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Engineers see oil pipeline to Roberts Bank Delta site safer than Burnaby, group claims BY

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Roberts Bank is better suited as a shipping point for Alberta diluted bitumen than Burnaby, according to a group of B.C. engineers.

Concerned Professional Engineers (CPE) recently filed its opinion with the National Energy Board, stating Kinder Morgan’s plan for an expansion of the Trans Canada pipeline between Alberta and Burnaby poses too many risks, especially having tankers carry crude through Burrard Inlet.

“In our opinion,” said CPE spokesman Brian Gunn, “an analysis is needed to predict what would happen if a loaded Aframax vessel collided with the railway bridge or the highway bridge at the Second Narrows. We need to know what the expected damage to these bridges would be, and what would happen if one of these vessels loaded with an oil product were to hit the foundations of a bridge and release its cargo into the sea.”

CPE said it has conducted its own analysis and concluded that Roberts Banks presents a “superior alternative” to Burnaby.

Not only could larger vessels be accommodated, but pipeline transportation could be available along the Roberts Bank rail rightof-way.

“At present, the margin for error is simply too high,” Gunn

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said. “Dilbit has never been sufficiently tested in a marine environment and poses a threat to Vancouver’s shores. The tankers pose a threat because they are loaded with dilbit and expected to negotiate narrow passages.

“Ultimately, we would like to see dilbit processed into light crude before it even leaves the Prairies, but at the very least, safer routes for the transportation of dilbit must be found.”

The engineers’ proposal, as expected, isn’t sitting well with Against Port Expansion, which is already lobbying against the proposed Terminal 2 project at Roberts Bank.

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November 26, 2014 The Delta Optimist A3

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McConkeys look to raise $250,000 for experimental cancer treatment for 18-year-old son BY

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A Tsawwassen family is hoping to raise enough money to help cover an experimental cancer treatment in a last-ditch effort to give 18-year-old Kyle McConkey a chance at survival.

After a two-year battle with leukemia, the teen was recently told he likely has just weeks left to live. The family is hoping an experimental treatment at Seattle Children’s Hospital will help save Kyle’s life.

However, it’s not insured and comes in at a cost of $250,000.

A crowdfunding page has been set up and the donations are quickly adding up.

Kyle was first diagnosed with the disease in July of 2012. He fell ill during a family camping trip and was taken to a nearby hospital. He was soon diagnosed with hypodiploid acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It was the day before his 16th birthday.

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An experimental treatment at Seattle Children’s Hospital could give 18-year-old Kyle McConkey a chance at survival. ation and a bone marrow transplant from younger brother Keegan, followed by several months in hospital, the cancer was in remission and life began to return to normal for the family.

“We were just beginning to see the light at the end

of the tunnel,” mom Joanne McConkey said at the time.

The cancer returned earlier this year and was not responding to treatment.

After a second transplant involving stem cells failed last month, the family was told Kyle has just weeks

left.

With no real options left, Ross McConkey was contacted by the mother of a young leukemia sufferer who has now been cancerfree for 18 months after the Seattle experimental therapy.

The treatment uses the body’s own immune system to battle leukemia; and while it is experimental, the family is out of options.

The McConkeys are prepared to sell their house in Tsawwassen to help pay for the treatment, however, people are stepping up to offer help.

The fundraising page was at more than $190,000 as of yesterday morning.

“Kyle’s drive to live is stronger than anything I’ve ever seen,” said Ross McConkey.

“It’s a risky thing to endure, but he’s willing to take the chance.”

Kyle is currently at B.C. Children’s Hospital but hopes to check into Seattle Children’s Hospital on Dec. 10 to begin treatment.

“I’m so proud of him,” said his father. “We’re going to try everything.

Just weeks ago, we thought there was no hope.”

To make a donation, go to www.youcaring.com and search for Kyle McConkey.

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MLA says risks simply too high to ship oil BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington says policy makers are testing the political winds on the contingency of turning Roberts Bank into an oil export hub.

As protesters are being cleared from blocking Kinder Morgan’s survey work on Burnaby Mountain, a pitch by a group called Concerned Professional Engineers to move Kinder Morgan’s expansion to South Delta has angered Huntington.

She noted rumours have already been circulating about the possibility of exporting oil by rail from Roberts Bank, and she said she has no doubt Port Metro Vancouver is confidentially discussing the possibility

with the rail companies, but oil by pipeline is also seen as a possibility.

“This is the first time, though, that I’ve heard the suggestion that a pipeline could come through Delta and out down the causeway.

Either way, whether by rail or by pipeline, exporting bitumen out of Deltaport should be a non-starter.

The risks are simply unacceptable,” the independent MLA said.

“The (CPE report) author of the comments obviously has no understanding of either the land the pipeline would travel through or the incredibly sensitive ecosystem that it — and tanker traffic — would be threatening.”

A separate report might add more fuel to the fire in the debate over whether

Morgan vastly underestimated damage and cleanup costs as a result of a catastrophic pipeline rupture, costs that are correlated with population density.

FILE PHOTO While there Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington says the is currently idea of shipping oil from Roberts Bank should no applicabe a non-starter. tion to pipe, the less populated Roberts nor bring by Bank is a better alternative rail, oil or liquefied natural as an oil export hub. gas to Roberts Bank, Delta Not naming Roberts officials have raised alarm Bank specifically, a new about the possibility of that report by Simon Fraser happening.

University’s Centre for CAO George Harvie Public Policy Research, and Mayor Lois Jackson which teamed with consult- went on fact-finding trip to ing firm The Goodman Norway a year ago to visit Group Ltd., noted Kinder liquid bulk products han-

realize that this is the very worst place from which to ship dilbit,” said Emsley.

“Roberts Bank is recognized both in Canada and internationally as a critical ecosystem and one of the richest and most important areas in terms of biodiversity and abundant

wildlife on the west coast of Canada.

“The Roberts Bank port lies in the very heart of an area of extremely high ecological importance and sensitivity. Any further port development on Roberts Bank is likely to have an irreversible impact on one of the most significant ecological areas in the whole of North America,” he said.

OIL from page 1 Roger Emsley said it’s the most nonsensical, irresponsible suggestion the group has heard in a long time.

