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LADNER VILLAGE A Christmas Tradition Tree Fest kicks off Christmas season PHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR

The Christmas season officially got underway in Ladner Village last Thursday evening with the fifth annual Christmas Tree Festival, which included the lighting of the tree at the corner of Delta Street and 48th Avenue much to the delight of these youngsters. The annual Breakfast with Santa is this Saturday while carol ships sail into town next weekend. For all the details, see our special section on pages 15 to 22.

Tsaw. Legion to close its doors

Declining membership to blame for branch’s closure scheduled for end of year SANDOR GYARMATI

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The Tsawwassen branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is closing its doors. Operating since the early PHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR

The Tsawwassen Legion is in Century Square.

1990s, its final day will be Dec. 31. President Gary Bain confirmed the decision was made to close Branch 289 during its annual meeting on the weekend, although another meeting will be held to formally notify the membership. Bain said it all comes down to a lack of funds as the branch,

which rents its venue in Century Square on 56th Street, has been struggling to keep afloat. “We’d certainly like to keep it going but we’d need someone to throw us a lifeline,” he said. Bain noted a dwindling membership and volunteer base have made things especially difficult. “We had a lot of members just in the past couple of years who

moved out of this community and live elsewhere. When the house prices went up, we easily lost 30 or 40 members. A lot of these people were 70 or 80 (years old) and they were sitting on a big chunk of money, so decided to sell. The demographic here is different now,” Bain said. VOLUNTEERS: see Page 4

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Forcier named top citizen

Delta Chamber of Commerce hosts annual Hats Off gala at Tsawwassen Springs IAN JACQUES

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A lifetime of community volunteerism and helping others was recognized by the Delta Chamber of Commerce last Friday night as Irene Forcier was named the 2017 Citizen of the Year. The prestigious honour was a fitting conclusion to the Hats Off to Excellence gala at Tsawwassen Springs that recognized businesses and individuals in nine categories. “I’m very proud to be here to be able accept this award as Citizen of the Year. As many of the things I have been able to do and grateful to be able to do for our community, I have never worked in this community by myself,” said Forcier in her acceptance speech. “Whether it was the fire department, police department, the municipality, the many community services — I didn’t do any of it alone. I just want to say thank-you.” Forcier also thanked her family for being on hand, including her grand-daughter Alexis who flew out from Dallas,

PHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR

Irene Forcier accepts the Citizen of the Year award at the Delta Chamber of Commerce’s Hats Off to Excellence gala last Friday night at Tsawwassen Springs. her daughter Connie from Seattle and her son Steve from North Delta. “I want to say thank you to everyone in the room and all the nominees. I’ve been nominated for lots of things and you don’t always win, but I’m so proud of everyone who has been nominated tonight,” she said. “Thank you for supporting me and for supporting all the

things that go on in our community.” Forcier was born in Alert Bay and lived throughout the province. She has spent the last 57 years living in all three areas of Delta. She worked for Deltassist Community Services for 26 years — two as the office manager and 24 as executive director. Her work resulted in

bringing in millions of dollars in program funding to Delta. She is a member of the Rotary Club of Ladner and served as secretary and international chair before being elected as the first women president of the club. She is also a twotime recipient of Rotary International’s highest award, and as a result is a Paul Harris Fellow.

Between 2013 and 2017 she chaired the Ladner Rotary Splash Park Committee responsible for raising $640,000 jointly with the City of Delta to build a new, safer and ecofriendly splash park for children of all abilities in Memorial Park. She was also the chair of the Reach Child and Youth Development Foundation for two years, helping to raise more than $1 million towards a state-of-the-art development centre for children in Ladner. “There are hundreds and hundreds of volunteers that are working every single day in Delta in every capacity you could imagine,” she told the Optimist. “There is always something in it for a volunteer. You go out and you do something. It’s a win-win for everybody. If you volunteer, you get something out of it, but you are also doing something for the community or individuals. “I want to thank the Delta Chamber for all the work they do in the community and for recognizing people for the work that they do.”

Hats Off to these eight award winners recognized at gala There were eight other awards handed out at the Hats Off to Excellence gala: Volunteer of the Year Winner: Elaine Canning Finalists: Brenda Casey, Dan Hodgens Employee Extraordinaire Winner: Jordan Wolff (Neutron Factory Works) Finalists: Magalie Tremblay (North Delta Dental), Evelyn Wedley (Burns Bog Conservation Society)

Special Events & Tourism Winner: Ladner Village Market Finalists: Royal Canadian Search and Rescue (Station 8-Delta), South Delta Garden Club Rising Star Business of the Year Winner: The Medicine Shoppe Finalists: 604 Dental, Showkraft Green Business of the Year Winner: Global Container Terminals Finalists: NoMiNoU, Wallis Evera

Micro Business of the Year Winner: Dave’s Pop Culture Finalists: Pathfinder Pet Care, Vicki Fenn 360 Small Business of the Year Winner: The RunInn Finalists: Budget Blinds, Nurse Next Door Large Business of the Year Winner: Unitech Construction Management Finalists: Delta Aggregates Ltd., Charter Bus Lines

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Caller impersonates police looking for bail money

Reports from citizens who have received phone calls from someone impersonating Delta police as well as the RCMP have prompted authorities to send out a warning. According to the Delta Police Department, in one instance the caller indicated the complainant’s husband had been arrested so she was told to withdraw $2,300 in order

to bail him out. “The suspects are ‘spoofing’ phone numbers to replicate the police or the number associated to a person known to the complainant, in this case her husband’s number,” said DPD in a post on its Facebook page. “The caller identifies themselves as the police giving false name(s). In this case, the complainant

did not transfer any funds to the caller. Fortunately the complainant was suspicious and attended police headquarters to verify the information confirming it was not true and was a scam. “Do not fall prey to this scam. At no time do police make phone calls requiring bail money or funds required to pay a violation ticket.”

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actively investigating this incident and working closely with the Delta School District to ensure the ongoing safety of all students,” said a Delta police news release. Delta police also provide the following tips for parents and children walking to school: • Where possible, walk with a friend or group of friends. • Wear bright clothing and walk in lit, high traffic areas. • Minimize distractions: remove earphones/earbuds etc. • Walk directly to your location on a known route. • Immediately report any suspicious circumstances to an adult and police. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies or 604-946-4411.

Volunteers have helped to keep branch afloat

CONTINUED from Page 1 “We’re dependent on the membership and the funds have just floated away, and except for the bookkeeper and janitor, the employees are mainly volunteer. The bartenders, I have one that’s 83 years old and one that’s 81,” Bain added. The Royal Canadian Legion was founded in 1926 to serve the needs of Canadian soldiers and their families. Facing mounting costs and a gradually dwindling membership and volunteer base across the country, the Legion in recent years has seen branches close their doors or declare bankruptcy. Most surviving branches now accept people with non-military backgrounds as members and casual walk-ins to help keep venues afloat. In a 2012 interview, then

Tsawwassen branch president Bob Wilkinson and manager Terry Nylander said their membership stood at around 215. They noted that to keep the branch viable, they installed a stage and sound system to attract good musical lineups, as well as other activities, as a way to get people to visit, especially younger ones. Over the years the branch has raised a great deal of money for community groups such as Delta Hospice, Deltassist, Delta Hospital Foundation and others. It also had a wheelchair and scooter loan program. As well, the Tsawwassen branch started a popular annual car show and Christmas toy drive. South Delta’s other Legion is Branch 61 in Ladner. That branch was chartered in 1928.

