge and King George Boulevard via either the Massey Tunnel or the Alex Fraser Bridge.
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Clockwise from top left: ❚ The Kiwanis Club of Tsawwassen/Ladner donated $1,000 to Ladner-based B.C. Guide Dog Services. On hand to receive the cheque from the Kiwanis Club's Jim Henderson (centre) and Karel Ley was BC Guide Dogs' CEO William Thornton. Contributed photo ❚ Don Sangster, owner of Biomaxx Wastewater Solutions presents a $1,000 cheque to Tricia Forrester of KidSport Delta to help fund a season of sport for local youth. KidSport grants are available for children 18 years and under who are in financial need to pay registration fees for the sport of their choice. Contributed photo ❚ Members of TOOB (Tsawwassen Order of Old Bastards) present the Delta Hospital Foundation with a $1,500 cheque.
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Ladner Pioneer May Days 2012
Fun-filled weekend ahead
Friday, May 25, 2012 South Delta Leader
May Queen tradition
Annual May Days events enjoy enduring popularity PHILIP RAPHAEL EDITOR
Ladner Pioneer May Days will be marking its 116th annual celebration starting this Friday (May 25) afternoon and stretching to Sunday. A s o n e o f Br i t i s h Columbia's oldest free family fairs, what's its secret to such longevity?
Ladner May Days cochair Jackey Zellweger says much of the success is owed to a sense of tradition. "I think it's just history," Zellweger said. "It's been going on so long and people come and bring their kids. And when they grow up they bring their kids. It's just a tradition that gets passed on."
"I also think it brings a lot of people back to their childhood," says Sarah Gallop, the event's other co-chair. "It's been around forever. And the fact it's so close to the high school means pretty much everyone who's lived in Ladner went there and probably remembers it from when they were a kid."
What's a fair without rides? The fun gets started at 4 p.m. Friday afternoon at Memorial Park with 'Toonie rides' for the kids. Leader file photo
And it's not just folks from in and around South Delta making their way to Ladner. Plenty come from much further afield, too. "I know some who live in Maple Ridge who come out for the parade and the whole experience because that's part of their growing up," Zellweger said. "Also, there's not really anything else like it out here," added Gallop. "People like the community aspect of it, too, and the fact that people who have m a y b e e v e n m ov e d away come back. It's like a reunion. You see people who you went to high school with, or grew up with. And even if you don't live locally you pretty much know they are going to be there. It's one of those reconnection points." Attendance is one definitive way to judge popularity. And on a sunny May Days weekend upwards of 12,000 can make their way
On hand for the selection of the 2012 May Queen were (back row) Cheryl Desaulniers, May Queen Co-ordinator, (front row L-R) 2011 May Queen Georgia Walley and the 2012 1st Princess Mary Mackisoc, 2012 May Queen MacKenzie Upton, and 2012 2nd Princess Carly Davidson. Contributed photo
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•Parade •May Queen Crowning •May Pole Dance •Craft Fair •Live Bands •Pancake Breakfast •Fastball Tournament
•Face Painting •Air Brush Tattooing •Petting Zoo •Carnival Rides & Games •Paddle Boats •Beer Garden ... and much more free family fun
PLUS ~ Friday Night Band ~ Doghouse Saturday ~ Will Stelfox “Illusionist”, Shady Isle Pirates Sunday ~ Stories on Wheels, Decorate a Gingerbread Cookie, Pony Rides, Shady Isle Pirates & SO MUCH MORE ~ See the full schedule online at: www.ladnermaydays.com
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Ladner Pioneer May Days 2012
Crafters are coming to Ladner
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Ladner Pioneer May Days
Craft fair has something for everyone at Memorial Park A highlight of the annual Ladner Pioneer May Days, the craft fair is back in business this year with between 25 and 30 vendors selling everything from naturally scented soaps and candles to handmade bags, wallets, jewelry and clothing. “There’s something for everyone’s taste and price range,� says May Days volunteer Jennifer Middleton, who has coordinated the annual showing of crafters and artisans for the past 15 years. Ladner May Days is May 25 to 27 with the craft fair taking place in Memorial Park Saturday, May 26 and Sunday,
May 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Vendors hail from the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley, as well as from Ladner and Tsawwassen, which makes buying locally pretty easy, says Middleton. Back by popular demand, the Dipsy Doodle candies and gag gifts will be available once again, and Middleton is also proud to have Michael, “The Hat Guy� back for 2012. J o l e n e’s N a t u r a l Handmade Soaps, made from essential oils and sold in ecofriendly packaging, are also returning. In addition to these
From P10 to Memorial Park for the rides, music and activities, or Ladner Village for the parade that starts at noon on Sunday, traditionally the busiest day of the three. Another way of gauging the popularity is the number of participants in the May Days parade. "I think we've got more floats than last year," Zellweger said.
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A Ladner tradiĆ&#x;on since 1896, enjoy Delta’s longest running family fesĆ&#x;val. See you at the parade – noon Sunday!
There will be plenty of selection at the Ladner May Days craft fair with vendors from across the Lower Mainland, and right here in Ladner and Tsawwassen. Contributed photo items, visitors can browse through tables of baked goods, knitting, hand-crafted
"But it's not just floats, there's also lots of people walking in the parade, too, especially kids." One aspect of May Days tradition was carried out Tuesday evening when the selection of the 2012 May Queen and her Princesses was made at the Kinsmen House in Ladner. Chosen as May Queen was Mackenzie Upton, a Grade 6 student from Annieville Elementary school in North Delta.
blankets, artistic creations and dozens of household accessories.
The first princess was Mary MacKisoc from Tsawwassen's Beach Grove Elementary. And the second princess was Carly Davidson from Hawthorne Elementary in Ladner. For more information about Ladner May Days, visit ladnermaydays.com where a schedule of events and history are available. editor@southdeltaleader.com
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Friday, Friday,May May25, 25,2012 2012 South Delta Leader
A farmer's plight Ladner's Trevor Harris doesn't see a future in crop growing in Delta
Fifth generation farmer Trevor Harris grows over 500 acres of potatos, peas and beans at Grove Crest Farms in Ladner. Christine Lyon photo CHRISTINE LYON REPORTER
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ave Delta's farmland. It's a hot topic of conversation these days—and one Ladner grower Trevor Harris says he's sick and tired of hearing about. The fifth generation farmer runs Crest Grove Farms where he grows more than 500 acres of potatoes, peas and beans. He's watched the landscape around him change dramatically over the years and doesn't have a rosy outlook when it comes to the future of crop farming in Delta. "Times change," he says, looking out the window of his second-floor office where the afternoon traffic is beginning to descend on the Massey tunnel. "We're getting so crammed here, I don't see a future in growing crops here." Harris says the local soil and climate are not as ideal as some make it out to be. Meanwhile, he's facing increasingly tough foreign competition. While defenders of agriculture argue preserving local farmland is vital for long-term food security, Harris says it's a non-issue because of increasing yields produced in the United States and overseas. "The need to have this (land) for food security is just a joke," he says. Frustrated, Harris chose not to attend a public information meeting on Tuesday evening (May 22) hosted by Delta-South MLA Vicki Huntington on the topic of industrial development on agricultural lands. Finding a balance On Tuesday, dozens gathered at the South Delta Secondary school theatre to learn more about information released last month by Huntington's office which revealed an
industrial development company has secretly optioned nearly 600 acres of Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) farmland near Deltaport, with plans to build an intermodal yard and logistics park for the port. Huntington said she is trying to convince the province and Port Metro Vancouver that industry is not an appropriate use of the land. She said it provides food security for the region and sustenance for birds that migrate along the Pacific migratory bird flyway. "I would stand up and defend the need for a healthy active port, but what I want to find is the balance that we know needs to take place in terms of what land that port accesses for economic purposes," she told the audience. She said the community has values beyond industrial development and its economic advantages; there is also quality of life, the future of agriculture, and the environment. "We have to take these other values into account and we have to decide where the appropriate land uses are for our future economic development." Huntington was joined by guest speakers, including Dr. Art Bomke, a soil expert and associate professor emeritus in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC. "Delta farms contribute to local food security and they provide ecological services that are critical," Bomke said. "My strong feeling is that land-based farmers and farmers in Delta are worth saving." Bomke said Delta has productive soil and a Class 1 climate, a long frost-free period, more sunshine hours than the Fraser Valley and moderate temperatures. "The moral of the story is good land with good climate is a precious resource, and that's particularly true in Canada," he concluded.
