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It’s been a busy few days at South Delta Secondary as the football team won its quarter-final game, the volleyball team captured the Fraser Valleys and the field hockey team finished second in the provincials. See pages 25 and 26.

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Duncan named Citizen of Year Tsawwassen artist recognized at Delta Chamber of Commerce’s annual Hats Off gala BY

JESSICA KERR

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To say that Michael Duncan was surprised at his Citizen of the Year award at last Friday night’s Delta Chamber of Commerce Hats Off to Excellence gala is an understatement. “I was sitting there just reflecting on things and they called my

name and someone had to prod expelled from the famous school, me,” the longtime Delta resident which counts Prince Phillip and said in reflecting on Prince Charles, the evening. More winners at as well as other Duncan came to members of the Hats Off gala Canada at the age British Royal Page 3 family, as graduof 17 after being expelled from ates. Gordonstoun School in Scotland. The letter to his mother from He says he holds the honour the school, he said, contained one of being the only student ever word: “incorrigible.”

Duncan said he was most excited to tell his mother, who is 102, about his award. He said ever since his expulsion, she has always asked him one question. “She’s always asked me, all these years, if I’d been a good boy,” he said, adding, with a laugh, that now he has proof. See DUNCAN page 3

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In addition to Citizen of the Year, the Delta Chamber of Commerce handed out six other awards at its Hats off to Excellence gala last Friday night at the Delta Town & Country Inn. Here are the winners: Volunteer Service Award Winner: Len Stroh Finalists: Stephen Krawchuk and Karel Ley Stroh has committed 38 years to the advancement and development of community and school sport in Delta through coaching, executive positions, teaching and officiating. Although most of his involvement has been with the North Delta Baseball Association, in the past 20 years Stroh has branched out to serve in other areas, including the Delta Sports Hall of Fame, Delta Museum and Archives, Deltassist and Operation Red Nose. Rising Star Award Winner: Scott Foran and Barry Hartman (505-Junk) Finalists: Jennifer and Shannan O’Brien (Sublime Art Supplies) The South Delta Secondary grads started their rubbish removal and recycling company in July 20011 based on a unique concept of charging customers by weight

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After being expelled, Duncan said he was given three options: South Africa, Australia or Canada. Just 17, he chose the latter and never looked back. After working in many of the country’s provinces, Duncan and his wife Odette, who passed away in 2000, headed west and in 1966 the couple settled in Ladner. He was curator at the

grams to help improve strength and function for older adults. She is also employed by the Corporation of Delta and leads classes for seniors challenged by osteoporosis, arthritis and others at a high risk for falls. Hillariet has been working at the Ladner branch of the Royal Canadian Legion for more than 15 years and has been manager for the last decade. In addition to her usual duties, Hillariet helps the Ladies Auxiliary with its events and takes over in the kitchen when the chef is on holidays. Delta Rotary Business Ethics Award

Shelter and the Delta Homeless Animal Fund. Since then, AHAA has raised more than $10,000, largely through the sale of Duncan’s original pen and ink drawings of local heritage sites. In 2011, he partnered with Rev. Dan Kirkegaard at Tsawwassen United Church on a theatre program, Rebel Theatre, designed for teens, especially those with more rebellious tendencies. It gives them a forum to express

themselves and explore their emotions while receiving training in acting, public speaking, song writing and more. He was awarded the Visual Arts Award from the Delta Arts Council for his contribution to the arts community and was also a recipient of the Delta Friends of Heritage Award for providing a window into Delta’s past through three books — Wind and Wild Grass, Where Waters Touch and Green Horizons.

Never one to slow down, Duncan has just finished another $7,000 worth of pieces for AHAA and is working on another illustrated book, White Mist Rising, celebrating the area’s heritage. He is also working on a book to help people who have lost a pet. Duncan lost his long-time canine companion, Ellie, this year so is penning One Last Walk. Finalists for Citizen of the Year were Irene Forcier and Mike Guichon.

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Gardening expert and broadcaster Wim Vander Zalm was master of ceremonies for Hats Off. of material removed rather than volume. The company also recycles as much of the waste as possible, and donates any usable goods to charity. By 2013, the 505-Junk team will have diverted more than one million pounds of waste from the landfill. Special Events and Tourism Award Winner: Kathy Swift (South Delta Artists Guild) Finalists: Beverly Mantovani (Flamenco Tabloa) and Eliza Olsen (International Bog Day) Aside from showcasing the work of local artists and performers, and promoting arts in the community, the

