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Optimist reporter Dave Willis took flight in a vertical wind tunnel at Fly Zone’s new Tilbury location last week. The state-of-the-art facility, featuring a fan that’s able to generate wind speeds of up to 220 km/h, allows the public to experience flight. See story on Page 3.

Police in favour of truck trains

Officers tell Delta council members they support pilot project that will see two-trailer vehicles travel local roads JESSICA KERR

While Delta has received some push back on a pilot project that would see longer trucks travel between Deltaport and Tilbury, members of the Delta police department have come out in support of the idea. In August, civic politicians endorsed a pilot project with Maersk Distribution that would

see the company operate extended length trucks between its River Road facility and the container port at Roberts Bank. The trucks, which are known as truck trains, are combination vehicles consisting of a tractor and two trailers that measure approximately 35 metres in length. Special Const. Sean Kelly, who works in the vehicle inspection unit, voiced support for the proposed project during a recent pre-

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sentation to Delta council. “We support this. We support the number of trucks being reduced,” Kelly said. “We’ve had numerous dealings with Maersk and they certainly have a very well run company that has a satisfactory safety record. From my point of view, this is a very good thing.” Const. John Merrymen,

who works in the Delta police collision investigation unit, said he had a chance to look at Maersk’s proposal and while initially there were concerns about how the system would work with the existing infrastructure, the proposed changes at the intersection of River Road and River Way addressed that. “I believe Maersk has answered See TRUCKS page 3

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Flying proves to be real workout Tilbury operation allows people to experience the feeling of flight — and get some exercise in the process BY

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Fly Zone Bodyflight president Peter Zaoralek says bodyflying provides a good workout and I wouldn’t disagree with him. It didn’t take long after stepping out of the vertical wind tunnel to notice my arms and legs to feel like they’d been through some decent exercise. “Anybody can get in there and learn to fly their body. It’s a great physical activity,” he said at a media launch last week at Fly Zone’s new Tilbury location. “It’s a lot of fun and you’ll feel it tomorrow, it’s like a full cardio workout.” Bodyflying is described as the art of flying your body in a controlled manner. It’s important to keep your body relaxed and your shoulders and hips square, visiting instructor Jeremy Peters said during a brief training session. In the wind tunnel, a transparent wall-to-wall acrylic tube with a 10-foot diameter fan to keep flyers suspended off the ground, it was tougher than I thought it would be to stay relaxed and keep steady.

Fly Zone president Peter Zaoralek says bodyflying is not only a lot of fun, but it’s also a full cardio workout. Instructors, who were in the wind tunnel along with assorted media members, communicated with hand signals because of the noisy fan. I tried to follow the

signals as best as I could remember, which wasn’t too well, and was just happy to not embarrass myself by crashing. Peters, who works for

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Victoria’s Zaoralek said he first encountered bodyflying in 1997 in Europe and has been involved in it from a business point of view for over 12 years.

He said Fly Zone’s vertical wind tunnel, which is portable, is the “first and only one like this in Canada.” “It’s a custom designed chassis we can transport anywhere. It’s got custom gearboxes and specialty components.” The fan is said to be able to generate wind speeds of up to 220 km/h. Zaoralek said he chose Tilbury as Fly Zone’s location because it’s close to his manufacturing suppliers. “We’re looking at manufacturing these for international sale. A lot of my suppliers are in the Tilbury area and Richmond.” Fly Zone offers beginner packages, which include training, gear and two flight sessions, at $62.50 for adults and $52.50 for kids from five to 12. Deluxe packages, which include training, gear and four minutes of bodyflight, are $99 for adults and $89 for kids from five to 12. Thanks in part to a deal offered on Groupon, a daily deal website, Fly Zone is booked up for approximately the next three months, Zaoralek said. Visit www.flyzone.ca for more information.

Locals to get opportunity to vote for party leaders BY

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Delta South Liberals and New Democrats are getting ready to help choose new leaders for their respective parties. The NDP announced this week it has picked April 17 for its leadership vote to replace Carole James, while the Liberals had previously set Feb. 26 as the date to choose a successor for Premier Gordon Campbell. For both parties, the winner will be chosen depending on how many party

members vote for them, rather than a delegate system. Those wanting to vote for the Liberal leader have until Feb. 4 to sign up as a member, while prospective New Democrats have until Jan. 17 to join the party. Noting each member who votes will have an impact on who will become the next premier, Delta South Liberal riding association president Kristy Wawryk said the association is “enthusiastic and energized.” It’s a very exciting time

TRUCKS from page 1 those questions for us,” Merrymen said. Maersk is still in the process of obtaining all the permits — a highway use permit, a highway use licence and a provincial permit — before the sixmonth trial can begin. As well, some road improvements, which have not yet been completed, are required before the trucks

will be allowed to travel that route. Brian Hetherington, general manager of transportation and logistics with Maersk, told council that all the equipment that will be used in the project is new and state of the art. All the trucks are 2008 models or newer and all trucks and chassis are on a nine-day maintenance

to be a B.C. Liberal, she said, encouraging Ladner and Tsawwassen residents to sign up to be a member at www.bcliberals.com. The last time the party had a big swell in membership locally was in 1999 when Val Roddick won a by-election after a heated nomination race. The Liberal provincial executive last week unanimously endorsed the use of online and phone voting for members to cast ballots. Meanwhile, the NDP is also going high-tech in its search for a new leader.

Delta South riding association president Jim Morrison said regional centres would be established where members can vote, but they can also vote online. “There’s no convention delegates like the old days where you had a certain number of delegates selected per constituency based on the number of members and that sort of thing. Now it’s all one-member, onevote, no matter where you are,” explained Morrison Noting the riding association currently has about

75 members, Morrison said a gathering would be scheduled in Delta South for them as well as lapsed and prospective members. They can also sign up at www. bcndp.ca. Morrison said it’s an exciting time and a great opportunity for South Deltans to participate. While a handful of Liberals have already declared their candidacy for the party leadership, so far nobody has declared for the NDP. Morrison said there have been some rumours of not

only current New Democrat MLAs running, but also highly respected members of the public entering the race. As for the next provincial election in Delta South, whoever eventually gets the nod to run for the NDP and Liberals will be up against incumbent Vicki Huntington, who became the first independent in over 50 years to win a seat in the legislature in 2009. Huntington took advantage of voter dissatisfaction with the Liberal government to beat Wally Oppal.

schedule. “We have a very, very high standard for recruitment of drivers... we continually strive to exceed industry standards with respect to driver skill and ability and training,” he said, stressing that safety is a top priority for the company. If the project goes ahead, the truck trains will operate only during non-peak hours and will stick to a fixed route between Deltaport and the company’s Tilbury

location. As well, the trucks will have some restrictions around operation during inclement weather. “Safety being our primary focus, we’re not going to put anybody at risk, drivers and the general public,” Hetherington said. He told council using the longer trucks will mean fewer total trucks on the road, which will also have environmental benefits. Since Delta endorsed the plan, there has been some

opposition in the community to the longer trucks, including both MLAs speaking out against it. “It raises a whole lot of questions,” said Delta North MLA Guy Gentner. “The Liberals are fundamentally changing road transportation with the introduction of truck trains between the coast and the interior. I think this is just the beginning of the horror show on B.C. roads.” He has asked the practice

of permitting long combination vehicles be stopped until the provincial government addresses safety concerns and sustainable transportation alternatives. Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington also said she has concerns about having these types of trucks on the roads. “I don’t like the concept of truck trains in urbanized areas,” she said. “I’m very concerned about the safety aspect.”

