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Average house to pay municipal hall $40 more in property taxes in 2014, while utility charges will hit $960 BY

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Delta homeowners can expect to see an increase in both property taxes and utility rates next year. On Monday night, civic politicians gave preliminary approval to a 1.9 per cent property tax increase as well as a $30 increase to utility rates. The 1.9 per cent hike will

amount to an extra $40 on Delta’s portion of the property bill for a house assessed at $567,000, said civic finance director Karl Preuss. The property tax increase includes .7 per cent to maintain general municipal services, .7 per cent for a neighbourhood road improvement program and .5 per cent for an increase in police staffing levels. The police department is planning to add five full-

time positions next year — three officers and two civilians. Preuss said the tax increase is also needed to cover higher costs, such as hydro charges and insurance premiums. He said the increase in hydro charges is estimated to cost Delta $200,000. The $30 hike will bring the 2014 utility bill to $960, which Preuss said is still on the low end of the scale when compared to

other municipalities in the region. In terms of proposed 2014 utility rates, Delta comes in lower than Coquitlam ($1,092), the District of North Vancouver ($1,473), New Westminster ($1,216), Port Moody ($990) and Richmond ($1,248). Municipal hall has also stated Delta’s proposed property tax increase is below other Metro Vancouver municipalities. White

Rock and Maple Ridge have proposed increases of 3.25 per cent, while Surrey, Richmond, Pitt Meadows and the Township of Langley all have hikes of more than 2.5 per cent. Flat rate utility bills will be mailed out at the end of February and payment is due by March 31. Property tax bills typically go out in May and payment is due in early July.

Frustrating commute in South Delta BY

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Long lines made for a frustrating commute for many drivers heading to Tsawwassen or the ferry terminal this week. On Sunday, a stretch of the new South Fraser Perimeter Road (now called Highway 17) opened in South Delta. It was a necessary move because the former Highway 17 (now called Highway 17A), between 34B and 28th avenues, is closed to traffic for construction. That ramp and paving work is scheduled for completion this Thursday. Those exiting Tsawwassen headed to the George Massey Tunnel are being funneled onto the South Fraser Perimeter Road, which takes them to northbound Highway 99. See COMMUTE page 3

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Drivers that didn’t use the new South Fraser Perimeter Road Monday faced long lines as Highway 17A traffic was re-routed onto Deltaport Way.

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Farmers leasing TFN land

25-year deals signed with three local growers for parcels in Agricultural Land Reserve BY

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Three local farmers have signed long-term leases with the Tsawwassen First Nation. Peter Guichon of Felix Farms, Brent Harris of Fraserland Farms and Danny Chong of Bow Chong Farms have inked 25-year deals to farm land owned by the TFN. The deals cover just over 156 hectares (385 acres), a significant portion of the 217 hectares (536 acres) of ALR land the TFN acquired in its treaty. Part of the First Nation’s Agricultural Plan, the deals were formally announced at a brief signing ceremony at one of the properties Monday morning. “The signing of these agreements marks another exciting step in the development of our community,” said Chief Bryce Williams. “Under our treaty, signed in 2009, TFN acquired 217 hectares of agricultural land. Since that time, we have consulted with our members and local farmers, the agricultural steering committee and advisory council, on how to best enhance the productivity of these lands and benefit the community.” The TFN supports local food production, job creation and stewardship of farmland resources, Williams said. Guichon said he’s pleased to have a long-term lease

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Peter Guichon said long-term leases provide certainty and allow farmers to make improvements to the land. He was joined at a signing ceremony Monday by Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Bryce Williams and fellow farmers Danny Chong and Brent Harris. that will add to his certainty. “The year-to-year leasing just doesn’t cut it. We want to make improvements on the land that we farm and to do that you need more than a one- or two- or even fiveyear lease. I really want to applaud the Tsawwassen First Nation for taking this step forward and wanting to develop their farmland along with their community,” Guichon said.

“There’s opportunities here for members of the TFN to maybe look at agriculture,” he added. “Also with the partnership with Kwantlen College on a piece of land, that’s a real good step for younger farmers going forward because there just isn’t any.” Both Harris and Chong agreed the amount of land available is becoming scarce for future generations of farmers.

The TFN’s Agricultural Plan states that farmland leases can be negotiated and land brought in to productivity if it’s “not currently required by TFN members.” The First Nation retained an agricultural assistant this summer to help develop farmland leases, which was followed by a request for proposals. The TFN notes two of the three tenants will be organic farming operations.

Although the acreage under new leases is all part of the TFN’s treaty settlement lands, only two of the parcels actually fall within TFN government jurisdiction. The third parcel, 60 hectares (148 acres) on 64th Street that will be farmed by Fraserland Farms, is within the Corporation of Delta. Because the site is not contiguous with the rest of the TFN, it falls under Delta’s jurisdiction.

COMMUTE from page 1 Those leaving Tsawwassen bound for Ladner can stay on 56th Street and proceed to Arthur Drive/53rd Street. Meanwhile, those traveling south through the tunnel headed for Tsawwassen can now proceed along Highway 99 to the new South Fraser Perimeter Road exit. That’s obviously the quicker route compared to the alternative. That alternative, which carried a fair bit of traffic Monday and resulted in long lineups, is to take Highway 17 as far as Deltaport Way before being detoured. Part of the problem appears to be a lack of signage and driver confusion. Delta engineering director Steven Lan said Monday the municipality has been talking with the

province and the Fraser Transportation Group about getting more signs on Highway 99 to inform drivers about the SFPR exits. At Delta council’s weekly meeting Monday, Lan told council that signs had been added in the afternoon and appeared to be helping the situation. He also said that due to the traffic tie-ups caused by the closure, Ministry of Transportation staff said work on the southbound lanes would be fast tracked in order to get those lanes open by today. Lan said municipal staff had concerns about the ministry’s traffic plan before the closure. “There was anticipated to be some traffic issues,” he said, adding staff had commented before the scheduled closure.

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This sign has been causing some confusion for drivers because it fails to note the South Fraser Perimter Road is the route to follow for Highway 99-bound traffic. The sign is being changed. “Certainly the end result today was that it did not work well.” The Optimist also put in a call to the Ministry of Transportation inquiring

about the traffic jam. Also with the South Fraser Perimeter Road, there has been some driver confusion as a result of a sign that lists Highway 1

and Hope as destinations. That sign is being changed to reflect the fact the SFPR is also a route for Highway 99 northbound and the George Massey Tunnel.

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Jet fuel plan gets provincial approval Controversial project will see tankers ply Fraser River en route to tank farm on Richmond side of south arm BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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The controversial proposal to build a jet fuel storage tank farm on the Richmond side of the Fraser River has been given the green light by the province. It was announced last Thursday that Environment Minister Mary Polak and Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman had issued a conditional environmental assessment certificate to Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation. The decision was made after considering a review led by the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office, which concluded the project is not expected

to result in any significant adverse effects, based on the mitigation measures and conditions of the environmental assessment certificate. The certificate includes 64 conditions, which together with the design will mitigate potential impacts of the project, according to the province. The many conditions when it comes to spill and fire prevention, preparedness and response include having at least two escort tugs for each tanker and one tug for each cargo barge coming into the terminal as well as vessels being under the expert control of pilots specifically trained for the Fraser River. Owned by a consortium

of airlines that use YVR, the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation wants to ship jet fuel up the river to a tank farm that would be built on an industrial site on the south arm of the Fraser. An underground pipeline would then send the fuel to the airport. The fuel corporation notes the system will meet the fuel requirements of the airlines and airport for the foreseeable future, and will be constructed to modern building, seismic, fire and environmental codes to achieve the highest levels of safety and reliability. It will also eliminate the approximately 1,000 tanker truck deliveries from Washington state needed each month to meet fuel demand at YVR.

