Delta Optimist September 11 2013

Not giving up

Protesters back at site of port’s habitat work

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Biking to Southlands

Century Group event draws hundreds

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Suburbanites spend a Day at the Farm!

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Norman Tamboline gets ready to take guests for a hayride as Coun. Ian Paton helps familiarize them with a little Westham Island history during Day at the Farm last Saturday. See more photos on Page 20 and at www.delta-optimist.com.

A Surrey shooting victim who fled the scene over the weekend turned up a few hours later in Ladner.

At around 11 p.m. Friday, Surrey RCMP responded to reports of gunshots at 90th Avenue and 128th Street.

Upon arrival, officers found about 10 men fighting in Robertson Drive Park. One man was found suffering from a nonlife threatening gunshot wound to the stomach.

A few hours later, at about 1 a.m. Saturday, Surrey RCMP received a call from Delta Hospital where a 19-year-old man had turned up with “injuries consistent with a gunshot wound to one of his hands,” said RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Bert Paquet.

He said officers spoke to the man, who admitted he was at the scene of the shooting in Surrey.

Tsaw. house is gutted by blaze Occupants get out safely as fire rips through 52nd Street home BY

JESSICA KERR

jkerr@delta-optimist.com

Three people have been forced from their home following a fire in Tsawwassen over the weekend.

Ken Sim, deputy chief with the Delta Fire Department, said firefighters were called out to the home in the 1200-block of 52nd Street just before 4 a.m. Saturday.

When crews arrived, he said,

the three occupants of the home were all out and accounted for. No one was injured in the blaze.

Sim said the fire was not fully involved when firefighters arrived, but it took some time to extinguish as it spread.

“It pretty well was fully involved,” he said, adding the house is “not in good shape” after the blaze.

“We had crews on scene all day

putting out hot spots.”

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, although it does not appear suspicious, Sim said. It appears to have started in the bedroom area of the two-storey home, he said.

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Firefighters continued to deal with hot spots throughout Saturday following an early morning fire.

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Protesters won’t give up fight

Blockade set up for three hours in Boundary Bay Monday morning at site of port’s habitat restoration project BY

JESSICA KERR

jkerr@delta-optimist.com

Protesters were out again this week as Port Metro Vancouver continues its habitat restoration work.

A group residents opposed to the salt marsh restoration project in Boundary Bay arrived at the dike at the foot of 64th Street in Ladner at 6 a.m.

Monday in an attempt to block work crews.

“We let them do their protest,” said Gord Ruffo, project manager with the port authority’s habitat banking program, adding that once the protesters left around 9 a.m., crews got to work.

Port Metro Vancouver is undertaking a series of habitat compensation measures in Delta in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) in what it calls its “habitat banking” program.

The projects in Delta include salt marsh restoration at five sites in Boundary Bay and Roberts Bank. The work includes the removal of many of the logs that have accumulated

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Port Metro Vancouver habitat restoration work continues on the Boundary Bay foreshore where logs are being removed. in the area, which the port maintains are suppressing growth.

“This is a good news story,” Ruffo said. “We’re creating large areas of habitat.”

Not everyone agrees.

When work began last Tuesday, about 30 people opposed to the work made their point with a “log-in.”

Protesters sat on logs as crews began the work of identifying logs that should

not be removed and ones that could potentially have First Nations uses.

Since then, work has continued and the protest has escalated.

“I think that we were so stunned by the level of destruction out there,” Cliff Caprani of Citizens Against Port Expansion (CAPE) said Monday.

The group, along with Against Port Expansion, has been vocal in opposing

the restoration work and the habitat banking program.

Against Port Expansion’s Roger Emsley said last week the small quantities of wood debris increase the value of the salt marsh as they provide refuge for small mammals. The logs also provide perching areas for the birds of prey that visit the area.

He also said there was no public consultation on the project before it went

ahead.

“There is absolutely no need to restore it because it’s perfectly healthy,” Emsley said, calling the port authority’s project a farce and a waste of money.

“This is a perfectly healthy environment and needs to be left well enough alone.”

Port Metro Vancouver is planning to complete a series of compensation projects in order to obtain

“habitat bank credits” in advance of constructing Terminal 2, a proposed three-berth container facility at Roberts Bank.

In response to the outcry against the projects, last week it released what it called a “fact sheet” on the “myths” versus “reality.”

The port authority maintains there has been consultation with Delta and Tsawwassen First Nation. In the fact sheet, the port authority states: “The Boundary Bay Salt Marsh Restoration Project design and plans have been developed by professional biologists and have been reviewed by DFO, MFLNRO, Nature Trust of British Columbia and Metro Vancouver.”

Ruffo said while the project has drawn criticism, the port authority is also hearing from many dike users who are in favour of the project.

The work must be complete by Sept. 30 to avoid potential conflicts with snowy owls, which migrate to the area. Ruffo expects the project to be completed close to that deadline.

Proposed TFN incinerator still a contender

Region’s Zero Waste Committee extends deadline, expects to have shortlist of preferred sites by end of year BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Metro Vancouver is entering a site identification phase to select where a new regional waste-to-energy incinerator should be built.

The region’s Zero Waste Committee last week received an update on where it’s at as far as the selection process, agreeing to extend the deadline for applicants wanting to identify sites for another couple

of months. Metro will have a shortlist of preferred sites by the end of this year.

Already with a large area within its 132 hectares (330 acres) of industrial land zoned for a potential waste-to-energy facility, the Tsawwassen First Nation remains one of the contending locations. Aquilini Renewable Energy, owned

by Vancouver Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini, is part of the privately-held Aquilini Investment Group

Incinerator ash at landfill

A report to the Zero Waste Committee last week noted some leftover bottom ash from the region’s only garbage incinerator in Burnaby is testing positive for high levels of leachable cadmium.

As a result, the bottom ash is being temporarily stored at the Vancouver Landfill at Burns Bog until further analysis is complete.

The report notes rechargeable batteries are the primary source of cadmium in the waste stream, and various sources suggest the number of rechargeable batteries in the stream, and potentially the amount of cadmium in bottom ash, is increasing over time.

A bottom ash management plan has been submitted to the Ministry of Environment. Metro Vancouver says it will work with the ministry, the City of Vancouver and Delta to finalize the plan.

that’s partnered with the TFN on the proposal.