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A local mother and son team raised over $22,000 for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. by climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. Tsawwassen’s Lesley Toigo and her son Brody completed their fundraising climb of Africa’s high-

est peak in September. Toigo, a retired mother of five, said it was a great experience and expressed thanks to all of those who donated. Brody, who turned 30 a week before they left for Africa, called it a surreal feeling to make it to the top and to share the experience with his mom.

“Once you do get to the top, it’s like an outpour of emotion,” he said, noting the last day of climbing was a mental grind where the effects of the elevation could really be felt. The Alzheimer Society of B.C provides a variety of programs and services for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

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TransLink alters plan after concerns

Transit authority to retain 602 route among other changes following feedback from public SANDOR GYARMATI

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TransLink is modifying proposed bus route changes in South Delta. The transit authority is in the process of refining the Southwest Area Transport Plan and has altered several routes based on feedback from the public earlier this year. A TransLink spokesperson told the Optimist there was strong support for most of the proposed changes, but there were significant concerns raised over some routes. As a result, TransLink said it made modifications to all of the proposals for which there was “significant to moderate” concern expressed during public consultation in the spring. Planner Rex Hodgson explained the changes include retaining the 602 to maintain a direct connection between Tsawwassen and Bridgeport Station. Over time, additional trips will be added to the midday period, since the 602 is an express service currently

only operating during peak periods. Also, keeping in mind future development at the Southlands, a “New E” bus would be added to serve the Boundary Bay area, an express service connecting Tsawwassen to Bridgeport Station. TransLink also plans to FILE PHOTO make changes regarding TransLink has made modifications to its Southwest Area Transport Plan after hearing concerns the C76. The from passengers about several of the proposed route changes. original plan was to canoffer service previously ment occurs within the Village. It currently stops cel the C87 and use those provided by the 601. TFN. In addition to the at the Ladner Exchange. resources towards expandMeanwhile, the 602 was loss of service on 52nd Initial proposed changing the frequency of the to be cancelled because, es in South Delta included Street, trips to Boundary C76. The revised plan according to TransLink, it eliminating the 601 service Bay would be discontinwould see the C76 runduplicates local routing of for some neighbourhoods, ued, although customers ning along Ladner Trunk the 601 and the 603/604 would be able transfer to rerouting it from 52nd Road extended to connorth of 12th Avenue. The Street to Salish Drive (48th the C89. The C89 would nect directly into Ladner 603, 606, 608, 609 and the see extended hours to Street) as more develop-

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C84 would also see some adjustments, while the C87 was to be cancelled. The changes include more service in some instances but in other cases longer waits and walks to bus stops. Some of the other proposed changes included a new service from Ladner Exchange to Langley Centre along Ladner Trunk Road and Highway 10. According to TransLink, the proposals aim to simplify routes in South Delta to make it easier to understand and to provide direct service within the community, resulting in faster travel times. The public can view and comment on the latest draft at https:// www.translink.ca/ Plans-and-Projects/AreaPlanning/Southwest-AreaTransport-Plan.aspx. TransLink officials are presenting the plan to municipal councils and are scheduled to make a presentation at Delta council on Dec. 4. TransLink hopes to finalize the plan in early 2018.

2018 Tour de Delta Volunteer Needed

Tour de Delta is an international cycling event that is comprised of three days of races open to professional and amateur male and female cyclists. The event takes place July 6 to 8, 2018. The Tour de Delta Board is seeking a Director for the following position: • Sponsorship Director This is a volunteer position appointed by Delta Council. The Tour de Delta Board meets on the first Wednesday of the month. If you are interested in being appointed to this position, please submit a brief resume and covering letter indicating your interest, why you would like to serve on the Board, and any relevant knowledge and experience you may have. Appointment is for a one year term. Submissions received will only be used for the purpose of selecting this position, and are protected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Please forward your submission by Monday, December 11, 2017 to: Delta City Hall Parks, Recreation & Culture Department Attn: Carol Chard 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604.946.4693 Email: cchard@delta.ca For additional information, please contact Carol Chard, Manager of Sport Development and Community Events, at 604.946.3304. City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 604.946.4141 www.delta.ca

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he Delta Chamber of Commerce did another marvelous job of recognizing business and community leaders at the annual Hats Off to Excellence gala last Friday night at Tsawwassen Springs. Nine businesses and individuals were honoured, including Irene Forcier who was a most deserving recipient of the night’s biggest prize, Citizen of the Year. A long-time executive director of Deltassist, Forcier spent more than a quarter-century helping the most vulnerable in Delta through the social services agency. More recently, she has continued her community service through the Ladner Rotary Club, where she chaired the committee that is creating a new splash park in Memorial Park. While on the topic of winners at last Friday night’s banquet, it was nice to see the folks behind the Ladner Village Market recognized for all their hard work. The market has put Ladner on the radar of a great many people throughout Greater Vancouver as organizers have created an event, through their selection of vendors, entertainment and a frequent-butnot-too-frequent schedule, with widespread appeal. There’s no question asked more frequently during the summer in these parts than: “Is the market on this Sunday?” The Special Events and Tourism Award is well deserved. Perhaps the most impassioned speech of the night was made by Kevin Ridley, the owner of the RunInn, the Tsawwassen store that won Small Business of the Year. An unabashed community booster, Ridley took advantage of his time at the podium to remind the crowd that the benefits of spending their dollars at locally-owned stores contributes to the overall health of the town. The best line of the night went to Delta South MLA Ian Paton while he was conducting the live auction, which he handles for the chamber every year. In an effort to boost the bids for an Immediate Images advertising package including the readerboard adjacent to the Delta Town & Country Inn, Paton cracked that drivers would have plenty of time to see the ads as they wait in traffic at the George Massey Tunnel. It was not only funny but highly effective as he managed to get four people to part with more two grand each.

