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Supporters of Century Group’s Southlands proposal applauded as Delta council gave it conditional approval last Friday morning at municipal hall. Civic politicians approved the application, which features 950 housing units and turns 80 per cent of the site over to Delta, by a 6-1 margin.

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The Southlands development application cleared a historic hurdle last Friday but still faces one more. After officially terminating the public hearing, civic politicians gave conditional approval to the Century Group’s controversial

proposal, many calling the plan a great deal for Delta. Before final approval can be given, the application must go to Metro Vancouver, where regional approval is required to amend the site’s urban containment boundary designation. It remains to be seen if district directors are willing to derail the ambitious plan for

the Tsawwassen site, which is zoned agriculture but not in the Agricultural Land Reserve. Last Friday, Coun. Ian Paton described the proposal as “an unbelievable deal” for the municipality, one that will add some much needed quality farmland to the inventory once drainage and irrigation work is undertaken. Council’s decision stands to end

four decades of unrest for Delta’s most contentious piece of real estate, which has been the subject of several high-profile development applications over the years. Coun. Robert Campbell said approving the Century proposal would end the uncertainty about the future of the land. “It’s not simply a numbers game when reaching a decision.

The numbers were certainly a factor to weigh in the force of our deliberations. However, the numbers for and against are only one of the many factors we consider,” he said in reference to a five-day public hearing where a majority of speakers voiced opposition to the proposal. See SOUTHLANDS page 3

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Ladner businessman Mike Owen became the 22nd inductee into the Fraser River Hall of Fame during a ceremony in New Westminster last Thursday night. Approximately 150 people packed the Fraser River Discovery Centre to toast Owen, who was described by many as a tireless advocate for the river. A former president of both the Ladner Business Association and Delta Chamber of Commerce and past Citizen of the Year in Delta, Owen continues to be an instrumental figure in the community, including initiatives along the river. He was lauded Thursday for his leading role in extending the Millennium Trail to Deas Island Regional Park, his efforts to see the secondary channels dredged and for the implementation of the Floating Home Association of B.C., among much else. Environment Minister Mary Polak joked that Owen was Larry the Cable Guy with sleeves because of his “git-r-done” attitude,

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while Gordon Gibson called him a great contributor to the community. “If you have Mike Owen as a friend, you have a friend of exceptional character,” said Coun. Bruce McDonald, who called his

SOUTHLANDS from page 1 “As much as some want to make it a neighbourhood issue and a numbers game, it is not. This is a decision that impacts all of Delta. This is a community-wide decision and community interests must be taken into consideration,” Campbell added. As expected, the lone councillor to vote against the application was Sylvia Bishop, who reiterated many of the opposition complaints regarding saving farmland, increased traffic and building on a floodplain. She also said the majority in the community remain opposed to development on the site, contrary to supporters’ claims. Saying democracy is

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Mike Owen addressed the crowd gathered at the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster for his induction ceremony last Thursday evening.

dead in Delta, Southlands the Facts is continuing its fight, wasting no time in starting a new petition. “As previously indicated, our best chance of defeating this proposal is at the Metro level who must consider not only public input but also that this proposal violates many planning principles of the Regional Growth Strategy and sets a precedence for agricultural land swap in exchange for development on farmland,” the group stated on its website. Comprising 217 hectares (537 acres), the Southlands, formerly known as the Spetifore farm, is easily the most contentious property in Delta’s history. The last development applica-

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friend a true denizen of the river. McDonald also read a letter from Mayor Lois Jackson, who praised Owen’s “limitless energy,” referring to him as an outstanding role model.

Almost at a loss for words, Owen wrapped up the evening by thanking those who have supported him over the years. “This is quite an honour,” he beamed. The Fraser River

Discovery Centre Society established the Fraser River Hall of Fame in 1991 to recognize an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to the health and sustainability of the river.

