Delta Optimist December 4 2013

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South Delta Sun Devils celebrate match point against Earl Marriott to capture their second straight B.C. AAAA Girls Volleyball Championship on Saturday night in Penticton. For coverage see pages 41-42

Old and new usher in the holidays

A new holiday tradition was launched in Ladner Village last week while old favourites are set to return this weekend.

The Ladner Business Association’s first-ever Christmas Tree Festival last Thursday evening got the season going with entertainment by Tony Barton Tony Barton and others.

Holiday merriment continues this Friday evening when the carol ships sail into Ladner Harbour. They make a return appearance on Saturday.

Saturday is also the day of the annual Breakfast with Santa at the Ladner Community Centre.

• See Page 40 for photos and Layar video from the tree fest, while Page 38 has details of the weekend events.

Residents rally against towers Proposal prompts demonstrations on both sides of the border BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Residents opposed to an application to build radio transmission towers just across the border in Point Roberts held rallies on both sides of the line Sunday.

The early afternoon protest saw almost 150 South Deltans gather on 56th Street, not far from the border, while a simultaneous rally in Point Roberts drew an even bigger crowd.

They were trying to raise awareness about a highly controversial proposal by BBC

Broadcasting Inc. to construct five 45-metre (150-foot) steel towers at an undeveloped lot just south of the border with Tsawwassen.

SCAN WITH TO REVEAL PHOTOS & VIDEO Noting the towers have been a huge problem in Ferndale, Wash., David Bowyer told the Optimist the company behind the application is shameful in trying to build them in the middle of a residential area.

An engineering report submitted by the applicant notes BBC sought a new transmitter site “that would relieve Ferndale residents of the problems that the current location has caused in an effort to repair ties with a community that no longer wants a transmitter site and is unwilling to support the station.”

The biggest concerns centre on the interference towers cause for household electronic devices.

One of the criteria for the new site was an area of lower populaSee TOWERS page 3

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Residents lined 56th Street near the border Sunday to show their opposition to proposed radio towers in Point Roberts.

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Fire guts rural Ladner home Faced with a fully engulfed house, it takes firefighters two hours to extinguish the blaze BY

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A Ladner farm house suffered extensive damage after a fire last week.

The fire broke out late Thursday afternoon at the house in the 4100-block of 88th Street.

Delta Fire Department Deputy Chief Ken Sim said the call came in as a fridge on fire and the house was already fully engulfed when crews arrived on scene.

One person had to be treated for smoke inhalation, but there were no other injuries, he said.

Sim said it took crews a couple hours to extinguish the blaze.

The fire is still under investigation. Sim said investigators were on scene Thursday and were back again Friday.

“It’s going to take some work to find the cause,” he said.

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This home on 88th Street in East Ladner suffered extensive damage in a fire last Thursday afternoon.

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FortisBC expanding Tilbury LNG facility $400 million expansion to provide transportation customers cleaner alternative to diesel BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

The provincial government has paved the way for a huge FortisBC liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant expansion in Delta.

The province announced last week it’s supporting FortisBC’s proposed $400 million expansion of its Tilbury LNG facility by waiving the standard requirement for a review by the B.C. Utilities Commission as well as lowering a gas dispensing fee that had been recommended by the commission.

The expansion is primarily aimed at the growing interest by the transportation sector to use LNG, so the province will also provide increased incentives to

convert.

The moves position FortisBC to provide LNG to transportation customers as a cleaner alternative to diesel, according to the government, adding the facility is expected to be providing LNG fuel by mid-2016.

“Government wanted to get out of the way and allow the transportation fuel component of the LNG industry develop quickly,” said Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett. “This $400-million investment in FortisBC’s Tilbury LNG Facility will build B.C.’s marketplace for the world’s cleanest fuel, LNG, and create over 300 personyears of employment in the Lower Mainland.”

Minister of Natural Gas Development Rich Coleman

TOWERS from page 1 tion density, but the presence of Tsawwassen has been left off the application. The report also mentions Point Roberts is seen as acceptable because it’s “economically depressed” and has several suitable parcels.

Point resident Suzanne Rosser, a member of the Point Roberts Conservation Society and the coalition

group Stop the Towers, said residents in her area are concerned their community will be viewed as an industrial zone and dumping ground for unwanted transmission facilities.

“When the Verizon tower was proposed for Point Roberts, most of the neighbourhood didn’t think much of it, thinking they would finally get cell phone

said B.C. has a vast supply of natural gas to meet global demands and local markets.

John Walker, president and CEO of FortisBC, said the expansion would result in increased LNG supply,

creating opportunities for industrial users and remote communities.

