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Delta reviews arena safety after tragedy in Fernie SANDOR GYARMATI
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Linda Hayes and other friends of Russ Armfelt rallied in Tsawwassen Sunday afternoon in an effort to keep his death last December in the public eye.
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Monday would have been Russ Armfelt’s 54th birthday. Friend Linda Hayes lit candles in her apartment and read from her Bible seeking strength and answers as to why her friend died following an altercation outside the Rose and Crown Pub in Tsawwassen last December.
Hayes said rumours persist in the community on what may have happened, and who might have been involved. “I want justice for losing my friend. He was a good human being. He supported people, he encouraged people, so to lose someone like that so violently is just wrong,” she said. “No matter how he died, he deserves justice. I don’t distrust the police, I have
a lot of friends that are police, but we just don’t feel confident.” On Sunday, Hayes and other friends and acquaintances held a rally near the pub to bring awareness to Armfelt’s death. Between 15 and 20 people attended the rally that was about respect and support, said Hayes. Jeremy Berry, who was roommates with Armfelt for the past two years, said the rally was not
about bashing the police, but rather an effort to keep his death in the public eye. “Lots of people have said things to me about whether the police are doing their job and I can’t really say, I’m not a cop and I don’t know how they investigate, but at the same time I don’t want to bash the police. What does that accomplish? FRIENDS: see Page 3
The City of Delta will review its ammonia refrigeration systems and safety procedures following the recent tragedy at Memorial Arena in Fernie. The city says it’s immediately scheduled a review of ammonia safe work policies and procedures along with Delta’s requirement for the appropriate personal protective equipment with all staff members. Staff has also liaised with Fraser Valley Refrigeration, Delta’s contracted refrigeration plant maintenance provider, and has reviewed related safe work policies. “We are deeply saddened by the Lois Jackson incident in Fernie,” said Mayor Lois Jackson in a news release. “We sympathize with all of those affected and seek to do what we can to prevent this from happening in our community.” On Oct. 17, three workers doing routine maintenance at an ice rink in the Kootenay city were killed by an ammonia leak. A state of emergency was declared and nearby homes had to be evacuated. Ammonia is used in mechanical refrigeration systems, including those in ice rinks. It is used in liquid form but becomes a gas once released into the air. The colourless gas is toxic if inhaled.
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Building fails its first test Public doesn’t like look of first phase of Town Centre Mall redevelopment plan SANDOR GYARMATI
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The Soviet Union shouldn’t be coming to the heart of Tsawwassen. That was just one of the many less than flattering comments residents offered on the proposed “Block A” mixed-use building pitched as the first phase of the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall redevelopment. An open house was held at the South Delta Recreation Centre last Thursday to give locals a chance to learn more about the Century Group’s proposed six-storey building fronting 56th Street, which includes 11,733 square feet of commercial space over five units on the ground floor and 79 rental apartments above. There would be two levels of underground parking with over 160 stalls as well as some surface parking. It’s the first phase of what would be a much larger redevelopment of the aging mall at the corner of 56th Street and 12th Avenue. The open house had a large turnout with most residents generally in favour of redeveloping the
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Century Group president Sean Hodgins talks with a resident at an open house last Thursday at the South Delta Recreation Centre town centre but seemingly everyone had concerns about the six-storey building, describing it as a hospital, dormitory or Sovietstyle block. Not thrilled with the design as well as the building’s proximity to the sidewalk, even though it falls within Official Community Plan regulations, residents were eager to offer suggestions to Century Group and city staff who were on hand to provide information and answer questions.
Carol Vignale said she likes the idea of a new pedestrian-friendly town centre but the first building “doesn’t look very promising and looks like it needs to be tweaked.” She added, “It looks monolithic and like a wall and we don’t need a wall. We need 56th Street to be a livable street.” She noted wider sidewalks is one idea that should be considered for reimagining the town centre and 56th Street.
Maria DeVries, who owns the Chocolate Bear Shoppe at the mall, said she’s concerned about a lack of visibility of merchants from 56th Street as well as the parking scheme, noting many older people likely would not want to park underground and walk upstairs. “I know that things are going to change. It would be nice if we could have it more like West Vancouver where you have a mixture of parking that is accessi-
ble,” she said. The concept for the overall master plan has several new buildings as well as a “High Street” with pocket plazas throughout. The form and density of the other buildings still have to be worked out following municipal and public consultation, explained project planner Stefan Melnyk. Melnyk noted the OCP allows 668 living units for the area but said it’s still early in the vision process in creating a mixed-use retail village. He noted it’s also early days as far as the six-storey building, adding they may look at changing elements based on the feedback. To get everything started and relocate some merchants, the six-storey structure needs to be constructed first, he added. Century Group president Sean Hodgins said, “This is our second crack at it. I actually liked our first crack better but Delta asked us to come back and redesign it.” The “Block A” application still has to work its way through the city staff and civic advisory committee level before making it to Delta council.
Friends rally because they want to see justice for Russ
CONTINUED from Page 1 “We just want people to know we care and we’re there to support. We want to see something done.” Delta police were called to the rear of the pub in the early morning hours
of Dec. 11, 2016. The initial police investigation indicated there was an altercation between a small group of males and Armfelt. Those involved had fled the scene by the time officers arrived.
Armfelt was found unconscious and unresponsive. Efforts by paramedics failed to resuscitate him and he died in hospital. DPD public affairs coordinator Sharlene Brooks
said investigations of this nature are complex. “Our investigators are in communication with the family and provide updates,” said Brooks. “Delta police continues their investigation and
is liaising with Crown counsel. As far as any final decision being made on any charges, that hasn’t been determined. Cause of death is under review and I think that’s where we are consulting with Crown.”
