Delta Optimist January 1 2014

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It’s been another busy year in South Delta with many of the big issues, ones that could leave enormous impacts on this community, still works in progress. The South Fraser Perimeter Road finally became a reality in 2013, but much more is to come over the next 12 months and beyond.

Here’s a look at some of the stories to watch in 2014: Terminal 2 and George Massey Tunnel replacement These two enormous projects stand to change the face of South Delta, but we won’t hear much about them in 2014 other than more planning. The port will continue its various field studies, although to many it seems a forgone conclusion another threeberth terminal at Roberts Bank will be constructed.

As far as a new bridge over the south arm of the Fraser River, the provincial government appears determined to move forward and begin construction in 2017.

A series of technical studies are getting underway. For the time being, a widening of the Steveston off-ramp is expected to help alleviate some of the northbound congestion.

Southlands The Century Group’s development application on the contentious property received historic approval from Delta council in the fall. Regional approval is still required, so it’s now up

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Long-awaited dredging for the secondary channels is expected to take place early in 2014. to Metro Vancouver.

A date for a regional district public hearing has yet to be set, but expect opponents and supporters to make their presence known when it does take place this year. Should the project receive regional approval, don’t expect site preparation to begin this year. Century president Sean Hodgins recently told the Optimist the earliest anything would occur is late next year.

Tsawwassen First Nation The TFN is proceeding with changes that will certainly have a long-term impact for South Delta, but for now it will be mostly construction continuing on a pair of mega malls and the Tsawwassen Shores housing development. Work on upgrading the road network to accommodate all that growth will occur this year, but it will be a couple of years before the malls are completed.

TFN CAO Tom McCarthy said a firm has been hired to design and construct an on-site sewage treatment plant and concrete will be poured this

spring. He said the entire system, including pipes, would be completed over the next couple of years.

The TFN announced in 2013 it’s partnering with Port Metro Vancouver to build a container inspection facility. Construction will get underway this year but the facility won’t be open until spring 2015.

Marina Garden Estates Despite opposition from many of its existing residents, the final phase of the neighbourhood received Delta council approval in 2013. As far as what will happen on the site this year, Polygon president Neil Chrystal said that while the revised zoning has been approved, the first formal development application hasn’t been submitted yet.

He said his company is still in the preliminary design stage. The first of the development applications this year would be for a pocket of townhomes east of Admiral Boulevard, he said.

Point Roberts radio towers Whatcom County is currently reviewing a highly

controversial application from BBC Broadcasting to install five 45-metre (150foot) radio transmission towers in Point Roberts, just across the border with Tsawwassen. The towers would broadcast KRPI, 1550 AM. A public hearing is expected this month and the county hearing examiner will then have to decide if the project can go ahead.

Residents on both sides of the border can make presentations.

River dredging In late 2012, after years of lobbying various levels of government, the Ladner Sediment Group finally tasted success with the announcement of a $10million project to dredge the secondary channels in the Fraser River in Ladner and Steveston.

When the announcement was made, work was expected to begin in the summer of 2013, but frustration mounted as nothing happened. However, Tom Corsie, PMV’s vice-president of real estate, recently told the Optimist work is expected early this year.

What could impact the scope of the project is Environment Canada’s plan to charge up to $500,000 in ocean disposal fees.

Municipal election It’s hard to believe three years will have come and gone since the last election, which saw Mayor Lois Jackson re-elected by a wide margin. At this point, Jackson, who is in her 15th year in the mayor’s chair and has spent the better part of four decades on Delta council, has given no indication she’s ready to step down.

For now, the only confirmed seat that will be up for grabs in the November election is the one belonging to Scott Hamilton, who was elected as Delta North Liberal MLA last May. MK Delta Lands proposal This large-scale development plan of more than 1,000 housing units adjacent to Highway 91 has already gone through a number of revisions. A public hearing is likely some time this year for the application that would need both local and regional approval.

Delta Hospital The Delta Hospital Foundation is raising $7.5 million of a $12.5 million expansion project for diagnostic services, including a new medical imaging and laboratory wing. It’s part of a new master site plan.

The new wing won’t be built in 2014, but the foundation notes it only needs $1.8 million more to reach its campaign target.

