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Youthful recipientMorgan Leung is youngestto be honoured by Victoria 3

Marking a milestonePair of birthday parties forMargaret Treleavens 100th 7

Fun with MomCheck out ourcontest entries 17-26

Impressive startJunior Islanders win threeof four games out of gate 35

Its now going to be up toMetro Vancouvers board ofdirectors to decide the fate of theSouthlands development plan.An overflow crowd jammed the

regional districts headquarters inBurnaby last Thursday for a pub-lic hearing and, by mid-afternoon,73 speakers had made a presen-tation. Metro had a second dayscheduled for Friday if needed,but heard from everyone on thefirst day, due in part to a three-minute limit per speaker.

The majority ofthe first 50 or sowere in favour of theapplication to amendthe Regional GrowthStrategy, many wear-ing the green T-shirts that havecome to symbolize support for theCentury Group proposal.Opponents, some voicing anger

at the speaking time limit as wellas time of the hearing, began tooutnumber supporters later on,many insisting the applicationdoesnt comply with regionalobjectives.Century Group is proposing to

build 950 housing unitson 20 per cent of the214-hectare (537-acre)Tsawwassen property.The remaining 80 percent would be given to

Delta, much of it for farming.The Century proposal went

through a five-day municipalpublic hearing last fall before get-ting conditional approval fromDelta council. Delta then made anapplication to the regional districtto amend the Regional GrowthStrategy.

A Boundary Bay home sufferedextensive damage in a fire Fridaynight.Delta Fire Department deputy

Chief Ken Sim said the fire wasalready through the roof of theCentennial Parkway home whencrews arrived at about 8:30 p.m.He said everyone made it out of

the home safely and there were noinjuries reported.The cause of the fire is still

under investigation, however, Simsaid it is not considered suspi-cious at this time.

Cause not yetdeterminedfor Bay fire

BY JESSICA [email protected]

Metro hearing wraps in a day

PHOTO BY LEWIS SIEMPELKAMP

Flames and smoke could be seen inBoundary Bay last Friday evening.

Speakers limited to three minutes as regional district hears pros and cons of Southlands development plan

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The Metro Vancouver board heard from 73 speakers last Thursday.

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Architect Patrick Cotter,retained by Century Groupto design the housing com-ponent, noted the processto get to this point was theresult of an unprecedentedlevel of community engage-ment.Helen Kettle echoed that

view, saying the proposalrepresents the best possibleuse of the land.There are many advan-

tages to the Southlandsdevelopment that will havea positive impact on thelocal community and set anexample to other areas ofMetro where similar landuse issues arise, Kettlesaid.

Several opponents saidMetro would be setting adangerous precedent byallowing housing on farm-land in exchange for landbeing given to local govern-ment.The risks of saying yes

are far greater than the sup-posed benefits that will bederived, said Richard Kunzof Southlands the Facts. Iurge you to say no to thisapplication and preserve theintegrity of the RegionalGrowth Strategy and theTsawwassen Area Plan andthe majority opinion of thecommunity.Susan Jones noted the

important environmental

attributes of the land, sayingwildlife is compatible withfarmland but not high-den-sity housing.Delta Coun. Sylvia

Bishop, the only councilmember to vote against theplan last fall, also spoke,saying Delta already hasenough housing and more isto come with developmentat the Tsawwassen FirstNation.Brent Kelly, a farmer

who has worked part ofthe Southlands for severalyears, described irrigationand drainage problems,resulting in a $75,000 pota-to crop loss last year.Farmer Peter Guichon

described the proposal as ano-brainer for agriculturein that the owner would pro-

vide drainage and irrigationupgrades to whats been ahistorically difficult siteto farm, putting hundredsof much-needed acres intoproduction.Urban farming advo-

cate and author MichaelAbleman, noting he normal-ly opposes development onfarmland, said its an oppor-tunity to increase regionalfood security.Patrick Condon with the

UBC School of Agriculturesaid the plan is a worthypilot project, one that couldresult in a new movementfor preserving farmland.Also speaking in favour,

Kelly Guichon saidTsawwassen lacks housingtypes to attract young fami-lies, and that the application

is an innovative, commu-nity-minded plan.Another speaker said

a sign reading geriatricdetour should be installedat the entrance to town.Several speakers from

both sides claimed theywere speaking for themajority, an argument alsoheard during last falls Deltahearing. The communitysdivision was again evidentat the Metro hearing, apoint noted by some of thespeakers.The Metro board will

accept written submissionsuntil Friday. Over 500 havealready been received.The board could vote

on the proposal at its nextmeeting, which is set forFriday, May 23.