Farming is a business While Bomke describes Delta's soil as some of the finest in the country, Harris doesn't think it's all it's cracked up to be. "It's a heavy clay, it's at sea level so it floods, and you've got to factor in the climate we have," he says. "The amount of heat units we get in the summer is not very many." He says he faces stiff competition in Eastern Washington where there is sandier soil, double the heat units, and farms produce double the yield. When it comes to local food security, Harris says as long as you have money you can buy food—it's already coming in from all over the world. Crest Grove Farms exports 70 to 80 per cent of everything it grows. Still, Harris was left with a 400-ton potato surplus last year for
which he said there was no market. He says ALR designation restricts what farmers can do with their land, but there is no accompanying legislation to force consumers to buy what he grows. "They can buy food from anywhere in the world," Harris says. "We keep asking them (the government) to match the level of support that Europe and the U.S. have for their growers and create a level playing field as we are competing in a global market," he says. But the level of support always falls short, he says. "The original intent of the ALR is obvious now; it was to manipulate and devalue the land so it could be bought cheaper in the future by the province for roads and the port and other uses."
South Delta Leader Friday, May 25, 25, 2012 2012 Environmental concern Tsawwassen resident, author and South Delta Leader columnist Anne Murray spoke on Tuesday evening about the environmental benefits of preserving the agricultural land around Deltaport. "This is the most critical area on the West Coast of Canada for shorebirds, so it's a pity that so many of the people that run our province and run our country do not understand that," she said. She added that the Fraser River delta is also the most important place on the Canadian coast for wintering waterfowl. "All of these waterfowl depend on agricultural fields at some stage of their migration and wintering life," she says, explaining Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust provides funding to help farmers plant cover crops and resist damage by feathered species. If birds can't stop here, Murray says they will be forced to move onto the next feeding area. But with pit stops becoming fewer and further between, she says birds will either die off or become easy prey in their weakened state. "All across the world shorebird numbers are declining because all too many of their habitats where they stop have been destroyed by humans who don't realize what is happening," she said. "The rural landscape provides all sorts of good habitat for all sorts of species," she added, explaining several species at risk also use Delta's farmland. While there are a number of environmental designations in South Delta, Murray said most of them do not carry any legal strength. Rounding out the speakers list was Gordon Price, director of the City Program at SFU and an authority on land use planning. Price said ports are "exponential growth machines" and advised the audience that if
www.southdeltaleader.com A13 they want to influence decision makers, they must look at the big picture. "We cannot simply step back and say, 'I'm here to defend the birds, or the soils, or my quality of life—too bad about you.' That doesn't work in planning and it doesn't work politically," he said. He said residents instead need to an have honest, open dialogue with port officials and be willing to negotiate. "You are on the front line," he told the audience. "What happens on those lands just a few kilometres over there is going to say much about who we are as a people." Accepting change Harris points out his office window to the spot where he first started driving a Ford 3000 tractor when he was just six-years-old. "You're kind of born into it, and then it becomes a part of you," he says of the business. "That's why people are emotional about their farms. You become a part of the land when you're a grower your whole life." He pulls a framed black-and-white photo off his office wall that shows his grandfather's farm and house. It was a dairy operation before his father switched over to crops in the '60s. There was no Delta Town & Country Inn, no highways criss-crossing the property, and no traffic. Harris says he has learned to accept change and predicts there is a lot more on the horizon. "The future I see, this is going to be a port town because it already is," he says. Harris has a daughter and nephews, but he doubts they will be interested in taking over the farm. And he's not sure he would steer them in that direction either. "I would direct them to get a government job with a pension," he says. reporter@southdeltaleader.com
(Opposite page) Delta-South MLA Vicki Huntington says an industrial consortium is optioning of 558 acres of South Delta farmland for port-related use. Leader file photo (Above) Residents attend an information meeting on Tuesday (May 22) about the industrialization of farmland. Christine Lyon photo (Below) A map, provided by Huntington's office, shows optioned ALR land (dark red) and TFN land zoned industrial/commercial (pink). Photo contributed
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Unique combination of dance, live painting and music to take the stage at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre Los Gitanos Flamenco Dance Company will be presenting The Phoenix, Flamenco Fire at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre on June 1-3 which is being billed as an explosive blend of dance, live painting and music. Organizers say the show is unlike anything produced before in Tsawwassen. “I am very excited to have partnered this year with so many talented artists in our community which allowed us to fuse our seemingly different styles into one incredible performance,” said Bev Mantovani, owner and choreographer of Los Gitanos Spanish School of Dance in Tsawwassen. “This show allowed the perfect opportunity to combine our different talents into one unique flamenco presentation. You won’t even find this in Spain.” The audience will witness the development of live painting as it is created to the sounds of Spanish guitar, soulful songs, rhythmic palmas and castanets, intricate zapateo (footwork), compelling piano and violin,
and the warmth of percussion. “Garett Campbell-Wilson is a young, curious and extremely talented (Tsawwassen) artist who loves to find ways to progressively take his work to a new level,” Mantovani said. “He has tried live painting before to violin music, but not to flamenco dance; he instantly accepted the challenge. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with him and I can’t wait to see what he will develop during our performance.” One of the songs at the performance called Poeta by Spanish flamenco composer Vicente Amigo has been recorded by the students of the Delta Community Music School led by Stephen Robb. The second part of the song will be played live by Robb and one of the violinists at the music school. The performances run June 1 and 2 starting at 7 p.m. and June 3 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 604-948-8081 or emailing info@losgitanos.ca. —Staff writer
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No 'flagging' fortunes here Non-tackle form of football on the rise with the Rams The South Delta Rams flag football program is certainly proving the old adage that "nothing succeeds like success." That's because next month the club will be sending five of its seven teams to the 2012 Flag Football Provincial Championships in Kelowna. Plus, the flag form of the sport is enjoying a surge in popularity with enrolment soaring this season. For example, at the U14 level the Rams had one team with nine players on it last year. This year, there are three teams with a total of 33 players. "It's totally exploded," said Brent Calvert, a junior bantam coach with the Rams, adding the transfer of the program's management from NFL Canada to local football associations is part of the reason. And while the previous manage-
ment came with all the trappings of big name NFL teams—the flag teams adopted names and jerseys of major clubs in the U.S.—going local has proved to be more popular. "This is the first year where the Vancouver Mainland Football League has taken over, now teams are based on their local affiliations. And it's totally taken off as an easier way to get kids into football without all the contact that comes in tackle (football). They try it out and realize there's room and space for all body types," Calvert said. "You don't have to be a big hulking guy to play tackle." Growth has also been experienced across the league with a jump from 13 teams at the U14 level to 25 this season. "Right through the whole Lower Mainland and the (Fraser) valley