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Local birders are down for the count

Poor weather and earlier date conspire to knock Ladner Christmas Bird Count from top spot in the country BY

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It’s looking like Ladner won’t be tops in Canada this year in the annual Christmas Bird Count.

The preliminary number for the latest count, which was held Sunday, Dec. 22, had Ladner at just 133 species. That total would make it about the same as Vancouver but less than Victoria, which had 143 species spotted in 2013.

The Ladner Christmas Bird Count, which is usually held after Christmas Day, was tops in the country with 146 species spotted in 2012.

Co-ordinator Jude Grass said the earlier count day resulted in fewer volunteers than normal, although about 30 people did show up to take part.

Combined with steady rain and plenty of leftover snow on the ground, the number of birds seen was down from the usual total, she said.

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Birders scoured Boundary Bay and other hot spots during the recent Ladner Christmas Bird Count. They found 133 species, down from 146 the previous year. we get a baseball bat across the head with the weather.

Last year we beat Victoria but they had lousy weather, so the birds like to hunker down. It’s still a fun chal-

lenge to see who can be the best,” she said.

The Ladner count is part of a regional Christmas Bird Count, which is part of a much larger count co-

ordinated by the National Audubon Society in the United States and co-ordinated in Canada by Bird Studies Canada.

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of the Christmas Bird Count, with the Ladner edition having joined in the 1950s. Volunteers checked areas throughout South Delta, the landfill, as well

as Point Roberts and parts of southern Richmond.

The count also included people keeping an eye on their backyard bird feeders.

Usually spotted in big numbers, shorebirds were down from normal, likely due to the weather.

However, a few rare sightings were recorded, including a Pacific-golden Plover and a Red-naped sapsucker, a bird similar to a woodpecker.

The Beach Grove area had the most species spotted at 76.

The final tabulation will likely see a couple more species added to the list.

Grass said one positive is that additional volunteers signed up from Richmond.

She said the 2014 count will likely be held prior to Christmas again, so that means people who may normally want to take part could still be busy doing their shopping.

Grass said they would try to get the word out even earlier looking for additional volunteers. It’s a fun activity even for first time birders, she said.

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Days are numbered for heritage home Efforts are still underway at municipal hall to save century-old Kittson residence from wrecking ball in 1907. Kittson ran a mixed farming operation and was also active in the community, serving on the It’s looking like a prayer might be the only thing that Delta school board and council, including as reeve saves a prominent heritage in 1904 and 1905. house in South Delta from The house is listed as the wrecking ball. having a high heritage value After many months of and is on Delta’s heritage trying, the municipality inventory, but not on a herihasn’t found any takers for tage registry that provides the Kittson residence at greater protection.

9230 Ladner Trunk Rd. The barn is now gone A greenhouse operator and the house, seen by purchased the property and thousands of passing motoris building a large-scale operation, but has agreed to ists daily, could soon follow if someone hold off demolishdoesn’t step foring the vacant yelward, although low house pending Kanakos said the efforts to relocate owner hasn’t set it. Because the cost a hard deadline to move and restore yet. the house is esti“The commated in the hunmission hasn’t dreds of thousands, given up and it’s been no easy in the new year task, prompting Coun. Jeannie we’re going to Coun. Ian Paton to Kanakos be talking to a recently remark that Seeking an few people. It’s “the Kittson house angel an historic landmight not be long mark for Delta for this world.” and indeed the whole of the Noting there has been Lower Mainland. People some interest, Coun. often use it as a marker,” Jeannie Kanakos, chair of she said. “It’s a significant Delta’s Heritage Advisory piece of our culture and Commission, told the heritage.”

Optimist her group is still The heritage commission working hard, looking for is putting the final touches individuals willing to save on a new strategy that will the house.

“The Kittson house needs be presented to Delta council early in 2014. The last an angel. We’re still looking for one to rescue it. The heritage strategy took place in 1997, but it was only a key challenge is finding a five-year plan. parcel it can be moved to,” The commission retained she said. heritage consultant Donald Kanakos said she and a Luxton to help formulate company specializing in the plan. He told the commoving houses inspected the structure and found it to mission the new strategy be in relatively good condi- provides an opportunity to look at what Delta residents tion with many valuable value and what they want to heritage features. conserve.