Earlier this summer, Aquilini Renewable Energy made the region’s initial shortlist of proposals vying to build a waste-to-energy facility, which would handle up to 370,000 tonnes of residual waste annually.

The recommended criteria for site selection include a number of factors that could be favourable for the TFN, including size and its location within in an industrial area. As far as transportation logistics and impacts, the First Nation’s proximity to the highway network, including the South Fraser Perimeter Road, could also be a factor.

Having sustainability as far as being part of a district energy system could also work in the TFN’s favour.

“Depending on the technology, locating a WTE facility near potential heat customers may provide the opportunity to develop a district energy system. A district energy system could

A waste-to-energy incinerator is proposed for the Tsawwassen First Nation. provide economic opportunities for the host community, and reduce the overall impact of the WTE facility and district energy system by displacing natural gas normally combusted by those customers,” according to the tender details outlining the potential site identification.

Noting the Aquilini bid still has to work its way through a lengthy and detailed process, competing with a number of other

bids, Chris Hartman, CEO of the TFN’s Economic Development Corporation, told the Optimist last week that a WTE plant could help provide power to the thousands of new homes that are to be constructed at the First Nation, as well as industrial users and businesses.

Something else in the evaluation criteria that could help the TFN is the cost to Metro Vancouver to option a potential site

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to ensure its availability.

Although the TFN wouldn’t be able to sell its land outright, the First Nation has the ability to provide a long-term lease if members choose to do so. Examples can be seen in the 99-year lease for a shopping mall development and the 60year-lease for the recently announced port container inspection facility.

What’s not clear is if the TFN site would meet air emission requirements.

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It will be open for the public to watch.

Cotter Architects and Century Industries Ltd. will make the presentation, but will only take questions from committee members.

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converging at the site of the A parade of bikes proposed market square. stretched along 56th Street Attendees had an opporSunday as Delta residents tunity to tour the vast had an opportunity to property on their bikes, by explore the Southlands foot and by hay wagon. For at the Century Group’s many, it was Southlands the first time Bike-In & they were BBQ. able to expeOver 200 rience the cyclists gathenormity of ered in the the property. afternoon at “I knew the Southlands the Bike-In Cottage would be Courtyard at successful the Tsawwassen because of Town Centre the strong Mall to particisupport we pate in a bike are receivprocession to SUBMITTED PHOTO ing in the the Southlands Cyclists descended upon the community, farm. While but we were waiting for the Southlands Sunday. surprised to biking to begin, bikers received complimen- have close to 500 people show up to an event that we tary bike tune-ups by Delta just started planning a few Bike Company. weeks ago,” said Southlands After welcoming everyproject manager Brad one to the event, Century Semke.

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LIVING MATTERS The husband and I are drawing a blank. This is something that’s happened before.

In fact, it’s happened pretty much every year for as long as I can recall, usually right about now.

The weather will threaten to turn for the worse, and we’ll look at each other, confused.

“Oh, dear,” one of us will say. “It’s supposed to rain on Saturday. And on Sunday, too.”

We will cast back our minds to those long-ago rainy weekends.

“What did we do when it rained?” we’ll ask each other.

There won’t be an easy answer.

Truth is, we’ve been amusing ourselves outside for as long as we can recall.

Biking. Swimming. Hiking.

Picnicking. Golfing.

Sitting.

We’ve been hanging out at farmers’ markets and on ball field bleachers and on restaurant patios and on the sundeck, within arm’s reach of the barbecue. We’ve wandered seawalls and kicked back at the beach and sipped wine on cottage verandahs.

“Won’t exactly be beach weather this weekend,” I muttered.

“And all those patios will be closed,” added the husband.

“Honestly,” I said. “I haven’t the foggiest what we used to do. But we should come up with some ideas.”

I grabbed a piece of paper.

I wrote: Mall. I wrote: Roller rink. I wrote: Baking.

The husband looked at me.

“The mall?” he asked.

“Why would we go to the mall? We’d only want to spend money.”

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“Well,” he offered, quietly. “We could go to a matinee.”

“There’s NOTHING decent playing right now!”

I said. “Besides, matinees last all of two hours! We have all of Saturday and Sunday to fill in!”

He thought again.

“We could go for a drive,” he said.

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“And nothing,” he said.

“We drive. And then we come home.”

OK, I thought. This is what it had come to. The rain was returning. And not simply for that weekend, but likely many, many more.

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Water lot leases still must be established for Deas Slough development BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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A controversial proposal to build float homes in Deas Slough has gone through civic hoops, but it still has to clear a few more hurdles.

Delta council has granted conditional approval to the rezoning application

by Kyan Management Corporation and Grove Crest Stables. The subdivision in the 6300-block of River Road would see 11 single-family homes constructed on upland lots as well as 11 float homes on proposed water lots in the slough.

The vote followed a public hearing a couple of weeks ago where the majority of speakers, mostly recreational users of the slough, voiced opposition.

Those who voiced opposition complained that allowing foreshore water lots would give the new homeowners rights over a public waterway and block

some activities from taking place.

At the hearing, most expressed concerns about the safety of narrowing the area for rowing, kayaking and other water pursuits.

Deciding the float homes A project on the banks of Deas Slough includes 11 float homes as well as would not impede 11 single-family homes on upland lots. recreational “It is currently uncertain There are currently activities, council whether all of the areas no float homes on Deas gave the proposal condidesignated in Delta’s Future Slough. tional approval, but final Land Use Plan would As far as float homes approval won’t be given be allowed to have float being allowed in areas until a number of external homes. It is also unclear beyond where they are perapprovals are granted. In particular, the applicant still mitted, that’s an issue where whether the number permissible based on Delta’s council has already asked has to apply to Port Metro density calculations would for clarification.

Vancouver to obtain water be acceptable to Port Metro Earlier this summer, Port lot leases.

Vancouver,” stated a staff Metro Vancouver asked for Deputy planning direcreport. comment on its new land tor Marcy Sangret told According to the port, use plan. Council used that the Optimist an additional it does not have water lot opportunity to ask the port resolution by council was leases for the proposed to specify the areas where for the applicant to apply Deas Slough development, float homes would be perfor water lots necessary to and, at least as far back as accommodate a float home. mitted and whether there are restrictions on the num- the port’s records indicate, That application has been never has had any leases for ber or form of float home made, so it’s now in the the area. development. hands of the port.