tion, which resulted in the longest public hearing in Canadian history, was by TDL in 1989. Since then, the Southlands has remained a simmering issue, one which started to heat up about seven years ago when Century Group president Sean Hodgins began engaging the community on the property’s future. Following the concepts of new urbanism and agricultural urbanism, the application by the Century Group, which has owned the property since the failed TDL housing pitch, is different in many ways, involving 950 residential units in various forms and densities on the easternmost 20 per cent of the site. The company is proposing to transfer 172 hect-

ares (425 acres) to Delta, amounting to 80 per cent of the site. That land would be used for agriculture, natural habitat and greenways. The proposal also includes a market square. In addition, Century will provide millions to improve the land’s drainage and irrigation for farming. The recent public hearing, though, clearly demonstrated how the plan was a deeply divisive one for the community. Unlike the TDL proposal, which garnered an overwhelmingly negative response, the Century plan met fierce opposition but also had ardent support. Supporters said the plan would create much-needed housing variety and boost a stagnating community as well as improve agricultural land that will be in Delta’s

hands. Hodgins, whose father George was behind much of the growth in Tsawwassen in the latter half of the last century, was commended by supporters, who said his plan is innovative and thoughtful. Opponents didn’t level criticism against him personally, but complained his company is nothing more than a land speculator that knowingly purchased farmland. However, Mayor Lois Jackson described the deal by Century as “the most astounding” she’s ever seen in all her years on council. The idea was floated last Friday to put the land to be given to Delta back in the ALR, but CAO George Harvie noted the application must first be dealt with at the regional level.

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The bridge that is to replace the George Massey Tunnel is years away, so the provincial government has begun improvements right now to help the traffic flow through the current crossing. The visitor information centre on the Richmond side of the tunnel was recently demolished as part of a project to lengthen the northbound Steveston Highway off-ramp on Highway 99. The Ministry of Transportation says the offramp will be lengthened by approximately 650 metres to 1,100 metres to increase its vehicle capacity. This will help alleviate congestion on Highway 99 and into the tunnel as the offramp often backed up onto the highway. A $1.2-million contract was awarded to Jacob Bros. Construction of Surrey for the work, which is now underway and scheduled for completion by May 2014. This is an interim measure to improve safety and

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The visitor information centre in Richmond was recently torn down to make way for an extended Steveston Highway off-ramp on northbound Highway 99. The current exit lane often backs up onto the highway, adding to the congestion at the George Massey Tunnel. reduce Highway 99 congestion until the replacement for the tunnel is completed,

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Minister Todd Stone. “It will provide some relief for the 80,000 vehicles per day that use this crossing while we work on the permanent solution.” The ministry once again also stated the existing tunnel has about 10 years of useful life remaining before major components will need to be completely replaced. Engineering and technical work is underway to develop a project scope and business case for a bridge to replace the tunnel, along with associated corridor improvements along Highway 99. “The new bridge to replace the Massey Tunnel will improve access and travel times for commuters and transit, and open the corridor up to future rapid transit options. There has been a tremendous amount of consultation on this project to date, and we’re committed to further consultation as the project moves forward,” Stone added. Construction of the bridge is scheduled to begin in 2017 with completion expected sometime around 2022.

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DPD officer involved in shooting Independent Investigations Office now looking into incident in Surrey A Delta officer is under investigation after a police shooting in Surrey last Thursday night. The incident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of a strip mall at 108th Avenue and 148th Street. A Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) was investigating a vehicle parked outside a Subway restaurant when an officer discharged his firearm into the vehicle. One man was taken to

hospital by ambulance. There was no word on the extent of his injuries and his identity has not been released. CFSEU B.C. Sgt. Lindsey Houghton confirmed last Friday that the officer who shot and injured a man during a police investigation that likely involved drugs was assigned to the Uniform Gang Enforcement Unit. Delta police spokesperson A/Sgt. Sarah Swallow said the officer has been

with the department since 2006 and was seconded to CFSEU in March 2012. The Independent Investigations Office was called out to the incident shortly after it occurred and has taken over the investigation. The IIO investigates cases of death or serious injury that involve on- or off-duty police officers. Surrey RCMP Cpl. Bert Paquet said the Surrey Major Crimes Section would be running a paral-

lel investigation into the incident. He explained that “as a result of the information gathered at the scene yesterday, Surrey RCMP have commenced a drug investigation that will parallel the IIO’s investigation.” The name of the officer is not being released at this time. He has been assigned to non-operational duties pending the outcome of the IIO investigation. — With files from The Province