The plan still requires FortisBC board approval and additional regulatory and environmental permits and approvals, includ-

ing the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission.

In operation since 1971, the LNG plant at Tilbury cools natural gas into a liquid state for storage. It’s then converted back into gas vapour and delivered by pipeline during periods of high demand. It’s also delivered by tanker truck to customers.

The current storage tank at Tilbury can hold 0.6 billion standard cubic feet.

The expansion includes another storage tank that can hold up to one billion standard cubic feet.

The proposal already has zoning approval from Delta.

FortisBC says its plant has a variety of special features designed for the safe handling of liquefied natural gas.

service. I said, ‘Beware of what you want because once you put it here, there’s going to be others.’

“Sure enough, Verizon did get to be constructed there, however, it only serves about 20 per cent of the population, while now all the consortiums are staking a claim.”

The towers would transmit South Asian radio station KRPI, AM 1550, which broadcasts from Richmond.

The FCC last year grant-

ed a construction permit for the towers but a conditional use permit is still required from Whatcom County.

Opponents have hired a lawyer to challenge the FCC decision. Residents here want Industry Canada to urge the FCC to review the application due to the omission of Tsawwassen in the application.

Andrew Skotdal, a consultant for the radio station, told The Vancouver Sun in an emailed statement that

KRPI “is looking forward to addressing all of the issues soon.”

He previously noted that Tsawwassen residents weren’t included in site maps because KRPI was following the rules of Whatcom County, under which it was only obligated to consider residents of that jurisdiction.

Whatcom County’s planning department is expected to release its recommendation in the next few weeks.

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FortisBC’s proposed expansion of its Tilbury LNG facility would include a second massive storage tank.

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FHA to measure impacts of health unit changes

Local parents concerned over erosion of services BY

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A local parent concerned about changes to the South Delta Public Health Unit says the message about the future of health care in the community appears mixed.

Niamh Plaxton and several other residents met with Fraser Health officials, including CAO Dr. Nigel Murray, late last month to discuss a plan to amalgamate staff at the South Delta unit with the unit in North Delta. The South Delta centre in the Ladner civic precinct is to be maintained as a “satellite” location.

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Users of the South Delta Public Health Unit held a rally in October in response to pending changes. questions and we do feel they were pretty transparent,” said Plaxton, who organized a rally in October to protest the changes.

“We wanted to let them know that people here are generally very happy with the public health service that has been delivered in South Delta. That’s why people were concerned when they heard about changes.”

She said they were informed all nurses will be located out of the North Delta unit, however they will travel to Ladner to deliver services at certain times. The amalgamation will result in several nursing layoffs.

Plaxton said drop-in services will be available but will be reduced once the changes go into effect next month.

The FHA confirmed all mandated services will continue, but those currently available by phone will be done by nurses situated in North Delta.

“It’s definitely a loss, although officially it’s not a loss,” Plaxton said.

She noted drop-in sessions for new mothers, for example, have been reduced to a couple of hours per week in Ladner, which could be difficult for those struggling with issues or with unidentified post-partum depression.

Noting a speech therapist position has been eliminated altogether, Plaxton said she was told there were no plans to announce the changes publicly because the FHA felt there would be no noticeable change in service.

“We asked them what do they have in place to measure that. It became clear during our discussions that there were no plans in place to measure whether the restructuring was a success

in terms of that presumption we wouldn’t notice any change in the level of service.

“We were encouraged they did commit to measuring this, and are open to input from South Delta residents how this might be measured, and additionally they agreed to meet with us in the future to discuss the results.”

Plaxton said losing actual bodies in the unit, even though services are to be maintained, will likely result in some kind of impact.

She said while there isn’t an active community organization dealing with health care issues in South Delta, the fact many people quickly joined a Facebook group she helped start, as well as the large crowd that showed up at the rally, shows residents are deeply in tune with the issues.

“Our fear is that they’re boiling the frog. They’re not coming in and doing big cuts all at once. It’s bitby-bit, slice-by-slice, and before we know it, the frog is boiled and it’s done, but we hadn’t noticed the water getting any hotter,” she said.

When the meeting was confirmed, the health region issued a statement saying, “Fraser Health is committed to maintaining the integrity and availability of public health in Delta. Our first priority is to ensure the health and wellness of people in the community and our intent is to enhance our ability to meet the demand for services across the community.”

The South Delta Public Health Unit, one of 18 currently operated by the region, provides a variety of services from breastfeeding clinics and HIV/AIDS/ hepatitis support to chronic disease prevention and tuberculosis testing.

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DOVE is working to end violence against women Group to mark National Day of Remembrance in Delta BY

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A local community group is once again taking its antiviolence message out to the community this week as the nation recognizes a day devoted to action on violence against women.