A South Delta teenagerwas the youngest of 32people recognized by theprovincial government lastweek.Ladners Morgan Leung,

who is in Grade 12 atSouthpointe Academy, wasamong those honouredat the 11th annual B.C.Community AchievementAwards ceremony.Leung was recognized

for her dedication to help-ing others. She is a topyouth fundraiser for theB.C. and Yukon Heart andStroke Foundation, a volun-teer student ballet teacher,an active school leader indeveloping programs suchas We Scare Hunger and anadvocate for Me to We andFree the Children.In 2012, she spoke at

We Day, taking to thestage at Rogers Arena toshare her message of com-munity involvement withthousands of studentsfrom around the LowerMainland. Other guests thatyear included ArchbishopDesmond Tutu, basketballlegend Magic Johnson andJustice Sinclair, chair of theTruth and ReconciliationCommission andManitobas first aboriginaljudge.Leung started the

Bracelets for Baby Foodcampaign back in 2011.Selling handmade woven

bracelets for $1, she usedthe money to buy 1,000 jarsof baby food for the localfood bank.Ladners Morgan Leung

was the youngest awardrecipient, yet she hasalready left a remarkablemark in our communitywith her student leadership,fundraising and volunteercontributions to great com-munity organizations herein South Delta and withthe needy in the DowntownEastside, said Delta SouthMLA Vicki Huntington,who was on hand for theaward presentations atGovernment House in

Victoria. She is a fantasticrole model for us all.Leung is the first sec-

ond-generation winnerof the award. Her motherKimberley Arthur-Leung,a long-time local lawyerwho was appointed a pro-vincial court judge in 2008,received the award in 2004.Leung is planning on

attending the University ofOttawa in September whereshe will focus on peace andconflict studies as well ashuman rights.She has received $21,000

is scholarships and is therecipient of the Universityof Toronto National Book

Award, which is awardedannually to a Canadianstudent who has a high aca-demic average and strongcommunity values.Leung wasnt the only

local award recipient.Deltas Jason Min washonoured for his contribu-tions to pharmacy practiceand education in B.C. Min,along with fellow awardrecipient Larry Leung ofBurnaby, founded ClinicarePharmacists.The recent UBC gradu-

ates created the non-dis-pensing pharmacy thatprovides enhanced patient-centered care through

collaborative work withphysicians, nurses and otherhealth professionals.Min and Larry Leung

have already successfullyincorporated this modelin several aboriginal com-munities where access topharmacies is limited.

Morgan Leung andJason Min deserve to berecognized for their dedica-tion to their fellow com-munity members and tothe wider community as awhole, said Delta NorthMLA Scott Hamilton.Their volunteer service hasmade Delta a better placeto live.

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Ladners Morgan Leung was among 32 B.C. residents honoured at the 11th annual B.C. Community Achievement Awards atGovernment House in Victoria. Here, the Grade 12 Southpointe Academy student is pictured with Lt.-Governor Judith Guichon andCoralee Oakes, minister of community, sport and cultural development.

Teen honoured by VictoriaLadners Morgan Leung is the youngest recipient of B.C. Community Achievement Award


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Ladners Jim Poirier is ona grand sailing adventure.He left the Ladner Yacht

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cians, finance director KarlPreuss said the averageassessed value of a residen-tial property in Delta camein at $561,000 this year, aone per cent decrease fromlast years assessment of

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tax bill also includes lev-ies from other authori-ties, including the schooldistrict, Metro Vancouver,TransLink, B.C. Assessmentand the Municipal FinanceAuthority. However, Preusssaid, this year the taxescharged by those authoritiesare expected to remain thesame, with a $2 increasein TransLink offset bydecreases in other areas.

Chief administrativeofficer George Harvie toldcouncil that Delta is ingood shape financially.Our financial health

is extremely strong andstable, he said, citing themunicipalitys ability tocover the unexpected $3.8million hit from the LadnerLeisure Centre faade fail-ure earlier this year withouthaving to increase taxes.The municipality also

continues to pay down itsdebt and has not incurredany new debt since 2003.By the end of 2014, Preusssaid Deltas total debt wouldbe down to $4.1 million.Tax bills will be mailed

out later this month andwill be due in early July.

Delta will receive justover $666,000 from the fed-eral and provincial govern-ments in flood protectionfunding.Delta-Richmond East MP

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will be invested in 26 floodmitigation projects acrossthe province.The Delta project

includes 450 metres ofdike along Boundary Baybetween 96th and 104thstreets as well as 50 metresof dike north of BeachGrove. Work will improvethe grade of the slope andprovide a larger riprap pro-tection layer.Its a continuation of dike

erosion protection upgradesunderway since 2003.Delta will also contribute

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it a $1 million endeavour.Our government is

committed to keepingCanadians safe, saidFindlay, the minister ofnational revenue.The funding announced

today will help ensureDeltas dikes meet modernstandards well into thefuture.Living next to the water

can be a concern for peoplewho live here, said DeltaNorth Liberal MLA ScottHamilton. Protecting ourhomes and our farmland isa priority for our govern-ment.Jackson said Delta has

been vigilant and proactivewhen it comes to flood pro-tection, but future projectswill be needed.For more than 10 years,

Delta has been working toimprove flood protectionand dike foreshore erosionprotection, Jackson said.To date, our partnershipwith the federal and pro-vincial governments hasresulted in the completionof more than 3,000 metres

of improved foreshoreprotection on the EastDelta/Boundary Bay dikeand a major pump stationupgrade.This project continues

that successful partnershipand will improve another450 metres of foreshoredike protection, for long-term flood protection in ourcommunity.There are about 61

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Getting itright after25 years

