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SDSS captures provincial title

Sun Devils knock off defending champs from Mt. Douglas in rout at B.C. Place BY

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A remarkable fall season for sports teams at South Delta Secondary concluded in spectacular fashion Saturday night at B.C. Place Stadium.

The Sun Devils are provincial AAA football champions after a dominating 55-30 victory over the Mt. Douglas Rams. It was South Delta’s third title in school history and first ever in the sport’s top tier.

Star quarterback Lucas Kirk fired six touchdown passes to five different receivers as the Sun Devils built up a 33-10 halftime lead on the three-time defending

provincial champions. The loss was the Rams’ first of the season.

Kirk was named the game’s most outstanding back, while teammate Jack McDonald’s threeway play earned him the most valuable player award.

South Delta was playing in the AAA title game for the first time since 1986.

The result comes on the heels of the Sun Devils three-peating as B.C. girls volleyball champions a week earlier. Last month, the SDSS girls field hockey team captured bronze at the provincial tournament.

• For more on the football team’s big win, see pages 39 and 40.

Ladner set to lose home mail delivery next fall BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Ladner will be the first Lower Mainland community to see its home mail delivery eliminated by Canada Post.

The postal service announced last Thursday afternoon that around 4,900 households in Ladner (postal code V4K) that receive home delivery will see that service transitioned to community mailboxes in the fall of 2015.

It’s part of Canada Post’s five-year cost-cutting plan.

Implemented in almost a dozen communities already this year,

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the plan will see over five million addresses across the country have home delivery switched to community mailboxes.

In addition to Ladner, several communities on Vancouver Island are scheduled to see the change next year.

Canada Post notes that within the next few days, each affected Ladner household will receive an information package with a mailin survey.

The package will tell residents how they can express their priorities and preferences about their new delivery method.

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Grant McDonald celebrates his touchdown with teammates Bryce Connors (23) and Thomas Frankin in South Delta’s 55-30 provincial AAA championship game win over Mt. Douglas on Saturday night at B.C. Place Stadium.

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Police nab robbery suspects

Two men flee with undisclosed sum from bank but they’re arrested following brief chase BY

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The suspects hid out near Augustine House but were quickly apprehended by officers.

“We had a lot of police cars in the area,” Swallow said.

No one was injured in the robbery and there were non-serious injuries in the collision.

The two men, 34 and 21, both hail from Surrey and have lengthy histories of run-ins with police, Swallow said.

Both were held in custody until they appeared in court yesterday morning.

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Delta police arrested two suspects after a bank robbery and a brief chase in Ladner Monday afternoon.

Police spokesperson Sgt. Sarah Swallow said two men entered the TD Canada Trust in Ladner Centre around 12:45 p.m. and produced a note demanding money. An undisclosed sum was handed over and the pair fled the area in a truck that had been stolen from Abbotsford, she said.

Swallow said the two suspects were heading south on Highway 17A when they were involved in a minor collision. At that point, she said, the two men headed north along Arthur Drive, ditched the truck and fled

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Delta police officers caught up with a pair of robbery suspects on Arthur Drive Monday afternoon.

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The agency notes the process has been useful so far, providing valuable insight as well as facilitating planning with local governments to choose safe, suitable locations for community mailboxes.

Saying Canada Post encourages members of the public to participate in the survey, spokesperson Anick Losier noted residents will receive several information mailings throughout the consultation process.

“We’re really going to

walk them through the entire conversion process, from consulting them about site location and their concerns, to doing some door knocking at some point to tell them where we’ve selected the site. If they have any mobility issues, let us know. We have a dedicated customer service line,” she said.

“At the end of the day, we understand this is a big change for them and we want to make sure in the end they feel comfortable

with their new mode of delivery.”

Saying Canada Post will work with the Corporation of Delta to find suitable public sites, Losier noted feedback from the surveys where the conversion has occurred found most people preferred community mailboxes that had fewer slots and were within short walking distance of their homes.

Each community, though, may have differing needs and preferences, which is why residents are encouraged to provide their feedback, she said.

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community mailboxes for 30 years, so we do have a lot of experience selecting sites. By adding these two layers of consultation, we hope to select the right places that will serve all the people getting their mail through this method,” she added.

Losier said there’s no specific schedule as to when the conversion will occur in Tsawwassen and North Delta.

Canada Post says no regular full-time or part-time employee will lose their jobs as a result of the initiative as the workforce will

Yesterday morning’s wild weather wreaked some havoc in Boundary Bay. High winds and surging waters caused a seawall to collapse at a residence on the south side of Seaview Road. The collapse, which occurred on private property, was isolated to one residence.

Corporation of Delta crews were on scene to stabilize the area before the next high tide, which was expected later that afternoon.

Crews were in Boundary Bay and Beach Grove all morning monitoring the storm and dealing with a few areas of spot flooding.

Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning yesterday morning.

be reduced largely through attrition.

In a recent interview, Delta Seniors Planning Team coordinator Kay Dennison said seniors and those with mobility issues are worried about the change.

Mayor Lois Jackson said she’s concerned about the security of community mailboxes.

Earlier this year Canada Post revealed that Metro Vancouver has the worst record in Canada, accounting for almost half of all thefts from community mailboxes in the country.

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cancer-free for 18 months following the experimental therapy contacted Kyle’s dad, Ross McConkey.

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The famThe family started an ily was initially online crowdplanning on funding page making the trip to try and raise to Seattle yesthe $250,000 terday, however needed to cover that plan hit a the treatment. small snag. On The outpourMonday, docKyle McConkey ing of support tors discovered was immediate that Kyle has an infection so the teen will be and overwhelming. In less than a week, the fund was spending the next week at B.C. Children’s Hospital on up to $254,000 and donations have continued to roll IV antibiotics. in from all over the world The family just got word late last week that Kyle had and right here at home. The been accepted for treatment, fund is currently at more than $278,000. which was initially planned In addition to the online to start next Wednesday. fundraising, an event at The South Delta South Delta Secondary last Secondary grad has been week featuring a by-donabattling leukemia for more tion Bollywood/Bhangra than two years. dance class, a live Elvis The cancer returned earimpersonator and silent lier this year and was not auction raised funds for the responding to treatment. family.

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Santokh Hothi and his son Sukhjeaven say they were already frustrated over Delta’s stop work order on their barn under construction, but now things are even worse after potatoes that would have been stored there went up in flames.

Farmers frustrated by civic stop work order

Hothis looking to construct barns, storage buildings BY

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The family working a contentious Ladner farm says things have been tough for them.

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Hothi Farms, bounded by 44th Avenue, Arthur Drive and Highway 17A, has been a busy site. The family has been farming on leased and owned parcels for a couple of years as well as preparing for a major move from another site it’s no longer able to lease.

Santokh Hothi received the necessary permits to bring in fill in order to construct a temporary road and act as a foundation for five new structures — barns and storage buildings — near the back of the property. Neighbours have been angered at the parade of dump trucks accessing the only entrance to the site on 44th Avenue, but Hothi said he’s been stymied trying to get another access point to his farm.