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South Delta Artists Guild hosts several events annually that draw visitors as well as local residents. These events help raise funds for OWL, Delta Hospital Foundation and the Delta Humane Society. The guild also provides bursaries to local high school students every year. Employee Extraordinaire Winners: (tie) Debbie Cheong and Jacky Hillariet Finalist: Rebecca Efonoff (Delta Cable) Cheong is the provincial co-ordinator for B.C. Women’s Hospital and Health Centre’s Osteofit where she develops pro-

Winner: Unifiller Systems Inc. Finalists: Feelgood Treat Company Ltd., Houweling’s Tomatoes and Wellbrook Winery Unifiller Systems Inc. manufactures portioning depositors for bakeries and food industry manufacturers internationally. The Delta-based owners are committed to giving back to the community by sponsoring employee-initiated donations to various charities and causes. The company advocates for industry improvements through its membership in a number of business associations and adheres to extensive waste management policies that result in almost zero waste. Business of the Year Winner: Modern Engineering Finalists: Delta Community Living Society and Tsawwassen Collision Established in Vancouver in 1939, Modern Engineering is one of the oldest machine shops in B.C. The company relocated to Delta in 1984. Its primary service is automated machining of components from various metals. It supplies customers in Europe, New Zealand and throughout North America. It’s a family-owned business that continues to grow.

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Port Metro Vancouver’s proposed Terminal 2 at Roberts Bank will have to undergo a federal environmental assessment. That was the decision handed down by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, which announced that a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Guidelines document has been issued for a 30-day public comment period. The document provides direction to the proponent and identifies the information and analysis that must be provided. The public has until Dec. 8 to provide input to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. The document can be viewed www.ceaa-acee. gc.ca.

“It’s incredibly important that we stay on top of this assessment,” said Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington. “It will be one of the most important things that has ever taken place in Delta in terms of its impact on quality of life, on the future of the agricultural land and on the ecology. So we have to stay on top of it as a community.” According to the draft guidelines, it’s the responsibility of the proponent to provide sufficient data and analysis on any potential changes to the environment to permit a thorough evaluation of the environmental effects by the agency. The document also notes the proponent will prepare a summary that will include a concise description of all key components of the project and related activities, and a summary of the

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Red Nose once again offering rides home

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Volunteers still needed for annual holiday campaign With Operation Red Nose set to offer holiday revelers a safe ride home beginning next weekend, organizers are still looking for volunteers. “We need a huge amount of volunteers,” said co-ordinator Carlene Lewall. “We need 55 to 60 people every night.” Since 2002, the Delta Gymnastics Society has been the local host of the national program that strives to keep roads safe during the holiday season. “On any given year, we need over 400 volunteers to provide nine nights of safe driving. This year, we estimate we need another 50 volunteers to keep up with the demand,” Lewall said. “We want to encourage our community to help us keep our roads and families safe by supporting this program. Invite your spouse, co-workers or friends to come one night and drive people to and from your community.” This year Operation Red Nose, in partnership with ICBC, CTV, Richmond RCMP, Delta police and many local sponsors, will service the communities of Delta and Richmond on Nov. 29, 30, Dec. 6, 7, 13,

14, 20, 21 and 31 between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. All sponsorships and donations will be directed to the Delta Sport Development Centre. Last year, 409 volunteers helped provide 667 safe rides home, driving over 21,000 kilometres over the course of nine nights. The service has been running for 30 years nationally and in Delta-Richmond for the last 12 years. Volunteers are sent out in teams of three, so newbies are usually paired with more experienced volunteers, Lewall said. She added volunteers are especially needed for New Year’s Eve, when a special dinner and celebration is held for volunteers before they head out that night. “It really is a great way to spend the evening,” Lewall said. Operation Red Nose is hosting an information session tomorrow at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn at 7 p.m. for anyone interested in volunteering. More information can also be found online at www.operationrednosedelta.com, by calling 604-943-0460 or email orn@operationrednosedelta. com.