TEDMURPHY

MURPHYSLAW

The public hearing on the Southlandsproposal began May 1.Theres nothing terribly newsworthy

about that statement beyond the fact itnot only applies to last weeks regionaldistrict forum in Burnaby, but also to therecord-setting hearing that played outhere 25 years ago.When the Metro Vancouver board of

directors assembled last Thursday to hearfrom the public on the latest proposal forTsawwassens most controversial piece ofreal estate, it marked a quarter of a cen-tury right down to the day! sincethe opening of a previous hearing for theexact same property.It was on May 1, 1989 that Delta

council embarked on what would turnout to be an odyssey, a 25-night publichearing that heard from over 400 speak-ers and received almost 4,000 writtensubmissions. It was an unforgettable timein this municipalitys history as the TDLproposal galvanized residents and theoften-raucous hearing garnered interna-tional attention.I dont imagine the symmetry of the

dates was the least bit intentional onMetro Vancouvers part, but it does high-light the fact the never-ending debateover the future of the property has beensynonymous with Tsawwassen for morethan a generation. The issue actually pre-dates the celebrated 1989 hearing by wellover a decade, alternating from a simmerto a full-out boil throughout the years.Now, however, it looks like a resolu-

tion may finally be within grasp. Afterthe Metro hearing wrapped up in a day,and directors heard from more support-ers than opponents, its highly likely theywill amend the Regional Growth Strategyto permit the Century Group proposal toproceed.Its almost surreal to think this issue

could be put to rest once and for all givenits been as much a part of the communi-tys fabric as sunshine and ferry traffic.Tsawwassenites are well known for beingfiercely protective of their quality of life,particularly as it relates to development,and the Southlands has long been thatline in the sand.In recent years, however, the line has

blurred, primarily because Century presi-dent Sean Hodgins has reached out tothe community in an effort to find thatelusive compromise. The proposal nowbefore the Metro board, a plan that hasgone through much revision, still has itsopponents to be sure, but is being lookedupon by many as a way to settle the issueonce and for all.Its hard to believe settle and

Southlands could be used in the samesentence, but it looks like that time is notfar off.

The Optimist encourages readers to write letters to the editor. Lettersare accepted on any topic, although preference is given to those onlocal matters. The Optimist reserves the right to edit letters and thedecision to publish is at the discretion of the editor or publisher. Allletters must be signed, dated and include the writers phone number

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There is nothing like April inDelta. The sun is shining, theDelta Triathlon takes place, theflowers are blooming and the cafeat Centennial Beach is busy. Itsalmost perfect, spoiled only by thefederal income tax deadline.No one likes paying taxes, yet

there is constant pressure for thegovernment to do more for peoplewithout increasing taxes. I dontknow how often I hear calls forreducing poverty, universal daycareor a charity looking for governmentsupport. By the way, rich peoplearent paying enough taxes, accord-ing to some. In other words, takefrom the rich and give to the poor.As the federal government has

been getting closer to having a lit-tle wiggle room for reducing taxes,I propose increasing the child taxbenefit significantly, along withincreasing the deduction for chari-

table giving.First, increase the tax deduc-

tion for charitable donations. In away, it is taxing the rich, but giv-ing them a deduction at the sametime. Charities are always lookingto government for support, butif there is a bigger incentive forpeople to give, they are more likelyto make a donation.I know a few people who could

be considered rich. For the mostpart, they find ways to pay less tax,within the rules of course. Thatshow they became rich. They alsolike to give to charities. If we com-bine what rich people already do save taxes and give to charity they will do more of it.The best part is, it only costs

government a small percentage ofevery dollar donated, yet the donorwill be giving much more thanthey would be paying in tax. Plus,good charities are very productivewith their donations, and can reallystretch a dollar. Just ask Deltassist.Over time, government can

reduce the amount it transfers tocharities, and use that to partiallyfund an increase to the child taxbenefit.I propose this for a number of

reasons. Poverty is worst when itimpacts children. The child tax

benefit is paid based on the num-ber of children, and is only clawedback as income rises. If you have agood income, you get less of a ben-efit cheque. Therefore, those whoneed support the most get it.The increased amount from the

child tax benefit could be used byfamilies to fund daycare, instead ofcreating a government-controlleddaycare system. I believe that anational $10/day daycare programwill cost much more than anticipat-ed, as people will take advantage ofthe program who arent participat-ing now. Im guessing the currentproposals are based on current day-care levels to make it sound afford-able. The true impact wont be feltuntil its too late.Increasing the child tax ben-

efit also allows parents to have abit more freedom for one parentto stay home with their children.Daycares are great, and the peoplewho work in them are wonderful,but the best place for a child togrow up is at home with a parent. Idont have any studies to quote onthat, its just a feeling. This wouldhelp achieve the same result asincome splitting for couples, butprovide a broader benefit for fami-lies who need more help.Robin Hood would be proud.

