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Zephyr shows off his frisbee fetching skills with owner Gord Donhou Sunday at the fifth annual Delta Community Animal Expo at Ladner’s Memorial Park. The yearly event featured many activities for both people and pets. More photos on Page 12 and online at www.delta-optimist.com.

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Delta council set to enter school bus funding fray BY

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The municipality is entering the picture in the school bussing issue. Council on Monday agreed with a motion put forward by Bruce McDonald to refer the municipality’s contribution to the crossing guard program to the council/school board liaison committee next week. It will be part of a discussion on the bussing program. McDonald, a member of the committee, said it’s clear provincial funding for the school district’s student transportation budget isn’t going to be restored anytime soon, if at all, so alternatives need to be discussed. To make up for a phased $728,000 funding cut, the district this year eliminated the walk

limit/safety program, although bus service for special needs students will be maintained. The move angered many parents, especially those living in rural areas, who said their kids’ safety was jeopardized. Board chair Laura Dixon recently met with Education Minister Peter Fassbender, asking him to revisit the new funding formula, pointing out the unique geography of Delta. The minister said a technical review committee would examine Delta’s case. McDonald told the Optimist it’s time to see how the municipality can assist parents, perhaps in some kind of partnership arrangement with them, as well as TransLink and the school board. He noted the crossing guard funding for this year, totaling over $93,000, was deferred only

because it all comes from the same pot. McDonald, however cautioned that parents shouldn’t expect Delta to pick up the tab for the bussing program, as was the case with the crossing guard program over a decade ago. “We’re going to look to see what options there may well be. We’ve done in the last few years more cooperative things with the school board than at any time,” he said. Coun. Robert Campbell supported the motion, but expressed concern the government is trying to do more downloading onto municipalities, as was the case when the school district had no funding for crossing guards. Acting mayor Jeannie Kanakos said she wants to ensure that any potential support from Delta wouldn’t come at the expense of crossing guards.

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From police officer to assistant prof Former Delta Sgt. Rick Parent ventures into world of academia & has position with SFU’s school of criminology BY

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Former Delta police Sgt. Rick Parent never imagined he would have ended up where he is today. After almost 30 years in policing, the Tsawwassen resident has ventured into the world of academia, now an assistant professor in police studies in Simon Fraser University’s School of Criminology. He has become well known as an expert in the area of police use of force, police shootings, ethics and accountability. He’s conducted extensive research in these areas and is often called upon to testify in court as an expert witness. He has written dozens of articles, as well as coauthoring two criminology textbooks. His master’s thesis on the phenomenon of suicide by police garnered international attention and he went on to complete his PhD. In 1999 he was awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Meritorious Service in recognition of his research in police shootings. It’s a far cry from where his life was headed. As a high school student from the east side of Vancouver, Parent said he was planning on attending BCIT and pursing a more blue-collar line of work. That all changed after a police officer visited his

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Rick Parent, a former police officer, is an assistant professor in police studies in Simon Fraser University’s School of Criminology. school. After hearing the officer talk about policing, a then 16-year-old Parent started to think that might be a viable career option. It was not a popular opinion at the time, he said, adding police officers were not exactly held in high regard in that part of town. Undeterred, Parent took the advice of a school counsellor and enrolled in the criminal justice program at Langara College in the late 1976. “I never even thought of going to college or university,” he said. And at that point, he had

never even heard of Delta. As Parent and his fellow students prepared for graduation two years later, the class did a tour of the Delta Police Department. “Delta was seen as a small but progressive department,” he remembers, adding it was also looking for new recruits. Parent applied, was hired and officially started his career in January 1980. Over the years, Parent, who retired as a sergeant in 2008, worked in many areas of policing. He was assigned to general patrol duties, the professional

standards unit, recruitment and community policing. He is a trained hostage negotiator and was assigned to the regional emergency response team. He worked on criminal files, traffic enforcement and crash investigation. However, one incident in particular provided the catalyst that propelled him on his current path. Parent was involved in a police shooting. A suspect with a gun was threatening to hurt other people and was shot by police. The suspect lived but the incident stuck with Parent, who started researching shoot-

ings involving police officers. There wasn’t much out there and a lot of what he found was critical of police. “Everything was pretty negative,” he said. “The reality is most police don’t want to hurt people.” Parent was inspired to start researching the matter on his own. “It acted as a catalyst to venture into academics,” he said. “It caused me to stop and think and wonder why police shoot people.” Parent made the decision to head back to school. While maintaining his fulltime duties with the Delta