Vancouver Giants players facing assault charges Two Vancouver Giants players are facing assault charges after an incident at a Tsawwassen house party this summer. Jackson Houck, 18, and Brett Kulak, 19, both face charges of assault causing bodily harm. Kulak is also facing an additional charge of uttering threats. On the night of Aug. 18, Delta police responded to a disturbance call outside a Tsawwassen home. Department spokesperson A/Sgt. Sarah Swallow said

all parties involved in the incident were still on the street when officers arrived and the two accused were cooperative with police. The extent of injuries was one young man with a broken nose, she said, describing the situation as “a couple of teenagers getting into a fight and not thinking about the potential consequences.” “There’s no protracted issue going on here, and they’re not known for anything like this,” Swallow

said. “From what I’ve seen in the community, (Houck and Kulak) are very well respected, the whole team’s very well respected. They really give back to the community.” Kulak has made three court appearances since October and is scheduled to make a fourth later this month. Houck made his first appearance in October and is due back in February. In an official statement from the Giants, team owner Ron Toigo said:

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MURPHY’S LAW In the end, the opportunity was simply too good to let slip by. Civic politicians put an end, Metro Vancouver willing, last Friday to 40 years of unrest in the community by giving their seal of approval to an innovative yet highly controversial proposal for the Southlands. Many, many views were expressed at the public hearing, as well as through a multitude of other avenues over the years, but judging from the discussion around the Delta council table last Friday morning, there were a few key points that swung this decision in favour of the Century Group. I found it telling that not a lot was mentioned about the housing component and certainly little was made of the fact that more people spoke against the proposal than in support of it over the course of the five days of the public hearing. Instead, the focus was on acquiring and activating farmland, on an offer deemed almost too good to be true and, ultimately, on closing the book on an issue that has been a thorn in the side of this community for longer than the vast majority of people have lived in these parts. Not only does the Century proposal put 80 per cent of the land into public hands, but the amenity money provided to improve drainage and irrigation will ensure the farmland component becomes viable. This proved to be too attractive to pass up. Countless times council members heard that the entire site can and should be farmed, that housing isn’t required to make this happen. I suspect at some level they agreed with such sentiment, but this was very much a pragmatic decision, not a philosophical one. They also heard from farmers, including one who has lost money working the property today, who told them the price tag to bring the land up to the necessary standard is so prohibitive it precludes anyone from doing so. There was also the specter of what would happen if they rejected the proposal. Would it mean greenhouses, a transfer to First Nations ownership or more of the same: fallow land for years to come, at least until the next development application is put before a weary public? In the end council eschewed such uncertainty and opted for a trade-off, a proposal that despite still engendering much opposition contained enough benefits for the greater community it was seen as a worthy compromise. It was a tough decision, a fact referenced by almost everyone who voted in favour, but at the end of it all it was the right one.

House of sober second thought isn’t looking after own house TOM SIBA PUBLISHER’S PERSPECTIVE These are bad days for our country’s upper house and some of the lower levels of government back east. The major hubbub over the last few weeks has been the goings on in the Senate. As we have heard ad nauseam, senators Pamela Wallin, Mike Duffy and Patrick Brazeau were suspended last week for the expense claims they filed. The Senate has 105 members with senators being chosen by the government of the day to represent specific geographic regions of the country. The Maritime provinces, Quebec, Ontario and the West each get 24 senators. Newfoundland and Labrador have six and each of the territories have one. One of the requirements is that you must live in the province you represent. Senators must also own property in their home province. It

is said that our first prime minister, Sir John A. MacDonald, put the purpose of the Senate “as a house of sober second thought” (and history has it that Sir John A. really needed a source of sober second thought). Wallin, who is a representative for Saskatchewan, has already paid back about $140,000 for expenses claimed that were subsequently determined as being inappropriate. Many of the reversed items deal with travel to or through Toronto and whether the trips were actually for Senate business. Duffy (Prince Edward Island) has famously had to repay just over $90,000 in ineligible expenses. Nigel Wright of the Prime Minister’s Office advanced him the funds for the amount owing. The prime minister has been hounded incessantly about the event. He probably wishes the old Reform Party had achieved its goal of a Triple-E Senate (equal, elected and effective). However, the current make up of the Senate as mentioned above has the eastern part of the country over represented. Quebec and the Atlantic provinces would not be too welcoming to any constitutional amendment changing the status

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quo and any amendment requires the agreement of at least seven provinces representing at least 50 per cent of the country’s population. To me, the most ghastly thing in the whole process was the fact the Senate paid over half a million dollars to audit the expense claims of four Senators (101 to go). Did no one sign off on the expense claims when they were first filed? Does the Senate not have the most basic of internal controls? The current scandal goes well beyond who knew Wright issued a personal cheque to Duffy. I have trouble getting too indignant about that, although I still don’t understand why Duffy couldn’t have written his own cheque. The real issue is how could the house of sober second thought be so incompetent as to not monitor their expenses and then have to spend a fortune in professional fees to attempt to rectify the problem they created. Perhaps sobriety isn’t working for them. I suggest the next senator named by Harper be Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. He allegedly is careful with taxpayers’ money and would liven the place up. He might be looking for a new gig soon.