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Delta calling for improved tunnel safety Civic politicians once again ask provincial gov’t to upgrade lighting and more in aging crossing SANDOR GYARMATI
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Delta is once again calling on the provincial government to address safety concerns in the George Massey Tunnel. Delta council last week endorsed recommendations in a staff report that outlines a series of problems, including deteriorating concrete, that add to the “extremely challenging” conditions
first responders face when dealing with emergencies in the crossing. CAO George Harvie also outlined a litany of safety issues with the 58-yearold tunnel, including the lighting that he notes does not meet current North American standards, the electrical system, the lack of a proper warning system for over-height vehicles that results in damage to the sprinkler system as well as the aging ventila-
tion system. Noting the previous government also ignored the problems, Harvie said Delta needs to keep the pressure on to ensure the safety issues are addressed. “Rather than waiting another five years or another study, or whatever time it takes, these are paramount that they are addressed right now. Even if the bridge was announced, it would take
at least five years before it can be open,” he said. Fire Chief Dan Copeland noted the ambulance service protocol is that crews will not enter the tunnel and load a patient for transport due to the conditions, which means fire crews have to take patients out of the tube. He said the biggest issue for emergency crews is access. Richmond’s fire chief also supports the
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Liquor licence saga to go another round After opposition at public hearing, Delta council postpones decision on golf course application IAN JACQUES
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Patrons of the Links at Hampton Cove golf course will have to wait a little longer to find out if they’ll be able to enjoy a pint after their round. Following a lengthy public hearing Monday night, Delta council decided to postpone a decision on an application by Captain’s Cove Marina to move the licence of the now-demolished Rusty Anchor Pub to the golf course clubhouse on nearby Admiral Boulevard. The decision to postpone until the Oct. 30 council meeting will allow city staff to come back with a report to hopefully address noise concerns and others raised at the hearing. Area resident Ruth Bruckshaw said as the community grows, so does the traffic and with kids walking to school and playing in the area, adding alcohol to drivers speeding in and out of the parking lot is a recipe for disaster. “I ask you to keep our kids safe. Why are we doing this so close to the school?” she asked. “This golf course existed without alcohol for years, so why do they need it now?” Candace Flannigan said her house is 23 metres from the clubhouse and that her family has a bird’s eye view of cursing and bad behaviour on the course. She said
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Marina Gardens resident Malcolm Ashford was one of several who spoke in favour of a liquor licence at the Links at Hampton Cove golf course at a public hearing at city hall Monday night. she doubts the club will enforce rules once alcohol is added to the mix. “More noise on the patio means more noise for the surrounding homes,” Flannigan said. “Most of the golfers are respectful and I understand and appreciate a few pints after a round, but we are concerned about the young people looking for cheap beer and that the crowd that frequented the Rusty Anchor will now use this as their new watering hole.”
Those who spoke in favour countered the clubhouse would not become a pub, rather a place to have a beer or glass of wine after a round. “Golf is not 18 holes, golf is 19 holes. You play 18 holes and the 19th hole is an analysis of your game and that part of the game is so much more fun,” said Ferry Road resident John Eastman. “We’re not looking for a place to party. We just want the ability to have a beer or a glass of wine without having to get
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entele, so this is actually decreasing the amount of people,” he said. “I have never seen more than 30 or so people at the course all at once.” Ashford said the increase in traffic is due to the overall Hampton Cove development and not golfers. “Those who oppose the liquor licence for reasons from things like noise, traffic and additional people in the neighbourhood, I sometimes question where they were when we were here fighting for the density of Hampton Cove, which is creating far more serious traffic issues than will be created by a few people having a beer or a glass of wine after a round at the golf course,” he said. “Most people walk from home to the course, so traffic is not an issue for many who play there. The hours will be limited, the size of the clubhouse will limit the patronage inside the clubhouse. It’s very civilized to have a beer or a glass of wine after a round. Let’s get our heads out of the sand traps and get on with it.”
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Precedent-setting case ensures suspects get their day in court without unnecessary delays IAN JACQUES
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A recently enacted piece of case law could have a significant impact on the pace police and the courts bring people to justice. This month’s Delta police board meeting heard from Chief Neil Dubord and Sgt. Rick Peeler who outlined the Jordan case, which among other things has set new presumptive ceilings for
criminal cases in both provincial and Supreme court. Peeler said the Jordan decision means criminal cases, from charge to the end of trial, should take no more than 18 months in provincial court and 30 months in Supreme Court. “This is relatively new, so we are just starting to get a handle on the impacts that this will have on our investigators and our staff,” Peeler said. “It does mean now that
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fair and reasonable 2009 when trial was violated. he was let out “Delays are what and put under caused this case to house arrest. For go forward to the the next three Supreme Court,” years, there said Peeler. “The were numerous court ruled that delays with dishis rights were in closure, changes Neil Dubord fact violated and in both Crown that changes needed to be counsel and defense made so that these types and other procedural of cases do not happen delays. His trial started again.” in September 2012 and Dubord told the board ended in February 2013 that at this time the with only three weeks of department does not court time. anticipate any financial Peeler said Jordan was implications as investigaconvicted on five of 14 tors work with Crown to charges, but then started bring cases to the courts appealing those convicin a timely manner, but tions saying his right to a
as the Jordan case is examined further, he does expect impacts on staffing, either in overtime or fulltime positions. “Court decisions can have a direct impact on the work of Delta police investigators and file coordinators. The new timelines set out by the Jordan case law may impact on staffing costs depending on the complexity and volume of the file,” Dubord added. Following the presentation, Mayor Lois Jackson suggested staff come back to the board with a full analysis of what the financial implications could be.
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A year-long police investigation has led to charges against a man suspected of defrauding an elderly Delta woman of thousands of dollars. Last September, Delta police responded to the allegations, which allegedly took place over several months in 2015. According to police, the initial encounter between the suspect and the woman was when he approached her in the
lobby of her apartment building in North Delta. DPD public affairs coordinator Sharlene Brooks said the suspect’s mode of operation was to target both elderly individuals and those affiliated to church groups by giving a false story about being in need of money to attend his mother’s funeral outside of the Lower Mainland. “Once money is secured in the first instance, he continues to ask for money, giving a variety of compelling scenarios as
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Delta renews crossing guard deal
City to spend over $100,000 this school year to ensure safety of students SANDOR GYARMATI
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It’s been a hugely beneficial arrangement in ensuring the safety of students walking to and from Delta schools. That’s how Delta council members viewed the adult crossing guard program as they recently gave unanimous approval to contribute $102,412 for the 2017/18 school year to maintain a funding deal that’s been around for almost two decades. “I’m really glad council is continuing to support this. Not all councils do this,” said Mayor Lois Jackson. “I can remember when this came before us… I thought if we can’t keep our children safe to cross the streets to go to school, we’re not worth much because the school board had no money. I’m really happy we’re continuing to do this even though it’s probably not in our mandate.” In the spring of 1999, parents rallied against the school board’s decision to
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The crosswalk on 62nd Street near Holly Elementary in East Ladner is one of 25 in the district attended by adult crossing guards. cut the district’s crossing guard program due to a $1.7-million budget shortfall. The crossing guard portion of the budget at the time was $107,000. A Delta council meeting that spring saw a large number of irate parents show up asking for the municipality to pick up the tab for the safety of their
children. A deal was then struck between Delta and the school board that saw the municipality pick up that cost in exchange for Delta receiving enhanced use of school playing fields. The municipality would also provide a higher level of maintenance to some of the school fields to allow for increased
usage and bring them up to municipal standards. The deal saw Delta assume funding beginning in the fall of 1999. The annual cost since then has been around $100,000. Delta’s engineering department reviews sites on an annual basis and makes adjustments depending on traffic,
crosswalk projects and other factors considered by a technical committee. There are 25 crosswalks in Delta attended by adult crossing guards. “We really appreciate the municipality is taking care of what’s happening on the public roadways,” said Delta school board chair Laura Dixon. “Of course, we have within our own school district the student crossing guard program and Delta police comes to help train our student crossing guards. That’s for our crosswalks that have good visibility from the school and office so those students can have good supervision,” added Dixon. The Delta school board this year requested a review for four additional adult crossing guards at Ladner, English Bluff, Neilson Grove and Hellings elementary schools. A technical review was conducted at those locations but it was determined additional crossing guards are not warranted, according to an engineering staff report.