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MURPHY’S LAW I definitely had a heads up, so perhaps I came at it with an unfair advantage, but the temporary exit on northbound Highway 99 didn’t seem, I’m afraid to say, as confusing as advertised.

Since the exit was pushed a couple kilometres further south due to South Fraser Perimeter Road construction, there have been complaints about the puzzling set up and lack of signage. And the kicker is that if you miss the exit, and many have, you can’t get off the highway until you’ve gone through the George Massey Tunnel and into Richmond.

I was on high alert as I approached the area last weekend after initially seeing a sign for the new exit while still westbound on Highway 10. There were several other signs — it looks like they’ve simply repositioned ones that had been further north on Highway 99 — so the turn-off was painless.

Given this temporary exit is right where all the construction vehicles gather, I could see how there could be some trepidation that it’s not intended for all drivers. What’s more, despite all the signs, there’s no mention it’s the exit for Ladner and Tsawwassen (the signs include the exit number as well as River Road and the ferry symbol, but I didn’t see either community mentioned).

I don’t imagine we’ll be using that exit for an extended period, but for as long as we do, it would be worthwhile to ensure all those travelling the highway know it’s the way to get to South Delta. *** I’m sure the folks from Port Metro Vancouver expect to get pushback when they put forward projects like a third berth at Deltaport or an entirely new container terminal, but probably less so when they’re doing things to improve the environment.

Well, at least they believe they’re doing what’s best for the environment, although you’d have a hard time convincing opponents, who have greeted work crews on a couple of occasions in the last week or so, hoping to prevent the removal of logs from the Boundary Bay shoreline.

Both sides say the science is in their favour, so it’s hard to know who’s right, but this much is sure: there are no free rides for developers in South Delta. *** Speaking of the port, I’m sure the announcement last week of a container screening facility to be built on Tsawwassen First Nation land won’t be the last time the two sides strike a business arrangement. The port needs upland support and the TFN is well positioned to provide it.

Where have the slugs, and all those other creatures, gone?

TOM SIBA PUBLISHER’S PERSPECTIVE I haven’t seen any monarch butterflies this summer. Their disappearance has been noted throughout North America. The number heading north from their wintering grounds in Mexico is way down.

I haven’t seen a definitive reason for this decline. It is variously blamed on climate change, destruction of milkweed (their food source) or just cyclical variations in numbers.

The absence of monarchs got me thinking about other species I no longer see in the backyard. I don’t recall seeing any swallows recently in the yard, but have seen some along the dike in Centennial Park.

There is probably just a better food source out there. There are enough bugs along the foreshore to keep them fed.

Haven’t seen an opossum for more than a decade. Of course,

most of the ones I use to see were road kill. The first possum corpse I saw looked to me like a pig with a rat’s tail. It took a while before I figured out what they were.

In the past, we would on very rare occasions have one wander through our backyard, but I haven’t seen one live or dead for years. I guess with their slow speed, they were done in by the increasing vehicular traffic in South Delta.

And speaking of slow, whatever happened to slugs. They used to be a constant fixture around our garden, but I haven’t seen any for years. I admit we did battle with them with an arsenal of beer and salt. I guess a diet of alcohol and sodium is as bad for them as it is for us humans.

Makes we wonder why we couldn’t develop a similar program for wasps. (I mean the insect variety, not the acronym.) I wouldn’t mind if they all disappeared, but the literature says they are useful since they eat aphids. But I read that ladybugs also eat aphids.

However, I also haven’t seen a ladybug in a long time. Perhaps they have disappeared because the wasps are eating all the aphids.

So if we did away with the pesky wasps, would the ladybugs return?

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Who knows what the result will be when you start messing with Mother Nature? Not me. I avoided biology completely in high school.

That brings me to the latest controversy in South Delta — removing logs from the Boundary Bay shoreline.

Just when you thought there was nothing left to protest, along comes Port Metro Vancouver with a plan to remediate Boundary Bay by removing some of the logs washed up along the shoreline. Depending on whose biologist you talk to, the logs are either good for the bay’s environment or a detriment to the critters living there.

Most of the opponents’ real cause seems to be to prevent the expansion of Deltaport. The announcement last week of the new container inspection facility on TFN land adjacent to Deltaport is probably not something they are celebrating.

If PMV proceeds and finds slugs hiding under those logs once they start removing them, I hope they leave them where they are. I really don’t want them back and I no longer have a supply of beer to battle the slimy critters.

I am unsure how they would react to a nice shiraz.

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September 11, 2013 The Delta Optimist A9

Letters to the Editor

How would you like project in your backyard?

Editor: Re: Taking time to appreciate the lifestyle Delta offers all of us, Community Comment, Sept. 6 I was amused reading Doug Husband’s column last week about the changes that have taken place since the George Massey Tunnel went in. How nice it must be for him to be able to return to his unchanged sanctuary on Westham Island while the rest of us

wait in traffic.

In light of his comments on the plan to put float homes on Deas Slough, based mainly on the friendship he has with the owner/ developer, I was wondering if perhaps he could get behind my plan to build condos along the border of Emma Lea Farms.

I have a great relationship with the owner and he wants to jam a few bucks into his jeans before retir-

ing. I am sure Husband is aware of that concept.

Better yet, let’s tear down that old rickety one-laner and throw a cloverleaf and proper crossing there to handle the increased traffic my plan will surely cause.

Chambers would run so much smoother if the damn residents, all 100 that came to speak against the float homes, would just stay in traffic.

Kenneth Frederick

Ladner’s outdoor pool is a hidden gem of summer

Editor: A few years ago our family discovered the Ladner Outdoor Pool and since then it has become one of our favourite local summer destinations. We look forward to opening day in June and are always reflective when closing day rolls around on Labour Day. Each summer we renew pool friendships, those friends we tend to only see on the pool deck or in the

pool June through August.

This summer there were many pool highlights for our family, including swimming lengths on Monday evenings as the sun was setting; dropping in on the weekend for a quick dip and seeing so many families having fun together in the pool; and celebrating firsts with our children — first dives and first flips off the diving board.