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MURPHY’S LAW Well, at least they’re moving the parking lot. The provincial government has embarked on a $2 million project to lengthen the Steveston Highway offramp in order that ever-increasing traffic doesn’t back up onto northbound Highway 99. Getting vehicles into an extended exit lane sooner, and out of the way of drivers continuing northbound on the highway, makes abundant sense and should help ease the congestion around the George Massey Tunnel. So while this work requested by the public during recent tunnel replacement consultations is welcomed, it will only solve part of the problem because a couple of other situations won’t be changing at that interchange. The signal light where the off-ramp meets Steveston Highway stays and the overpass to handle westbound traffic (where the majority of drivers are headed) will remain one lane in either direction. The real problem with the Steveston off-ramp isn’t so much the length of the northbound exit lane but the fact traffic doesn’t continue to flow once it gets off the highway. Expanding the exit lane will get vehicles out of the way of Highway 99 traffic, which is the main goal of the project, but will do precious little to ensure those drivers keep moving. While driving by the construction site the other day I couldn’t help but think that all they’re really building is a bigger parking lot to accommodate those vehicles that must eventually funnel through the chokepoints. There are other options to improve traffic flow at the interchange, including widening the overpass to have a second westbound lane or reconfiguring the off-ramp north of Steveston so vehicles would loop around without the need for a signal light, but those come with much larger price tags, so there isn’t an appetite to undertake them. And let’s be clear: Victoria is spending this money to improve traffic flow on Highway 99 in and around the tunnel, not to ensure vehicles move unimpeded once they get across the river into Richmond. Yes, those really should be symbiotic objectives, but if you build a long enough exit lane, they don’t necessarily have to go hand-in-hand. It’s also worth noting this is more than likely a short-term project as the access and egress points for the highway will almost certainly be reconfigured once a new bridge crosses the south arm of the Fraser River. In the meantime, the larger parking lot — I mean exit lane — should help traffic flow a little better on Highway 99.

New neighbour shines a light on how others perceive us BRAD SHERWIN

COMMUNITY COMMENT I recently had a new neighbour move in next door. We introduced ourselves, took over a little housewarming gift and had a nice chat to get to know them. They had moved from North Delta, where they raised their family. “So, what do you think of it down here?” I asked. “It’s not like I expected. The people here are really nice.” The perception he (and supposedly many others) had of us in South Delta was not very flattering, but once he moved here, met some people and learned more about our area, he realized this wasn’t such a bad place after all. The people here are friendly, the local business owners know their customers; it’s just a nice place to live. So why is our reputation so unflattering? “We don’t really get much Delta

news in the north,” he said. The local newspapers there come from Surrey, and run only the occasional story from Delta — usually the challenges Delta council faces or a problem the Delta school board is dealing with instead of any good news. We are lucky to have local papers, supported by local businesses, to give us local information, good and not so good. He looks forward to the days when the paper is delivered to read the local news, what people are talking about and find out what’s happening. I’ve started to smuggle the local paper to a co-worker from North Delta, who also said it was nice to read what’s happening. It seems that our reputation has been established by not knowing us, and making assumptions. Is it the palm trees down the street? The Christmas lights in the trees? We’ve got municipal hall and the business improvement association to thank in those cases. It is a lot of fun telling friends from other parts of the country that we have palm trees on our main drag. And they look amazing when we get a little snow.

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Reputations usually start with a lack of information, and get fueled by ever-exaggerated perceptions. South Delta may be more affluent than some areas, but I’ve seen the statistics, and there are people working hard to make ends meet down here as well, in both Ladner and Tsawwassen. The streets are far from being paved with gold, but you don’t realize that until you see they are paved with the same stuff as everywhere else. What people might not understand is how tight-knit our communities are, in their own way. Coming from other areas of Vancouver, there are few places that are as connected as us. They might perceive us as whiners — we’re just passionate about where we live, proud to be here and stand up for ourselves when others tell us what to do. Once others get to know us, they realize our reputation isn’t necessarily deserved. So to my new neighbours, welcome to South Delta, I hope you enjoy it here as much as we have for the past 18 years. By the way, can I borrow your ladder? Don’t worry, I’ve got a pretty good reputation for returning stuff. I hope.

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November 20, 2013 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Council finally takes the lead

Editor: Let’s hear a few good words for the members of Delta council and Mayor Lois Jackson for finally taking the lead on the Southlands plan. Good on you. You have negotiated a very good deal. Most of us (more than 75 per cent, I’m sure, although I pull that number out of a hat like the objecting councillor does) are damned tired of all the haggling over this land that is not suitable for agriculture and is precisely the type of land that should be used for

housing development. It’s not the really good arable land all these doomsayers that flock loudly to meetings contend. Their own properties would be far more suitable for farming and for orchards (as they once were) than the Southlands. If the obstructionists, led by dissenting Coun. Sylvia Bishop, coughed up a few million (or billion) to buy the land, we would be happy to sit behind our paved driveways and admire it. However, I appeal to the

activists in Tsawwassen to turn their well-honed skills to stop the radio towers proposed for Point Roberts. Federal politicians choose to ignore the fact the proposal sent for government approval was fraudulent when it claimed the nearest community to the towers is Ladner. Also, the towers are intended to beam transmissions to Surrey, so put the towers in Surrey. Another much bigger cause to stop is the TPP, the secret Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. Cecilia Tanner

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regulations and the cost of red tape has been reduced by nearly $20 million annually,” she said. The Canada Revenue Agency’s Red Tape Reduction Action Plan lays out 12 commitments to address the irritants businesses identified during the Red Tape Reduction Commission’s consultations in 2010, and further refined by the agency’s own consultations in 2012. Findlay said the agency would continue to consult every two years.

