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Contest could produce better welcome sign for Tsawwassen

Editor: I wonder if we can have a more imaginative sign welcoming visitors to Tsawwassen. I’ve lived in this city for nearly 40 years. I don’t know when the original sign went up, but every time I see it, I think that we can do better.

Editor:

I wonder if we can have a more imaginative sign welcoming visitors to Tsawwassen.

I’ve lived in this city for nearly 40 years.  I don’t know when the original sign went up, but every time I see it, I think that we can do better.

For starters, Tsawwassen is an indigenous word (meaning land facing the sea). We are blessed with eagles, herons, owls and, dare I say, raccoons, beaches, the ferry terminal, plus golf courses.

We have many artists in the community. Perhaps one of them could come up with an appropriate sign that speaks more to our shared culture, community, heritage and geography. How about a competition?  The South Delta Artists Guild could perhaps provide a panel of judges, and I would be happy to donate $100 towards a prize fund.

Residents of Tsawwassen, what do you think?

Coralie Schellhase