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Comfortable ‘Landing’ spot for locals

Ladners Landing Facebook page growing in popularity as fans use online community to share information BY

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What started as one person’s efforts to share local news and promote business has turned into an online community for many current and former Ladner residents. The Ladners Landing Facebook page has come a long way in a little over a year. With more than 1,000 fans and counting, the community buzz site offers everything from news, events and happenings to debate about local issues, photos, contests, business recommendations and the odd recipe. It started out about 15 months ago as a Twitter account. “We started engaging with local residents and re-tweeting news and local business offers,” said one of the site’s creators in an e-mail interview. “It really started trying to promote our great little town and businesses and local recipes, etc. and then it grew.” The Ladners Landing crew has decided to remain

anonymous. “This page is not about us at all,” they said. “Yes, we created it but it is not us that makes this page. We facilitate it and moderate it but it is out followers that make it what it is and the huge success it has become.” Facebook users who join the Ladners Landing page have the ability to post comments, photos and links, making it the go to place for many of them. When Ladnerite Don Flucker found an old photograph in the water by his Port Guichon float home last month, he posted it on the Ladners Landing page in an effort to try and track down the owner. Some local business owners use the page to get the word out about products and promotions as well as offering Ladners Landing contest prizes — massages, pedicures and lots of gift cards for local stores — which the page gives away through contests and draws. “Anything that can be sent out by e-mail or in the mail, we can give away. It’s a great way for businesses

are through this site,” fan Mary Ann Burrows wrote on the page recently. “I’m new to Ladner and if I need to know something quickly, I just post my question on the LL wall for a quick response from fellow Ladnerites. It’s such a great page with plenty of tips about what’s happening locally,” wrote Danyelle Loyer. “... it brings community together, strengthens the social fabric and fosters an environment of support which translates into ‘shopping locally’ creating a thriving community...,” said Louise Taylor. “I follow Ladners Landing because I feel a part of it — it’s a wonderful community site — one that we can Although a core group updates and monitors the site, it’s fans of the neighbourly page that make it the all feel a part of it — I like the fact that people success it’s become. can add their own views to offer something to the hourly and anything inaphad already added almost and comment on events community.” propriate can be removed. 50 more. as things unfold — we all The page is not a com“The beauty of this is “I like Ladners Landing write the story,” wrote folplete free for all, however. we can comment on things because they really seem lower Maureen Covey. A member of the Ladners as they unfold and facts to focus on the community The Ladners Landing Landing group monitors it change in situations. People — it’s a really positive site Facebook page can are always adding new — people seem to always be viewed by visiting information on stories as be helping each other out www.facebook.com/ they happen.” and connecting through this LadnersLanding. The page recently hit a site. It’s also good for shopYou must have a milestone — 1,000 followping — you always hear Facebook account to ers — and a few days later about where the good deals become a fan of the page.

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Delta riding new wave at John Oliver After deal with Whitecaps falls through, municipality embarks on planning process for East Delta park SANDOR GYARMATI

A new plan is being put together to expand John Oliver Park in East Delta. Earlier this year it was announced a proposed partnership between Delta and the Vancouver Whitecaps to further develop the site was dead and the municipality would embark on its own master plan for the approximately 20-hectare (50-acre) park. CAO George Harvie said Delta has $5 million in reserves to spend on the municipal project. The municipality acquired four smaller parcels adjacent to the existing park at the junction of highways 10 and 91 to increase the site’s footprint and allow for greater sports field development. Parks and recreation director Ken Kuntz told the Optimist a subcommittee of the parks and recreation commission began working on a new plan this summer, but that work was temporarily put on hold until an agreement with the Ex-Britannia/Red Lions Athletic Association could be terminated. Eight years ago, Delta signed an agreement with the rugby association for the club to invest $2 million in the park. The club eventually built a pair of rugby fields. The club was also to renovate the dilapidated John Oliver barn on the site, turning it into a facility with community meeting rooms and locker space. However, the club didn’t have enough money to upgrade the structure when it was determined that part of the project would cost much more than anticipated. The barn was eventually dismantled. “It’s unfortunate that sometimes we have to go through those exercises to find out to re-use and readapt that barn was so cost prohibitive that it became out of reach for any logical organization watching their money,” said Kuntz. “We put it (new master plan) on hold so that we could come up with an exit strategy for the Ex-Brits and they could close the books on their plans that were too aggressive for them to achieve. We’ve been able to nicely do that so that the Brit-Lions will still be there at the park and have use of the fields that they helped build,” he said. The subcommittee will

now resume work on the master plan, which will then wind its way to the commission and the parks department. Kuntz said a plan would likely be pre-

sented to Delta council in early 2011. “There’s no doubt the subcommittee feels there’s further opportunity for sports field and sports

development at the park,” said Kuntz. As far as constructing buildings for community uses, Kuntz said the master plan would likely include

some kind of field house. The Whitecaps had pitched a $31 million plan that included a clubhouse, a training facility and seven new fields, five for the

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Lack of growth causes concern

Chamber of commerce board worried what future holds for business and community BY

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Business leaders are discussing what the future might hold with Delta’s continued lack of growth. Following the recent abandonment of the Tsawwassen Area Plan, the issue of growth has once again become paramount for the Delta Chamber of Commerce. “Our board has been discussing this and, in fact, we’re quite concerned as of late. The most recent example is the Tsawwassen town centre plan and we’re concerned about the negative impact not only in the business community but the

community in general about the lack of growth and what that means,” said executive director Peter Roaf. The chamber board is continuing its examination and over the next few weeks might come up with a report or perhaps request a presentation to Delta council. With Delta’s population stagnate and its demographic aging, coupled with looming commercial competition from the Tsawwassen First Nation (which happens to be a member of the chamber), local business faces lots of uncertainty, noted Roaf, adding some development such as the Tsawwassen FILE PHOTO

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Parts of her duties included helping work on a sustainable development plan for the city and looking at how to engage youth in local initiatives. “It became really difficult for me to do my job. I was supposed to go out and look for youth and how [they] were engaged in sustainable activities.” Laughlin said. “That was the most difficult part because I was putting myself at risk.” She said young people were hard to find in Chihuahua unless she went to a shopping mall. “I found out the shopping mall is where everyone goes because there’s a lot of people and there’s a lot of security guards. That’s their social landscape there. They don’t utilize their public spaces like parks or anything like that.” Her internship went from February to August but Laughlin didn’t spend the entire time in Chihuahua. Along with a fellow intern

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MURPHY’S LAW It’s just human nature, I suppose. Earlier this year when Delta removed the heron-adorned Welcome to Ladner sign, replacing it with a decidedly blander version, folks in these parts were none too pleased. The quaint sign that helped express the community’s character disappeared in favour of a sterile replacement that was so non-descript it could have been installed at the entrance to just about anywhere. Normally laid back Ladnerites quickly sprung into action, putting their fingers to keyboards to express their opposition to the “improvements” municipal hall had undertaken. To its credit, Delta listened and a rather large heron has subsequently been added, giving the sign back its Ladner feel. I revisit this issue because since the heron was added we’ve received all of two letters complimenting the municipality for its efforts. One arrived late last month from Tom Jarecki, which got me thinking about the quiet acceptance the community has displayed toward the winged addition. And just as I was writing this column about that underwhelming response, a second letter, this one from John Ketteringham, arrived on Monday morning. That’s in stark contrast to a few months earlier when we received dozens of letters, e-mails and phone calls of complaint over the removal of the old sign and the installation of the new one. As a personal mea culpa, I must say I’m as guilty in this regard as the next guy. I had previously been critical of Delta’s decision to enlist Stephen Harper’s personal stylist to devise the new signs (OK, so they didn’t use him, but you get my point), yet had written nary a word about the subsequent improvements. So let me just say, I’m glad to see a heron returned to the sign to give Ladner its groove back. I guess it’s only human nature to complain when something doesn’t go as you’d like, but to stay silent when all is well. We do it in all facets of our lives, so it’s not surprising in the least to see the manifestation of such behaviour in the newspaper as well. If there’s one complaint I hear more than any other it’s the one about the constant negativity, particularly when it comes to letters to the editor. The query is phrased a little differently each time, but the gist of it remains the same: Why do you give the complainers a soapbox? I tell them we give everyone the opportunity to have their say on the letters pages, but it’s usually only those with a beef who are sufficiently moved to write.