Friday, Dec. 6 marks the 24th anniversary of the murder of 14 women, and another 13 were wounded, at Montreal’s Ecole Polytechnique. The victims were shot simply for being women.

Since 1991, the day has been recognized as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and this year the DOVE (Delta Opposes Violence Everywhere) committee is getting out to bring public awareness to the issue of violence against women.

DOVE is a committee of community agencies that work together to end violence in relationships.

The committee includes representatives from

How to help victim of violence: • Talk to her and help her open up. Be patient as it may take several times before she confides in you.

• Be empathetic, attentive and respectful.

• Listen to her and believe what she tells you. Do not judge or criticize.

• Reassure her that the abuse is not her fault.

• Help her to stay safe — use a code word to signal when she is in danger.

• Call 911 for her if needed.

• Encourage her to use local services that can offer specialist support and advice.

• Encourage her to think about her safety and the needs of her children.

• Focus on supporting her and building her self confidence.

Deltassist, Delta police victim services and domestic violence units, the school district, the Boys and Girls Club, Delta Mental Health and the Ministry for Children and Families.

The committee’s objective is to increase public awareness surrounding violence in any type of relationship and it works to reduce any gaps or duplications in services that may exist in the community.

To mark the day, DOVE

committee members will be at various locations around the community.

On Friday, the committee is hosting displays during the lunch hour at several local high schools, including South Delta Secondary.

As well, DOVE will be at the Save-on-Foods at Scottsdale Mall in North Delta that day.

On Saturday, the committee will set up at the Ladner Leisure Centre from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Roadblocks to keep roads safe over holiday season

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Delta police embark on annual CounterAttack campaign Delta police will be out Delta police will continue in force this month as the to be visible conducting annual CounterAttack cam- roving patrols in and around paign takes to the streets in drinking establishments as an effort to keep impaired a reminder for patrons to drivers off the road. not drink and then drive,” “In keeping with the Swallow said. strategic goal of havPolice are also ing the safest roads reminding resiin B.C., the Delta dents to call 911 Police Department is if you suspect a once again working drunk driver is on in partnership with the road.

ICBC to increase “Safety on our safety on our roads roads is everyand streets during one’s responsibilthis holiday season,” A/Sgt. Sarah ity,” Swallow said.

Swallow said department “The best gift you spokesperson A/Sgt. can give your famSarah Swallow. ily and friends this holiday The annual season is a safe ride home.”

CounterAttack program Operation Red Nose was runs throughout December out this past Friday and and into January.

Saturday for the first weekUsing roadblocks, which end of its annual holiday will be set up throughout season campaign.

Delta, officers will conduct Since 2002, the Delta checks aimed at drinking Gymnastics Society has and driving, however, they been the local host of the will also have an eye out award-winning national for other offences such as program that strives to keep distracted driving, speedthe roads safe during the ing and drivers not wearing holiday season while at seatbelts. the same time supporting “In addition to the traamateur youth sport in the ditional, static roadblocks, community.

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TED MURPHY

MURPHY’S LAW It’s been about a decade so I suspect both of us look a little longer in the tooth, but when you talk about change, the place we once shared is the one that has undergone the most profound transformation.

Those who have been associated with this newspaper for a while might remember the name Trevor Rate. Trev was a photographer for the Optimist for a number of years, an ex-pat Brit who never met a joke, or a pint, he didn’t like. I have many good memories of time spent with Trev, including his Benny Hill sense of humour that often got him in a mess of trouble.

I trade emails with Trev every so often and fired one off to him last month after Typhoon Haiyan ripped through the Philippines, where he’s been making his home for the last 10 years. Thankfully for him the storm struck 400 miles to the south, so he’s just fine, as are his son and the new lady friend in his life.

During the course of our back and forth Trev inquired about all the changes happening here, a place his heart has never really left. He continues to keep tabs on South Delta from afar, using our website to stay up to date on familiar people and places.

When I attempted to succinctly summarize everything that has taken place, as well as all that’s on the drawing board in these parts, it hit home at what a daunting list I was compiling.

I told Trev how the old Tsawwassen Golf and Country Club, a place we had played many enjoyable rounds together, has now become Tsawwassen Springs, complete with a sizable housing component. I listed developments on the Southlands and at Marina Gardens, a new highway and the prospect of a new bridge to replace the tunnel, an expanded container port with another on the way as well as all the supporting infrastructure, and the Tsawwassen First Nation’s massive development plans, including a pair of mega malls.

Many of the projects on that list are still in the planning or approval stages, so we haven’t really seen the impacts these undertakings will have on the community, but give it a few more years and their full force will become abundantly clear.