The municipality has A key to the strategy is already received a demolito integrate heritage policy tion application for the recommendations with house and a barn on the property, but Kanakos noted broader municipal policy, specifically the Official the owner has been coopCommunity Plan. erative with Delta’s efforts.

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Triathletes will need to be quick in order to register Delta race typically fills up on first day of registration Registration for the 15th annual Delta Triathlon opens next week.

Potential participants need to be on their toes and register early as the triathlon typically sells out the same day as registration opens, which for this year’s race is Monday, Jan. 6 at 6

a.m. Visit www.eventsonline.ca to register.

The Delta Triathlon, a short-distance (sprint) race, featuring swim, bike and run segments, takes place on Saturday, April 26 at the Ladner Leisure Centre.

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The 34th annual Polar Bear Swim will see 300 or more people take a quick dip at Centennial Beach while thousands more watch from the shore.

Festivities begin at 11:45 a.m. with children’s crafts, family activities and entertainment. Registration begins at noon while the swim gets underway at 1 p.m.

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Trees can be dropped off in Tsawwassen at the South Delta Recreation Centre (1720-56th St.) parking lot from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday.

Funds raised by the donations are spent in the community, including on those in need as well as to support sports and community

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Local sports teams, which are raising money for their programs, will assist the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club this year.

Trees can also be dropped off in Ladner at Memorial Park (5010-47th Ave.) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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MURPHY’S LAW It’s a slightly longer route but it will prove to be quicker because of the absence of traffic lights.

That was the line from Victoria when grumpy Tsawwassenites complained the shiny new South Fraser Perimeter Road would actually hinder, not help, their daily commute. I wasn’t convinced a solitary signal light was enough to offset extending the route between Tsawwassen and the George Massey Tunnel by three kilometres, but I figured there was no better way to find out than drive it myself.

I conscripted my 15-year-old son and we set off, stopwatch and notepad in hand, on a Sunday morning to drive both routes to determine which one is the quicker option. I can now say the province was right — about it being a longer drive. As far as it being faster, well, I didn’t find that to be true. In fact, it was just the opposite as I made better time on the old highway.

I drove from the south end of the tunnel to the lights at 56th Street, and then back again, using both Highway 17 (the South Fraser Perimeter Road) and Highway 17A (the old route). It’s about 12 kilometres on the SFPR and it took me a little over eight minutes to traverse it each way. Using the old highway dropped the distance to about nine kilometres and cut my time to a hair under seven minutes. It should be noted I waited at the light at Ladner Trunk Road in both directions on Highway 17A, a roughly 30-second inconvenience that was included in the overall times.

At the end of our little experiment, I asked my son what he thought of the results. He answered the question with a question of his own: “Why would you take the new highway when it takes longer than the old one?” I had to laugh, although I suspect those in Tsawwassen who are expected to use the Perimeter Road on a daily basis wouldn’t find such analysis terribly funny.

Not only is it longer in time and distance, but even accessing the billion-dollar SFPR could prove problematic during the afternoon rush. On southbound Highway 99, where five lanes merge into two immediately south of the tunnel, it creates a parking lot just before the exit for the new highway. I can’t see many drivers sitting in that congestion when they could get off at 17A and avoid it.

The SFPR could be more attractive northbound given 17A has been reduced to one lane at the Highway 99 cloverleaf, but when traffic volume is not an issue, Tsawwassen drivers heading to and from the tunnel are likely better off sticking with what they know.

A few questions for you to mull as we welcome 2014 BRAD SHERWIN

COMMUNITY COMMENT As we close out the year and start a new one, it’s a good time to look back at where we have been and look forward to what’s ahead.

As we go into 2014, there are a few things I’ve been wondering about: 1. Will anyone from Tsawwassen use the South Fraser Perimeter Road to go north on Highway 99?

All the signs tell us to use the SFPR instead of Highway 17A, but since the overpass opened I’ve seen more people going that way than taking the new, longer route.

Granted, it hasn’t really been open on a full traffic day, and I’m sure people will find the route they are most comfortable with, but it sure seems like a long way around to get to the same place and merge with the same traffic as we did before.

I was hoping that joining tunnel traffic three kilometres earlier would provide the opportunity to

take the counterflow lane in the morning, but no dice. That said, at least we won’t get stuck in the South Surrey mayhem either.