Belief comes naturally to kids not constrained by cynicism SYLVIA BISHOP

COMMUNITY COMMENT Believe. A child does. In the early afternoon of Dec. 24, two working parents arrive home to prepare for Christmas Eve. In a nod to their own traditions, the Christmas tree does not go up until this day. Except for an advent wreath, there are few decorations around the house. For the young child, there is heightened anticipation. Both doors leading to the dining and living rooms are closed. It’s explained the dad is setting up the tree and decorating it with the help of the Christkindl and attending angels. They cannot be disturbed! And no matter how much the child attempts to squint through the cracks in the door jam, only a sense of flickering lights can be seen. It is magically quiet in there. In the meantime, the mother prepares a simple meal. It is the array of homemade baking, nuts

and mandarin oranges, which will round out dinner, enjoyed while presents are opened. As Christmas Eve is central to the celebration of the season, everyone dresses accordingly. This is an occasion and best clothes are in order! Finally, the mom calls. Things seem to be ready. And when the familiar Christmas record begins with its choir of angels, the child leads her parents through the kitchen door to behold a wondrous sight. A brightly lit and decorated tree transforms the living room. Beneath it, an array of wrapped presents. But this particular Christmas, a wish has been fulfilled and standing brightly in front of the tree is the long awaited new bike. Walking toward it, the child suddenly stops. There is a distraction. Looking through the glass door toward the foyer, the child sees the evening’s visitor. Dressed in magnificent deep red velvet clothes, trimmed with white fur, stands a portly, elderly gentleman. His cheeks are the kind of pink you get from being outside. On his nose, a pair of wire rimmed glasses. And he has a big smile on his face.

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He appears familiar, but resembles no one the child knows. She holds his gaze for several moments, taking in the importance of his visit. Turning to let her parents know who is standing there, he is already gone when she turns again. The evening proceeds in the warmth of family life, marked only by the child’s disappointment the visitor left before her parents saw him. They chuckle indulgently in the way adults, grown cynical, will do when confronted by things children understand so perfectly and adults no longer do. Days later, while walking through the neighbourhood with her best friend, she shares her experience, expecting her friend to scoff at her. Instead, her friend stops and turns. She too has something to share. On that same Christmas Eve, while walking home, she saw a passenger sleigh led by reindeer land on the rooftop of her friend’s house. It was silhouetted against the evening sky. She had not dared tell anyone, for who would believe such a thing? Comforted by their shared and special knowledge, the girls headed home. Believe. Children and the young at heart do.

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December 22, 2010 The Delta Optimist A11 Letters to the Editor

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important part of Delta’s heritage. Preserving historic buildings makes sense economically, as the popularity of international heritage tourism clearly demonstrates. Additionally, preservation satisfies an emotional need and validates memories. Historic buildings give us a sense of place, contribute to the enjoyment of life and are of great value to society. One only has to look at the great success of heritage communities like Fort Langley or Steveston to see what great things can be accomplished when a community, including politicians, gets fully behind their community’s heritage. B. Yaworski D. Reynolds

Delta thanked for improving welcome sign

Editor: Some months ago when the heron sign on Ladner Trunk Road was removed and replaced by a generic (boring) sign, there were many letters written to the editor complaining about the new sign — what was Delta council thinking; who made this dumb decision, etc.

To their credit, someone from the municipality who was involved in the decision making wrote a letter to the Optimist explaining why the change was made, and admitting they didn’t expect the hugely negative reaction to the move. Now that the situation has been rectified by the addition of a heron to the

new sign, which is actually an improvement on the old set-up (almost creates a bit of a 3-D effect), I would like to say thank you to the decision makers, who not only listened to citizens’ complaints, but reacted in a totally positive way to resolve the situation. Ladnerites thank you. John Ketteringham

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Editor: I wrote to Delta’s mayor and council on Dec. 9 regarding access and recognition of properties within Delta’s boundaries near the new South Fraser Perimeter Road. As the organizer of Delta’s fishing and heritage committee that is pursuing the preservation of the historical fishing sites of Annieville, Sunbury, St.

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Mungo’s archaeological site, the Annieville Cannery and the Glenrose Cannery, sites that could display historical fishing boats and their related gear, we are concerned that not only will we not have access to them, but not enough is being done to preserve these sites. Does the public realize or even care that this is occurring? Doug Massey

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building remnants were not being taken seriously. We did take a closer look at the site and clean up and, in fact, did see some large beams, pieces of wood and equipment that could and should be saved. Hopefully it is not too late to save some remnants, although the quick clean up operation has not been lost on the writers of this letter. It was possibly too quick before a closer examination of potentially precious, reusable historic materials. It is our hope it is not too late to revise how council looks at the community’s historic buildings as less of a “salvage operation and safety liability concern” and more of a “proactive” recognition of them as an

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Editor: As Ladner residents who regularly walk by the Seven Seas heritage site, we are very distressed to see the collapse of a building on that site and witness the loss of a valuable publiclyfunded investment decay and disappear. We are also concerned that Delta council and municipal staff may not be fully appreciating the heritage value of the buildings on that site — and possibly in our community. The main council discussion about the site on Dec. 13 seemed to be mainly about a “salvage operation and safety concerns.” For example: It appeared Coun. Heather King’s suggestions about saving some of the

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Editor: Re: Aircraft noise levels unacceptable, letter to the editor, Dec. 15 Once again, residents of our town have complained to your newspaper about excessive aircraft noise levels and once again I shake my head. This subject first arose in the summer of 2007. I was taking a break from my Saturday afternoon gardening to have a cuppa and read the Optimist when I came across a letter about heavy aircraft flying constantly over the town. I was still working at the time so

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every day. I have followed this issue for several years and then stopped following it when it was stated the flight path would be going up the centre of Boundary Bay instead of crossing over land. Well, to this very day, it’s not happening. I live one street off the beach, which puts me on the extreme east side of South Delta and supposedly on the west side of air traffic. I can say very honestly that I hear and see planes crossing over South Delta, west of my house, which is nowhere near the centre of the bay.