Poppy Fund gets Springs boost Tsawwassen Springs golf course raised over $2,000 earlier this month for the Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Fund. The golf course donated $10 from every green fee it collected from Nov. 8 to Remembrance Day. “It turned out to be pretty successful,” said general manager Chris Hood, noting the weather was very good on Remembrance Day. A total of $2,030 was raised this year. The golf course raised about $1,400 last year with the fundraiser, he said. The Legion’s website notes that while the poppy

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Shopping Day for Hospice back at Open Space Yoga Find Christmas gifts at Saturday’s fifth annual event

Open Space Yoga’s fifth annual Shopping Day for Hospice takes place this Saturday. The Delta Street yoga studio will open its doors to a variety of vendors to allow shoppers to find some great Christmas gifts while giving back to a local nonprofit in the community. Between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., people can shop for items and services from Sonja Picard Jewelry, The Crows Nest, The Portal, Lyck Bodycare, Pebble Creations, Prana Clothing, Open Space Yoga and Chocolate Love. LARA cuisine will also be on hand offering baklava and Turkish coffee to visitors. Fifteen per cent of all sales will be donated to the Delta Hospice Society with

the exception of Potters for Hospice, which will be donating 100 per cent of proceeds from all pottery sold. Potters for Hospice have been collecting pottery all year, including work from potters on Vancouver Island and a few special items from a well-known Whistler potter. “This shopping day provides a way for all of us to give back to an important charitable organization in a very practical way,” says Open Space owner Michael Rudd. “We realize how precious everyone’s time is and thought having many diverse retailers in one location may be of benefit to people. We look forward to hosting this shopping day

each year.” “Michael’s annual shopping day provides a wonderful opportunity to purchase gifts for Christmas,” says Delta Hospice Society executive director Nancy Macey. “Each year he hosts such a diverse group of vendors; there are gifts for everyone’s tastes. We are very thankful to all the vendors and for Michael who opens up his beautiful space for this event.” Open Space Yoga has raised over $30,000 for the Delta Hospice Society over the years. Open Space Yoga is at 4880 Delta St. in Ladner Village. For more information on the event, visit www. OpenSpaceYoga.com.

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A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to any project at that time. Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed project shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaw and/or proposed by the application. Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Oﬁce of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:30 p.m. on November 26, 2013. # Project No. 1

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5. Section 632E by varying the minimum rear setback from 9 m to 1.5 m for the principal structure on Lot 1. To vary Section 5.2(a) of “Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 5100, 1994” by reducing the local road standard’s minimum pavement width of 4.5 m from the centerline to 4.2 m that exists along the Westminster Avenue frontage of the subject property. Staff Contact: Nancy McLean – 604-952-3814 Web Location: November 4, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03 Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaw, supporting staff report, and any relevant documentation may be inspected until November 26, 2013. Municipal Hall: Community Planning and Development Department Hours: 8:30 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (except statutory holidays) 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday Website: www.delta.ca Email: com-pln-dev@delta.ca Phone: 604-946-3380 Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded.

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A former Tsawwassenite was back in town earlier this month to promote his first children’s book. Larry Fielding, who grew up in Tsawwassen but now lives in Prince George, was at Raindance: A Festival for Indie Authors at Lansdowne Centre in Richmond to

promote his book, The X-tails Snowboard at Shred Park, the first in a series of six selfpublished children’s books that follow the antics of six best friends on their search for fun that takes them on many wild and extreme adventures. Fielding, who writes as L.A. Fielding, grew up in Tsawwassen but left shortly after high school. After spending a year living, SUBMITTED PHOTO and snowboarding, Larry Fielding’s children’s series folat Mount Baker, he lows the antics of six best friends. ended up studying forestry at the University sue his love of those sports of Northern B.C. with his family. And his Now settled in Prince love of sport and adventure George with his wife and has come through in his two children, Fielding said children’s stories. the idea for the X-tails was Fielding began work on born on the weekly drives the books two years ago the family would make to and the first one has been go snowboarding at Powder out for about a month. King Mountain Resort. He said he is currently During the two-hour drive, working on the second book Fielding said, all his son in the series. would want is for him to The X-tails Snowboard tell stories. at Shred Park is availHis wife encouraged him able in e-book format to start writing them down, for Apple devices and and the X-tails was born. Kindles through iBooks Growing up, Fielding, and Amazon. Hard and a professional forester, soft cover versions of the was an avid athlete and book can also be found on gravitated to skateboarding, Amazon. biking and snowboarding. For more about X-tails Today, he continues to purvisit www.TheXtails.com.