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Letters to the Editor

Editor:Hi there, me again, your

local social propriety gadfly(my last post was aboutcellphone etiquette).I spend a lot of time in

public places (transit, pubs,coffee shops, restaurants,etc.) and I can tell you thatwe as a society have a lot tolearn about swearing effec-tively.The hormone-soaked

teenager, the insecureloudmouth, the not-quite-adult and the merely stupidhavent figured out thatthrowing the F-bomb everysecond syllable is as atten-tion-worthy as like from

an acceptance-starved 13-year-old.Instead, it labels the

machine-gun-oath-taker assomeone not yet capable ofconversation worth listen-ing to.So, what to do, if youre

conversationally afflictedthis way? Well, heres a bitof advice I gave my kidsbefore they were biggerthan me: swear mightily, butfrugally very frugally.The less you drop the

bomb, the more effective itwill be. I recall a businessmeeting in which I did justthat, garnering stares ofincredulity, not because of

the idea I was advancing,but because it was the veryfirst time any of my peershad ever heard me swear intwo years of constant inter-action.Did I blush? No. Did I

smile? No. Did I make mypoint? Yes, in a way thatmade a real contributionto the discussion at hand,because it signaled that Ireally meant it.In short, swearing should

be employed as a scarceasset valuable only ifyou dont over-use it, andless than worthless if youdo.

Patrick Conroy

Moderation is key when itcomes to those F-bombs

Editor:Re: Sale of farmed salm-

on prompts public forum,May 2

I must have missed theelection that appointed JohnStevens and Bob Ages thenew judge and jury on whata merchant can sell in hisplace of business in Ladneras long as it legal to do so.I think they should be

reminded that this a demo-cratic country and we allhave the right to make upour own mind as to what wewill spend our money on.Yes, Stevens, being a

commercial fisherman youhave every right to see farmfish as a threat to you andyour family, and I respectthat, but we have the rightto buy farm fish even if you

and Ages dont like it beingsold in Ladner.I can also understand the

disappointment in the com-munity as we have a richheritage of fishing, but itstill does not give you theright to tell anyone whatthey can sell or buy.That, gentlemen, is the

bottom line here.Ernie Tobin

Editor:Re: Forward think-

ing development is whatTsawwassen needs, letter to

the editor, May 2Wrong-headed thinking

would be a more appropri-ate heading than forwardthinking regarding the pro-posed Southlands develop-ment.We have watched in dis-

belief as political engineer-ing by Deltas mayor andcouncil has gone against thewishes of the majority of itscitizens; now Jennifer Delfproposes social engineer-ing as we are to give up oursingle-family homes to beherded away from the towncentre and reside in stacked,crowded townhouses.This a shade too close to

Orwells 1984.Perhaps the density of

downtown or the FraserValley with high density,traffic, laneway housingand negative social issuesdue to this crowding wouldmake the proponents of theSouthlands proposal morecomfortable as a way of lifeand living.

Jackie Sterling

Editor:From those adorable little

kindergarteners who keepyou smiling and laughingfrom the time they walk onstage, right up to the highschool productions, I cantremember ever being disap-pointed when attending aschool performance.My husband and I recent-

ly went to see the produc-tion of Grease at DeltaSecondary. Those kids gavetheir all to entertain. It wasindeed comforting to seethey were playing to a fullhouse that night. The com-munity was out in full forceto support them.I urge one and all to

attend a performance and

to watch for any upcom-ing shows put on by highschools. Be it a comedy,drama or musical, for anominal admission fee youwill be entertained. Theseare your tax dollars at work.Thank you to the cast,

crew and staff for a veryenjoyable evening.

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Let merchants decide what theyll sell

Southlands plan is hardly forward thinking

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Editor:Im a senior telecom

executive employed in theindustry for over 35 years.With more than a cursory

knowledge of FCC andIndustry Canada regula-tions, Ive reviewed thedocumentation on KRPIand find the evidence morethan a little unusual.A Canadian broadcaster

has apparently succeededin masquerading as aU.S. broadcaster to use atransmitter located on U.S.soil to, by its own claimsand admissions, serve aCanadian audience. Thisappears as a deliberateact to skirt the spirit andintent of FCC and IndustryCanada/CRTC regulations.Theres evidence of with-holding the facts and anappalling lack of transpar-ency.Now KRPI has applied

to construct a 50,000-wattbroadcast transmitter andantenna tower array approx-imately 300 metres south ofthe U.S.-Canada border in

Point Roberts. In combina-tion, the radiation artifactsfrom the antenna array willproduce effective radiatedpower (ERP) well abovethe 100,000-watt level andthe bulk of this RF radia-tion will be directed intoTsawwassen.Make no mistake, this is

a very high-power broad-cast transmitter on elevatedterrain.The KRPI application is

bad engineering practiceand not in the public inter-est of Point Roberts resi-dents. There will be inter-ference to the residents andbusinesses of Tsawwassenand South Delta, predict-ably in all forms, the extentof which will only beknown once the transmitteris on the air.KRPI has demonstrated

over the years it is inca-pable or unwilling tosolve its well-documentedinterference problems inFerndale. The move toPoint Roberts appears asan attempt to escape the

angry residents of Ferndaleand export the interferenceinto Tsawwassen whoseresidents will have littlerecourse with the FCC.Real or imagined, the

installation and operation ofthis transmitter will nega-tively impact home valuesof existing and proposedresidences in Tsawwassen.Whether required by realestate disclosure documentsor word of mouth, homes inproximity to this transmit-ter site can be expected tosuffer diminution of valueover time.KRPIs plans are bad

news for the residents ofTsawwassen. That this badnews is the product of aCanadian broadcaster mas-querading as a U.S. broad-caster makes it an obsceneact perpetrated by a busi-ness that is expected to actin the public interest.

