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Crews investigate and clean up after a collision between a van and a semi-truck on Ladner Trunk Road Wednesday.

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Crash closes Trunk again Second serious collision in four days prompts mayor to review situation SANDOR GYARMATI & IAN JACQUES Ladner Trunk Road was closed to traffic for the second time in four days Wednesday due to yet another serious collision. Just before noon, Delta police responded to what appeared to be a head-on crash involving a van and a semi-truck. According to Delta police public relations coordinator Sharlene Brooks, the driver of the van, the lone occupant of the vehicle, suffered serious injuries and was in critical, but stable condition in hospital as of yesterday morning. Brooks said the driver of the semi-truck sustained minor injuries. Ladner Trunk Road was shut down between 80th and 96th streets for approximately seven hours as police investigated and debris and diesel leaking from the semi were cleaned up. Last Sunday, an off-duty

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This semi-truck ended up at least 100 metres away from the van it collided with Wednesday. Surrey firefighter from Boundary Bay was killed further east on Ladner Trunk Road when his vehicle struck a parked semitruck. It was the fourth fatality on the road this year after a Richmond couple was killed in a singlevehicle crash in April and a Langley teen died in a collision with a dump truck in July. Mayor Lois Jackson said she

would be meeting with police Chief Neil Dubord and well as the engineering department to discuss the situation. “I just really think we’ve got to slow the traffic down and get people to pay more attention to what they’re doing. The engineering of the road has been like that forever, so it’s got to be human behaviour, I think,” she said.

“Maybe we should lower the speed, I don’t know. I certainly will be talking with the traffic section if they’ve got any recommendations as the result of both of these accidents. It’s very tragic.” Jackson said for whatever reason many motorists are using Ladner Trunk Road when they should be on Highway 99, noting it’s meant to be a local farm road. “It’s a narrow road, with ditches on both sides and that’s the way Ladner Trunk Road has been forever and I really hope we don’t change it, because that would mean the farmers would have a tougher time.” Brooks said Wednesday it is up to drivers to be attentive at the wheel. “While we try and affect behaviour of the drivers through enforcement and education, we don’t have control over the behaviour of drivers,” she said. DRIVERS: see Page 3

Instead of one traffic ticket, a young Delta driver recently racked up 15 of them, accumulating more than $2,000 in fines and losing his vehicle in the process. And it’s all because he failed to stop for police during a routine traffic stop. According to the RCMP, officers attempted to stop a dark-coloured Lexus for a possible mechanical violation last Thursday on the ramp leading to the Alex Fraser Bridge. The driver appeared initially to be stopping, but fled from police. Having obtained the licence plate, the officers did not pursue the vehicle for safety reasons. While preparing their report, officers noticed a vehicle similar in description, but with a different licence plate, had also fled from police at the same location only a few days earlier. Further investigation showed both licence plates came back to the same vehicle identification number and registered owner. After the first incident, the owner obtained new licence plates for the vehicle. Police confirmed the driver was in fact the registered owner, a 20-year-old man from Delta. “On both occasions police officers did not chase this individual. We didn’t want to put the public at risk, so we exercised discretion,” said Sgt. Lorne Lecker of Deas Island Traffic Services. “But that didn’t mean he got away — we have other ways to ensure these type of drivers will face consequences.” The day after the second incident, officers went to the owner’s home and impounded the car. His driver’s licence was also seized. The driver, who had a valid driver’s licence and insurance, would have been issued a $109 ticket had he stopped as required, added Lecker.

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Missing Tsaw. man located Construction worker notifies police after he finds man in medical distress

A Tsawwassen man who had been missing for five days was located Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 2:30 p.m., Delta police responded to the 2300-

block of 52nd Street after a construction worker reported finding a man in medical distress near an abandoned house. “On arrival, police determined that it was

missing person Duane Hall,” said Delta police public relations coordinator Sharlene Brooks. Brooks said Hall was transported to hospital for medical attention and his

family was notified. “Delta police would like to extend our thanks to the general public and media for your assistance in this missing person investigation,” Brooks said.

Hall was last seen at 1 p.m. on Nov. 17 leaving his residence on 14th Avenue. He indicated to family when he left that he was going to Richmond for an appointment.

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Drivers must pay more attention to the road: police CONTINUED from Page 1 “We need people to take charge of their responsibility to drive attentively. I’m not saying that these recent accidents are as a result of distracted driving because we just don’t know, but barring any medical association that could have happened, people need to be attentive. Do what is within your power to

drive responsibly and slow down.” Despite the rash of serious accidents on Ladner Trunk Road, traffic volumes on the roadway have declined, according to the municipal engineering department. A study found the average daily volume in both directions between 80th and 88th streets was 12,894 vehicles in 2011,

while a count from 2014 saw that figure drop to 8,851. The stretch between 104th and 112th streets saw a drop from 13,177 vehicles in 2011 to 9,657 in 2014. Engineering director Steven Lan said those drops can be attributed to the opening of the South Fraser Perimeter Road. ICBC spokesperson Sam Corea, noting the insur-

ance corporation can’t comment on Wednesday’s incident or the road design, told the Optimist the road safety coordinator in Delta regularly meets with the municipality and police to look at crash data. Corea noted a number of factors could come into play in a crash. “It can be inattention, it can be speed, it can be

impaired driving, it can be distraction, it can be road conditions, it can be driving too fast for conditions and there could also be road design issues as well. That’s why there’s a comprehensive approach for safety,” he said. Corea noted ICBC has several awareness and enforcement campaigns to go along with engineering projects.

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For the past eight years, Women Helping Women South Delta has helped to make Christmas a bit brighter for women in our communities. The annual collection of personal beauty products for women in shelters and local women in need has begun and organizer Pindi Mann is hopeful once again the campaign will be a success. “We are so very grateful for the community support over the years,” said Mann. “We have grown from making 52 bags in 2010 to well over 500 bags last year.” The idea started when the group of women started giving back on the Downtown Eastside in Vancouver. “Following those first couple of years we then thought that there was a lot of need in the communities in which we all live in,” she said, adding that women are supported from Delta, Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford and

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Driver fails breath tests after running into gate South Delta Crime Beat The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in South Delta and other files of interest. If you see anything occurring that you believe to be suspicious, call 911 for inprogress crimes and emergencies or 604-946-4411 for other assistance. The following are some of the calls the Delta police responded to in the previous week:

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side prohibition and a 30-day vehicle impound. • Nov. 19: Complainant reported that during overnight hours, unknown person kicked in fence boards on one of the fence panels. The constable helped mend the damaged fence for the complainant. No suspects. • Nov. 19, 5000-block of 8A Avenue: Complainant reported damage to a vehicle that was parked on the street. Unknown person kicked the side view mirror, cracking plastic housing and denting the door. Damages estimated to be $600. • Nov. 19, 1700-block of 56th Street: Complainant reported a theft from auto sometime in the evening hours. The front passenger window was smashed and a black shoulder bag and $150 cash were taken from the front seat. Total value of goods stolen: $295. • Nov. 20, 1100-block of Jackson Way: Complainant reported a break and enter to a garage sometime overnight. A variety of tools and equipment were taken from the garage. Total value of stolen items: $700.

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moving ahead with the replacement of the tunnel — the safety of the travelling public who use this crossing every day. The safety of motorists on our highways is my ministry’s number one priority, and it’s clear that a new bridge to replace the tunnel will improve safety for the 80,000 motorists who travel this corridor,” he said. Stone said estimates have collisions being reduced by more than 35 per cent with a bridge because of more space and better sightlines. And when there is a situation, better access will mean a quicker and safer response. “The new bridge will be built to modern seismic standards to provide a lifeline connection across the Fraser River, replacing the seismically vulnerable tunnel. As well, Highway 99 will be upgraded to modern engineering

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tunnel has a significantly higher accident rate than the provincial average and that accidents tend to be more severe and result in more significant injuries and death than collisions on open roads. The report, which was sent to the other city councils in the region, also notes it’s not feasible to upgrade the 57-year-old tunnel to modern seismic standards. The province is moving forward with a plan to build a $3.5-billion bridge to replace the tunnel, a project that has garnered opposition from Metro Vancouver but has been endorsed by Delta. The 10-lane bridge would be safer for motorists, safer and more accessible for first responders, and safer in the event of an earthquake, Stone said. “Their recent report to council highlights one of the main reasons we’re

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Province playing politics with tunnel Doug Massey says civic report on tube’s safety is all part of plan to curry favour for bridge SANDOR GYARMATI

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Politics by the province is behind the latest report by Delta on the George Massey Tunnel, says Doug Massey. A vocal critic of the government’s 10-lane bridge to replace the tunnel, Massey, whose father George spearheaded the construction of the now 57-year-old tunnel, isn’t impressed with the recent report by the municipality highlighting safety concerns from a first responders’ perspective. “It’s all a plan in order to make it (tunnel) distasteful for the public and favourable towards a bridge,” said Massey. Transportation Minister Todd Stone last week commended the municipality for preparing the report that outlined a number of safety issues. Saying the new bridge is unnecessary and twinning the tunnel makes better sense, Massey contends the report is merely an attempt by the province to use Delta to try to jus-

tify the $3.5-billion mega project. “They’re playing a game of making the tunnel look bad. Of course it doesn’t have the safety features of a brand new tunnel but a lot of the accidents they’re talking about are not even in the tunnel, they’re on the approaches, and if they had proper warning signs well in advance to keep your headlights on, that would definitely help,” he said. Continuing to gather information, including a study he says concludes a tunnel is a better option than a long, high-level bridge, Massey said a number of measures could be taken to increase safety, including installing tiles to brighten the crossing’s interior as well as not allowing big trucks to enter during certain times. “Some of these immersed tunnels are 37 metres down and 12 miles long, so, come on, you don’t build these things if they’re not safe. Ours is less than a mile long,” said Massey. “There’s a lot of things

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Doug Massey, whose father spearheaded construction of the George Massey Tunnel six decades ago, says the province is trying to make the tunnel look bad. they could be doing to make it safer, but they’re making it more difficult. It’s just a game and they’re playing with people’s lives by doing it,” he said. A TV news report last week noted the Ministry of Transportation denied requesting the information from Delta.

At the Nov. 7 Delta council meeting, when CAO George Harvie and fire Chief Dan Copeland made a presentation outlining the report, Harvie noted that a Delta delegation, including police Chief Neil Dubord, at this year’s Union of B.C. Municipalities conference

met with the premier’s chief of staff and Ministry of Transportation officials. Harvie said both chiefs felt the safety message hasn’t really been out there and that the Delta delegation was asked to provide information, hence the recommendations in the report.

Harvie added, “It is very, very dangerous in that tunnel.” In a subsequent letter to Steve Carr, the premier’s chief of staff, Mayor Lois Jackson wrote she was pleased to provide additional information, as requested, regarding the safety benefits of a bridge compared with the George Massey Tunnel. Asked by the Optimist to clarify what was requested, the ministry responded, “The ministry wasn’t aware that Delta was studying the safety of the tunnel, nor did the ministry ask Delta for a report or more information. However, the ministry appreciates the municipality highlighting safety issues at the tunnel, and thanks Delta responders and those from other jurisdictions for the work they do in dealing with emergency situations at the tunnel.” Massey said it’s all semantics and believes a member of government asked for the report, even if it wasn’t the minister of transportation.