The Corporation of Delta last month issued a stop work order on the first 8,800-square-foot building that’s nearing completion.

He claims Delta’s inspectors didn’t like the foundation and want him to tear the building down, contrary to his engineer’s assurance that isn’t necessary.

He said the building cost around $250,000, but work on it has stopped. As well, construction can’t begin on the other buildings at the 92-hectare (230-acre) site.

What’s worse, while the two sides have been at a stalemate, his potatoes, which would have been stored in the new building by now, went up in flames, along with several pieces of farm equipment, in a massive barn fire at a separate leased property in East Delta late last month. Hothi

estimates around $1 million went up in flames.

“To tear it down and start over, it’s not easy for a farmer like me who’s worked his whole life and wants to farm here,” he told the Optimist last week.

Hothi said he’s frustrated having to leave other valuable farm equipment, including tractors, in the fields. Some are standing in puddles of water and more equipment will also be left outside once the family has to move from the other farm.

“It’s really stressful for us right now. This is our life we’re talking about and we don’t know what we’re going to do. We can’t do anything,” said Santokh’s son, Sukhjeaven Hothi.

Delta officials confirmed the stop work order was in relation to the construction of the barn and that all building and fill activity was ordered stopped. Civic officials wouldn’t elaborate.

Sukhjeaven said farming can be challenging enough but now they are beyond frustrated being at a standstill and risk losing customers.

Adding to the problem, he said, is that despite informing nearby residences of their plans, some in the neighbourhood view them as a nuisance.

He said they expected a few problems with the rural-urban interface, but not to the extent they’ve experienced. He said someone went so far as to cut a hose in the field’s irrigation system this summer. He did say many of the residents have been understanding.

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Delta Hospital honours special donor Al Hollinger’s contributions over the years have created Forest for our Future and nursing education fund BY

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The Delta Hospital Foundation gave special thanks last week to a Delta resident that has made significant donations.

Al Hollinger was the guest of honour for a cake and tea get together last Thursday where staff and foundation members thanked him for his generosity, which now exceeds $400,000.

It was truly a gift from the heart for Hollinger, now a resident at the hospital’s Mountain View Manor, in memory of his longtime friend and partner Joan Rumsey, who spent her final years as a resident at Mountain View.

Describing how Rumsey transformed his life in many ways, Hollinger credits her as his biggest inspiration, encouraging him to give back to others and his community.

“When I met Joan, she brought the fun back into my life... we had fun together, Joan and I,” Hollinger said.

He made his donations as a way of showing his love and commitment to the hospital, according to the foundation, adding his generous contributions allowed for the establishment of the

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The Delta Hospital Foundation honoured Al Hollinger last Thursday for his generous financial contributions. Pictured with Hollinger are (from left) acute care manager Doug Klassen, DHF executive director Veronica Carroll, and nurses Kirsten Shochian and Annie George. Hollinger, who was a motorcycle stunt driver at one time, became a donor in memory of Joan Rumsey (top right).

Forest for our Future. It’s a reflection space on hospital grounds for patients, residents and family members.

He has also created an endowment fund to give back to nursing staff at Delta Hospital, including the nursing clinical education program.

The foundation says the first distribution of the Al

Hollinger and Joan Rumsey Nursing Education Fund will go towards creating a dedicated education space for nursing staff across all Delta Hospital departments.

The room will be refurbished to accommodate group training facilities and resources designed to assist nurses with their ongoing learning. It will also house

the adult and infant simulation dolls used to practice a range of procedures such as patient intubation and placing central lines.

Noting a new extended care facility to meet a growing local need could be one of the next fundraising projects for the foundation, executive director Veronica Carroll told the

Optimist Hollinger’s giving is a testament to how much he appreciates the care he’s receiving and the care Rumsey received.

Carroll said Hollinger wants to ensure his dollars are used to make local seniors requiring extended care feel at home.

A motorcycle enthusiast, Hollinger has led a fascinat-

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In his younger days, he worked as a stunt driver for a traveling carnival where he had a chance to see most of Canada. For $30 a month, he enjoyed being a daredevil on his motorcycle and operating the roller coaster.

During his time with the carnival, an accident occurred involving a partial collapse of a roller coaster track. While he was recovering in hospital, the carnival moved on and pretty much left him with only the shirt on his back.

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Hollinger eventually moved out west and got a job as a guard at the B.C. Penitentiary. He was involved in a hostage-taking incident in 1975.

He retired in 1986 at the age of 53. That year he met Rumsey through the CrossCanada Cycle Tour Society.

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MURPHY’S LAW Something tells me we’ll be going from one extreme to the other.

Last month’s municipal election didn’t feature a mayor’s race as no one stepped up to challenge long-time incumbent Lois Jackson, who ended up being acclaimed. Given Jackson has dispatched foes with regularity over the last decadeand-a-half, and that she announced her sixth term would be her last, I suspect potential challengers felt it simply wasn’t the right time.

So while this year’s election was a non-event, the next one — and it won’t be for four years thanks to provincial legislation that lengthened terms — could well be one for the ages.

It wouldn’t surprise me that five of the six members that make up Jackson’s council are at least thinking about making a run for the big chair in 2018. It’s highly unlikely that all five would throw their hats in the ring at the same time, but they all have legitimate reasons to believe they could be the electorate’s choice to replace Jackson.

Four of them have, at one time or another, been the top vote-getter among council candidates and the fifth one finished second this time around. Two have already run for mayor and two others have sought provincial office. By 2018, all of them will have spent at least seven years on council.

So, what you’ve got is an ambitious, experienced group that has been unable to climb the last rung of the municipal ladder because Jackson has held sway for longer than all but one mayor in Delta’s 135-year history.

As I’ve mentioned before, Jackson’s unusually lengthy tenure has meant those that might have ascended to the top job in another era have been denied that step due to her incredible longevity. That’s not meant as a slight because there’s been ample opportunity for challengers to take her on, but the unique situation has built up a pool of possible successors unlike any time in recent history.

Members of that quintet have to be thinking that four years from now is their best, and in some cases last, chance to grab the brass ring. If they don’t act when the seat is vacant, do they stand much hope four years later when the 2018 victor has morphed into an always hard-to-knock-off incumbent?

It will be interesting to see how councillors position themselves as this term plays out, to see who tries to convince voters they are mayor material. I honestly don’t know who will emerge from that pack, but what I do know is the next election is going to make up for last month’s yawner.

It’s time platonic relationships come out to be celebrated ML BURKE

COMMUNITY COMMENT My quote for this month is: “Love is an ice cream sundae, with all the marvelous coverings. Sex is the cherry on top.” Jimmy Dean There has been a lot in the news lately about sex, both good and bad. The scandals surrounding the alleged sexual assaults by Jian Ghomeshi and Bill Cosby will forever have tarnished their reputations no matter what the courts decide. I was particularly shaken by the allegations against Cosby because I loved his shows and supported his drive for higher education.

As these two celebrities are finding out, the truth shall prevail, even if it takes 20 years.