Robert L. (Bob)Hillman

Chairman, ChiefExecutive Officer

RuralCom Corporation

Point towers are bad newsfor Tsawwassen residents

Editor:RE: MLA questions pro-vincial role in FSD coal

proposal, May 2I understand the frustra-

tion expressed by MLAVicki Huntington; however,the fact is Canadas con-stitution gives the federalgovernment control overports and rail. The proposedFraser Surrey Docks facil-ity, including any proposedrail expansion, falls underfederal jurisdiction.Port Metro Vancouver

is an entity of the federalgovernment and, as such,

the federal government isresponsible for any environ-mental assessment involv-ing this project.It is my understanding

that Fraser Surrey Dockshas applied to MetroVancouver for an air qual-ity management permitto ensure emissions arereduced to the lowest pos-sible level.I am further encouraged

that air sampling con-ducted last year by MetroVancouver, at an air qualitymonitoring station in Delta,found concentrations of

coal dust were below harm-ful levels.Even though we must

respect federal jurisdiction,I want to assure your read-ers that our governmentis working as part of aninteragency review com-mittee initiated by MayorLois Jackson to ensure thisproject goes through theproper review process, soany environmental concernsDelta citizens may have areaddressed.

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Editor:I attended the Metro

Vancouver hearing thattook place last Thursday inBurnaby.My first comment would

be that I was very unhappywith the management ofpeople attending the event.I arrived about 9:30 a.m.in order to be sure to havean opportunity to not onlyspeak, but also sit in thechamber while othersspoke.When the doors were

opened to allow us in, agroup of approximately 20people who had just arrivedwere ushered in. Afterpatiently waiting, I wasnot able to be in the roombecause others who did notarrive until 10:30 a.m. wereallowed to bypass us.

I was relegated, alongwith many others, to anoverspill room watchingon TV. I was not a happycamper.I was not as unhappy

as another person whowaited for two hours to gainentrance after registering,who lambasted the Metrodirectors to his disadvan-tage, I would say. He, too,was not impressed withcrowd management.Although those against

the Southlands proposalkeep on claiming to bethe majority, I feel that isbecause those in favour donot bother to sign petitionsnor vocalize their support.Support was evident at

this meeting, not only bythe green shirts symbolicof Southlands, but with

the range of speakers fromdifferent backgrounds:farmers, specialists inurban agriculture such asPeter Ladner and MichaelAbelman, in addition tothose long-term volun-teers of the SouthlandsCommunity Planning Team,members of the retail tradesplus residents of Ladnerand Tsawwassen.The Metro directors

gave us their attention andappeared to absorb theinformation and opinionsbeing shared by all.In the final analysis,

appearances would predicta positive result for theSouthlands to proceed. Iwait with baited breath forthe results to be announcednear the end of May.

Karel Ley

Editor:While walking in our

neighbourhood I venturedupon a most unusual scene.To my surprise and delight,an RCMP constable in fulluniform and regalia wasbusily cutting our neigh-bour Joe Whites lawn.White has endured a

serious hip injury and waslabouring while cuttinghis lawn. I spoke with himand the constable and asit turns out, they did notknow each other.While driving through

the neighbourhood in anunmarked police car, theconstable noted Whitesdistress. Wanting to assist,the constable got permis-sion from his superior torender assistance.The constable, known

only as Justin, spent a fewminutes pushing Whiteslawnmower to complete thetask, and then left to con-tinue his duties.So often we are overly

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Doug Husband

Waiting on Metro decision

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TSAWWASSEN CANADANOT U.S. BORDER-BLASTING KRPI

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The Point Roberts 50,000-watt radio towersissue falls neatly into James Moores jurisdiction,Industry Canada (IC), but he has refused to askthe U.S. Federal Communications Commission(FCC) to review its decision. Instead he has sidedwith the American broadcaster that wants to builda border-blasting radio transmitter that will coverTsawwassen with an intense level of harmfulblanketing interference, a recognized and highlyregulated electromagnetic radiation hazard. Bothcountries haveblanketing interference regulationsthat were ignored when the construction permitfor this transmitter was issued.

This radio tower is 500 times more powerful thana typical cellular phone base station. The impactfrom its strong signal will interfere or overwhelmelectronics and affect people up to 4.5 km -- allof Tsawwassen. Each time you half the distanceto the tower, the signal strength dramaticallyincreases as follows: 1 Volt at 4.5 km, 4 Voltsat 2.25 km, 16 Volts at 1125 meters, 64 Voltsat 562 meters, 256 Volts at 281 meters and soon. Consumer electronic products and humansare not designed to tolerate such strong electricfields indefinitely. The potential for deleterioushealth effects due to long term chronic exposureto strong electromagnetic radiation needs to beconsidered.

Therefore Tsawwassenites have reason towonder: Why is Mr. Moore, a member of theCanadian cabinet, championing the interests ofa rogue radio station instead of those of 22,000Canadians? Why?