The pool rates are fantas-

tic: $2.50 during the week and free on weekends and holidays. The lifeguards are great — helpful, attentive and enthusiastic. And the pool location in the heart of Ladner is perfect.

Our only wishes are perhaps another evening of public swimming each week and maybe a hot tub.

But if they added a hot tub, our hidden gem might not remain as hidden.

Adrienne Parsons

Dog owners need to shape up so all can enjoy the North 40

Editor: Re: Park suits more than just dogs, Murphy’s Law, Sept. 4 I read with keen interest Ted Murphy’s editorial on the North 40. I have been walking on this wonderful piece of property long before it was an official off-leash park.

I have always considered it “my little oasis” and have spent many hours walking around and enjoying the blackberries too.

I was very disappointed when I saw it became an official off-leash park, but I realize that times change, towns grow and why shouldn’t everyone enjoy it?

However, it isn’t a slice of what it used to be. We are now having to cope with piles of steaming dog poop (or bags full of poop not picked up) as well as stuffed bears, monkeys and snakes hanging from trees, etc. There are bags and garbage cans for disposal, so park users should use them.

Thank goodness the movie crews come in from time to time. They do a wonderful job of cleaning up the mess, so for that I am truly thankful.

It wouldn’t look nearly as good if it wasn’t for them.

Due to life-threatening allergies, my dog is forced to walk on her leash, which

never used to be a problem.

Now we are attacked and bitten and tripped up on a regular basis by so-called “friendly” dogs or “my dog has never done that before” dogs and their owners and it’s becoming very unpleasant.

If those owners took note of the rules for offleash parks as they walked in, they’d realize their dog must be under their control at all times and that no aggressive dogs are allowed.

So, please, can we get rid of the stuffed toys, pick up the dog poop and garbage and let’s all enjoy this little piece of heaven.

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This time it’s the support workers who, if negotiations fail, will soon be in a position to strike. These folks — secretaries, custodians, maintenance technicians

and educational assistants — do work of immense value, yet often get the least appreciation.

In my 33 years of teaching, I relied on these people constantly, and was overwhelmed by their professionalism, generosity and adaptability, often in face of very difficult circumstances.

Educational assistants, for example, are required to

be experts in all the various barriers to learning which students face. They also must be conversant with all the school subjects and be able to provide discreet assistance to students inside and outside of the classroom.

They have to do all this within the educational structure of the individual teacher. Oh, and their students often have behav-

ioural, emotional or medical issues to go along with their learning difficulties.

Needless to say, it’s a very tough job. And the pay, relative to the required skill level, is absurdly low. “Fulltime” is considered to be 25 hours a week. As a result, a “full-time” educational assistant will make about $20,000 a year. Could you get by on that?

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Removing logs from ’Bay shoreline will likely kill small mammals Editor: There are likely a hundred reasons why Port Metro Vancouver should not proceed with its “rehabilitation” project of the Boundary Bay foreshore marsh.

One of these is that the

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2 sessions: $20; class size, max 8 Tuesday, Nov 5th & 12th 10.00 am - noon Multi-purpose Room, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen X21 - Mah-jong Presenter: Odette Gates 4 sessions: $40 Class size: max 8 Fridays: Nov 1st , 8th, 15th & 22nd 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm Multi-purpose Room, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen Literature Y21 - To Kill A Mocking Bird - Re-Visited Presenter: David Hunt 5 sessions: $50 Class size: max 20.

Wednesdays: Oct 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th 1.00 pm - 3.30 pm Augustine House, 3820 Arthur Drive, Ladner Z21 - Hamlet Presenter: David Hunt 5 sessions: $50 Class size: max 20 Wednesdays: Nov 6th , 13th , 20th, 27th & Dec 4th 1.00 pm - 3.30 pm Augustine House, 3820 Arthur Drive, Ladner AA21 - What is Life Writing?

Presenter: Maddeline Enns 4 sessions: $40 Class size: max 8 Thursdays: Oct 17th, 24th & 31st Nov 7th 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm Cedar Park Church, 5300 44th Ave., Ladner Music BB21 - Opera Presenter: Betty Tanney 4 sessions: $40 Class size: max 25 Fridays: Nov 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd 1.00 pm - 4.00pm Augustine House, 3820 Arthur Drive, Ladner Travel CC21 - This series of travel presentations are offered at a discounted package of $30 for all four presentations or, if you wish to attend individual ones they are offered at $10 each. (a) Cuba- Oct 15th Presenter: Brian & Karen Nixon 1 session: $10 Class size: max 25 Tuesday: Oct 15th 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm South Delta Secondary School Library, 750 53rd Street, Tsawwassen (b) India - Oct 29th Presenter: Vickie Sangster 1 session: $10 Class size: max 25 Tuesday: Oct 29th 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm South Delta Secondary School Library, 750 53rd Street, Tsawwassen (c) Russia - Nov 12th Presenters: Sally & Mike Norcott 1 session: $10 Class size: max 25 Tuesday: Nov 12th 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm South Delta Secondary School Library, 750 53rd Street, Tsawwassen (d) New Zealand - Nov 26th Presenters: Paulette Tattersall & Guillermo Bustos 1 session: $10 Class size: max 25 Tuesday: Nov 26th 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm South Delta Secondary School Library, 750 53rd Street, Tsawwassen Field Trips FT 1 - Tour to Parliament Building & Downtown Victoria 1 session: $10 Class size: max 15.

Monday: Sep 30th 8:15 am - 7:00 pm FT 2 - CTV Newsroom Tour 1 session: FREE to ElderCollege Members Class size max 30. Monday: Oct 7th 9:00 am - 2:00 pm FT 3 - “Wining and Dining at Wellbrook Winery” – With Chef Romy Prasad 1 session: Cost: $63.00 ($60.00 + GST) Class size max 16.

Tuesday: Nov 12th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wellbrook Winery, 4626 88th Street, Delta

Thank you to the following for their support: Augustine House, Cedar Park Church, Century Group, CTV, Delta School District, Delta Cable Communications, Delta Optimist, Delta Parks and Rec, KinVillage Community Centre and Facilities, Kiwanis Club of Tsawwassen & Ladner, Pacific Pilotage Canada Authority, Rotary Clubs of Ladner & Tsawwassen, Save-On-Foods, South Delta Leader, Thrifty Foods, Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club, Wellbrook Winery.