The good we can take from these sad stories is that some of these women are finally feeling safe enough to come forward and speak out. I can only hope this is the beginning of the end of the com-

mon everyday sexual harassment (and worse) that has happened to almost every woman I have known at some point in their lives. Why so many men think this behaviour is OK is beyond me.

To be fair, I am heartened by the growing number of men who stand up for women and their rights, and also by their hands-on approach in helping co-raise their children.

At the same time, there are too many women who seem to think that twerking, showing more skin or exposing their implanted breasts makes them sexier. A little mystery is still sexier and much more elegant than revealing too much.

A headline from the U.S. Medical Daily shouted, “Have the best sex ever... when you’re older.”

It went on to say a new survey finds that sexual peak is a myth and many people report a quality sex life well into middle age.

Personally, I don’t see why they stop at middle age as there are lots of people who carry on active sex lives well into their old age and good for them. Sexologists suggest that sex may be better when couples are older because they are more experienced and that quality sex beats quantity.

So here’s my gift to you: Did you know there are a huge num-

The Optimist encourages readers to write letters to the editor. Letters are accepted on any topic, although preference is given to those on local matters. The Optimist reserves the right to edit letters and the decision to publish is at the discretion of the editor or publisher. All letters must be signed, dated and include the writer’s phone number

ber of people (one in three) living alone and that many of these folks are older and would rather not engage in sex anymore? It’s true.

This fact can be a barrier to socializing because they don’t want to say it out loud.

Personally, I think it’s time platonic relationships come out of the closet to be celebrated. It’s OK to say, I’m not interested in sex anymore but I am interested in companionship, good conversation, sharing meals, travel, bird-watching, golf, movies, whatever.

There are many reasons you may be over sex and those reasons are personal and needn’t be shared unless you are comfortable doing that. My point is that you are not alone and you may be missing out on meeting some wonderful folks with which to share other activities.

Isolation can lead to depression, which can lead to dementia. We, especially seniors, need to stay socially connected. Don’t let sex stop you from forming new relationships. Just be honest with what you want and enjoy the opportunities life presents.

As the Chinese proverb says, “Look around: happiness is chasing you.”

Have a lovely December however you choose to celebrate.

(not for publication). The Optimist will not print “name withheld” letters. Copyright in letters and other materials submitted voluntarily to the publisher and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the publisher and its licensees may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms.

December 10, 2014 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Proud to have responsible neighbour like the TFN Editor: Re: Developments diminishing quality of life, letter to the editor, Dec. 5 A recent Optimist letter decries TFN’s development: “What does it take in Canada for people to stand up and shout out to the government that we will not stand for such abuse of power...” Wow! In the 1990s, then part of Delta, TFN wanted to build Tsatsu Shores. Under the Indian Act, they didn’t need Delta’s OK but graciously held a well-attended public hearing to explain to Delta residents what they wanted to do and why.

Environmentalists did their outrage thing; they spoke, wrote, marched, and petitioned. TFN built it anyway. DFO even took them to court citing environmen-

tal issues — and lost, even on appeal.

When TFN asked Delta to connect water and sewer for Tsatsu residents, Delta refused. TFN had to dig a well and build a sewer plant, causing financial loss. Delta later found ample sewer and water capacity to serve nearby Tsawwassen Springs ... even enough to water the golf course! Talk about abuse of power.

A book reviewed in the Vancouver Sun on Dec. 6 deals with aboriginal issues.

It reports the author argues that conditions are present for an uprising by First Nations people frustrated with decades of seeing their aspirations ignored by Canadian governments.

There is risk this frustration could turn into a

rebellion. It cites “Idle No More” and threats by some aboriginal leaders to mount protests to shut down the Canadian economy.

I recall not a single protest by TFN or any members. Instead, they responsibly and steadfastly negotiated B.C.’s first urban treaty, committed TFN to eventually severing all financial benefits from Canada, and set about finding ways to support themselves with the land they got ... a miniscule part of land that once sustained them.

In my opinion, TFN’s endeavours are a bright spot, and hopefully a model, for Canada’s aboriginal community. I’m proud, and relieved, to have responsible neighbours such as TFN. Ed Ries

Lot of money to spend on border crossing

Editor: Re: Ottawa investing $12 million to upgrade Point border crossing, Dec. 3 Recently, DeltaRichmond East MP KerryLynne Findlay announced that $12 million would be allocated to the Canadian side of the Point Roberts border crossing as part of an infrastructure update.

This will only be for cars heading north.

I have to question whether it is necessary to build such an expensive structure when, in my opinion, the

Shot of kindness Editor: I am sending this letter from our board of directors to say how much we appreciated Emile Petrusa and the Pharmasave team stepping in at the last minute to provide a flu shot clinic at McKee House for our seniors.

When Fraser Health decided not to hold a flu clinic at McKee as it had in the past, many seniors with mobility issues were left stranded.

It is individuals like Petrusa — giving, caring and generous — who strengthen the communities they dwell in.

We appreciate the consideration and the partnership between Pharmasave and McKee. Amar Dhillon Secretary McKee House Seniors Society

money would be better spent elsewhere within the community.

Why do we need such a structure for Point Roberts when all you really need are more kiosks and personnel? Ninety-nine per cent of the people are Canadians returning and the words spoken are, “Anything to declare? No, just gas. OK, thank you, drive on.”

Also, no self-respecting terrorist would consider driving through this border point via a road system that virtually ends five minutes

after entering the United States. Most Canadians would say they’re not interested to see a fancy building and all the trimmings when all they do is fill up with gas and pick up the odd parcel.

It would be interesting to find out exactly what is planned for this border crossing. I think this announcement has everything to do with the upcoming election. Why else would a government waste $12 million?

R. Brown

Greenhouse glow helping to reduce energy costs

Editor: I’d like to thank the greenhouse operators around Ladner and the powers that be that allow their ongoing construction for my ever-increasing electricity savings.

I no longer have to turn the light on at night when I let puppy out. She is

getting older and is going more often (you know how that is).

And, as a bonus, if the light reflects off the smoke from your stacks just right, I can read a book in my living room at midnight.

Snow geese also seem to enjoy the 24-hour light.

Russ Forrester

Reason for seniors to get out Editor: Re: Post plan upsets seniors, Dec. 3 I regret the implied idea that seniors are incapable of walking to a community mailbox. Not all seniors are bedridden and drooling into their shawls.

Those that are so disabled are probably not

much interested in their mail — delivered or not.

In fact, seniors could use a good reason to get out in the fresh air and walk a block. Isn’t that a sound health recommendation?

I’ll say good morning when I see you at the mailbox.

Cecilia Tanner

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BY THE BAY Beach Grove in South Delta was named ttunuxun, or “place of ducks,” by the Coast Salish. This corner of Boundary Bay has shallow waters, submerged eelgrass meadows and a gently-sloping, gravel shore.

In the late 1800s, vast numbers of ducks, cranes, geese and swans were killed here in unregulated hunting for the Christmas market.

The location remained a hot spot for sportsmen into the 20th century, with black brant, a small sea goose, being particularly favoured.

Hunting shacks lined the Beach Grove shoreline until it became a regional park in the 1980s. Despite constant recreational use, this area remains highly attractive habitat for ducks and geese, including brant.