Toy Depot & Red Nose signal start of Christmas season

ometimes it seems like the Christmas season started months ago. I guess that’s because fully lit trees were adorning the Costco I was in last August. Every week since then, something seems to creep in. Halloween passes by, and many are hard pressed to hold off until at least Remembrance Day. I’m fully in the category of waiting until after Nov. 11 to start thinking about Saint Nick as our veterans deserve our attention and gratitude without lights and decorations getting in the way. Some retailers want to turn Black Friday into Grey November. Sorry, I’m not convinced. For me, the Christmas season starts around now, when Operation Red Nose gets underway and people start gathering toys, food and money for Deltassist’s Christmas programs. I have been involved in both programs before, and written about both many times. But both are so important to our community, I feel it’s my obligation to write about them each year as a reminder of how important these are, and how grateful both programs are to those who help out, either by volunteering or making a donation. Deltassist’s Toy Depot is one of many programs that agency manages — all are very important, but it happens to be the one that gets

Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN

the most attention. It is so gratifying to see the generosity of our community. Many groups, clubs, organizations and schools collect toys and make donations for this program every year. I have been involved with Deltassist for many years. I have seen the profound impact your donations make, more than you will ever know. Parents who would otherwise have to explain why Santa didn’t show up can now put something under the tree. Children who spend most of the year feeling different from their friends can feel like they fit in, even for just that one day. It’s so much more than a toy or a few dollars you’ve donated. I will never forget the lady who was looking through the toys and when she asked if she could have a specific toy, said, “That was on his letter to Santa.” And that year, Santa heard him. Deltassist also coordinates the

food hamper program for families that might otherwise go without a Christmas dinner. Lots of donations come from many sources through various food drives. Cash donations go a long way as well as the agency gets special deals, making the money go further. Plus, it’s hard to donate a turkey. Operation Red Nose started last weekend as well. On Friday and Saturday nights until Christmas, and New Year’s Eve, they make sure you and your car get home safely if you’ve had a few drinks. I’ve volunteered a few times, met some wonderful people and had a great time in the process. We are just at the beginning of the Christmas season. There is lots of time to give a toy, a donation or some of your time to any of these programs. Please note, Deltassist needs gifts for children up to the age of 16. From safe streets to a gift under the tree to a special meal on the table, none of these programs can function without your help. We are so lucky to have so many people willing to give in our community. Thank you, and enjoy the Christmas season! Brad Sherwin, MBA is a longtime resident of South Delta, and has over 25 years’ experience in marketing, public relations and business strategy. He teaches marketing at Douglas College and is president of the board of directors at Deltassist.

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Incident has created confusion over Pebble Hill off-leash rules

Editor: Am I the only one confused and concerned? I have been walking a family dog at Pebble Hill Park for 15 years. I’ve met wonderful people and dogs and I’d say socialization goes smoothly 99 per cent of the time for both the dogs and their walker parent(s). Poop is picked up, fresh water put out and we all kind of look out for everyone else’s dogs. Sadly there seems to have been an incident in the last while involving an un-named dog and a child being nipped in the park. I am deeply sorry for the child and his/her family and I truly hope full recovery is achieved in every sense by all involved.

Until recently most dogs played on the open field and walked through the woods, the off-leash area and up along the power lines. Due to the incident animal control officers have been frequenting the park. But I’m confused: some dog owners are getting a verbal warning if caught with their dog off leash; some are getting a warning and having their names, addresses and dog’s information written down. Who gets what and why? I was told the fine if caught with your dog off-leash a second time is $175, but one owner I know was charged $75, another $125. On the City of Delta website under “Dog Licenses” the fine is

listed as $100 “if caught with a dog off-leash outside an off-leash dog area” but under “Bylaws & Licensing/Park Patrolling” the fine for a dog being unleashed is $125. Huh? And my concern: the official “off-leash” dog area at Pebble Hill Park is a mess. The field is terribly uneven, muddy and full of huge holes now filled with rainwater. It is only a matter of time before a dog (or human) breaks a limb. Much of the area has been used by kids who have built jumps for their bikes. This is simply not safe terrain for any dog to run around on. And is it not concerning having kids on bikes and dogs running around in the same area?

Any kid on a bike could be a potential target for an excited dog and vice versa - any freely running dog could easily be injured by a kid on bike. I just don’t get it. I am in support of a designated and safe off-leash area for dogs at Pebble Hill Park. Dog owners want and need to be responsible for our pets, but we need a few tools. Make the terrain level and safe in the designated area. And perhaps look into some form of partition/fencing to keep both kids and dogs safe if they are to share a field. It’s a great park. Let’s try to let everyone have their free and fun space to frolic in. Jo Robertson

Squamish would be a much better spot for cruise ships to dock than Delta, Richmond Editor: Re: Port must be ready for growth in cruise traffic, letter to the editor, Nov. 22 I read with interest the letter from Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Tom Corsie, wherein he states the port must be ready for growth in cruise traffic. He states, “As a port authority, our federal mandate is to facilitate Canada’s trade.” However, what he fails to state is that this mandate also requires the port

to pay attention to the environment in which it operates. In other words, its economic interests must not trump environmental issues. If indeed there is a requirement for another cruise ship terminal then neither Delta nor Richmond are the best places to build it for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is a requirement to protect the unique environmental values of

Roberts Bank. There is, in fact, a much better solution than the locations the port is currently looking at. Squamish is the ideal location for a second cruise ship terminal. It has deep water access up Howe Sound. It has good road and rail connections to Vancouver. It already has infrastructure that can be expanded for a cruise ship terminal. It would also provide cruise ship passengers

with wonderful vistas, unlike at Roberts Bank where they would be surrounded by an industrial environment. Not only that but it is a protected harbour unlike Roberts Bank that can be exposed to strong winds and tidal currents. So if the demand is really there — which still needs to be proven — then forget Delta or Richmond, focus instead on Squamish. Roger Emsley

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Editor: Re: Police facing variety of issues as feds move to legalize marijuana, Nov. 22 It’s good of Delta police Chief Neil Dubord to publicize the rising rate of fatal auto crashes and collisions involving potheads in Washington and Colorado where marijuana has been legal for years already. Time flies, especially when you’re high. However, why does

Dubord make the phony distinction between “drugs or alcohol” in his promise that impaired driving will continue to be a target for his officers “regardless of whether it is by drugs or alcohol?” Alcohol is a drug, too. Alcohol became a drug sanctioned by law only because banning it caused our ancestors all of the problems that marijuana, heroin, the opioids and so

on are causing today. When booze was illegal, criminals sold it on the black market; sometimes what they sold was the slow poison we buy in licenced stores today. However, too often, they trafficked in more lethal forms of alcohol that killed you quickly or fried or blinded you for life. As a way to reduce the mayhem, our great grandparents legalized the

slower killing alcohols and maintained the regulation of industrial alcohols. Dubord isn’t the only one who makes the phony distinction between drugs and alcohol. We all make it and I’m sure the booze lobby is pleased that we do. After all, there’s aged wisdom in the old bartender’s question: “What’s your poison?” Greg J. Edwards

Ladner also gradually losing its small town character Editor: Re: Council gives approval to Ladner Dairy Queen, Nov. 22 This letter is in regards to the recent approval by Delta council for a Dairy Queen in the old abc Restaurant location in Ladner Centre as well

as the current rezoning application at city hall for the nearby Chevron gas station that would include a Triple O’s. I am a newcomer to Ladner and read with interest in the Optimist the many letters lamenting the gradual loss of

the small town character of Tsawwassen. Beware Ladner because with changes such as those noted above, the main traffic entrance to town could eventually resemble the main roadway into Tsawwassen, even though our mayor is acutely aware

of this. Not sure how they are doing it but Fort Langley appears to be successfully managing growth while actually improving the village atmosphere, although I am sure they have their own growth challenges. John Le mare