police and raising a family Parent took SFU classes, mostly by correspondence, and worked towards his bachelor’s degree. He didn’t stop with the BA, however, and in the early 1990s he entered the master’s program at SFU. His thesis, Aspects Of Police Use Of Deadly Force In British Columbia: The Phenomenon Of VictimPrecipitated Homicide, which took three years to complete, received international attention. The media, and those in police training and the academic worlds, were all interested in Parent’s research. He received invitations from all over North America, including from the FBI Academy, to speak on the topic. His research got so much attention that Parent was approached about applying the for PhD program at the university. “That was never my intention,” he said. “It was never a consideration. Next thing you know, I was there.” In 2006/07, SFU was looking for professors for its police studies program. Parent applied and was accepted, officially retiring from Delta police in 2008. In addition to teaching, he also does a lot of writing and research on policing issues and is often called to testify in court or field calls from media outlets following an incident involving police.

Council OKs revised parking time limit in Ladner Village Council on Monday approved a staff recommendation for a revised parking time restriction of three hours throughout the Ladner Village core.

The time limited parking will be enforceable Monday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. The only exception would be a 20minute drop off zone in

front of the bottle depot. Working with the Ladner Business Association, the engineering department also will install new signage to ban overnight parking at

the public lots on Chisholm and Bridge streets as well as Westminster Avenue. Unlike the current parking situation in the village, the bylaws department will

begin enforcing the parking restrictions with tickets. CAO George Harvie said the bylaws department would first concentrate on educating motorists with

notifications before fines are issued. An addition to the bylaw department to have extra enforcement officers monitoring the parking isn’t anticipated.

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Delta greenhouse aims to be sustainable Farmers everywhere are looking to produce food in the most sustainable way possible. Jos Moerman of Sunnybay Greenhouses, a third generation producer, recently took on the sustainability challenge when he built a pepper greenhouse in Delta with various conservation features. Rainwater from the greenhouse roof is initially collected and stored in a large pond at the back of the facility. From there it is pumped to two fresh water holding tanks. When needed, it is taken and mixed with the right amount of nutrients before it is applied, via drip irrigation, to the crop roots. Slightly sloped gutters collect the water and fertilizer that drains out of the growing media and gravity feeds it to a storage tank. This drain water is mixed with the rainwater to get the electrolytic balance right before it is reapplied to the crop. “The cycle is repeated endlessly with no water or nutrients leaving the system,” said Moerman proudly. “Basically, it is like a large green roof system.” In addition to collecting the drain water, the gutters also help the crop to “root in.” More specifically, by having the grow bags on gutters, the coco fiber growing media is warmed to air temperature and roots are stimulated to grow faster and stronger. “A healthy root system is important,” said Moerman, “because it allows the plant to produce more fruit and to better resist pests and diseases.” Healthy plants combined with the

release of “good bugs” to fight insect pests have resulted in less reliance on pesticides. “By closely monitoring the crop for pests and releasing beneficial insects and mites at the right time,” said Moerman, “I haven’t yet had to apply any pesticides this year.” Natural gas is burned during the day to generate carbon dioxide for the crops, which, through photosynthesis, they use to build plant tissue and fruits. The heat generated by the natural gas is stored as hot water in a large tank. Later at night, when temperatures drop, the hot water is circulated through rail pipes located close to crop roots to warm the plants. Keeping the plants warm is complemented by a retractable screen which is computer deployed above the crop at night. “The screen is like a giant blanket,” said Moerman. “It keeps the heat from escaping and I can achieve 40 per cent in energy savings.” The screen can also be used during the day to shade the crop if there is too much sun. The new greenhouse is six metres high, allowing the crop to grow up to five metres tall. A taller crop has many advantages. “I can grow the crop and pick fruit for longer,” said Moerman, “right until the end of November. Other growers have to stop earlier because the plant has no more space to grow.” Another advantage of tall varieties is there are more leaves at the top of the plant. This means the plant is better able to shade the fruits, thus avoiding fruit damage by sunburn. Article supplied by the B.C. Greenhouse Growers Association

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Police chief responds to CUPE concerns Department looking at making changes but public & officer safety remain top priority, says Cessford BY

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The Delta Police Department is looking at making some changes, but public and officer safety remains a top priority says Chief Jim Cessford. “Public safety is a big issue for us in the department,” Cessford said this week. “That’s been my number one priority since I got here.” The chief was responding to concerns voiced by the local union over some possible changes. In recent weeks, CUPE Local 454, which represents civilian staff at the department, has raised concerns over the fact that the department and the Delta Police Board

are considering contracting out dispatch and jail guard duties. “We think that these two functions are important parts of maintaining a safe community, and are integral to having a community policing model that exists here in Delta,” the union states on its website. “They should stay in Delta, under the control of the Delta Police Board.” Last year, the department began negotiations with Surrey RCMP to have suspects apprehended in Delta who are being held in custody overnight or longer transferred to Surrey jail cells. People being held for a shorter period of time would still be kept at the

local station. The union is concerned that this will mean officers will be tied up transporting prisoners to the Surrey RCMP headquarters at Highway 10 and 144th Street. “Why would we want Delta’s police officers to be spending part of their day in Surrey?” Cessford said the move would be temporary until renovations can be done to upgrade the current facility. He said that the current cell block at the headquarters in Ladner is in need of major renovations to ensure the safety of prisoners, officers and staff, which will cost $1-$1.5 million. He said that the police board has approved the