Several thousand brant visit the Fraser estuary annually and many stay the winter.

Most brant seen on

Boundary Bay belong to the Pacific black brant subspecies, nesting in coastal Alaska and the Yukon, and wintering south along the Pacific coast to Mexico.

A few paler, grey-bellied birds, known as high Arctic brant, from islands in Canada’s far north, also winter here. Brant numbers swell along the coast in March, during spring migration, and Parksville and Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island hold an annual festival in celebration.

Brant face many lifetime hazards, both on the breeding grounds and during migration. They pair for life, and females particularly suffer hardship if their mates are killed.

Winter habitat to rest and feed without disturbance is important for these geese.

If you are walking a dog, remember to keep it on a leash when these and other birds are close to shore.

With so many waterfowl on Boundary Bay in winter, it may be difficult to distinguish brant, which are only slightly larger than ducks.

When they fly, the contrast between the brant’s dark

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body and distinctive white tail makes it easier to spot.

A close view shows the small, white collar on its black neck. Unlike its larger cousin, the Canada goose, the Pacific black brant is a strictly saltwater species, only coming to shore at low tide to graze on eelgrass. It murmurs, rather than honks, and avoids flying over land, staying low over the ocean in long line or U formations.

Birdwatchers will be out again this December counting brant and other birds in the annual Christmas Bird Count. Local areas often have the highest number of species in Canada. To join in the count, please contact David Bradley at dbradley@birdscanada.org or Jude Grass at judegrass@ shaw.ca.

Anne Murray is a local naturalist and writer and blogs at www.natureguidesbc.wordpress.com. Her books on Delta’s natural and ecological history, A Nature Guide to Boundary Bay and Tracing Our Past, a Heritage Guide to Boundary Bay, are available in local stores or from www.natureguidesbc.com.

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The streets of Tsawwassen are alight with holiday cheer again this year thanks to the membership and board of directors of the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association.

Continuing their annual tradition of lighting up the streets and installing banners for the Christmas season, BIA president Randy Scott and Scott Robertson, his “helper elf,” spent many volunteer hours over the past few weeks making sure things were ready to glow.

“Investing in our community is something we really care about,” explained Scott. “As a resident, a business owner and BIA member, it’s important to me to be involved in projects like this.”

Executive director Lydia Elder said it is the 19th year the association has installed Christmas lights in the town core.

“We represent over 250 member businesses here in Tsawwassen and working together, as a BIA, we’re able to collectively make a greater difference in street beautification and community enhancement projects

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Randy Scott (left) and Scott Robertson have led the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association’s efforts to light up the town core. just like this one,” said Elder.

“It’s a great way to bring some extra holiday cheer and we’re very grateful for a hardworking board, and for our valuable member volunteers, who invest their time and energy into making each Christmas in Tsawwassen a little more

merry and bright.”

More information about Tsawwassen businesses, activities and attractions can be found online at www. sunnytsawwassen.ca or via social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) through the group’s online moniker of “Sunny Tsawwassen.”

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The Ladner Business Association hosted its annual Breakfast with Santa last Saturday at the Ladner Community Centre. The popular event gave local youngsters an opportunity to submit their lists to St. Nick as well as munch on pancakes, which were served by local dignitaries, including Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay (right). More photos at www. delta-optimist.com.

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Colourful tradition continues

Ladner Gospel Assembly carolers provide the music as festively-decorated boats sail into harbour Beautiful lights, decorated boats, a hay wagon with enthusiastic carolers from Ladner Gospel Assembly and a Christmas spirited crowd were all part of one of Ladner’s most beautiful traditions last weekend.

It all started at the brightly lit Christmas tree at the corner of 48th Avenue and Delta Street last Friday evening.

Carols were sung, and Ashley and Alistair Milne from the Suspenders entertained the crowd with a special Christmas song. Carl Derozio provided accompaniment on piano.

Ray Webber shared a short Christmas story about the candy cane and Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington gave a short Christmas speech that was an encouragement to all.

Marie Webber coordinated and organized the caroling event, which is now in its 38th year. Ladner Gospel Assembly counts it a privilege to be able to serve the community in this way each year.

Special thanks to Gary Grant of Grant Enterprises in Langley for donating and driving his decorated truck for the carolers for the past 17 years and to Double R Rentals for the donation of a generator. Thanks to Lions Gate Trailer Rentals for the donation of their trailer and to Terra Link Feed & Farm for supplying all the hay bales for the truck.

Special thanks to Roy and Val Botkin, who were the organizers of the beautifully decorated fish boat and light parade, and Gina Summerfield, who organized the pleasure boats. Even eight kayakers were part of the parade this year.

The large crowd at the dock was once again entertained with Christmas carols from the Ladner Gospel Assembly carolers singing from the show stage. Thanks to Roy and Derek Botkin for hanging Christmas lights around the dock. Hot chocolate was enjoyed by all on Friday and Saturday evenings thanks to the Ladner Legion.

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The arrival of the carol ships has provided a colourful start to the Christmas season in Ladner for the last four decades. A hay wagon with carolers from the Ladner Gospel Assembly got the proceedings going last Friday night in Ladner Village before heading down to the wharf at the foot of Elliott Street to welcome the boats. More photos at www.delta-optimist. com.

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EST. 1971

Notice of Land Use Contract Discharge DELTA LAND USE CONTRACT DISCHARGE BYLAW NO. 7384 (File No. LU007209) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Council Meeting to be held on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will consider third reading and final adoption of Delta Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7384, which relates to the properties listed below.

The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize Council to discharge the land use contracts from the subject properties in the list below to reveal the underlying RS1 Single Family Residential Zone.

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PID

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L14504 and M112611

005-057-761

11463 Bond Boulevard

L14504

006-295-461

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N34632

005-024-102

5310 Chamberlayne Avenue

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R3148

005-654-785

5455 Chamberlayne Avenue

N71517

005-063-981

11552 Commonwealth Crescent

L14504 and M112611

005-112-265

11165 Monroe Drive

P104976 and P116942

005-404-606

7049 Newport Place

L14504 and M112611

005-058-694

56 Parkgrove Crescent

L108491

000-509-141

11043 Scarborough Drive

N34632, P60101, P104976 and P116942

001-341-006

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P104976 and P116942

005-404-827

11850 Staples Crescent

N113712

005-279-372

7683 Sutton Place

N34632

005-024-218

6696 Wade Road

N113712

005-285-097

7731 Wansford Drive

N34632 and P60101

005-363-551

44 Woodland Drive

L108491

001-985-159

36 67 Street

M55441

004-910-354

46 67 Street

M55441

004-910-362

7891 114A Street

P125375

005-566-436

7897 114A Street

P125375

005-566-495

8928 115 Street

N27899

004-996-615

7696 116A Street

N14562

005-003-890

8435 116A Street

M26440

005-064-902

5236 4A Avenue

M85975, N46298 and P125376

005-644-933

5135 11A Avenue

R2438

001-460-595

5175 11A Avenue

N38829

001-541-447

11741 64 Avenue

M14449

006-411-363

11418 80 Avenue

P125375

001-745-891

11768 80A Avenue

P65495

005-366-038

11716 81A Avenue

L70829 and M21556

003-989-780

Pursuant to Section 890(4) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolution on November 24, 2014, there will not be a Public Hearing for this bylaw.