“Clearly they have little, if any, knowledge of the environment in and around Roberts Bank. If they did, then they would quickly

Kinder Morgan’s plan to twin the pipeline has received heavy opposition from environmental activists as well as the cities of Burnaby and Vancouver.

According to a company official in a recent interview, Kinder Morgan remains focused solely on the existing proposal, noting Roberts Bank has not been listed in the applica-

dling and shipping facilities as part of a delegation that included port officials, petroleum companies and others.

They joined the tour due to concern about the development of a bulk liquid handling facility at Roberts Bank.

“The port has stated that they do not have any plan for transporting liquid bulk products at Deltaport at this time. It always worries me when they say at this time,” Harvie told Delta council after the trip.

Duncan Wilson, Port Metro Vancouver’s vicepresident of corporate social responsibility, said in an interview last year that developing a LNG or oil facility at Roberts Bank isn’t on the port authority’s radar.

tion as a contingency.

The official also said the question of whether Roberts Bank could be part of the expansion has been raised by groups and individuals granted intervener status by the NEB, which must still hear the proposal. In response, the company has said, “There’s no plan or proposal in the works for an expansion involving Delta.”

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Judge rules Harris Barn can stay

Neighbours’ bid to have structure dismantled is dismissed by court BY

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A petition to have the Harris Barn dismantled has been thrown out of court.

Last week, a B.C. Supreme Court judge released a decision to dismiss a case brought forward

by Ladner residents Rick and Tara Sudbury, who argued the Corporation of Delta illegally constructed the structure next to their home.

The heritage barn, erected last year on the grounds of the Kirkland House in Ladner, has earned a reputation as a “party barn” with neighbours.

The couple argued the barn and parking lot are not consistent with the Agricultural Land Reserve designation of the property.

They also argued that weddings and public gatherings do not fall within the concept of a heritage park.

The Sudburys sought an order requiring Delta to dismantle the barn and to cease using the property for anything other than a passive heritage park as permitted by the Agricultural Land Commission.

The judge agreed with Delta’s argument that the position is not reviewable under the Judicial Review Act, that the petitioners lacked standing to challenge the decisions and that some of them are moot.

The judge also noted, “I do not agree that the occurrence of weddings or other events makes what would otherwise be a heritage park, a non-heritage park.

Those events are able to take place within a heritage park without detracting from either its park or heritage character. The petitioners have provided no basis for me to give ‘heritage park’ the circumscribed definition they advocate.”

Opened in the spring of last year, the historic barn was refurbished and reassembled after being relocated from a property on 64th Street.

The barn has 8,000 square feet of space over two floors, providing a new venue for large special events that had previ-

ously been lacking in Delta, according to the municipality during the grand opening.

As soon as it opened, it was fully booked for weddings and other events, and it didn’t take long for all of 2014 to be booked as well.

However, neighbouring homeowners were soon upset about the late night party noise and excessive lighting. Delta introduced a number of measures to mitigate the concerns, but those weren’t satisfactory for the residents.

“I do not agree that the occurrence of weddings or other events makes what would otherwise be a heritage park, a nonheritage park. Those events are able to take place within a heritage park without detracting from either its park or heritage character.”

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The Sudburys, whose backyard faces the barn, noted residents were given the impression the barn would be used as a museum and, at most, a meeting room for local groups.

Doubting such commercial operation is permitted in the ALR, they took Delta to court.

Earlier this year, Delta council agreed the municipality would back out of the lucrative wedding reception business at the barn.

“Use of the barn for wedding receptions has proven to be problematic.

The nature of the rental is such that events go late into the evening, loud music and alcohol consumption spill beyond the limits of the barn and the majority of renters are from outside Delta, many of whom do not care about the impact their event is having on the facility or adjacent community,” a report by CAO George Harvie stated.

November 26, 2014 The Delta Optimist A5

Proposal to finally go before Delta council

Preliminary vote on contentious housing-commercial plan put forward by MK Delta Lands expected in January BY

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Delta council will finally consider the MK Delta Lands housing development proposal early next year.

It’s been a long, winding road for the major housing and commercial plan near Burns Bog in North Delta, but a formal application submitted months ago is expected to be at the council table by the start of 2015.

That’s when civic politicians will either give preliminary approval and send it to a public hearing or tell the developer to go back to the drawing board.

Deputy planning director Marcy Sangret said the most recent conceptual plan, available for viewing on the Corporation of Delta website, is at the stage where civic staff members are working with the applicant to address technical issues and studies.

Noting it will likely be January when the application goes to council, MK Delta Lands spokesperson Teresa Cooper said the public would have additional opportunities for feedback.

“Once we get first and second reading, then we’d start with more open houses and more community consultation,” she said.

Located on the east side of Highway 91 between 64th and 72nd avenues, the proposal features 450 townhomes and up to 650 condos. The commercial area would have a maximum of 130,000 square feet of retail, including a grocery store.

An original plan for the 36-hectare (89-acre) site was much bigger but was subsequently scaled back.

The proposal now at the staff level is a third version, containing more housing units and less commercial space than the second version.

The site is currently zoned industrial with permitted uses that include peat extraction.

MK Delta Lands Group owns at total of 200 hectares (500 acres) on both sides of Highway 91. The company notes the lands are outside of the scientifically designated Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area.

MK Delta Lands promises to donate a 77-hectare (193-acre) parcel on the west side of Highway 91 to Delta so it can be included in conservancy area.

It has also committed

continues to lobby against development at the site, having gathered almost 1,800 signatures through an online petition. The society says there are many con-

to contributing up to $10 million for a new interchange at 72nd Avenue and Highway 91.

The Burns Bog Conservation Society

Several candidates expressed opposition to the proposal, while councillor-elect Heather King suggested a land swap with Paterson Park.

The MK Delta Lands proposal was one of the most contentious issues to surface during the recent municipal election campaign.

cerns, including the loss of habitat for rare and endangered animals and that the development will negatively impact the conservation area.

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The South Delta Secondary Interact Club and a few additional student volunteers will be giving bookmarks to customers at all participating sites in appreciation of their

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Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay says she’s launched a “major push” on the underground economy.

Findlay, the minister of national revenue, has created a ministerial advisory committee that will include representatives from various national groups.