Shoppers help woman after purse snatched IAN JACQUES
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Good Samaritans helped an elderly woman in Ladner Sunday afternoon and in the process helped nab an alleged purse snatcher. Delta police were called to Trenant Park Square on Ladner Trunk Road after an elderly woman had her purse stolen out of her shopping cart while she was loading groceries into her car. Police say the 90-yearold victim yelled for help after seeing a young woman run off with her purse. Several Good Samaritans jumped in to help give chase and caught the suspect, according to the Delta Police Department’s Facebook page. “The stolen purse was recovered, an arrest made and charges pending,” the Facebook post stated.
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ut just about any development proposal before the public and you’re bound to find someone who objects, but put enough of them together and before you know it you could find yourself with an uprising. Tsawwassen and Ladner have long prided themselves on being quiet, safe communities in an otherwise burgeoning metropolitan centre, places with an enviable quality of life because development has, to a large degree, been kept in check. However, there seems to be more and more grumbling these days over what the dreaded “D” word is doing, or could do, to our towns, to the point where it wouldn’t surprise me if this unrest was harnessed in time for next fall’s civic election. Tsawwassen is typically the epicentre for such uprisings and with work now underway to bring 950 housing units to the Southlands, and redevelopment planned for the Town Centre Mall, to say nothing of Tsawwassen Springs and all that’s happening on Tsawwassen First Nation lands (over which Delta obviously has no jurisdiction), it wouldn’t be a stretch to see a political group emerge to say enough is enough. For it to be successful the movement must tap into unrest beyond just Tsawwassen, which it could well find thanks to high-rises, densifying infill and the recent effort to officially turn Delta into a city. Something tells me there will be more than a few people who will be out there next fall urging residents to take back city hall. Throw in the fact there might be more vacant seats on Delta council heading into next fall’s election than we’ve seen in a long while and it could be a perfect confluence of unrest and opportunity. To be fair, no one’s ever going to confuse South Delta, or even North Delta for that matter, with Richmond or Surrey, but sensibilities are different everywhere and around here the tolerance for development-induced congestion is as low as just about anywhere in the Lower Mainland. Justifying development in the name of much-needed housing variety or affordability is also unlikely to fly with a certain segment of voters. Every new project, big or small, chips away at a small town feel many cherish, which just might prompt some people to get political in order to protect what they hold dear.
Lower Mainland housing crisis worsens as winter draws near
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Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” — Will Rogers You may have seen a recent news story about homeless people living in their RVs in and around Vancouver. Homelessness has become so commonplace it is evolving into a sub-culture complete with class distinctions, the lowest being the poor people living outside (unsheltered) who are at the mercy of the elements, the middle class who are in temporary shelters or couch surfing, and the upper class who live in their own vans and RVs. Many who live in RVs have jobs in the city and need to find parking that is not time restricted. They are parking overnight in industrial areas but those businesses are complaining because their dumpsters are being used for garbage and human waste is being left on their properties. Others are parking on unrestricted residential streets or in vacated parking lots such as at Spanish Banks. Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson hesitates to ticket or tow these vehicles because he doesn’t want to further hurt these folks who are already down. There are no easy solutions but some interim measures could be taken, such as allowing parking on specified vacant city lots, along with providing porta-potties and some sani-stations where dis-
Community Comment ML BURKE
posable toilet-contents could be emptied. Winter is coming and given our crazy weather, it could be a doozy. According to the 2017 homeless count, the number of homeless in Metro Vancouver increased 30 per cent. Delta was lumped with White Rock for a total of 46 homeless. I’m sure there are more because people weren’t counted unless they agreed to answer a survey. Still, 46 is a low number compared to Vancouver’s count of 2,138. The only area to have a decrease was the North Shore, which saw a reduction of 16 per cent. Compare that to DeltaWhite Rock’s increase of 142 per cent since 2014 and it’s apparent the homeless are migrating south to our drier communities. On a national scale, this also holds true because homeless Canadians are coming west for our milder winters.
We need a national affordable housing strategy now that involves all three levels of government. Nothing in our constitution establishes a right to housing, and courts haven’t declared one to exist. However, Canada did sign and ratify the 1976 United Nations’ International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), and in Article 11 it recognized “the right of everyone to an adequate standard of living for himself and his family, including adequate food, clothing and housing, and to the continuous improvement of living conditions.” Until this growing crisis is resolved, which could take years, maybe we need to start constructing durable tent cities in our afflicted communities, like the military uses in the field, or aid agencies use in refugee camps and disaster areas. A warm, dry, private space in a secure environment is surely better than constantly having to hide, move or freeze to death. After all, we’re Canadians. In the short term we can do something about this before winter takes hold. In the longer term, let’s build more non-profit co-ops for all ages. ML Burke retired from the health sector to work on issues such as affordable housing. She sits on the Delta Seniors Planning Team and the B.C. Seniors Advocate’s Advisory Council.