Web Page Location: November 24, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03 AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the bylaw, detailed maps and other relevant information and regulations may be inspected at the office of the Community Planning and Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., (604-946-3380) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. and Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. from December 5, 2014 to December 15, 2014, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

Interested residents have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the application at this time. Comments are to be received before 12:00 noon, Monday, December 15, 2014.

Comments should be referred to: Mayor and Council, The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 • Email: mayor-council@delta.ca The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BCV4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.cor p.delta.bc.ca www.delta.ca www.delta.ca

That winning dress must pass a multitude of tests BARBARA GUNN

LIVING MATTERS I love dress-shopping.

Sure I do. About as much as I enjoy going for a walk in a blizzard in my slippers and pyjamas.

Ain’t much my thing.

Still, there are occasions when a woman has no choice but to head to the mall, with dresses top of mind. That would be, oh, when she’s invited to an event that calls for upscale clothing, but looks in her closet only to find sweat pants, hoodies and football jerseys.

I adore my game-day jerseys, but alas, they would not be appropriate for the opera, the symphony or the white-tablecloth dining experience.

And so, out I go.

“Good luck,” said the husband as I headed for the door. “What are you looking for anyway?”

“No idea,” I sighed. “I’ll know when I find it.”

This, the husband does not really understand.

Then again, the husband does not wear dresses, and certainly doesn’t shop for dresses.

Dress-shopping, I have tried to explain to him, is not like shoe-shopping, sock-shopping or hat-shopping.

When a pair of shoes catches your eye, I have said, you know right away whether you like them, and need only try them on to ensure a perfect fit.

Not so with the dress thing. You may assume you like it, but you never know whether it will work until you step inside a changing room and put it on.

Which is something I have to do many, many times when I’m looking for a dress. Typically, I will try on something in the neighbourhood of 500 dresses — give or take 490 — when I’m immersed in the hunt.

Happened the other day.

Put one on. Took one off.

Put one on. Took one off.

Put one on. Took one off, and headed for the car.

“So!” said the husband when I returned home.

“Let’s see it!”

“Let’s see what?” I asked.

“Your dress!” said the husband. “Wait a minute?

Where’s your dress?”

“Didn’t get one,” I said.

“Didn’t find anything I liked. They were either too short, too frumpy, too matronly, too itchy, too expensive or too orange.

They just weren’t me.”

This is also something the husband doesn’t understand: the concept that a winning dress must be absolutely me.

Women know this.

They’d understand that this time around, I’d like something, oh, super comfortable and super stylish and super flattering. That’s all. No idea whether it’s a flowered print or a solid colour. No idea whether it has buttons or a zipper. No idea whether it has a princess cut or an empire waist.

It simply has to be me.

This time, I am determined to find the perfect frock, no matter how many visits I have to make to the changing room.

Nothing about this is fun to me. I’d rather put on the sweats than shop.

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A22 The Delta Optimist December 10, 2014

for s ll u a C

! ide r a This year marks the 100th anniversary of the First World War. The Optimist, with assistance from the Delta Museum and Archives, has been looking back at what was making news here at home during the war years. Follow along as we share tid bits every month of what life was like in South Delta 100 years ago, how local residents were coping with the war and what was making news. In November 1914, The Delta Times ceased publication and The Weekly Gazette became the paper of record, covering Delta, Richmond and Point Grey.

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After news of the heavy defeat inflicted on the enemy by the Russians last week, there has been a lull in information from the front during the last few days. It is stated that the Germans succeeded in temporarily re-establishing a front on the Warta River, but that their position has again been turned on the flank, and they are making desparate (sic) efforts to cover their further retreat.

It is declared that at both Vienna and Budapest masses of fugitives are arriving daily from Galicia and Hungary, causing panics in those cities.

The Turks are also being driven back from the Black Sea by the Russians, after suffering serious losses.

In regard to the position in the eastern area of the war, a correspondent from Holland reports that the German retreat along the Yser front continues. Troops are being dispatched north, apparently to prepare against fresh attacks by the British fleet.

A fierce artillery duel is raging on the

Belgian coast between British war ships and German land batteries, and another British fleet is reported to have been put into the North Sea and to be lying off Ostend.

Absolute confirmation, it is declared, has been received that the Germans are removing large forces of their troops from Flanders and France to Poland. One hundred and forty-eight machine guns and 50,000 cavalry have passed through Herbesthal en route to Poland.

On the other hand, eighteen large guns have been sent forward to Blankenberghe, on the coast north of Bruges and east of Ostend, indicating that the Kaiser is preparing to resist further attack from the British and French war vessels on the coast.

General Christian DeWet, the leader of the rebellion in South Africa, has been taken prisoner by the forces under General Louis Boths, the premier and commander-in-chief of the forces of the Union of South Africa.

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December 10, 2014 The Delta Optimist A23

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A24 The Delta Optimist December 10, 2014

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A26 The Delta Optimist December 10, 2014 In the Community

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Delta Secondary’s Interact Club will use Port Metro Vancouver’s Ladner community office to wrap presents. Proceeds will beneft the Delta Life Skills Society.

Gift wrapping to benefit charity

Delta Secondary’s Interact Club will be hosting a Christmas gift wrapping event to raise money for a local charity on two Saturdays this month.

On Dec. 13 and 20, members of the club will be at the Port Metro Vancouver’s Ladner community office (in Trenant Park Square) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to wrap

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They will provide all the wrapping materials and simply ask that participants bring their presents to be wrapped along with a cash donation and some Christmas spirit.

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The club chose to support a local charity this year with the hopes of promoting a positive sense of community this holiday season.

All proceeds will be given to the Delta Life Skills Society, whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for children and young adults with special challenges.

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December 10, 2014 The Delta Optimist A27 In the Community

KinVillage artists put work on display

PHOTO BY

DAVE WILLIS

KinVillage residents Edna Burke (left), Diana Colquhoun, Maureen Lavallee, Dan Shay and Thelma McMann show off their artwork during a recent art exhibit open house at the Tsawwassen seniors’ residence.

Get your photo taken with Santa at OWL be home for Christmas!

Santa Claus will once again be dropping by the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society this weekend for the annual OWL be home for Christmas! fundraiser.

The event, which raises funds for the society’s new home fund, gives residents

a chance to have their photo taken with Santa along with one of the society’s education birds.

The event will also include Christmas goodies and refreshments.

OWL be home for Christmas! runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

OWL, which has outgrown its current five-acre facility, is a non-profit organization that rehabilitates and releases injured and orphaned birds.

OWL is located at 380072nd St., East Ladner.

For more information, visit www.owlcanada.org.