“The whole idea of it is that there’s some more advanced things we could be doing,” she said.

In 2011, Statistics Canada estimated the value of the underground economy activity in Canada at 2.3 per cent of the gross domestic product, noted a news release announcing the committee.

“We want to reward legitimate businesses who are playing by the rules and playing fair and trying to make a living by doing things right. We also want to be sure we’re on top of the people who are deliberately offside,” Findlay said.

Sectors most affected include construction, retail and restaurants, she said.

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Findlay was speaking at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn following a “red tape reduction” consultation session for local businesses hosted by the Delta Chamber of Commerce.

She discussed various initiatives undertaken by the Canada Revenue Agency, including online service enhancements, a reminder mobile app and a liaison

officer pilot program where new entrepreneurs receive in-person support and information during key points in the business cycle.

The roundtable covered Canada Revenue Agency processes, said chamber chair Orv Nickel.

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MURPHY’S LAW Should the Ministry of Transportation be wondering what to get Delta commuters for Christmas, it doesn’t need to look far.

Last year’s present, the South Fraser Perimeter Road, was so expensive it made us blush, but like many overthe-top expressions of love during the holiday season, that one also backfired.

The trucks using the Deltaport container terminal have their own shiny new highway, but the commute out of South Delta in the morning was compromised in the process.

So, in the interests of rectifying the gift that continues to give a year later, it would be nice if the ministry offered up a little something this holiday season to show folks in these parts that it really does care. And the good news is these simple gestures aren’t anywhere near as costly as a new highway.

For those Tsawwassenites using the SFPR to access the George Massey Tunnel, it would be nice to see the removal of the medians that separate locals from the rest of the traffic on Highway 99 northbound. Rather than being funneled into the bottleneck at the approach to the tunnel with those merging from Highway 17A, Tsawwassen drivers could actually make use of the counterflow lane in the mornings if they’re allowed to move over earlier.

If that’s under the tree this year, it could also turn out to be a gift for Ladner commuters, who find themselves backed up in a single lane on Highway 17A each morning. Without having to merge with the segregated SFPR traffic, and then with the rest of the Highway 99 volume, it should, in theory at least, ease the daily lineups on 17A. Speaking of those back-ups, if removing the medians doesn’t do the trick, then the ministry has to look at extending the exit lane on 17A to access Highway 99 southbound. It’s ludicrous that Ladner drivers who want to use the billion-dollar SFPR in the morning are either forced to backtrack to Tsawwassen or get stuck in tunnel-bound congestion.

An extended exit lane would allow those taking Highway 99 southbound, whether it’s to get to the Perimeter Road or continue on to South Surrey and beyond, to bypass the snarl caused by all those vehicles headed for the antiquated tube.

Victoria didn’t do commuters around here too many favours by reconfiguring the highway network, but it’s had a year to see where things have gone off the rails and now has an opportunity to make the necessary adjustments.

It’s the season of giving after all.

New bridge could see talk of rerouting ferry traffic return TOM SIBA COMMUNITY COMMENT No sooner had my last column hit the street about the lack of productive time sitting in a tunnel lineup than B.C. Ferries floated an idea about ending the Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay route, which connects Vancouver to Nanaimo.

It isn’t that this route is a financial loss — of which B.C. Ferries has many. The alleged problem was the need to rebuild the Horseshoe Bay terminal, which would require substantial amounts of capital. It’s capital the ferry corporation does not have.

The thought was to send all that traffic to the larger Tsawwassen terminal. The idea was quickly scuttled by the provincial government. The suggestion was the result of some long-term planning to deal with the ferry corporation’s ongoing financial problems.

So far, B.C. Ferries has tried to cover its skyrocketing costs by

increasing prices again and again.

Unfortunately, the demand for ferry trips is elastic — demand drops as prices rise.

The Horseshoe Bay terminal couldn’t be completely mothballed anyway, since the ferries to Bowen Island and the Sunshine Coast would hopefully continue from there. I can’t imagine they would move those to Tsawwassen and add hours to the crossing time.

So B.C. Ferries is still playing a failing came of catch-up. The move of all Lower Mainland islandbound traffic to Tsawwassen was given a five- to seven-year time frame, one that matches that of the projected new bridge over the Fraser River to replace the George Massey Tunnel.

Although the move to Tsawwassen terminal has been kyboshed, I wouldn’t be surprised to see it resurface again when the new bridge is complete. With added traffic from the Tsawwassen First Nation malls and more ferry traffic, the new bridge should quickly reach capacity.

I have often been taken aback by the strange argument that new transportation does not solve traffic problems but rather creates more traffic.

What is causing the increased

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traffic is the thousands of people who keep moving to the Lower Mainland each year. Having a lousy road system won’t stop the thousands from coming. They will just lengthen the queue at choke points.

Currently rush hour tunnel traffic is the worst it has been for a decade. This is not so much population growth but rather the bizarre design of the interchange of the South Fraser Perimeter Road.

The funneling of all Ladner and Tsawwassen traffic into a single northbound lane typically results in a 20-minute delay from when traffic stops until you get through the tunnel. So there are hundreds of vehicles each morning spewing exhaust while waiting to get to the tunnel.

The Ministry of Highways was the only party that thought this would work. Well, it doesn’t.

We can only assume the parties involved never left Victoria.

Hopefully they do a better job on the new bridge and the resulting traffic flows.

To anyone who uses the tunnel on a regular basis, it is obvious that a new crossing is needed. We can only hope a better job is done with it than has been done on the South Fraser Perimeter Road.

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November 26, 2014 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Retail landscape changing

Editor: Re: Strategy to help local businesses deal with TFN malls, Oct. 24 My wife and I have operated a small family-run business (lawn equipment repair and bicycle shop) in Ladner over the past six years.

I read your article regarding a consultant being hired to strategize as to how small businesses like ours will be able to cope with the opening of one of the largest shopping centres in the province. I wanted to comment on this issue from a small business owner’s perspective.

We have already been fighting to stay competitive in retail sales with a few of the big box stores in Richmond and Surrey. Over the past five years, our numbers have declined substantially on the retail side.

The opening of a massive shopping complex right here in our “back yard” is going to drain away even more potential customers that would have otherwise walked into our shop.