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asked the department to review the proposal and the current system and come back with a recommendation. The union voiced concerns that the change could result in increased response times. “Seconds can save lives, and having local dispatchers can save seconds. They know the local place names, they know the intricacies of our community and they are trained to recognize these places,” the union states. “That can make a huge difference when a caller in distress cannot give a civic address and just say that they are at the Gingell stairs, the River Road horseshoe, the a-frame, watershed or any other local

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MURPHY’S LAW There’s little doubt Ladner Village is in need of some type of parking enforcement. I should know, I’m part of the problem. Most days I walk to work, but when it’s raining, or when there’s golf on TV to watch at lunch, I’ll drive, which means I add to what seems to be a growing number of cars jockeying for a finite number of parking spaces. To be fair, I never park in front of a store, but even snagging a spot in the triangular lot just west of Delta Street is likely forcing a would-be customer to look even harder to find somewhere to park. All those involved in the issue have been reluctant to enforce parking restrictions already posted on signs throughout the village or implement new measures, but the situation has become so problematic it’s finally prompted action. Ridding the streets of employee vehicles — the only folks who would need to park for more than three hours — will undoubtedly free up space for shoppers, and presuming fines offset enforcement costs, it will not be a drain on the public purse. It will, however, have a domino effect. Any time you prevent people from parking in a certain area, or charge them to do so, they look for alternatives — the absolute closest alternatives. The thinking is that employees displaced from village streets will park at nearby Memorial Park and walk to work from there, and although I’m sure some will do so, something tells me others might look for something closer. The same people that didn’t heed multiple gentle reminders about freeing up space for customers to park might not follow the advice and end up at Memorial. After all, if you’re parking in front of your own store or someone else’s, you’re thinking more about your own convenience than the impact you’re having on others. For a business at the north end of Delta Street, Memorial Park can be a three- or four-block walk, which could make residential areas adjacent to the commercial core or private lots within it seem more appealing. Places like Ladner Harbour Centre have already, understandably, put drivers on notice they won’t tolerate all-day parking and I suspect others will be forced to follow suit. I have no doubt that parking enforcement in Ladner Village will result in more spaces available for shoppers, which is the ultimate goal of the longtalked about undertaking. The downside of this effort is that a parking problem might still persist — it will just be in a different location.

Privilege of living near farmland comes with a price CORRY ANDERSONFENNELL

COMMUNITY COMMENT My husband and I carpool to work all summer long. And the conversation every morning as we pass the farm fields in Ladner inevitably goes something like this: “Eww. Is that you?” “No! Are you sure it isn’t you?” “Never in my life. It’s gotta be you.” Of course, the stench prompting this awkward exchange is whatever they use to make the agricultural land around us fertile. So we carry on, holding our noses until we’ve passed this full-on olfactory assault. Often, this can take time, especially if we’re crawling along behind a tractor or some other spiky metal farm implement shedding dirt, hay or potatoes on our hood and windshield. The slow-motion commute gets a bit unnerving when complemented by what sounds alarmingly like gunshot blasts. It’s not hunting season; is someone shooting at us? Crouched low in our seats, we peer

out the windows for the shooter but see only acres of empty blueberry fields. Now, you know the preceding bit is my reliably sardonic, but not necessarily always successful, attempt to humour and inform readers with this column. The truth is, I like living next to farmland, despite the little inconveniences such a lifestyle may bring. Sure, it smells once in a while. Tractors make for a long commute when you get stuck behind them. And the blueberry cannons do tend to wake me early from an otherwise fitful sleep. But on the plus side, I’m proud to live in the same community that actually grows my fruits and vegetables, my house isn’t shoehorned in by cement and concrete, and if the dog could talk she’d emphasize how much she likes the potatoes she finds on the side of the road. I bring these things forward in light of recent controversy over the blueberry cannons farmers use to scare birds from their fields. Ministry of Agriculture guidelines allow the cannons to fire from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. In Delta, farmers must also abide by local regulations calling for a hiatus between noon and 3 p.m. and not closer than 300 metres to residential property. According to members of the group Ban the Cannons,