there's been growth," Calvert said. "I think we're catching a lot of kids at that U14 age level who are in transition—kids who may not have made the gold level team in soccer, or are playing house instead of rep in hockey and want to try something different. And with three U14 teams and two U16 teams from the Rams going to the provincial finals June 9-10, hopes are their success will spark further interest in the sport locally. "Our U12 team last year won the provincial (flag) championships and the kids were mentioned in the paper and they received a big banner," Calvert said. "And kids want to be involved with winning groups, and even at our level that's helped." —Philip Raphael
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By Maggie Calloway We pretty much all grew up with the knowledge we could have any style of roof we want as long as it was cedar shakes or asphalt, but that is no longer the case. There are a number of great alternatives available now to suit not just the style and location of the home but also the unique requirements of
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Time to cut the grass! By Maggie Calloway We may be gnashing our teeth about the slow start to the good weather this year but the cycle of rain then sun over and over again is perfect for making that green stuff grow, and I don’t mean your bank account! As with every other job, the right tools make light work. The men at Foreshore Equipment and Supply had some insight about what’s going on in the world of lawnmowers, what’s new and better and how we should take care of our current equipment, new and old. Al Chrzanecki of Foreshore has some tips for a homeowner in the market for a new mower. “Buy a mower to fit your personal circumstances; if you are on a regular-size flat city lot you don’t need a rider mower, you really only need a push mower,” says Chrzanecki “Push mowers are somewhat different than we remember from our father and grandfather’s day. Some of them will have bushings in the wheels so you will get longevity and it will push easier because they are a little smaller at 20 inches, which is perfect for the small lot.” Chrzanecki says gas mowers have also changed over the years. “The manufacturers have changed the design of the
The team at ParkLane Homes took home eight awards, including Single-Family Builder of the Year and Multi-Family Builder of the Year. This year was the third annual edition of the awards, which honour excellence in residential construction. Martin Knowles photo
A standing Ovation for GVHBA members The best of the best was honoured in a gala ceremony in Vancouver. By Kerry Vital The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association has honoured the best of the best in the home-building industry with their third annual Ovation Awards. “Residential construction is a major contributer to Metro Vancouver’s economy and we are delighted to acknowledge the industry’s brightest stars,” says GVHBA President and CEO
Peter Simpson. There were several familiar faces among the big winners, including ParkLane Homes, who came out with eight awards including the Grand Ovation Awards for Single-Family Builder of the Year and Multi-Family Builder of the Year. “We are honoured to be the winner of these awards,” says Yosh Kasahara, ParkLane’s General Manager of Sales and Marketing. “We recognize the high calibre of builders and projects in these categories, and to be named (Single-Family) and Multi-Family Builder of the Year is a testament to our dedicated team of employees, stakeholders and suppliers.” ParkLane also won awards for Best Single-
Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 Square Feet (Cedarmill at Bedford Landing), Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,000 to 2,499 Square Feet (Greenway at Bedford Landing), Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,500 to 2,999 Square Feet (Headwater at Bedford Landing), Best Single-Family Detached Home: 3,000 Square Feet and Over (Headwater at Bedford Landing), Best Townhome/Rowhome Development: Less than 2,000 Square Feet (Winchester) and Best Marketing Innovation: Multi-Family Builder (Time at Walnut Grove). The Grand Ovation Award for Custom Builder
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Third annual Ovation awards honour ‘the industry’s brightest stars’ from page.19 “ from page.1 of the Year was taken home by My House Design/Build Team, while the RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Large Volume was won by Kenorah Construction and Design. Kenorah was one of the most decorated winners at the awards dinner, taking home seven awards. “We couldn’t be more proud of our team,” says owner Graham Collins. Kenorah was also the winner of the Best Marketing Innovation: Renovator, Best Kitchen Renovation: $100,000 and Over, Best Kitchen and Greatroom Renovation, Best Bathroom Renovation: Under $35,000, Best Renovated Room and Best Exterior Renovation awards. My House Design/Build also won awards for Best Addition Renovation, Best Custom Home: $1 Million to $2 Million and Best Outdoor Living Space: New or Renovated. Harald Koehn Construction was named the RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Small Volume, as well as Best Bathroom Renovation: $35,000 and Over, Best Accessible Renovation and Best Renovation: $800,000 and Over for their recent renovation for a family with a son with spina bifida. “Our team is very proud of our design and workmanship on this renovation project, and on a personal level, this has been a rewarding experience to be able to do something special for young Ben,” says Koehn. Adera Development Corporation was the recipient of the FortisBC Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency for New Construction for their Seven35 townhome project in North Vancouver. Other winners included Best Builders and Intermind Design, both of whom won three awards each. Best Builders took home awards for
Best Renovation: $300,000 to $499,999, Best Renovation: $500,000 to $799,999 and Best Custom Home: Under $500,000. Intermind won awards for Best Kitchen Renovation: $50,000 to $99,000, Best Condominium Renovation and Best Renovation: $100,000 to $299,999. “We were excited to once again be the presenting sponsor of the Ovation Awards,” says Dan Noel, regional energy solutions manager at FortisBC. “Partnerships such as those we have with (the) GVHBA help FortisBC to provide affordable and innovative energy solutions for all British Columbians.” For a complete list of winners, visit www.gvhba.org/ ovationawards.
Harald Koehn Construction, above, was named the RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Small Volume, while Kenorah Construction and Design, below, was named Renovator of the Year – Large Volume. GVHBA President and CEO Peter Simpson, below left, says they are “delighted” to recognize amazing builders. Martin Knowles photos
Many changes in roofing from page.19 “ from page.1 each individual roof. Andrew McDowell of 21st Century Roofers Ltd. is a second generation roofer; you might say it’s in his blood. The company, started by his dad in 1978 and taken over by McDowell four years ago, has grown from a small four-person business to twelve highly trained professionals. “There have been lots of changes over the years; for instance on a low-slope roof we used to build it up with felt, tar and a gravel finish. Today we can provide a modern high-performance alternative,” McDowell says. “We are very careful about using new products, some of which haven’t been around very long. Our company will only use proven materials and technology and which has a good warranty behind them. Some of the new materials have been around for ten years or less so we don’t know how they will perform over the expected life of the roof. Another thing to understand is some of the new materials don’t have CSA approval from the Canadian government.” He cites the example of a wood fibre product that definitely didn’t work. “In the 1990s there was a new roofing product
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Andrew McDowell of 21st Century Roofers urges homeowners to do their due diligence before choosing a contractor, since there’s nothing more heartstopping than hearing water dripping onto your table during a rain storm.