If I really wanted to, I could take the third lane south, but since all the signs tell people to take the SFPR for the ferry, only us locals are using 17A to get to Tsawwassen.

Not part of the plan, but when have we ever followed someone else’s plan?

2. Will anyone from Ladner ever take the SFPR? Can you even get on the SFPR from Ladner?

3. Will the Southlands proposal be approved by Metro Vancouver?

Decades of proposals, meetings and debates will be decided in 2014, one way or another. My biggest hope for the whole issue is, no matter which way it ends up, the fields flood just enough to freeze over for some outdoor skating during a cold snap. It doesn’t happen that often, but I feel just a little bit more Canadian when I can be like the rest of the country and skate on a frozen pond in the sunshine.

4. What will we hear from the municipal auditor?

Delta is one of the first five municipalities to be reviewed as part of the provincial government’s

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I like this idea. If the auditor finds problems, we can fix them.

If there are none, we will have that much more faith in our local government. Ambiguity breeds speculation, but facts create clarity, and facts supported by a third party instill confidence.

5. Will the school board be able to resolve the student transportation issue?

When the Ministry of Education revised its transportation funding formula, Delta received the second largest percentage cut of any district in the province. A subsequent meeting with ministry staff to discuss Delta’s unique geography didn’t get the formula changed.

This has been a big challenge for the school board this time around, and I hope that a solution can be found.

6. This is an election year. Aside from the SFPR, will these issues change the face of our local elected officials?

That’s for you to decide.

All the best for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2014!

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January 1, 2014 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Fight must continue despite gov’t claims that projects pose ‘no significant threat’

Editor: OK, deep breath everyone!

Recent approvals for controversial fossil fuel projects will put tankers along our coast and into the Fraser River transporting bitumen and jet fuel, respectively. Flawed environmental review processes threaten our futures.

However, we must continue fighting for clean

water and air, our caribou, grizzlies, salmon, whales and our very souls since the government lacks the ethic to protect our environment and children’s futures.

We must not be disheartened by such lies as “safe and secure fuel system” uttered by the decisionmakers who have chosen trade and economic gain over stewardship of our land, water and finned,

furred and feathered denizens who cannot defend themselves against corporate greed.

“No significant threat” seems to be the bureaucratic buzz phrase with almost 300 conditions on two highrisk projects to justify never having to say no.

Hollow platitudes of “we told you so” will be useless once the inevitable spill(s) render our coastline and riv-

ers lifeless.

We must regain control over our future and make the necessary changes to the power mongers in Victoria and Ottawa — now — if we are ever to stop this tidal surge of trampling on the will and rights of our citizens to protect their future.

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Multiculturalism in Canada, augmented in 1991 by the Department of Multiculturalism and Citizenship Act, the idea took hold that minorities were offended by Christmas and other public expressions of traditional Canadian culture.

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Libraries must get handle on costs in order to survive in world ruled by technology Editor: Re: Library budget for 2014 rising to $3.26 million, Dec. 4 The headline describing the increase in library costs caught my eye.

Admitting to be a regular library user is something I am proud of; we go two to

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It’s regrettable, really, that the time of year when many of us will be making a sensible-eating resolution is also the time when our homes happen to be full of shortbread, Turtles and Toffifee.

It’s everywhere at my place. Beneath the tree — yes, it’s still up — is a box of Black Magic. Some Purdy’s chocolates are on the coffee table. The fridge is home to some eggnog and the buffet is home to some Bailey’s. And Bailey’s, so far as I know, is not included on any menu

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At this moment, my home probably contains 7.5 million calories above the recommended daily intake for a woman of my size.

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probably napping much of the time, given its seasonal indulgence.

I’d like to think I could start off the new year by committing to a more sensible diet, but there are rum balls staring me down.

“Why would anyone make a resolution related to food on January 1st?” I asked the husband.

“What’s that?” he said.

He was sitting in front of the television, licking his fingers. He had just polished off a third of a cheese ball and one and a half turkey sandwiches with stuffing and mayo.

“Did you say you wanted some food?”

“No,” I said. “I said I wondered why people feel compelled to make eating resolutions on January 1st.

That’s crazy. I mean, take a look around.”

The husband looked around. His eyes caught sight of a bowl of Christmas candy and a jar of cashews.