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November 13, 2013 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Hunters need to show respect

Editor: Re: Opening of hunting season not anticipated like it used to be, Community Comment, Nov. 8 In response to Doug Husband’s commentary on the start of hunting season, I suggest it is not anticipated like it was because it is no longer necessary. Why this practice is even permitted when I see the way certain hunters conduct themselves is beyond me. Since opening day, I have walked my dog numerous times on the dike at Brunswick Point. The evi-

dence of hunting is all too plain to see: piles of spent shotgun shells dumped by the side of the trail, a dead snow goose discarded near the parking area at the end of River Road, killed for no reason. What happened the Sunday before last was the epitome of irresponsible hunting behaviour: two hunters taking pot shots at anything that flew overhead. One such volley hit a bird as I walked by; it crash-landed near me and I realized it wasn’t a goose or duck but a seagull. It wasn’t

dead but very distressed and unable to fly, no doubt left by these “hunters” to die a slow and painful death. I do not question that a person has the right to hunt, but if hunters want others to respect that right then they should show some respect themselves. Only shoot what they are supposed to be shooting, take what they shoot and leave nothing behind so that non-hunters can also enjoy the beauty of this place we call home. Carl Broughton

Support for chief’s position on mental illness Editor: Re: Mental health support needed, Nov. 8 Thank you for your very useful article. I agree completely (from sad experience elsewhere in Metro Vancouver) with the opinions expressed by Delta’s police chief that “these people need psychiatric treatment within a health care environment.” I wish to add to this, that rather like the aboriginal children, the mentally ill receive relatively few prac-

tical frontline services, and a great deal of jargonized attention to “mental health” rather than illness. Many of those with genuine mental illness are, at times, incapable of normal physical (let alone financial) coordination, and these people need not just psychiatric and medical but also social services with some simple practical attention to at least minimum standards of nutrition and home hygiene. With the closure of resi-

dential facilities, this is a health issue for the entire community, which it seems to me, under current financial restrictions of course, the mental health and medical workers are required to overlook. Finally, of all the agencies I have had to deal with in regard to mentally ill persons, the police in particular have always been humane, benevolent, unbelievably patient, practical and helpful. Ken Adams

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A10 The Delta Optimist November 13, 2013 Letters to the Editor

Sympathies to neighbours dealing with noisy barn

Editor: Re: Barn not a good neighbour, Nov. 6 When I first saw the television coverage of this situation, I was shocked at the apparent expanse of paved area on agricultural land and so close to a slough. This seems inconsistent with the preservation of agricultural land, which could and probably will be needed in the future. My sympathies are with the neighbours who have to contend with loud parties every weekend. We all are tolerant of occasional celebration by friends and neighbours, but none of us would wish to put up with loud partying every weekend. How does this “promote agricultural awareness through an appreciation of the life and work of Delta’s earliest farmers” as the application for subdivision stated in 2008? Surely, such a use would require a zoning change and thus require a public hearing on such a change?

Answers to your reporter’s questions by municipal and society staff seem contradictory and, in some cases, bizarre. On the one hand, we are to believe that many of the problems have been solved [which suggests problems existed]. If this were true, I doubt anyone would still have a complaint. On the other hand, we are asked to believe that no problems exist at all as the noise is minimal. Doesn’t this stretch credulity? I don’t imagine that loud partying noise spreading out from a barn and carrying across a body of water would be anywhere near minimal in impact. Then there is the claim that large venues have been lacking in Delta. Two hotels, one banquet hall attached to a pub and motel, East Delta Hall and several church halls come to mind for a start. Real answers need to be forthcoming and citizens should not have to take legal action to get them. Wilma Haig

It’s another sad day for democracy

Editor: It is a sad day for democracy in South Delta. First there was Marina Gardens in Ladner and now the Southlands in Tsawwassen. I always considered that majority ruled but not here in South Delta, especially not with North Delta Mayor Lois Jackson and her other North Delta councillors. They voted to approve Sean Hodgins’ Southlands application even though 60 per cent were opposed to it.