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Tending to the neglected areas of the home By Maggie Calloway After what seems like a long fall and winter with its wood fires, mud and dust, the pull to shrug off the heavy burden of cold weather by throwing open doors and windows is irresistible. The problem is the winter takes a toll on your home, both inside and out. It may be old-fashioned to schedule a spring cleaning but it can be quite cathartic to scrub down windows, wash curtains and hang them back up fresh and clean, and generally give the whole house a deep clean. Like anything else worth doing, there is a method to doing a thorough job cleaning a house so it was time to turn to the experts, Molly Maid. The good folks at Molly Maid have refined cleaning to a fine art and that is certainly true of Vancouver’s Michele Yonge. “There are a couple of things we advise people do before they deep clean; one is getting into closets and packing away winter stuff and hanging spring and summer clothes ... not forgetting to wipe down shelves as you go,” Yonge says. “Next, cleaning windows and washing or drycleaning drapes and curtains makes a huge difference. We recommend people wash the outside (of the) windows first because if you wash the inside first you don’t get the same bang! Don’t forget to clean the curtain tracks and window frames as you go. Use the tools that help get the job done; a dry, clean paint brush for instance is terrific for getting dust out of corners. One of the handiest things to use is microfibre cloths, (which are) great to clean wooden blinds ... plus can be thrown in the washer. Feeling the sun
shining through clean windows gives you great incentive to keep going.” A big thing is to declutter the whole house. Look at everything on counters, dressers and any surface where things tend to land. Sometimes we are so used to something cluttering the house we cease to see it. If you are not using or wearing something, get rid of it. You deserve to live in a space where you can breathe, with sun pouring through windows and clean surfaces. “We recommend people do three or four deep cleanings a year depending on your home and family,” Yonge says. “Laundry rooms are another place to get organized this time of year. Instead of soiled laundry piled together, get (a basket) for whites (and) one for darks ... it makes it so much easier. Once the clothes are washed placing them in a designated colourcoded basket for each family member keeps the room organized. Master bedrooms are great to dig into this time of year because they are often the place where things are dropped (and are) probably the most neglected room in the house. A final hint would be to put together a cleaning caddy with all the tools you need at hand; it really helps motivation when you don’t have to go digging around under the sink.”
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By Maggie Calloway Here’s a skill testing question for you: what was built starting in AD 122 by the Romans as a defensive fortification, is 122 kilometres long, and still has a significant portion existing today? Hadrian’s Wall, which was made a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987. It was made of stones and is built entirely in England, not on the border with Scotland as is frequently stated. The wall was the most heavily fortified border in the Roman Empire, and is now the most popular tourist destination in northern Europe. It’s been described as the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain by England’s heritage association. What other building material would still be standing almost 2,000 years other than the most natural of material? As Ronald Hernandez, owner of Cabana Masonry, says, “Building with masonry is a timeless art form that goes back to the great Egyptian pyramids, Greek temples There are many reasons to install a stone retaining wall, from and Roman cities. Many of these structures are the purely aesthetic to keeping your sloping terraced garden in check or building a beautiful patio. still standing today. Masonry has always been Submitted photos the choice for enduring, natural beauty.” Growing up in El Salvador, Hernandez has always been naturally skilled at working with wall to fit your unique needs is certainly his hands. As a young boy he liked to build his own toys from doable. If your choice is to tackle the job the leftover materials from his dad’s blacksmith shop. It was yourself, Cabana Masonry has dedicated part this creative mentality, along with the love of seeing his work of its website to comprehensive do-it-yourself come to life, that eventually led him to pursue masonry. instructions from how to lay pavers to a “You can turn an almost-unusable property into a very garden wall installation guide to how to build striking landscape by well-placed retaining walls, and the block walls. most plain home into something special with steps, walls, Hernandez also has a guide on how to walkways and brick cladding,” he says. “Sometimes walls are clean your existing brick cladding and not just for retaining but to gain more usable space, especially brick walls, which he says can be spoiled by on large properties with pretty steep slopes. By putting in walls improper care. and maybe building a patio, suddenly you have extended the As generous as Hernandez is on his property.” website, I say treat yourself with the real The choice of stone is vast and finding a style of stone and McCoy. I don’t thing you’ll regret it!
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Dedicating a room to the art of washing clothes not unusual By Maggie Calloway Remember when the washer and dryer were automatically banished to a dark corner of the basement? Well, no more! Laundry rooms are now not just any room, but a designed room. Doing laundry is now an experience, with top-end appliances, drying racks, linen storage, granite counters and marble backsplashes. I must admit I approve of this metamorphosis; doing laundry was always such a grim but necessary chore. Having the right tools to do a great job applies to this job as well as any other, and a dedicated room fully kitted out is a wonderful thing. So what makes not just a stylish room but one that works well? Looks are important but not as important as workability. Think through the process: where are the soiled clothes stored? If you have side-by-side appliances make sure the doors open the right way; you don’t want to be loading the dryer over the door of the washer. Each should open in the opposite direction so a clear inner space is formed. Shelving for laundry soap, bleach and such should be above the washer and dryer but high enough to allow you to use the top of each appliance as counter space if you are in a small room. And let’s not forget the ironing board; you need enough space to comfortably put up the board and an installed rod to hang up finished items. This rod is also great for drying hand-washed delicates. Interior designer Marlene Bourque of High Design works with John Friswell of CCI Renovations on many of his projects including laundry rooms. “This last laundry room we worked on was originally an office on the main floor of the home. We had room here to put the washer, dryer and sink, etc. on one side of the room
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Al Chrzanecki, above, of Foreshore Equipment and Supply is a fan of the new gas mowers. Dana Nicholson, right, has been fixing lawnmowers for 25 years, and says his top tip is to watch what kind of fuel you use. Martin Knowles photos
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Making over a North Vancouver house to turn it into a modern, family-friendly paradise By Maggie Calloway As we so often find, here is a family who loves their North Shore neighbourhood but the house, approximately fifty years old with one partial renovation in the 1990s, was tired. Enter Kennedy Crawford Design of North Vancouver who designed the project, specifically Catherine Brown, who worked with the family very closely during both the design and building process. David Adair of Blackfish Homes and Construction, also based in North Vancouver, was brought into the project to do the actual build. “This is a family of four who enjoyed their home but the whole main floor needed a major renovation to bring it up to today’s standards,” says Adair. “We virtually pulled apart the whole main floor. The original main floor consisted of much the same rooms in the same place. They had a pretty big garage with a small flex space; they weren’t really using this space so we took over a section of the garage and extended it to make a mudroom entry. In the family room we pushed the back wall, the TV wall, back right to the exterior wall to create the space we needed.” The original flooring was a mixture of tile, vinyl and carpet; this was unified throughout most of the rooms with hardwood, which made a huge difference. Vinyl tile was used in the new powder room and mudroom. “In the formal living room the floor was leveled to match of the rest of the area. The fireplace is original but the hearth and pedestal had to be adjusted to the new level of the floor,” Adair says. “The rest of it was just freshening up with new wall colour, addition of wallpaper, new ceiling fan and lighting. The dining room had a French door from the hallway so we opened everything up to make the flow better. We brought the new flooring through and again just freshened everything up with new wall colour, wallpaper, lighting.” The powder room is a good size, but it was gutted and the flooring once again brought through. The new modern vanity and toilet match the new style; there are no jarring accents just a smooth flow to all the rooms including this one. The kitchen and family room is perfect for this family. This is definitely the heart of the home where everyone spends their time. “We really enjoyed this whole project. The family was excellent to work with,” Brown says. “Our client had a very good handle on what she wanted to achieve, particularly regarding the kitchen. She knew very clearly how she wanted to function in that space and how she wanted it to work for her family, then left it to us to bring it to life, giving feedback as the project proceeded.” This kitchen is one of Brown’s favourites. “This is a very large space. You can make spaces look too modern so we like to bring in pieces to soften them, give them more warmth; the barn door was part of bringing in interest,” Brown says. “We really like to find unique pieces; the island is an example of this. We had the design in our mind then had to go and find the right piece with a little bit of the traditional about it. The beautiful stone on the island is a real stand out with the distinctive lines. The funny thing is we had that exact pattern in our original drawings so it was great to find the exact match. We used Caesarstone on the surrounding counters and the backsplash above the stove is a mosaic white marble which adds a bit of an interesting accent. The stove is Fisher & Pykel, the jewel of the kitchen.” Brown says the client was good about communicating her master plan for the kitchen and how she wanted to use the space, which made her job easier. “Every bit of the kitchen and family room, from the wall of storage cupboards with so much detail in the cabinetry, to the fabric chosen, to the colour of the stone, it all had to work together. We have an eye for detail right down to the hardware on the barn door to the faucets, the tile, every single detail is gone through so there are no jarring notes and everything flows,” she says. I must say I love the barn door in the kitchen. I’ve seen them used before but often the room just can’t carry the size and heft but in this instance, with such a large space, it makes sense and looks spectacular. There is no doubt the success of this project is in how the family uses the whole space.