It is unfortunate it will go this way, as small, locallyowned and operated businesses really are the brick and mortar of South Delta.

Yes, we have our Save-Ons and Safeways, but look around Ladner Trunk Road or down 56th Street and you will find a generous split between home-grown shops and the corporate giants.

In my opinion, to build a “strategy” is the Corporation of Delta’s way of trying to assure us everything will be OK. The fact this plan was ever conceived means Delta knows there will be business hardship imposed on the local mom-and-pop shops.

We are not blaming the municipality; this development is completely out of its hands.

With this giant looming over our heads, our lease coming up and due to the nature of commercial building leases, we are sad to announce we will be closing our own shop this Christmas in preparation for the upcoming change in the Delta business landscape.

Our shop has been in operation 17-plus years now (including the previous owners), but with these developments occurring and people looking to save a buck where they can, we don’t see how we can carry on in the retail trade.

We also feel this will most likely be the case with many other small businesses in our area in the coming months.

Adrian and Tina Hoell

Funding message needs to be told Editor: Re: Role of school board trustee isn’t to be more vocal in provincial politics, letter to the editor, Nov. 21 I was somewhat saddened by the tone of the letter by Laura Michelle Thomas and I felt I should respond.

It was a pleasure to run for the school board and to meet all the candidates, most of whom would make good trustees. I believe all the candidates had the best interests of the students and our school district at heart.

I also feel that most, if not all, believe underfunding of public education is a major issue. This is supported by the findings and recommendations of the

all-party Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government.

The Kids Matter candidates (Rhiannon Bennett, Nic Slater and me) sought to differentiate ourselves by being more vocal on this issue. It appears the voters agree.

When board chair Laura Dixon states that she sees everyone working together “respectfully and collegially,” she is being practical and gracious, two important qualities for elected officials.

Both Dixon and vicechair Val Windsor have already reached out to Rhiannon Bennett and me, offering assistance as we

take our place on the school board.

Having a voice in provincial politics is very important for school trustees because our finances are totally dependent on, and inter-connected with, provincial decisions. The need for adequate funding is an imperative.

B.C. public education is funded $1,000, per child lower than the Canadian average. This message, of the need for greater financial support from the provincial government, can never be given out too soon or too often.

B. Bruce Reid Trustee-elect Delta School Board

Term limits could help increase low voter turnout Editor: The recent municipal election saw all incumbents on Delta council get re-elected and the one vacant seat was claimed by a candidate who had previously held office.

Not wishing in any way to asperse the quality or professionalism of the current mayor and council, but the lack of interest shown by voters (32 per cent turnout) is partly, I believe, because of this aspect of incumbency. That is voters voting for the

same face or purely from name recognition.

The consequences of this incumbency is a lack of democracy, which can only be remedied by adopting term limits for mayor and council, possibly a maximum of two four-year terms.

What this change could achieve is more voter involvement and a wider selection of candidates from various walks of life bringing new ideas.

Rod Asher

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Talk to the candidates directly

Editor: In the follow-up to the recent local election, much was said about the difficulty newcomers had in getting noticed. Further, comments were made about the candidates all saying similar things about where they stood or not covering certain issues.

I agree with all these and have a suggestion for candidates and voters next time around.

I had concerns that were

not being addressed in the candidates’ public statements, so I talked to them — as many as I could.

I quite readily found the telephone numbers of five of the candidates for Delta council. Three answered directly and two called me back. All seemed happy to talk to me and all answered the questions I put to them and listened to my position.

Try as I might, I could not find telephone numbers for the other candidates.

The information I obtained regarding my concerns and the candidates’ availability was hugely significant in my voting decisions.

I suggest that future candidates make themselves available for direct questioning by individuals (group forums and debates are good, but are limited in their scope and accessibility) and that voters approach them directly.

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November 26, 2014 The Delta Optimist A11 Opinion

Coalition continues fight as station appeals ruling BY

JENNIFER URQUHART Optimist contributor

We won round one!

That’s definitely something to celebrate, but as most now know, our opponent has appealed the Whatcom County hearing examiner’s decision to deny the conditional use permit and cancel the hearing.

Back to battle we go, this time before Whatcom County council on Jan. 13.

There are three ways that could go: Council could uphold the hearing examiner’s decision; it could find in favour of the appellant; or it could send the issue back to the hearing examiner for a hearing.

Clearly, we are hoping for the first outcome and to that end, have engaged the attorney who crafted the round one win to answer the appeal.

In the event the radio station loses, it can still appeal the decision in Washington State Superior Court and beyond.

Why it continues to pursue the Point Roberts location, given the hearing examiner pointed out there are nearly 300,000 other acres in Whatcom County to choose from that don’t have height restrictions, is a mystery. But, pursue it the station does. And we will continue to do everything

council appeal in January. we can to stop it.

We have a $500 Challenge This is a time for celgoing — if 150 people, ebration but not to become groups or companies donate complacent. We still $500 each, we can comwant the FCC to deny the plete the funding drive. Our station’s licence renewal thanks to the 23 people and to achieve that, we will who have need to keep stepped up the issue front so far. We and centre In the event the are hoping among our radio station loses, to finish communities it can still appeal the chaland elected lenge and officials. More the decision in hold severpressure on Washington State al fundraisthe Canadian Superior Court and ing events, government including to intervene beyond. one this on behalf of weekend.

Tsawwassen, Come to the Party at more of our elected officials showing their commit- the Point at Kiniski’s Reef Tavern this Saturday (6 to ment to their constituents.

10 p.m.) to toast our sucIt is also important to cess and to help continue note the recent actions by raising money for the legal the CRTC to stop pirate fund. radio does not keep BBC There will be a raffle for Broadcasting from building a 55-inch Panasonic 3D its towers in Point Roberts.

TV ($25 per ticket, only The owner has already 200 printed), live entertainmade it clear he intends to ment by Tony Barton and build the towers regardless Friends, plus lots of other of what happens to Sherraffle items and fun.

E-Punjab, the RichmondThis is a great chance based content provider. He for all of us to say thank plans to lease the towers to you to our volunteers and someone else, if it comes multitude of supporters and to that. for you to ensure we have We still have an urgent the funds we need to get the need to complete the fund“win.” ing of our legal efforts.