“Everything looks good to me,” he said. “Did you

want some nuts?”

Yes, I told him, I did want some nuts. But what I really needed was some resolve. You know, to look beyond the cashews and instead, in the direction of the fridge, where perhaps, just perhaps, there would be some spinach and grapefruit lurking.

What I needed was salad in place of cinnamon balls, and water instead of the cocoa. You know, the cocoa with the marshmallows and chocolate shavings.

“But I don’t want water,” I muttered under my breath.

“What’s that?” asked the husband. “Did you say you want something with butter?”

Indeed, of course, I did.

And something else with caramel sauce and coconut filling and peanut brittle sprinkles.

To heck with the sensible eating plan, at least for now, I say.

The spinach will just have to get in line — behind the rum balls and the Bailey’s.

January 1, 2014 The Delta Optimist A11 Coming Events Clubs & Groups !Taoist Tai Chi is a set of gentle movements for people of all ages and in all conditions. Discover the health benefits for body and mind! New Beginner classes start in Tsawwassen on Monday, Jan. 6 at Tsawwassen United Church, 693-53rd St., and in Ladner on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at The Little White Church, 5008-47A Ave., at Delta Street. All classes run from 10 a.m. to noon and include a tea break.

For more information call 604-681-6609 or visit www. taoist.org. !The Parent-Child Mother Goose program at the Ladner Pioneer Library shares traditional rhymes, songs and stories as tools to strengthen the bond between both parent and child, newborn to 15 months. It runs Fridays at 12:30 p.m., Jan. 10 - March 14. Call 604-946-6215 to register. !The Next Chapter Book Club (formerly Page Turners at the Ladner Pioneer Library) returns to Ladner on Tuesday, Jan.

14. It runs Tuesdays, Jan. 14 - March 4, 2 - 3 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683 - 51st St. The program offers weekly opportunities for adults with differing abilities to read and learn together, talk about books, make friends and have fun in a relaxed community setting. !CMHA Delta is offering a therapeutic arts program for children 6-12 years old on Tuesdays, 4-5:30 p.m. in the Collaboration room at Delta Manor Education Centre, 4750-57th St., Ladner. Call 604-943-1878 for intake process. !Sit ‘n Stitch at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Do you want to learn how to knit or crochet? Or are you an avid knitter, crocheter, quilter or weaver who wants to meet others and get inspiration or help? Drop by and enjoy the camaraderie of doing needlework with fellow crafters at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., on Mondays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. !Tsawwassen Badminton Club is a friendly and sociable drop-in Club (no up-

front membership fees) and welcomes all adult players of all abilities. The Club meets on Mondays and Fridays at Delta Christian School, Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Informal coaching can be given if requested. We have three good courts so plenty of court time! Call Peter on 604-940-0844 for further information. !Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity?

Volunteer with Special Olympics Delta. We would like to welcome you into the world of Special Olympics Delta and help you understand the vital impact you will have on the lives of athletes - and the joy they will bring into yours. Please check out www.sobcdelta.org. !Volunteers needed - Delta Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe in Tsawwassen is looking for volunteers for all shifts. If you are interested or would like more information please call Sandy at 604-948-0660 ext 333. !IODE Boundary Bay Chapter (a registered chari-

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Our chapter primarily supports organizations in the South Delta community and comprises of 18 fun and enthusiastic ladies. We meet the second Tuesday each month from Sept. through June. If you are looking to make a difference in your community and have fun doing it, please call Diane at 604-948-3198 for further information. The website for B.C. is www.iodeinbc. ca. !The Delta Photo Club meets every Wednesday from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Kin Village Recreation Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome. For further information, contact publicity@deltaphotoclub.com or check out www.deltaphotoclub. com. !Make a difference in your community, meet new people and learn new skills. The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop is looking for volunteers, men and women, days or

evenings, weekdays or weekends. Drop by to pick up an application form at 4816 Delta Street in Ladner or phone for info 604-9461455. !Knitting Sisters group - If you would like to knit or crochet for worthy causes please contact Brenda Henderson at 604-946-8172 or bucks@dccnet.com and Donna Miller at 604-9480088 or dmiller@smartt. com. Drop-in sessions every first and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.