“Public safety and environmental protection are fundamental priorities for this project,” said project director Adrian Pollard. “The spill prevention and response strategies proposed for the Fraser River go well beyond industry standards and best practices. The risk of a spill is low and the response presence designed for this project will benefit all other users on the river.” The project, however, has met fierce opposition from many residents, primarily in Richmond but also some in Delta. Vancouver Airport Project Opposition for Richmond (VAPOR) recently held a media event at Garry Point Park to renew

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Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington and others are upset the provincial government has approved a jet fuel tank farm on the banks of the Fraser River to serve airlines that use Vancouver International Airport. their call for the proposal to be defeated, citing the huge risks to environment and residents. Members noted that despite over 1,000 days of review, concerns have not been answered and the public hasn’t been afforded a hearing. On Friday, the group said it will examine legal options to launch a challenge of the process and approval. Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington, who was at the event, said the project should concern everyone, including Delta where the Fraser estuary is threatened. Following the announcement, she issued a press release stating she has documents that contradict the province’s portrayal of the

environmental assessment process. She alleges the province has been less than honest about reviewing “project alternatives” other than the proponent’s preferred tanker-based choice. Delta council has conveyed a number of concerns but hasn’t opposed the project outright unlike Richmond council. Council here was previously told the number of trucks carrying jet fuel through the municipality was expected to increase to 2,200 round trips a month by 2020. The fuel consortium’s project has the potential to remove thousands of tanker trucks from local highways each year.

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Council calls for review of FSD’s coal proposal Delta to take lead by striking independent committee BY

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Delta council incited applause from many in the gallery Monday night as civic politicians unanimously decided not to support the Fraser Surrey Docks coal terminal proposal until an independent committee is formed to look into concerns. Many opposed to the proposal, one that would see U.S. thermal coal brought via rail, left last week’s meeting frustrated after council deferred a motion requesting an independent health impact assessment of the project. Before the council debate Monday, Mayor Lois Jackson said the decision was made last week to give municipal staff more time to research the issue. “This is a very complex issue, which warrants a detailed review and analysis from all three levels of government,” she said. Jackson also said that as she looked further into the issue and the concerns of opponents, she said it became clear that many do not believe most levels of government, but they do believe Dr. Paul Van Buynder, Fraser Health

health. Authority’s chief mediOpponents want the port cal health officer, who has authority to consider the also voiced concerns about full health and environmenhealth issues associated tal impacts of transporting with coal dust. coal by rail through the Earlier this year, Van Buynder recommended that region. However, earlier this a comprehensive health month, port CEO impact assessRobin Silvester ment be undertold the Vancouver taken for the Board of Trade proposed project. that the required Delta will assessment was ask Port Metro complete. Vancouver to Councillors defer considering Jeannie Kanakos the Fraser Surrey Jeannie and Sylvia Bishop, Docks proposal Kanakos who voted against until recommendeferral last week, dations from an were happy with Monday’s independent interagency review committee, facilitat- night’s motion. “I will be the first to ed by the municipality, are admit that I was disapreceived and implemented. pointed last week... little The committee will did we know we were all include a number of agenpulling on the same rope,” cies and municipalities, Bishop said. “I fully, fully, including Health Canada, fully support this report and Environment Canada, hope that work can begin the provincial ministries quickly.” of health and environKanakos, who has been ment, Metro Vancouver vocal in her opposition to Air Quality, Surrey, New the project, said the motion Westminster and White was “in the right direction Rock. in protecting the environFraser Surrey Docks ment and in responding to recently commissioned its residents’ concerns.” own environmental study Jackson said she hopes that concluded its proposal the committee can start is “not likely to cause sigmeeting as early as next nificant adverse effects” on month. the environment or human

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MURPHY’S LAW I find it hard to keep up sometimes. Are pipelines good or bad? What about rail? Or trucks? Or ships? It’s difficult to know which modes of transportation we should embrace and which ones we should break out the placards to oppose. Last week’s approval by the provincial government of a jet fuel facility on the shores of the Fraser River angered those who feel tankers pose too great a risk to our environment, which, it should be noted, has international significance. There’s no doubt a fuel spill could have catastrophic consequences for the Fraser River estuary, but it’s also clear we’ve got to find a way to get fuel to the airlines that use the economic generator that is the Vancouver International Airport. I recognize the potential threat by doing so via water, yet the ever-increasing number of tanker trucks on our highways, a figure that’s expected to exceed 2,000 round trips a month by the end of the decade, surely must also pose risks, including to human life, should, heaven forbid, an accident occur. If I’m understanding correctly, that means both ships and trucks aren’t so good, which means, believe it or not, a pipeline is the preferred choice of some people. But aren’t pipelines supposed to be dangerous too? I’m watching from afar so perhaps I’m not catching everything, but I’m pretty sure a proposal to pipe Alberta’s oil to the West Coast is causing great consternation over the pipeline itself as well as the prospect of more ships plying B.C. waters to take that oil to the Far East. One alternative being talked about is to transport the oil by rail, however the tragedy in Luc-Megantic, Quebec, provides a heartbreaking example of how that is fraught with danger. Rail, however, is OK to transport coal, as long as it’s “clean” Canadian coal bound for Westshore Terminals at Roberts Bank, not “dirty” U.S. coal destined for the Fraser Surrey Docks. I don’t mean to make light of these weighty issues, but it can seem overwhelming at times to determine what makes sense and what doesn’t when balancing economic and ecological interests. The bottom line is that all methods come with some degree of risk, so regardless of what’s chosen, a threat will always be present. So did the province make the right decision when it comes to the jet fuel tank farm? Given the track record of the terminals at Roberts Bank, it doesn’t look bad, but as opponents quickly point out, it only takes one spill to change all that.

Parents should use noggin by donning helmet when cycling CORRY ANDERSONFENNELL

COMMUNITY COMMENT When Santa comes to Ladner this year, I sure hope he brings a sack of adult bike helmets. There is obviously a shortage, for why else do I regularly observe entire families — mom, dad and one or two little ones — cycling along the road with the kids decked out safely in bicycle helmets while the accompanying adults ride barebrain? According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, helmet use reduces the risk of serious head injury by 60 to 80 per cent, and head injuries account for between 20 and 40 per cent of all bicycling injuries. It’s a smart adult who ensures the children in his or her care wear bike helmets. I wear one myself, and I’ll admit it isn’t the most becoming aspect

of one’s appearance. It does nothing to enhance my hairstyle, and it’s a huge pain to take it on and off every time I want to stop into a store or grab a coffee. And if I leave it on, I always feel like people think I’m trying to draw attention to myself: “Look at me — I ride a bike! I even rode it here because I am just that sort of person. Unlike you, I’m not killing the environment with my car.” But I wear it anyway because I know my skull doesn’t stand a chance against a car or the pavement without it. And most parents must feel the same way, or they wouldn’t bother buckling up the kids under the chin. Bike helmets have been a mandatory for all ages in B.C. since 1996. Other provinces, like Alberta and Ontario, only require minors to wear helmets. Newfoundland and Labrador, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Saskatchewan and the Yukon have no helmet laws. I’m not shocked that helmet laws in these latter provinces have failed to catch on. B.C.’s own passage of the legislation was fraught with controversy back in 1996, and even today some cyclists still advocate