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certain farmers aren’t adhering to those regulations and life for them has become far short of peaceful. It’s tempting to dismiss their complaints as symptoms of NIMBY, so common in these parts. However when longtime farmer Colleen Terpsma writes a letter to the editor backing the ban, as she did last month, and pleads for someone to “stop the torture of our communities with these barbaric devices,” I’m inclined to pay much closer attention. When I was a kid, and my brother and sisters would fight at the dinner table or in the car or, God forbid, in public, my poor, defeated dad would bow his head, slump his shoulders and sigh, “Why can’t we all just get along?” I’m going to channel that sentiment here, because I can’t stand the idea of this urban/rural conflict threatening what we have here in South Delta, and more specifically threatening the viability of such a vital enterprise. The provincial government had the exact same thing in mind when it enacted the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act in 1995 to prevent poor farm practices and to protect farmers using normal farm practices from frivolous lawsuits and complaints. Seems like a lot of common sense to me. It’s too bad common sense isn’t a crop we can hoe.

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Support is not surprising Artists put together superb show

Editor: Re: Public will definitely talk, but wonder if they’ll be heard?, Community Comment, Aug. 7 I would like to thank Brad Sherwin for his most recent Community Comment that brings attention to the shift in support in favour of the Southlands proposal over the last seven to eight months. In particular, he highlights some very strong support from the last public information meeting hosted by Delta whereby 74 per cent (248) of all the comment sheets were in support of the Southlands project. Sherwin seems surprised that his research would show such strong support. However, this meeting is where much of the public had a first-hand opportunity to assess the community benefits of the project, to view changes to the

Southlands plan and to provide their comments. As Delta went a long way to answer many questions and resolve potential problems, it is not surprising that more people find themselves in support of the Southlands proposal. Sherwin only mentioned there is public support for the housing options provided by the Southlands proposal, however, other major reasons for support are: preserving the natural habitat areas (an area five times the size of Diefenbaker Park), activating and increasing agricultural capacity, connecting Tsawwassen with bike paths and walking trails, the concept of a community farm and, finally, that 80 per cent of the land will be given to the people of Delta for use by the community. This all being said, I recognize that correspon-

dence directly to Delta or comment sheets from a public information meeting area not fully representative of the wishes of the residents of Delta. That is why I am in full agreement with Sherwin that the public hearing in October is the best way to let Delta residents and other affected parties voice their opinion to Delta council. In the meantime, I invite any residents that are undecided or have questions about the Southlands to come by the Southlands Cottage Courtyard in the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall or email Naomi.Shucard@ ImagineSouthlands.ca and I will do my best to provide the necessary information for them to make an informed decision on this important issue. Naomi Shucard Century Group

Editor: I want to share with everyone the message brought by the 2013 juried Oil and Water art competition initiated by the South Delta Artists Guild: that in today’s world, visual art can play a vital role in helping us comprehend our challenges, appreciate newfound beauty, gain fresh insight into weighty problems, and discover the creative talents we all possess which perhaps just need to be tickled into expression. Working for the first time in cooperation with the Federation of Canadian Artists, the South Delta Artists Guild has put together a superb “show and sale” of just over 100 paintings juried from a record entry of more than

350 from all over the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. In oil, watercolour, acrylic, collage, and happy mixes of whatever, scores of artists have put up their best work for us to see, enjoy and comment on. Thanks to the generosity of local sponsors and donors, 20 prizes totalling $3,900 were awarded, the final two going to artists chosen by gallery visitors, to be revealed when Oil and Water closes on Saturday, Aug. 24. The South Delta Artists Guild has turned the Kiwanis Longhouse, their home since 1999, into a first-class Centre for the Visual Arts, where paintings are hung and lit as well as at any gallery in the Lower

Mainland. The volunteers who run the guild are both artists and professionally competent in their contributions to the non-profit society’s success — and we are all rather proud of what we bring to our community. All the paintings are for sale, and there’s work by very well-known and respected artists, and some who are making their way up and will likely surprise you. Oil and Water juried competition continues at the Kiwanis Longhouse, 56th Street at 18th Avenue, Tsawwassen, through Aug. 24, Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Thursdays to 8 p.m.). Come see and enjoy. Noreen M. Fairweather

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Who, I wonder, invented the Cat’s Meow? Or the Chillow Pillow? Or, for that matter, the Pocket Hose? You’ve seen them, I’m sure. They’re those curious products advertised on TV, the ones you’d be unlikely to see at your mainstream retail outlets because of their oddball nature. The Cat’s Meow, in case you’ve missed it, is a kitty toy that promises to get little Tiger out of her slumber and bouncing around the house again. Its “peeka-boo wand” mimics a scurrying mouse, darting here and there beneath a circular mat. I have no idea whose brainchild it was, but I am assuming some focus group got together, intent on identifying First World problems. Cats that needed exer-

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I have no idea whose brainchild it was, but I am assuming some focus group got together, intent on identifying First World problems. Cats that needed exercise? Bingo! Enter the Cat’s Meow! hose? The group would have pondered the issue, and then the light bulbs would have gone on. Inside the pocket, of course! Let’s create a hose that fits in your jeans, but grows to a standard size when you turn on the water!