KRPI AM Radio is but one face of a group thatoperates out of BC and Washington State.One of its companies, Sher-E-Punjab RadioBroadcasting Inc., operates out of RichmondBC without a licence from the Canadian Radio-television Commission (CRTC). It sends its signalto its American partner, BBC Broadcasting Inc.which owns KRPI Radio 1550 AM in FerndaleWA which broadcasts the signal back to GreaterVancouver, in Canada. At CRTC hearings inJanuary in Surrey BC, Sher-E-Punjab wasdescribed as a rogue broadcaster for usingKRPIs American broadcasting licence. If KRPIsfive-tower array goes up in Point Robertsbroadcasting at 50,000 watts 24 hours a day, itwill be a border blaster as well as a rogue station.Again, why has IC Minister James Moore thrownhis ministrys lot in with an American borderblaster?

A realtor indicated at a recent town hall meetingthat nearby high power radio transmitters arebecoming items in home sales disclosures andthat we can expect a 10 to 30 per cent loss inour property values should this radio transmitterbe built.

And, according to retired system safety engineer,Jim Ronback, Tsawwassen will be subjected toharmful blanketing interference at 45 times theallowable population limit, 24 hours a day, sevendays a week even though tower siting regulationsin both countries require powerful radio towersbe located far away from densely populated

areas. So, again, why has IC declined to ask theFCC for a review?

FCC licensees are not required to fix problemsthey cause in Canada. FCC licensees liability islimited to their first year of operation in the U.S.,not in Canada. Additionally, Dr. Reber of PointRoberts points out that broadcasters are notresponsible for their signals effect on portablephones, hearing aids, baby and heart monitors,and so on. Internet users can expect slower DSLservice.

Why are Tsawwassenites having to fight thisnonsense? Both the American and Canadiangovernments like to strut about the world takingother countries to task for disregarding theirpeoples human rights to equality and fairness,so why are Uncle Sam and James Moore willingto allow us to be exposed to a blanketinginterference level that is far too high for Americansto endure?

Also, this American broadcaster has not offeredto compensate us for the loss in property valueswell suffer should this 50,000-watt transmitterbe put up. Most families biggest asset is theirhome.

Illogically, the IC minister also cited the U.S.-Canada AM radio transmission agreement inhis refusal to represent Tsawwassens 22,000Canadians. The agreement enables Canadato stand up on behalf of any Canadian radiostation should its signal suffer adjacent channelinterference from a new American station: viceversa for the U.S. However, even though bothcountrieshaveblanketinginterferenceregulations,the agreement does not yet cover Tsawwassensunique case of cross-border blanketinginterference. At the spectrum engineeringmanagement level, both countries agree that theomission of cross-border blanketing interferenceis a gaping loophole that must be closed uponagreement renewal. So, why has James Moorenot asked the FCC to review its Point Robertsconstruction permit which was obtained underfalse premises, the most notable one being theomission of densely populated Tsawwassen fromdocuments submitted to the FCC? Unethical tosay the least.

If our MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay and ICs MinisterJames Moore are correct in their claim thatCanada has no jurisdiction in this case and thatit has no authority to stop the construction ofKRPIs transmitter, just over the American border,how do they explain ICs exercise of jurisdictionand of authority when IC bureaucrats withdrewtheir objection to the construction of thesetowers based only on the absence of adjacentchannel interference? Why cant Canada admitto the FCC that IC, as well as FCC, bureaucratsmade a mistake, that FCC and IC bureaucratsshould have protected densely populatedTsawwassen? The omission of cross-borderblanketing interference from the agreement is noexcuse. After all, the spirit of any agreement ortreaty is trust, respect and reciprocity. Where isthe trust, respect and reciprocity in this decisionto ignore each others blanketing interferenceregulation at the peril of about 23,000 Canadiansand Americans, none of whom were properlynotified in local newspapers to object to the FCCconstruction permit to relocate from Ferndale toPoint Roberts and increase it from 10,000 wattsto 50,000 watts during nighttime?

This American broadcaster had a few other sitesin Whatcom County that it could have chosen but

it didnt pursue them. Ironically, it decided againsttwo of those sites because it didnt want to dealwith a sovereign nation, the Lummi Tribe.Canadas a sovereign nation, too, isnt it? Yes.Canada should hire some Lummi negotiators.

Also, leasing service on the tower farm complexon Orcas Island was not considered in the siteselection report. Broadcasting from this towerfarm would disperse blanketing interference overwater, instead of over 23,000 Canadians andAmericans in Tsawwassen and Point Roberts.

We arent the only ones who dont want ourelectronics rendered unusable by blanketinginterference. The U.S. Government will not allowthis broadcasters signal near its FCC FerndaleMonitoring Station: Why? Interference! Whatsbad for Uncle Sams electronics is bad for ours,too.

A request to the FCC will have to go throughForeign Affairs Canada. If our MPs April 4 letter tothe Delta Optimist is accurate, Foreign Affairs hasmisled her. Ms. Findlay wrote that Foreign Affairssays that they cant act until after the transmitteris up and broadcasting, that their acting now onour behalf would be an anticipated and pre-emptive action that cant be taken; however,Foreign Affairs is wrong: there is nothinganticipated and nothing pre-emptive aboutobjecting to the FCC construction permit: it wasissued months ago, a past action that can beopposed in the present, not in the future after thetowers are up and broadcasting.