The new kitchen, above, features a mosaic white marble tile backsplash and Caesarstone countertops. The homeowners were intimately involved in the whole process of choosing a design for their home, from deciding on storage spaces to choosing the colour of the stone. The bathroom, left, now includes a modern vanity and toilet, in addition to new flooring and a sleek, modern sink. Martin Knowles photos
The new living room includes the original fireplace, above. The hearth and pedestal were adjusted to match the new height of the flooring, and wallpaper was added to freshen up the room. The new eating area in the kitchen, below, features a beautiful view outside and complements the new backsplash and countertops. Martin Knowles photos
The family room is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Directly off the kitchen, the back wall was pushed back to open up the space and allow for more room. The television is now mounted on the wall and smart storage solutions appear all over the house. Martin Knowles photo
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Brightening up your life with heritage paint By Maggie Calloway There is no getting around it, painting the exterior of your home is a big job whether you decide to tackle it yourself or hire a contractor. We have all heard of curb appeal, and the quality of the paint job, the colours you choose and where you put each colour can make the difference between a stunning exterior and one that just doesn’t work. If you decide to paint it yourself, know that preparation is 80 per cent of the job. Tedious as it may be, taking the time to prep means your house will look great and the job will last. Make sure the wood is dry. In our climate it pays to wait until we have enjoyed a long string of sunny days, as painting over wet wood creates a world of problems, not the least of which is the new paint forming blisters. If you are painting over old paint, scrape off flakes with a wire brush and clean the surface. If there are bare patches, prime before painting. Check to see what kind of paint was used previously then take advice from the paint store about which paint to use. Buy the best paint you can afford; this is not the time to be frugal. You want your home to look fantastic now and for years to come. Is there an art in picking paint colours? Heidi Nyline of Warline Painting certainly believes so. “We have been fortunate to be hired to paint the exteriors of the ‘Painted Ladies’, the four heritage houses on West 10th (in Vancouver) and you can imagine how jarring it would be to get the colour balance wrong,” she says. “The colours are very bright and different on each house; they really make a statement.” We have all agonized over paint colours, especially for the exterior. It’s not like making a colour mistake in the dining room which can be remedied in a day. Nyline says the problem is people are trying to make colour choices from a two- by two-inch paint chip,
which is impossible. “You stand in a paint store and stare at thousands of colours, how are you supposed to put colours together?” Nyline says. “First, take note of everything you can’t change; the roof colour and the colour of the stonework, the colour or your window trim if they are vinyl, etc. Next, (look at) the natural surroundings. If you have a ton of trees around the house that green foliage will impact how colour looks on your house. For instance, if you use paint with a red undertone on a north-facing house with lots of trees, in a certain light the house will have a slightly pink look to it. You have to paint large five-feet by five-feet samples of your preferred colour range on (a) board to get the proper impact of that colour on your house.” The moral of this story is take time. Time to do proper prep work, time to properly chose appropriate colours, time to do the best job possible, or hire someone who cares enough to do the same.
Heidi Nyline of Warline Painting believes that there is an art to choosing paint colours, whether they’re for Vancouver’s “Painted Ladies”, left and below, or for a suburban home in need of a new look, below left. Submitted photos
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‘Pre-planning saves you ... headaches in the end’
Tech tips for new homeowners With the ever-growing amount of available home technology, buyers need to keep an eye on the trends as well as their future plans. “Pre-planning saves you money and headaches in the end,” says Lee Rente of Encore Security and Automation. He suggests that homeowners think about what they will eventually want. Everything from cameras to speakers will need to have a wire somewhere. The first tip Rente gives buyers is to make sure the house is pre-wired for sound, security, television and Internet. “Making sure a wire is where it needs to be will save you a lot of money in the end,” he says, since having to go in and
wire a house once the drywall is up will force the installer to cut holes in walls and ceilings to run the wire through. If you’re planning to mount a television, Rente recommends you look at the construction of your home first. “It is very difficult to hang a TV on steel studding,” he says. “It doesn’t really support weight well.” Instead, he tells homeowners to look for a piece of wood between the studs and behind the drywall. The advice he gives homeowners is to share. “Always tell the tradespeople your ideas,” he says, adding that it will help both parties on their journey to creating the perfect home.
On the bottom floor, all of the units have single-car garages except for B-plan homes, which come with tandem garages. Homes with singlecar garages include finished basement spaces with a bedroom and bathroom. For your guests, pathways crisscrossing the development will link
visitor parking with each building. Brady says these walking spaces add a sense of community to Pier 16. “It feels like you’re walking up to a home, not a number,” she says. Homes at Pier 16 start at $369,900. For more information, visit www. pier16.ca or call 604-542-1616.
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Step up into class at Pier 16. The project, from developer Woodbridge Homes, features 41 threeand four-bedroom townhomes right in the heart of South Surrey. Touring the show home, it becomes clear how many small choices in the finishings add up to a satisfying whole. Where many developments opt for intricate, colourful and showy tile backsplashes in the kitchen, Pier 16 offers a relatively simple pattern with larger, plain tiles that remind the viewer of exposed brick. It provides an air of confidence, like someone who knows they don’t need to show off. Sales manager Trina Brady says this approach has made Pier 16 popular among younger and older buyers alike. “It’s very classy and simple; you can dress it up with add-ons,” she says. “It leaves it as a blank slate for the buyer to fill.” You get this sense from the whole kitchen: the quartz countertops are a little thicker than usual and the undermount sink is a little deeper than usual. It adds up to a satisfying package. The main floor kitchen/dining room/ living room has an open concept layout, and it flows well from one setting to the next. Brady says she encountered a bit of skepticism when describing the L-shaped kitchen, but that quickly dissipated when they saw the room in person. That’s because the kitchen L remains unobtrusive even as it stretches into the middle of the space. “The design here really makes it feel like a large island and not a barrier,” Brady says. Every home includes nine-foot ceilings, and you will get tons of light coming in from the generously sized windows. Heading upstairs, you’ll find the same big, bright windows in all of the bedrooms along with a good amount of closet space. A huge deck flows out from the master bedroom and over the driveway.
It spans the entire width of the house while extending out by eight feet, which provides lots of outdoor space for relaxing as well as shelter for your car. The master ensuite comes with a marble countertop, his-and-hers sinks and an oversize glass shower. The shower is big without becoming obtrusive and taking over the bathroom. Brady says the glass walls on the shower kept the space wide open. “To have it all see-through takes away barriers that would otherwise obstruct views where a normal wall would be,” she says.