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A grant from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will help UBC researchers and Delta farmers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) within their farming practices. Delta MP Carla Qualtrough was at Emma Lee Farms on Westham

Island this month to announce a $1.8 million investment with UBC to determine carbon sequestration and GHG emissions and develop management practices for increasing the efficiency of fertilizer use in blueberry, potato and forage crops. The project with UBC is one of 20 supported by the $27 million Agriculture

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Delta MP Carla Qualtrough was at Emma Lee Farms on Westham Island to announce federal funding. Greenhouse Gasses Program, which is a partnership with universities and conservation groups across Canada. The program supports research into GHG mitigation practices and technologies that can be adopted on the farm. “I’d like to thank Kevin and Joanne Husband here at Emma Lee Farms for hosting this event today and for your leadership in the region’s agricultural sector,” said Qualtrough. “You are a terrific example

of the many progressive farmers here in the Delta area who are taking action to advance the sector while safeguarding our soil, air and water.” Qualtrough said along with the Delta Farmers’ Institute and the Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust, the work with UBC creates strong results for farmers and the industry as a whole. “I have no doubt that your work and research will have significant impacts in the way we look

at climate change and sustainable farming practices, not only in our community, but beyond.” The UBC research, which will engage farmers in Delta and lower Fraser Valley, is expected to quantify and mitigate GHG emissions in agriculture, leading to improved crop yields while using less nitrogen fertilizer. Dr. Rickey Yada, dean of the faculty of land and food systems at UBC, said the research team will use state-of-the-art instru-

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Community Register for help over the holidays from Deltassist

Registration for Deltassist Christmas programs is now underway. Registration for the Toy Depot closes on Dec. 8, while registration for Christmas hampers closes on Dec. 15. For more information on registering for Christmas programs, visit www.deltassist.com. To address a few requests from the community, Deltassist has added some new times, dates and volunteer opportunities this year: Dec. 6 is Family Volunteer Night: From 3 to 8 p.m. at the North Delta office, families can help sort the toys for the annual Toy Depot. There will be hot chocolate and goodies for all. Call the society’s Christmas coordinator at 604-594-3455 to register to volunteer. Dec. 12 and 13 Toy Depot: Deltassist has extended the hours of the Toy Depot so it will now

be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on these days. Deltassist continues to rely on the overwhelming support of the community to meet the increasing need of low-income families, seniors and individuals in Delta. This year’s Toy Depot will be held Dec. 12, 13 and 14. Toys are needed for children from birth to 16 years of age. As always, the need is greatest for infants and teens. Christmas food hampers are being delivered by local service clubs on Saturday, Dec. 23. Items most needed include canned ham and chicken, canned hearty meals (stew), rice, pasta and sauce, hot chocolate and cookies. New, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items can be dropped off at locations around Delta. Visit www.deltassist.com for the complete list of drop-off locations.

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South Delta United Soccer Club youngsters once again lent a hand to help the less fortunate have a happier holiday season. Boys and girls in the U5 to U9 age groups took part in a jamboree and toy drive last weekend at Dugald Morrison Park, collecting two truckloads of toys and books for Deltassist’s Toy Depot. It marked the soccer club’s second annual event and head of player development Russ Heggie said he felt the bar was raised this time around. “The response was overwhelmingly positive from families,” said Heggie. He noted some of the club’s U13/14 boys and girls also come out to help with some of the activities and join in some of the games. “Deltassist is incredibly grateful for the generosity our community shows

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South Delta United players (from left) Mattias , Oliver and Billy show some of the items collected for the Deltassist Toy Depot last Saturday at Dugald Morrison Park in Ladner. at this time of year,” said Deltassist board president Brad Sherwin. “South Delta United is just one of many, many organizations that make our Toy Depot possible. This goes a long

way to making Christmas special for a struggling family in Delta.” Heggie noted the soccer club will be doing a food drive for Deltassist in January.

He also noted the Dolejsi family ran a concession fundraiser for Autism Support Dogs, a division of BC & Alberta Guide Dogs, at the jamboree/toy drive.

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Community

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Interfaith symposium for ladies only to see scholars share views

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Women’s Auxiliary upcoming interfaith symposium will ask the question: “Does Religion Promote Extremism?” In this ladies-only event, prominent scholars from the Christian, Hindu, Muslim and Sikh faiths will present their viewpoints on the topic. The conference will be moderated by Delta Coun: Jeannie Kanakos. An open dialogue and a question-and-answer session that aims to provide the tools and methods

necessary to maintain peace in society will follow presentations. Media reports continue to blame religion for rise in extremism. But is that the complete story? Scholars from many faiths will discuss what role religion has played in world conflict and how religion can be a source of peace. The event is set for Saturday, Dec. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Baitur Rahman Mosque, 9570 River Rd. Admission is free and daycare and refreshments will be provided.

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that 0.566 hectare portion of Parcel Identifier 013-218-441, NORTH HALF OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER SECTION 1 TOWNSHIP 6 EXCEPT: FIRSTLY: PART NORTH AND EAST OF PLAN 21448, SECONDLY: PART ON SRW PLAN 21448, THIRDLY: PART ON SRW PLAN LMP53415; NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, shown on Plan EPP70923;

that 0.257 hectare portion of Parcel Identifier 024-101-788, THAT PORTION OF DISTRICT LOT 103 GROUP 2 LYING SOUTH OF PARTS ON STATUTORY RIGHT OF WAY PLAN 21448 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, shown on Plan EPP70925; and

that 0.117 hectare portion of Parcel Identifier 024-101-796, THAT PORTION OF DISTRICT LOT 104 GROUP 2 LYING SOUTH OF PARTS ON STATUTORY RIGHT OF WAY PLAN 21448 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, shown on Plan EPP71126.

Copies of Plans EPP70923, EPP70925 and EPP71126 accompany this Notice. The Delta property will be transferred to Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of British Columbia and dedicated as arterial highway in partial consideration of BC Transportation Financing Authority transferring to City of Delta the property located at 8100 Nordel Way, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of a number of conditions precedent. THIS NOTICE IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC NOTIFICATION ONLY. IT IS NOT AN OFFER TO DISPOSE OF THE DELTA PROPERTY TO ANY OTHER PARTY.

Let us know about your Christmas lights display

Are you putting up an eye-catching Christmas lights display you’d like to let the rest of South Delta know about? If so, drop us a line at editor@delta-optimist.com with a brief description of your setup and your address by Friday, Dec. 8. We’ll publish our annual list of displays in an upcoming edition of the paper.