Only Coun. Sylvia Bishop spoke up for the South Delta majority who opposed this destruction of farmland, a place where Canada geese, snow geese and other migratory birds use as a stopover on their way south. This week there were thousands of geese landing and departing the Southlands, presenting a spectacular view for the people visiting Centennial Beach. Once construction

starts on the Southlands, this pattern will change. We in South Delta have been at the mercy of North Delta officials for many years. They appear to love developers both in North Delta and South Delta and seem to forget there is farmland in South Delta. In my opinion, the land Hodgins owned at the corner of 56th Street and Highway 17 that taxpayers purchased for $1.5 million would have made a better

place to stick the apartments and townhomes and leave the Southlands totally for farming. The people of South Delta need to give more thought as to who they vote for so that we can become masters in our own homes and make our own decisions for the betterment of South Delta. I definitely know in what direction my vote will be going in the next municipal election. Victor Souliere

One person’s loss is another’s opportunity Editor: Re: Residents must look beyond their own neighbourhoods at this time, letter to the editor, Nov. 8 May I suggest that everything depends upon how you look at it. In her letter, Carol Vignale says that we have lost our grocery and corner store. I look at it as we have gained a new neighbour with unique skills and life adventures who has enriched our community by

sharing these with others, whether purposefully or inadvertently. Vignale also says we have lost our elementary school. Again, I see it as we have given our children the opportunity of travel and to bring back new experiences. In fact, the school is once again open with fresh new students who may have otherwise never had the occasion to visit Boundary Bay. Vignale says our commu-

nity exists in isolation and, again, I respectfully disagree as nothing can exist in isolation. Instead, we have doctors and homeopaths, mechanics and teachers, veterinarians and dog walkers and the list goes on and on. When a task seems too big for one household to handle, we have work parties where neighbours come and share the workload, laughs and stories, and a nutritious meal to boot.

And when the residents in a small community such as ours connect with each other, a network of lifelines is created from which to draw should the need arise. May I humbly caution against scarcity and fearful thinking as fear begets fear and love begets love. Boundary Bay, for the most part, is a healthy, thriving and friendly community, certainly not one to fear but emulate. Linda Lazarus

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Editor: My family and neighbours would like to congratulate Sylvia Bishop, the only Delta councillor to vote against the approval of third reading of the Southlands application. Bishop is the only councillor who has honoured Delta’s motto: “Ours to preserve by hand and heart.” I am sure Mayor Lois Jackson and the rest of Delta council who voted for approval of the third reading will be suitably rewarded by the electorate in the 2014 municipal election. Bill Didur

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‘Food’ OK as long as it’s not an everyday thing Sometimes you just get a hankering for a little junk BARBARA GUNN

LIVING MATTERS Every so often, I get a hankering for some “food.” You know. Doritos. Fritos. Sprinkle-topped donuts. “Food,” of course, is completely distinct from food. Food is made from natural things, while “food” is made from other stuff. Taste enhancers. Colour boosters. Bits of old chesterfields, for all I know, pulverized, mashed and pureed, then blended with 10 parts of sugar. “Food,” as most of us know, has little to no nutritional value. It’s the antibroccoli. You do not ingest “food” because you want to replenish your body with needed vitamins and minerals. You eat “food” because it’s what you can get at the gas station when your stomach’s starting to growl. I know, I know. An onion ring does not have the nutritional merit of an onion any more than an apple fritter has the goodness of an apple. Still. There are

not a dinner make. days when an onion ring is I may be an exception exactly what I crave. — especially in some ven“OK!” I said at work the ues. When the husband and other day. The clock had I head south of the border just struck noon. “Who to take in a major sporting wants to go to A&W for event, for instance, we tend lunch? I want root beer! I to be surrounded by people want a Teen Burger! I want eating “food.” onion rings!” They will be gorging on “I do!” said one colchili dogs and garlic fries league, shooting up his and soft hand. drinks and The others nachos just sat there. You eat “food” The others, because it’s what you smothered in someit’s worth notcan get at the gas thing called ing, tend to “cheese,” bring food for station when your which I lunch. Salads. stomach’s starting to suspect Stir-fries. growl. is not so Sandwiches much made on cheese as gluten-free bread without preservatives, it was engine oil in a previous life. artificial colouring or ches“Wow,” I’ll whisper to terfield parts of any kind, the husband. “What I’d give and piled high with organic tomatoes, lettuce and cukes. for some food.” There’s seldom any “Come on!” I implored. offered, and I’ll admit I’ve “It’s OK to eat ‘food’ once given in. in a while!” But some once-in-aThey remained seated, blue-moon “food” is fine, hands at their sides. I I guess, so long as you eat headed off with the colyour food. league, and filled myself with “food.” This, I must point out, is not my normal practice. Most of the time, I tend to turn to food for meals, if only because Skittles, KitKats and French fries do