Jennifer Urquhart is We estimate we need US the treasurer of the Cross$35,000 to pay for what Border Coalition to Stop we’ve achieved so far and to get us through the county the Radio Towers.

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A12 The Delta Optimist November 26, 2014 Business

Builders launch their annual Coats for Kids campaign The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) has launched its 19th annual Coats for Kids campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, a group whose outreach helps to provide a brighter Christmas for families in need.

Forty-five member companies in 13 municipalities, including Delta, will serve as coat drop-off sites until Dec. 4.

“Last year the response to Coats for Kids was heartwarming as Lower Mainland residents donated more than 3,000 coats, scarves, gloves, blankets and new unwrapped toys and gifts for distribution

to children, teenagers and adults,” said GVHBA chair Ron Rapp.

“Building on this success, we are asking people to consider hoodies for hard-to-buy-for teens. We want to make sure we have everyone covered.”

The following businesses are accepting donations: • Arctic Insulation — 6166-34B Ave. • Best Builders — 133856th St. • Kenorah Construction + Build — 103-5461-12th Ave. • Talisman Homes — Tsawwassen Springs Sales Centre and Tsawwassen Springs Golf Pro Shop • Taymor Industries — 1655 Derwent Way

Boutiques find a stylish new home at Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall After more than 20 years in the same location, Tsawwassen’s Boutique Blanche and Envy Me have a new home at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall and a whole new look.

“I wanted to take the store to another level,” said owner Gayle Budnick. “I wanted to make the store more modern.”

Budnick said she wanted to create a space that is comfortable and inviting, a store more like what is seen in New York and L.A. A true boutique, Budnick’s stores have been on the local fashion scene

for the better part of the last quarter-century. She started with Boutique Blanche at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn 24 years ago, adding Envy Me about five years ago.

She also owns Boutique Blanche Intimates, which is located at the mall as well.

Budnick said she looked at several locations around town when searching for a new home for Boutique Blanche and Envy Me, but had a good feeling about the one at the mall.

“This one just felt really good,” she said.

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Budnick has created a boutique experience that is comfortable, relaxed and approachable. The new store features a clean look that showcases the clothing with lots of glamorous and luxurious touches — the famous pink couch is a centerpiece of the new space, dishes of pink candies for customers to enjoy a sweet treat while they shop, and

vases of fresh roses and orchids adorn the store.

“We wanted to make it an experience,” she said. “It’s a feel good store.”

In addition to the new look, Budnick said she is also in the process of bringing in some new lines as well as expanding the jewelry and handbag selection.

Boutique Blanche/Envy Me is open seven days a week and is located in the courtyard at Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall next to Mud Bay Wines.

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Christmas Tree Fest kicks off holiday events in the Village

The Ladner Business Association’s Christmas Tree Festival is back again this year.

After a successful first run last year, the festival returns to Ladner Village tomorrow evening.

The Tree Fest has replaced the annual tree lighting and children’s parade, although it incorporates the lighting of the tree at the corner of 48th Avenue and Delta Street, a long-standing Ladner Christmas tradition.

Portions of 48th Avenue and Delta Street will be closed to traffic from 6 to 7:30 p.m. as the spirit of Christmas takes over the heart of Ladner Village.

Residents are invited to come out, stroll the street and enjoy the free family-

oriented festival.

Local singer Tony Barton and the Jingle Belles will be back to perform many festive favourites on a stage at 48th Avenue and Delta Street.

“We’re so fortunate that Toney Barton is coming back as our musical entertainment this year,” said organizer Jill McKnight.

Tables will be set up along the street once again featuring festive crafts, the popular gingerbread cookie decorating station and a colouring contest.

Residents will have the chance to vote on their favourite gingerbread creations submitted by local businesses. Children will also have an opportunity to mail their letters to Santa with a special mailbox that

will be set up just for the festival. All letters will be sent directly to the North Pole.

The festival runs rain or shine. The tree lighting will take place at 7:15 p.m.

The Delta Museum will also be open tomorrow evening with a special holidaythemed event.

Festival of Lights looks at how, for thousands of years, people around the world have celebrated the winter solstice.

In the dark of winter, many cultures celebrate with light. Festival of Lights looks at holiday traditions from around the world through illuminating crafts and games.

The museum will be open 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is by donation.

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Carol ships sail into town next weekend It just wouldn’t feel like Christmas in Ladner Village without the annual carol ships procession.

This year’s festive display is scheduled to sail into town on Friday, Dec. 5 and then return the following night, Saturday, Dec. 6.

The Ladner Gospel Assembly will once again kick off the festivities with a Christmas carol sing-along at the tree at the corner of 48th Avenue and Delta Street before proceeding on a hay wagon to the harbour to welcome the carol ships.

The caroling starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5 and will run for about half an hour before the choir makes its way to the wharf, where it will continue singing festive favourites as the boats

come in. They’re expected to arrive around 7:45 p.m.

The Ladner Gospel Assembly choir has been performing in Ladner Village for Christmas for close to 40 years.

This year’s sing-a-long will include special guests The Suspenders.

The carol ships will put on a repeat performance on Saturday, Dec. 6. They’re expected to arrive at the wharf at the foot of Elliott Street at about 7:15 p.m.

The choir will perform at the wharf both nights and the Ladner Legion will be on hand with coffee and hot chocolate by donation.

The procession will make its way along the river to the harbour starting from the Westham Island Bridge.

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The Ladner Gospel Assembly will lead a Christmas carol sing-a-long next Friday night at the tree at the corner of 48th Avenue and Delta Street before proceeding on a hay wagon to the harbour to welcome the carol ships.

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September 8th marked the third anniversary of our Ladner store and we could not be happier. Located in Harbour Center Mall, business has been soaring. We have been getting our name out there, gaining recognition and we are enjoying becoming a part of the community. We have been making our presence known in a number of ways. We have joined the Delta Chamber of Commerce as well as taking part in the Sun Festival. We are also hosting our own trade shows such as our recent World Explorer Event at Delta Town and Country Inn which was a great success with about 200 people in attendance.