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and all ages are welcome. The workshop includes two hours of instruction, materials and finished wreaths to take home. Participants will also explore the tradition and benefit of bringing greens indoors for the winter. Children under the age of 10 should be accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be bought online at http://bit.ly/ EarthwiseWreath or over the phone at 604-946-9828 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Earthwise Society is a charity based in Delta and Agassiz that focuses on

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Adorn your home with a vibrant, all-natural homemade wreath for the holidays to fight back the gray of the season. Julia Thiessen will be holding a Wreath-Making Workshop at the Earthwise Garden in Boundary Bay on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Using locally-gathered natural materials, such as native evergreens, cedar boughs and fir boughs, participants will craft longlasting wreaths that will brighten your door even as the days get shorter and the sun gets scarcer. Tickets are $40 to $45,

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Community

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I have a friend who’s been hard at work making fruit cakes. Maybe 12 or 15

of them. Another has been whipping up peppermint chocolate cookies and yet another is into her fourth batch of cherry-topped shortbread. I know this, not because they’ve told me. I know this because as soon as they’ve completed their creations, they’ve hauled out their smart phones, clicked a photo or two, then logged on to Facebook to post their

pics. Nice — for them. Not so much for me. If I was to post an image or two about what I’ve been up to Christmaswise, there might be a shot of the Christmas cards I’ve yet to write, or the flour and sugar that have yet to be transformed into —oh, I don’t know — candy cane surprise bars or lemon almond shortbread. Probably won’t go there. At the best of times,

Facebook is populated with the usual stuff: stupid quizzes, dumb jokes and endless pictures of people’s holidays. But right about now, it’s all about the holidays. Lookie there! Some homemade wrapping paper! And what about that? A homemade centrepiece! A homemade candleholder! A homemade wreath! I could post a picture of my wreath, of course, but it came from the drug

store, not my in-house Santa’s workshop. Just last week, a colleague informed me she was in the midst of planning a small pre-holiday dinner party. “What are you serving?”

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I asked. “Standing rib roast,” she said. “Fingerling potatoes, cheese gratin and balsamic asparagus.” “Sounds amazing,” I said. “I’ll be sure to post a picture,” she promised. Can’t wait. In fact, I’m quite sure her guests won’t be able to wait either — given that they’ll be standing around watching her tackle a dining room photo shoot while the food is getting cold. Ever since Facebook has been around, of course, it’s been increasingly de rigueur for folks to photograph their food. Forget the pre-meal toast. Today, the custom is to take a picture of whatever’s in front of you — be it a Big Mac or a leg of lamb — and get it online as fast as you can. But lately, it’s been beyond the Big Mac. And it’s been far beyond the food. Call it a seasonal social media version of show and tell. You name it: it’s there. I’d like to get with the program and take a Christmas pic of something — anything — and share it with my friends. Can’t take a shot of a homemade wreath, but I might just share my to-do list.

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The annual Breakfast with Santa in Ladner is nearing the 50-year mark. It’s a milestone that certainly makes the Ladner Business Association proud. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Ladner Community Centre. “To have a milestone such as that is really cool,” said LBA acting president Jill McKnight. “As best we can tell this event goes back to the days of the businessman’s association, long before the LBA was started. We are now seeing three generations coming to breakfast because I see people I went to school coming with their parents

cakes with ham are $7, and both include coffee, tea or juice. Santa will be there for photos and a photographer will be on hand. There will be a colouring station, face painting and lots of Christmas music to get everyone into the holiday spirit. Santa will be on hand starting at 8:15 a.m. to allow for as much time as possible FILE PHOTO for photos. “It will be much the Pancakes will be on the gridsame experience that dle this Saturday morning. it has always been, so and their kids. I think that for people that maybe is really special that this came 20 years ago we event is built into people’s hope it’s the same memoyearly traditions.” ries we are creating today,” Pancakes are $5, panadded McKnight.

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The Christmas season was kicked off in fine fashion last Thursday night as an estimated 2,000 people packed into Ladner Village for the fifth annual Ladner Tree Festival. Presented by the Ladner Business Association (LBA), South Delta residents young and old enjoyed crafts, entertainment, cookies, hot chocolate and, of course, a visit from Santa and the lighting of the Christmas tree. “It was by far the largest turnout for the tree festival in the five years,” said LBA acting president Jill McKnight. “We gave out more than 750 cookies. One of the other booths gave out 1,000 of their give-ways. And we know not everyone does all of the stations, so we are just thrilled with the turnout.” McKnight said one of the new attractions was an Elf-ercise where an elf was on stage leading the crowd in exercise to keep everyone warm. “That was very well received. We had lots of people participating and lots of laughter for sure,” McKnight added. “This year we had more than 50 businesses participating. I want the community to know what a wonderful, giving community we have when all of these businesses come together to put on what is essentially a free event for

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Tony Barton returned to the Ladner Tree Festival to provide holiday entertainment. the whole community to enjoy.” She said there were nine participants for this year’s LBA business gingerbread contest with more than 600 votes. “The contest was won by HoneyDo Lifestyle Assistant and it was their first time entering the contest, so that was fun for them,” said McKnight. “The weather could not have been better. Last year we had such a rainy night, yet people still came out, but this year it was a great crowd.”

Tony Barton and his Jinglebells performed for the first time since the inaugural event. McKnight said it was nice to have him back. “It made it special for us to have him back,” she said. “Delta South MLA Ian Paton’s office did all the hot chocolate for us and MP Carla Qualtrough’s office did a Canada 150 craft for us, so it was great to have the whole community involved in some way at such a special Christmas event.”

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There were smiles all around at last Thursday’s Christmas Tree Festival in Ladner. The rain held off, which led to a crowd of about 2,000. See more photos from the Tree Festival at www.delta-optimist.com

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

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LADNER VILLAGE

A Christmas Tradition

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Festively-decorated boats will sail along the river and into Ladner Harbour next weekend. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re scheduled to arrive at the government dock at the foot of Elliott Street at approximately 7:15 p.m. next Friday and Saturday.

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A Christmas tradition full of beautiful lights, decorated boats and songs of the season will be sure to warm the hearts of young and old. The annual carol ships parade will sail into Ladner Harbour on Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7:15 p.m. both nights. The decorated boat parade and caroling takes place at the government dock at the foot of Elliott Street. Marie Webber, who coordinates the caroling, said Ladner Gospel Assembly carolers have been singing at the event for more than 40 years. “We started on the boats and then when insurance became a problem, we then got on a hay wagon and I think we did that for 30-plus years,” said Webber. “Now we are up on the show stage.” Joining the carolers this year will be the Milne Brothers with some special Christmas songs, country Gospel singer Ruth Hannah, an interesting Christmas story told by Ray Webber, candy canes,

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Carolers from the Ladner Gospel Assembly will once again provide entertainment when the carol ships sail into Ladner Harbour next Friday and Saturday nights. free calendars and hot chocolate. “To me, this is when Christmas starts. It’s a wonderful experience,” said Webber. “It’s so great to share the birth of Jesus. There is a lot of emphasis on Santa Claus and gifts and that’s fine, but it’s nice to bring the other part of the story too. It’s a

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wonderful family event. Everyone is happy. I never get tired of it. It’s something I really look forward to every year. “Our kids were little when we started, so it’s now a real traditional family event here in Ladner. The boats all lit up and everyone singing, it’s like a celebration.”