Fall speaker series continues The Canadian Federation of University Women South Delta’s fall speaker series continues next week in Tsawwassen. Author, researcher and manager Joanne Schroeder will be speaking about the special role of early child development as a determinant to health next Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at the Benediction Lutheran Hall, 5575-6th Ave. There will be time for questions, refreshments and conversation before the group’s regular business meeting for members. Donations for the group’s

scholarship and bursary funds will be welcome. CFUW South Delta, affiliated with provincial, national and international organizations, is committed to advancing the status of women and girls, with a focus on improving educational opportunities, as well as creating awareness of social and environmental issues within the community. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Women interested in becoming members can call Linda at 604-948-1250 or Cheryl at 604-943-4634.

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A sold-out crowd mingled, laughed and bid on auction items as the Burns Bog Conservation Society marked its 25th anniversary earlier this month. The Building for the Future gala on Nov. 8 celebrated the work of committed volunteers, members and supporters who have lent their time, energy and financial resources over the years to save the unique ecosystem. MP Jinny Sims, MLAs Peter Fassbender, Simon Gibson and Scott Hamilton and Delta Coun. Jeannie Kanakos attended the gala at Eaglequest Golf Club in Surrey.

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Congratulatory letters were read from all levels of government, including one from Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington, while international greetings came from the Irish Peatland Conservation Council and English environmentalist David Bellamy. The next step for bog supporters is to build an educational and interpretive centre in Delta. Doug Hart, chair of the Burns Bog Conservation Foundation, announced the launch of a capital campaign at the gala. For more information about the campaign, call Hart at 604572-0373.

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Fracking discussion at Tsaw. Library The impact of fracking — hydraulic fracturing — is in the spotlight as a result of media reports and the release of the award-winning documentary Gasland. The Tsawwassen Library is shining a light on the issue with a program tomorrow from 7 to 8 p.m.

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Forget valuables, bandit targets everyday items LIVING MATTERS The closet bandits have been at it again. When I haven’t been looking, they’ve snuck in the house and rearranged the towels. They’ve messed with the sheets and the pillowcases and the extra blankets and pretty much everything else I keep in the linen closet: Kleenex and toilet paper and extra shampoo. What was here is there, and what was there seems nowhere to be seen. I know this because it was only — what? — three or four months ago when I straightened up the linen closet and put everything in its place. The towels were folded uniformly on shelves two and three. The face cloths were placed in a neat stack. The shampoos were positioned adjacent to the Band-Aids and in front of the Kleenex. “There’s no shampoo,” I

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A18 The Delta Optimist November 20, 2013

Does PAIN keep you from living your life?

Documentary tackles addiction stigma

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A new documentary being screened in South Delta later this week shines a bright light on addiction awareness and recovery advocacy.

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“The Anonymous People documentary provides a wonderful way for the public to be able to get a true picture of addiction and what recovery can mean for the individual, their family and their community.”

The Anonymous People by Greg Williams debuted in the U.S. in September and is currently showing in select theatres around North America. The South Delta Little House Society, in partnership with the Delta Optimist, is screening the film on Friday, Nov. 22 at Genesis Theatre in Ladner. Williams says he set out to “find the answer to one very fundamental question: Why do we treat addiction and people with addiction so dramatically differently than people with any other health issue?”

The Anonymous People is told through the faces and voices of the leaders, volunteers, corporate executives

A question and answer session with a panel of experts will follow the film. JIM STIMSON and celebrities who have chosen to share their recovery publicly in order to save the lives of others just like them. This courageous approach to sharing one’s recovery is a way to address the historic stigma that surrounds addiction, says Jim Stimson, president of the South Delta Little House Society. “People will get to see that recovery works and has been working for decades,”

The Anonymous People is showing at Ladner’s Genesis Theatre next Friday. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the film starts at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 and are available in Ladner at Ladner Village Hardware, Sharkey’s Seafood Bar and Grill, Sure Copy Centre and WellSpring Health. In Tsawwassen, tickets can be purchased at Iris Optical, Mario’s Kitchen and WellSpring Health. Tickets will also be available at the door.