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Deltassist’s Christmas programs are gearing up as staff and volunteers are gratefully accepting donations of toys and food for their annual Toy Depot and Christmas food hampers. Deltassist continues to rely on the overwhelming support of the community to meet the increasing need of low-income families, seniors and individuals in Delta. This year’s Toy Depot will be held Dec. 10 to 12. Gifts are needed for children up to 16 years of age and as always, the need is greatest for infants and

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November 13, 2013 The Delta Optimist A19 In the Community

Three students win education awards

Forty-eight students, including three from Delta, received help with their post-secondary education expenses last week as winners of Coast Capital Savings Education Awards. This year, the B.C. credit union awarded 16 Standing Tall Awards valued at $5,000 each to youths who have made a positive impact on their communities in the face of personal adversity. The remaining 32 Citizenship Awards, each valued at $2,000, were given to students who demonstrated extraordinary leadership in all facets of their lives. Delta residents Olivia Reshetylo, Antony Tsui and Sarita Ponce each took home an award. “I was elated when I learned I had won the Coast Capital Education Award,”

says Ponce, who received a Standing Tall Award for her bravery in overcoming three years of chemotherapy and two surgeries for a childhood brain tumour. Ponce has gone on to become an inspiring leader and volunteer in her community, and is currently studying biology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. “Receiving this scholarship will allow me to pursue my dreams of studying in the medical field and giving back to the community that has done so much for me and my family.” More than 800 B.C. students applied online for the 48 scholarships. The successful recipients were selected by local adjudication committees comprised of Coast Capital staff volunteers.

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Delta Hospice session helps people cope with holidays A special gathering will be held at Delta Hospice next month to reach out to those who are apprehensive about coping with the upcoming holiday season. Even though holidays and special days are usually joyous celebrations filled with rituals, traditions and love, these particular days can be surprisingly painful for those who have been touched by death. Instead of lifting our heads and hearts with memories, these days remind us of just how long it has been “since” ... since we hugged the person who died, since we shared a laugh, since we shared a holiday meal together. Delta Hospice will be hosting an evening about managing the holidays and other special days on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. Ideas will be shared about how to either hang on to traditions or how to create new ones that will help you endure, survive and even enjoy the upcoming special days. After the presentation, refreshments will be served and participants will have an opportunity to share and receive helpful handouts. The presentation will be at the Harold & Veronica Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner (across from the Ladner Leisure Centre). It is open to individuals, families and friends.

Registration is appreciated, but not necessary. Call 604948-0660 to register or for more information. Delta Hospice has a variety of individual and group support services and professional counselling at no cost available for bereaved family members and friends. There are programs for children, teens and adults.

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The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop in Ladner Village hosted a Customer Appreciation Day last month that also featured a food bank drive. Here, volunteers sort through some of the items donated by thrift store customers.

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A20 The Delta Optimist November 13, 2013 Coming Events Clubs & Groups !Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers a Family Support Group for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness: Second and fourth Wednesday every month from 7 - 9 p.m. The next meeting takes place Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Delta Hospital (education room) 5800 Mountain Blvd, Ladner. Call CMHA Delta for info at 604-943-1878. !Join Ted Kuntz, author of 8 Weeks to a Better Relationship, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the George Mackie Library, 8440-112th St., as he shares his insights and wisdom from having worked with countless couples over a 25 year period. !A Parkinson’s support group meeting takes place Monday, Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We are a group who either have Parkinson’s Disease, or live/help someone who does have PD. If interested, and this is relevant to you, please join us at KinVillage on Monday, Nov. 18. For more information call Eileen or Peter at 604-943-8350.