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Community Food on the Corner funding from TOOB

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TOOB director Bob Tate (right) presents a $500 cheque to Food on the Corner director Rick Lewall (left) and president Eric Tegelberg. Food on the Corner has been providing a weekly meal to people on the Downtown Eastside for the past 34 years.

PHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR

KinVillage Community Centre was filled with holiday spirit earlier this month for its annual Christmas Market.

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Community

Santa to make stop at Cammidge House Annual visit to heritage home in Boundary Bay Regional Park is set for Sunday afternoon

Elves on the volunteer committee have been busy decking out century-old Cammidge House in all its festive finery in preparation for Santa’s annual visit. The jolly fellow will arrive on Sunday, Dec. 3 and will be at the heritage house in Boundary Bay Regional Park between 1 and 3 p.m. Children will have the opportunity to give their Christmas wish lists or whisper in Santa’s ear as the Christmas season is launched. Santa will be happy to pose for photos, but parents are reminded to bring their own cameras to record the occasion of this family-friendly event in an atmosphere of warmth reflective of years gone by. Each child will be given a goodie bag containing small treats and refreshments will be available for adults. There is no charge for this community event, however a donation box will be on hand for anyone

desirous of making a contribution. Some fun raffles for festive prizes will also be held. Rochelle Farquhar, long-time member of the host Boundary Bay Park Association and founding director, has organized this event. “Looking back many years ago when one of Santa’s elves contacted our committee to invite Santa to Cammidge House, so more local kiddies could attend where parents did not have to face parking headaches or traffic snarls. The event has become annual ever since — and we are all thrilled to host it,” Farquhar said. For more information call 604-943-1303 or visit boundarybayparkassociation.wordpress.com. FILE PHOTO

Santa and his many helpers will be ready to host children at Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park this Sunday afternoon.

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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Delta Photo Club meets this Wednesday, Nov. 29 for digital competition evening. The theme is Black and White. Attendees will be placed into groups. These groups will then follow a consensus decision-making model to arrive at a score. DPC assembles Wednesdays at KinVillage Community Centre at 7 p.m. (socializing and setup) with a 7:30 p.m. start. Guests welcome. For more information, please visit www.deltaphotoclub. com. Spanish Conversation Circle, alternate Tuesdays (Dec. 5, 19), 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Join our free drop-in Spanish Conversation Circle for adults who want to meet people and practice speaking Spanish in a friendly, relaxed environment. Delta Nature presents Everything you wanted to know about bats by wildlife biologist Felix Martinez, Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church, 56th St. & 6th Ave., Tsawwassen. All ages are welcome and the event is free. Contact tom.bearss@ dccnet.com for more information. Christmas Storytime and Santa at the Ladner Pioneer Library, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Introduce children to the love of books and language with a festive Christmas Storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. Suitable for ages 2 to 5. Don’t forget to bring your camera as Storytime will be followed by a visit from Santa Claus! Babytime, Thursdays until Dec. 7, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at

the Ladner Pioneer Library. Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills – enjoy bouncing, singing, rhyming and stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. Suitable for babies 23 months and younger. Lego Club Fridays until Dec. 8, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Love Lego? We provide the Lego, you bring your imagination! Come play, create, and experiment. LegoClub is a fun afternoon program for kids. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Delta Nats casual birding walk, a Birds on the Bay event, takes place Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Boundary Bay Regional Park from 9 a.m. to noon. Join Tom Bearss and his informal birdwatchers for a 2.5 hour amble around Boundary Bay. Enjoy the abundance of resident and wintering species, including shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, and smaller birds. Bring binoculars if you have them. The outing will end with a beverage and snack at historic Cammidge House. Meet: Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park, Delta. Info: 604-940-9296 or tom. bearss@dccnet.com. Hosts: Delta Nature. No charge for events. Voluntary donation for snacks.

ideas, techniques, and good conversation. South Delta Newcomers welcomes women from Ladner, Tsawwassen, and Point Roberts. Join with us to meet new friends and renew old friendships. Activities and outings are scheduled throughout the months in addition to monthly meetings. There is no meeting in December, however you may contact us at SouthDeltaNewcomers@ gmail.com. BC & Alberta Guide Dogs needs volunteers to house and care for expectant moms and new puppies that will become life-changing dogs for individuals who are blind/ visually impaired and children with autism. Expectant moms and newborn pups live with volunteer families for approximately 10 weeks. All food and vet costs are covered. Volunteers receive training, supplies and support. Contact linda.thornton@ bcguidedog.com, 604-9404504 or visit bcandalbertaguidedogs.com for more information. Delta Hospice Society is offering a Drop-In Relaxation Circle for those living with cancer every Tuesday morning from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner. All programs are complimentary.

Conversation Circle: Practice your English Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Ladner PIoneer LIbrary. If you are learning English and want to practice speaking with other people in a friendly, casual place, then join us for weekly guided discussions about Canadian culture, food and current events.

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. Contact John at 604-760-5218 for more information.

Knit & Stitch, Mondays until Dec. 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Pack up your needles and yarn and head to the library. Knitting, crocheting, quilting and weaving are fun ways to connect across the generations. Join members of all ages and abilities to share

The Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe is looking for male volunteers to help manage the volume of goods being dropped off outside the store. Volunteers welcome for shifts throughout the week and weekend. If you are interested, call 604-948-0660 ext.333.

BEST BUY - CORRECTION NOTICE NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE BEST BUY November 24th CORPORATE FLYER Asus Laptop with Radeon R7 Graphics Card A109620P Quad Core APU In the November 24th flyer, on the front cover page, the Asus laptop with Radeon R7 Graphics Card A10-9620P Quad Core APU (Web Code: 11558810) was advertised with an incorrect graphics card. Please be aware that this laptop has a Radeon R5 graphics card. Please see a Product Specialist for complete details. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

Help a child learn to read and/or do math. The Learning Disabilities is recruiting volunteers for their fall tutoring program to help children & youth learn to read or do math. Training provided. For more info please contact 604-591-5156 or email: info@ldafs.org. Toss aside the mid-day doldrums and volunteer at FINDS Children’s Thrift Store. Reach Child and Youth Development Society is seeking exuberant and friendly volunteers to staff the store in the heart of Ladner Village. Shifts are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday. If you’re interested in volunteering, email Rae-Anne at volunteer@ reachchild.org or call and leave your name and phone number at 604-946-6622 ext. 300.

SENIORS A Family Christmas Musical afternoon with the Delta Music Makers is on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. Tickets are $7 for members and $9 for guests. KinVillage Travel has a dinner/Christmas lights trip to VanDusen Botanical Garden Monday, Dec. 11. Members: $90. Nonmembers: $95. Call 604-9430225. New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance with Scott Robertson’s Swing Patrol, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets for members $55 and non-members $60. Call 604-943-0225. Shari’s Saturday Social Christmas Dance, Dec. 9, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen, Tickets at the door $16 for members, $18 for non-members, Cash only please. Includes great midevening snacks. Doors open at 7 p.m. Dance 7:30 to 11 p.m. to a wide variety of CD music including waltz, cha cha, rock and roll.