Carole and Gina have become such great leaders amongst their peers in the industry but more importantly, as franchise owners, they have become role models within the organization of Expedia CruiseShipCenters. Because of their success they are often sought out for advice from new and veteran owners alike.

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It has been a Christmas tradition in Ladner for more than 30 years and usually draws around 600 people for pancakes and festive fun.

Volunteers will prepare the pancake breakfast while VIPs from the community help serve.

During breakfast, Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive and take to the stage to pose for photos and visit with children.

There will also be entertainment and crafts for the kids while they wait for their visit and photo with Santa.

Breakfast costs $5 for

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A holiday tradition in Ladner, the LBA’s Breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6. pancakes and $7 for pancakes with ham. Breakfast also includes a choice of juice or coffee.

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A24 The Delta Optimist November 26, 2014

Believe it or not, can’t get song out of my head Tune from TV commercial has taken on a life of its own, coming out involuntarily multiple times each day BARBARA GUNN

LIVING MATTERS Darn, darn, darn. I’m being haunted by a song.

What I would give for it to be Moonlight Sonata or My Favourite Things or Sunrise, Sunset. Heck, I’d be more than happy if Jingle Bells or Deck the Halls rattled around in my head all day, even if it isn’t December yet.

No such luck.

The song that’s playing itself non-stop — when I’m in the shower, when I’m toasting my morning bagel, when I’m driving to the bank — is one that accompanies a commercial on TV. I can’t seem to ignore it, given that I rather like watching television, and therefore it has lodged itself, not only in my brain, but also firmly in my vocal cords.

So there I’ve been, singing, involuntarily, 10 or 12 times a day. And loudly, to boot.

“Believe it or not, I’m walking on air, I never thought I could feel so free!”

In the beginning, the husband tended to look at me curiously.

“What is that?” he’d ask.

“What’s what?” I’d respond.

“That song?” he’d say.

“Believe it or not?”

“Darn!” I’d reply. “Was I singing that again? I can’t help myself! Make it stop!”

The husband, unfortunately, has been unable to make it stop. Worse still, he’s also become infected.

This became apparent a few days later when we were driving to work together. After we’d chatted about the nasty weather and the recent football game, the car fell silent for a few moments.

The husband began to hum. And the song — if you can call it that — reared its ugly head.

“Believe it or not...”

“Stop it!” I yelled.

“Stop what?” he asked.

“You don’t even know what you’re humming!” I said. “It’s that commercial!

Stop it!”

“Sorry,” the husband muttered. “I couldn’t help myself.”

That seems to be the problem. Like it or not, when a tune takes hold, it takes over. Like it or not, we’ve been powerless to turf this one and replace it with, oh, Moon River or New York, New York or something we could live with.

The fear, of course, is that the syrupy song will make its presence known at an inappropriate time, which is certainly a possibility, given that it seems

to have taken on a life of its own.

I will be on the bus, for instance, or sitting in a boardroom meeting or dining in a fine restaurant, and all of a sudden, out of nowhere, I will start to bellow: “BELIEVE IT OR NOT, I’M WALKING ON AIR...”

It is, sigh, a problem.

Sorry, folks, if I’ve passed it to you, but chances are, I have.

You might want think about earplugs right now.

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November 26, 2014 The Delta Optimist A25

Rudy requires helpers to provide rides home Operation Red Nose still in need of volunteers as safe driving service begins 13th season in Delta this Friday

Operation Red Nose begins its 13th season in Delta this Friday and many volunteers are still needed to ensure this year’s safe driving program is a success.

“The popularity of the program has spiked in the last two years, which means we need more volunteers to keep up with the demand,” explained Carlene Lewall, coordinator of Operation Red Nose Delta-Richmond.

“We are calling on new volunteers, past volunteers or previous users of the service that want to take a

turn at driving people home safely during the holidays.”

The campaign ensures that people who have been drinking at holiday gatherings are driven home safely by volunteers.

Volunteers are teamed in groups of three: the designated driver drives the client’s vehicle, the navigator assists with directions and information, and the escort driver follows the vehicle to its destination, taking all three to their next call.

Volunteers can be as young as 19 years to participate in the program. Prior

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Rudy and Operation Red Nose will offer safe rides home on nine nights over the holiday season. to each night, volunteers receive an orientation.

Last season over 2,000

people were driven home safely from their Christmas festivities by more than 250

dedicated volunteers.

“Some people help at soup kitchens, or toy drives, or hamper deliveries,” said Lewall. “We hope that Operation Red Nose is another option that people can choose and help us keep our streets safe this year. It is a fantastic way to give back to your community and a very rewarding experience.”

Those interested in becoming part of the Operation Red Nose team can download a volunteer application form at www. operationrednosedelta.

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A26 The Delta Optimist November 26, 2014 In the Community

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Sally Norcott accepted a gift from ElderCollege Delta board president Paulette Tattersall at an appreciation luncheon last Friday at KinVillage Recreation Centre in Tsawwassen.

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November 26, 2014 The Delta Optimist A27 In the Community

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Ladner’s Molly Millward visited Delta police headquarters and Chief Jim Cessford earlier this month to promote her pyjama drive. She’s aiming to collect 500 pairs of PJs this year for Deltassist. New pyjamas can be dropped off at police headquarters and Delta CoPS offices in Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta. Deas Island Dance, Port Guichon Elementary, Buggy Babies Fitness, Buttercups Children’s Boutique, Budget Blinds/Southside Flooring, Urban Rack and Browns Socialhouse are also local drop-off points. The deadline for collection is Dec. 7.

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A28 The Delta Optimist November 26, 2014

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November 26, 2014 The Delta Optimist A29 Feedback

With four weeks to go until Christmas Eve, lights and decorations are being put up around town and festive community events like the tree

lighting and carol ships are right around the corner.

The Optimist asked:

What gets you into the Christmas spirit?

Judy Prinz Family, friends and good food.

Marilu Sherwood The birth of Jesus.

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

Marlo May Candy canes, hot chocolate. The Christmas drinks from Starbucks, that gets me into the spirit.

Makaela Ferguson I like the Christmas music, Christmas tree and spending it with my family.

Spencer Smith When the Christmas tree goes up, seeing all the ornaments. The music, there’s a whole vibe about it, very cheerful. It makes you pretty happy.