Business

Delta Cable opens studio to the public for Delta TV Day Delta Cable recently celebrated Delta TV Day, an afternoon of fun, food and prizes.

The event allowed the public to check out the Delta TV fall line-up, meet Delta TV personalities like PJ Wren and Steve Erickson, get a photo taken with the Vancouver Giants’ mascot and tour the Delta TV mobile production truck and studio. *** One local real estate agent has committed to donating a percentage of his commissions to the Delta Hospital Foundation.

Back in April, Mandip Gill, a realtor for Sutton Real Estate Agency, launched his Dollars for Delta Hospital fundraising campaign. He committed to donating five per cent of his commission for every house he sells in Ladner and Tsawwassen, up to a maximum of $500.

His goal is to raise $5,000, or more, a year.

“As a lifelong Ladner resident, I do not know how our community would func-

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Delta Cable staffers opened their workplace for Delta TV Day. tion without the hospital,” he said. “I thought that this would be a great way to give back and inspire others to do the same.”

Gill made his first donation of $500 to the hospital foundation last month. *** A local woman was named to the Financial Planning Standards Council’s President’s List, as she pursues her certified financial planner designation.

Candace Gibson, who works at the Tsawwassen branch of Envision Financial, earned first place

on the President’s List after she completed the Financial Planning Examination Level 2 earlier this summer.

After 260 candidates from across Canada wrote the exam, three were singled out for their notable performances, with Gibson garnering top spot.

“They have shown an exceptionally high standard of professionalism, competence and judgment through their exemplary performance on this examination,” said Cary List, president and CEO of the standards council.

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Business

In hockey, speed and accuracy save the game.

At Delta Hospital, they save your life.

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Heidi Prause (left, with Walter) and Darcy Fitzgerald at Ladner Dog and Cat Grooming.

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Decade of making pets look good Ladner Dog and Cat Grooming has been keeping South Delta’s furry friends clean and trimmed for 10 years.

After working as a bather and dryer at a dog grooming salon, Heidi Prause decided she wanted to pick up the shears herself.

She took a grooming course and started working at the long-time Ladner salon. Six months later she bought the business and the rest is history.

Groomer Darcy Fitzgerald, who has almost 19 years in the industry,

has been working alongside Prause for nine-and-a-half years.

“We’re best friends,” she says with a smile. “We’ve worked together side-byside every day.”

Both say they enjoy being with their animal clients and the bond that forms with both the owners and their furry friends.

“We have really lovely clients,” Prause says.

“We have an extended family here,” Fitzgerald adds. “We know all our clients on a first name basis.”

Unlike some salons, as the name suggests, it takes care of both canine and feline clients, although Prause is the cat expert.

Prause and Fitzgerald believe in giving back and on many occasions have donated time to groom stray and abandoned animals.

The salon, at 4831 Delta St., is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment only.

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Beautiful double knit jacket in a balloon tunic length with cowl neck and 3/4 sleeves. $165.

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*Free sterling silver PANDORA Clasp or Bangle Bracelet ($75 CAD retail value). Before taxes. While supplies last, limit one per customer. Charms sold separately. See store for details.

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Synergy Hair and Beauty Soccer season is beginning and the perfect Soccer Mom coat has arrived! Available in Ocean Blue, Rio Red and Seafoam. Complete with a back zipper slit, this coat will keep you warm and dry throughout the Fall and Winter Season. Available at South Coast Casuals

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Canadian Made Yoga Jeans have arrived for Fall - Aubergine, Rust and Coal!

Also, introducing the Skinny Ankle Zip pant that looks fantastic with ankle boots.

South Coast Casuals offers the largest selection of Yoga Jeans south of the tunnel.

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A16 The Delta Optimist September 11, 2013

What’s Happening at

In the Community

Tsawwassen’s Pickett is on stage in Eva Cassidy tribute

Local adds some ‘funk’ to show 5430 - 10th Avenue, Tsawwassen 604-943-0225 www.kinvillage.org Check out our Weekly Activities

• Ballroom Aerobics • Beth’s Fitness • Bridge • Bingo • Chair Exercises • Cribbage • Dancercise • Delta Photo Club • Euchre • Fitness with Weights • Foot Care • Hawaiian Dancing • International Folk Dancing • Jazzercise • Keep Fit Exercises • Kin Jam Band • Line Dancing • Movies • Pilates • Quilting • Snooker • Step Class • Ukulele • Watercolour Art • Weight Watchers’ Meetings • Wheelchair Dancing • Women’s Circle • Yoga • Zumba Friday night and Sunday afternoon dances Monthly luncheons and frequent live band dances Check out our monthly newsletter at: kinvillage.org

Watercolour Classes with Ray & Doreen in the Multi-Purpose Room Beginners at 12:30 pm Fridays starting September 13th Intermediate at 10 am starting Friday, September 13th Advanced at 10 am starting Thursday, September 12th

Sign Up Now! Class Size Limited to 12 $5.00 per class for members (tax incl.) $6.00 per class for non-members (tax incl.) (paints and art paper supplied)

International Folk Dancing Leader Julia Erdmann offers a fun filled hour of informal dances from various countries.

11 Weeks from 7-8pm on Thursdays, Starting September 19th Cost per class: $3 Members - $4 for Non-Members

FIRST NIGHT FREE!

Welcome Back Luncheon and Preview of Fall Fashions from the Unique Boutique

Tsawwassen actor Tom Pickett will take to the stage this week in How Can I Keep From Singing, a tribute to the life and music of Eva Cassidy.

The show stars Cayla Brooke, Pickett, a gospel choir and a four-piece band.

“Cayla is joined on stage by the charismatic and gifted Tom Pickett adding some funk and good old fashioned soul to the mix,” the show’s website states.

“When these two join forces magic ensues. It is pure delight.”

The production will feature over 25 songs with a variety of musical styles ranging from jazz and blues, to gospel, country and folk.

Pickett, a longtime actor, has theatre, film and TV credits that include Dream Girls, The Buddy Holly Story, Ramona and Beezus, Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief, Once Upon A Time and Red Widow.

How Can I Keep From Singing is being held at the Kay Meek Studio Theatre, 1700 Mathers St., West

Tom Pickett Vancouver. It will be staged tonight, Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. Check www.kaymeekcentre.com for ticket prices.