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Kitchens at Pier 16, above, are built in an open concept layout that flows into the living and dining areas, top. With nine-foot ceilings and chic laminate flooring, the homes are modern and elegant, and include thoughtful details such as quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances and plenty of natural light from the large windows.
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359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread
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CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. $650: 604-807-5204. CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
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2007 NISSAN ARMADA SE silver 44,000 mls, 8 pass Exc. Cond! $21,900/obo. 604-309-7956 (Abby)
TRUCKS & VANS
2002 FORD E350 Cargo Van, new tires and battery, recently serviced, $5500. Call (604)728-0866 (Surrey)
2005 FORD F150, 4X4, crew cab , green, auto, 160 kms, options, $12,000 firm. Call 604-538-9257.
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2004 Itasca Senova 30 ft, V10, 75,000k. New tires. Gen. 12 ft slide. $35,000: 1-(604)820-0395
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SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
1990 Chevy 20 van, good work truck, $1,000. Call 604-298-1238. 2000 DURANGO 4X4, loaded, seats 7, AirCrd, exc. cond. $4100 obo. Call 604-780-8404
WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422
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2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5300 obo 604-780-8404
REAL ESTATE
STEEL BUILDING - BLOWOUT SALE! 20X26 $5,199. 25X28 $5,799. 30X42 $8,390. 32X56 $11,700. 40X50 $14,480. 47X76 $20,325. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
COCKER SPANIEL Puppies Family raised – pure bred, no papers, $500. (604) 888-0832
TOY POODLE puppies. 1 apricot, 1 white, both male. Adorable. $700. 778-240-2400 (Cloverdale)
AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS, immac, senior driven, 105K, no accid. $8000. call: (604)807-1894
2004 MERCEDES E500, 4-matic, 4 dr, fully loaded, auto, black, 145K. good cond, no accid, $10,700 obo. 778-881-1216.
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ST. Bernese pups, very cute, vet checked and ready to go. 604-7980027, or s.klass@telus.net. $800
AUTO FINANCING
Minimum $160 for Complete full-size Vehicles
1985 CADILLAC SEVILLE, 4 L, loaded, all options, mint in/out. all orig, and car cover. 70,000 orig miles. $5000 obo. (604)505-7713.
2001 CHEV CAVALIER, 5spd manual, 4dr, low kms, new aircare, $2450 firm. 604-538-4883
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Cock-A-Poo x Poo pups. 1st shots Vet checked, non-shedding, S.Sry. $600. 604-541-9163/604-785-4809
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LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217
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WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in May, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.
2008 FREEDOM SPIRIT 20’ travel trailer, like new, hardly used, a/c, f/s, dble bed, dble sink, nook, couch 2 prop tanks/2 batteries, $10,500 obo. Must sell. (604)581-5117
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ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720
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PICTURED The Vaudevillians have been performing about 20 variety shows each year since the fall of 2002. The troupe of 22 regular members has been rehearsing in North Delta for the past six years. Boaz Joseph photo
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Old-time variety shows will not vanish if a group of active Delta seniors has anything to sing and dance about it Boaz Joseph, reporter Surrey/North Delta Leader A lot of things have changed in the first 10 years of The Vaudevillians, but one thing has remained the same: The need to help others. Just like the first show in 2002 in Barkerville, where members raised $4,500 to keep an elementary school open, the seniors' entertainment troupe keeps collecting money for annual bursaries for deserving performing arts students at Douglas College—to the tune of $72,000 so far. The elements for The Vaudevillians came from founders Fran Dowie, his daughter Susie Francis, and tap dancers linked to
instructor Sandra Greene, who still helps with regular rehearsals at the Kennedy Seniors’ Recreation Centre in North Delta. Former director, current vice-president and upcoming president Jim Trimble was also there at the beginning. Having spent seven years with Toastmasters—and getting comfortable in front of a crowd—he was the perfect fit as master of ceremonies with The Vaudevillians. “I’m the only M.C. we’ve had. I think I’ve missed two shows in 10 years,” says the 81-year-old. Since then, it’s been all song, dance and comedy—a modern-day take on vaudeville stage acts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Trimble says the calibre of the ensemble has improved greatly in recent years. Though technically they’re an amateur (and non-profit) troupe, when they get on stage, they set the bar to a professional standard. Trimble credits much of the improvement to current artistic director Gordon Long, a retired drama teacher from Prince George. “He’s a master of directing comedy.” Trimble also gives recognition to seamstresses Leigh Burton and Karen Arland —two ladies responsible for some seven or eight complete costume changes for up to 22 performers in a show that lasts — Continued on p.6
Want to learn more about fire suppression during the critical 72 hours after an emergency? On Tuesday, May 29, the Delta Police Department, in co-operation with Delta Fire & Rescue Services and the Corporation of Delta, present a seminar on fire suppression and utilities which is a part of the Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program (NEPP). This seminar will help prepare you and your family to weather the first 72 hours of a disaster—the critical time when emergency responders may be overwhelmed with calls for service. Specifically, this seminar will address fire related issues and advise when to turn off certain utilities in your home. Guest speakers for this event will be members of Delta Fire. This is a free seminar, open to the public, at the North Delta Public Safety Building (11375 84 Ave.) from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Register at your local Community Police Station (CoPS) office.
Low flood risk this year It's unlikely that a flood warning advisory will be issued in Delta this spring. That's according to Delta's deputy director of engineering, Hugh Fraser, who recently updated council on the spring freshet—or melting of the snowpack. The spring freshet typically peaks in late May or June. Delta’s dike system protects the community with elevations ranging from 3.4 metres to 4.1 metres. Fraser told council that Delta's flood response is presently at Stage 1, based on readings from the Fraser River at the Mission gauge. If the gauge reaches six metres, the emergency operation centre would be activated (Stage 2). Fraser said Stage 3 is unlikely this year, where the gauge would reach seven metres and flood warning advisories could occur. A relatively cool spring followed by sudden warm temperatures can cause an accelerated snowmelt and rise in river levels, increasing the risk of flooding. Delta is presently monitoring the snow pack, which is the sixth largest since 1950.
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Delta Community Update MAY 2012 Summer Lawn Sprinkling Regulations In effect from June 1st to September 30th, 2012
During the summer, lawn sprinkling regulations take effect across the region as demand for drinking water almost doubles (mostly due to outdoor use), while rainfall is at its lowest. Sprinkling regulations help reduce water consumption and defer the need for costly system expansion. Did you know… watering your lawn for one hour a week is all you need to achieve a healthy lawn Lawn Sprinkling is permitted on the following days – NEW Morning Sprinkling ONLY: Even-numbered address: Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4:00 am to 9:00 am Odd- numbered address: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 4:00 am to 9:00 am
Volunteer Opportunities
Delta is seeking volunteers for the 12th Annual Tour de Delta which will be held this year from July 6th to 8th. Visit www.tourdedelta.com for information on volunteer opportunities or contact 604-346-5386.
Upcoming Events Ladner Pioneer May Days May 25-27, 2012 A Ladner tradition since 1896, featuring activities and entertainment for all ages including live bands, craft fair, fastball tournament, jugglers, magicians, carnival rides and a food fair. Come to the parade at noon on May 27th, from the heart of Ladner Village to Memorial Park, 5010 – 47 Avenue.
Senior’s Week June 4-10, 2012 In celebration of BC Seniors Week and the integral part seniors play in our community, Delta is offering a series of extra activities and free programs. Pre-registration required, so don’t miss out.