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hen senior governments look at Delta, I imagine they see a municipality with a relatively small population, at least Lower Mainland-wise, which is at the end of the road and has large neighbours that aren’t too far away. In other words, they don’t see the need to actually locate government services here because residents of our fair municipality can access them nearby. I understand the whole economy of scale thing and how government coffers aren’t bottomless, but there are times when this poor relation arrangement due to location wears thin. The effort to create a transition house in Delta is one of those times. A number of well-intentioned local agencies and groups have been working together to create a transition house for women and children dealing with domestic abuse given Delta is the largest community in the province without one. There’s clearly a need for such a facility here, but provincial operating funding required to make it a reality hasn’t been forthcoming despite prolonged negotiations with Victoria. It’s disappointing we hold the distinction of being the largest community without a transition house, but not terribly shocking given we’re also the largest community without a post-secondary institution. The lack of senior government services means we also have to leave town to renew a driver’s licence, get a passport or even dispute a traffic ticket, among other things. We can live with having to travel to Richmond or elsewhere to access those once-in-a-while kind of services, viewing it as the price we must pay to live in one of the most desired places in the region, but there are other services that should be available closer to home. A transition house is one of them. There’s an arm of the provincial government called Service BC, which, according to the website, provides front line support for many of the hundreds of programs and services the province offers to residents, businesses and visitors. The website includes a Service Finder Map that allows British Columbians to find their nearest Service BC location. I clicked on the map and 70 icons appeared, dotting pretty much every area of the Lower Mainland --except one. Can you guess which place was left out?

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ere’s a brief postscript to South Delta’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony held in Ladner’s Memorial Park. This was the 95th service following the unveiling of the cenotaph in 1921. We are fortunate to live in a generally peaceful part of the world and have much to be thankful for. We pay respect to soldiers who perished in battle and to our returning veterans. There is something inspirational about a parade comprised of aging veterans with their service medals, various groups, legion members, school children, fire and police personnel, led by Delta’s cadets and police pipe bands. Cadets stand on guard at the cenotaph securing the “gravesite” of 38 named Delta soldiers who gave their lives in two world wars. Plaques have been added recognizing Canada and Delta’s involvement in the Korean War, the Afghanistan conflict, and U.N. and NATO missions. The ceremony unfolds with remarks and prayers, the bugler’s haunting last post, followed by sombre silence, reawakened by the uplifting sound of reveille. The service is followed by the dramatic fly over of Harvard aircraft and the traditional laying of wreaths. A generation of young men

Community Comment DOUG HUSBAND

perished in the First World War. An estimated 150,000 Canadian and Allied soldiers died in the taking of Vimy Ridge, one of many high profile theaters of war in Europe. Cenotaphs were raised across Canada in recognition of the fallen sons whose remains never returned to Canadian soil for burial. We give thanks to those who keep the service alive, the three levels of government with military and various agencies. Fragmented organizations were unified by the formation of the Dominion Veterans Alliance. This led to the founding of the “Canadian Legion of the British Empire League” by act of Parliament in 1926. In time “Royal” was added, and on March 21, 1928, Ladner Branch 61 was formed. Originally located in the vacated King George High School (near the

current community centre), the Ladner Legion is now in the heart of Ladner Village. With an active membership of approximately 1,000, including 18 Second World War veterans, it is led by president Al Ridgeway, past president Jim Ingram and a ninemember board. The day-to-day operation is managed by the popular and hands-on Jacky Hillairet. Well-known Gordon Huff is the longest serving veteran member, approaching some 70 years. The legion annually achieves its fundraising goal of $70,000. These funds are donated to local organizations from kids to seniors, hospital and hospice services and veterans groups, to name but a few that benefit from their charitable efforts. The legion’s public profile is linked to November poppy sales and its leadership role in organizing the parade and formal service led this year by veteran member Ian Estabrooks, supported by Rev. Graham Witcher along with the Delta Community Choir led by Danielle Hamilton. They were heard by thousands thanks to Delta’s improved sound system. The landscape around the cenotaph has never looked better. And a good night to you, Ian and Jacky. A fourth generation Ladnerite, Doug Husband is a former mayor of Delta.

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Letters

MP needs to speak up for her constituents

Editor: Would the real Carla Qualtrough please stand up. Recently rookie Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam MP Ron McKinnon sent a letter to Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr stating that the Kinder Morgan pipeline is “detrimental to British Columbia and should not proceed.” It is good to hear that several MPs from B.C. have spoken up for their constituents. When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was elected he vowed to “be the prime minister for all Canadians.” In his victory speech, he went on to say, “We beat negative, divisive politics with a positive vision that brings Canadians together.” Sadly, this doesn’t seem to be the case for all the Liberal Party endeavors. Here in Delta, there is a struggle to preserve the Fraser River and estuary as well as our agricultural land base. All are under

threat from the federal Crown Corporation of the Port of Vancouver. Inaction from the federal Liberals is dividing our community. Ottawa has been mum on the issues of port expansion. It has left it to Victoria to take responsibility for removal of the George Massey Tunnel. The provincial proposal to build a 10-lane bridge quietly hides this defining reason for the tunnel removal. Victoria has added to the spin by declaring it’s not proposing to dredge the Fraser. This has also been claimed by port CEO Robin Silvester. Through FOI requests we know this is just not true. It is the only reason to remove the tunnel, which is the limiting factor to deeper dredging. Port expansion plans have already put enormous strain on farmland in Richmond and Delta. Speculation is raising the cost of farmland immense-

ly. Environmental concerns over Terminal 2 expansion have only now rippled the waters. Environment Canada has finally spoken up on the issue of biofilm. This issue has been on the forefront of respected professionals opposed to the expansion for years. Qualtrough expressed concerns over these issues during the election. Since her election victory, she has been mum about port expansion. Her only comment on the tunnel removal is concern over traffic problems. This hardly seems reasonable. Most of the tunnel traffic neither originates nor ends in her constituency. Yes, we need an improved crossing for the Fraser. Let the plans for that crossing be driven by regional planners and not by Port of Vancouver needs. Would our MP please speak up for her constituents like some of her counterparts. Peter van der Velden

Grateful Earthwise Society not being treated appropriately

Editor: Re: Earthwise has itself to blame for current situation, letter to the editor, Nov. 16 Bob Bracken gets confused trying to assign “blame” for the current difficulties the Earthwise Society is facing as the Southlands development gets underway. Bracken advises that arguments endeavouring to support Earthwise in what has become a disagreement between Earthwise, Century Group and the Corporation of Delta are “disingenuous.” I would suggest, differently, that if any argument is fallacious, it is Bracken’s. Bracken talks about difficulties that Earthwise was facing when he accepted a position on the

board. I, along with other capable people, sat on the board for several years before Bracken appeared on the scene but left before he arrived. Bracken paints a picture when he showed up of doom and gloom. That is — and was — not the reality. Earthwise has never — including in the context of any current controversy — indicated anything but its gratitude to Sean Hodgins and Century Group for any generosity that Earthwise has benefitted from over the years. Earthwise is pointing out, however, something that Bracken seems to be ignorant of — that any generosity has not at all been a one-way street. I’ll leave it to others to delve into the specific nature of

the bilateral relationship that has existed between Earthwise and Century. I do believe, however, that both Century and the Corporation of Delta are treating Earthwise in the current and specific context inappropriately and in a manner that is threatening in several different ways to the viability of the society and its programs that benefit the community in several different and creative contexts. Bracken’s letter is ununiformed and selfish — and disrespectful of the many volunteers of the Earthwise Society. His letter was unnecessary and contributes nothing to a meaningful discussion of the issues currently facing this program. Firth Bateman

Tolling tunnel now would reduce traffic Editor: I have the solution to the George Massey Tunnel problem. Recently, while sitting in tunnel traffic, I was listening to a radio talk show discussion about the new bridge and one of the

points was that the resulting tolling will cause lots of regular commuters to begin using alternate, free routes such the Alex Fraser Bridge. Then it dawned on me, why not toll the tunnel now?

If you toll the tunnel now, the traffic patterns will change, which will reduce traffic through the tunnel, thus eliminating the need for a new bridge. It’s just crazy enough to work, don’t you think? Jim Rogers

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infrequent and inconvenient service to South Delta. Example: I travelled from downtown Vancouver by train to Bridgeport and then sat in the cold, windy bus area for 30 minutes waiting for a bus to South Delta. The Bridgeport transit hub appears to be designed to be as uncomfortable as possible. Not only that, but the TransLink schedule seems designed to provide the worst bus times. The 601 bus and the 620 both depart Bridgeport within minutes of each other. Any scheduler with a focus on customer service — obviously lacking at TransLink — would have scheduled the 601 and 620

Parks have leash provisions for a reason

Editor: I like dogs. I do not own one, but I like them. I walk in the park by Imperial Village every evening. Many times I come across dogs that are not leashed and this park is not an off-leash park. For the most part, their owners have them within reach. Recently I was walking in the park just after 5 p.m. (dark at this time of year) with my husband and an

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For the first time in many years I did not feel safe in my own neighbourhood. Kids and the elderly walk through there many times a day and this could have gone very badly. Please leash your dogs. They may be friendly to you but they may not be to others they don’t know. There are four off-leash parks in Tsawwassen where you can let them run. Please keep them leashed in all other parks. Jo Gee

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As teachers around the province celebrate a recent Supreme Court ruling bringing and end to a 14-year legal battle between the provincial government and the B.C. Teachers Federation, uncertainty remains as to how the decision will affect their classrooms. In a 7-2 ruling earlier this month, the Supreme Court restored clauses from the teachers’ contract around class size, the number of specialist teachers required in schools and the number of special needs students that can be in a class. Now the BCTF and the province have to return to the bargaining table to re-open discussions on a collective agreement that was signed following a sixweek strike in 2014. Delta Teachers’ Association president Paul Steer said while local

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Paul Steer than words. What teachers are looking for is a government that is serious in its commitment to the human values that teachers spend every day trying to support,” Steer said. “Here is a great opportunity for everyone who truly does value education to come together and re-build something that we all can be proud of in British Columbia.” At the school board level, it’s business as usual, according to board chair Laura Dixon. “Right now everyone is in information and data gathering stages, but this contract runs until 2019, so we can keep going. Until something else is negotiated, it is still business as usual,” said Dixon. She said the current school board, previous boards and other boards around the province have lobbied for more resources, more supports for student learning and more teachers — all things she is hopeful will come to fruition once negotiations between the province and BCTF begin. “There is lots of data to collect across the province because 2002 was a long time ago and things are certainly vastly different,” added Dixon. “Our board and other boards have the role in getting our issues to the bargaining table. It’s time to get this right. It’s time to put our students’ learning first.”

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Contemporary Canadian art is on display at Ian Tan Projects in Tsawwassen Mills. The setup is a temporary project space for Vancouver’s Ian Tan Gallery. “It’s a nice way for us to try a different space [and] expose more people to good, contemporary Canadian art. We’re getting a good response. People are very pleased to see us here,” said Jason Young, a consultant with the gallery. Works from approxi-

mately 30 artists, including Ladner’s Michael Abraham and Saltspring Island watercolourist Carol Evans, can be seen at the Ian Tan Projects space. “Basically the advantage here, is it’s bigger than our Granville space, therefore we’re able to show two or three pieces from everybody we represent at the same time,” explained Young. Ian Tan Projects is at Tsawwassen Mills near Entry 3 until Jan. 31. A Meet the Artist event will be held Dec. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. with Abraham. Call 604-383-0059 or visit iantangallery.com for more information.