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Also entertaining will be violinist Julia Lattimer

12 Noon on Friday, September 20th Tickets $11 members & $13 non-members Cash, Cheque, Visa & Mastercard

Dinner & Dance, Fri., Sept. 20th Music by Mighty Fraser Big Band

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Dance to the music of the big band jazz/swing era of the 40’s and 50’s

Doors open 6 pm ~ Salad Bar 6:30 pm ~ Dinner 6:45 ~ Dance 8-11

for new members between Sept. 15 - 30

Tickets: $30 Members - $35 Non-Members

Dance only tickets $18 - Admittance after 8pm - Cash, Cheque, Visa MasterCard

Halloween Party Sat., Oct. 26

m A la carte menu available 7:30-9:30p

$$$ 5 bucks $$$ (tax incl.)

Pulled pork sandwich / Veggie & Pita Platter with dip Two pieces of pizza ) (Pepperoni, Hawaiian, or Vegetarian

Costume Optional Prizes for best costume

Doors open 7:30 - Dancing 8-11pm

Tickets: $14 Members - $18 Non-Members

Elvis Impersonator DARREN LEE The 1st Canadian to win the World Elvis Competition The Longest Runing Elvis Tribute Artist in Las Vegas History, for 11 Record Breaking Years Recipient of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award

Saturday, November 9th Tickets: $25 - Cash, Cheque, Visa, Mastercard

Doors & Café open @ 7pm - Show Starts @ 8pm Cabaret Style Seating

Urban Village Café will be selling southern style food specials

Christmas Market Saturday, November 23 • 9am to 2pm

Junior Tennis Academy STAGE 1 BEGINNER 6-9 YRS

Adult Tennis Lessons BEGINNER LEVEL

Thursday • 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sunday • 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Thursday • 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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10-15 YRS

STAGE 2 INTERMEDIATE 6-9 YRS Tuesday • 4:00pm - 5:00pm

6-9 YRS

Sunday • 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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Sunday • 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Thursday • 5:00pm - 6:00pm

10-15 YRS

Tuesday • 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Admission by Donation

NOTICE TO VENDORS

To reserve your spot please see the Receptionist or call 604-943-0225 6’table $35.00 ~ Limited number per category.

Cash, Cheque, Visa, Mastercard ~ Open for vendor set up at 7:30 am, November 23rd

JOIN & REGISTER TODAY! 604-940-7475 • www.deltainn.com 6005 Highway 17, Delta, BC

September 11, 2013 The Delta Optimist A17 In the Community

Scholarships available for young writers conference

Local author Laura Michelle Thomas is stepping up her efforts to foster the development of young writers by hosting a oneday writers conference this fall.

Thomas, who has been holding a free Junior Authors Short Story Contest for young writers for six years, went international in 2013, attracting more than 1,800 young writers from 67 countries.

The winners of the sixth annual Junior Authors Short Story Contest will be announced live from the conference, which is taking place at the Sandman Signature Resort in

Richmond Oct. 19. Tickets are available online, and scholarship applications to cover the cost of conference tickets are being accepted until Sept. 30.

The conference, which Thomas has specifically designed to fit the needs of teens and young adults (ages nine to 21), includes six workshops by industry professionals such as young adult author Darlene Foster, author and storyteller Lois Peterson, along with journalist Deneka Michaud and George Opacic, author and past-president of the Federation of B.C. Writers.

Thomas will be acting as host for the day as well as

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facilitating a Q&A session for parents on how to support their young writer.

Several members of Thomas’ corporate team of young freelance writers will also be on hand to provide administrative support and assist the participants as needed.

Key sponsors are Thomas’ company, Laura Thomas Communications, the Delta school district and Albany Books in Tsawwassen.

To register or apply for a scholarship to next month’s Fall Junior Authors Conference, visit www. juniorauthorsconference. com.

POWER UP YOUR WALK!

6-Week Fall Walking Sessions beginning soon! $60/SESSION; 1 HOUR PER CLASS. BRISK WALKERS Wednesday’s - Sept. 18, 25 & Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 - 6:30-7:30pm Friday’s - Sept. 20, 27 & Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 - 10:00-11:00am COASTERS (a slightly slower pace) Wednesday’s - Sept. 18, 25 & Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 - 10:00-11:00am

NEW! CLINIC CLASS

Saturday, Oct. 5 - 10:00-11:15am or Monday, Oct. 7 - 6:00-7:15pm Do you want to the learn the technique but aren’t interested in a weekly group session?

In 75 minutes, you’ll learn the anatomy of the Urban Poles, the benefits of adding poles to your walk, learn the proper technique and participate in a short walk.

Only $30 but space is limited!

Loaner poles at no charge or bring your own. Also, poles available for purchase. Why attend? If you don’t know the technique, you won’t get the benefits!

For more information, contact your South Delta instructor, Carol Benson-Hitch at CFS-Carol’s Fitness Solutions.

Carol is a certified Urban Poling Instructor and Personal Trainer.

604.339.5985

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OUR TOWN!

Occupation? Registered Massage Therapist What is the activity? Circuit Combo Class, with supervised play area available for tots so guardians can attend the class!

Where and when does this take place? Tuesdays at 9:15am at the South Delta Recreation Centre.

How often do you participate? Once a week.

How long have you been involved? 7 months.

Why did you get involved in this activity? There is supervision for my children in the gym while I exercise.

What do you like best about this activity? The instructor is so encouraging and she challenges us to our full potential.

How does it benefit your life? I am stronger and have better cardio fitness.

What other things do you do to keep active? I like to run and kickbox.

Our community is a place where we gather and where memories are made.

As a proud local business owner we want to help it thrive.

That’s why we’re starting a revitalization project here at home,and you can help.

When you visit us between August 15th and September 30th, $1 for every 3.79 L can of select Benjamin Moore products you buy will go towards Reach Child Development Society in our town.

Your support matters.Visit our store today.

Did you know that circuit training, and interval training overall, increases the amount of oxygen that a person consumes post exercise and therefore increases the number of calories that a person burns throughout the day?

If you are looking for other ways to stay fit while your little one is active too, check into the HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) program now offered on Thursdays at the Ladner Leisure Centre.