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Fight fatigue with food The longer hours of darkness synonymous with winter can promote feelings of lethargy and fatigue. But changing your diet to include foods that provide energy may be just what you need to counter such fatigue. They key is to select menu items that will provide a gradual stream of energy through the day, eliminating those highs and lows that can lead to dips in energy. Here are some smart food choices to fight fatigue: • Oatmeal: This fiber-rich food provides a quick boost of energy from carbohydrates, but will not result in a sugar crash that is common with many breakfast cereals. The fiber in oatmeal will feed the beneficial bacteria in your digestive tract, helping to keep the digestion system healthy. • Pumpkin seeds: Researchers at the United States Agricultural Research Service found that people with magnesium deficiencies required more oxygen uptake during physical activity, which then brought on fatigue. Snacking on magnesium-rich foods, such as pumpkin seeds, will provide the body with the recommended daily allowance of magnesium. • Lean proteins: When enjoying proteins, opt for leaner meats and seafood that can

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• Yogurt: The soft texture of yogurt makes it easily digestible by the body, providing a quick source of energy. But unlike other foods, yogurt has a good ratio of protein to carbohydrates, making it a long-lasting energy source. • Whole grains: When choosing carbohydrates, opt for complex carbohydrates, which can be found in whole grains. The body digests and releases complex carbohydrates slowly, moderating blood sugar levels and keeping your mood stable. • Spinach: Fatigue may be a by-product of an iron deficiency, which is a common cause of anemia. Red blood cells use iron to carry oxygen to cells. Without adequate iron, the red blood cells cannot do their job well and mental and physical fatigue may ensue. Spinach is an excellent source of iron, magnesium and vitamin C. • Walnuts: Walnuts and other foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids can alleviate symptoms of fatigue. Research suggests that alphalinolenic acid found in walnuts can boost energy and relive depression symptoms. • Dark chocolate: Every once in a while you may crave something a little sweet. Rather than selecting just any candy bar or snack, opt for something smart. Dark chocolate helps boost the brain chemical serotonin, which can alleviate feelings of fatigue.

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The Housing Action Team, a subcommittee of the Delta Seniors Planning Team, has a vision for Ladner’s Paterson Park. The plan includes different types of housing, a health care facility, shops,

restaurants, parks, gardens and maintenance of the racing oval for recreation and events. The vision was presented to Delta council on Monday. The Optimist asked:

What do you think of the vision for Paterson?

Beth Sparks I think it sounds like a good idea and much better than just developing it for some commercial mall.

Jim Stimson I always think we need to make sure we’re taking care of those who took care of us. We have an accountability factor here. That accountability will often outweigh other emotional factors there.

Carlyn Monforton I think it would be great. It’s totally unused right now and it would be nice have it look nice coming into Ladner. It’s always good to have more shops and restaurants.

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

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Coming Events Clubs & Groups !Are you looking for a Volunteer Opportunity? Volunteer with Special Olympics Delta. We would like to welcome you into the world of Special Olympics Delta and help you understand the vital impact you will have on the lives of athletes — and the joy they will bring into yours. Please check out www.sobcdelta.org. !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 paintings 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

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event - everyone welcome. Info: Call Tom at 604940-9296 or e-mail tom. bearss@dccnet.com. !Come for Babytime at 10:30 a.m. at your local Delta library and stay for instruction on Infant Massage at 11 a.m. Infant massage can relax, soothe and encourage your baby’s development and deepen your bond with your child. Learn several easy patterns of infant massage and relaxation techniques with your baby. For pre-crawling infants and their caregivers. Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. !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. !Fracking in B.C. — Get the Facts. The impact of hydraulic fracturing is in the spotlight as a result of media reports and the release of the award-winning documentary Gasland. Spend the evening of Thursday, Nov. 21 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library, 1321A-56th St., with Maryam Adrangi, Climate and Energy Campaigner with the Council of Canadians, to learn the facts about fracking in B.C. You may reserve a copy of the Gasland DVD by calling the Tsawwassen Library at 604-943-2271. !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.

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!Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers a Depression/Bi-Polar Support Group for individuals with depression/bi-polar 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. Call to register for your first meeting at 604-943-1878. !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. at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26. speaker will be Joanne Schroeder, from UBC’s Human Early Learning Partnership. !The Air Canada Pionairs South Delta Club has its next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at the Royal Canadian Legion, 4896 Delta St., Delta at 10 a.m. Your host: Carolyn Chapman. Guest speakers: Jim & Nina Douglas. !AmbassadorsTsawwassen Toastmasters meet Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. at South Delta Little House, 5061-12th Ave. Join in as we provide a supportive positive learning experience in which our members and welcomed guests are empowered to develop communication & leadership skills, resulting in a greater self-confidence and personal growth. For more info call Wendy Terriff 604-948-2396 or visit www.ambassadorstoastmasters.org. !Delta Chamber of Commerce/ACG Luncheon Financing Business Growth takes place Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. At the Paradise Banquet Hall, #201-9385 120th St., Delta $42 for members. $52.50 for nonmembers To register: www. deltachamber.ca.