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Initially a popular quilt exhibit, the addition of the classic cars came a few years after its inception. The free event typically attracts hundreds of classic cars from around the region as many vintage car owners have attended the show every year to proudly show off their restored vehicles. Each year a myriad of colourful and creative quilts are put on display in many village business windows while the cars are displayed along 48th Avenue and Delta Street.

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Car enthusiasts from far and wide will descend on Ladner this weekend for the 10th annual Ladner Village Quilt Walk and Classic Car Show. The free, family-friendly event hosted by the Ladner Business Association and The Quilted Bear typically attracts more than 10,000 people and hundreds of classic cars and colourful quilts to Delta Street and 48th Avenue in the heart of

Ladner Village. This year, organizers are expecting about 400 vehicles as car enthusiasts from around the region arrive in Ladner Village to proudly show off their labour of love — from Cadillacs and Austin Minis to hot rods and muscle cars like Camaros and Corvettes. “We have all demographics attend,” says Amanda Klaver, one of the event organizers. “Young kids

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that dance by the stage and enjoy some old fashioned vendor food all the way to seniors that make their way around reminiscing back in the day when they had drove a vehicle similar. This event is to give the community a fun filled, free family day.” There will be more than 30 vendors and sponsor booths set up, including those with car trinkets and memorabilia.

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More than 100 quilts to hang in village Once again this year, Ladner will get an extra splash of colour as quilts of all shapes, sizes and styles go on display during the annual Ladner Village Quilt Walk and Classic Car Show. More than 100 quilts will be put on display starting Saturday evening for the yearly event that combines quilts and classic cars. One of the organizers, Dawn Fielden, who owns The Quilted Bear with busi-

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The Delta Museum is getting into the spirit with a special display. In honour of the annual Ladner Village Quilt Walk and Classic Car Show, the museum has pulled out a number of quilts from its archives for its Historical Quilt Walk display. The assortment of handmade quilts dates back to the mid-1800s and will be on display during Sunday’s show. Traditionally, women made quilts as gifts to mark special occasions, such as weddings or the birth of a baby. Many of the patterns incorporate smaller pieces of fabric from worn out

clothing and served to become historical documents for the quilt maker and his or her loved ones. This year, the museum has a new addition to the collection, a “crazy” quilt that dates back to the late 19th century, says museum curator Darryl MacKenzie. “We’re very pleased to have it.” The quilt was made by Mary Raby Cruikshank and, based on the fabric used, MacKenzie says, dates back to the late 1800s. The quilt features a background of mostly dark swatches of fabric with bright and colourful pieces added in and joined together with decorative embroi-

dery stitches. One of the more wellknown quilts at the museum is also done in the crazy quilting style, created by Delta pioneer Isabella McKee Curtis in the 1880s. The museum’s quilt collection is one of many from across the country that will be featured in an online exhibit through the Textile Museum of Canada, which is based in Toronto. The exhibit should be up and running in early 2014. The antique quilts will be on display throughout the museum’s recreated period rooms from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is by donation.

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Hot rodder fell hard for his K31 Ford Jim Stimson gets a twinkle in his eye as he revs the engine of his modified 1931 Ford hot rod and takes off down the street. “I always, always had an interest in vintage cars and hot rods,” he says. Although the restoration and modification of the vehicle wasn’t a labour of love for Stimson, it’s been the apple of his eye for the better part of the last decade. He’ll be showing it off at the Ladner Village Quilt Walk and Classic Car Show for the first time on Sunday. Stimson, president of the Little House Society, bought the modified fivewindow coup hot rod from friend Roland Kirouac in Dryden, Ontario nine years ago when he was in town for a community substance abuse education event. Kirouac was supposed to drive him to the airport but asked if he wanted to stop by his house to check out some cars before leaving town. It was love at first sight as the garage door was raised to reveal the classic car that had been painstakingly rebuilt and modified into a hot rod by Kirouac’s late father, Joe Kirouac. “I just about started drooling,” he says with a laugh. The senior Kirouac made restoring old cars a hobby in his later years. He picked up the ‘31 Ford in 1976 in a community in rural Manitoba. It needed some work

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son drove it from Dryden to Quesnel, where Stimson was living at the time. Stimson has been enjoying it ever since and likes to spread that enjoyment around. In order to keep his promise to his friend, he willed it to his eldest son. “I wanted a driver,” he says of what he was looking for in a collectable car, adding he didn’t want one that would just be put on display. “I also wanted to give pleasure to old folk and younger folk.” He regularly drives it around town — as long as the weather is nice — and delights in seeing people’s reactions, especially the older generation that remembers the original. He’s always willing to talk with those admiring the car, and sometimes even takes them for a ride.