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Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association vice president Randy Scott (right) and Scott Robertson give 56th Street a holiday glow.

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Few things put people into the Christmas spirit as much as the neighbourhood coming alive with twinkling lights in LED reds, blues and greens. In Tsawwassen, you can pretty much set your watch to the timing of the Christmas lights going up as the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association (TBIA) begins the process of festooning the town beginning on Thanksgiving. For the past 21 years, TBIA vice president Randy Scott and a few helpers have been spearheading the tireless tradition, dutifully stringing lights on the trees every Sunday night. Scott estimates he’s

hung between 600 and 700 strings of lights, with each string containing roughly 70 bulbs. Do the math: That’s upwards of 49,000 lights. “You can call me Griswold from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” says Scott, chuckling. “I love the lights. At the back of my house, I have 100 strings of lights in my backyard.” The TBIA strings up lights on trees and businesses, which you may notice as you pass by Home Hardware, White Spot or, of course, Randy’s Tire. As chair of the community enhancements committee for the TBIA, Scott says this annual tradition

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Earthwise’s OldeFashioned Holiday Market will feature a large range of local vendors and a good dose of holiday cheer. Each December, the Earthwise Society and Farm Fresh Events come together to offer the free, family-friendly Holiday Market for the Delta community. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market will include a Santa’s Workshop area for kids offering diverse crafts that can be brought home to display for the holidays. At 11:30 a.m., Naomi Lemckert of the Ladner Pioneer Library will host a storytelling session for younger children. Be sure to stay for Santa’s special appearance at noon. Santa will be arriving on his trusty tractor for photos with the younger ones. During the afternoon, music director Lesley

Sutherland and members of the St. David’s Community Choir will sing carols for all to enjoy, or join in. Earthwise Society will also be selling Impact Gifts that make a big difference in the community. Impact Gifts will be available that support our food security and education programs, as well as gifts that support Earthwise in its new plans to regrow the farm. The Earthwise Farm Store will be open during the market with fresh and seasonal organic vegetables. Pick up colourful squash, beets and carrots as well as freshly harvested pak choi and other winter greens. You will also be able to pre-order a Holiday Box so you can enjoy the freshest local produce for your holiday meals. Holiday Boxes will be selling for $20 and will be available for pick-up at Earthwise on Dec. 17.

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Mayor gives recogntion to War Amps youngster

North Delta’s Jack Kearney was given special recognition Monday for his work spreading the War Amps’ Child Amputee Program (CHAMP) message for kids to play safe. Mayor Lois Jackson gave the 10-year-old Annieville Elementary student a Certificate of Appreciation for his dedication and involvement in CHAMP. A right leg amputee due to a birth defect, Kearney gives presentations and participates in other War Amps activities. He has also been meeting other kids who have lost limbs through accidents. Noting he likes to

spread the War Amps’ message, Kearney said it helps kids feel better about being different. Jackson said his determination and zest for life are an inspiration for everyone and that he’s an excellent example of the War Amps’ philosophy. CHAMP offers comprehensive services to child amputees and their families, including financial assistance, regional seminars and peer support. CHAMP serves children in Canada under 18 who are born missing a limb or have lost a limb due to an accident or medical causes.

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Community

Contest helps choose next year’s ‘chief’

Grade 5 students design holiday greeting cards for police dep’t IAN JACQUES

C o n t r i b u t i n g Wr i t e r

Two local elementary students will be honoured as Chief for a Day next year by the Delta Police Department. The 2017 winners were announced this week following a holiday greeting card design contest in cooperation with the Delta School District. The winners are Stacy M. from Jarvis Elementary in North Delta and Abigail W. from Hawthorne Elementary in Ladner. Chief for a Day is a new initiative of Delta police in which a young person is invited to participate in the goings on of the department. The winning students will be sworn-in on the chosen day, issued a badge and uniform, and then will work through a full day at the department, attending meetings and officer safety training. They will then be taken to lunch by Chief Neil Dubord and then taken back to their school classrooms for a talk with their class. In order to identify the 2017 Chief for a Day, the Delta police ran a holiday greeting card design contest open to all Grade 5 students from Nov. 1 to 15. The criteria for the contest was simple — use artistic

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imagination to design a holiday greeting card with a police theme. The winner will not only be the 2017 Chief for a Day but their design will serve as the official Delta police holiday greeting card. A selection committee comprised of Dubord, Insp. Varun Naidu and school district superintendent Doug Shepherd met Nov. 21 to select the winner. “All of the participating students created their artwork on their own time and used a lot of imagination,” said Dubord. “The talent of everyone in this age group is outstanding, making the decision to select only one winner impossible, so being the chief, I decided to change the rules slightly. Instead of choosing one winning design, we chose two. I was pleased to attend Jarvis and Hawthorne elementary schools to meet and congratulate the winners personally. Dubord thanked all students that took the time and effort to submit entries. “There were too many to choose from, so watch social media, you may see one of your designs featured on either my Twitter or Instagram posts during the month of December,” he said.

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Community Firefighters are helping to create Blue Skies PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

Delta Fire Fighters Charitable Society president John Burr presents a $25,000 cheque to Delta Hospice Society executive director Nancy Macey last week. The donation will help fund Delta Hospice’s Blue Skies Project that provides counselling and more to grieving children.

Four team up for charity craft fair Beach Grove event to support at-risk youth and homeless

Four philanthropicallyminded Tsawwassen women are teaming up this holiday season to bring some Christmas cheer to the community, hosting a craft fair that is also a fundraiser for at-risk youth and the homeless on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Robyn Leake brings her years of experience in art and landscape design as the host of the fourth annual Sparkle Christmas Craft Fair at her home in Beach Grove on Dec. 3 and 4. Along with her unique Grinch trees and winter containers, shoppers will find exotic giftware from Mexico, Turkey and Southeast Asia, as well as local organic honey, foodie gifts, unique jewelry, textiles and seasonal décor. This year the event is supporting Dan’s Legacy, a charity that provides therapeutic counselling and life-skills programs to youth battling depression, anxiety and addiction

issues as a result of childhood trauma and abuse. Barbara Coates, executive director of Dan’s Legacy, will be selling the award-winning cookbook A Boy After The Sea, featuring a collection of recipes by 26 internationally renowned chefs. The cookbook was created by chef Kevin Snook who lost his son Dan to an accidental drug overdose, and after whom the charity is named. Did it 4 Them, a charity created three years ago by Jennifer Schmidt and Laurissa Yurashak, has donated 2,400 bagged lunches, clothing and toiletries to the homeless on the Downtown Eastside. A key part of their work is to provide housewares and furniture to displaced women transitioning from the streets into new housing. The Sparkle Christmas Craft Fair will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1642-58A St. Cash donations and dry goods are also welcome at the door.

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A24 The Delta Optimist November 25, 2016

Community

Sea glass and suffering

A Warm and Joyful welcome to...

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner 604-946-4522 3:30 -pm Daily Chapel DailyMass Mass in Chapel Mondayto- Saturday Saturdayatat9 9am Monday am Weekend Masses - Church Weekend Masses Saturdayatat5 pm 5pm Saturday Sundayatat9 am, 9am,1111am & 5pm Sunday am and 5 pm FilipinoMass Mass (Tagalog) Filipino (Tagalog) LastSaturday Sunday of ofevery everymonth month Last at77pm (exceptJuly July and & August) At pm (except August) Confessions Spanish Mass Saturday at 10am First Saturday of every month atin7the pm Chapel (except May and June) Baptisms Confessions – Chapel available every Sunday Saturday at 10 am For other Sacrements please call Baptism the parish- Infants ofﬁce forand an appointment with theChildren Pastor. Young Available every Sunday Other Sacraments/Pastoral needs Call parish office/Pastor

Benediction Lutheran Church

5575 6th Avenue (56th St. at 6th Ave.) www.benedictionlutheran.org Tel: 604-943-3432 9 am Worship Service Pastor Thomas Keeley Advent Services Thursday evenings at 5pm “All are warmly welcomed to worship with us as we Celebrate God’s Grace.”

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Sunday 8am BCP Holy Communion 10am BAS Holy Eucharist, Creation Zone - Arts-based Sunday School Program and Youth Bible Study Wednesday 11am Holy Eucharist, followed by lunch 1115 - 51a Street, Delta, BC (cul-de-sac at 51a Street and 10a Avenue) Tel: (604) 943 4737

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Welcomes You Come worship with us Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 10:30 am Waiting with Isaiah…. At the Mountain of the Lord Isaiah 2:1-5

Recently my wife and I visited Fort Bragg, Calif. What took us there is Glass Beach, a beach covered with colourful sea glass. Up until the mid1960s, people threw their trash, old appliances and even pushed old cars over the cliff for the tide to carry away. Over the decades, the pounding surf has turned all that glass into something of beauty. There is even a sea glass museum in town, and places you can purchase sea glass jewelry. Many of the best places for sea glass are near old dumpsites, so the worst locations often result in the most beautiful sea glass beaches. Also, the more sea glass

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MIKE MAWHORTER Ladner Baptist Church

is tossed and tumbled, the more beautiful and valuable it becomes. The rough edges are smoothed out and the surface is frosted from the salt water, waves and sand. There are some interesting parallels between sea glass and life. Sometimes

the things that bring the greatest beauty and value in our lives are the bad places we’ve come from and the bad things we have gone through. There is something exceptional about someone who has come through suffering with a spirit of hope and grace. They are the people we turn to when we go through our own suffering. They have been there and truly understand. The Bible talks about how this truth can help our attitude toward suffering: Our suffering, as awful as it is, can add beauty and value to our lives. Contact Mike Mawhorter at mike@ladnerbaptist.ca.

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A local Christmas tradition for more than 40 years continues Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7:15 p.m. There will be a decorated boat parade and caroling at the Government Dock at the foot of Elliott Street in Ladner, by Ladner Gospel Assembly carolers. Hot chocolate, candy canes. Everyone welcome.

Theatre of the Beat

Theatre of the Beat’s production of Forgiven/ Forgotten will be staged at Cedar Park Church in Ladner on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. The 50-minute performance will be followed by a half-hour talk back session. Admission is by donation. The show addresses issues of crime, reintegration and our responses to those affected by these themes.

Art has a Voice

The South Delta Artists Guild’s current show, Art Has a Voice, continues to Dec. 18 at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen. Gallery 1710 (adjacent to South Delta Recreation Centre) is open Thursdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Storytime and Santa at libraries

Christmas Storytime and Santa at the Library: Wednesday, Nov. 30, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library and Friday, Dec. 2, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Tsawwassen Library. Introduce children to the love of books and language with a festive Christmas Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. Suitable for ages 2 to 5. Don’t forget to bring your camera as Storytime will be followed by a visit from Santa Claus. For more details on these and other events, go to delta-optimist.com or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/TheDeltaOptimist.