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Admission is free, but donations for the South Delta Food Bank will gratefully be accepted.

The Gift Shop at Delta Hospital is having a Customer Appreciation Sale on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. No holds. All profits go to the hospital. Santa’s coming to Cammidge House Sunday, Dec. 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. Lots of free parking. Family occasion in century old house all decked out in festive finery offering warm ambiance of old time Christmas. Children bring their wish list for Santa - parents bring own camera to record visit. Some fun raffles. Children given goodie bag - refreshments available for adults. Free community event - Hosted by Boundary Bay Park Association. Information: Geof at 604943-1303 or boundarybayparkassociation.wordpress. com.

ARTS Annie Jr. runs from Wednesday, Nov. 29 to Sunday, Dec. 3 at Genesis Theatre, 5005-45th Ave., Ladner. Tickets are available from www.deltayouththeatre.com. Over 100 voices from the Delta community will be sharing their Sounds of the Season on Saturday, Dec. 2. The Delta Choral Society presents two concerts (2 and 7 p.m.) at the South Delta Baptist Church with an eclectic program featuring three choirs. Tickets are $20, or $15 for seniors. Kids under 12 get in free. Tickets are available at www.deltachoral.ca, at LYFE Design Studio in Tsawwassen or from any choir member. Kick off the holiday season with the Delta Music Makers and Delta Concert Band playing their repertoire of Christmas and holiday songs at the Ladner Community Centre, Tuesday Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. This year, singer Trista-Monet Lang will join the program performing a selection of Christmas tunes.

There will be Delta Community Music School student recitals on Saturday, Dec. 9 at All Saints Anglican Church in Ladner starting at 6:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra presents Christmas Dreams, featuring a program of seasonal favourites and orchestral classics, on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 3:30 p.m. at Genesis Theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students, and free for seniors and children 12 and under. Holiday concert, Sunday, Dec. 10, 1:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. The Nakajima Music Studio is on tour. Get into the holiday spirit with musical performances by piano and trumpet students of Karen Nakajima. Listen to performers, ranging in age and level, share their festive cheer. Bocephus King, along with Rio Samaya and friends, will perform a world music Christmas concert at Genesis Theatre on Friday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door, $5 with a food bank donation. Delta Concert Band will perform a Christmas concert on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. Admission is by donation. 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 CANADIAN SPORT SCHOOL HOCKEY LEAGUE Bantam Prep W L OTL Pts Yale 11 1 0 22 Okanagan 11 3 0 22 Rink 9 2 1 19 Delta Green 9 3 1 19 North. Alta 9 0 0 18 Edmonton 7 0 0 14 Burnaby 7 5 0 14 Pacific Coast 5 7 0 10 Delta White 4 7 1 9 Notre Dame 1 12 1 3 Pursuit 1 13 1 3 Shawnigan 1 9 0 2 Edge 0 8 0 0 Bantam Varsity W L OTL Pts St. George’s 12 0 0 24 Delta 7 3 0 14 Okanagan 7 4 0 14 West Van 5 5 0 10 Pursuit 3 3 3 9 St. Georg 2 4 4 0 8 Edge 1 10 0 2 IHA 0 7 0 0

LOCAL TIDES

Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet

THURSDAY, NOV. 30 3:02 am 11.8 8:02 am 8.9 2:05 pm 13.8 9:10 pm 4.6 FRIDAY, DEC. 1 4:00 am 9:01 am 2:40 pm 9:48 pm

12.8 9.2 14.1 3.3

SATURDAY, DEC. 2 4:53 am 9:55 am 3:17 pm 10:28 pm

13.5 9.8 14.1 2.3

SUNDAY, DEC. 3 5:43 am 10:48 am 3:56 pm 11:11 pm

14.1 10.2 14.1 1.3

MONDAY, DEC. 4 6:33 am 11:42 am 4:37 pm 11:54 pm

14.8 10.8 14.1 1.0

TUESDAY, DEC. 5 7:24 am 12:39 pm 5:22 pm

15.1 10.8 13.8

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6 1:40 am 1.3 8:15 am 15.4 1:42 pm 10.8 6:11 pm 13.1 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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A furious comeback ended in heartbreak again for the South Delta Sun Devils Saturday night at B.C. Place Stadium. For the second straight year, South Delta saw their AAA football season come to a close in the semifinals as they dropped a 52-45 decision to the New Westminster Hyacks. Last year the Sun Devils lost 22-21 to eventual champion Terry Fox. This year the defences took a back seat to the offences as both teams piled up the yards on the ground and in the air. South Delta opened the scoring on its second drive as quarterback Michael Calvert was preparing to punt on fourth down when a huge hole opened up along the defensive line and Calvert sprinted 54 yards untouched into the end zone. Calvert ran in for two and it was 8-0 Sun Devils. New West tied the score on its next drive, but back came the Sun Devils as Calvert hit receiver Doug Jameson for a 65-yard catch and run. Running back Andrew Kraft punched in the two-pointer and it was 16-8. The Sun Devils trailed 32-16 at the half and 44-30 at the end of the third, but South Delta reeled off 15 unanswered points to take a 45-44 lead with 4:27 to go in the game. But New West would not be denied on its next drive as Sebastien Reid romped 40 yards down the sidelines to put the Hyacks ahead for good. South Delta tried to

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Sun Devils quarterback Michael Calvert evades a defender during the semifinal against New Westminster Saturday at B.C. Place. mount a last-minute drive to tie the game, but turned the ball over on downs with 51 seconds left on the clock. “We were down going into the second half and we were just hoping we could boost the kids back up,” said head coach Ray Moon. “We changed our defence around and we basically had a heart-toheart with them and the

kids came out flying. We knew it was going to be a slug-fest, which doesn’t say too much for the defences when you have a 52-45 game, but the kids deserve all the kudos. They worked their butts off and left everything on the field.” Following an interception from Jacob Kirk, his second in as many weeks, and the go-ahead 35-yard

touchdown catch from Ben McDonald, Moon said he felt optimistic that the Sun Devils would hang on. “We knew our defence was being challenged on every series because we were having so many problems stopping them, we changed schemes, but they adjusted well too. We were hoping to make a few more stops, but it just didn’t happen,” he said.

“We fought in one of the hardest conferences and the kids were there every day, every practice working their butts off. This loss is disappointing, but I’m proud of the program and happy to be a part of it.” Terry Fox will be the Hyacks’ opponent in Saturday’s AAA final as the Ravens knocked off St. Thomas More 27-21 in the other semifinal.