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A24 The Delta Optimist August 14, 2013 Coming Events Clubs & Groups #Tony Prophet is a seasoned entertainer, great singer and a masterful guitar player who always gets any crowd involved in the fun. With a bag of kid-sized costumes and energized songs like “Splish Splash” and “Good Love,” he’ll have you dancing and signing along. All ages welcome on Wednesday, Aug. 14 from 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. at George Mackie Library, 8440-112th St., 1 - 1:45 p.m. at Tsawwassen Library, 1321A 56th St. and from 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. #The Crown Victoria Association will hold a car show at Memorial Park in Ladner on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. #The Point Roberts Yacht Club will be hosting an open house on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Point Roberts Marina on E-dock from 2 to 5 p.m. This is a good opportunity to learn more about the club’s cruising, racing and social activities. The commodore, Dan McGreer, will be on hand to answer questions.

#AmbassadorsTsawwassen Toastmasters meet on Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at South Delta Little House, 5061-12th Ave. Join in as we provide a supportive positive learning experience in which our members and welcomed guests are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in a greater self-confidence and personal growth. For more info call Wendy Terriff 604-9482396 or visit www.ambassadorstoastmasters.org, find us on Facebook & Meet Up. #Delta Hospice Volunteer Training Program - Starts Sept. 16 and runs through Oct. 24. Sessions will be Monday and Thursday mornings, 9:30 a.m. - noon. Please call our Centre for Supportive Care at 604948-0660 for registration information. #Delta Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe in Tsawwassen is looking for volunteers for Thursday evenings, Friday afternoons, Saturday morning and afternoon shifts. If you are interested or would like more information please call 604948-0660 ext. 333.

#Tennis lessons and coaching for kids age 4 to 18 are available at Sunshine Hills Tennis Club for all skill levels from Beginner to Advanced. Visit www.sunshinehillstennisclub.ca for info and registration form for summer camps in July and August. #French language preschool Lutins du Bois is still accepting the applications for Sept. 2013. NonFrench speaking children welcome! 785-49th St., Tsawwassen (located in Ecole du Bois-Joli). Call 604-948-1222 or e-mail lutins_du_bois@csf.bc.ca. #Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop needs Tuesday men. If you have some time to spare and would like to make a difference in your community, the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop needs your help on Tuesdays. We are looking for two to three strong and cheerful “front” men to unload and organize donations, help customers and join the friendly group of volunteers who staff the Thrift Shop on Tuesdays. This is an important position. All proceeds go to patient care and comfort and medical equipment

at Delta Hospital. Drop by and meet the Tuesday Supervisor or fill out an application for our Coordinator. Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop is located at 4816 Delta Street, or call 604-946-1455 for further information. Seniors #KinVillage Travel hosts a trip Monday, Sept. 9 with a buffet lunch at Newlands Golf & Country Club, time at the casino or at Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery. Tickets are $57 including tax and gratuities. Call 604-943-0225. #KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen, Christmas Market notice to vendors: The market is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23. To reserve your 6’ table for $35, call reception at 604-943-0225 or purchase from reception, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Limited number of tables available per category so book yours now. Special Events #Car boot sales hosted by the Cammidge House Volunteers at Boundary Bay Regional Park take

#Ambassadors Tsawwassen Toastmasters will be having a special Awards Night in conjunction with a Speech Spotlight Wednesday, Aug. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. David’s Anglican Church, 1115-51A St. Delta. Speakers will be Alan Warburton (District 21 International Speech winner) and Ambassador’s very own Wendy Terriff (District 21 International Speech Contest finalist). #The annual Tsawwassen Car Show takes place Aug. 25 at the Tsawwassen Legion. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and costs $15. The car show Starts at 10 a.m. at the Legion’s parking lot. #22-1835-56th St. Contact 604-943-0232 for more information.