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The sounds of Christmas Various concerts and shows planned to celebrate holiday season in South Delta DAVE WILLIS

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ith the holiday season right around the corner, here is a collection of upcoming Christmas shows and concerts around South Delta: • The Langley Ukulele Ensemble presents a Christmas concert on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 2 to 3 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen. Admission is by donation. • The Delta Music Makers community concert band performs on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. at the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 515547th Ave., Ladner. There will be a wine and cheese reception and donations to the food bank will be gratefully accepted. Tickets cost $7 for members and $9 for guests. • Get into the holiday spirit with performances by piano and trumpet students of the Nakajima Music Studio. Holiday concerts will be held on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library and from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. There will also be an opportunity to decorate a holiday craft to take home. • The Delta Music Makers and Delta Concert Band have a joint performance scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Ladner Community Centre, 4734-51st St. • The Richmond Orchestra and Chorus is scheduled to perform

The Delta Music Makers have a busy holiday schedule with a handful of upcoming Christmas concerts. Ceremony of Carols at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Dr., on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available from the church office or Grapes 4 U, 5101 Ladner Trunk Rd. • Studio West Dance presents a Christmas satire, Shrumped For the Holidays, from Dec. 8 to 11 at Genesis Theatre, 5005-45th Ave., Ladner. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at studiowestdance.ca, in person at the studio or at the door. • There will be a free Christmas concert at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre featuring the Free Flight School of Dance and McKee’s own concert band with a sing-a-long on Friday, Dec. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. Donations for the

food bank will be gratefully accepted. • The Delta Choral Society presents That’s Christmas to Me featuring Delta Children’s Choir, Delta Community Choir and Tapestry with special guests. Performances are on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2 and 7 p.m. at South Delta Baptist Church, 1988-56th St., Tsawwassen. Adults: $20. Seniors and students: $15. Children under 12 free. Tickets available from choir members, at the door or at www.deltachoral.ca. • There is a Christmas Music and Dessert Evening on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at Cedar Park Church, 5300-44th Ave., Ladner. Christmas Presence by Pacific Theatre featuring Ron

Reed and friends will be an evening of drama, music and dessert. Tickets ($20) are for sale at Cedar Park before and after church service and during office hours Monday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Proceeds from the event go to the Delta Hospice Society. • The Delta Music Makers have a Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre, 541010th Ave., Tsawwassen. Admission is by donation. The group also has a performance scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. at Vancouver International Airport near the food court. • The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents A Traditional

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Christmas at South Delta Baptist Church on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m., featuring host Christopher Gaze, EnChor, the UBC Opera Ensemble and the VSO’s new assistant conductor William Rowson. Tickets are $43 for adults, $37 for seniors and children, and $35 for students. Visit http://www. vancouversymphony.ca/ concert/16SPEC06/ for tickets. • The Original Legends of Rock n’ Roll presents A Rock n’ Roll Christmas with Zachary Stevenson plus The Fab Fourever and special guest Molly Dee Friday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Genesis Theatre, 500545th Ave., Ladner. Call 604-507-6355 or visit www. BellPerformingArtsCentre. com for tickets.

Tsawwassen Legion to host Toys and Tunes benefit The Tsawwassen Legion is hosting a benefit show and silent auction next weekend to support local kids who need assistance during the holiday season. Set for Saturday, Dec. 3, Toys and Tunes will feature performances from All the King’s Men, West of Memphis, Rhythm Rush and Southside Vibe. The event will benefit local children through Deltassist, a non-profit

family and community services society that runs an annual Toy Depot. Those who attend the benefit show are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy with an approximate value of $10 or an equivalent cash donation. All proceeds collected at the door and from the silent auction will be donated. Toys and Tunes gets going at 7 p.m. at the

Tsawwassen Legion, 22-1835-56th St. The silent auction will take place throughout the evening and food will be available for purchase.

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The Tsawwassen Legion’s Gary Bain is all smiles ahead of the Toys and Tunes benefit show.

A26 The Delta Optimist November 25, 2016

Lifestyles

Honouring memories in creative ways An Art-full Life

MEG & MARY ANN

On Remembrance Day, we remember the thousands of men and women have risked their lives by serving in the armed forces. As we lead up to Christmas, many of us find this time of year difficult as we are all too aware of our loved ones who are no longer with us. How can we honour their memory? How can we build relationships between generations, provide young people with mentors and educate each other on compassionate care? Here are a few creative ideas of how to honour the memory of our loved ones and connect with those around us in meaningful

and tangible ways: 1. Encourage storytelling: Simply listen. Listen without correction or criticism. Everyone has a story. Listening patiently to the stories of others can have a positive impact on a person’s self-confidence and can be a way to process the past, grieve, cope, reconcile and reconnect. You can also learn a thing or two. 2. Reflective writing: Write a memoir (either of your own life or the life of another), a letter, card or journal. Encouraging notes to yourself and others is not only good for the soul, but it keeps the mind sharp and active. Sharing a life story could even turn into a best seller. 3. Scrapbook: Make a scrapbook. Use old photos, letters and other memorabilia to visually represent memories. Involve family members in the process. Children and grandchildren are more likely to ask about the past when visual cues help spark a rich conversation. 4. Display, disperse or donate special heirlooms.

Many of us have special family heirlooms that hold a special spot in our hearts (a box of war medals, a piece of jewelry, a tattered book); sort through them and display the more sentimental pieces. Take photos of the rest before parting with them. Disperse other heirlooms to family members who may want to keep them and then donate the rest. Even leave a small note about the piece for its next owners to enjoy. 5. Use media: Reminisce by viewing old slides, video or audio recordings. Better yet, record your family members as they speak. There are many companies that can convert slides, film and audio into digital recordings. The finished project would make for a unique and special gift. 6. Print a favourite picture or common saying of your loved one on a mug. Enjoy their presence as you sip your tea and coffee. A simple picture can even help remember the precious moments with your loved one.

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activity that your loved one absolutely loved. Ski, sing, bird watch, swim, paint… your appreciation will grow. 8. Share a meal: memories can flood back in through food. Knowledge is often passed down from generation to generation while completing tasks and can provide a safe atmosphere for family and friends to share, laugh, question and learn. It’s been proven that spending time SUBMITTED PHOTO around the table with Sharing our stories in crefamily and friends leads ative ways helps connect to a longer, healthier and generations. happier life. 9. Make a family tree: do some digging into 7. Participate in interyour family’s past. Visually generational activities: map out your ancestors. Join community groups In older adults this activor clubs (knitting, lawn ity enhances self-worth, bowling, photography, book club or art class) and stimulates memory, teaches problem solving skills share it with your family and affirms identity. It can or friends. Seek out intergenerational programming be a gateway to a host of knowledge. that caters to people of 10. Sing or play music all ages, stages and backtogether: Was there a spegrounds. This increased cial lullaby, song or type contact allows for the exchange of ideas and new of music you and your loved one liked? Make a understandings to form. soundtrack recording of all You might even try an

their favourites and have a listen. Print out the lyrics and reflect on them in writing or even compose a song of your own. Why do all of this? These creative activities can help process memories, honour the lives of others and be a vehicle for understanding and change between generations. Remembering, recording and documenting life experiences can provide closure, clarify values, and provide personal and cultural legacies for future generations. Going forward, it is important we connect the growing aging population with younger generations if we are to create a healthy and compassionate community. Each of us have talents and wisdom we have gained through a lifetime of experiences. Sharing our stories with others in creative ways provides both physical and mental health benefits and re-engages, maintains strength and honours intergenerational diversity and achievements, both past and present.

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November 25, 2016 The Delta Optimist A27

Correction:

Lifestyles

In the Michaels ad valid 11/22/16 – 11/24/16, we are offering 60% off Tyler Frames as a Tuesday & Wednesday doorbuster in all stores, but it is not available in all markets. In stores where Tyler Frames are not available, we are offering Gallery Wall Frames as a Tuesday & Wednesday doorbuster at 60% off. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Local dancers in The Nutcracker

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Delta dancers (from left) Juliette Smith, Sujanya Dhillon, Gwenlian Woolford and Jena Benson prepare for their roles in Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker. The production, which features hundreds of dancers from across the Lower Mainland, runs from Dec. 15 to 20 at The Centre in Vancouver.

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Lifestyles

Dancing with (tame) wolves in Quebec JAMIE ROSS

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I stagger sleepily from my cozy bed inside the Mongolian yurt, open the airtight stove and stir up the glowing embers inside. I add some wood shavings, kindling and logs, while blowing gently on the coals, gradually coaxing the fire back to life. It is minus 30 outside tonight, but if I keep the flames going, it stays pleasant within the ornate shelter. Suddenly, the quiet of the winter’s night is broken by the haunting howl of the wolves. Perhaps they have heard me shuffling around in the yurt. Their deep-throated howl starts with a single voice, and then the whole pack joins the chorus. The sound is all-encompassing, beautiful and soothing. I step outside into the cold night air and peer into the vast wolf enclosure. Dark shapes dart about. I see their eyes glowing in the moonlight. I see their curiosity. Despite the chill, I stand in awe. I have bedded down in a

place called Parc Mahika, (the Cree word for wolf) in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region of Quebec. Here, guests are able to interact with wolves — and the wolves are able, I will discover on this day, to interact with us. Aventuraid is an outdoor adventure company founded by French ex-pat Gilles Granal, who came to Canada in 1987 to experience the great outdoors. He never left. Now, he embodies that outdoors with his long braided hair, wolf tattoos on his arms, camouflage clothing and the easy way in which he relates with his wolf pack. His Parc Mahican includes three large wolf enclosures, two of which contain packs that remain shy and reclusive – the grey wolves that serenaded me in the night and a wellappointed pack of Arctic wolves. A third enclosure, however, contains a mixed pack, which were imprinted by humans at a very young age. As a result, they are comfortable and accepting — even welcom-

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Gilles Granal, otherwise known as the wolf whisperer, with one of his charges in Parc Mahika. ing — and it is this group that we will venture in to visit. Although the wolves seem to eagerly anticipate our visit (Granal points out they have shown interest by choosing to meet us at the gate), he enters first to test their mood, which is

obviously nothing more than supreme affection for the man. Luna, a 150pound Arctic wolf, leaps on Granal’s chest and playfully wrestles him to the ground. We are called in and instructed to let the animals approach us, and

not to force ourselves on them. The wolves sniff and nudge, at first quite excited to have visitors. After a few minutes they calm down and accept us into their home. They are both playful and at times belligerent with each other as their hierarchy is reinforced. With us, they seem almost as friendly as pet dogs. One sprawls on her back against my legs, wanting a belly scratch. Another jumps up with its massive paws on my shoulders, then tries to pinch my camera. We move deeper into the thick boreal forest of the enclosure. Some wolves stay with us, trying to steal mitts or hats, while others, boring of us, melt away back into the trees. The experience is wonderful. There is plenty more fun to be had in the frozen winter world of SaguenayLac-St-Jean. After our wolf experience, we meet up with some more canine inhabitants of Aventuraid, helping to harness and hook up a team of six

willing Malamutes for a two-hour dogsled excursion. Aventuraid offers short tastes of sledding to longer, multi-day outings, giving you the chance to mush your own team of huskies. Later we take a snow cat up to the Valley of the Phantoms in Parc national des Monts-Valin, for a snowshoe trek through an eerily beautiful winter landscape. The valley receives in excess of five metres of snow annually, leaving the conifers heavy with powder for a ghost-like appearance. After a day on the mountain, we enjoy an overnight stay at the wonderfully rustic Antoine Debuc Lodge overlooking Baie d’Alexis, and head out onto the frozen lake after dinner in search of the Northern Lights. Travel Writers’ Tales is an independent travel article syndicate that offers professionally written travel articles to newspaper editors and publishers. To check out more, visit www. travelwriterstales.com.