North Delta Family Day June 24, 2012 The annual North Delta Family Day Parade and Picnic will be held at the North Delta Social Heart Plaza and North Delta Community Park. Enjoy live performances, children’s activities, displays, games and a BBQ. The parade starts at 11:00 am at Burnsview Secondary School and ends at North Delta Community Park. We hope to see you there!
Visit corp.delta.bc.ca/events for more information on these events.
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Pair from Abreast in a Boat to take part in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant next month in London, England Philip Raphael Editor South Delta Leader “We’re going to London to visit the Queen.” Said by pretty much anyone else but Elizabeth Villeneuve, you might not believe them. But she, and Rena Pratt, members of the Ladner-based team of breast cancer survivors who paddle for the Abreast in a Boat team, are doing just that on June 3. They will be part of a 14-women team of other breast cancer survivors from Vancouver taking part in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant that will feature an estimated 1,000 boats on the historic River Thames to honour Queen Elizabeth’s 60 years on the throne. Villeneuve has been a member of Abreast in a Boat for the past 15 years and says the idea was floated about a year ago while she was racing in Malaysia. “Someone saw the opportunity online for the celebration for the Queen and she mentioned to one of the organizers who was British and he said maybe we can do something,” Villeneuve said. Between those two organizers a boat and crew was assembled. They are borrowing a boat while in the U.K. from another crew. Their team name is Abreast from the West. “We’re going to be very close to the beginning of the flotilla on the Thames which stretches 11 km,” Villeneuve said. “We get on at Putney and it ends at Tower Bridge.” The historic river will be shut down to all other water traffic for the event, plus the bridges crossing it will also be shut down, but will allow
Including Delta Hospital in your wedding provides a thoughtful alternative to the traditional wedding favour or wedding gift. Your gift will ensure that outstanding healthcare is close to home for you and your family. We appreciate your choice to share this special day with Delta Hospital, and would be delighted to recognize your generosity in several ways. Please call Lisa Hoglund at 604 940 9695 for more information.
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PICTURED Elizabeth Villeneuve (left), and Rena Pratt of Ladner-based Abreast in a Boat will be taking part in the Queen's Diamond Jubilee regatta along the River Thames in London, England on June 3. They will join a group of other Canadian breast cancer survivors on a team called Abreast from the West. Philip Raphael photo
school choirs who have been chosen to stand there and sing as the boats pass under. As they pass the Queen’s boat the paddlers will perform a salute—with their oars held straight up. “There will be a hip, hip, hooray, and all that kind of stuff,” Villeneuve said. The event is scheduled to be broadcast worldwide. “I’m sure you’ll see us. We’ll
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Boundary Bay Airshow returns in 2012
After taking a hiatus in 2011 due to con of the 80th Street Overpass, the Boundary port Airshow is set to return this summer. On Monday (Jan. 16) Delta Council a Alpha Aviation’s request to host the 2012 ary Bay Airshow with a beer and/or wine on July 28. The Corporation of Delta will contribute cash toward the event. The 2009 and 2010 airshows were atte more than 5,000 people.
Avcorp ships first batc wing components
North Delta's Avcorp Industries celebrated tion of the first shipment of wing componen new F-35 fighter aircraft on Jan. 19. The J-35 is the latest fighter ordered by t Canadian Air Force. Estimated to cost arou million each, the J-35 is slated to replace t F-18. Canada has ordered 65 planes. Avcorp will work on 240 to 360 of the aircraf by various customers, depending on how ma aircraft carrier variant are ordered. On hand to mark the event was Julian Associate Minister of National Defence a Richmond-East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay. The contract is worth around $500 millio expected to employ 50 to 75 workers over years, said mark Van Rooij, CEO of Avcor tries. Avcorp presently has 550 employees.
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What do North Deltans treasure most about their community? Mark Sakai, executive director of the Delta Museum and Archives Society, is curious to find out. Whether it’s the mighty Fraser River, the ancient archaeology sites along its banks, or the community’s long fishing history, Sakai wants to know what people, places and things the residents of North Delta identify with. It’s part of a Delta Museum and Archives outreach program that hopes to connect North Deltans to their community’s history, and strengthen the link between the northern and southern sections of the municipality. The Delta Museum and Archives was founded in 1969 by a group of Ladner historians and most modern-day Ladnerites are at least somewhat familiar with their town’s fishing village heritage and early pioneering families. But it’s a different story in the North. For some, there is a perception that North Delta is simply a residential suburb that emerged after the George Massey Tunnel was built. But in fact, North Delta has a rich past predating the 20th century that may surprise some locals. “Certainly Annieville has tremendous history. The very first salmon cannery in British Columbia was established in Annieville at Gunderson Slough,” Sakai said. “It has traditionally been a settlement where Scandinavian immigrants came—hence the name Gunderson Slough.” Meanwhile, Trinity Lutheran Church remains one of the oldest churches in Delta and Kennedy Trail—which was built by early settlers to link the Fraser River and Mud Bay—is an important historic landmark in North Delta, Sakai said. In February, the Delta Museum and Archives will hold “mind-mapping” workshops with representatives from North Delta schools, local businesses, the South Asian community, church congregations, and other interested parties. Participants will be asked what they treasure most about North Delta. And with the under-construction South Fraser Perimeter Road slated to
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PICTURED Mark Sakai, executive director of the Delta Museum and Archives Society, is hoping a 'mind mapping' project focusing on North Delta will create improved links between Delta's three townsites. Rob Newell photo
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Tsawwassen high school Delta dancers win competition to get seismic upgrades Ladner-based academy in its inaugural year focuses on North Delta's Gibson Elementary and Delta Secondary on list for funding next year Philip Raphael Editor, South Delta Leader Portions of South Delta Secondary school are going to get some needed seismic upgrades over the next year or so. On Friday (May 11) B.C.'s Ministry of Education announced a list of 14 schools across the province that were included in funding totalling $122 million. Exactly how much of that will be spent on SDSS is not clear at the moment, but a figure is expected to be firmed up over the coming months as site inspections of the areas requiring attention will be conducted. Delta School District Director of Facilities and Planning Frank Geyer told the South Delta Leader the school is in overall good condition. It is made up of seven blocks of varying vintage—the oldest are from 1975. Those in line for an upgrade are the shops wing, the single-storey classroom block, and two-storey classroom block housing the science rooms and library. They are considered high priority. "That just means that there's a greater likelihood in the case of a major seismic event that here could be some form of failure," Geyer said. "And what this project will do is take those blocks of the building—the
structure of them—and strengthen them to do a better job of resisting a major earthquake." Specific areas anticipated to have work done are walls, floor and roof construction. "We don't have the specifics at this time as to what parts of the building components will require the most amount and what kind of work. That's the next step," Geyer said, adding SDSS has been on the district's list for seismic upgrades for a number of years. The school's newer sections—the new gym, cafeteria, theatre and the addition built in 2003—are considered low to medium risk. "Those four blocks aren't being touched in this project," Geyer said. A seismic project identification report is expected to be done in the coming months. Once that is completed, a list of non-structural seismic upgrades will be submitted. "That will include things like restraining lights and ceiling fixtures, ceiling tiles and that sort of thing," Geyer said. "So, if the building does get a good shake (parts) will not come loose and fall to the ground and perhaps block exit routes." Construction could be started next spring with completion in about 18 months.
ballet, contemporary, jazz and hip-hop styles of dance For a program that only got started this year, the Delta School District Dance Academy is already outperforming the rest. Located at Delta Secondary School in Ladner, the academy placed first in every category they entered at the Extreme Dance Competition held at the Surrey Bell Centre on May 4. The competition was for school dance programs from both the public and private sector. Delta took top spot in senior jazz group medium, junior contemporary medium and large group variety. In addition to these wins, the senior jazz group placed first overall and the junior contemporary group placed third overall. This school year is the inaugural year for the Dance Academy. Twenty students in grades 8 to 12 are taking part, including five international students. The program focuses on ballet, contemporary, jazz and hip-hop
while incorporating other styles of dance, such as Bhangra and Latin. Professional instruction from Jyla Davis, owner of Studio West in Ladner, Lesley Benham, owner of Deas Island Dance, and Katie Parks from Deas Island Dance, has propelled the students to new heights in their
dance. The students dance as part of the academy two to three times a week. Operating within two blocks of the school timetable, the structure allows for students from other schools to also take part. The academy is open to both male and female students.