IN SUPPOR T OF INTERNATI ONA L WOME N’S DAY March 6, 2015 at the Harris Barn, Ladner, BC 9am.to 2pm Project Bloom continues to draw a compelling audience of government leaders, business owners, mothers, daughters, and future students. Proceeds from this event will be dedicated to creating an endowment for women, which will focus on single mothers, female immigrants, Aboriginal women, and women with disabilities, who wish to pursue their post-secondary aspirations at KPU.

Purchase tickets today or donate towards the KPU endowment, kpu.ca/foundation/project-bloom 604.599.2979

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Community Shopping Seed Feeders Houses Suet Optics Gifts and more

ChristmasShoppingatWildBirdCenter Christmas Shopping at Wild Bird Center

AGiftforEveryoneonYourList Wild Bird Center - Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall 1315 56th St., Unit 123 • (604) 943-5780 Visit us online at www.wildbird.com/delta

HOLIDAY WINE SALE STAG’S HOLLOW 2011 Syrah $28.99

BARTIER BROS. 2011 Merlot

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This is what 30 years has led to … purity, freshness, vibrancy and above all … intensity

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Christmas decorations by Lenox All natural delicious Shortbread from Maddy’s Sweet Shop.

Huge Selection of Plush Toys including Grumpy Cat You’ll be amazed at what you might find at the Chocolate Bear!

The Chocolate Bear Shoppe 604-943-7535

Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall

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In the Heart of Town Boutique Blanche Intimates

& envy me boutique

FINE LINGERIE AND LADIES CASUAL CLOTHES

Her Store for Christmas

BRAS & PANTIES JEANS SLEEPWEAR LEGGINGS ROBES TUNIC RAIN JACKETS

Her Dream Closet Ladies Wear Jewelry Hand Bags

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Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall on the breezway by Thrifty Foods

604-943-8306

Merry Christmas to all!

Thank you to our clients for their support in 2014 Hayley, Marcie, Lynn, Katie and Kassie look forward to helping you in 2015

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Now is the time to place your orders.

International order deadline by Dec. 17th to guarantee delivery for Christmas.

Place your order online at

www.flowersbeautiful.com or phone us at 604.943.2815 or come into our store.

Town Centre Mall 604-943-1444

We specialize in exquisitely designed floral creations for all occasions

A30 The Delta Optimist December 10, 2014 In the Community

Legion recognizes Localz

Letters to Santa Contest

Not only can your letter to Santa Claus let him know what you want, you can also be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate from And all letters we receive will be forwarded to the North Pole in time for Santa to see them well before he has to hop on his sleigh Christmas Eve. Enter at contests@delta-optimist.com with your name and phone number Or drop or mail your letter to: Letters to Santa, c/o Delta Optimist, #207 – 4840 Delta St., Ladner, V4K 2T6

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The Royal Canadian Legion presented Localz Urban Café with a Poppy Appreciation Certificate in thanks for giving out free coffee on Remembrance Day for a donation to the Legion’s Poppy Fund.

The Delta Street coffee shop raised over $300 in just a couple of hours. Legion volunteer Jim Holt presented the certificate to Debra and Jodi from Localz Urban Café.

Artisan Fair set for Saturday at Tsaw. Arts Centre Delta’s first annual Artisan Fair this Saturday in Tsawwassen will allow shoppers to buy gifts handmade by South Delta artisans just in time for

Christmas.

The fair, which is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will be held at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172-56 St.

It will feature handmade crafts, art works and edibles by well-known and up-andcoming South Delta artisans as well as music by local performers.

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Werner’s Auto Klinik #6-7157 Honeyman Street

Insta Space Storage 9658 River Road Bridgeview Marine 8550 River Road

H20 Hot Tubs & Spas 7333 River Road H.B. Roofing #109 - 7402 Progress Way

Cratex Cantainer Sales 7664 80th street

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Golfing Resorts Camping

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Gems of Opportunity Tilbury/River Road East Businesses

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HB Roofing works with all type of roofing materials such as synthetic, wood, green, metal, asphalt shingles, torch-on membrane and concrete & slate tiles.

HB roofing is a professional roofing company that is locally owned and operated. Our professional roofing contractor philosophy is to provide quality workmanship and customer satisfaction to all HB Roofing’s clientele. HB roofing, the professional roofing contractor’s services include a full sheet metal shop onsite production of metal roofing, fabrication of materials onsite, continuous gutters, and a fully equipped disposal service. HB roofing manufactures many of their roofing materials. This advantage gives HB roofing the edge among the competition in providing quick and efficient service.

• Fully insured and certified • Offers 24 hr emergency service • Up to 50 years manufacturer guarantee on products and installation • On-site WCB-compliant Call Sean Donnelly Construction Safety officer Mobile 604-240-6843 • On-site clean up In business 25 years hbroofing.ca • Disposal Service

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Draw a picture of your favourite Christmas scene, colour it, then enter our

25th Annual Christmas

COLOURING CONTEST Prizes for 3 age categories: • Under 6 • 6-9 Years • 10-12 years

Deadline for entries: Friday, December 12th ~ 5:00pm ONE PRIZE WINNER IN EACH AGE CATEGORY, PRIZES FROM

Winning entries will be published in the Wednesday, December 24th Christmas Greetings Section

Entries will be judged and winners notified by phone. Mail or drop your finished entries at:

Delta Optimist — #207 - 4840 Delta Street, Delta, B.C. V4K 2T6

Name: ___________________________________ Address: _________________________________ Phone: ____________________ Age: _____

A36 The Delta Optimist December 10, 2014 Feedback

Ladner’s mail delivery will be converted to community mailboxes next fall, Canada Post announced late last week. The move away from home mail delivery will affect around 4,900 households in Ladner

(postal code V4K). It’s part of Canada Post’s five-year cost-cutting plan that will eliminate home delivery across the country.

The Optimist asked:

What do you think of community mailboxes?

Don Sangster I don’t like them. They get broken into and it’s just a pain in the butt. I understand why they’re going there, but I don’t like it.

Brad Novakowski Where are they going to be? Second of all, what’s security protocol like? I know there’s a lot of problems with other communities that have that and they get broken into all the time.

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

Richard Glasner I disagree with them strongly. It loses a lot of personal connection and elderly security.

Rob Backman It seems to be an idea that’s come. Not really in favour of them, I don’t like the idea of them. But, I guess it’s progress.

Dave Hoskins I think it’s taking away from the individualism, isn’t it?

A lot of people still like to have their mail delivered to them. Having said that, I live in a subdivision where I have the box already.

Last week we asked you:

How often will you shop at the TFN malls?

• 34 per cent said very often.

• 16 per cent said not too often.

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December 10, 2014 The Delta Optimist A37 Coming Events Clubs & Groups !A Holiday for Santa: Puppet Play Wednesday, Dec. 10, 10:30 - 11 a.m. Ladner Pioneer Library and Friday, Dec. 12, 10:30 - 11 a.m. - Tsawwassen Library.

Santa is tired and wants to go to Hawaii for Christmas!