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for the rights of adults to choose if, where and when they wear a helmet. That’s on an entirely different plane of discussion though. Within this column, I wonder only at the logic of the adults who put helmets on kids while riding alongside them as vulnerable to serious injury or even death as an abandoned pet rabbit under an eagle’s nest. And what of the child who questions why he or she has to wear a helmet when mom and dad don’t? I’d love to be a squashed bug on the wall of that conversation. To me, the worst part of this whole scenario is the irony; mom and dad take care to protect the kids, but if the adults are seriously injured as the result of a bicycle accident, the children’s lives will also never be the same again. There are certain things that only adults should get to do: drink wine, watch scary movies and listen to the comedy of Don Rickles all come to mind. Cycling through Ladner without a helmet accompanied by the kids who count on you isn’t one of them. To me, bike helmets are a nobrainer.

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Letters to the Editor

Ottawa allowing port’s interest to trump all others Editor: In an exchange of letters from the mayor of Delta and the federal minister of transport, and as reported in the Optimist on Dec. 6, minister Lisa Raitt seem to infer the operations of Port Metro Vancouver are largely beyond Ottawa’s purview, governance and control. She states the port operates “at arm’s length from the federal government.” Yet

the port’s own website says it is “accountable to the federal minister of transport.” The website goes on to say the port is “clearly focussed on the operational needs of port users and guided by a vision for long term growth ...” That same port authority has the power, directly or indirectly, to expropriate lands, whether in or out of the ALR, and to convert

What appeared at first to be a temporary construction constriction now appears to be permanent. That long sharp curving ramp from Highway 17 onto Highway 99 seems a dangerous spot to also enforce traffic to merge. Tom Griffing

Hunters must be more responsible

Editor: I am very upset with the way some local hunters are treating their prey. Last weekend my parents found a goose in their yard that was fatally wounded with a severely bleeding

public necessity along with the port doing its own environment studies, leaves one with the impression the port is a power unto itself and even beyond the reach of the federal government. Surely this is not what the minister means to infer. Surely she means to say that she, as agent for the federal cabinet, has the power to intervene when the port acts in a way that is contrary

to legislation or not in the public interest. How then does she, as the agent of the federal government, ensure the public interest? Are the interests of Delta and B.C. subservient to the commercial interests of railways and retailers in Eastern Canada and the U.S.? How is the public interest served when coal from the U.S., which cannot be

shipped through U.S. ports, is routed via B.C. to Port Metro Vancouver for shipment to markets in Asia? How is the Canadian public interest served in this application? Does the board of the port have it wrong? I hope the minister can speak out about this as many are forming the impression the federal government does not care. Ian D. Robertson

Hard-working family deserves public’s support

Dangerous spot for traffic to merge

Editor: Does it appear to anyone else that the Ministry of Transportation has stolen the space for a lane of traffic trying to access the George Massey Tunnel from South Delta and exported it toward South Surrey/White Rock?

them to its own use or to a use it chooses for commercial value, all without reference to other levels of government or to the surrounding citizens. It seems the “national interest” and the commercial activities have somehow got mixed together. This, when coupled with the right to be exempt from local regulations with regard to environment and

and broken wing. It was left to die in pain. If hunters want to hunt, they should be responsible enough to follow through and should not leave wounded wildlife to suffer. Toni Johnson

Editor: Re: It’s time to rally around family-run jewelry store, letter to the editor, Dec. 13 I would like to thank P. and D. Gowing for writing their letter in support of Amanda Jewelers, and add my voice to their eloquent plea that the community joins in supporting this hardworking, honest and devoted man and his family. I, too, have been a longstanding customer of the store, where I have bought many pieces, had several lovely items created from scratch, rings sized, watches

repaired and, yes, have left items for sale on consignment, including one that was lost in the break-in. I had just read the article in the Optimist when an employee of the store phoned to tell me my item had been taken. She was phoning all the customers who had been affected, to give them the police file number and name of the constable handling the case. I was much more concerned about Ha, and how he and his family were doing. After making a note of the information, I said I

would stop by as soon as I was able. I finally had a chance to get there a few days later. As I entered the store, it was heart-breaking to see the empty display cases, some still damaged, and the heavy metal gate that had covered the windows and door cut apart. Most of the cases are empty, and everything has been shifted right and left in order to display what is left. This was clearly a targeted theft, which would have been terrible at any time, but particularly so just

before Christmas. For my part, I will be doing as much of my holiday shopping as I can at Amanda Jewelers. I would like to encourage others in our community to please do the same. Even if a purchase isn’t an option, perhaps there is some other way to offer assistance in helping them rebuild their business. Not only is this an opportunity to shop locally and support local merchants, it is also a chance to do something to help such a deserving family. M. Mayson

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Business

Dry cleaners celebrating 50 years Business in Hill family since inception

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Tsawwassen Cleaners is believed to be one of the oldest, if not the oldest, businesses in town. Original owner Peter Hill arrived in Canada from England in the mid-1950s. He had trained as a dry cleaner in England and brought his trade with him to his new home, opening Tsawwassen Cleaners in 1963. The store, which is located under the glass roof in Tsawwassen Shopping Centre, has always remained in its original

location, with the strip mall springing up around it. Little has changed about the way Tsawwassen Cleaners has done business over the years, says current owner Greg Hill, who started at the store at the age of 15 and took over from his father in 2011. Tsawwassen Cleaners still offers full dry cleaning, laundry and alteration services, as well as a drivethru service in the alley behind Rona. Although much has stayed the same over the years, the business did

Greg Hill took over Tsawwassen Cleaners from his dad in 2011. make a big change in 2006 when it went to a more environmentally friendly process of dry cleaning.

“That was a big deal for us,” Hill said. “We were really masters of the old system.” The traditional system, which is still used by the majority of dry cleaners, uses a solvent that produces a toxic sludge that must be shipped off premises to be disposed of properly. Hill said the new system, ipura, uses an eco-friendly solvent. He said they were concerned at first about how the changes would

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affect the finished product but right away they heard only positive feedback from customers. Hill said customers liked the results of the new system, which also allows Tsawwassen Cleaners to clean leather and suede on site. The move attracted quite a bit of attention in the industry, landing Tsawwassen Cleaners on the cover of Fabricare Canada in the fall of 2006.

Hiring climate expected to be moderate in new year

Delta and Richmond area employers are expecting a moderate hiring climate for the first quarter of 2014, according to the latest Manpower employment outlook survey. Survey data shows that 10 per cent of area employers plan to hire for the upcoming quarter (January to March), while seven per cent are anticipating cutbacks. Another 73 per cent of employers plan to maintain their current staffing levels in the upcoming quarter, while 10 per cent are unsure of their hiring intentions. “With seasonal variations removed from the data, Richmond-Delta’s first quarter net employment outlook of six per cent is a decrease of nine percentage points when compared to the previous quarterly outlook,” said Jeff Polkinghorne, of Manpower’s Vancouver office.