November 20, 2013 The Delta Optimist A23 Coming Events !Canadian Mental Health Association Delta Offers a Family Support Group for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness. The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday every month: 7 - 9 p.m. The next meeting takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at Delta Hospital (education room) 5800 Mountain Blvd., Ladner. Call CMHA Delta for info at 604-943-1878. Seniors !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.

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!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. !KinVillage Travel and First Express Travel present a Butchart Gardens and Victoria tour Dec. 2 to 4. Two nights, three days. Call 604-943-0225.

ticket. Tickets available at Angela’s. !A Christmas Bake Sale will be held Saturday, Nov. 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ladner Lawn Bowling Club, 5128-47th Ave. Come down to meet with friends, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a delicious scone. Pickup some yummy Christmas treats including cookies, muffins, bread, fudge, squares and more. Special Events !Shopping Day for

Hospice takes place Nov. 23 from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Open Space Yoga, 4880 Delta St., Ladner. !Delta will be hosting its second annual Sports Day on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the South Delta Recreation Centre. Sign up for an Amazing Sports Challenge from 1:30-3:30 p.m. $5 per team. Proceeds to Kidsport. Call 604-952-3000 to register or for more info www. delta.ca. !Ladner United Church

will be holding its annual Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 7, at the Harris Barn at Kirkland House. Arts !Lea Price presents “Open Spaces and Intimate Places” at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre Gallery until Nov. 27. Call 943-9437 for more information. !Rejoice A Carol Celebration by Delta Community Choir, Tapestry, Delta Concert Band and guests. Dec. 7 and 8. Visit

www.deltacommunitychoir. ca for more information. 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).

Fund Raisers !Xmas Fashion Show for the Hall, hosted by Angela’s Boutique, takes place Saturday, Nov. 30, 3-5 p.m. at Ladner Fishermen’s Hall, 4481 Savoy St. There will be a silent auction, wine, 50/50, snacks. $10 per

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November 30 is Sports Day in Canada. To help celebrate, Delta will be hosting Open Houses at Sungod Recreation Centre and South Delta Recreation Centre from 1-5pm. Sports organizations will be highlighted and the community will be offered an opportunity to get connected and informed about the beneﬁts of sport. Get your family or group together and register for the ‘Amazing Sport Challenge’ – held from 1:30-3:30pm as part of the Sports Day in Canada celebration at the South Delta Recreation Centre. For more information on Sports Day in Canada, registering for the ‘Amazing Sport Challenge’ or other recreational opportunities in your area, visit www.delta.ca or call (604) 952-3000.

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A24 The Delta Optimist November 20, 2013

Walkathon hits century mark After just two years, event has raised more than $100,000 for Royal Columbian

Delta firefighter Steve Soravito at the griddle.

Walkers took to the Millennium Trail for the Christmas 5km Walkathon.

Over $63,000 was raised at this year’s walkathon.

Photos by Gord Goble More photos online at www.delta-optimist.com

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A local family has now raised over $100,000 for Royal Columbian Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit following the second annual Christmas 5km Walkathon. Last Saturday’s event organized by Ron and Stephanie VanMarrewyk of Ladner raised more than $63,000, up from $45,000 at the inaugural walkathon last November. The couple was inspired to organize the fundraiser after their triplet daughters, now three, were born 11 weeks early and received care at the New Westminster hospital’s NICU. In addition to a walk along the Millennium Trail, Saturday’s event at Neilson Grove Elementary included a pancake breakfast hosted by the Delta Fire Department as well as crafts, face painting and other refreshments.

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The vanMarrewyk triplets — Andy, Shauna, and Paige — with sister Renee (standing).

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Nobody is questioning the South Delta Sun Devils’ ability to defend their provincial “AA” football championship anymore. After somewhat sleeping walking their way through an uncompetitive conference schedule over the past two months, the Sun Devils woke up in a big way in their provincial quarter-final game on Friday — blasting the Rick Hansen Hurricanes 46-20. South Delta’s assortment of weapons were in full display on a blustery evening at Richmond’s Minoru Park. The Devils jumped out to an early 12-0 lead and took a commanding 25-0 advantage into halftime. When the Hurricanes showed a sign of life with a pair of touchdowns early in the third quarter, South Delta answered when quarterback Lucas Kirk hooked up with Jack McDonald on an electrifying 85-yard major. The Grade 11 standouts finished with monster performances. McDonald was accountable for 288 yards of total offence, splitting his time at receiver and running back. Kirk completed 14 of 23 passes for 297 yards and five touchdowns. The Devils came away from the dominant outing as the clear favourite to repeat as B.C. champions for the first time in school history. Up next is the Carson Graham Eagles on Saturday (noon) at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium. “We knew what we had. We