But who will deliver the toys around the world if Santa is on holiday? Find out what happens in this puppet show suitable for the whole family. !Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers a Family Support Group for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness. There will only be one meeting in December. The next meeting is 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at Delta Hospital (education room) 5800 Mountain View Blvd., Ladner. Please call CMHA Delta 604-943-1878 to register for your first meeting. !Tsawwassen Parkinson’s support group - next meeting Monday, Dec. 15. We are a group whose members either have Parkinson’s or are caregivers to someone with PDS. We meet once a month at KinVillage from 11 am to 12:30 p.m. to talk, exchange ideas and socialize. For more information call Peter or Eileen at 604943-8350. !Library Ukulele Jam - third Thursday of the month, Dec. 18, 7 - 8:30 p.m. - Tsawwassen Library.

All uked up and no place to jam? Whether you are a ukulele newbie or a seasoned strummer, please join us on the third Thursday of the month for a fun and relaxed evening with fellow uke enthusiasts. A variety of music will be represented and sheet music and lyrics will be provided for those who feel like singing along. !Teen Pizza & Games on Thursday, Dec. 18, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Ladner Pioneer Library. Do you love to play board games?

Are you between 12 and 19 years old? Then come to the library for a fun night of gamily and free pizza.

Games and snacks provided

by Imperial Hobbies. !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.

!Enjoy your Baby, free course with baby minding provided at no extra charge.

10-11:30 a.m. Saturdays (Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 and Feb. 7, 2015) at Ladner United Church. Further details and registration info at www. llttf.ca or call CMHA Delta 604-943-1878. !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. !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 the store.

Seniors !McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-

47th Ave., Ladner, presents a free Christmas concert Friday, Dec. 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. Donations for the food bank gratefully accepted.

tion of young people, to help build a better world where people are self fulfilled and play a constructive role in society.

GIANT sale

!Christmas Lunch at 12:15 Friday, Dec. 12 with a tribute to Frank Sinatra

by George Ellenton from 12:45 to 1:45. KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen.

Tickets $12 for members, $14 for non-members.

Telephone 604-943-0225.

Special Events

10th Annual Book Sale

!Come join the Philosophers’ Café discussion Friday, Dec. 12, 1:30-3 p.m., at the McKee Seniors Centre, 5155 47th Ave., Ladner, where we’ll be exploring the importance of the arts in today’s fastpaced, technological world.

Can we use the arts to nurture our sense of community? Call 604-946-1411 for further information. !Shari’s Saturday Social Christmas Extravaganza, Saturday, Dec. 13 at KinVillage Community Centre. Doors open at 7 pm dancing 7:30 to 11 with free mid-evening goodies.

Tickets $10 for members $12 for non-members available at the door. If you wish to reserve a table, call Shari at 604-943-8755 by Dec. 11. !Frolic into 2015 with a wonderful buffet dinner and dancing to Scott Robinson’s Swing Patrol at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen.

Tickets available at reception Monday to Friday 9 am to 2:30 p.m. Telephone 604-943-0225. Tickets $48 for members, $55 for nonmembers.

Fund Raisers !Delta Secondary’s Interact Club will be hosting a Christmas gift-wrapping event two days this December. On Dec. 13 and Dec. 20 members of the club will be at the Port Metro Vancouver’s Ladner community office (in Trenant Square) between 10am and 2pm to wrap presents. They will be providing all of the wrapping materials and simply ask you to bring in the presents you would like wrapped along with a donation. The club plans to donate all of the proceeds to the Delta Life Skills Society. !Scouts Canada, Bottle Drive. Saturday, Dec. 13, 9am-3pm. Drop off at Delta Manor Elementary or call 604-230-6446 for pick-up. Scouts Canada: Contributing to the educa-

!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. !Santa visiting Finds Children’s Thrift Store in Ladner. Saturday, Dec. 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bring your own camera to get a photo with Santa, free for families. Special story time reading of Twas the Night Before Christmas at 12 p.m. For more information visit www.reachdevelopment.org.

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KINVILLAGE COMMUNITY CENTRE Invites you to donate resaleable books, board games, DVDs & CDs

No Digest, Geographics, Computer Books or Encyclopedia - Thank You

Sale Takes Place

Thurs. Jan. 29th 10am to 6pm Fri. Jan. 30th 9am to 6pm Sat. Jan. 31st 9am to 3pm

5430 - 10th Ave., Tsaw.

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!Christmas carols, worships and Christmas message at Ladner Gospel Assembly, 4979-44A Ave., Ladner on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. !Carols to candlelight, children’s play, Messengers and Messages, Christmas message and dessert at Ladner Gospel Assembly, 4979-44A Ave., Ladner.

Everyone welcome. No charge. !10th Anniversary Giant Sale of books, board games, DVDs, and CDs. Please bring in your gently used re-saleable items. Sorry, no digests, geographics, computer books or encyclopedia. Donations accepted Monday to Friday 9 am until noon through to Jan. 26. KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Sale runs Thursday, Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m .and Jan. 31 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Arts !Bocephus King and Christine Magee perform at the Wander Inn Café Saturday, Dec. 20 from 7 to 10 p.m. Held at Ladner Christian Fellowship, 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd. entrance is a suggested $5 donation.

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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Historic night for Sun Devils

Lucas Kirk fires six touchdown passes as South Delta wins its first-ever championship at provincial AAA level MARK BOOTH

mbooth@delta-optimist.com

Only B.C. Place Stadium’s retractable roof prevented the South Delta Sun Devils from providing an early December Symphony of Fire show over the skies of Vancouver on Saturday night.

The Tsawwassen high school football team’s vaunted passing attack was on full display in the biggest game of the year as the Sun Devils captured the provincial AAA championship with a dominating 55-30 win over the three-time defending champion Mt Douglas Rams. It was the program’s third B.C. title and first-ever in the sport’s highest tier.

“I think this shows the AA teams can play in AAA,” smiled head coach Ray Moon whose team was moved up at the end of last season when the tiering numbers were adjusted. “We just never had the depth before to compete at this level. Now we do and we showed we can play with the

big boys.”

No kidding.

Led by the sensational play of quarterback Lucas Kirk, the Rams had no answer for a Sun Devils team that punted just twice the entire game.

The Grade 12 pivot fired six touchdown passes to five different receivers as South Delta raced out to a 33-10 halftime lead. The combined 85 points made it the highest scoring AAA provincial final in the history of B.C. High School Football.

It was hard to believe the previously unbeaten Rams handed South Delta its only loss of the season — a 44-7 drubbing in Victoria back in early October.

“Last time we just did not show up,” said Kirk, who was named the game’s top back. “It wasn’t a good representation of our football team. It was the first time we got beat the whole season and we got beat bad.

“We wanted to just come out tonight and execute. It was awesome.”

With the season dedicated

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Gord Cooper hauls in one of six TD passes thrown by Lucas Kirk.

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South Delta Sun Devils are provincial AAA football champions after a 55-30 win over defending champ Mt. Doug on Saturday night. to the memory of longtime Sun Devils and South Delta Rams volunteer Randy Franklin, it was only fitting his son Thomas scored the game’s opening touchdown on a 53-yard toss from Kirk.