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A fantastic inaugural season for the South Delta Sun Devils junior varsity team came to an end Friday night at Burnaby Lakes. Despite a valiant effort by the 19-player squad, South Delta dropped a 29-19 provincial semifinal decision to the Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers. “They came out running

the ball down our throats and after they scored the first touchdown we managed to stop them,” said head coach Ray Moon. “We went to the air and it went back-and-fourth. They had a seven-point lead on us most of the way.” South Delta managed to cut the lead to 22-19 early in the fourth and had the momentum, but the Panthers scored on a long touchdown, which pushed

the eventual margin to 10 points. “There was about four minutes left and we just couldn’t sustain a drive to get into the end zone quick enough,” added Moon. Ben McDonald was at quarterback the whole game, but only played on offence to allow him to play a full game in the senior AAA final on Saturday night. B.C. High School Football has rules in place

that stipulate how many minutes a player can be on the field in consecutive games. “Our starting centre went down in the third quarter, and he is also our nose tackle, so that certainly didn’t help,” Moon said. “I think if we could have played Ben the whole game, and take away a few of the turnovers, who knows, it might have been different. The kids put up one heck of a fight. They

left everything on the field. It was disappointing, but I’m proud of the boys and what they’ve been able to accomplish with such small numbers.” Moon said he hopes this year’s success is the foundation for next year. “It’s one of the key building blocks. We need this to get the program off to a strong start and hopefully we can build on this for next year,” the head coach said.

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More than 600 athletes from the province will call the Langley Events Centre home starting tomorrow for the 2017 Big Kahuna Volleyball Championships. Taking place from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2, the LEC will host the AA boys, AAA boys and AAAA girls divisions with South Delta vying for the girls’ title while Delta will play for the AAA boys’ title. The Sun Devils are seeded eighth after finishing sixth at the recent Fraser Valley Championships in Mission. South Delta is in a qualifying pool with Van Tech (12th), Mt. Baker (14th) and Earl Marriott (2nd). Pool play takes place Thursday with the crossover playoffs Friday and the championship finals on Saturday. Head coach Dan Burgess said he’s happy with the seeding and with the pool the Sun Devils

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After a sixth place finish at the recent Fraser Valley Championships, the South Delta Sun Devils head into provincial tournament seeded eighth. have been placed in. “I think our primary goal will be to finish in the top half, so try to finish top eight and the ultimate goal would be a top three finish,” Burgess said. “A lot of things are going to have to come together. One of

the things that hurt us in the Fraser Valleys is just a few kids were sick, and we had some injuries. Last week we only had a few practices and tried to rest up, so hopefully we will be fresh and ready to go on Thursday.”

He said the big key to success will be consistency. “That’s where we have shown some hiccups this year. The girls have done a great job of getting up for our rivalry games and games we put emphasis

on, but we don’t seem to have the same energy when we play just any team, so we need to find consistency and that every game is important,” he said. South Delta was ranked fifth heading

into the Fraser Valley Championships. After winning their first match against Pinetree, they lost to Mission, beat Fraser Heights and lost to Seaquam in the fifth/sixth game. “We finished pretty much where I expected,” Burgess said. “The one game we had a disappointing showing was against Mission. We certainly could have played better against them. After that we kind of limped into the playoffs. Against Seaquam that was our final game and we had already qualified for provincials so I was taking that opportunity to play everybody, make sure everyone got in some playing time and experience.” On the boys’ side, the Delta Pacers head into the provincial tournament as the No. 2 seed and are in a pool with Mt. Baker, Oak Bay and Earl Marriott, who Delta defeated for the Fraser Valley title two weeks ago.

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Pacers swim to 11th place finish at provincial meet

The Delta Pacers had a strong showing at the recent B.C. Secondary Schools Swimming Championships at Watermania in Richmond. Led by student-coaches Kiana Sato-Klemm, Jeanelle Thomas, Jamie Hutton and Lauryn McCarthy, the Pacers made it to finals in 11 of 15 events. The girls’ team had 14 swimmers who qualified for finals, and placed 11th out of 78 schools. The boys’ team had only four swimmers in the finals and placed 53rd out of 72 schools. The coaches led by example as Sato-Klemm, Thomas and Hutton, along with Grade 9 Samantha Cates, swam a 2:00.30 to place sixth in the 200metre girls open freestyle relay, the best result of the meet for DSS. The coaches plus Cates also finished 11th in the 200-metre girls open medley relay with a time of 2:20.41. In the girls’ 400-metre open freestyle relay,

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Student-coaches Kiana Sato-Klemm, Samantha Cates, Jamie Hutton and Jeanelle Thomas helped lead the DSS Pacers to a strong showing at the recent high school swimming provincials in Richmond. McCarthy joined fellow coaches Sato-Klemm and Hutton, along with Cates, to put in a 10th place finish with a time of 4:30.08. McCarthy went on to lead the 200-metre girls B medley relay team of Ella-Rose Thomas, Jemma de Fondaumiere and Alexandra Zed to eighth place with a time of 2:27.77.

Hutton, the only Pacer in an individual event, placed 12th in the girls’ 50-metre freestyle, with a time of 28.36. The Pacers placed 13th in five other events, including the 200-metre boys open freestyle relay swum by Colton Howard, Zac Warkentin, Jordan Dubnov and Kalvin Windrum.

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FERNANDES, Joe In loving memory of our beloved Papa, Joe Fernandes (1948 - 2017) who passed away on November 21st after a battle with cancer. His soul now rests in peace in the Kingdom of Heaven. His joys in life included family time with grandkids, travels, reading, and spending time in nature. He will be forever remembered as a man of intelligence, integrity, and sense of justice - in particular, for his fight for the unborn. He will be deeply missed by his wife Faye, his 5 children and 10 grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be at Sacred Heart Church, Ladner, December 2nd at 1:00 p.m. Refreshments to follow at the Parish Gym. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Birthright, Vancouver or Luke 15 House, Surrey.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom Shari Mcconkey (Mamoo). Shari and husband Richard raised their family in Richmond before settling into Tsawwassen. She started working for PWA and enjoyed a lengthy career with the airline, eventually retiring from Air Canada after 32 years. Shari is predeceased by her two grandsons Kyle Richard and Riley Clifford. She is lovingly remembered by husband Richard of 55 years, children; Lori (David), Lisa (Sandro), Ross (Joanne). Mamoo cherished her grandchildren; Jessica, Sara, Erin, Taylor, Sean, Camryn, Keegan and Kate (also her furry companion BO). There will be no service by request. Donations in mom’s honour may be made to Canuck Place or the Alzheimer’s society.

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HERBERT, Pamela August 15, 1921 - November 16, 2017 It is with great sadness the family of Pamela Herbert announces her passing. She died peacefully surrounded by family on November 16. Pamela was born in Bolton, England in 1921. She is predeceased by her husband Frederick Herbert, her sister Patricia and her two grandsons Steven and Scott. Survived by her five daughters and son, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mum was elegant, kind, witty and a loving matriarch to us all. She will be deeply missed by her family and all those that were privileged to know her. Many thanks to the amazing staff at West Shore Laylum. A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Delta Funeral Home, 5329 Ladner Trunk Rd, Ladner. Please RSVP 778-435-2105.

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