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Christmas comes early for Hospice Open Space Yoga’s recent Shopping Day for Hospice has provided the Delta Hospice Society with an early Christmas gift. Open Space owner Michael Rudd presented a cheque for over $3,000, proceeds from the fifth annual fundraiser at his Ladner Village yoga studio. All vendors at Shopping Day committed 15 per cent of their sales to Delta Hospice, except Potters for Hospice, which gave 100 per cent of pottery sales. They collected pottery all year long, including items from Sooke on Vancouver Island and a few special pieces from a well-known Whistler potter. Delta Hospice uses the funds to support programs and services offered in the community such as teen, children and parent grief groups, professional counselling, expressive art and music therapy, volunteer training and seasonal pro-

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Michael Rudd presented Delta Hospice communications co-ordinator Dalyce Wickett (left) and executive director Nancy Macey (right) with proceeds from Shopping Day for Hospice. grams. “The support for this annual shopping day gets stronger each year,” says Delta Hospice executive director Nancy Macey. “Each year Michael and

his wonderful network of vendors exceed the amount raised the year before.” Participating vendors this year included: Potters for Hospice, Sonja Picard Jewelry, The Crows Nest ,

Battery donation powers DSS junior dragster

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The Delta Secondary automotive shop recently received a racing battery pack for its junior dragster project, which will make it the most powerful ever built, according to technology education teacher Casey Mynott. He said the battery pack from High Tech Systems houses 225 horsepower fully charged (peak power) and 169 horsepower under load while operating. The battery weighs only 60 pounds and generates little to no heat while operating, he noted, adding it is the only dedicated lithium racing battery pack to ever hit Canadian soil. With the finishing touches being put on the Junior Dragster, the DSS electric race team hopes to be on the track in Mission when the season opens next April.

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Be the ﬁrst to see the paper twice a week The Delta Optimist, through Vannet Distribution (a division of Glacier Media Group Inc.) is looking for drivers to deliver the papers to the carriers, apartments and businesses in the south Delta area. The successful candidates will be an independent contractor and will be responsible to pick up the newspapers and any other products being distributed and deliver them to locations in speciﬁc zones within the Ladner and Tsawwassen area early Wednesday and Friday mornings. Delivery times begin as early as 2 am. A minimum one ton cargo van is required and a good knowledge of the neighbourhoods and roads is an asset.

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Birders invited to participate in count Annual Ladner Christmas Bird Count, which found the most species in Canada last year, is set for Sunday SANDOR GYARMATI

Bird lovers in South Delta are invited to take part in a Christmas season tradition. Volunteers in Ladner, Tsawwassen and south Richmond are needed for the Ladner Christmas Bird Count, to be held this year on Sunday, Dec. 22. It’s part of a regional Christmas Bird Count, which is part of a much larger count across the continent. It’s a project of the National Audubon Society in the United States and coordinated north of the border by Bird Studies Canada. This will be the 114th year of the Christmas Bird Count, the Ladner edition having joined in the 1950s. The local count usually finishes at or near the top in the country when it comes to the number of bird spe-

cies spotted. Last year, the Ladner count was once again tops in Canada by recording 146 species on count day. Local birders are encouraged to participate in the count in a couple of ways. The first is by joining a small team of birders as it drives and/or walks around a designated area. Experience isn’t essential as teams need drivers, recorders and spotters. The other way to participate is to stay home and count the birds that come to your feeders or in your yard. Bird Studies Canada notes the 114th Christmas count is expected to be larger than ever, expanding its geographical coverage and accumulating information about the winter distributions of various birds. Local counts are named for the centre of the count’s circle. Circles often include

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Local birders spotted 146 species in last year’s Ladner Christmas Bird Count, the most of anywhere in Canada. other communities, which is why south Richmond is within the Ladner count. The Ladner count, which

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usually has several dozen volunteers, also includes Point Roberts, making it one of the few to straddle

an international border. Today, volunteers from every Canadian province and territory, all 50 states in

the United States, parts of Central and South America, Bermuda, the West Indies and Pacific Islands count and record every individual bird and bird species seen in a specified area. “This is not just about counting birds,” said Dick Cannings, Bird Studies Canada program co-ordinator. “Data from the Christmas Bird Count are at the heart of hundreds peerreviewed scientific studies and inform decisions by wildlife managers across Canada. Because birds are early indicators of environmental threats to habitats we share, this is a vital survey of North America and, increasingly, the Western Hemisphere.” For more information about the Ladner Christmas Bird Count, or to sign up to participate, contact co-ordinator Jude Grass at 604538-8774 or judegrass@ shaw.ca.

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Come Worship Together as a Family & Celebrate the Birth of our Saviour

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8 am Service of Lessons & Carols with Holy Communion 10 am Service of Lessons & Carols

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Worship for Wee Ones Story and Song Sermon and Carols Sermon, Carols and Communion

Collecting new items for babies - formula, diapers, clothing etc to be donated to a Women’s Shelter -Fill the Manger on Christmas Eve

Christmas Services December 22nd

Family Service 10:00 am

December 24th

Carol & Candlelight Services 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm

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All Saints Anglican Church 4755 Arthur Drive, Ladner 604-946-8413 • www.allsaintsladner.org Lessons & Carols of Christmas December 22 - 7:30pm Christmas Pageant and Family Eucharist Tuesday, December 24 Candlelight Eucharist Tuesday, December 24 Eucharist 11:00pm Christmas Morning Eucharist Wednesday, December 25 (one service only, no 8:30am Communion) “I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 2:10

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Sunday, December 22nd 10:00 AM: Advent of Love Special Celtic music with guest Julia Lattimer on Violin

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Tuesday, December 24th 5:00 PM: An open Participation Nativity production for all ages.

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Baking has way of disappearing

Don’t forget to be a good neighbour when the mercury drops

For many of us, the arrival of winter means ski season, skating lessons and hot chocolate by the fireplace. Unfortunately for many seniors, winter can lead to isolation, depression and increased fall risk due to weakened muscles. As the temperature drops, anxiety over falls and injuries rises. Many seniors choose not to leave their home for fear of slipping and falling on icy sidewalks, or simply because it is too cold for them. This may mean skipped trips to the grocery store, missed medical appointments and unfilled pre-

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scriptions. “For many seniors, winter is a difficult time of year, often leaving them feeling lonely as they lose touch with their social networks,” says Dr. Grace Park, program medical director for Home Health at Fraser Health. “Dropping by to check in on them will not only brighten their day, but it means you can ensure they are well, and have everything they need.” For more information about seniors’ care and services, visit http://fraserhealth.ca/your_health/ seniors/ or call the Home Health Line at 1-855-4122121.