On numerous occasions while sitting outside, you have to stop talking because the planes are so low it affects normal conversation. I would liken it to being on the flight path of a runway because I have lived on one, so I would know. The small aircraft that fly out of Boundary Bay Airport show more concern over flight paths and noise than YVR, as most of their flights are over the bay, away from people. In my lifetime I have learned that people don’t tend to complain unless there is an issue, and there

is one here. And for YVR and it’s people to blow us off as if we don’t know what we are talking about just shows the lack of concern on this matter, as if they don’t seem to care even, though they say they do. To the people who control things at YVR, here’s a simple solution: reroute all plane traffic down the centre of the bay and that will stop the complaints. To the people of South Delta: keep complaining and carry a big stick. Sooner or later they are going to finally hear us. Rod Maksym

did not have time at home during the week and could not therefore verify or deny the claims. As I read the letter, the hum of an aircraft did come into my consciousness, so I timed its journey through my auditory range; it took precisely 37 seconds before I could no longer hear it and the loudest part took approximately 10 seconds. That afternoon, I spent three hours in my garden: for the entire three hours, there were neighbours mowing lawns using noisy gas-powered mowers, two people in the area were

pressure washing, one roof was being replaced with the constant hammering associated with that process, one neighbour was using a table saw outside constantly, another was tinkering with his car while playing his radio for the whole neighbourhood and children were screaming constantly. Now that is noise pollution. Now I am retired, and have been for three years. I still do not hear the “roar of jet engines every hour of every day.” I am a very light sleeper and have never been awoken by an aircraft; when I have been awake,

the small Dash 8 that comes through around 5:30 a.m. is barely loud enough to register before it is gone. Heavy jets cannot fly low over Tsawwassen, despite what your readers say, simply because we have Boundary Bay Airport in the region. The presence of those small planes, in fact, “protects” us from low-flying scheduled jet traffic. Perhaps the complainants should consider isolating themselves from society altogether, so they can find the absolute silence they seem to desire. Jacqui MacGillivray

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Editor: Re: Complaints as noisy as planes, Dec. 18 In regards to Coun. Robert Campbell’s statement, that the noise complaints are unfounded, I strongly disagree. I am a longtime Boundary Bay resident and have listened to air traffic for over 24 years so I can honestly state what is going on regarding to the noise people are talking about. Due to health I am a stay at home person, so I hear every plane every day, very different than the lucky people who go to work

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Editor: Re: TFN housing likely in line with Metro plan, letter to the editor, Dec. 8 Thank you to Doug Raines, CAO of the Tsawwassen First Nation, for his excellent letter clarifying the planning process of TFN residential, community and economic opportunities within the frame-

work of Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy. With the historic achievement of the Tsawwassen First Nation treaty, TFN became the first First Nation to join Metro Vancouver. It is so good to hear Raines acknowledge the inclusion of “... our natural environment and the greater

community in which we all live.” These words are a gift of goodwill and good heart providing a foundation for good neighbour relations. Safe Route Tsawwassen and the Great Blue Heron Way acknowledge with honour the passing of Tsawwassen First Nation elder Muriel Daum (nee

()+,"#!, $-))*%#',& Sending you and your family our greetings for a joyful holiday season! Thank you for your support and we can’t wait to see you again in the new year!

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Come Worship Together as a Family & Celebrate the Birth of our Saviour Sacred Heart Parish celebrates with you, your families and our neighbouring faith communities the Good News of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Christmas Eve Candle Light Service

Christmas Eve Mass Schedule

Dec. 24th 6:00 pm and 11:00 pm

Christmas Special “An Upside Down Kingdom”

5:00 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 pm 11:30 pm

Children’s Choir Folk Choir Young Adult Choir Mixed Voice Choir

For more details visit our website at www.southdelta.org

9:00 am 11:00 am

Organ Music Folk Choir

offering will be taken for the Children’s Aquatic Park at Diefenbaker Park

(Corner of 44th Ave. and Arthur Dr.)

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Christmas Day

Dec. 26th at 10:30 am

(No 5:00 pm Mass today)

A Blessed and Happy Christmas to the Community from Sacred Heart Parish 3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner 604-946-4522

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Christmas Pageant and Family Eucharist Friday, December 24 – 4:30pm Candlelight Eucharist Friday, December 24 – 11:00pm Carols 10:30pm Christmas Morning Eucharist December 25 – 10:00am (one service only, no 8:30am Communion) “I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 2:10

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Friday December 24 Christmas Eve at Ladner United Church 5:00 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 pm

Advent & Christmas Services

A Wee Brief Christmas Service especially suited for young ones Christmas Eve Worship for all ages Christmas Eve Carols and Communion

Friday, December 24th 5:00 PM: Family service with readings, carols and music by Church & Community Youth 10:00 PM: Candlelight communion with special music by Sandra Dawn & violinist Julia Latimer

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Friday December 24 - Christmas Eve at St. Stephen’s Tsawwassen Alliance Church 4951 12th Avenue | 604.943.6148 www.tsawwassenalliance.org

Sunday, December 26th 10:00 AM: A service of carols & readings for the 1st Sunday after Christmas, Celebrating the Birth of the Christ Child

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December 22, 2010 The Delta Optimist A17 In the Community

Terasen shows its heart

We are open during the holiday season & we always welcome new patients

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A recent $1,000 donation from Terasen Gas helped Holly Elementary buy a Smart Board for this Grade 3 class. The donation was made through the company’s employee’s charitable Warm Hearts Foundation. Terasen also gave a safety presentation to the school since Holly is near a Terasen right-of-way.

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Africa. A petition was sent to Ottawa, which resulted in a private member’s bill. After a lengthy break for the Olympics and summer recess, the bill is back. However, there are still a few obstacles standing in the grandmothers’ way, said South Fraser Gogo Ruth Worthington. In an effort to drum up support for the bill, the South Fraser Gogos and their counterparts are sending cards to MPs. For more information, call Jesse Pringle at 604-946-1012.

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The South Fraser Gogos and their counterparts across Canada are continuing to lobby the federal government to make it easier for HIV and AIDS prescription drugs to get to those who need them in Africa. The South Fraser Gogos are one of more than 200 grandmother groups across Canada that have been formed to support the work of the Stephen Lewis Foundation and his Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. The campaign is aimed at helping the growing number of grandmothers in Africa who are now raising grandchildren orphaned by AIDS. For more than a year,

the groups have been pushing the federal government to change legislation that allows the manufacture and exportation of low-cost generic drugs to developing nations. The legislation was passed with much fanfare back in 2004, but since then only one shipment has gone to Africa where there are more than 10 million people who would benefit from receiving the drugs. Jesse Pringle, who started the South Fraser Gogos in November 2006, said it looks good on the surface but underneath there is too much red tape. Gogo groups from across the country started a campaign to get the legislation amended to make it easier for drug companies to ship anti-retroviral drugs to

Our Holiday Ofﬁce Hours

Closed: Dec. 24 and 27, 2010 to allow our staff to spend time with their families during the holidays. Closed: Dec. 31, 2010

Christmas Eve Services 4:30 pm Traditional Carol & Candlelight Service 7:00 pm Traditional Carol & Candlelight Service 11:00 pm Traditional Carol & Candlelight Service with Holy Communion

Christmas Day Services 11:00 am Holy Communion

And the angel said to them “Do not be afraid: for I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a saviour, who is the messiah, Christ the Lord. Luke 2: 10 & 11

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A18 The Delta Optimist December 22, 2010 Coming Events

◆The Winskill Otters Masters Swim Club, for ages 18 and over, welcomes swimmers all abilities. It meets Sundays from 8 to 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m.,

or 8 to 9 p.m. For more information visit: www. winskillotters.com or call 604-940-3375. ◆Celebration of Life – During this season of celebration and reflection, we invite you to place a dove on the tree in honour or memory of someone dear until Dec. 23 at the Centre for Supportive Care (4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner) Mondays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday-Friday

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 604948-0660 for more information.

evenings 7:30 to 9:30 (lots of field trips and events planned too).