Torch run coming to Delta
A symbol of acceptance, achievement and admiration through sport will be making its way through Ladner June 8. It's the Law Enforcement Torch Run, an innovative initiative powered by dedicated law enforcement personnel around the world in sup-
port of Special Olympics athletes. The run commences at Ladner Lions Park at 3 p.m. and will end at 3:30 p.m. at the Delta Police Department. More details on the Torch Run, including itinerary and registration information, can be found at www.specialolympics.bc.ca/letr
PICTURED Members of the Delta School District Dance Academy were winners at the Extreme Dance Competition in Surrey at the beginning of May. Contributed photo
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Patrollers keep Delta parks safe Relay for Life returns to Summer program has reduced litter and property damage Christine Lyon, reporter South Delta Leader There will be some extra eyes on Delta's parks over the next three months. Every summer the Delta Police Department, in co-operation with the Corporation of Delta's Parks, Recreation and Culture Department, hires a group of college and university students to patrol the community’s parks during the evening hours to ensure park users are complying with municipal and provincial laws. Beginning on the Victoria Day long weekend, the newly assembled five-person team started patrolling approximately 20 North Delta parks and 30 parks in South Delta, cruising around town in pairs in a grey vehicle marked with Delta's signature bulrush brand. "They're insuring that the parks are safe for community members to go to," said Delta Police spokesperson Const. Ciaran Feenan. "What they're looking for is groups of people congregating, maybe things like open alcohol, open drug use, and what they're doing is they're reporting back." In the past, the parks patrol team has stopped vandalism, interrupted parties and dissuaded other law breakers simply by their presence and con-
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PICTURED This summer, (L-R) Mandeep, Chelsea, Macaela and Matt (missing Ryan) will be out and about helping to ensure that Delta's parks are safe for everyone. Photo contributed
stant patrols. "We think it's been absolutely helpful in keeping the parks safe. It's reducing litter, discarded bottles, beer cans, things like that, and it's really helping the Corp (of Delta) in terms of repair costs with maintenance," said Feenan. When necessary, the patrollers can request a police response for any situation they are not trained to deal with. "In many instances they will have a police radio where they can get a hold of dispatch," said Feenan. "We're not going to put them in any position that's go-
ing to compromise their safety." As much as the patrol team is out to promote safety, they are also there to answer questions, give directions, and be a comforting presence. "They're just going to be out and about and trying to promote usage in the parks," Feenan said. Police say since the program's inception, park usage has increased with families and seniors less concerned about risks associated with improper behavior because of the regular appearance of the park patrollers. reporter@southdeltaleader.com
Residents are invited to come out for the day—and stay for the night— on Saturday, June 16. That’s when the Canadian Cancer Society’s annual Relay For Life event takes place in Delta for the seventh year. The event is a non-competitive, overnight, relay-style event that is a celebration of hope, survival and a tribute to the lives of loved ones. Teams of up to 15 people participate by taking turns walking, running or strolling around a track. “This is a tremendous opportunity for the community of Delta to show their support and raise funds for a great cause,” says local Relay For Life Leadership co-chair Christine Ma-
cleod. “I know the event will be incredibly successful in Delta this year and we invite the entire community come out and join us and to support participants through donations.” The relay will take place on the track at North Delta Secondary School. The event kicks off at 1 p.m. and goes on, through the Luminary Ceremony at 10:30 p.m., overnight for those who are up for the challenge, and through to a pancake breakfast from 6 to 7 a.m., cooked and served by Delta firefighters. To sign up as a volunteer, team member or survivor, visit relaybc. cancer/delta2012. —Staff writer
PICTURED . The annual Relay For Life event is scheduled to take place June 16 and 17 at the North Delta Secondary School track. Photo contributed
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Rookie robotics club wins big High school students build 'sumo bots' for Skills Canada competition
PICTURED Sands Secondary student Anthony Brach won first place in a recent robotics competition. Contributed photo
Anthony Brach proudly holds up his gold medal from the provincial Skills Canada competition. The Grade 9 student from Sands Secondary School in North Delta took top spot in the Junior Sumo Bot category, a significant accomplishment considering he and his teammates only recently started building their robots. Until two months ago, Sands Secondary did not have a robotics club. Sensing the desire to have such a club, studentteacher Emil Jurica, who is at the school to complete his teaching practicum, decided to start the extra-curricular club. “Often these students’ electives are already spoken for and they miss out on taking a technology class or have the room for only one, so this club allows
them to experience multiple subjects in a non-graded, relaxed environment,” said Jurica. Five students joined the club and set out to create sumo bots for the Skills Canada regional competition at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, which was just a month away. A sumo bot is a robot designed and built to push another student’s robot out of a ring. These robots must conform to certain standards such as maximum weight and size, but students are allowed to use their creativity to design a robot they think can win. After a month of work, the Sands Robotic Team participated in the regional Skills Canada competition on March 2. It was the team’s first competition. Brach placed second, winning a silver medal
and qualifying the team for the provincial competition. The team revised and modified their sumo bots to fix design flaws before participating in the B.C. Skills Canada provincial competition on April 18 at the Tradex in Abbotsford. Brach placed first in the Junior Sumo Bots category. Several other Delta School District students were also recognized at this year’s Skills Canada competition. At the regional level, Delta students brought home three bronze, three silver and three gold medals. At the provincial level, Cameron Laidlaw from Seaquam Secondary won bronze in the automotive category, and Alexander Thormeyer from South Delta Secondary won silver in mechanical computer assisted design.
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nearly two hours. The shows, a medley of comedy skits, dancing and singing, are based on material up to 1940—it was up to 1930 until last year, but an infusion of Broadway acts meant adding a decade. There has always been one new Vaudevillians program each year, introduced each November and repeated, with minor variations, at different venues throughout the Lower Mainland—around 20 performances each year. The highlights in this year’s show: • A Pat Trimble and Dan Minor duet song-anddance of “Ain’t She Sweet”;
• Dorothy Perkins, 91, singing “I Enjoy Being a Girl”; and • The Can Can dance—always an audience favourite. Each show is accompanied on piano by Alice McAuley, 83. Though the basic structure of each performance remains the same, weekly rehearsals take place for 10 months each year to keep the acts sharp. “Being seniors, we don’t retain things as well as younger people,” Trimble chuckles. The Vaudevillians range in age from 59 to 91. For more information about The Vaudevillians, visit www.thevaudevillians.com bjoseph@surreyleader.com
PICTURED Sandra Greene (left) directs Vaudevillians dancers during a rehearsal at Kennedy Seniors’ Recreation Centre. Boaz Joseph photo
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