Arts #Tsawwassen Arts Centre Gallery presents “Evolution” by SNL149 Aug. 1 - Sept. 15. Join Dennis Walsh for the Artist Reception Thursday, Aug. 15 from 7:30 - 10 p.m. at 1172-56th St., Tsawwassen. Please call 604-943-9437 for gallery viewing times. #The South Delta Artists Guild’s annual premier award winning show “Oil and Water” now on until Aug. 24, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday for this show at the Kiwanis Longhouse Gallery, 171056th St., Tsawwassen. A must see show with paintings from artists living around the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. Visit www.southdeltaartistsguild. com for more info. 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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Coming within a goal of knocking off the five-time defending champion in the deciding game of a championship series is nothing to hang your head about. It still couldn’t erase the bitter taste left in the mouths of the Ladner Pioneers. The senior “B” lacrosse club roared back from a 51 deficit to take a third period lead against the Tri-City Bandits, only to fall 9-8 on Sunday night at Sungod Arena. The loss was the first for the home team in the best-of-five series as Ladner had taken a 2-1 advantage with an 8-6 win on Thursday, only to see the Bandits respond on Saturday with a 12-6 triumph in Port Coquitlam. The Pioneers looked poised to win their first B.C. title since 2007 when they came out storming to open the third on a pair of goals from Cam Taylor and another from Scott Boyle to take their first lead with the period not even four minutes old. However, the Bandits answered with a two of their own and would eventually score a shorthanded breakaway goal with just over three minutes remaining which ended up being the difference. “The way the games had gone all week, we knew it wasn’t over,” said Pioneers head coach Bob Taylor of the Bandits late surge. “That’s where we really missed some of our seasoned veterans.” Even with a championship on the line, the Pioneers struggled to fill their roster. Injuries, work commitments and even other activities left the club no choice but to dress goalie Nathan Wilson as a runner. Jared Wheatley broke his jaw in game three and Mike Vincent was sidelined early in game five. Perhaps the greatest loss was captain David Yee whose work schedule was shifted to afternoons, making his availability limited the entire series. “We were missing four regulars tonight including our captain who brings a lot of heart and soul to this team,” said Taylor. “I don’t care about losing to them. What really hurts is losing because we didn’t have our best team on the floor tonight. It’s just really tough to win with such limited roster spots.” The Pioneers were the best team during the West Coast

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Ladner Pioneers Baun Adlington and Clay Collison team up on Tri-City Bandits Anthio Yuen during game five of the provincial senior B lacrosse championship series on Sunday at Sungod Arena. The Bandits won their sixth straight title with a 9-8 victory.

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Boxla bits... Pioneers president John Burr is already guaranteeing the club will participate in the 2015 President’s Cup back east should it be fortunate enough to earn a berth. Both the Pioneers and Bandits informed the league it would not be going back to to Quebec to participate in this year’s tournament. The only WCSLA to do so was Nanaimo. The trip is estimated to cost over $40,000 with the players asked to pick up almost the entire bill. “We will never turn down a chance to play in the President’s Cup again,” said Burr. “We have two years to get it done and we will be doing a lot of fund raising and getting some sponsors on board. We have some ideas. “These guys need the experience to see what the rest of Canada has to offer (for senior B lacrosse) and just how B.C. teams stack up against them.”

Senior Lacrosse Association regular season and hoped to be even better at the July 1 league roster deadline but a couple of potential senior “A” player signings fell through. Meanwhile, the Bandits did add some talent which helped close the gap on Ladner and second place Nanaimo. It leaves a relatively young team with some unfinished business heading into 2014 when Tri-City is guaranteed a berth in the President’s Cup national championships as the host team, meaning two B.C. clubs will be in the tournament. “Right now we can’t sit back and say we completed the job,” Taylor added. “Our business isn’t finished until we have a (provincial) banner and we’re bringing the President’s Cup back to Ladner. I know some guys have already looked past this year and say we have to be there next year.”

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Collings guides Team B.C. to softball gold

Gord Collings has a golden touch when it comes to coaching B.C. teams at multi-sport events. Two years after guiding B.C. to first place at the Western Canada Games, the Tsawwassen resident has

done it again — this time at the Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke, QB. After finishing fourth in the preliminary round with tight losses to Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba, British Columbia fought

Ladner’s Dalton Boon won five medals in the pool at the Canada Summer Games including a pair of gold.

all the way back to defeat those three very same teams in the playoff round to win their third consecutive gold medal at the Canada Summer Games. B.C. avenged each loss taking out Ontario, before slipping past Quebec 2-1 in the semi-finals. The impressive run was completed with a 9-1 mercy rule win over Manitoba. “I’m so proud of the girls for not giving up,” said Collings. “They all demonstrated a great deal of tenacity throughout the tournament and I couldn’t be prouder.” On the soccer field, Delta’s Sessen Stevens, Alessia Azermadhi and Jasmine Mander helped B.C. cap a perfect 5-0 week with a 3-2 win over Quebec in the gold medal game. In the pool, Ladner’s Dalton Boon capped a tremendous week by winning his second gold medal, this time capturing the men’s Para 50 free with a time of 26.94 which tied the S14 Canadian record. Earlier, the Winskill Dolphins Swim Club member won the men’s 100 free (58.67) and earned silver in the 200/400 free and 100 breast. He also added a bronze medal in the 100

back. Tsawwassen’s Jonathan Kraft, who began his career at Winskill and now trains with the UBC Dolphins, was a member of the bronze medal winning 4x100 free relay team. Meanwhile, Courtenay

Rekis enjoyed a strong showing in the pool — reaching the finals in the Special Olympics 100 free, 50 free and 100 back events. Rekis trains with the Winskill Otters and with the B.C. Special Olympics program.