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I always look forward to December with enthusiasm, excitement and a degree of dread; the parties, the food, celebrating with family and friends - crowds, noise, shopping and cleaning! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Festivus the holidays are a busy, emotionallycharged, time of year. For a senior with physical and/ or cognitive challenges, it can be particularly overwhelming. But, with planning, empathy and patience the celebrations can be fun for everyone from the youngest to the eldest. Here are a few tips from specialists in Senior care: 1. Plan to reduce stress/ anxiety. Something that will benefit all of us, plan a quiet area, somewhere to escape the onslaught of sensory stimulation; a place to rest up for, or recover from, activity. If you know a member of the family who easily becomes anxious, designate someone (or take turns) to be their companion and keep them comfortable. 2. Consider the furniture. If everyone is coming to the

home of a senior with vision or memory impairment, think twice before moving furniture to where it won’t be expected as they navigate their home. And if you do move something, make sure it’s moved back after the party. If the party is somewhere unfamiliar to the senior, consider if there is enough space for their walker (if they have) and remove hazards such as area rugs to prevent falls. 3. Spend time reminiscing. People with memory problems normally have an easier time recalling events from the past and are eager to share what it was like “back when”. For the kids, it can be fun to hear what their parents were like as kids. 4. Find a way to include everyone. Remember, that just because Mom can’t plan and cook the whole holiday meal anymore, it doesn’t mean she can’t help fold napkins or help with peeling vegetables. Break down tasks to the level of capability so everyone can share in the event from the eldest to youngest. Remember,

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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Tom Shaw Conference W L T OTL Pts Grandview 14 4 0 4 32 Delta 14 9 0 0 28 Richmond 12 7 1 3 28 North Van 9 11 1 0 19 Port Moody 8 13 0 0 16 Harold Brittain Conference Aldergrove 17 5 0 0 Abbotsford 15 7 0 1 R. Meadows 12 10 0 0 Mission City 7 12 0 2 Surrey 0 19 0 1

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B.C. MAJOR MIDGET LEAGUE W L T OTL Pts Cariboo 14 1 1 0 29 Okanagan 14 2 0 0 28 Valley West 10 5 1 2 23 Van NE 10 4 0 2 22 Greater Van 10 6 1 1 22 Fraser Valley 8 5 2 1 19 Van NW 8 6 2 0 18 Kootenay 6 10 0 0 12 North Island 3 13 0 0 6 Thompson 2 14 0 0 4 South Island 1 13 1 1 4

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Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet SATURDAY, NOV. 26 4:24 am 12.5 9:20 am 9.8 2:47 pm 13.1 9:56 pm 4.3 SUNDAY, NOV. 27 5:07 am 13.1 10:08 am 10.2 3:16 pm 13.1 10:26 pm 10.5 MONDAY, NOV. 28 5:45 am 13.5 10:51 am 10.5 3:43 pm 13.1 TUESDAY, NOV. 29 6:22 am 13.8 11:32 am 10.5 4:11 pm 12.8 11:26 pm 3.3 WEDNESDAY, NOV 30 6:58 am 14.1 12:12 pm 10.8 4:39 pm 12.8 11:57 pm 3.0 These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.

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Semi-finalshowdownatB.C.Place South Delta faces Terry Fox for 3rd straight year with berth in provincial final on the line MARK BOOTH

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What would the B.C High School Football playoffs be without a clash with the Terry Fox Ravens? For the third straight year, the South Delta Sun Devils (8-2) will meet the juggernaut Port Coquitlam school (8-2) on Saturday (7:30 p.m.) at B.C. Place Stadium with a berth in the ‘AAA’ championship game on the line. Two years ago, the Devils stunned the top ranked Ravens 16-13 on a frigid and snow covered field at UBC en route to the provincial title. Last season, it was Terry Fox rolling to a convincing 33-14 quarter-final victory. This time, both teams head into the tilt with plenty of momentum. Since a heartbreaking one-point loss to Vancouver College, South Delta has reeled off four consecutive wins, including last week’s 48-11 quarter-final romp over Centennial. The impressive run has coincided with the return of two-way standout Grant McDonald to full health. The three-year starter had a prominent role in the two previous playoff encounters and feels good about his team’s chances. “After that loss to VC it has felt a lot like the 2014 season,” said McDonald following a practice session on Tuesday at the Winskill turf field. “We are just together a lot more as a team. The practices are more crisp and everyone is working hard. I’m really proud of the team and how we have come along. Everyone knows how big this game is and you can just see how serious they are taking their reps this week.” McDonald’s main task

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

South Delta Sun Devils Doug Jameson makes a terrific grab in his team’s decisive 48-11 quarter-final win over Centennial last Saturday at B.C. Place. The Sun Devils’ will be riding a season-high four game win streak into their provincial semi-final tilt with the Terry Fox Ravens. from his linebacker position will be trying to contain Ravens’ star running back Jeremie Kanakolongo who has put up huge numbers all season, including a monster game in last week’s 34-25 quarter-final win over Mt. Doug. The senior is averaging 190yards a game along the ground. “That’s the game plan for sure,” admitted McDonald. “We have been scheming and watching a lot of film to try and get his reads. He’s an athlete who is going to make plays and we are going to try and make plays as well. “I’m excited. They are a fun team to play against

and I have a lot of respect for them. It’s going to be a hard-fought battle.” The Sun Devils’ offence has been on a major roll the past month, led by Grade 11 quarterback Michael Calvert who looks more comfortable under centre each week. His 21 touchdown passes leads the entire province. He has also rushed for nearly 900 yards. Late last season, Calvert stepped into the starting position even though he was still quarterbacking the South Delta Bantam Rams community team. That meant grasping two playbooks and playing American and Canadian

rules on different days. “It was a tough transition and I definitely feel more comfortable now,” he smiled. “I think at the beginning of the season we were playing as individuals. Now we are a team and you can see that bonding and stuff at school too. We are all together now.” What has pleased head coach Ray Moon of late is how multi-dimensional the offence has become with different receivers stepping up to make big plays. That was a huge part of the successful playoff run in 2014. South Delta also has a solid running game it can lean on too. He is quietly confident

about his team’s chances Saturday, hoping a very tough conference schedule, that featured a steady diet of ranked teams, will pay dividends. “All year we have been playing in a real-hard conference,” said Moon. “There have been challenges each and every week and getting ready for Fox isn’t too different than our league. The game really comes down to: can our run defence take out their run? and can their pass defence take out our passing game? “We told the guys they are just as good as them and need to go out and play our game.”

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Goals hard to come by at provincials for Devils MARK BOOTH

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Even one fortuitous bounce could have made a world of difference in the South Delta Sun Devils’ fate at the recent B.C. “AAA” Field Hockey Championships in Surrey. The Sun Devils surrendered just one goal in five games but, remarkably, only finished 11th in the 16-team tournament. A goalless drought in round-robin play proved to be their undoing as the Fraser Valley champions failed to secure a quarter-final berth. South Delta battled to three consecutive scoreless draws in games against Churchill, Mt. Doug and McMath. The lack of scoring continued all the way through to its final consolation game — a 2-0 win over Sullivan Heights. The tournament’s top defensive record by a considerable margin proved to be small consolation for a frustrated group of girls and head coach Neil McLennan. “While our field play was very good we could not get much luck around the goal. I think we found just about every way possible, to do everything correctly in the field but not place the ball into the net, somehow. At times it became sadly comical,” said McLennan. The Sun Devils put themselves in a difficult position by not producing a win in their opening games against Churchill and Mt. Doug — two opponents they were expected to beat. That meant they

PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

South Delta Sun Devils Ailyah Smith sends the ball up field during round-robin action against Mt. Doug at the provincial “AAA” field hockey championships. were in must-win territory against a strong unbeaten McMath team and

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another draw sealed their fate. South Delta moved onto conso-

lation play where it prevailed in a shootout (4-1) over Eric Hamber with Eve Carrothers, Bailey Mitchell, Jess Goodfellow and Annalise Poohachoff converting from the spot. Abi Smart was solid in net. The only goal surrendered over the three-day tournament followed in a 1-0 loss to Oak Bay. The Victoria school scored in the late going despite the Devils controlling most of the play. The dam at last burst in the win over Sullivan Heights, that was result of some excellent passing sequences. “Defence and goaltending were obviously solid and our ability to shift the ball around the field was probably as good as nearly any team there,” added McLennan. “We were just missing that final killing blow within 5-10 meters of the goal. Two of our critical Grade 12 veteran attacking players could not play at 100 percent which did not help our cause around the net but, in sport, occasionally adversity does strike and that is when the character of a team can be revealed. “Even though results were not what we had hoped, the girls never let down and actually improved as the days rolled on. By the end we were probably playing our best hockey.” The team loses three key players to graduation — Kyra Kuramoto, Goodfellow and Poohachoff — however, have a young core that has gained significant experience for next season.

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Popular Windsor Woods! This unique corner unit has its own street entrance and private patio with natural gas BBQ hook up. This 2 bedroom 2 bathroom unit features a gas fireplace, a large kitchen with lots of in suite storage, and a personal storage locker and bike room. It boasts laminate wood flooring in the dining room, hallways and kitchen. Sunny and bright with West exposure and lots of windows. Strata fee includes gas and hot water. Also included in the maintenance fee of this well managed complex are a fully equipped exercise room with hot tub/sauna. There is one secure parking stall. Amazing location next to Highland Park; close to the town centre, within walking distance of shops, schools, restaurants, and transit.

4668 Wesley Drive The Village! A delightful family home. Well maintained post & beam rancher with full basement on the largest lot currently available in this prestigious area of upper Tsawwassen. Main floor includes living room & separate dining room with vaulted cedar ceilings, W/B fireplace, beautiful hardwood flooring. Slider opens onto sundrenched west facing deck running the whole length of the house. 4 piece bathroom with separate shower, master on the main has 3 piece ensuite. Finished basement area includes large family room with slider to huge covered patio, games room, 2 bedrooms, 3 piece bath, w/b fireplace, large laundry room, extra storage & workshop. Easily suited. Fully fenced rear yard includes asphalt parking for RV.

NEW PRICE

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5248 Glen Abbey Place

$1,365,000

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5898 Cove Reach Road

62 5550 Admiral Way

$1,728,000

5225 1A Avenue, Pebble Hill

$659,900

$1,198,000

$1,708,000

320 4885 53 Street

311 1768 55A Street

$419,900

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Prestigious Marina Garden Estates. Luxuriously appointed 4 bedroom executive home with sweeping, unobstructed, panoramic golf course views. New oiled oak flooring, gourmet kitchen, vaulted and coffered ceilings, large master bedroom with spa like ensuite. Enjoy the sunsets and peaceful solitude of this nature inspired backyard. This sophisticated lifestyle awaits you!