In recent weeks, I’ve made the time to do some baking. After pouring through the options, I settled on three recipes: Peppermint Chocolate Sugar Cookies, Flourless Chocolate Coconut Drops and Cherry-Pecan Icebox Bars. They were not selected on the basis of being low in fact. Quite the contrary. All call for healthy amounts of butter and sugar, two for chocolate chips, and one for slivers of candy canes. I would make, oh, eight or nine dozen, I decided. I would have them on hand

in cookie tins in case the neighbours drop by. I would leave a couple for Santa on Christmas Eve. I would bring out a plateful when the family was together and enjoying eggnog by the fire. I was pretty darned proud of myself. First up were the Flourless Chocolate Coconut Drops. The kitchen filled with the delicious aroma of chocolate and toasted almonds as the little guys puffed up on the cookie sheets. “Wow,” said the husband, emerging from wherever. “What are you making?” He peered into the oven. “Do you think they’re almost done?” he asked. “Go away,” I said. “They’re for Christmas.” The cookies numbered

44 when placed on the cooling rack. But by the time it came to put them in the cookie tins, they’d shrunk to 39. Next up were Peppermint Chocolate Sugar Cookies. Once again, a spectacular aroma filled the kitchen. Once again, the husband came in from who knows where. “That’s unbelievable,” he remarked. “When can I try one?” “On December 24th,” I said. “And not a day before.” But sure enough, the cookie count on the Peppermint Chocolate Sugar Cookies followed that of the Flourless Chocolate Coconut Drops, whose numbers continued to plummet even though I’d placed them in the freezer. They were 38 when

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Last Minute Shopping at Wild Bird Center

Spoil Yourself Silly

Book in or purchase a Gift Card for any of our Christmas specials in the month of December & receive a gift valued between $5 - $79 from our Christmas Treasure Chest. Some restrictions may apply, please see in store for details.

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A Gift for Everyone on Your List Wild Bird Center - Tsawwassen Town Centre Mallll IGIF FEMD LMOP JNCM IHG K (604) 943-5780 Visit us online at www.wildbird.com/deltaa

December 18, 2013 The Delta Optimist A17

Christmas

Gift Guide

Christmas Shopping

WHOLE BODY VIBRATION TRAINERS Improve blood ﬂow, lose weight, increase balance and ﬂexibility in only 10 min. a day. Starting at $999 Flaman Fitness

in the

>> GEOX

The shoe that breathes South Delta Heels

<< MERRY CHRISTMAS CHICKADEE

Ladner

This Cute Holiday Birdhouse will keep your Birds and their new Family cosy, warm and dry! Wild Bird Centre

>> THE ULTIMATE FUZZY DUSTER

4 piece multi-surface dusting kit with extendable handle up to 6 feet. Innovative micro ﬁbre blind duster plus 2 interchangeable, washable dusting heads. $19.97 Home Hardware Building Centre

Gift Ideas! WIFE

Joseph Ribkoff Novelty Blazer

MOM

OC Sweater Wrap (as illustrated)

DAUGHTER

Harvey’s Seatbelt Bag

SISTER

Sympli Peplum Top

BEST FRIEND

Flannel Pajamas

• Bank of Montreal • Bosley’s Pet Foods • Budget Foods • Café de Gourmet • Evolution’s Hair • Expedia Cruiseship Centre • Expert Hearing • Eyevision Optical • Grapes 4 U • Harbour Barber • Harold Karro, Accountant

• Liberty Tax • Lordco Parts • L & V Nails • Pharmasave • Sara’s Ice Cream • Snap Fitness • South Delta Paint & Design • Speed’s Liquor Store • Sure Copy • Videoland • 30 Minute Hit

GRANDCHILD

Charm Necklace

GRANDMA

FDJ Jeans & Cords

STOCKING STUFFERS Infinity scarves & legwarmers

*Gifts Certificates for Everyone *Complimentary Gift Wrapping

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Ladner Harbour Centre Elliott & Bridge Street in Ladner

A18 The Delta Optimist December 18, 2013

South Delta’s Premier Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Tasting Room ... Give a Gift of Health and Flavour this Holiday Season

Christmas

Gift Guide << GIVE A PUPPY SPONSORSHIP

Great gift idea for a family member who wants a dog, the friend who has everything or anyone else on your list! Help make a visible difference, BC Guide Dogs

>> VARIETY OF GIFT BAGS

For tanning, Infrared Sauna, Spray Tanning, Vibration Machine and Red Light Therapy Machine Hawaiian Beach

<< PAJAMAS

Under the Big Glass Roof Tsawwassen Shopping Centre

Cozy pajamas are perfect for Christmas morning! Huge selection of ﬂannel pajama sets ranging from $64 to $82. South Coast Casuals

604.940.3331 www.coastaloliveoils.ca

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(At the corner of Westminster Hwy. & Minoru Rd.)

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For more savings check out our sale flyer @stillwatersports.ca

STILLWATER SPORTS

4849 Delta Street, Ladner • 604-946-9933

December 18, 2013 The Delta Optimist A19

The Atlantis Full Day Retreat • 6 hours of luxury spa treatments Atlantis Day Spa

<< STOCKING STUFFERS UNDER $10

For friends, relatives & co-workers that miss home – a new line of Soccer & Country gifts souvenirs and boxed biscuits, cakes & chocolates. Celtic Treasure Chest

>> SONGBIRD CLOCK

Hear a different songbird every hour. One of hundreds of different clocks and timepieces from which to choose. The Clock Gallery

Boutique Blanche

at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn

Her store for Christmas stylish fashion Jewellery Shoes Handbags Gift Items Free Gift Wrapping Gift Certiﬁcates In the Lobby of the Coast Tsawwassen Inn 56th Street 604.943.8088

Great eat Gift Ideas r e H d n a m i H for Plus tons of Stocking

December Specials

Guava & Orange Rub Orange spiced sugar exfoliation, followed by warm massage & wrap with guava infused mask, pressure point facial, scalp & full body massage. $135 Winter Manicure & Pedicure A hot oil soak, smoothing sugar scrub, hand & foot mask, cuticle & callus care, hot stone leg massage, 4 coats of OPI polish. $115

Stuffers too!

20 Different Coffee Makers in Stock!

All 30

% off!

PRICED FROM $22 - $169 Delfino • Hamilton Beach • Betty Crocker • Sunbeam • Proctor Silex • Oster and much more! 99

Esthetics & Spa Services

Boutique Blanche

>> SPA TREATMENT

Boutique Blanche

Also know as the “Jiggle Machine”. $29.99/mo 10 minute session per day or $20/mo with a tanning package Hawaiian Beach

Boutique Blanche

<< WHOLE BODY VIBRATION

Boutique Blanche

Gift Guide

Boutique Blanche

Christmas

Boutique Blanche

Purchase our

$25 Home Hardware Gift Card and we’ll give you a $5 voucher FREE

Winter Staycation Skin moisturizing Hydro Facial, Indonesian head, neck & shoulder massage complete this blissful getaway. $155

Oster Blender

Warm buddy animals, Deserving Thyme gift packs, Eminence Travel sets, Gift Card in any dollar denomination, wrapped up and ready to give!

1232 56th St. Delta, www.spatime.ca 604.948.9801

6 Piece Stainless Steel Saucepan Set reg $6999

Sale! 24 $

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Expires December 24, 2013

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604-943-0141

A20 The Delta Optimist December 18, 2013

Christmas is Here! H

Christmas

Gift Guide << AGE DEFYING GIFT SETS

Choose from three different age defying gift sets available and receive a complimentary eye cream valued at $96. Gift sets $285 and include your daily moisturizer and serum. Atlantis Day Spa

o Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho!