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IN TOTAL PRICE ADJUSTMENTS On most new 2013 models (F-150 Super Crew Platinum 4x4 5.0L amount shown)

14,000 *

F-150 OFFERS

2013 F-150 XLT

SUPER CAB 4X4 5.0L

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PAYLOAD‡ POWER‡

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

Employee Price Adjustment/// $4,423 Delivery Allowance /// $7,250 Total Price Adjustments /// $11,673

29,226 *

OR LEASE FOR ONLY

PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS WITH APR $1,500 DOWN.

SUPER CAB OFFERS INCLUDE $11,673 TOTAL PRICE ADJUSTMENTS AND $1,700 FREIGHT & AIR TAX.

OR STEP UP TOTHE F-150 XLT SUPER CREW 4X4 5.0L FOR ONLY

SUPER CREW OFFERS INCLUDE $11,079 TOTAL PRICE ADJUSTMENTS AND $1,700 FREIGHT & AIR TAX.

15 MORE A MONTH ††

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 may be cancelled 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. †Ford Employee Pricing (“Employee Pricing”) is available from July 3, 2013 to September 30, 2013 (the “Program Period”), on the purchase or lease of most new 2013/2014 Ford vehicles (excluding all chassis cab, stripped chassis, and cutaway body models, F-150 Raptor, Medium Trucks, Mustang Boss 302, Shelby GT500 and all Lincoln models). Employee Pricing refers to A-Plan pricing ordinarily available to Ford of Canada employees (excluding any CAW-negotiated programs). The new vehicle must be delivered or factory-ordered during the Program Period from your participating Ford Dealer. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. *Purchase a new 2013 Focus S Sedan/2013 Escape S FWD with 2.5L engine/2013 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-150 Super Crew XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine $16,779/$22,204/$29,226/$31,720 after Total Price Adjustment of $870/$995/$11,673/$11,079 is deducted. Total Price Adjustment is a combination of Employee Price Adjustment of $620/$995/$4,423/$3,829 and Delivery Allowance of $250/$0/$7,250/$7,250. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Total Price Adjustment has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,700/$1,700/$1,700 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. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Until September 30, 2013, receive 1.99%/4.99% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a 2013 Focus S Sedan/2013 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 $214/$314 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $99/$145 with a down payment of $0 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $1,209.67/$4,148.90 or APR of 1.99%/4.99% and total to be repaid is $17,988.67/$26,352.90. Offers include a Delivery Allowance of $250/$0 and freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,700 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. ††Until September 30, 2013, lease a new 2013 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-150 Super Crew XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine and get 0.99% annual percentage rate (APR) financing for up to 24 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $29,226/$31,720 at 0.99% APR for up to 24 months with $1,500 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $374/$389, total lease obligation is $10,476/$10,836 and optional buyout is $19,223/$21,400. Offers include Delivery Allowance of $7,250. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after any price adjustment is deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,700 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. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions apply. Excess kilometrage charges are 12¢per km for Fiesta, Focus, C-Max, Fusion and Escape; 16¢per km for E-Series, Mustang, Taurus, Taurus-X, Edge, Flex, Explorer, F-Series, MKS, MKX, MKZ, MKT and Transit Connect; 20¢per km for Expedition and Navigator, plus applicable taxes. Excess kilometrage charges subject to change, see your local dealer for details. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for 2013 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, 5.5L/100km (51MPG) Hwy]/2013 Escape FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic transmission: [9.5L/100km (30MPG) City, 6.3L/100km (45MPG) Hwy]/2013 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 will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, vehicle condition, and driving habits. ‡When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost 4x2 and 4x4 and 6.2L 2 valve V8 4x2 engines. Max. payloads of 3,120 lbs/3,100 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8/3.5L V6 EcoBoost 4x2 engines. Max. horsepower of 411 and max. torque of 434 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. Class is Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR. ‡‡F-Series is the best-selling pickup truck in Canada for 47 years in a row based on Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association statistical sales report, December 2012. ©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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