◆The Ladner Badminton Club has started up with Youth Drop-in Badminton that runs every Monday from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. at the Ladner Community Centre. The drop-in fee is $2. Please bring your own racket and proper shoes. If you have any questions, please e-mail ladnerclub@ hotmail.ca.

◆The wheelchair dance program is underway at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. The group meets alternate Fridays. Wheelchair users of all abilities are welcome as are volunteers. Call 604-8628761 for further information.

◆An Advocacy and School Transitions parent workshop will cover practical skills for ensuring a smooth transition for children going into kindergarten, Grade 1 or into high school on Thursday, Jan. 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 3-3800-72nd St., Ladner. For parents of children ages 4 to 13. Presented by Reach Child and Youth Development Society. To register call 604-946-6622 ext. 343 or e-mail caroly@reachdevelopment.org.

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◆Are you responsible for the care of a family member or friend at home or in a facility? Delta Caregivers’ Network is offering an education series and support group starting Thursday, Jan. 2 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. once a week for eight weeks. Cost is $25. Subjects covered include caregiver stress, communication techniques, role and lifestyle changes,

accessing and using community resources, and legal and financial issues. To register call Laurie at 604943-3921, Frances at 604946-7131, or the Centre for Supportive Care at 604948-0660.

◆The Knitting Sisters Group makes hats, scarves, laprobes, slippers, and baby items to donate to cancer patients, sick children, homeless and other worthy causes. Drop-in sessions at McKee House are on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. If you would like to help knit/crochet; donate

◆The Delta Stamp Club meets every second and fourth Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. New members are always welcome. ◆The Canadian Federation of University Women South Delta meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at Royal Oaks Clubhouse, 1100-56th St. at 7:15 p.m. With monthly guest speakers and interest groups, the club is dedicated to the promotion of education and improvement of the status of women. New members are always welcome. Call Cheryl at 604-943-4634 or Anna at 604-943-0042. ◆Toastmasters in Tsawwassen Do you want to gain confidence in public speaking? Do you want to learn leadership skills? Ambassadors Toastmasters Club meets twice a month in Tsawwassen. For more info, see: www. AmbassadorsToastmasters. org.

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◆The Delta Photo Club offers seminars, guest speakers and critique evenings. Contact escape2ocean@yahoo.ca for more details. The group meets at KinVillage on Wednesday

◆Due to construction of the new Tsawwassen Springs Golf & Country Club the Tsawwassen Tuesday Ladies Group has temporarily moved to the Delta Golf Course off Hwy. 10. They will continue to golf every Tuesday commencing April 5 until Oct. 18, 2011. For more information about the club contact Michelle at mroy88@telus.net.

yarn; or be a sponsor contact Alice at 604-946-3060 or agisborne@dccnet.com. Visit www.user.dccnet.com/ agisborne for more information.

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December 22, 2010 The Delta Optimist A19 Coming Events

◆There will be a Christmas lunch on Saturday, Dec. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre with a full turkey meal with all the trimmings. For members it costs $5 and for guests it costs $12.

◆A community band is seeking musicians (men and women 18+). Uniforms provided. Come and have a fun night out. Call Don at 604-946-8130. The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a nonprofit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@ delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).

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◆McKee Seniors Recreation Centre will host a New Year’s Eve dinner/ dance on Friday, Dec. 31 starting at 5 p.m. Members: $25, non-members: $30. Entertainment by Sincerely Yours. New Year brought in at 9 p.m. PST. Donations to the food bank will be accepted. Call 604-9461411 for more information. ◆The Circle of Friends offers social events to active seniors like movies, theatre trips, potlucks and walks. Meet at McKee House on the last Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Call Lesley at 604-946-9180 for more information. Fund Raisers

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◆A Boxing Day potluck lunch will be held at the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Sunday, Dec. 26 at 1 p.m. Bring your

◆Ring in the new year with friends and family in a fabulous evening of music from Broadway shows! Concert producer, Michelle Jones is pleased to launch the new Ovation Concert Series presenting “Tracy Neff & Friends in Concert” on Saturday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. at Cedar Park Church. Actress and singer, Tracy Neff will be joined by singers Tony Barton and Deanna Gutierrez and pianist Larry Enns with a performer’s chat to follow. Tickets are $15 with proceeds donated to the Delta Hospice Society. For tickets, call 604-946-7410

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◆Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, a non-profit international women’s organization, is accepting new members. We are of all ages and our motto is “Life Learning and Friendship.” Call Elenor at 604-943-2868 or Dede at 604-946-3119 if you’re interested in joining.

◆Artists often employ opposites such as dark and light, or lively and calm within their each of their compositions. At the Big & Small art show and sale presented by the South Delta Artists’ Guild, “opposites” will be depicted with the use of scale; be it the very large or the very small. The show runs until Dec. 23 at the Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery located on the SE corner of 18th Avenue and 56th Street. Visit from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. For information on upcoming shows and workshops visit: southdeltaartistsguild.

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◆Canadian Mental Health Association Delta Branch offers free, facilitated family support meetings for family and friends supporting a person living with a mental illness. The group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Delta Hospital Education Conference Room, 5800 Mountain View Blvd., Ladner. Call 604-943-1878.

◆Don’t be disappointed, get your tickets for the Jan. 31 New Year’s Frolic at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets are available at the centre at $48 for members and $55 for non-members. Doors open at 7 p.m. and a salad bar is served at 7:30 p.m. A `Buffet Beautiful by Raj` is the featured meal at 8 p.m. Party favours and door prizes are part of the evening’s events and a variety of music for dancing will be provided by Swing Patrol. A free drink of choice will be available for the midnight toast. Call 604-9430225 for more information.

◆TOOBs Dinner Raffle: $20 a ticket. Prize: Dinner for eight in your home. You select the main course. The TOOBs provides food, wine, table setting, serving, clean up, and a ride home for your guests. 300 tickets are available. Draw date: Jan. 15. $500 value. Dinner date set by you and the TOOBs. Contact: toob@ telus.net, 604-943-6040. New members always welcome. www.toobnews.ca.

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◆Tsawwassen Badminton Club (TBC) is seeking new adult players. This is a drop-in club open to players of all standards, meeting Monday and Friday evenings at South Delta Secondary in Tsawwassen from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The drop-in fee is $7, which covers all costs. TBC is a friendly club with a strong social element and informal tuition is available for lapsed or early players. Call Peter Edwards at 604940-0844 or Hal Stovall at 604-948-1296 for more information.

Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery. For information on upcoming shows and workshops visit: southdeltaartistsguild.com.

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◆An RAOB GLE Buffaloes group has formed locally and is looking for new and old members. Contact Jeff at 604-946-4794 for more information.

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A20 The Delta Optimist December 22, 2010

December 22, 2010 The Delta Optimist A21 Feedback

Christmas is only three days away and the excitement is building for kids waiting to see if their wish list requests will be fulfilled. The

time’s almost here to open up presents and have a look at what Santa Claus has brought this year. The Optimist asked:

What are you hoping to find under the tree?

Ryder Armstrong Lego Star Wars.

Connor Sagert I asked for Xbox Kinect and goalie pads.

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

Mya Hol Furry Frenzies.

Makenzie Grant The Princess and the Pea Barbie.

Marissa Callaghan A Rapunzel doll.

Last week we asked you:

Have you got in the Christmas spirit yet? • 36.67 per cent said deﬁnitely. • 36.67 per cent said not yet.

• 26.67 per cent said I don’t celebrate Christmas.