935 Eden Place

313 4889 53 Street

$1,838,000

$1,798,000

21555 47B Avenue

$349,900

$949,000

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THE ROYAL OAKS PHOR THE PHORTUNATE PHOR THE PHORTUNATE PHABULOUS PHAMILY HOME NEW LISTING

$949,900

• “A” Plan - Master on Main • 2,219 Sq.ft. - 3 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms $3,880,000 • Media Room - Nicely Maintained Unit • Updates Include Newer Appliances, Corian Countertops - 5 Year Old Carpets, Ceramic Tile Floors • 3 Year Old Boiler - 2 Year Hot water Tank • Remote Control Awnings • Gas Fireplace- 2 Skylights • Private, Fully Fenced Yard • Quiet Location Yet Only 2 Blocks to Town Center - Clinics - Restaurants, Bus Stop.

D L SO

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NEW LISTING

$560,000

• Royal Oaks - Popular 'E' Plan

D L SO

• 2 Bdrms, Den, 2 Full Bathrooms

• Nicely maintained • Radiant heat, six Zones by lont-time owner • Hi high efficiencyControlled Boiler • Thermostat Gas Fireplace • Gas• hook up on deck, FRP in garage 5 Pc Ensuite, 4 Pc Mainthe Bathroom • In ground sprinklers • 9 ft. Ceilings - Walk-in Closet • Jacuzzi hot tub with water feature • 1350 sq.ft. - updated ﬂooring • Surround sound, Projector in Media Room • 1ofBlock to Town Center, Clinics, Shops • Lots parking

NEW NEWLISTING LISTING

$3,880,000

• Fabulous 6 yr old custom built home • 3200 sq.ft. - on 7400 sq.ft. lot • Panoramic ocean view & sunsets • Full outdoor kit, F/P & hot tub • 4 Bedrooms - 6 Bathrooms • Top of Tsawwassen - ultra quiet • Magniﬁcent modern home-A “10” • Radiant heat, six Zones • Hi high efﬁciency Boiler • Gas hook up on deck, FRP in the garage • In ground sprinklers • Jacuzzi hot tub with water feature • Surround sound, Projector in Media Room • Lots of parking

$2,350,000

PHABULOUS PHAMILY HOME NEW LISTING

$2,350,000

• Stunning 7 year old home by Goldlane Homed • 3,500 sq.ft. home on 8,800 sq.ft. lot. • Quiet no thru street in upper Tsaw. • 4 Bedrooms and 3 full Bathrooms • There are 2 Master Bedrooms, 9 ft. ceilings

• • • •

• Stunning 7 year old home by Goldlane Homed • 3,500 sq. ft home on 8,800 sq. ft lot. Italian Tileno Floors, GraniteinCounters • Quiet thru street upper Tsaw. 4 Bedrooms and 3 full Bathrooms Hot• Water Heating, Custom Decorating • There Appliances, are 2 MasterWide Bedrooms, Upgraded Hallways. ceilings Live9atft.the top of Tsaw. Fabulous Home. • Italian Tile Floors, Granite Counters • Hot Water Heating, Custom Decorating • Upgraded Appliances, Wide Hallways. • Live at the top of Tsaw. Fabulous Home.

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A38 The Delta Optimist November 25, 2016

97 ACRE BLUEBERRY FARM!

• Established Blueberry farm with mature plants

PRIME ACREAGE WITH REDEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL • 23 acre parcel beside railroad tracks

• Close to Deltaport

• Exceptional high-profile location between Hwy 99 and Hwy 10

• Potential opportunity for industrial use • 3 homes plus horse stable, 2 barns and indoor riding ring

• 2 houses and multiple barns on property • Contact for more information

• Call for more information

5039-5121 112th Street, Ladner

2990 57B Street, Ladner

$24,225,000

$11,500,000

FARMLAND!

PRIME LAND ASSEMBLY OPPORTUNITY

• 28.59 acres of prime farmland

• Stunning location • Steps to Ladner Village. • Inquire at city hall for zoning details. • OCP designated ground-oriented residential • Possibility for townhomes and maybe condos • Total combined site exceeds 36,000 sq. ft.

• Excellent investment property with annual income • ALR, A1 zoning • Type 1 soil allows harvesting of many crops • High profile location LOT 1 HWY 99, Ladner

4600-4624 51 Street, Ladner

$6,888,800

$5,238,000

3 STRATA UNITS FOR SALE IN NEWER TILBURY BUILDING! W NE TING LIS

• Approx 14,700 sq. ft. of total space - Option to purchase units separately or together • 2013 concrete tilt-up building with warehouse and office space • Prime exposure facing River Road, river & mountain views from all units • 207 - approx 4,000 sq. ft. - $998,800 • 208 - approx 5,200 sq. ft. plus existing pizza business w approx $100k net income - $2,188,800 • 209 - approx 5,500 sq. ft. - $1,398,800

INCREDIBLE CUSTOM BUILT HOME IN THE VILLAGE!

• Over 4,000 sq. ft. luxury residence by Pinnacle Homes • Quiet cul-de-sac location on half acre lot • Stunning interior design with ultra high-end finishings • Incredible private entertainers yard with inground pool & hot tub • 5 bedrooms plus media room, home gym, wine cellar & more • Too much to list, an absolute must see

207, 208, and 209 8291 92 Avenue, Delta

1078 Pacific Court, Tsawwassen

$4,586,000

$3,998,800

HOT OPPORTUNITY AT RIVERS REACH MARINA! • 13,000+ sq. ft. waterfront lot with 30 berth marina business

POTENTIALLY SUBDIVIDABLE 1.5 ACRE PARCEL • RS4 Zoned. Not in ALR

• Livable family home plus detached workshop

• 2 bedroom floathome included

• Potential for two 13,000+ sq. ft. lots with a bonus 1 acre piece

• 1 bedroom main home with loft area

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

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• Excellent location across the street from the water

• Parking lot for 15 cars • Income producing business

• Just minutes to Ladner Village

• Stunning river and sunset views 3443 W River Road, Ladner

4016 W River Road, Ladner

$2,688,800

$2,198,800

ONE OF THE FINEST HOMES IN “THE TERRACE”

• Highly desirable location in coveted executive neighbourhood • Completed renovated to show like new w/stunning renovations incl high-end gourmet kitchen, hardwood flooring, new windows and roof, exquisite landscaping and so much more! • Westcoast inspired design offering nearly 5,000 sq. ft. incl finished basement • Large 9,000+ sq. ft. private lot • Way too much to list! A true must see!

BEAUTIFUL HOME IN FOREST BY THE BAY! W NE TING LIS

• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, over 4,000 sq. ft.

• Extensive, contemporary updating throughout • New chef’s kitchen with Miele & Sub Zero appliances • Updated bathrooms and a dream ensuite • Resort style, S facing, private backyard with pool • Nearly 12,000 sq. ft., cul-de-sac lot

33 Woodland Drive, Tsawwassen

608 Sandollar Place, Tsawwassen

$2,168,800

$1,998,800

GREAT UPDATED HOME IN “THE TERRACE”

• Substantially updated home on large 11,043 sq. ft. corner lot • Over 2,500 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms plus den & enclosed solarium • Partial views of Boundary Bay • Lush landscaping creates nice curb appeal • Newer flooring, kitchen, windows, glass railings & much more • Double garage w new glass door

IMMACULATE LUXURY HOME!

• Nearly 3,100 sq. ft. of living space • 5 bedrooms or 4 plus gamesroom design • Gourmet kitchen w highend appliance package • One of the largest lots in the subdivision • Backs onto South Delta Secondary Greenspace • Private backyard with entertaining and play area • Main floor bdrm w separate entrance, perfect for nanny

5632 Groveridge Wynd, Tsawwassen

5383 Spetifore Crescent, Tsawwassen

$1,688,800

$1,618,800

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• 2014 built executive home in prime West Ladner • 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, 2,596 sq. ft. • High-end finishings throughout incl hardwood floors, hot water on demand, Bosch appliances and more! • Open concept plan and excellent outdoor entertaining area • Double garage

HUGE 22,000 SF LOT WITH POTENTIAL FOR DEVELOPMENT! • Prime location close to town centre and Secondary School • Half acre parcel that can be combined with neighbouring lots for 90,000 sq. ft. land assembly • Large two level home with legal suite • Double garage and updates in upper and lower areas • Inquire about development possibilities

4880 55b Street, Ladner

5361 8A Avenue, Tsawwassen

$1,458,800

$1,450,000

GREAT FAMILY HOME IN “THE VILLAGE”! W NE TING LIS

• 4 bedroom residence on large 11,250 sq. ft. corner lot • 2,600 sq. ft. plan with living/kitchen down and bedrooms upstairs • Substantially renovated throughout • Stunning gourmet kitchen w industrial chef’s range and oversize fridge • Double garage • Desirable neighbourhood close to parks and schools • Just minutes to many amenities

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STUNNING CONDO AT THE VIEW! W NE TING LIS

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, over 1,900 sq. ft. • Gourmet Chef’s kitchen with Thermador appliances

• Open concept living area with glass doors to patio • Beautiful 700 sq. ft. patio overlooking the golf course

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• Private, enclosed 2 car garage • Steps to shops and restaurants

4784 Wesley Drive, Tsawwassen

103-1212 Hunter Road, Tsawwassen

$1,398,800

$1,298,800

LARGE 4 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME!

UPDATED HOME IN THE VILLAGE!

• 2,720 sq. ft. home on 7,987 sq. ft. lot

• 4 bdrms (3 up, 1 down), 3 baths, over 2,800 sq. ft.

• Updated throughout with newer kitchen, flooring, paint and bathrooms

• New kitchen, bathrooms, and flooring

• Excellent plan with 4 bedrooms upstairs

• Large, 9,000 sq. ft. rectangular lot

• Close to all amenities including schools and parks

• Quiet yet conveniently located

• Move in ready

• Close to schools, shops, recreation, and more

5295 12th Avenue, Tsawwassen

4773 Wesley Drive, Tsawwassen

$1,298,800

$1,250,000

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS IN BEACH GROVE!

OPEN HOUSE SUN 2-4

• 7,200+ sq. ft. rectangular lot just steps to the beach • Updated 2,823 sq. ft. home on two levels • 5 bedrooms upstairs plus formal living and dining areas down • Very sunny, south facing exposure in front yard • Double garage

• Renovated throughout incl new kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, windows, furnace & so much more! • 3 bedrooms, 2,100+ sq. ft., 8,593 sq. ft. lot • Quiet, low-traffic street • Double garage and lovely landscaping • Close to schools, parks & amenities • West facing, sunny backyard

6003 Kirkwood Road, Tsawwassen

5353 Wildwood, Tsawwassen

$1,199,000

$1,198,800

LOVELY RANCHER!

• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, nearly 1,900 sq. ft. • Large, 11,000 + sq. ft. lot • Just minutes from schools, parks, and shops • Extensively renovated throughout incl kitchen, bathrooms, flooring & stamped concrete driveway • Two custom high-end outdoor sheds

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LARGE CORNER LOT ON DESIRABLE STREET! W NE TING LIS

• Large 10,000+ sq. ft. corner lot on sought after Dogwood Dr • Livable split level home with 3 bedrooms • Perfect location to build a dream home • Close to top rated schools and world class shopping

861 53A Street, Tsawwassen

5010 Dogwood Drive, Tsawwassen

$1,198,800

$1,188,800

CENTRALLY LOCATED FAMILY HOME!

• 6 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, nearly 2,400 sq. ft. • Renovated kitchen w granite counters & cabinets • New bathrooms and laminate flooring • Single car garage and extra large circular driveway • Private fenced yard and newer sundeck • Lower level suite potential 5102 11A Avenue, Tsawwassen

$1,150,000

JUST STEPS TO LADNER VILLAGE!

• 4 bedroom home recently built by Andres Homes • Luxurious finishings throughout • Unbeatable location across from Lions Park • Detached 2 car garage • Bonus games/room loft area could be 5th bedroom 5178 Westminster Lane, Ladner

$1,138,800

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November 25, 2016 The Delta Optimist A39

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS® IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 Top 5% of all REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver in 2006, 2007, 2008

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A40 The Delta Optimist November 25, 2016

4 BEDROOM HOME ON CORNER LOT • Beach Grove location on large 7,858 sq. ft. lot • 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 2,600 sq. ft. • Well cared for by long time owners • Steps to elementary school and golf course • Newer roof • Quiet, family friendly street

$1,068,800

• Desirable Holly location on family-friend street

old s steps to Elementary school and park j u s t• Just r asegarage by f• rDouble

• 4 bedrooms plus gamesroom (could be 5th bedroom)

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• Cul-de-sac location in highly desirable Victory South

LARGE LOT IN BEACH GROVE!

• Opportunity to separate existing duplex and build a new dream home on 7,838 sq. ft. lot • Current home is an updated, 2 bedroom half duplex with single car garage • Quiet cul-de-sac location close to schools, parks and the beach • Upgraded roof, hardwood floors, kitchen etc.

4696 Holly Park Place, Ladner

1696 58 Street, Tsawwassen

$998,800

$988,800

NORTH SHORE MOUNTAIN VIEWS! • 5 bdrms, 2 baths, 2,124 sq. ft.

• 2 level home backing onto waterway • Investment potential

• Minutes to schools and parks

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards

• Ultra-private yard on 6,919 lot with mature landscaping

$999,900

• 8,600 sq. ft. lot

Top 5% of all REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver in 2006, 2007, 2008

• Shows like new, too many upgrades to list • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double wide garage

$999,900 • Nearly 2,800 sq. ft. executive layout

5929 Crescent Drive, Ladner

$979,000 LARGE FAMILY HOME WITH VIEWS! W NE TING LIS

• Completely updated inside and out, 1,577 sq. ft.

5330 Aspen Way, Ladner

• Lots of room for the family

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015

STUNNING RANCHER!

1432 Compston Crescent, Tsawwassen

LARGE 4 BEDROOM CUL-DE-SAC HOME!

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6243 Holly Park Court, Ladner

$1,098,800 • 3 bedroom rancher style home with undeniable beach style • Private setting with multiple outdoor entertaining spaces • Rustic wide plank hardwood floors, wainscotting, updated kitchen, bathrooms and more! • Just steps to the beach • Nearly 1,300 sq. ft. of functional living space on a 6,000+ lot

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, over 2,300 sq. ft. • Updated kitchen with granite counters and newer appliances • On demand hot water and new IBC boiler • Updated hardwood and tile flooring • New windows, ext. paint & drainage, gutters, fence, and deck • Desirable cul-de-sac location in Holly area

1654 57A Street, Tsawwassen

ENJOY THE BEACH LIFE!

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

LOVELY UPDATED FAMILY HOME!

• 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2500 sq. ft. • 8171 sq. ft., rectangular lot, West facing backyard • Panoramic view over Southlands and Boundary Bay • Minutes to Point Roberts, shopping, top schools, and more 439 56 Street, Tsawwassen

$898,800 ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE BEACH!

• 1,633 sq. ft. on one level plus double garage • 2 bedroom design with excellent outdoor patio • Bright living room with classic brick fireplace • Same owner for over 25 years • 4,200+ sq. ft. private lot

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281 Centennial Parkway, Tsawwassen

$839,900

BRAND NEW HOME!

• 3 bedroom and den, 3 bath • Almost 2,000 sq. ft. • 2-5-10 yr warranty • Quality workmanship • Generous sized bedrooms • Steps to Ladner Village • On demand hot water • Central vacuum & security system

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4834 48 Avenue, Ladner

$899,900

including gst

3 BEDROOM RANCHER IN HOLLY! • Nearly 1,700 sq. ft. on one level

• Double garage with brand new door • Recent paint and newer roof & furnace • Quiet location close to school and park • Easy access into Vancouver and only minutes to Ladner Village 6355 Holly Park Drive, Ladner

$849,900 BEAUTIFUL 3 LEVEL TOWNHOME!

• 3 bed, 2.5 bath, nearly 1,600 sq. ft.

• Gourmet kitchen with SS appliances and granite counters • Fenced patio plus 2 balconies • Double tandem garage • Walk to shopping, schools, and more 9-4766 55B Street, Ladner

$798,800

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• Sonnenberg-built Leanders Lane • 1,400+ sq. ft. plan on two levels • 3 large bedrooms and 3 bathrooms • Meticulously maintained throughout • Luxury finishes including high end kitchen with granite counters and stainless upgraded appliances • Double garage, quiet side of complex.

• Desirable Leander’s Lane by Sonnenberg • 3 level design with over 1,700 sq. ft., double garage & 4 bathrooms • Luxury features incl granite counters, SS appliances & crown mouldings • Close to many amenities incl Ladner Village and easy transit access • Well maintained complex with low strata fees

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4-4780 55B Street, Ladner

2-4780 55B Street, Ladner

$759,900

$669,900

RARE 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOME! W NE TING LIS

4 BEDROOM TOWNHOME!

• 1,700 sq. ft. of living space on 3 levels • Updated throughout, just move right in • Double wide garage, tons of storage • Walking distance to town • Well maintained complex • Low strata fees 6-5671 Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner

$659,900 RANCHER STYLE TOWNHOUSE! • 2 bdrm and den with 2 bthrms

• Updated throughout incl new floors, appliances, bathroom & more • 1,381 sq. ft., single garage plus extra parking pad • Quiet side of well maintained complex 2-6280 48A Avenue, Ladner

$639,900 HUGE 1 LEVEL EXECUTIVE TOWNHOME

• 19+ complex in quiet location • Master bedroom with sundeck • Large 3 bdrm layout (2 with 4 piece ensuite). • Approximately 1,716 sq. ft. of living space. • Close to highway access. • Single garage plus additional parking stall • Stainless steel appliances, gas stove, new washer and dryer, and crown moulding throughout.

PENTHOUSE WITH RIVER VIEWS!

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, nearly 1,600 sq. ft. • Open concept kitchen, laminate floors, high ceilings • Private, covered balcony with stunning river views • Bonus loft level, end unit, 2 parking stalls • Well run, pet friendly building

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308-6263 River Road, Ladner

$649,900 WATERFRONT LIVING!

• 3 bdrm 3 bath 9 years old

• Engineered, reinforced concrete float • Private storage container

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20-3871 River Road W, Ladner

$599,900

GATED COMMUNITY IN DESIRABLE NEIGHBOURHOOD! • 2 bdrm 1 bath 950 sq. ft.

• Cozy rancher in a quiet cul de sac bright and clean • Covered patio • Large single car garage • 55+ development • Close to Marina

4-6380 48A Avenue, Ladner

5552 Tidewater Bay, Ladner

$599,900

$569,000

SPACIOUS TOWNHOME CLOSE TO AMENITIES! • 3 bdrm 2 bath 1,487 sq. ft. • Central location

• Clean, bright and spacious • 2 storeys • Private fenced yard • Walk to schools, shopping and more

3 LEVEL TOWNHOME

• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, nearly 1,600 sq. ft. • New windows (2011) and new roof (2010) • Double carport • Private, fenced yard • Close to shops, recreation, and transit

139-5421 10 Avenue, Tsawwassen

F-4845 Linden Drive, Ladner

$559,900

$539,900

LADNER VILLAGE TOWNHOME!

• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,175 sq. ft.

AFFORDABLE TOWNHOME!

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, over 1,100 sq. ft.

• Custom kitchen cabinets

• Bright end unit with kitchen on main

• Fresh paint and lighting throughout

• Nicely updated, laminate flooring

• Private backyard

• Good sized bedrooms

• Newer windows and roof

• Close to bus and steps to town

• Steps to Ladner Village 4931 River Reach, Ladner

$519,900

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

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• Cozy fireplace

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November 25, 2016 The Delta Optimist A41

5630 16 Avenue, Tsawwassen

$519,900

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A42 The Delta Optimist November 25, 2016

IN THE CURRENT HOUSING MARKET

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November 25, 2016 The Delta Optimist A43

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4605 63rd Street • UPDATED five bedroom and games home in Holly area • Bedroom on the main functions as an office or bedroom for guests • Updated kitchen, engineered hardwood flooring, roof 2009 PLUS 220 wiring in garage • Over 2800 sq.ft.with a well laid out floor plan! • Private WEST exposed yard • Lot size - 5127 sq.ft.

$1,078,000

#212 5518 14th Ave - OPEN SUNDAY 2-4pm • Large 1 bedroom in Windsor Woods • Functional floor plan and covered deck - enjoy views of the beautiful lagoon, and your BBQ, all year long! • Updates include: laminate flooring, fresh interior paint, crown mouldings and new blinds. • Building facilities include gym and hot tub • Located just steps from shopping and dining

$324,000 4931 Central Avenue

• Unique home with detached carriage home next to detached garage! • Superb finishing built by Veldelta • Hardwood flooring, 9’ ceilings large kitchen, four bedrooms in main house (2246 sq.ft.) • Coach house (908 sq.ft.) is on grade level, one bedroom on main +2nd bedroom on second floor with private patio bar • Large 450 sq.ft. garage. • 40x170 sq.ft. lot (7147 sq.ft. lot)

4880 Coleman Place

• FOUR bedroom home • Cul-de-sac! • Private 5823 square-foot lot! • At an amazing price of $749,999!!

$1,498,000

14139 Marine Drive

• Fabulous, 4029 sq.ft., sprawling White Rock rancher with ocean view! • Hardwood flooring, gourmet kitchen • Two bedrooms upstairs and two bedroom, self contained suite downstairs! • Oversize garage (909 sq.ft.) • 7450 sq.ft. lot

Asking $749,999

6260 28th Avenue

• TEN acre Ladner estate • Ideal for ONE family or TWO • 5/6 bedroom home + 2 bedroom 2nd home • Four car garage + 90X44 heated garage (30 cars/small RV) • Barn with 8 stalls - riding ring • Tennis Court

$2,300,000

4875 62nd Avenue

Extensively updated FOUR + GAMES home in the Holly area located on a private WEST exposed 6921 sq.ft. lot! Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring on both floors, slate tile, updated Kitchen+ bathrooms. Main floor bedroom/den with 3 piece bath adjacent. Upper floor with vaulted ceiling in master, fireplace, luxury ensuite, games room with built ins. Roof 2015 + many more updates!