The unethical Seattle site selection engineer whoomitted Tsawwassens 22,000 souls from hisreport refers to the Community of Ferndale,where KRPI is currently located, as the wellthat KRPI poisoned. Tsawwassen refuses tobe KRPIs next poisoned well. As does PointRoberts WA.

Several people have pointed out other powerfulAM transmitters in Metro Vancouver. But they areirrelevant to the issue that Tsawwassen faces:they are set in rural areas where their blanketinginterference falls well within ICs populationdensity tower siting regulation. In one case, atransmitters blanketing interference is dispersedover the Salish Sea because its signal is directedto Vancouver Island.

Fellow Tsawwassenites, please remind our MPKerry-Lynne Findlay, Industry Canada MinisterJames Moore and Foreign Affairs MinisterJohn Baird that theyre supposed to representCanadians, not a rogue Canadian broadcasterusing theAmericanKRPI 1550AMRadio facilities:

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golf mates and I will dowhat we havent done for agood long time. Well stoptalking about the game, andactually make a tee time,gather the clubs and get inthe car and drive.Our destination will not

be a place for dim sum,where its often been thelast long while. This time,we will not tell each otherthat its too cold, too hot,too windy or too early orlate in the day to hit thefairway, and that our timewould be better spent overpork buns and shrimpdumplings and little mugsof steaming tea.Nope. This time we will

execute what we golferslike to call the follow-through.This, thanks to a stroke

of brilliance that hit somebright mind out Langleyway. No, its not to cut thegreen fees in half. Its todouble the size of the holes.One day a week, to

begin with, the holes on thecourses greens will not befour inches wide, but eight.Hello! Talk about a no-

brainer! Talk about an obvi-ous way of getting the ballto more easily go where itseldom goes for me!But its got to be just the

beginning, as I see it.To enhance the game

even more, and to betterlure folks away from theirspring rolls, Id argue thatthose sand traps have togo. Fill in the water haz-ards. Tear down the rough.Relocate the trees to placeswhere golfers tend not tovisit. Like forests, say.Lets dispense with this

insanity about 18 holes andarrive at something morereasonable. Like seven, say.Lets decide that par-

three holes will becomepar sixes, and that par-fivesbecome 12.Lets revisit the rules that

say its improper to pick upyour ball and toss it in thecentre of the fairway or that

its unacceptable to takea pass on a hole with anundulating green.While were at it, lets

get ride of those scorecards.Ive never had any use forthem at all. In fact, as faras my golf mates and I areconcerned, theyre just anirritant used primarily tojot down the day and timeof our next dim sum, andnothing in the way of abirdie.As far as Im concerned,

players should be rewardedfor finding other peoplesballs and for replacing theirdivots and for striking theball without breaking thetee. Makes utter and perfectsense.So yes, a golf hole thats

eight inches in diametermight be a good place tostart, but I say why stopthere? If eight is better thanfour, then 10 is better thaneight, and a foot is evenbetter, especially if its inthe middle of a green thatslopes down from all sides.The purists, of course,

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PHOTO BY SANDOR GYARMATI

Mayor Lois Jackson handed out certificates last Monday to afew of the winners of Deltas sixth annual Earth Day photo con-test. Over 90 submissions were received with shots of variousnatural scenes around Delta. The mayor also announced themunicipality would launch a heritage banner design contest.

The PAC at Ecole SouthPark School in Tsawwassenwill hold a Spring Fair withfun for the entire familythis Friday.The fair, which is typi-

cally held every two years,is always a highlight forchildren in the community.This years event includestraditional carnival games,the always-popular cakewalk, food concessions,raffles and prizes, includingthe chance to win an iPad

mini.Attendees will also have

an opportunity to meetDelta firefighters and viewthe rescue vessel used bythe local Royal CanadianMarine Search and Rescue.Entertainment includes

local musician (and SouthParks own) Myron Sinnenwith his fellow pop-rock-ers from the band Resetto Beautiful and fiddlerJocelyn Pettit.The Tsawwassen Rotary

Club will be providingfood services, including hotdogs, chili, popcorn andcotton candy.All proceeds from the

event benefit South Parksparent advisory committee(PAC), which funds specialactivities for the students,along with teacher wishlists, school equipment andcultural events.The fair will take place

at the school, 735 GilchristDr., from 5 to 8 p.m.

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The Corporation of Delta practises its emergency plan on aregular basis. When disaster strikes do you have a plan? Doyou practise it?

Delta, Lets Get Ready!

Emergency preparedness begins at home. The Corporation of Delta wants to helpprepare you for a major disaster or emergency. By being prepared to take care ofyourself, you allow community resources to be used more effectively during anemergency/disaster.

Prepare your emergency kit and prepare your family in case of a major emergencyyou need to be ready to take care of yourself and your loved ones for a minimum of 72hours.

Free Emergency Preparedness Resources around Delta

You can pick up free Emergency Preparedness information at any of Deltas fire halls,Community Policing Stations (COPS), libraries, recreation centres, North Delta PublicSafety Building, or Municipal Hall.

Free Emergency Preparedness Week Presentations

Join us at one of our public presentations to help build awareness and help you getprepared:

Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Kennedy Seniors Centre Thursday, May 8th, 2014 from 7 to 8:30 pm at the South Delta Recreation

Centre

If these dates don't work for you and you're able to organize a group of 12 or more, wewill come to you to give a free presentation!