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A22 The Delta Optimist December 22, 2010 In the Community

Glee-ful Extravaganza at SDSS

Delta employees raise in excess of $52,000 for the United Way in ’10

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South Delta Secondary students performed last Friday in front of a packed gym at Extravaganza, the Tsawwassen high school’s talent show. Students did a spoof on Glee, a hit TV show about high schoolers in a glee club.

The Corporation of Delta’s 2010 United Way campaign was its most successful to date raising a total of $52,882.76. This is the fifth consecutive year Delta has exceeded its fundraising goal. “The dedication of our employees to this worthwhile organization is exceptional,” said Mayor Lois Jackson. “Delta’s successful campaign is another example of staff’s steadfast commitment to the community.”

United Way has recognized Delta’s contribution by nominating the municipality for the Employee Campaign Loyalty Award to be handed out next March. Jackson, Delta council and chief administrative officer George Harvie thanked Delta’s United Way co-chairs, Kate Steel and Michele Harris, along with the United Way committee and staff, whose efforts and enthusiasm made this year’s campaign the best yet.

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Name: Scott Age: 23 Occupation: Full-time post-secondary student and parttime skating instructor What is the activity? Teaching skating. Where & when does it take place? Saturday mornings at Sungod Recreation Centre . How often do you participate? Weekly How long have you been involved? Since fall of 2004. Why did you get involved in this activity? I started as a volunteer and made a good impression. I have always enjoyed helping out in my community and jumped at the chance to move up and teach skating. Working with young children is a wonderful opportunity as I get to play a part in their upbringing. What do you like best about this activity? I like the opportunity to get some exercise while working and teaching others about the joy of skating. How does it beneﬁt your life? It guarantees me at least a once per week exercise while I continue with my postsecondary studies. What other things do you do to keep active? I am part of a volleyball team with Volleyball BC, playing games once a week on weekends. Did you know that anyone can learn to skate? Delta has lessons for people of all ages and abilities. Once you are steady on your skates, you might enjoy Delta’s Winter Wonderland at South Delta Recreation Centre. It is set up to provide an old-fashioned pond atmosphere and runs Tuesday, December 28th to 31st with the public welcome each day between 10am-12pm, 1:30-5pm, 6-8pm. The last day of Winter Wonderland is January 1 when admission is free and the arena is open 2 – 6pm. For more information on swim lessons, contact your local rec centre and for other ways to be active in Delta, call Parks, Recreation & Culture at 604.952.3000 or go to www.corp.delta.bc.ca.

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hockey games, but there are also skills competitions for the athletes to compete in. The contests involve every team and they are great events to watch as parents, players and fans cheer on the athletes as they compete in skating, puck handling, shooting and goaltending. What has also made the tournament a big hit is the generous support from the business community. The lengthy list includes Delta-based Firstar Sports apparel which is a major sponsor. “They have generously donate player-of-the-game prizes for all the games!” said tournament chair Theresa Watts. “This company is an awesome example of the support this tournament receives from many local businesses. Firstar outfits many NHL players and now they also outfit our ‘Party in da House’ players! How cool is that!” The tournament also

Bruce MacLean of Firstar Sports drops the puck Chase Boutillie (left) of the Hockey 4 Force team and Mitch Marentette of the Midget Wolverines. Firstar is a major sponsor of next week’s seventh annual Party in da House Tournament. features a “Hockey for Hunger” competition. Teams compete by donating food into a large hockey net set up in the Ladner arena. The winning team in this competition gets a team lunch from the Boot and Sombrero

Restaurant in Ladner — one of the event’s terrific supporters. The real winner is the Delta Food Bank. Last year, the tournament was able to donate 1200 pounds of food. It’s an awesome way for the players to learn how to give

back to their community. There will also be a massive raffle with 80 prizes, including tickets to a Vancouver Canucks game, a Team Canada jersey and a Canucks jersey signed by both the Sedin brothers. The tournament also

received a financial boost from the recent South Delta Minor Hockey Night at the Vancouver Giants game. Proceeds from the 50/50 draw went directly to South Delta Hockey — as did local ticket sales with over 1,000 sold.

SDMHA’s 7th annual Party in da House Tournament schedule Pool A Warriors Blades Thunderbirds

Pool B Ice Army Thunderdogs Wolves

Tues. Dec. 28 Ladner: 4:15 p.m. Warriors vs. Blades; 5:45 p.m. Ice Army vs. Wolves. Wed. Dec. 29 Tilbury: 4 p.m. Thunderbirds vs. Warriors; Wolves vs. Thunderdogs; 5:30 p.m. Wolves vs. Thunderdogs. Thurs. Dec. 30 Ladner: 4 p.m. Blades vs. Thunderbirds; 5:30 p.m. Thunderdogs vs. Ice Army. Fri. Dec. 31 Tilbury: 3 p.m. Playoffs game #1 1st

place vs. 6th place. Sat. Jan. 1 Ladner: 9 a.m. Playoffs game #2 2nd place vs. 5th place; 10:30 a.m. Playoffs game #3 3rd place vs. 4th place. Ladner 5 p.m.: skill competition. Sun. Jan. 2 Tilbury: 9 a.m. Playoffs game #4 winner of game #2 vs. winner of game #3. Ladner 2 p.m. Championship game: winner of game #1 vs. winner game #4.

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Tues. Dec. 28 Tilbury: 4 p.m. Chiefs vs. Raiders; 5:30 p.m. Storm vs. Spartans. Wed. Dec. 29 Ladner: 4 p.m. Hitmen vs. Chiefs; Spartans vs. Dynamite. Thurs. Dec. 30 Tilbury: 4 p.m. Raiders vs. Hitmen; 5:30 p.m. Shock vs. Storm. Fri. Dec. 31 3 p.m. Dynamite vs. Shock Sat. Jan. 1 Tilbury: 9 a.m. Playoffs game #1 4th place vs. 5th place. 10:30 a.m. Playoffs game #2 3rd place vs. 6th place. noon Playoffs game #3 2nd place vs. 7th place. Ladner: 1:30 p.m. skills competition.

Sun. Jan 2. Ladner: 8 a.m. Playoffs game #4 1st place vs. winner of game #1. 9:30 a.m. Playoffs game #5 winner of game #2 vs. winner of game #3. 3:30 p.m. Championship game: winner of game #4 vs. winner game #5.

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p.m. Hitmen vs. Warriors. Sat. Jan 1 Tilbury: 3:30 p.m. Warriors vs. Blazers; 5 p.m. Hitmen vs. Sting. 6:30 p.m. skills competition. Sun. Jan 2. Ladner: 11 a.m. 3rd place game. 5 p.m. championship game.

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Tues. Dec. 28 Ladner: 7:15 p.m. Sixers vs. Wolverines; 8:45 p.m. Bearcats vs. South Delta #2.

Wed. Dec. 29 Ladner: 7 p.m. Kings vs. Wolverines; 8:30 p.m. South Delta #5 vs. Bearcats. Thurs. Dec. 30 Tilbury: 7 p.m. Sixers vs. Kings; 8:30 p.m. South Delta #2 vs. South Delta #5. Fri. Dec 31. Ladner: 4:30 p.m. Playoffs game #1 1st place vs. 6th place. Sat. Jan. 1 Ladner: 7 p.m. Playoffs game #2: 2nd place vs. 5th place; 8:30 p.m. Playoffs game #3 3rd place vs. fourth place. Sun. Jan. 2 Ladner: 12:30 p.m. Semi-final: winner of game #2 vs. winner of game #3. 6:30 p.m. Championship game (winner of playoff game #1 vs. winner of semi-final).