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Letters
Resident feels she has no voice
Editor: I walked out of last Thursday’s meeting regarding the proposed redevelopment of the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall feeling extremely dejected. I worry that it is a done deal, that the meeting was merely a formality and that as citizens we have no voice. I do not feel our current Delta council listens to citizens and I think despite the community’s reaction council will vote yes to more development in Tsawwassen. (For me, Southlands is a perfect example of this.) We have yet to see the traffic or resource impact of the Southlands, Tsawwassen Springs or
Tsawwassen Mills developments yet we are proposing a new one smack in the middle of our town that is already a high traffic area. The developers claim the need for density but we all know it is a desire to make money. The proposed plan is an eyesore. When I enter Tsawwassen I feel the oppression of the Northgate building on the landscape and Town Centre Mall is right in the middle of the city centre. One of the things that makes Tsawwassen so desirable is the sunny low buildings, but this proposal would take that away. I can’t imagine the effect it will have on the nearby buildings and I truly
believe it will negatively affect the businesses in the town centre. I don’t want to deal with underground parking, I have three small children. I always go to the businesses in the town centre over Tsawwassen Mills because the parking lot is so much more manageable. This will not be the case should the majority of the parking become underground. The proposal is for mixed use, but do we really need more retail space? I can think of so much empty retail space in Tsawwassen. As citizens of South Delta, we need to recognize too that this is the tip of the iceberg. So what can we do? I am
Cheap motel
Editor: Would you please tell the Century Group its plan for the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall is terrible. It looks like a cheap U.S. motel. Tell them to be a little more adventuresome with the design so it pleases the eye every time anyone drives past. Angela Cooper at a loss. I go to the meetings, I fill out the forms, I reach out to councillors and the city but I don’t feel heard and I know I am not in the minority. Everyone I spoke to last Thursday had the same concerns. Rebecca Davis
No need to fix a BabyDaze group that was working just fine Editor: Re: Moms upset by FHA move, Oct. 13 It was with great concern and sadness that I read the article regarding the discontinuing of the BabyDaze group. I have volunteered at the group for several years,
assisting the mothers to weigh and measure their babies. There is a health nurse available to help with any health issues and concerns of the new mothers from breastfeeding, poor sleeping habits and more. It is a group to give the
new mothers a chance to discuss many important aspects of personal health for themselves as well. This is a very much-needed group for these young mothers. It is not easy for some of these girls to travel to Tsawwassen. Is the group
Pull bridge promotion from leisure centre
Editor: I am writing to complain about the signage and information poster at the Ladner Leisure Centre that is promoting the bridge campaign. I go to the leisure centre to have a workout and
forget my cares of the day. I do not go there to see political issues being aired. Not all of us agree with the campaign to build a bridge. Personally, I think they should build out the Canada Line to White Rock and get everyone out
of their cars. We do not need a massively overbuilt 10-lane bridge. And, I do not need to see a political campaign being played out in a public leisure facility. Jane McCall
in North Delta being closed/moved as well or is it just the Ladner area? The space is available so why not continue the program? I think the old adage — If it aint broke, don’t fix it — applies here. Leave the program as it is. Janis Pappin
Politician can’t do both jobs
Editor: Re: New MLA is keeping busy on many fronts, MLA’s Report, Oct. 20 I read with interest Ian Paton’s MLA Report. In it he writes of his daunting first months as a new MLA, his challenges, responsibilities and assignments in Victoria and the numerous meetings in the local constitu-
ency office. How then can he possibly do justice to his chosen duplicate role as a councillor? Which of his jobs as our representative is being sacrificed? However, I was pleased to read he is continuing the tradition that Vicki Huntington initiated of engaging our youth. G. Copeland
Pleased to see pet sales banned
Editor: Re: Delta bans sale of dogs and cats in retail stores, Oct. 18 Many thanks to the City of Delta for approving a bylaw banning the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores. The pet store industry has been operating with impunity up until now, selling animals from questionable sources and, as your
article stated, sources that are impossible to verify or inspect. Pets are often acquired from pet stores on impulse, which is, of course, what pet stores count on. I’m proud to live in a community that takes action on animal welfare. Thank you again. Debra Probert
Is marine traffic pushing bridge?
Editor: I live in Annieville and am not thrilled with the possibility of large ships sitting off the beach in my neighbourhood. Last week my neighbours and I received our third propos-
al for a terminal at Fraser Surrey Docks. More and more I am questioning whether the bridge is about auto traffic or industrializing the Fraser River. Rick Hobbs
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Thanks to the financial support of Westshore Terminals and Century Group, work has begun on the playground at the Reach Child and Youth Development Society Centre under construction beside Ladner Memorial Park. The playground will feature all natural play structures, including a giant log as a focal point. The massive Southlands stump, weighing close to 10,000 pounds according to the transport truck scale, was donated by Century Group. Loaded in Tsawwassen, it was trucked to Ladner and set into place for children to play on for years to come. The playground and new child development centre are scheduled to be finished later this year.
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Greg Smith (left, second in Speech), Barbara Westlake (second in TT), Harry Choe (third in Speech), Richard Nash (first in both contests) and Remi Gauthier (third in TT) took part in the Area 40 Toastmasters Humorous Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest.
Ambassadors get funny in latest speech contest The Ambassadors Tsawwassen Toastmasters hosted the Area 40 Toastmasters Humorous Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest last week. Contest chair Katherine Praski started off the night explaining the rules and introducing all the speakers. Guests and members were entertained by three speakers: Richard Nash from the Ladner Deltones, Harry Choe from Sage Richmond and Greg Smith from the Ambassadors. Nash made the audience laugh with his speech, “Grr,” where he joked about the difficulty of getting around town with a full bladder. Choe’s
“What is Free Speech?” outlined that he loves U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements because it’s so obvious they are all lies, while the crowd learned that when Smith’s wife asks him to do something “not now” it really does mean right now as explained in his speech, “My Wife Makes Me Laugh.” During the Table Topics portion of the evening, Praski asked the contestants, “What is the one thing that you hope to accomplish in your lifetime?” First up was Remi Gauthier from Sage who said that as he had recently got married, his accom-
plishment would be to raise a family with his wife. Barbara Westlake from the Ambassadors picked the publication of her book as her one accomplishment of choice, while Nash told of his love for marine conservation and how coming to Canada was a lifelong accomplishment for him. The Ambassadors Toastmasters meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month in the training room at Tsawwassen Mills. The group offers a fun, supportive atmosphere for people looking to improve their public speaking skills. For further information, contact KarenTaipalus@ gmail.com.