Last week we asked you:

What do you think of the election results?

• 30 per cent said I’m happy with results.

• 36 per cent said I’m disappoint-

ed with the results.

• 34 per cent said I’ve got mixed feelings about the results.

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A30 The Delta Optimist November 26, 2014 Coming Events Clubs & Groups !Coping with Grief during Holidays - A gathering offering practical strategies about how to cope with grief during the holiday season will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Centre for Supportive Care - 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner. Please RSVP to 604-948-0660. !Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers a Family Support Group for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. The next meeting is on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at Delta Hospital (education room) 5800 Mountain View Blvd., Ladner. Please call CMHA Delta at 604-943-1878 to register for your first meeting. !Altered Book Holiday Workshop - Saturday, Nov. 29, 1 - 3 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. Create a unique gift for someone this year! Come and have fun using your creative genius to transform a tatty unsalable book into a piece of art. Working one page at a time it is surprisingly easy to do. Bring a colourful thrift store find, a book from home or choose a retired book from our library’s book sale shelf.

We’ll have some extra discarded books available. !Storytime & Craft Christmas, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2 - 3 p.m. Location:

Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172-56th St. Bring your child to a storytime and craft program, presented by FVRL and Delta Parks & Recreation. There is a small drop-in fee for the craft portion of the program. !Public information meeting: Development application for three coach house projects on Garry Street in Ladner. Please attend the public information meeting Thursday, Dec. 4 (6:30 - 8 p.m.) at Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. A proposal will be presented to amend the Official Community Plan. Info: reynoldsdoug9@gmail.com. !Christmas at the Tsawwassen Library, Friday, Dec. 5, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Introduce children to the love of books and language with a festive Christmas storytime!

Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more.

Storytime prepares children to learn to read. Don’t forget to bring your camera as Storytime will be followed by a visit from Santa Claus! !Saturday, Dec. 6 - jewelry, watches, sunglasses, and ‘Designer Collections’ for sale at the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen. !Christmas at the Cottage!

Shop for everything you need for Christmas - lights, trees, ornaments, candles, decorations, bows, ribbons, wrapping paper, gifts, holiday clothing and more at Hospice Cottage Charity

Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen. !Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe welcomes volunteers for all shifts. Anyone with time to share and a desire to make a difference in their community, call 604-948-0660 ext 333.

Proceeds from Charity Shoppe go towards providing grief and loss programs and services at no cost to individuals, families, children and teens in our community. !Learn the benefits of meditation in enjoyable, practical classes with western Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Delek Tuesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Longhouse, 1710-56th St. No pre-registration necessary. Drop in $10 per class, or $40 for five classes. Find out more at kmcvancouver.org. !Fun and friendly volunteers are needed for a children’s thrift store in downtown Ladner. Reach Child and Youth Development Society is a non-profit organization that helps children with special needs.

We need volunteers to work in our store, especially for Saturdays. The store is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interested volunteers please contact volunteer@reachdevelopment.org or 604-946-6622. !The Delta Photo Club meets Wednesday 7:15 9:30 p.m. at the KinVillage Recreation Centre, Tsawwassen. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome. www.deltaphotoclub.

com. !If you enjoy your work, and people like to hang out with you, but speaking in public rattles your confidence, visit the Deltones Toastmasters Club! We normally meet on the first and third Thursday of every month. For full details, special events and any schedule changes, check out our web site: www.deltonestoastmasters.ca. !DYSL Society is recruiting & welcoming new youth and adult volunteers for the WearHouse Thrift Store. The WearHouse is open seven days a week and has a variety of shifts and positions available. Please visit www.dyslsociety.com to download a volunteer application or drop by.

Seniors !Winter White Lunch, Nov. 28 at 12 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner.

Members: $11; guests: $13. Full turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

Entertainment: Liz & Steve Alexander. Call 604-9461411. !Christmas Dinner Dance with the Mighty Fraser Big Band, 6-11 p.m., Friday, Nov. 28, KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen, 604-943-0225. Tickets $30 members, $35 non-members. Dance only tickets available for $18.

Fund Raisers !A Christmas bake sale

will be held Saturday, Nov. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ladner Lawn Bowling Club, 5128-47th Ave. Come and enjoy a cup of tea, coffee and a delicious scone. Pick up some yummy treats including cookies, muffins, bread, fudge, squares and more. !Holly Family Xmas Market Saturday, Nov. 29, 10am-3pm. Holly Elementary School 462562nd St., Ladner. The market features local crafters, artisans and vendors. Also there will be a raffle draw, refreshments and a Kids Craft Table. Admission is free.

Special Events !Ladner United Christmas Village Bazaar at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave., Ladner Saturday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Everyone welcome. See the baskets and more.

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Arts !The Delta Music Makers will play three special concerts this holiday season.

The first is Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church in Ladner. The second is Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. The third will be Dec. 14 at KinVillage in Tsawwassen at 2 p.m. For more visit www.deltamusicmakers.org.

!CARP Richmond/Delta Chapter is throwing an oldfashioned Christmas dinner and party Saturday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church banquet hall, 22680 Westminster Hwy., Richmond. Tickets are $30.

Call 604-278-1434. !Santa’s Visit to Cammidge House is on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Cammidge House is located off Boundary Bay Road.

Bring your own camera to record holiday photos. Each child receives a goodie bag. Refreshments served.

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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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!Give yourself “A Moment to Breathe.” Join us Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. for an hour of quiet music, meditation and candlelight in our beautiful sanctuary at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave.

!Delta Choral Society presents Come and Sing of Christmas featuring Delta Community and Tapestry choirs with special guests.

Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. at Cedar Park Church, 5300-44th Ave., Ladner. Artistic director Danielle Hamilton, pianist Paul Kemp. Tickets from choir members or e-tickets @ www.deltachoral.ca.

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Devils put themselves in rare territory South Delta reached provincial AAA semi-finals for just the fourth time in school history with No. 1 Terry Fox up next MARK BOOTH

All the South Delta Sun Devils are asking for is about two hours worth of clear skies on Saturday night over UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium.