knew our talent level and it all came together for us at the same time tonight,” smiled Sun Devils head coach Ray Moon. “The closest we have come before was probably the Mt Doug game (an exhibition loss). “We had one of our better weeks of practice. It was crisp. They were a little hard to read in the locker room (before the game) because they were so quiet. They hadn’t acted like that before. But it’s like they had a purpose They came out and knew what they wanted to do.” Even without middle linebacker Austin Pearson, the Sun Devils defence produced five turnovers, including a pair of interceptions and a fumble recovery by defensive back Bryce Connors. Curtis Garlough led the way in the tackling department with 10 and also hauled in a third quarter touchdown pass from Kirk. Pearson and his injured shoulder are expected to be ready for fulltime duty against Carson Graham when the main focus will be on stopping standout running back AJ Blackwell. He rushed for 225 yards on 23 carries in a 35-7 win over Vernon. Meanwhile, the Eagles have plenty to worry about if the Sun Devils keep this up. “We have a lot of weapons and a lot of bullets in our guns,” added Moon. “We told them we couldn’t afford another slow start and needed to go out there and take the wind out of their sails. It was wow like (performance).” The only negative for the Sun

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South Delta Sun Devils Blake Gau gets behind coverage to haul in this pass during his team’s 46-20 win over the Rick Hansen Hurricanes in provincial “AA” football quarter-final action last Friday night at Minoru Park. Devils was Thomas Franklin suffering what was initially diagnosed as a broken femur. The game was delayed for several minutes in

the second quarter as paramedics attended to the Grade 11 defensive back on the field before he was taken to hospital.

Blake Gau had the other Sun Devil touchdown on a 23-yard pass and run play in the second quarter.

Sun Devils earn silver at field hockey provincials MARK BOOTH

Neil McLennan has never measured success by the number of trophies and banners won each season. This time, however, he nearly had everything. The longtime senior girls field hockey coach at South Delta

secondary school came ever-soclose to winning his first-ever provincial championship as the Sun Devils fell 2-0 to two-time defending champion Handsworth in the “AAA”gold medal game. “The girls were in tears after the game, not because they had lot but because they realized their season was over,” said McLennan.

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“That’s very cool. The success is great but it’s never been about winning at all costs to me.” Coming off a dominating performance at the Fraser Valley Championships and a runner-up finish at the prestigous Bridgman Cup, McLennan was guardedly optimistic about his team’s chances heading into the 16-team

tournament. He has seen his squad come up short before in a format that offers little room for error. Still, this was arguably the deepest team he has ever had with a solid core of seniors that includes five players capable of continue their careers at the university level. The Sun Devils rolled through

round-robin play with three straight wins to capture their group then moved onto a pivotal quarter-final game against West Vancouver. They dominated the territorial play but had nothing to show for it and a shootout was required to determine a winner. See SUN DEVILS page26

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South Delta’s Lauren Dewar closes in on a Handsworth opponent during the provincial “AAA” field hockey championship game.

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South Delta appeared to have prevailed 3-1, however, a timing error amazingly resulted in the teams having to do it again. The Devils regrouped and advanced by the same score. “The girls really showed me lot,” said McLennan. “One minute they are celebrating the win and the next the outcome is suddenly up in the air again. They sucked it up and really responded to the adversity.” An upset in other pool action, resulted in the Devils facing Heritage Woods in the semi-finals. It was a rematch of their 5-1 win in the Fraser Valley final 13 days earlier and they dominated again. They scored just four minutes into the match en route to a 3-0 victory. Defending champion and top ranked Handsworth was considered the clear-cut favourite in the final but there was no way the Sun Devils were going to sit back and try to squeak out a win. Played in a driving cold rain and gusty conditions, the Royals opened the scoring midway through the opening half. South Delta regrouped and pressed hard for the equalizer, especially at the start of the second half when Handsworth was hemmed in its own end. The Devils failed to capitalize on a number of corners, setting the stage for the Royals to convert a short corner of their own with 20 minutes remaining. “Our goal going into the tournament was to get back in the top four (for a second straight year),” added McLennan. “We knew we had a great opportunity when the round-robin games didn’t go to form and the girls certainly took advantage of it. “I have had some outstanding players through the years but this was probably the most athletic group I have ever had. They were very fast and explosive.” The Sun Devils roster includes: Grade 12s — Hailey Church, Lauren Dewar, Krista Jensen, Chase McDonald, Cailean Meredith, Vanessa Nordin, Samantha Redmond and Shelby Stead. Grade 11s — Jill Calvert, Arianna Meeres, Vanessa Pearson, Jillian Poohachoff, Morgan Scoville, Madison Veeneman. Grade 10 —Snead Swan. Grade 9— Jessica Goodfellow.

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