- noon at McKee Recreation Centre in Ladner. Yarn donations always welcomed and appreciated. !The South Delta Stroke Recovery Group meets every Tuesday at Tsawwassen United Church, 693-53rd St., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Support group for stroke and aneurysm survivors offering caregiver support, speech therapy, music therapy, social activities, speakers, outings, and guided physical exercises. For more information call Dawn Sillett at 604-319-6775 or e-mail: dsillett@dccnet. com.

Special Events !Delta hosts the anual Polar Bear Swim on Jan. 1 at Boundary Bay Regional Park. Registration starts at noon. Swimmers head in at 1 p.m. Prizes are awarded to first, second and third place swimmers to the bell, the oldest swimmer and the swimmer from furthest away. There will be children’s activities, other entertainment and light refreshments. For more information visit www. delta.ca.

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

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Sean Bonar is back home for the second time within a week to make a rare appearance at a Lower Mainland rink.

The 22-year-old from Tsawwassen will be between the pipes for the Princeton Tigers as part of the Great Northwest Showcase at Bill Copeland Arena in Burnaby. The collegiate men’s hockey event features Simon Fraser University and UBC hosting a pair of high-profile NCAA Division One programs — Princeton and the University of North Dakota.

The Tigers will play SFU Friday and UBC Saturday. Both games get underway at 4 p.m.

Ticket prices range from $10-20 and are available at the door.

Bonar hasn’t played a game on “home” ice since being a member of the Penticton Vees After two outstanding seasons, he left the B.C. Hockey League club for the renowned Ivy League school where he has thrived at the rink and in the classroom. He has been an All-Academic Conference selection the past three seasons and will graduate this spring with a degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Bonar made his usual trip home to spend Christmas with his family, but didn’t have the luxury of waiting for his teammates’ arrival.

He left Boxing Day for a tournament in Florida where the Tigers played a pair of games before making their way to Vancouver.

“The last time I played here was probably against the good old Surrey Eagles,” laughed Bonar.

“This is something I have been looking forward to for a while.

Just the opportunity to play in

front of my family and friends again.

“It’s great to see the local universities providing this kind of exposure to their programs.

University hockey is definitely under appreciated in many parts of Canada. People just don’t realize how good pf hockey it is.”

Bonar was part of an exceptional 1991-92 age group that came through the South Delta Minor Hockey Association. The ’91 class also featured Nashville Predators prospect Cam Reid who is currently in the American Hockey League, while the ‘92s have at least five playing pro hockey, including Brendan Gallagher. Goalie Luke Siemens is in his freshman season at the University of Alberta and defenceman Linden Saip is playing for UBC. Bonar spent one season in the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League with the Greater Vancouver Canadians then made the jump to the BCHL where he compiled a 39-15 record and six shutouts over two seasons. He was also tournament MVP for Team Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge.

“When I made the decision (to go the university route) it just wasn’t going to be any school.

I was looking be challenged as an athlete and as a student,” he explained.

“It has definitely been everything I thought it would be.

Playing at the NCAA Division one level has taken my game a long way. Keeping up with my studies has been difficult but fortunately this school has provided me with a schedule and the resources to succeed.”

Bonar is looking to complete his senior season with a flour-

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South Delta Minor Hockey graduate Sean Bonar is in his senior season at Princeton University in New Jersey. ish to open up opportunities at the next level. He has already attended training camps with the LA Kings and Philadelphia Flyers. He expects to be playing on an amateur contract this spring somewhere in the AHL or East

Coast Hockey League.

“That’s up to my family advisor on where exactly that’s going to be,” explained Bonar who doesn’t have an agent due to strict NCAA rules. “The last couple of years have been up and down for me so

I really want to finish strong.

“I know there will be a lot of opportunities with my degree but the window to play professional hockey is only so big in your lifetime. That’s what I want to pursue right now.”

Big third period leads to comeback win for Major Midget Canadians over NW Giants champion Vancouver Northwest Giants.

The Canadians roared back with five answered third period goals to win the series opener 6-4 at the Richmond Olympic Oval before dropping the return match by the identical score.

The split leaves them in fifth place in the

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They will resume action Jan. 11-12 in a key series against the third place Valley West Hawks.

The Canadians looked to be on their way to a third consecutive loss to the Giants when the visitors opened up a 4-1

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