>> RED LIGHT THERAPY BOOTH

3 month special includes $100 worth of lotion Hawaiian Beach

<< EXQUISITE SILK & LACE CHEMISE

Limited edition Mary Green exquisite silk and lace chemise with a matching kimono from San Fransisco. Boutique Blanche Intimates

>> BUILD YOUR OWN BASKET

Choose from our variety of items to build a basket like this one – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Condimento, Stuffed Olives, Metropolitan Chef Spices and Italian Pesto. Coastal Olive Oils

STORM SHELTER JACKET FOR MEN AND WOMEN

Features: Water proof • Breathable • 360˚ reflectivity Seam-sealed • Fully lined • Zippered body vents

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December 18, 2013 The Delta Optimist A21

Christmas

Gift Guide

Boutique Blanche Intimates • French Bras and Panties • Beautiful Robes • Flannel Pajamas • Fine Cotton Nighties • Silk Chemises • Free Gift Wrapping • Gift Certificates

<< SHEER MESH BLOUSE Beautiful Elana Kattan blouse in sheer mesh with a glamorous necklace. The latest fashion from Florida. Boutique Blanche

>> BOWFLEX HOME GYMS

Lose weight, build muscle, increase energy! Great for the whole family. Starting at $888. Flaman Fitness

In Breezeway, Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall • 604-943-8306

Burns Bog Conservation Society Give a gift that gives back!

<< GARMIN GPS WATCH

Adopt a peatland animal for that special person in your life.

The Forerunner 10 tracks your distance, pace, calories and personal records. Only $149 the RunInn

Horrors! Slugs are running out fast!

<< DUCK DYNASTY CHIA

Order on our website or drop by our office to pick up.

Uncle Si Robertson and Willie Robertson handmade decorative planter. Watch it Grow! $19.99 ea. Home Hardware Building Centre

www.burnsbog.org

4-7953 120 St., Delta, BC, V4C 6P6

604.572.0373

The Staff at Hawaiian Beach wish you a Merry Christmas Discounted Gift Bag Pricing Includes lotion Expires December 31, 2013

COME HELP US CELEBRATE THE TWO YEARS ANNIVERSARY OF OUR RED LIGHT THERAPY BED

• Infrared Sauna • Mystic Tanning Spray • Vibration Machine • Red Light Therapy • Gift Certificates Available • Discount Gift Bags Look Good and Feel Great. Call and make an appointment for a Mystic Spray Tan Today! 2008

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Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-8 Sat. 9-6 • Sun. 10-6

4814 Haviland, Ladner Village

604-946-1611 www.deltatan.com

A22 The Delta Optimist December 18, 2013 THE

Christmas

CELTIC

TREASURE CHEST BRITISH IMPORTS #14, 7550 RIVER ROAD “four lights east of Deas Isle Tunnel”

DELTA, B.C (604) 940-5366

HOURS: TUES. - FRI. 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. NOW OPEN SAT & SUNDAY www.britisheuropeanimports.ca

DUNBAR STORE OPEN: (7) Seven days 5639 Dunbar Street, Vancouver

604-261-3688

Gift Guide

Take us home with you!

Fill your Christmas Stocking YOUR CHRISTMAS STORE Cadbury Chocolates, M & S Christmas Cakes, Puddings & Biscuits, Shortbread, Thornton Toffee, Candies Sweets & Treats, British, Irish, Scottish & Welsh Teas, Soccer & Country Gifts & Souvenirs

Christmas Morning

Ulster Irish FryFry-up, Scottish, English Breakfast Black & White Pudding, British Style Bacons & Sausages, Heinz Beanz, Potato Scones, Scotch Bread, Chipolata Sausages, Dble Cream, Irish & English Cheeses

Holiday Sale! OFF 20 50% EVERYTHING until Dec. 31 RVCA • Hurley • Billabong Element • Sanuk • Coal

>> MICROCURRENT FACELIFT

Microcurrent Technology is a non surgical face lift that instantly tones, firms and re-educates sagging muscles returning them to their youthful form, while dramatically reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Facial includes Microdermabrasion, skin specific serums, massage and masking. 75 min $150 Spa Time

<< Beautiful Hornby Island Peace Work

by Caroline James in an assortment of sizes and colours Muddy River Landing

Excluding Saxx, Wolf Circus & Spring 2014 arrivals

Adopt a Peatland animal for yourself or that special person in your life. Order online at www.burnsbog.org or pick up at the Burns Bog Conservation Society ofﬁce. Burns Bog

4831 Delta Street 604.946.5211 angelasboutique85@gmail.com

B C C O A S TA L C U R I O S + B L I N G FEATURING POTTERY, JEWELLERY, CLOTHING & HOME DECOR BOOKS AND CARDS BY CHARLES VAN SANDWYK

WE'RE PROUD TO CARRY

Bring a non-perishable food item in for our local food bank and receive 15% off your purchase until December 24th

604.948.9090

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK LOCATED IN

TSAWWASSEN TOWN CENTRE MALL - INSIDE

The Largest Selection of Grandfather, Wall & Mantel Clocks (New, Vintage & Antique) www.theclockgallery.com

Lansdowne Centre Mall

Alderbridge Way & No. 3 Road, Richmond

604-278-1631

>> GIVE A GIFT THAT GIVES BACK

December 18, 2013 The Delta Optimist A23

A24 The Delta Optimist December 18, 2013

Rotarians light up Diefenbaker

Service club celebrates the season by illuminating Tsawwassen park on weekend

PHOTOS BY

GORD GOBLE

Delta councillors Sylvia Bishop, Jeannie Kanakos and Ian Paton (top) turned on the lights while carolers from Beach Grove entertained.

SCAN WITH TO REVEAL PHOTOS

3,000 Reasons to

Give

Three thousand. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how many children in Delta have special needs. But not all of them are getting the help they need. With your donation this holiday season to Reach, you can help us build a child development centre in the heart of Ladner that will help so many more. Three thousand children. Chances are you know one.

Please donate today online at Please www.reachdevelopment.org

donate

at 604-946-6622 or at today online at info@reachdevelopment.org www.reachdevelopment.org a pledge page at at Create 604-946-6622 or at

www.reachdevelopment.org/pledge info@reachdevelopment.org

December 18, 2013 The Delta Optimist A25

. T F I G E R T ’ N O W U O Y T F I G E H T

500

APR†

PURCHASE FINANCING

††

HOLIDAY BONUS CASH FOR A LIMITED TIME

ON VIRTUALLY ALL OF OUR MOST POPULAR MODELS

HURRY IN! THIS HOLIDAY OFFER ENDS DECEMBER 29TH

2014 FOCUS S SEDAN PURCHASE FINANCE FOR

$$99 @ 0.99

APR**

Bi-weekly for 84 months with $0 down.

THE WORLD’S BEST-SELLING CAR NAMEPLATE.‡

$149 @ 1.99

Offers include $1,665 freight and air tax

5.5L/100km 51MPG HWY 7.8L/100km 36MPG CITY ***

WELL-EQUIPPED WITH:

APR**

Bi-weekly for 84 months with $0 down.

$25,264

2014 F-150 SUPER CAB XLT 4X4 5.0L

OR OWN FOR ONLY

$17,449

2014 ESCAPE S FWD 2.5L URCHASE FINANCE FOR FO PURCHASE

‡‡

Offers include $750 in manufacturer rebates and $1,715 freight and air tax

GET

PLUS

500

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HOLIDAY BONUS CASH

6.3L/100km 45MPG HWY 9.5L/100km 30MPG CITY ***

RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL

for up to 60 months on most new 2014 F-150 models.