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Afternoon commuters turn bus into a big bedroom on wheels
Living Matters
BARBARA GUNN
It was the oddest thing. There, on my commute home the other day, was a woman on the train. Standing. Lunch bag in hand. Purse over the shoulder. Apparently fast asleep. “Wow,” I said to the passenger sitting next to me. “How does she not fall over?” The passenger next to me didn’t reply, so I turned to look at her. She was also asleep. And snoring. As I say, it’s the oddest
thing. I mean, I get it why the going-home crowd is tired. Heaven knows, they’ve been pushing paper all day, and answering phones, and sorting through a ga-zillion files. But I can’t sleep on the long ride home. Heck, I can’t sleep on a plane, even when the lights have been dimmed and I’ve had two martinis. Yet, on the way home, the train — and even more so, the bus — is filled with snoozing people. Seems that, increasingly, they’re not so much a means of transportation as they are moving bedrooms. There have been occasions, I must say, when I’ve wanted to suggest to these passengers they might consider tucking in a little earlier at night, but there’s never an opportunity, given they are, well, usually sleeping. I’ve also wanted to suggest they might want to increase the comfort quo-
tient of their slumber by bringing along, oh, a little pillow in their backpacks, and perhaps a small teddy bear and a pair of fuzzy slippers. But maybe that’s none of my business. There is, after all, generally never anything comfortable looking about the way they nod off. If they’re not standing — and truly, that’s a remarkable feat — their heads tend to be pressed against a cold window, or worse, bobbing in the direction of someone else’s shoulder. Don’t much care for that when it’s mine. I know I can’t know this for sure, but it also seems to me the number of sleeping commuters is on the rise. At one time, there may have been just one or two people on my typical commute who may have been off in dreamland — or shockingly, none at all. Today, I swear I’m in the minority. Today, by
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golly, three-quarters of the folks on my bus are either headed to sleep or deep into the REM. I rather feel like I’m at a day care during nap time. Where this is going, I have no idea. But eventually, I’m betting I may be one of only two people who remain wide awake during the drive-home commute. Won’t really mind that one little bit — so long as the other person’s the driver.
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Community
Drilling in Delta failed to strike it rich Museum board member tells of century-old bid byBoundary Bay Oil Company The Delta Museum and Archives Society recently launched Our Delta Stories, a project that asks community members to share their favourite Delta story in 250 words or less. The stories will be posted to the society’s social media pages and website, while some will also be printed in the Optimist. This story comes from Gary Cullen, a board trustee of the Delta Museum and Archives Society. In 1918, the Boundary Bay Oil Company was formed and obtained leases on the tidal flats at the foot of Mathews Road, today’s 96th Street, and proceeded to set up and drill a series of wells searching for oil. In 1919, a fire destroyed the derrick, bunk houses, cook house and boiler house, slowing progress by a year. Troubles continued when a second well was drilled to a depth of 1,473 feet before the drilling tools fell to the bottom of the hole, stalling the pro-
Boundary Bay drilling uncovered was a 20-foot thick seam of coal which was not considered worth the cost of excavating. This was not the only attempt to find oil in Delta. About 1960, the Richfield Oil Company of Calgary began attempting a search for oil in upper Tsawwassen. One drilling site was at what is now Pebble Hill Park where the water reservoir and tennis courts are located today. The other was in The Village subdivision off English Bluff Road near where The Village Park is today. There were reports at the time of drillSUBMITTED PHOTO ing to a depth of A 1921 share certificate for the Boundary Bay Oil Company. over 14,000 feet but ject again. would catch fire, convincShares in the operation still finding nothing. Two more holes were ing many there must be oil were also sold. In 1922, a Richfield soon left the area drilled and from time to down there. Several leases drill reached 4,112 feet but and no further attempts at time gas released from were sold to local residents no oil was ever found. finding oil in Delta were underground pockets in hopes of striking it rich. The only thing the attempted.
Cancer care
InspireHealth will put on a free one-day cancer care workshop in Ladner next month. The practical and evidence-based session will cover topics including nutrition, exercise, stress management and emotional support. It includes an introduction to supportive cancer care and an exploration of InspireHealth’s Foundations of Health and Healing. The workshop is open to adults (16 years and up) with a current or past cancer diagnosis and their supports. InspireHealth is a not-for-profit supportive cancer care organization. The workshop is Wednesday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the University of Victoria Centre on Aging, 4907 Chisholm St., Ladner. Registration is required. Call 604-7347125 or email info@ inspirehealth.ca to register. Snacks and tea will be provided but those attending are asked to bring their own lunch.
THANK YOU DELTA! We warmly thank the community of Delta, KinVillage Community Centre and everyone who participated in making the third annual Delta Cup DanceSport Gala such a thrilling weekend. Through your support this year’s event was able to contribute $1,800 to assist the work of KinVillage. See you next year!
A big thank you to our many gracious sponsors who made this spectacular event possible Financial sponsors: Kanai Hairstyling Dr. John & Ning Archer David Werdal Century Group / Bria Senior Communities Andy & Wendy Wong Jean Holmes
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Community
SDSS Interact Club joins forces with Tsaw. Rotary Club to clean up ’Bay SUBMITTED PHOTO
A group from the Delta Community Living Society took part in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup.
Society cleans up trails
A dedicated group from Delta Community Living Society took part in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup last week. Thirteen program members and support staff participated in the cleanup for the fifth year, and enjoyed its first time cleaning a site in Ladner — the trails at Ladner Harbour Park. Several bags of debris were pulled from the park, which is a popular recreation spot as well as a home to much wildlife. “Our goal is to give back to the community
we live and work in, and to clean up the debris that poses a risk to the wildlife and people that are here on the trails,” said program coordinator Andrew Merrin. The non-profit organization provides support to people with developmental disabilities and their families. People supported by the society donate countless hours to other non-profit organizations and volunteer initiatives, including Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store, Adopt-a-Street, Earthwise Society and many more.
This year’s shoreline clean-up was the largest yet carried out by the Interact Club of South Delta Secondary and the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen. On a cold and windy Saturday morning earlier this month, 18 SDSS students, along with seven Tsawwassen Rotarians, set out onto the shores of Boundary Bay to collect trash and recyclables. They managed to collect eight large bags of trash, along with two bags of recycling. Removing garbage from these areas ensures the health of birds and other wildlife, allows the marsh grasses and wildflowers to continue to flourish, and helps to keep Boundary Bay waters clean. Among the refuse collected were many beverage cans and plastic bottles, a large amount of plastic shell casings, a tire, cigarette butts and cigar tips, fast food and beverage containers, plas-
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The Interact Club of South Delta Secondary and the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen teamed up to clean the Boundary Bay shoreline earlier this month. tic straws, plastic bags, plastic beach toys, along with several items that had likely fallen off boats and washed ashore. These included plastic hangers, a solar shower, plastic food containers and bins. The Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up is an initiative of the World
Wildlife Fund and, locally, the Vancouver Aquarium. Through the efforts of many community leaders, litter is removed from shorelines coast to coast in order to limit its devastating consequences for wildlife. Animals often mistake litter for food and can die from starvation
after eating many small pieces of plastic. They can also become entangled in rope, string or nets. These pieces of trash can also transport invasive species or introduce dangerous toxins into an ecosystem. This is the sixth year these two groups have joined forces.