Advance registration is required. Register by email at [email protected] or call us at 604-952-3101.

Join Deltas Emergency Management Program Volunteer Support Agencies

These groups support Deltas Emergency Response Plans in the event of a disaster ormajor emergency. Contact us by email at [email protected] or call us at 604-952-3101.

For further information on Emergency Preparedness and DeltasEmergency Management Program, visit us at Delta.ca, or visitthe Emergency Management BC website at www.embc.gov.bc.ca

The Corporation of Delta practices its emergency plan on aregular basis. When disaster strikes do you have a plan?Do you practice it?

Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at theKennedy Seniors Centre

Thursday, May 8th, 2014 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at theSouth Delta Recreation Centre

Emergency Preparedness WeekMAY 4 - 10, 2014

Advance registration is required. Register by email at [email protected] or call us at604-952-3101.

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A new Delta police pilotprogram is aimed at ensur-ing young cyclists stay safe.The police department is

partnering with local ele-mentary schools this springto help improve the cyclingskills of students in grades4 and 5.The goal of this pilot

program is to grow a gen-eration of safe cyclists andimprove (cycling) safety onour roads, said departmentspokesperson Sgt. SarahSwallow.The pilot project started

last month with Delta policeschool liaison officersand volunteers from theLadner Community PoliceStation (CoPS) visiting PortGuichon Elementary for ahands-on session.During the session, stu-

dents were able to practicereal-life cycling scenarios,

such as shoulder checks,fast braking and using handsignals.The hands-on portion of

the course is so valuable,said Const. Sean Doolan,one of the departmentsschool liaison officers.These students are nowarmed with basic roadskills that will promote asafer, bike-friendly commu-nity. We are teaching safecycling skills at a youngage and reminding every-one that all road users mustrespect one another.The program also cov-

ered the importance ofunderstanding road signs,proper helmet usage andother observation skills.At the end of the course,

each student received a cer-tificate.About 75 students took

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One of the entrieson the following pages

will be the lucky recipient ofa Pandora Bracelet fromLawlor Goldsmith Shoppein Ladner and a $100 Gift

Certificate from White Spot inTsawwassen. The winner of ourFavourite Photo with Momcontest will be announced inthe Friday, May 9 edition

of the Optimist.

Mothers Day May 11, 2014May 7, 2014 The Delta Optimist A17

Mothers Day

Amy Henwood with son Boone Britz.

Charley and Alisa Sayce are shown at the Grand Canyon earlierthis year.

Elaine Thomson with children Aaron and Faith quenching their thirst on a hot day.


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There are so many moms (and extra special people who take onthe role) who deserve time to inhale deeply, exhale, and let it allgo for a while. We want to help you make that possible!

The Mothers (and Others) Package starts with a 30 min back,shoulder and head massage to work the kinks out; then movesinto a fully customizable Algo Facial to deep clean and brightenher skin. Finally, her toes will be pampered like the rest of herwith a Back to Basics Pedicure. Its 2.5 hours of bliss that anymother (or other) would appreciate!

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Jolene Prak is shown with Ella and Noah at Disneyland earlier this year.

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Mothers Day

Judith, Naomi and Heidi Cole are pictured in Point Roberts last summer.

Stephanie Carroll flanked by Oaklyn (left) and Bronson.


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Karen Robinson (grandmother and mom), Robyn Evans (daughter and mom) and Paisley Evans(daughter and granddaughter).

Ana Conceicao and son Andrew splash around in Alouette Lake last year.

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Jen Kormendy is shownvacationing with her twosons, Reed and Ryley Esler.Shes with Ryley (above) inArizona and with Reed (right)in California.


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Refreshments All Weekend

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10 Mixed & IvyHanging Baskets

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Mothers Day

Nicola Humphries and hertwo boys, Josh and Nate,are shown at the VancouverAquarium shortly after itopened the penguin exhibit.The boys thought it would befun to get their faces paintedlike penguins and Josh insist-ed that mom do it too.

Jennifer Graham Yagin and Jackson Yagin.

Loretta Twaites is flanked by daughters Kathleen and Kristen.

Christa Schultz is shown with her daughter Josephine, who isseven, and their puppy Roxy, who will soon be one.

Operated by volunteers and all profits go to the hospitalMonday - Friday 9 - 6 Saturday - Sunday 10 - 4

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Mothers Day Gifts at Delta Hospital Gift Shop

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Unit 200, 1179-56 Street TsawwassenBayside Village 604.948.9315

CELEBRATE MOMWITH A MOTHER S DAY GIFT SET

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Purchase the PANDORA Forever in My Heartgift set for $230.*

*Featuring one sterling silver clasp bracelet, one mothers heartcharm and two clear cosmic stars clips in a porcelain box (a retail

value of $285). Prices before taxes. See store for details.

*See store for details.

Available NowWhile Supplies LastLimited edition PANDORA Vintage Heart charm

Limited edition "Circle of Love bangle".*


Mothers Day

This photo was taken of Nancy Beveridge and her mom, Lesley Jackson, while on a trip toParksville. It was one of the last trips they took together before Lesley passed away from cancer.

Adam Glockl and his mom, Sasi Mache, are shown on the beach in Mexico.


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