PLUS

500

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HOLIDAY BONUS CASH

WELL-EQUIPPED WITH:

Front bucket seats. Rear-window defroster. Privacy glass. AND MUCH MORE.

ELIGIBLE COSTCO MEMBERS

PURCHASE FINANCING

10.6L/100km 27MPG HWY 15.0L/100km 19MPG CITY ***

WELL-EQUIPPED WITH:

Active grille shutter system. Anti-lock brakes. Side-curtain airbags. AND MUCH MORE.

APR†

Trailer tow with 4-pin connector. Air conditioning. Cargo box tie-downs. AND MUCH MORE.

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ON MOST NEW VEHICLES

WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). †Between December 16 – 29, 2013, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2014 Ford models (excluding C-MAX, Mustang Shelby and BOSS 302, Flex, Explorer, Expedition, Transit Connect, E-Series, F-150 Regular Cab XL 4x2 (Value Leader), F-350 to F-550, and medium truck) for up to 60 months, to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $25,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 48/60/72 months, monthly payment is $520.83/ $416.66/ $347.22, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $25,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. ††Offer valid until December 29, 2013 (the “Offer Period”) to Canadian residents towards the purchase or lease of most new 2013/2014 Ford models (excluding Focus, Fiesta, C-MAX, Mustang Shelby and BOSS 302, Transit Connect Electric, and F-150 Raptor) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Only one (1) bonus offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle. Taxes payable before offer amount is deducted. **Until December 29, 2013, receive 0.99%/1.99% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a 2014 Focus S Sedan/2014 Escape S FWD with 2.5L engine for a maximum of 84 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $215/$322 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $99/$149 with a down payment of $0 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $618.78/$1,821.39 or APR of 0.99%/1.99% and total to be repaid is $18,067.78/$27,085.39. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$750 and freight and air tax of $1,665/$1,715 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. *Purchase a new 2014 Focus S Sedan/2014 Escape S FWD with 2.5L engine for $17,449/$25,264 after Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$750 is deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after total Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,665/$1,715 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. sOffer only valid from December 3, 2013 to January 31, 2014 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with an eligible Costco membership on or before November 30, 2013 who purchase or lease of a new 2013/2014 Ford (excluding Fiesta, Focus, C-Max, Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV, and Medium Truck) or Lincoln vehicle (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Limit one (1) offer per each Eligible Vehicle purchase or lease, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. Applicable taxes calculated before CAD$1,000 offer is deducted. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for 2014 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, in most new 5.5L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2014 Escape FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic transmission: [9.5L/100km (30MPG) City, 6.3L/100km (45MPG) Hwy] / 2014 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic transmission: [15.0L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.6L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption Available Ford vehicles with will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, vehicle condition, and driving habits. ‡Claim based on analysis by Ford of Polk global new registration for CY2012 for a single nameplate which excludes rebadged vehicles, platform derivatives or other vehicle nameplate versions. ‡‡Based on R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. Total New Registration data for 6-month pre-paid subscription Full Size Pickups per Ford Segmentation as of YTD September 30, 2013. ®: Registered trademark of Price Costco International, Inc. used under license. ©2013 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2013 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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Sales 604•273•7331 Service 604•273•7729 www.richportford.com

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HOURS: Mon – Thurs 8:30am to 8:00pm, Fri & Sat 9am to 6pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm

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Coming Events Clubs & Groups !Do you love to play board games? Are you between 12 and 19 years old? Then come to the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., for a fun night of gaming and free pizza on Thursday, Dec. 19, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Games and snacks provided by Imperial Hobbies.

!CMHA Delta is offering a therapeutic arts program for children 6-12 years old on Tuesdays, 4-5:30 p.m. in the Collaboration room at Delta Manor Education Centre, 4750-57th St., Ladner. Call 604-943-1878 for intake process.

!The Parent-Child Mother Goose program at the Ladner Pioneer Library shares traditional rhymes, songs and stories as tools to strengthen the bond between both parent and child, newborn to 15 months. It runs Fridays at 12:30 p.m., Jan. 10 - March 14. Call 604-946-6215 to register.

!Sit ‘n Stitch at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Do you want to learn how to knit or crochet? Or are you an avid knitter, crocheter, quilter or weaver who wants to meet others and get inspiration or help? Drop by and enjoy the camaraderie of doing needlework with fellow crafters at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., on Mondays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

!The Next Chapter Book Club (formerly Page Turners at the Ladner Pioneer Library) returns to Ladner on Tuesday, Jan. 14. It runs Tuesdays, Jan. 14 - March 4, 2 - 3 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683 - 51st St. The program offers weekly opportunities for adults with differing abilities to read and learn together, talk about books, make friends and have fun in a relaxed community setting.

!Tsawwassen Badminton Club is a friendly and sociable drop-in Club (no upfront membership fees) and welcomes all adult players of all abilities. The Club meets on Mondays and Fridays at Delta Christian School, Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Informal coaching can be given if requested. We have three good courts so plenty of court time! Call Peter on 604-940-0844 for further information.

!Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? Volunteer with Special Olympics Delta. We would like to welcome you into the world of Special Olympics Delta and help you understand the vital impact you will have on the lives of athletes - and the joy they will bring into yours. Please check out www.sobcdelta.org. !Volunteers Needed - Delta Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe in Tsawwassen is looking for volunteers for all shifts. If you are interested or would like more information please call Sandy at 604-948-0660 ext 333. !IODE Boundary Bay Chapter (a registered charitable organization) is seeking new members to help us in accomplishing our busy fall fundraising initiatives. Our chapter primarily supports organizations in the South Delta community and comprises of 18 fun and enthusiastic ladies. We meet the second Tuesday each month from Sept. through June. If you are looking to make a difference in your community and have fun doing it, please call Diane

at 604-948-3198 for further information or to attend our October meeting as a guest. The website for B.C. is www.iodeinbc.ca. Seniors !Sheri’s Saturday Social Christmas Dance is on Saturday, Dec. 21. Doors open at 7 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets are $8 for members, $10 for non-members. Call 604-943-0225. !McKee Seniors Recreation Centre presents Denim & Diamonds - New Year’s Eve Gala on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Cash bar 5 p.m.; dinner 6-7 p.m. Catered by Metro Caterers. Dance to Sincerely Yours 7-10 p.m. Celebrate the New Year at 9 p.m. Accepting donations to the Food Bank. Location: McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave. Phone 604-946-1411. !KinVillage Community Centre hosts New Year’s Eve Frolic on Tuesday, Dec. 31, doors at 7 p.m., salad bar and buffet dinner starts at 7:30 p.m. Dancing from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets are $48 for members, $55 for non-members. Call 604-

Discover and enjoy interactive content with

943-0225.

7 p.m., Christmas Style! Entertain & Be Entertained, at Tsawwassen Arts Centre, finishing the night with a Christmas Sing-a-long. Call 943-9437 for details. $4 admission.

Special Events !The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop Christmas Store, at 4830 Delta St., Ladner, runs until Dec. 21. You can find everything for your holiday and decorating needs. Hours are Monday 1 - 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Proceeds go to patient care & comfort and medical equipment at Delta Hospital. To donate or for information please call 604-946-1455 or check out www.deltahospitalauxiliary. org.