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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Delta Photo Club meets this Wednesday, Oct. 25, for digital competition evening. The subject is ‘Nature’ hosted by CAPA (Canadian Association for Photographic Art). DPC assembles Wednesdays at KinVillage Community Centre at 7 p.m. (socializing and setup) 7:30 p.m. start. Guests welcome. For more information, please visit www.deltaphotoclub. com. Spanish Conversation Circle, alternate Tuesdays (Oct. 31, Nov. 14, 28, Dec. 12), 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Tsawwassen
Library. Join a free drop-in for adults who want to meet people and practice speaking Spanish in a friendly, relaxed environment. Shoppers Drug Mart is holding community flu clinics at Tsawwassen United Church on Oct. 31 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and All Saints Ladner Church on Nov. 8, from 12 to 2 p.m. The flu clinics will be open to the public and all participants will need to bring their CareCards. The Beauty of Shore Power, a free presentation about shore power under construction at Deltaport. Thursday, Nov. 2, at 4 and 7 p.m. at Port of Vancouver Delta Community Office in Ladner. Info and to RSVP at www. portvancouver.com/delta. Delta Community Living
Society (DCLS) is hosting a workshop for families supporting people with developmental disabilities titled Introduction to Individualized Funding and Microboards. Workshop will be held at DCLS head office on Nov. 7. For more information, view the “Workshops” section on the DCLS website homepage www.dcls.ca. Delta Nature presents: Life on the Edge – Seabird Colonies in Iceland, Peru and England with Anne Murray, Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church, 56th Street & 6th Avenue, Tsawwassen. Contact tom.bearss@dccnet. com. All ages are welcome and the event is free. Delta Amateur Radio Society will be holding the next four-week amateur radio certification course beginning on Nov. 15. This course will allow students to qualify for the basic amateur radio operator certificate and enable operation of twoway radios on the amateur radio bands. Full details and registration are at http://deltaamateurradio.com/course. South Delta Newcomers Club welcomes new members to our group from Ladner, Tsawwassen and Point Roberts. We look forward to meeting new and returning members at our next monthly meeting Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7:15 p.m. held at the Art Gallery, Kiwanis Longhouse, located at 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. This month we are excited to introduce you to an intriguing international network, Women Welcome
Name(s): Lorne Age: 75 Occupation: Retired What activity do you participate in? Big Moves Big Gains Where does it take place? South Delta Recreation Centre on Wednesdays and Fridays How often do you participate? Twice a week How long have you been involved in this activity? Six months What made you get involved with this activity? The program was recommended to me by the Parkinson Society after I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. What do you like best about the activity? The great bunch of people that attend! How does it benefit your life? It makes me feel better in my everyday life. I have better balance as a result of this program. Name other things you do to keep active: Gardening and woodworking. Parkinson’s disease affects physical movement; however, regular exercise can provide significant benefits to those with Parkinson’s disease. In Big Moves Big Gains, participants work on improving posture, developing greater strength and balance, and enhancing the ability to walk while reducing the risk of falling. If you have specific health concerns, Delta offers a number of specialty fitness and health classes designed with you in mind, including Big Moves Big Gains, Heart Wise, Osteofit, Dia-beat-it, Changes, and Breathe Stronger Live Better. Learn more about these programs in this season’s leisure guide, available at your local recreation centre or online at Delta.ca, or visit Delta.ca/activitysearch Recreation 50+ Guide Have you seen the new Recreation 50+ guide yet? It’s all about centres, services, resources and recreation for people ages 50+ in Delta! View it online at Delta.ca or pick up a copy at your local recreation centre.
Women World Wide. For more information contact SouthDeltaNewcomers@ gmail.com. Delta Hospice Society is offering a Drop-In Relaxation Circle for those living with cancer. Every Tuesday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Centre for Supportive Care 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner. All programs are complimentary. The Canadian Lifeboat Institution is interviewing potential volunteers to serve as crew or support personnel for its Delta Lifeboat. Professional training is given in seamanship, navigation, medical and search and rescue techniques. Please contact John at 604-760-5218 for more information. Gospel meetings take place every Wednesday (until mid-Nov.) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Ladner Fisherman’s Hall, 4481 Savoy St. Call 778-980-2252 for more information.
SENIORS Fright Fest – Wednesday, Oct. 25, 4 to 8 p.m. at the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. Free. Grandparents, bring your grandchildren. Lots of fun activities and treats. Luisa Marshall as Tina Turner, Saturday, Oct. 28, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets $22 for members, $25 for non-members. Dinner also available
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for $15 per person. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Thriving and Surviving Cancer – Free workshop Thursdays, Nov. 2 to Dec. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to noon (six-week self-management workshop). Registration at the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. Shari’s Saturday Social, Saturday, Nov. 4, KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets available at the door, $12 for members, $14 for non-members includes mid-evening tea, coffee, and assorted goodies. The theme is Red Wine and Roses. Glitz and glamour dress style welcome. Dance to a wide variety of CD music. Doors open at 7, dancing 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
FUND RAISERS A free shedding event is set for Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Raymond James parking lot, 5405 Ladner Trunk Rd. All papers shredded on-site. Donations to Reach Child and Youth Development Society will be appreciated.
SPECIAL EVENTS On Oct. 31 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Cara Thien Health and Performance Centre in Tsawwassen is opening up their dungeon for the young trick or treaters. Canadians in the World Wars – A presentation of stories and pictures by former history teacher Paul Arcand, Friday, Nov. 10. KinVillage Community Centre, 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Admission $3 at the door includes coffee and Timbits. Doors open at 1 p.m. Presentation starts at 1:30 p.m. Christmas Market KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18. Notice to vendors: See reception to
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reserve your spot now or call 604-943-0225. A limited number of tables are available for each vendor category (i.e. jewelry) $35 per table - cash, cheque, credit, or debit. Christmas Village Bazaar, with its amazing baskets in the silent auction and much more happens at Ladner United Church on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lots of fun finds for the whole family.