$4,300,000

5346 Paton

• Split level with 2,382 sq.ft. of living space • Main floor features large living room with wood burning fireplace, dining + kitchen sliding doors lead to large patio overlooking landscaped garden and waterway • Three bedrooms (could be four beds) and games with hardwood flooring on upper floor • Large family room + laundry on lower floor. • Garage 22’ x 19’ (493 sq.ft.) with 220 wiring. • Lot 66’ x 100’ • Water views!

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November 25, 2016 The Delta Optimist A45

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SPECTACULAR RENOVATED WEST LADNER HOME 4862 59A Street, Delta

Beautiful & updated home located in a quiet cul-de-sac only steps away from Bell Park! This lovely family home features over 2,400 sqft of living space with 4 bedroom and 3 bathrooms. Features include real hardwood flooring, granite counters in kitchen & bathrooms, wet bar, french doors, newer carpeting and tiles, crown mouldings and baseboards throughout. Master bedrooms up and down each with lavish ensuite, so could be perfect for a young family and their parents or? Recently updated appliances incl. dishwasher, stove and a LG high efficiency washer and dryer. $969,000 Bonus games room over garage, BI Vacuum, alarm sys, newer furnace. Perfect location in West Ladner close to all amenities.

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215 6505 3 Ave., Tsawwassen Listed by Remax Progroup

344 Rosehill Wynd, Tsawwassen • $2,298,000

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IN MEMORIAM

A Time To Remember

Loved ones who have passed on can be remembered through a Tribute Gift to Delta Hospital Foundation. Donations made in memory of your loved ones will be acknowledged with cards sent to family members and an acknowledgement and receipt sent to the donor.

Tributes for November Delta Hospital Foundation gratefully acknowledges gifts in memory of:

Margaret Aitken Carole Coughlan Francine Echlin Joan Ewert Ronnie Gibson Judi Goodwin Pamela Hayles Francis Hu Robert Husband Joginder Johal Fred K. Kennedy Colin Lowndes Sr. Colleen Mathieson Peter Meredith Joan Robinson Pete Wideski Ken Williams Rocky Wilson Your gift assists the Foundation to purchase vital medical equipment for Delta Hospital. Working Together to make a Difference! 5800 Mountain View Blvd. Delta, B.C. V4K 3V6

www.dhfoundation.ca Phone: 604/940-9695 Fax: 604/940-9670

BASTIEN, David Phillip April 12, 1942 - November 15, 2016

Lila Massey November 26, 1907 - August 21, 2000 You came into our lives When we were three and four years old To be our new Mummy For 67 happy loving years. We miss you so much. Your influence on our family’s daily lives Will never be forgotten. Love you Mummy, Nana Gigi Forever. Hugs and kisses from your daughter Doreen Kushnir and son Douglas Massey and our families.

OBITUARIES

We regret to announce the passing of Daniel Roy “Dapper Dan” Hamilton, who passed with family at his side just after his 74th birthday. Daniel was born and grew up in Kenora, Ontario, where he went to school and then worked for the CPR. After Dan married Pauline Tunski in Winnipeg in 1964, they moved between different cities in Canada, finally settling in Delta British Columbia in 1976, where they remained. Dan’s Sales Career started with Simpson Sears. He then became Sales Manager for Dymo then started Daro Agencies with Bob Novosell. He retired in 2008. Dan’s active sports included Curling, Golf and Fishing. He also served as Coach and Commissioner with Delta Minor Baseball, helped with the Beach Grove Amateur (Beach Grove Golf Club), and was involved in Standardbred Horse Racing at Cloverdale Raceway/Fraser Downs. Dan loved following all sports, especially baseball, football, and golf. His other passions included travel, reading, and investing. Dan is survived by loving wife Paulie, sons Jeff (Maria) and Rick (Shannon), grandchildren Jessica, Joelle, and Anthony, brother Bill (Cindy), sister Loretta, brother-in-law Tom, and nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the exceptional staff members from the Delta and Royal Columbian Hospitals as well as the RCH Cardiac Clinic. In leu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Delta Hospital Foundation. Dan was a big personality, had a big heart and lived a big life. We will miss you Dan.

A celebration of life will be held at Beach Grove Golf Club on December 8th from 2-4.

BOLUS, Leonard Born June 23rd, 1937 .

Died November 17th, 2016 after a tough medical battle. He was a much loved husband of 54 years to wife Phyllis, father of Michelle (Andrew), Sonia (Kelly), best ever grandpa of Aryana and Macaria. No flowers by request - donations to the Heart and Stroke Fund. A Memorial service will take place on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at All Saints Anglican Church in Ladner, BC at 2:00 pm followed by a reception.

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David was born at home in North Burnaby. A loving father of two sons, he shared his interest in mechanics with them, as well as his curiosity, creativity, and genius with numbers. He and his wife Lyla enjoyed almost 46 years of marriage. The family travelled extensively together and David - a talented photographer - took many stunning shots. He began his career as an aircraft mechanic (AME) with Canadian Pacific Airlines, eventually retiring nearly 45 years later as a maintenance planner with Air Canada. David loved his job, took pride in his team, made lasting friendships, and recalled that it rarely felt like work. In retirement he volunteered with Habitat for Humanity ReStore. David found an outlet for his artistic talents with the Richmond Carvers Society. He was an incredible grandfather who has inspired his grandchildren with his carvings, woodworking skills, drawings, volunteer work, and bottomless loving patience. David is predeceased by his son, “little” David. He is survived by many wonderful friends and family, in particular: his wife Lyla, son Gordon (Dana), beloved grandchildren Samuel and Sydney, brothers Brian (Fran) and John (Nazreen) Burns, and cousins - who were truly brothers - Norm and Bern MacLeod. A service will be held at Ladner United Church (4960 48th Ave, Delta) on December 3 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of David to the Delta Hospital Foundation or the Delta Hospice Society.

HAMILTON, Daniel Roy 1942-2016

HAMMERER, Ryan It is with great sadness the family of Ryan Hammerer of Boundary Bay announce that he was tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident on Sunday, November 20th, 2016. There will be a celebration of his amazing life on Saturday, November 26th at 10:00 am at the South Delta Baptist Church at 1988 - 56 Street, Delta, BC This will be a service for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Bright Nights Vancouver - BC Professional Firefighters Burn Fund. Charity #891475345RR0001

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SCOTT, Louise Jean (nee Fisher, Adams) May 14, 1934 - November 17, 2016 Mom passed away peacefully at Kinsmen Center in Tsawwassen on November 17, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband Bill, sisters Patricia, Nancy and Janet. Mom is survived by her sister Anne, sons, Dave (Donna) and Dean, stepsons Chuck (Kelly), Doug (Mary) and Eric (Arlene); stepdaughter Brenda; grandchildren, Meghan, Rebecca, Myles, Randy, Charlie, Sean (Christina), Lisa, Steven (Shukie), Michael, Charles, Jonathan and Ben; also great-grandsons Aiden and Nathan. Mom was a Ladner girl through and through, born and raised. She loved animals, music, reading and most of all, her family. She will be dearly missed. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Ladner Legion on Saturday, November 26, 2016 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. No flowers please. Just bring your memories. Delta Funeral Home (604) 946.6040

November 25, 2016 REMEMBRANCES

EMPLOYMENT

OBITUARIES

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

ADAMS, Leslie (Les) Allan

TAYLOR, Evelyn (Eve)

Leslie (Les) Allan Adams, 85, of Tsawwassen BC passed away on November 15, 2016 at Delta Hospital in Ladner.

Eve died peacefully at the age of 97 while in the loving care of Kin Village West Court. Predeceased by her husband and two children, she is survived by four grandchildren. Eve was born in York and became a Certified Midwife. She served with her husband in South Africa and Madagasca as medical missionaries. She moved to Canada and resided in Sidney B.C. before moving to South Delta six years ago, where she made many friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Drive, on Wednesday, November 30th at 11:00 am.

Les grew up in Vancouver and was employed in the Printing Industry. His career took him and his family to Winnipeg for seven years. After the family’s return to Vancouver, he founded Adams Label and Tag Ltd. Les was a pioneer in the flexographic label industry and served as a Board member for several professional organizations including TLMI. He was an innovator in his field and received many awards for excellence in printing. Les loved woodworking, fishing, golf and travel. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. Les is survived by his wife of 63 years, Norma (Merle), daughters: Jacqueline (Pierre) Alarie, Carolyn (Patrick) Whiteley, granddaughters: Amanda Frank, Erica Whiteley and Michelle Whiteley, and sisters: Isabelle Adams and Bernice Impy.

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November 25, 2016 The Delta Optimist A55

BLACK WE STAND BEHIND WHAT WE SELL

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FRIDAY

SALE ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT!

OFF MSRP

250 VEHICLES LEFT!

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MSRP 20% DISCOUNT

86,900 17,049

$ $

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A56 The Delta Optimist November 25, 2016

BLACK FRIDAY SALE!

UP TO

ON NOW UNTIL NOV 28 DOOR CRASHER DEALS

SAVE

Our Reg. $69.99

SALE $27.99

Styles: 960F16SLM02, 958F16SLW02

Buffalo Our Reg. $99–$129† Levi’s Our Reg. $79.99 SALE

SALE $39.99 $49.50–$64.50† Styles shown: 00514–4010, BM17715

More styles available. Our Reg. $109.99 SALE $54.99 Styles: 9106DH, 5CPBDHAS-2051

WOMEN’S SLEEPWEAR ONESIES

1/2

PRICE

Our Reg. $169.99

SALE $84.99

Our Reg. $49.99 SALE $24.99 Style shown: 3AFGDHFH6-776

Style: 1693871

MEN’S &

MEN’S 3-PACK UNDERWEAR

SAVE

MEN’S LEATHER SHOES

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MEN’S LEVI’S® 514TM & BUFFALO JEANS

SAVE

ALL

MEN’S COLUMBIA® SHREDINATOR™ JACKET

MEN’S & WOMEN’S SNOW PANTS

Our Reg. $39

SALE $19.50

Style shown: 007834

SALE $34.99

SALE $49.99

Our Reg. $69.99–$99.99 Styles: 5CPEDHF15-5209, 5CPBDHF16-C2370

SAVE SAVE

MEN’S BOOTS

SAVE

MEN’S WOMEN’S & WOMEN’S HIKING SHOES JACKETS

Men’s Our Our Reg. Reg. $119.99 $175

Women’s Our Reg. $150

SALE $105 SALE $35.99 SALE $90

Styles: 52152,480482187, 9088 Styles shown: 480482232

40 70

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MEN’S WINTER BOOTS

SAVE LADNER LOCATION % MARK’S $ (604) 946-8232

100

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Nov. 25th: 9am - 11pm • Nov. 26th: 8am - 11pm Our Reg. $219.99 SALE $119.99 Style: Nov.5CPEWRFW2-5114 27th: 9am - 6pm • Nov. 28th: 9am - 9pm

Door crasher prices as marked. ¥Our regular price. §Applies to our regular priced items only ending in .99¢. †Oversizes extra and available in select colours, styles and locations. Also available through FastFind.