!The next regular meeting of the South Delta Low Vision Support Group will be held on Monday, Nov. 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. This will be the annual meeting. The existing executive will be stepping down and a new executive will be necessary in order to carry on the support group. !On Tuesday, Nov. 19 the South Delta Evergreen Garden Club welcomes Martin Harcourt who will talk to us about organically cared for healthy soils. Martin is a past president of SOUL (Society for Organic Urban Lawn Care), Certified Organic gardener and owner of Mainland landscaping. The Garden Club meeting starts at 7:30 in Kin House, 5050 47th Avenue, next to the Ladner Pioneer Library. Visitors are welcome. For more information phone 604-9435250 !Delta Nature invites you to an evening with John Neville, the Birdsong Man, in which he will present the sounds and images of the Raptors of Canada. With the kind permission of Robert Bateman, John has linked the images of Robert’s fabulous paint-

ings with his own authentic sound recordings. Neville is the President of B. C. Nature. Time: Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Place: Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park, Delta. No charge for event. Info: Call Tom at 604-940-9296 or e-mail tom.bearss@dccnet.com. !The South Delta Newcomers & Alumni meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:15 p.m. at the Art Gallery, Kiwanis Longhouse, located at 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. The club is for women who have moved to Tsawwassen, Ladner or Point Roberts to introduce you to the community and help you make new friends. Join us on Thursday, Nov. 21. Contact Holly at holly. hastie@uregina.com. !Members of The TOOB - The Annual General Meeting will be at Tsawwassen Royal Canadian Legion #289, Sunday, Nov. 24. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served. !Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers a Depression/Bi-Polar Support Group for individuals with depression/bi-polar

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or experiencing symptoms on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. The next meeting takes place on Monday, Nov. 25 at the Ladner Library. Please Call CMHA Delta to register for your first meeting at 604943-1878. !CFUW presents a fall 2013 speaker series. All are welcome. Donations are accepted for our local scholarship and bursary funds. Location: Benediction Lutheran Church, 56th St. & 6th Ave. Doors open at 7 p.m., speaker at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 speaker will be Joanne Schroeder, from UBC’s Human Early Learning Partnership. Seniors !Come join the Philosophers’ Café this Friday, Nov. 15, 1:30 - 3 p.m. at the McKee Seniors Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner, where we’ll be exploring strategies for Building Consensus Around Difficult Issues. No registration necessary. Call 604-946-1411 for further information. !Christmas Market,

Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen. Mighty Fraser Big Band, Christmas Dinner/dance. Doors open at 6 p.m., salad bar at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., dancing 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets $30 for members, $34 for non-members. !McKee Seniors Recreation Centre hosts a Pre-Christmas Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 29, 12:30 p.m. Members $7, guests $9. Full turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Tickets at Customer Service Desk. McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave. 604-966-1411. Fund Raisers !Bridge and Afternoon Tea, a IODE Boundary Bay Chapter fundraiser, is set for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1 - 4 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Dr., Ladner. $10 per person. Tea/coffee and light snacks will be served. Door prizes. This event is a fun social outing for players at all levels. Call Frances at 604 943-1119 for tickets. Special Events !GO GREEN Delta presents book, film and discus-

sion at the Tsawwassen Library Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. with Rachel Carson’s 2007 film Silent Spring and famous book with the same name. Carson is a biologist, pioneer ecologist alerted risks of chemical pesticides. !Port Guichon’s Fall Market takes place Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 4381 46A St. Arts !Lea Price presents “Open Spaces and Intimate Places” at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre Gallery until Nov. 27. !Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra presents All That Jazz with special Guests Van Django at the Harris Barn at Kirkland House on Nov. 16. For tickets and info visit: http://www.rdyo. ca/classical-cabaret-withvan-django/. 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).

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The Seafair Islanders continue to make the most of their short trip through the tunnel for the Tim Jardine Bantam AAA Showcase. For the third time in four years the Islanders have prevailed in South Delta Minor Hockey’s 20th annual eight team tournament — this time rallying for 6-5 victory over Prince George on Sunday afternoon at the Ladner Leisure Centre. The host A1 Storm will have to wait another year to win its first title since 2007 after bowing out in a 4-3 quarter-final loss to the Victoria Racquet Club. South Delta went unbeaten in earlier round-robin play, highlighted by a 5-2 opening win over Mission before

battling to ties against Juan de Fuca and Kelowna. The championship game featured the top two teams from the JD Sweid Division as Prince George edged out Seafair for first place honours with a hard-fought 2-1 win. This time, both teams were coming off one goal semi-final victories hours earlier, resulting in a wide open affair and several lead changes. The Islanders took a 3-2 lead into the final period only to allow Prince George to strike twice. The northern visitors also enjoyed a 5-4 advantage in the late going before running into penalty trouble. Seafair struck for a pair of power play goals, including the game winner from Graham Lynn with three minutes remaining. “Fatigue was definitely a factor for both teams after