It’s a registered program which runs September 12 – November 14 from 1:40-2:20pm and there is a Create Waves class for 3-5yrs offered in the pool from 1:30 -2:30pm.

To register for these programs, and to find out more about other drop-in or registered fitness opportunities for you and your family, visit www.delta.ca or call (604) 952-3000.

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A18 The Delta Optimist September 11, 2013 Coming Events Clubs & Groups !Ladner Navy League Cadets has on-going registration and information sessions throughout September from 7 to 8:30 p.m. upstairs at the Ladner Legion, 4896 Delta St., Ladner. Those with questions can contact navyleaguecadets@gmail. com or phone 604-3146806. !The Delta Photo Club meets every Wednesday from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Kin Village Recreation Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome. For further information, contact publicity@deltaphotoclub.com or check out www.deltaphotoclub. com. !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. !ElderCollege Delta will hold registration for its fall program at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and at Save-on-Foods in Ladner on Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For further information or to register after Sept. 17 contact 604-943-0262 or eldercollegedelta@kinvillage. org. Fall programs available now at your public library, at Delta senior centres or at www.kinvillage.org. !A local Volkssport club is hosting a non-competitive 5K/10K walk in Ladner on Sunday, Sept. 15. Free for new participants. For more info, contact Verni at 604682-8390. !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. !The regular monthly meeting of the South Delta Low Vision Support Group will be held Monday, Sept.

16 at the Ladner Pioneer Library at 1:30 p.m. Rob Sleath, chairman of Access

for Sight Impaired, will be the guest speaker and his topic will be Access to Translink. For more information contact Matt Yole at 604-946-9934. !Next Meeting TilburyTMA: Monday, Sept. 16. George Psefteas, South Fraser Perimeter Road Communications with Ledcor Industries Inc. will present a short progress report on the construction and answer questions.

Location: ARPAC Storage, 7663 Progress Way, Delta. Noon to 1 p.m. The TilburyTMA is a network of Tilbury businesses collaborating to address the transportation issues that effect us. The meetings are open to all businesses.

We promote the Jack Bell Ride-share, car-pooling and increase the biking and walking options. !Parkinson’s Support Group meeting Monday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. We are a group who either have Parkinson’s Disease, or live/help someone who does have PD. We meet the third Monday of each Month to talk, learn from each other, encourage each other, or just sit back and listen to those around us. If interested, and this is relevant to you, please join us at KinVillage on Monday, Sept. 16. For more information call Eileen or Peter at 604-943-8350. !Delta Rock & Gem Club’s next meeting Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. upstairs at South Delta Rec. Centre - educational programs & workshops - guests welcome. For info call 604-943-4568. !The Boundary Bay Quilters Guild invites you to join us for our first meeting after the summer break on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

On the agenda will be our fabulous Show and Tell as well as discussion on setting up satellite groups. We meet at the Sacred Heart Gym, 3900 Arthur Drive in Ladner. Doors open at 6:30 and meetings are from 7 to 9 p.m. Guests are always welcome for a $5 fee. For more information www. boundarybayquiltersguild. ca. !The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit, fellowship club for retired and semi-retired professional and business people will hold its General Meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at The Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Our speaker is Andria Jacobs, Community Outreach Rep for the TFN who will talk

about the developments there. Please call Dick Williams at 604-940-6542 for information.

Seniors !Delta Seniors Planning Team speaker for the Sept. 17 meeting is Sean Magnusson of Surrey Search and Rescue. Surrey Search and Rescue specializes in locating missing persons, including seniors who suffer with dementia.

The meeting starts at 10 a.m. at Deltassist Family and Community Services 9097-120th St., Delta.

Everyone is welcome. For more information contact 604-946-9526 or lynw@ deltassist.com. !A Welcome Back Luncheon and Preview of Fall Fashions from Unique Boutique at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen, will be held at noon on Friday, Sept. 20. Tickets are $11 for members and $13 for nonmembers. !Mighty Fraser Big Band Dinner and Dance, Friday, Sept. 20 at KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen.

Doors open at 6 p.m., salad bar at 6:30 p.m., buffet dinner at 6:45 p.m., dancing 8-11 p.m. Tickets $30 Members, $35 for Non-members. Dance only tickets $18 with admittance after 8 p.m.

Special Events !Car boot sales hosted by the Cammidge House Volunteers at Boundary Bay Regional Park take place every second and fourth Saturday at the Centennial Beach Parking lot from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If interested in selling please bring ground sheet or display table etc. Allocated space only $10. Be ready for set up by 8 a.m. Phone Tom 604-940-9296.

Upcoming dates: September 14, September 28. !Saturday, Sept. 21 - Jewelry, watches, sunglasses, and “designer collections” for sale at the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1521-56th St. Tsawwassen.

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).

September 11, 2013 The Delta Optimist A19 Feedback

This summer has been better than usual when it comes to weather and that should continue this week with the forecast having plenty of sunshine in it. Summer officially turns to fall in just 11 days, on Sept.

22, but it appears the warm temperatures will hang around for at least a while longer.

The Optimist asked:

Are you sorry to see summer go?

Connor Ganuelas Kind of. Things change, you know.

Volker Helmuth Yes. The rains are going to return.

You can have your say on this issue by taking part in our web poll at www. delta-optimist.com

Rick Hopp Not really. I thought we had a wonderful summer and fall will be welcomed. I thought it was exceptional.

Nothing to be sorry about.

Jeanette Korble Absolutely. The weather is fantastic.

Terry Fletcher For me, it was too dang hot. I’m not sorry to see it go. It can disappear any time it likes.

Last time we asked you:

What do you think of a three-hour parking limit?

• 56 per cent said I like it.

• 31 per cent said I don’t like it.

• 13 per cent said I avoid parking in Ladner Village.

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Spending a Day at the Farm Suburbanites visit Westham Island Herb Farm for eighth annual community event PHOTOS BY

GORD GOBLE

The Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust once again joined forces with the Westham Island Herb Farm to host Day at the Farm last Saturday. The annual event allowed Owen Kalf (below) to try his hand at the milking simulator while Abigail Brubacher (bottom right) learned how to rope a calf.

Dru Yates and Hannah Jeffrey entertained the crowd. More photos at www.delta-optimist.com.