ARTS Jazz Vespers at Tsawwassen United Church, 693-53rd St., Sunday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m. Please join Al Matheson on trumpet and piano, and guitarist Jon Roper as they lead us with music through prayers and meditation. Kick-off your holiday shopping at Delta Potters annual Christmas Sale. Choose from a huge selection of functional and decorative pieces. Friday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at South Delta Recreation Centre, 1720 56th St., Tsawwassen. The Delta Music Makers Community Concert Band is presenting a Concert of Remembrance on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2 p.m. at KinVillage, 5430-10 Ave., Tsawwassen. Refreshments will be served at intermission. Admission is by donation. Klemm Drums and DSS Music presents South Delta Drum Festival Sunday, Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. at Genesis Theatre. Doors at 12:30 p.m. Featuring Craig Scott, Jason Overy and Tristan Helgason. Tickets ($10) at the door or contact info@klemmdrums.com. The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a non-profit event, mail, drop off, 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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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Western AAA Conference GP W L Pts South Delta 5 5 0 10 New West 5 5 0 10 Seaquam 5 4 1 8 Notre Dame 5 2 3 4 Mt. Doug 5 2 3 4 Belmont 5 1 4 2 Van College 5 1 4 2 Carson Graham 5 0 5 0 Eastern AAA Conference STM 5 5 0 10 Terry Fox 5 4 1 8 Tweedsmuir 5 4 1 8 Kelowna 5 2 3 4 Boucherie 5 2 3 4 Mission 5 2 3 4 WJ Mouat 5 1 4 2 Centennial 5 0 5 0 Pacific Division Handsworth Nanaimo West Van Rutland
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Scores Sth Delta 35 Notre Dame 26 New West 56 Belmont 7 Junior Varsity Coastal AAA South Delta Handsworth Belmont Carson Graham Nanaimo West Van
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UPCOMING HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Saturday, Oct. 28: Varsity AAA South Delta Sun Devils at Seaquam Seahawks 1 p.m.
LOCAL TIDES
Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet THURSDAY, OCT. 26 3:55 am 4.5 11:57 am 13.5 4:26 pm 10.5 9:07 pm 10.8 FRIDAY, OCT. 27 4:42 am 5.2 12:51 am 13.5 7:49 pm 9.8 10:13 pm 10.2 SATURDAY, OCT. 28 5:38 am 5.9 1:41 pm 13.5 8:39 pm 9.5 11:54 pm 9.8 SUNDAY, OCT. 29 6:43 am 6.2 2:25 pm 13.5 9:12 pm 8.9 MONDAY, OCT. 30 1:37 am 10.2 7:50 am 6.6 3:03 pm 13.5 9:41 pm 7.9 These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.
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With 17-player roster Sun Devils JV team sits in first place in debut season MARK BOOTH
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Small in numbers but big in talent. That sums up the inaugural season for the South Delta Sun Devils junior varsity football team thus far. The Sun Devils improved to 3-0-0 in Coastal AAA Conference play with a 36-0 road win over the West Vancouver Highlanders last Thursday. South Delta has outscored its opponents 131-30 thus far and can clinch first place with a victory this week in North Vancouver against Handsworth. Their domination comes with a roster that features just 17 players. Often the coaching staff outnumbers the extra players on the sidelines. Yet, they still have the luxury of resting key starters in the second half when the game’s outcome has been long determined. The team is led by two-way standouts Ben McDonald, Rhys Porteous, Ethan Troniak and Evan Paterson. Some of them also see regular playing time with the senior varsity team. “Those guys joke just how fun it is to play at this level,” said head coach Ray Moon, who remarkably is guiding both teams this season. “We got off to a slow start in West Van then started to roll and I’m saying to myself ‘here we go again.’ By the second half it’s 30-0 and it’s running (clock) time.” The Sun Devils are all but assured a spot in next month’s provincial playoffs. That’s where the challenge increases immensely, being matched up with schools from the higher tiered Central AAA
PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH
Sun Devils Ethan Troniak follows the block of Callean Ouellette during their team’s home field win over Carson Graham in junior varsity football action. and Metro AAA Conferences. They were provided some leniency by B.C. High School Football as a first-year team but that’s disregarded for the playoffs. South Delta’s only loss was in its non-conference season opener — a wild 50-43 setback to Seaquam. The North Delta school is winless (0-3) so far in Central AAA Conference play.
Still, the traction the Sun Devils have gained so far this season should provide momentum for the future and hopefully attract more players — especially student athletes with no previous football experience. That is a must for South Delta’s senior team to remain competitive in the province’s top tier. Moon noted his program is losing a
whopping 21 players to graduation next season. To enhance in school recruiting, Moon is pleased to have a SDSS staff member working as an assistant for the first time in over a decade. Sun Devils alumni Scott Martens is now teaching at South Delta after working at Earl Marriott where he was part of the South Surrey school’s football program.
Delta showdown set for Saturday at Seaquam MARK BOOTH
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The stage is set for one of the more intriguing finishes to the regular season in the history of the South Delta Sun Devils football program. Yet, the coaching staff is still very much focused on the bigger picture. The No. 2 ranked Sun Devils will put their perfect Western AAA Conference record (5-00) on the line Saturday when they visit the No. 5 Seaquam Seahawks (4-1-0) at 1 p.m. It will be the biggest game between Delta’s only two football schools since they met in the 2008 provincial “AA” final. South Delta will then close out its regular season a week later against the No. 1 ranked New West Hyacks in a potential clash between B.C.’s top two teams. “I can’t recall a regular season like this,” said longtime Sun Devils head coach Ray Moon. “Basically, our schedule has been more difficult with each week against stronger and stronger teams.” Sure Moon would love to run the table and
secure a bye for the opening round of the provincial playoffs. More importantly, he is hoping to see his team firing close to all cylinders, regardless of the result. South Delta held off the Notre Dame Jugglers 35-26 in Burnaby last Friday. “Our last three games, there have been some areas that I am not happy with,” continued Moon. “There are some things we need to figure out over the next two weeks. It’s like we take one step forward and then two step backwards.” It means the Sun Devils will continue to tinker with their starting line-up as they look for the right mix for the post-season — especially on the offensive and defensive line where there is one position still up for grabs. “We need a couple of guys to step up so we can find that right cohesiveness going into the playoffs. We are still not playing our best football and we need to get there,” added Moon. Saturday’s tilt features plenty of intriguing match-ups on and off the field. The Seahawks are led by Grade 12 twins Tyson and Jalen Philpot — sons of former B.C.