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Royals enter break on high note Tsawwassen Royals Soccer Club concluded 2010 on a high note with both its entries in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League producing victories on the weekend. In Division 2C play, Tsawwassen enters the Christmas break atop of the table after a 3-1 home field win over the Douglas Park Rangers. The Vancouver visitors entered the match unbeaten in their last four and their level of play showed in a 1-0 halftime lead. The Royals had not played badly but tactically were missing a step . Coach Jim Norris implored his players to return to their ground passing game and the tactic paid off immediately at the start of the half as Skafti Sinclair missed on a couple of close in opportunities resulting from patient build-ups. An overlapping run and cross from fullback Bruce Richters found Miguel Curiel’s head in the penalty area for the tying goal in the 60th minute. The advantage

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was clearly to the Royals at that point and Sinclair headed home a crossbar rebound after a wicked shot by super sub Andrew Hodges . Sinclair’s speed was no match for the Rangers defense and he was brought down in the penalty box and confidently converted the resulting penalty shot to secure the victory. Tsawwassen will resume its schedule in January with an 8-3-3 record. Meanwhile, the Royals reserve squad rolled to an 8-3 victory over Coquitlam Metro Ford Wolves. Tsawwassen was up 4-0 at half-time on the nine men Wolves, before the teams traded seven second half goals. Colin Jones recorded a hat trick, while Brad Kaltenegger and Tim Enno each scored twice. Andrew Hodges rounded out the scoring. The Royals finish the year with two straight wins and third in the VMSL CAT division.

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Dolphin swimmers thrive in friendly waters with strong showing at their own invitational meet With help from community sponsors and a motivated parent group, the Winskill Dolphins had a successful weekend in and out of the pool at their annual Lower Mainland Regional Swim Meet. In the water, 10-year-old Tai Long Singh (10) swam best times in the — 1500 metre and 400 freestyle, 200 individual medley and 200 backstroke. He also broke three Winskill Dolphins club records for boys 10 and under

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Christmas Calendar

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Holiday Helper

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Catering/Bartending

LARA CUISINE Christmas Gift Warehouse Sale Dec. 11, 18 & Dec. 22-24 10:30 am to 5:00 pm

• Candle Holders • Christmas Tree Ornaments • Unique Gift Items

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Build Results

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A28 The Delta Optimist December 22, 2010

EMPLOYMENT 1232

Drivers

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Hotel Restaurant

Highway - BC & AB

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Farm Workers

NURSERY WORKERS

The maintenance of plants, soil bagging, digging, heavy lifting outdoor work. Hourly wage $9.28/hr. 50 hours per week, Monday to Sat. Feb. to June. Sunnyside Nursery Ltd. Applications by phone 604-943-9712 or by fax 604-943-1879, attention Rene. Must have 6 mos. experience in the maintenance of plants and outdoor work.

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General Employment

2060 TSAWWASSEN Now Hiring

HOSTS

Day and Evening Apply in person

Monday, December 27th only between 2pm-5pm Flexible shifts We offer: Full Training Competitive Wages and Benefits If you are enthusiastic, energetic and can work in a high volume team environment apply in person asking for Randy, Andrew or Carmen

1199 - 56th Street, Tsawwasssen EXP’D GLAZIER’S

for well established Glass Shop in Delta. Fulltime, Mon-Fri. 8am-4:30pm, wages negotiable, good benefits. Drivers license a must. Call 604-250-0711 Personal Trainer Certification Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer. Government Financial Aid may be avail. 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education.

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Postmedia Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember. Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad. Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment. If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

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Teachers/ Instructors

BASIC COMPUTER INSTRUCTOR 2 hours required for Seniors Tues & Thurs afternoons. Please email: mckeecentre@dccnet.com Attention: Arla

1310

Trades/Technical

ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICE INC. is looking for experienced Drilling Rig, & Coring personnel for all position levels. Drillers, Coring Drillers $35. - $40.20.; Derrickhands $34., Motorhands $28.50; Floorhands, Core Hands, Helpers $24. - $26.40. Plus incentives for winter coring! Telephone 1-888-ENSIGN-0 (1-888-367-4460). Fax 780-955-6160. Email: hr@ensignenergy.com

THOMPSON BROS. (Constr.) Group

is seeking Journeymen Heavy Duty Mechanics as well as Servicemen. Experience with Mining and Road Building Equipment is an asset. Fort McMurray area. Camp work. Please fax resume to (780) 962-3903 or e-mail tbclhr@thompsonbros.com No phone calls please.

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Richmond

RICHMOND - $435,000, High ceiling, hardwood floor, fireplace, fenced yard & patio, SS appl. Free recorded msg 1-800-591-1037 ID# 7100 Mac Realty RICHMOND - $488,000, South view, Best layout, balcony, hardwood floor, S/S appls, 2 pkg. Free recorded msg 1-800-591-1037 ID# 7102 Mac Realty

6008-34

Houses - Sale

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Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Sry Sullivan Mews ground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935 id5136 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198

Vancouver East Side

BRAND NEW 1 br +den, 1 bath, 2nd flr, Kingsway/Nanaimo, balc. 627sf, prkg, completion date May 2011, $385,000, 604-879-4325

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Real Estate

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GRAD DRESS ALERT!!

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Fuel

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Lumber/Building Supplies

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Wanted to Buy

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3040 Daycare Centres Creation Station Daycare Reasonably Priced, Quality, Licensed Group Care. Daily structured programs includes preschool & school-age program. Large fenced playground & indoor gym.

604-940-8077

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JACK RUSSELL pups smooth m/f, dewormed, 1 shots, tails docked, view parents, $450. 604-701-1587

KING CHARLES/COCKER X POODLE, Vaccinated, Dewormed, 604-812-8414

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Cats

RAGDOLLS & Exotic X Kittens 604 590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com POMERANIAN TEACUP babies + Mom. First shots, dewormed, dew claws. $750+. 604-581-2544

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POODLE/SCHNAUZER X Great Xmas gift. doc’d tails, declawed. 2M/5F. 604-951-6890

Dogs

PUGS PUREBRED, no papers, 2 blk, 2 fawn, 2 fem, 2 male $850. ready Dec 29. 604-796-2227

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $350+. 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

Real Estate Investment BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog Puppies. Available January 4th. Langley. $950, $100 deposit to choose now. 778-241-5504.

Recreation Property

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Cares! The Delta Optimist has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to ﬁnding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog Pups, vet ✔. Ready for Xmas! $950. Chwk. 1-604-794-3561

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Accounting/ Bookkeeping

Accounting & Bookkeeping Services Income Tax Preparation

Ladner 30+ Years Experience SIBERIAN HUSKY Timberwolf pups, $1,100. 250-295-6280 normanstd@yahoo.com

WEST HIGHLAND Terrier pups, ready to go.. first shots, vet checked $1100.00 604 830 6998

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Metaphysical

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Travel Destinations

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Business Services

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Financial Services

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Business Opps/ Franchises

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Legal Services

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Money to Loan

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How to write a classiﬁed ad that works.