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One of Canada’s all-time great field hockey players now running academy program for elite girls out of West Van BY

MARK BOOTH

mbooth@delta-optimist.com

One of the greatest field hockey players Canada’s has ever produced now has a hand in developing this country’s top upand-coming talent.

At the age of 40, Rob Short walked away from the game as a player in 2012 after nearly leading Canada to a third Olympic Games appearance during his decorated his career. The Tsawwassen native earned nearly 300 international caps, captained the Canadian team for much of that stretch and also played professionally for 14 seasons where he earned European Hockey League MVP honours.

The fact he was still a world class player in the twilight of his career was reflected in 2009 when he was named to the International Hockey Federation All-Star team after helping Canada win gold at the Pan Am Games.

It didn’t take Short long to get involved in coaching — working with the junior and senior national women’s teams. He was also actively involved in Field Hockey Canada’s Centre of Excellence in Vancouver which was launched to provide additional training for top junior age players. However, when a shortage of federal funding forced the program to shutdown, Short was encouraged to run his

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Retired national team captain and Tsawwassen native Rob Short (far right) is now coaching top field hockey prospects through his new academy program. own private sessions.

The Rob Short Coaching Academy was launched soon after and featured selected U18 athletes taking part in a nine-week intensive program based out of Rutledge Field in West Vancouver.

The academy has now expanded to include U16 and U18 teams this fall. Short has attracted athletes from across the Lower Mainland who are willing to make the trek to West Van and Eric

Hamber in Vancouver. “(In women’s field hockey) Canada was ranked as high as No. 2 in the world in the late 1980s and now we are No. 24. Obviously we have been doing something wrong somewhere,” said Short.

“You see all the academies in other sports and there was a need and definitely the demand to have a high intensity program for these U18 players. I hope we’re doing our part to get Canada back up to

where it belongs.”

Short has put together an outstanding staff to work with him including former national teammates Mike Mahood and Peter Milkovich, along with one-time Canadian women’s standouts Katie Baker and Tyla Flexman.

What also has players coming to Short’s academy is the opportunity to earn scholarship opportunities south of the border. U.S. schools have always been inter-

ested in B.C. talent and now many of the prize prospects are with the academy.

“I’m getting phone calls all the time about players,” said Short who also has many contacts in the U.S. through his field hockey equipment business. “There’s just so many opportunities for these girls. It’s pretty cool.”

For more information on the Rob Short Coaching Academy visit robshortcoaching.com

QB leads Sun Devils past Hurricanes MARK BOOTH

mbooth@delta-optimist.com

Lucas Kirk

The high school football season is only two weeks old and already Lucas Kirk is playing beyond his years.

The Grade 11 starting quarterback accounted for nearly 300 yards of total offence, including 236 passing, as the top ranked South Delta Sun Devils rallied for a 36-20 victory over the No. 4 Rick Hansen Hurricanes on Saturday in Abbotsford.

Trailing 20-16 at halftime, Kirk scored on a 32-yard run, then hit Mark Dykstra for a 25-yard major in the fourth quarter to provide some breathing room.

Kirk guided the South Delta Bantam

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Rams to a provincial championship at the community level in 2012 but also spent his entire Grade 10 year with the Sun Devils, learning the offensive system behind graduated starter Kyle Menzies.

It adds up to a pivot who is ahead of the learning curve given his little playing time at the high school level.

“So far he is the best (Grade 11) quarterback I have seen here at this stage (of the season),” said South Delta head coach Ray Moon. “Usually it takes a quarterback a year or so just to get comfortable with what we were doing. But Lucas got the early jump working with (quarterback coach) Sheldon (Paris) and Derrick Mann and that’s a big advantage. The big difference from this week to the last was his

internal clock. That’s the one thing he has been working on with Sheldon. Knowing how much time he has to get rid of the ball or when to run.

“He is understanding the offence just as a Grade 12 would. He is also a great kid who puts a lot of extra work into getting better, including time in the gym.”

Another Grade 11 to enjoy a productive game was Jack McDonald who intercepted Hurricanes quarterback Alex Ho on the game’s second play and returned it for a touchdown. Senior middle linebacker Austin Pearson also had a big outing with 12 tackles.

The Sun Devils play their home opener Friday when the Kelowna Owls visit Tsawwassen at 3:30 p.m.

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Magical three days for Ladner pitchers

It was a dream ending to what was very likely the final chapter in Tom Robson’s brief career with the Vancouver Canadians.

The 20-year-old Ladner pitcher was brilliant in 6 1/3 innings of work Monday night, allowing just three hits and no walks as the Canadians captured their third consecutive Northwest League title with a 5-0 victory over Boise Hawks at Nat Bailey Stadium.

Since being promoted to the Single-A club back in early August, Robson went 4-0 and surrendered less than one run per outing. It was the kind of domination that solidified his status a top prospect in the Toronto Blue Jays organization and

will lead to bigger chalwhere he had spent the lenges on the horizon as he entire season. works he was through the “I was just trying to keep club’s farm system. the ball down and in the Robson’s performance strike zone,” said Paxton of came on the heels of his his four hit and three strikegood friend making out performance. a successful Major “Earlier on I was League debut little amped up but with the Seattle I was able to get Mariners just two into a grove and days earlier. narrow my focus.

James Paxton (Laughing) Just made the most of basically another his start in front of baseball game in a family and friends nicer stadium.” at Safeco Field The Delta secTom Robson Saturday night, ondary graduate working six impressive worked the game with a innings in a 6-2 win over the heavy heart having learned Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The his grandfather — Lawrie 24-year-old lefty had been Paxton — had passed away promoted from the Mariners early Saturday morning.

Triple-A affiliate in Tacoma “I woke up with a text

from my dad telling me to call,” added Paxton. “We are a very close family and he was kind of the glue. So it was great my family was still able to make it down here tonight and watch me pitch.”

Paxton will make his next start Saturday in St. Louis. Interleague play means he will be stepping into the batter’s box for the first time since his days of playing at the Bantam level. On Monday, he was taking batting practice with Hirashi Iwakuma and Erasmo Ramirez — the two other Mariners starters in the three-game series.

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James Paxton talks with Mariners catcher Mike Zunino during his first career MLB start on Saturday night at Safeco Field. The 24-year-old Ladner native threw six impressive innings in a 6-2 win over Tampa Bay.

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