!From Here to There and Back Again, Dec. 1 - 30, at Tsawwassen Library, 1321A St., Tsawwassen. Tsawwassen photographer Ursula Easterbrook will exhibit prints of her five month trip in her Westfalia crossing Canada to Newfoundland and Labrador and back, featuring photos from along the way. !South Delta Artists Guild presents Big & Small at Gallery 1710 until Sunday, Dec. 22.

!Join Canadian Mental Health Association, Delta for a fantastic night of music, featuring multitalented musician, Niall McCarney, of County Carlow, Ireland. Sunday, Dec. 29 from 7-10 p.m. at Fisherman’s Hall, 4481 Savoy St., Ladner. Tickets $25 available at CMHA Delta, 4871 Delta St., Ladner. Call 604-943-1878 or email info.delta@cmha. bc.ca.

The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a nonprofit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@ delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).

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Year of perfection for Junior Bantam Rams Minor football team makes it look easy in unbeaten season that included league and provincial championships The South Delta Junior Bantam Rams officially closed out the 2013 minor football season on the weekend with a year-end wrap up party and there certainly was plenty to celebrate. The Rams dominated from start to finish — culminating their terrific campaign with a 47-8 victory over the Abbotsford Falcons in the B.C. Community Football Association (BCCFA) championship game, held earlier this month at McLeod Stadium in Langley. Not only did the team of 12-and13-year-olds go unbeaten (13-0), it was hardly tested, outscoring opponents by a whopping 41-5 average. After a 9-0 regular season, South Delta made short work of Cloverdale (58-6) and North Delta (55-14) respectively at Dennison Park to capture the Vancouver Mainland Football League title. The boys then moved onto the BCCFA semi-finals where they continued to thrive on home turf in a 49-14 romp over Victoria. The provincial final produced another lopsided against the Valley Community Football League champions. The Rams roster featured nine second-year players at the Junior Bantam level — Morgan Brumby, Michael Calvert, Jarvis Dashkewytch, Eduardo Gonzalez, Douglas Jameson, Ryan Jensen, Andrew Kraft, Billy Matwichyna, Aneel Nijjar, Ethan Prasad and Maxwell Stalling. There were five first-year JBs — Jarrod Bee,

South Delta Junior Bantam Rams team captains with the championship banner and trophy after 47-8 win over Abbotsford in provincial final. Dylan Hampton, Trevor Jones, Jack Mintzler and Anthony Sarra; and another nine who were in their first season of organized football — Niall Cummins, Riley Gookstetter, Josh Issler, Kai Kennedy, Jacob Kirk, Warren Laushke, Daniel Russell, Mattias Simek and Rylan Tjahyana. The coaching staff included: Brent Calvert (head coach), Dan Matwichyna (assistant coach/ defensive coordinator), Jeff

Stalling (special teams), Ward Mintzler (offensive line), Raj Prasad (defensive line), Matthew Kraft (defensive backs) and Peter Dashkewytch conditioning coach). The support staff were: Tom Kennedy (trainer), Terri Calvert (team manager), Stacy Matwichyna (team photographer) and Jill Calvert (team videographer). Jarvis Dashkewytch (offensive tackle), Edurado Gonzalez

(RB/punter) and Michael Calvert (QB/SB) had little time to savour the provincial title before joining the rest of Grade 8 Team B.C. for the FBU (Football University) Tournament in Seattle — Dec. 7-8. The team also handed out a variety of awards at the yearend wrap-up. They included: Most Sportsmanlike (Andrew Kraft), Most Inspirational (Michael Calvert), Wide Receiver (Douglas Jameson), True Grit

(Billy Matwichyna), Defensive Lineman (Jarvis Dashkewytch), Offensive Lineman (Ethan Prasad), Offensive Rookie of the Year (Riley Gookstetter), Defensive Rookie of the Year (Jacob Kirk), Most Improved Offence (Morgan Brumby), Most Improved Defence (Maxwell Stalling), Special Team Player (Edurado Gonzalez), Defensive Player of the Year (Ryan Jensen), Offence Player of the Year (Michael Calvert).

Junior Islanders acquire top pick in midget draft MARK BOOTH

Four trades have gone down during the B.C. Junior “A” Lacrosse League’s off-season and three have been manufactured by the Delta Islanders. New head coach and assistant general manager Greg Rennie continues to reshape his roster, this time sending Randy Jones, Ryan Vogrig, Nick Kapusty and goalie David Mather to the Burnaby Lakers in exchange for the number one overall pick

in next month’s midget draft. “It started with us going to Burnaby and this was probably the third option that came up,” said Rennie. “This is about shaping the roster with the way (assistant coach) Dave (Perog) and I want to play and that’s with speed and transition. “We have a lot of guys (coming to camp) and there is still going to be plenty of tough decisions but this makes it a little easier. David is going to a team where he has a very good chance to be the number one goalie. You also have to give up something

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to get something.” The projected number one overall pick in the draft is Connor Frost who already has signed a National Letter of Intent with the University of North Carolina on a full-ride field lacrosse scholarship. It’s believed the Port Moody native would like to play junior “A” close to home with perennial powerhouse Coquitlam Adanacs. “We’re not oppose to trading (the pick). We still need to talk to Connor and find out what his thoughts are on playing in Delta but we will be doing what’s best for our

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organization moving forward.” Boxla bits... The club also recently announced the intermediate “A” program will be overseen by Kyle Goundrey and Ross Frehlick. Goundrey was a dynamic scorer at every level of lacrosse he played at, while Frehlick enjoyed an outstanding career with the Ladner Pioneers before moving behind the bench with the senior B club. The Junior Islanders will begin formal workouts Jan. 11 at Sportstown in Richmond.

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Atom A1 Storm win silver at Salmon Arm tourney South Delta Atom A1 Storm hockey team headed northeast to brave the bitter cold (lows of -17) for the thrill of a hockey tournament in Salmon Arm. The weekend began with a Friday night encounter Williams Lake. The boys had them on the run from the moment the puck hit the ice. Goals were a plenty in a 9-2 win, ranging from spectacular wrist shots to strong armed backhanders, while a solid defensive core poured on the pressure hemming the puck in the offensive end.

The boys were well rested and got off to a flying start against Kelowna early Saturday morning. South Delta was the stronger team and dominated the game from the outset. The pace was quick and the boys moved the puck beautifully — playing some great hockey. When the dust settled, the Storm had produced a lopsided 11-0 victory. By that afternoon the locals played their last round robin game against West Kelowna, a stronger team, and were fortunate

South Delta Atom A1 Storm enough to pull off 7-2 win. The 3-0 record left South Delta atop Pool B and set-up a Sunday morning semi-final encounter with Langley.

It was the toughest team they had met so far and the competitive level of this game was certainly worthy of a final four match-up. First period action saw

Langley take a two goal lead. The boys battled back, never showed signs of defeat and were rewarded for their perseverance. Through a great deal of hard work they were able to pull out a 5-4 win and advance to the championship game The dressing room was pumped as the boys prepared for the final. Luckily, they had a calm head coach Brent Wheatley at the helm which kept the nerves in check and the players focused on the task at hand. “Let’s take care of our

business” were the sage words of advice uttered by Wheatley each game just before they hit the tunnel. The boys were ready to play but so was a big and strong team from Kamloops. Play was quick and went back and forth for all three periods. Alas a championship was not meant to be, Kamloops potted an empty netter in the final minute in a 5-3 win. Not all was lost as the Storm finished up the weekend as a better team, proud of a winning streak and a second place finish.

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