After splashing their way to a 9-7 win over Lord Tweesmuir, the Sun Devils simply need to have their entire playbook available when they deal with the No. 1 ranked Terry Fox Ravens in the provincial AAA semi-finals. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

“We just hope we have a chance to do everything we want to do,” said South Delta head coach Ray Moon.

That certainly wasn’t the case last Friday at Minoru Park in Richmond as the province’s top passing attack was handcuffed by a steady downpour.

Still, they found away to get it done, thanks to a clutch 32-yard first quarter field goal by Jack McDonald and a 37-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Lucas Kirk to Bryce Connors.

The result guarantees the fourth ranked Sun Devils a triumphant return to B.C. High School Football’s highest tier after being a force at the AA level for the last several seasons.

South Delta last reached the AAA final four in 2004. Its only other appearances in school history were in 2000 and 1986 when the Sun Devils lost to Kamloops in the championship game.

“All the credit goes to my assistant coaches who helped put this team in the right direction, especially when I wasn’t available” said Moon. “Guys like Mark McDonald and Gary Cooper who have been with me for a long time.”

Even if the Sun Devils have ideal conditions Saturday, they are still going to have to deal with a fierce Ravens defence that a posted a shutout last week in a 37-0 triumph over the New West Hyacks.

“We’re going to have to go with a lot of short to mid-range throws.

Quick hitters,” said Moon.

“There is going to be no time to go deep with the way they blitz. That is what we are expecting.

“They are a tough, hard hitting team with two very fast backs.”

The Devils will also have a pair of Grade 10 starters — running back/linebacker Grant McDonald and lineman David Edwards — who will be playing hours earlier with the South Delta Rams in the community football Bantam provincial final in Langley. Cooper Jones and Stef Goulas will also be suiting up for the Rams.

In the quarter-final win, South Delta took a 9-0 lead into the second half and it stayed that way until midway through the final quarter when Panthers’ star running back Caleb Abraham capped an impressive march with a 12-yard major.

Clinging to a 9-7 advantage and pinned deep in their own end, the Sun Devils came up with two of their biggest plays of the season to swing the field position and momentum for good. On third and six, quarterback Lucas Kirk scrambled for a key first down. Soon after, he hooked up with receiver Gord Cooper on a huge pass and run play to move the ball into Panthers’ territory.

Tweedsmuir kept its chances alive with an interception in the end zone but the Devils defence com-

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pleted a stellar afternoon of work by turning back the Cloverdale school one last time. Among the highlighted plays was Grade 11 linebacker Charlie Moore making a tackle for a six yard loss.

Despite the tough conditions, Kirk still managed to throw for 188 yards, completing 13 of 23 passes. He also scrambled for another 70 yards.

Grant McDonald added 59 yards along the ground and also chipped in with six tackles from his linebacker position.

His brother Jack led the defence with nine tackles.

Moore had eight and a quarterback sack, while Blake Gau added six.

Cooper led all receiver with five catches for 73 yards. Connors had two for 66.

The other semi-final match features No. 2 Mt. Douglas Rams up against No. 3 St. Thomas More.

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From golf event in China to volleyball provincials Charlie Thompson rejoins Delta Pacers in Langley this week after competing at Aaron Baddeley International From the golf links of China to the volleyball courts of the Langley Events Centre. It’s a hectic stretch around the globe for multi-sport standout Charlie Thompson.

The Grade 12 Delta secondary student has rejoined his Pacers teammates this week in time for the provincial AAA tournament after playing at the Aaron Baddeley International Junior Golf Championship in Yangjiang, China.

Thompson and fellow Beach Grove Golf Club junior Jacob Hayes earned the opportunity to compete in the event based on

their play on the Canadian Junior Golf Association Tour this past season. They were joined overseas by a third qualifier — Calgary’s Michael Lavorato — and the Canadian team of Cole Briggs (Langley), John Burghardt (Oakville), Cole Hague (Ontario) and Mitchell Thiessen (Chilliwack).

Thompson wound up being the top Canadian in the 39-player field — firing rounds of 83-79-72-78 to finish 23rd with a 312 total. His impressive even par third round included four birdies. He finished on a strong note Sunday going

even par over the final nine holes.

The event was won by Chinese-Taipei’s Chun-An Yu who carded rounds of 74-68-66-70 for a 278 total. Four Australia players finished right behind him including runner-up Jason Hong at 284. The tournament also featured players from the United States, China, Japan, Mexico and the Philippines.

“I learned a lot about my game this week” said Thompson. “I feel like I can contend with these guys but need to work on being more consisted off the tee.”

Hayes finished in 33rd

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Charlie Thompson will be back in action at the provincials this week for the Delta Pacers. place with rounds of 89-8777-85. Both juniors work with Beach Grove instructor Toni Taylor on a regular basis.

Canada finished sixth in the team standings.

The provincial boys volleyball championships start today in Langley. The seventh seeded Pacers are coming off a bronze medal finish in the Fraser Valley playoffs. Their power pool

group includes No. 5 Fraser Heights, No. 6 GP Vanier and No. 8 Gladstone. The round of 16 is slated for Thursday afternoon and the tournament concludes Saturday.

Freiberger, relay teams lead Pacers at B.C. championships Delta Pacers capped a successful high school swim season by bringing home more medals at the recent provincial championships in Richmond.

Brandon Freiberger led the Ladner contingent, capturing silver in the 50 metre freestyle with a time of 24.41 seconds.

DSS also reached the podium in the 400 metre freestyle relay as the team of Jamie Hutton, Maya Sato-Klemm,

Kiana Sat-Klemm and Sophie Ferguson was third.

Another medal was nearly earned in the girls 200 free relay as Lauren McCarthy combined with Hutton and the Sato-Klemm sisters to place fourth.

Other notable performances included Owen Bavis, Dylan Ferguson, Joey Arundel, Jared Beaton and Sam Jackuliak coming ninth in the 200 medley relay. The girls team of Holly Denham, Jordan Bradley Sophie Ferguson

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The Pacers also managed to crack the top 10 in the 200 free boys relay thanks to the efforts of Dylan Ferguson, Ryan Plett, Jackuliak and Freiberger.

DSS generated 143 points to finish 19th out of the 93 participating schools. The student athletes thank the efforts of teacher sponsor Jan Rogers and parent sponsor Willy Arundel.

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