Lion star running back Cory Philpot. Through community football and all-star programs, they have been both rivals and teammates of Sun Devil standouts Michael Calvert, Billy Matwichyna and Doug Jameson for years. With South Delta offensive coordinator Mark McDonald out of town this week, quarterbacks coach Jerry Mullis will be calling the plays. He guided Seaquam to the provincial “AA” title a year ago. The Sun Devils’ high-powered offence has scored over 30 points in each victory and was once against rolling against Notre Dame — led by Calvert. The Grade 12 quarterback ran for three touchdowns and also fired strikes to Ben McDonald and Max Stalling from 15 and 18 yards respectively — finishing with 267 yards through the air. South Delta was in control for much of the contest, leading 22-12 at the half and 35-18 in the fourth quarter before the Jugglers added another major and two-point convert. Andrew Kraft added 78 yards in rushing on 11 carries and linebacker Jacob Kirk was credited with 11 tackles.
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Ladner blueliner helps B.C. capture WHL Cup Ryan Watson has helped B.C. capture the WHL Cup for the first time in five years. The 15-year-old defenceman from Ladner scored in the third period and assisted on the game winner as B.C. produced a thrilling 4-3 overtime triumph over Alberta in Sunday’s gold medal game played in Calgary. Watson gave B.C. its first lead of the game earlier in the third period. It remained 3-2 until Alberta’s Connor McClennon equalized with less than two minutes remaining. That set the stage for Watson to set-up Kelowna’s Ben King for the winning goal at the 2:37 mark of overtime. The result capped an impressive comeback for B.C. after opening the tournament with two straight losses, including a 6-2 setback to Alberta on Friday. That came after being trimmed 3-2 by Manitoba in a shootout to open the fourprovince event. The B.C. boys battled back into con-
Academy’s Midget Prep team on the B.C. roster — joined by Cole Shepard, Payton Mount and Dylan Garand. Watson was selected 65th overall in last May’s Western Hockey League Bantam Draft by the Medicine Hat Tigers. He was the lone South Delta player to crack DHA’s top Bantam Prep team last season. The WHL Cup, formerly known as the Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup, features the highest-rated U16 players from Alberta, B.C. Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The round-robin format is the first step in the Hockey Canada Program of Excellence (POE) and assists the western provincial hockey branches in evaluating the top prospects in this age group for future high-performance programs. The Team B.C. roster was finalized earlier this month following an extensive selection process that included a weeklong provincial camp at Shawnigan Lake in July.
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Team B.C. celebrates its victory at the WHL Cup in Calgary on the weekend. Ladner’s Ryan Watson scored in the championship game and set up the overtime game winner. tention with a 6-0 win over Saskatchewan to conclude round-robin play with a 1-10-1 record, then routed Saskatchewan again in the semi-finals — 7-0.
Watson was among the top scoring blueliners at the tournament with five points in as many games. He was one of four members of Delta Hockey
SDSS grads shine on volleyball court
PHOTO BY EASTERN WASHINGTON ATHLETICS
Jayde Robertsen is enjoying an impressive freshman season at Eastern Washington University, leading the Big Sky Conference school in blocks.
It’s an impressive start to Jayde Robertsen’s collegiate volleyball career at Eastern Washington University. The 6-foot-3 former South Delta Sun Devil standout and true freshman has started in 16 of 17 matches this season playing middle blocker or right side. She ranks sixth on the team with 87 kills. She is also fifth in points with 114 and is tied for the lead in blocks at 45. The Eagles currently sit 6-13 on the season after dropping a five-set thriller to Big Sky Conference leading Sacramento State last Saturday. Eastern Washington travels to Weber State on Thursday then is home for three straight matches, starting with Idaho on Saturday. Robertsen earned a scholarship to the NCAA Division One school in Cheney after a stellar high school career at SDSS and at the club level with the Ducks. She was honoured on the weekend at the Delta
Sports Hall of Fame’s gala banquet among the Sports Champions winners — recognizing excellence in the past 12 months. Meanwhile, another Sun Devil alumni is winding down her university career at Burnaby Mountain. Christine Howlett is enjoying a productive season at Simon Fraser as a fixture in the starting line-up. She ranks second on the team in kills with 191 and is also prominent defensively where she is second in blocks (44). SFU is 9-11 overall and 6-6 in conference play after a 3-1 road win over Montana State on the weekend. Howlett, a 5-foot-11 outside hitter, enjoyed a decorated career at South Delta, helping the Sun Devils win back-to-back B.C. titles. She captained the team in her senior year and was a first team all-star at provincials. She also won a B.C. junior championship in her Grade 10 season.
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WILLERS, Chole May 30, 1993 - October 5, 2017 Chloe Willers, “ma cocotte”, age 24, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 in Delta BC. She was born in Montreal, Quebec, on May 30, 1993. Chloe loved to travel and discover new destinations. She had a passion for art, completed fashion design at Blanche McDonald and graduated from Sullivan Heights Secondary. Chloe followed her mother and older brother footsteps and was very proud to work for Air Canada. She worked as a flight attendant and was based in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto. Chloe was the daughter of Geoffrey and Julie Bellisle, sister of loving brothers Jonathan and Nicolas, she is survived by other family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at Beach Grove Golf Club, Tsawwassen 2pm-6pm, October 26, 2017. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Delta Hospice or Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP).
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SMITH, Shirley Enid It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Shirley Enid Smith on Thursday, October 19th, 2017 in Vancouver at the age of 92. She was predeceased by her daughter Shelly Smith in 1971. She will be lovingly remembered by her beloved children, daughter Pamela (David) Bellinger, son Keith (Janet) Smith, grandchildren, Angel (Jason) Milne, Shane (Heather) Smith and great grandchildren Kali and Tanner Milne. As an expression of sympathy donations in Shirley’s honor are greatly appreciated to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 200 - 4940 Canada Way, Burnaby BC V5G 4K6. No service by request. Kearney Funeral Service Vancouver • 604-736-0268 www.kearneyfs.com
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Katarina Vaupotic (nee Katarina Bauman) passed away peacefully at Royal Columbian Hospital on the morning of October 17, 2017 at the age of 86. Katarina, the youngest of 10 children, was born in Ptuj Slovenia. In her first 25 years, she experienced World War II and the advancement of communism in Eastern Europe. She left Europe for Canada in 1956 to join Franc Vaupotic, the love of her life. She was not only his wife but his business partner in their farming businesses in Delta and Richmond. They had three sons Frank (deceased) Peter (Marnie) Joe (Elana) and a daughter Lydia (Denis). She always referred to Canada as the land of milk and honey where there is an abundance of food, freedom of speech and movement. Katarina was a strong, hardworking and practical woman. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her dogs. She also enjoyed tending to her vegetable garden and her rose bushes. She will be greatly missed by her three children, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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