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Dogs

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PIT BULL Pups. Blue Nose, Razors Edge/Gotti Lines. $800 1000. Call/text (1)-604-819-6006

3508

PIT BULL puppies male & female 1st shots, dewormed $350. View parents. Phone 604-701-1587

AMERICAN COCKER spaniels cuddly, child friendly, 1st shots vet checked,$700 cash 604-823-4393

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CHIHUAHUA X YORKIE PUPPIES. Small size. Vaccinated. $575. 604-588-5195

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Recycler

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Dogs

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com

4 SHELVES, cupboard closed doors, white 59.5 Height 12 deep, 25 wide. 604-948-9417

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3508

ELECTRIC ORGAN. Free, U-pick up. 604-946-7555

FULL YEAR SEASONED Alder, Birch & Maple Firewood, Split & Delivered. 604-825-9264

REAL ESTATE Condos/ Townhouses

Audio/Video/ Computers

NISHIKA 35 mm 3D camera. Never Opened. $50 each. 604-946-1437

Class 1 Drivers & Owner Operators Req. Please fax resume & Commercial “N” Print Abstract to: 1 888 778-3563 jobs@bstmanagement.net tel # 604-214-3161

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Buying or Renting, ﬁnd a great place to call home.

December 22, 2010 The Delta Optimist A29

SUDOKU 7010

Personals

Fun By The Numbers

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RENTALS 6508

Apt/Condos

6508

Apt/Condos

6508

Apt/Condos

QUIET CLEAN 1 br avail Dec. 1, Tsaw. near ammens, park like setting, carpets, References required, no pets 778-316-3401

CHOOSE YOUR NEW HOME FROM OUR LIST OF WELL MAINTAINED AND MANAGED SUITES!

TSAWWASSEN

Tsawwassen Terrace Are your looking for a 2 bedroom in a well maintained building? Bldg is located on 16th Ave and is close to the bus, shops and the beach. To view please call 604-943-7666

Kelly Court

1 bedroom suite available in small bldg located near shops, school, bus stop and rec centre. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes, heat and hot water. Bldg consists of new windows and sliding doors. To view please call 604-782-4326

Kerry Court

1 and 2 bedroom suites available in a quiet well maintained bldg, Rent includes 2 appl., drapes, heat and hot water. Located close to school, shopping centre and bus route. To make an appt. to view please call 604-943-1487

Shawnigan

1 and 2 bedroom suites available in a clean and quiet building. Located 1 block from shopping mall and on bus route. Minutes from parks and beach area. For more info or to view please call 604-943-0002

Century Village and Tsawwassen Manor Beautiful complex consisting of 6 bldgs. & water fountains. 1 & 2 bedroom suites, include drapes, wall to wall carpets, balconies, elevators, and wheel chair access. Tsaw. Manor includes heat. Close to beach, parks, recreation centre & school. To make an appt to view please call 604-948-9111

Peninsula Property Management LADNER

River House Residence Sunset over Marina & Deas Island with River and Mountain views. Beautiful executive 2 bedroom, s/s appliances, extra large sundeck, maple kitchen, granite bar, large separate liv rm & dinrm. Mst/bdrm offers f/p, 5 pc ensuite, soaker tub and dbl shower. N/S, N/P Available Now $2100 RENTED - Warm Family Home Great split home, newly renod interior, kitchen, bathroom. Spacious, h/w, 2 gas f/p, 5 appl, rec room. Private west-facing backyard, close to schools and park. N/S, N/P Available Dec 1st. $2400

TSAW EXEC Lrg 2 & 3 br, 2 bath, all appls, incls w/d & f/p, heat, prkg, suit adults, n/p, no BBQ, starting @ $1550 604-943-6163.

Tsawwassen, CASA DEL SOL 1 BR’S from $750 +, avail Jan. 1, incls heat & H/W, carpets, drapes, 2 appl, 2 elevators, under ground parking avail. Please Call 604-943-8954 or 604-488-4733

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Furnished Accommodation

1 BR, cozy garden level, furn, Tsaw suit 1 ns, np, own entry, $700 incls, 604-948-9910

6540

Houses - Rent

Call Doug (604) 536-0220

www.rentinfo.ca

DELTA WEST

4895-55B St, Ladner Bach, 1 & 2 BR, Available. Spacious suites, balconies, rent incls heat & hot water, prkg available. Refs. N/P.

CALL 604 946-1094 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

PROGROUP PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 604-948-1966 THE SAHALLEE 2 br+family room, 2 bath, 1650sf, Golf course view, Tsawwassen finest, infloor heating, hot water, gas incl’d. $2150. avail now.

www.househunting.ca

6565

Office/Retail Rent

Tsawwassen ● Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall has prime retail spaces available in various sizes. ● Windsor Woods – unit #5 – 1,057 sq. ft. ● Century Square Three Commercial/Office Spaces available 291 sq ft, 640 sq ft and 1658 sq ft. For more information call Tina or Sandra at Century Group 604-943-2203

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Westport

Harbourside

Affordable 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites in the heart of Ladner Village. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, drapes and hot water. Shops and bus stop nearby. To view or for more info please call 604-946-9268 Sorry No Pets or BBQs References Required WWW.CENTURY GROUP.CA/

Moving Out?

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SUDOKU

Fun By The Numbers

Here's How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a Sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must ﬁll each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can ﬁgure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Like puzzles? Then you'll love Sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your Sudoku savvy to the test!

Suites/Partial Houses

BOUNDARY BAY, 1BR large steps to beach, shared wd, $850 +1/3 utils, ns, np, 604-943-4134 2 BR bsmt, large, full bath, Ladner, 4 appls, yard, $900+1/3 utils, ns, Now, 604-765-3642 LADNER. Reno’d 1 BR. Suits 1. Ns/np, shared laundry, $775/mo incls utils Jan. 1, 604-916-5164 MUST SEE 2 Bdrm lower house, garage, w/d, f/p, $1300 incl util Suits quiet adult/couple 946-9976

CENTRAL TSAW 3 br bungalow, + garage, walk to park &shops, $1900+util. Feb 1, 604-943-0924

MOVING?

LADNER CENTRAL Clean 2600 sqft 4 BR, 3 BA, 2 f/p, prkg, deck, full bsmt. Near ammens, schls, park, bus. Refs, NS, NP. $1,700 avail Jan 1. 604-719-0080. STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● COQUITLAM - 218 Allard St. 2 bdrm HANDY MAN SPECIAL!!! HOUSE, bsmt/2 sheds....$888/M NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 suite 2 f/p,Long term finance, new roof, RT-1..$1,288/M SURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 5 bdrm HOUSE w/2 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre lot with views... $1,688/M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen (604)786-4663 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

ACROSS

Call 604-630-3300 to place your ad

LADNER 2 bdrm suite available in well maintained bldg. Great location near shops, school and bus routes. Rents include 2 appliances, carpets, drapes and hot water. To view this suite, please call 604-946-9268

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A30 The Delta Optimist December 22, 2010

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Scrap Car Removal

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8130

Handyperson

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8160

Lawn & Garden

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Delta PC Service & Consulting

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Drywall

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• Yard Clean-Ups • Pruning • Gutters • Landscaping

• Xmas Lights • Hedges • Rubbish Removal • Odd Jobs

Professional Electrical Services Panel Upgrades – Renos

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Handyperson

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8185

Moving & Storage

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8250

Roofing

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Angela Wells

CASCADIA PAINTING

Interior & Exterior WCB & Liability Insured www.CascadiaPainting.ca

PAINT RITE BY RICH

Electrical

VANSON LECTRIC

Painting/ Wallpaper

604-943-4024

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Computer Services

8195

For all your Painting needs!

Richard Ryan

604-946-4889 604-649-4930

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8220

Plumbing

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Renovations & Home Improvement

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8225

Power Washing

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Rubbish Removal and Recycling

778-668-4285

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8250

Rubbish Removal

'You Call It, We Haul It!'

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8255

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8250

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Tiling

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8315

Tree Services

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