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Hayley Jeske has wasted little time in making an impact during her freshman year with the Delaware State University equestrian team. The English rider was awarded MVP on the Flat as host Delaware defeated Sacred Heart and was edged out by Fresno State and New Mexico State in the four-team competition held on Nov. 3. Last month, Jeske and teammate Tiffany Lee outrode their counterparts in Fences to help the Raiders stun ninth ranked Southern Methodist University. Jeske also earned points for her team in a losses to Miami of Ohio and No. 5 ranked Kansas State. The Raiders will resume their schedule in the new year — leading up to the Non-Conference Championship at the end of

March. The 2013 South Delta secondary graduate has only been riding competitively for five years. She initially trained under Leora Burtch of Foundation Equestrian out of Country Lane Stables in Ladner before teaming up with Sperabo Equestrian’s Justine Annandale who works out of Imperial Stables. Jeske’s accomplishments include Mini Canadian Equestrian Team Champion and representing Zone 4 (Delta, Richmond, Burnaby) at the B.C. Summer Games. She was sought after by several NCAA programs and made an official visit to the DSU campus in Dover before accepting the school’s scholarship offer.

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South Delta Midget C3 Angry Mob rode a perfect record through the 2013 Lake Cowichan Midget Hockey Tournament to emerge as champions. The Angry Mob went 3-0 in opening round play with victories over Comox, Semiahmoo and Lake Cowichan. The keys to their early tournament success were solid defensive play and outstanding goaltending from Jeremy Cook, who surrendered only four goals in those three games. Another important factor was the line of Blair Wilson, Liam Peake and Cory McIver, which accounted for all three goals in the win against Semiahmoo that put the Mob into the championship against the undefeated Saanich Braves. The final game was a tight-checking affair from the start. Both teams clogged up the neutral zone and blocked out shooting lanes, resulting in few quality scoring chances. After failing to convert on the first man-advantage of the game, the Mob opened the scoring with just over a minute remaining in the first period. Acting Captain Spencer Richardson jumped into the rush, taking a pass from Graydon Policnick, then fed the puck to his defensive partner Tanner Dulko. He let go his trademark heavy blast from the top of the circle, which eluded the outstretched glove of the Saanich goalkeeper. The Angry Mob maintained the momentum through the first part of the second period, but it began to change with a pair of penalties. Dulko was whistled for hooking five minutes in. Seconds after stepping back on to the ice, he took a second penalty for an inadvertent neutral zone trip. But the Angry Mob were up to the task, led by the steady defensive play of Matt Berends and Riley Taylor, and tenacious checking from forwards Brett Bock and Matt Lowe. They killed the second penalty and the period ended with the score still 1-0.

The third began with the same intensity as the first two. Taylor led numerous rushes from his defensive position. Both teams fought for possession and open ice. Then with just over half the final period remaining, the game turned quickly. Following a centre ice collision, Richardson regrouped, picked up a loose puck and stepped over centre. His dumpin caught the goalie by surprise and the puck slid through his legs to give the Angry Mob a 2-0 lead. The same five players stayed on the ice for the ensuing face-off and 70 seconds later, put a dagger into the comeback hopes of Saanich on a controversial play. When a Saanich defender coughed up the puck in his own zone, Dulko took possession near the blue line and slipped it over to Richardson. He turned at the line, barely keeping the puck inside the Saanich zone. As the Saanich bench erupted in appeals for an offside, their defense appeared to let up, perhaps thinking the play would be blown dead. Richardson protected the puck, made one move and snapped a shot high, glove side to give South Delta an insurmountable 3-0 lead. The locals closed out the final minutes with stifling defense. Forwards Thomas Costin, Will Robinson and Pavel Dhah gave the Island team no room to move. Dhah scored two goals the previous day against the host club and was a remarkable plus-seven in the opener against Comox. The last seconds ticked off the clock and the game ended with a 3-0 shutout for Cook, who was named the game MVP, and a tournament championship for the team from South Delta. The South Delta Midget C3 Angry Mob are coached by Andrew Richardson, Doug McIver and Bernie Berends. Players unable to make the trip were Declan Bostock, Connor Duchek, Kris Hothi, and Brad Phillips. The team is expertly managed by Laurel Richardson.

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