It was Franklin’s major a week earlier that ignited a 16-13 comeback semi-final win over No. 1 ranked Terry Fox. “We thought we could take advantage of Tommy’s size against their smaller (defensive backs) with a couple of long ones,” said offensive coordinator Mark McDonald. Of course it doesn’t hurt that Lucas is pretty good at scrambling and stuff. He is one in a million.”

The Devils opened up a 13-3 lead when Kirk connected with Grade 10 running back Grant McDonald on a 22-yard passing play.

The Rams returned the ensuing kickoff to the South

Delta 30 and scored three plays later to make it 13-10.

Their momentum was short-lived as it was South Delta’s turn to come up big on special teams. The versatile Bryce Connors, a soccer standout who hadn’t played organized football until last year, took the kickoff and used his outstanding speed to go the distance from 81yards out.

McDonald added his second touchdown on a fourth and two gamble. His older brother Jack, who earned game MVP honors thanks to his strong three-way play, then hauled in a 37-yard pass from Kirk in the final minute of the opening half to increase the South Delta lead to 23 points.

Any chance of a Rams’ comeback was extinguished early in the fourth quarter when Kirk hit the surehanded Gord Cooper from 24-yards out to make it

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For good measure, Kirk connected with Connors on touchdown passes of 35 and eight yards to close out the scoring. He finished the night completing 23 of 37 passes for 342 yards.

Not to be forgotten was another terrific effort by the Sun Devils’ defence and an offensive line that allowed Kirk to flourish.

The Sun Devils finished with an 11-1 overall record.

“We knew we had crapped the bed in Victoria,” added Moon. “But it was also a reality check and a motivating factor. The boys knew they had to work harder and listen more.

“We had such a good week of practice and even in warm-up they had their game faces on. The kids really came up big.”

Sun Devils roster includes: #2 Blake Gau, #5 Ryan

Littlewood, #7 Cooper Jones, #8 Michael Mann, #9 Lucas Kirk, #10 Kyle Chace, #11 Jack McDonald, #12 Joel Kraft, #21 Christos Goulas, #22 Grant McDonald, #23 Bryce Connors, #25 Stefanos Goulas, #26 Alec Patterson, #30 Charlie Moore, #32 Thomas Franklin, #41 Max Cragg, #52 Mitchell McMann, #53 Matt Ward, #54 Kris Hothi, #55 Dimitri Goulas #55 Justin Smith, #60 Linc Li, #62 Kyle Geere, #64 David Edwards, #66 Ian Jiang, #67 Arsenly Dolynnyy, #68 Aaron Hooymans, #70 Ryan von Ende, #72 Wyatt Bates, #80 Max Youngson, #81 Colin Peterson, #82 Matthew Harrison, #83 Ben Tetzel, #85 Michael Cummins, #88 Gord Cooper.

Coaching staff: Ray Moon (head coach), Mark McDonald (offensive coordinator), Bruce McDonald (defensive coordinator), Gary Cooper (offensive/defensive line coach), Ray Beisick (defensive backs coach), John Mann (quarterbacks coach), Kris Pechet (running backs coach), Ricky Singla (line coach). Support staff: Darrell Ross (trainer), Joe Campbell (equipment manager).

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Brothers make most of special season Jack and Grant McDonald have leading roles in helping South Delta Sun Devils win provincial AAA championship BY

MARK BOOTH

mbooth@delta-optimist.com

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Jack McDonald hauled in a 37-yard touchdown pass en route to earning the game MVP award.

Jack and Grant McDonald sure made the most of being teammates for the first time in their football careers.

The three years difference in age made it impossible to play together growing up through community football which features divisions in twoyear increments.

That changed this season when Grant’s size and ability showed he could be more than just a back-up Grade 10 player with the South Delta Sun Devils.

He started at running back and also at linebacker where he played right beside Jack.

The pair were huge in Saturday night’s 55-30 championship game win over the Mt Doug Rams. Jack earned MVP honours thanks to several key plays on both sides of the ball, highlighted by a 37-yard touchdown reception. He also kicked a field goal.

Grant scored a pair of touchdowns, including a 22-yard catch, one play after he ripped off a long run. The other major came on a fourth down gamble from the two-yard-line.

If that wasn’t enough contribution from one family, their father Bruce is

a valuable member of the Sun Devils coaching staff.

The former UBC standout lined-up in the Thunderbirds defensive backfield alongside SDSS principal Terry Ainge who also happened to be his roommate on road trips. Both were Canada West All-Stars in 1987.

“Our dad has been a huge factor for both of us. It’s been an awesome experience (getting to play with Grant) for the very first time,” said Jack who is now weighing potential opportunities with CIS programs.”

Grant saw double duty this season by also having a leading role in the South Delta Bantam Rams winning the provincial championship with a perfect season. It meant a huge practice load but it proved to be well worth it.

“The coaches said just keep working hard and I would be up there playing (with Jack),” said Grant. “I’ve got the size and I just needed to work on my physical side to play high school ball.”

Grant is expected to take on an even bigger workload next season as a key returning player and could have his dad and brother on the sidelines.

“I plan to be there as much as I can,” smiled Jack.

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Grade 10 back Grant McDonald played beyond his years in the provincial final with a pair of majors.

Soccer player becomes a football standout BY

MARK BOOTH

mbooth@delta-optimist.com

Up until last season, Bryce Connors had never played organized football. It’s hard to imagine the South Delta Sun Devils would have won a provincial championship without him.

Connors’ crash course on football ended in spectacular fashion on Saturday night at B.C. Place Stadium.

He scored three touchdowns in South Delta’s 55-30 win over the Mt Douglas Rams, including a momentum-shifting 81-yard kickoff return in the second quarter. He later hauled in 35 and eight yard touchdown passes from quarterback Lucas Kirk.

Connors was also a fixture in the Sun Devils defensive backfield.

“That was a dream come true running that back for a touchdown,”

smiled Connors. “Jack (McDonald) was right in front of me and he saw what I wanted to do. It just opened up for me.”

Connors was focused on rep level soccer until his buddies convinced him to give football a try. His last game on the pitch was helping the Tsawwassen Blues capture the U18 Provincial “B” Cup back in July. That came after years of playing for teams in the Metro Selects and B.C. Premier leagues.

“I played for a long time but the boys told me to come out last year.

I loved it and stuck with it,” he explained. “At first, it was a little tougher than I thought but when you are practising five days a week, you can pick up things quickly and everybody is helping you out. The guys give you tricks and tips. It’s been an awesome experience.”

Connors not only has excellent speed but terrific hands. His acrobatic catch down the sidelines in icy conditions a week earlier at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium sealed South Delta’s upset win over No. 1 ranked Terry Fox. He plans to look into college or university options and it’s hard to imagine a program wouldn’t want to develop his athleticism even further.

Devils head coach Ray Moon has always said it’s vital for his program to attract some non-football athletes with the school the size of South Delta.

“I knew he ran the 4x100 on the track team so he was fast,” laughed Moon. “He really caught on to our program and has become a great player. During the off-season he was one of the leaders on this team (in the weight room).”

South Delta’s Bryce Connors celebrates one of his three touchdowns in Saturday’s provincial championship game.

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