In one of the emails, my old friend said, judging from what he’s read and what I’ve told him, he might find it tough to recognize many parts of South Delta.

There are differences from a decade ago, to be sure, but, for the most part, I think he’d recall the place fondly.

If Trev doesn’t get back here soon, however, he could well be returning to a foreign place.

Addressing poverty goes well beyond doling out tax dollars TOM SIBA PUBLISHER’S PERSPECTIVE You must have heard by now: B.C.’s child poverty rate is a provincial embarrassment. At least so says First Call: B.C. Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition. They say they got their information from Statistics Canada for 2011. When their report was issued, it was the hot topic for a few days and then faded from the headlines.

I am sure the First Call people, whomever they might be, are well meaning. They are, after all, hosted by Family Services of the Lower Mainland, and supported by the United Way, the Vancouver Foundation, Vancity and the Health Sciences Association of B.C. First Call calls themselves “nonpartisan.” Unfortunately their 2013 Child Poverty Report Card reads like a screed put together by the far left wing of the New Democratic Party. Since the report has the support of the Social Planning and

Research Council of B.C., one must assume there are social planning proponents about.

One thing I’ve learned about members of this group is that they are humourless and don’t take well to opinions that are not aligned with their left wing group think.

So it is with some trepidation that I critique their effort.

Let’s give them the benefit of the doubt and say they got the numbers right. The way they did the calculations is somewhat vague in the report, but no doubt poverty is an issue to be addressed in many venues.

However, the report leaves a lot to be desired beyond clarity.

There are 16 recommendations in the report. Having told you they appear to be the work of the far left of the NDP, you can probably guess their main theme. That’s right. Dole out more taxpayers’ cash in any way possible.

The first two proposals of the 16 recommendations suggest an increase in the minimum wage to $12 per hour from the current $10.

(Didn’t know there were a lot of kids working for minimum wage.)

The next eight recommendations are for increases in a variety of benefits.

Recommendation #10 is to

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change the tax system by reducing income inequality. That must be social planning code for taxing away more of the earnings of people who work. I guess First Call aims to make us all poorer, so we could have more wards of the state.

The final six recommendations call for, among other things, money for daycare, tuition fees, more EI benefits, enhanced maternity leave and social housing.

Nothing on improving the economy or increasing the number of jobs in the province. Of course, the social planning proponents I have heard from don’t believe a good economy helps alleviate poverty.

Also nothing to enhance individual efforts to get out of poverty.

The proposals are not costed and there is no discussion on how to pay for the expanded list of government goodies, although that is probably hidden in recommendation #10 with altering the tax system.

The recommendations in the report do little to help people get out of poverty. The focus is to permanently dole out taxpayers’ money rather than dealing with the issues causing family poverty.

Unfortunately, not a very useful or well thought out report — but I’m sure they meant well.

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Letters to the Editor

SFPR makes it tough to get to Ladner Birthstone Locket ways and there was always this one piece that ran along the side of the highway that I could never quite fit in. It just ended beside the overpass above the railway.

Now I understand. This is the single lane that will now take me back to Ladner. It’s one little lane that weaves up and over this brand new highway. The only thing missing is the 50 km/h sign with a warning saying tractors have the right of way.

That got me thinking: What else might be wrong?

And here’s the clincher:

Let’s say you’re heading south to Ladner and miss the exit from Highway 99.

So you get off the SFPR going to the coal port because you see Highway 17 down there to your right and figure you’ll just make the quick little join and be back in Ladner in no time.

Nope. They won’t let you!

Let’s say you’re at the coal port and want to go back to Ladner on Highway 17. Nope. They won’t let you do that either! There is no connection from

the SFPR to go north on Highway 17.

They don’t want those big bad trucks, the same ones that are using the road now, and have been using it for ages, on the road. And how do you accomplish this? Just don’t build an access road, and not just for trucks, but for any vehicle.

I encourage anyone that has not looked at the maps on the South Fraser Perimter Road website to do so, and maybe they will notice something I have not.

Terry Henry

Tsawwassen doesn’t want Ferndale’s problems Editor: I would like to voice my strong opposition to the proposed relocation of the KRPI radio transmitter towers from Ferndale, Wash., to a location along the border in Point Roberts.

KRPI is relocating in light of continuing interference problems and to relieve Ferndale residents of the problems the current location has caused.

Regrettably, this move will simply relocate these same problems to the signifi-

cantly larger community of Tsawwassen.

The background interference coming through phones, TVs, stereos and Internet is well documented in Ferndale and will be experienced here in Tsawwassen. There is the potential of devaluation of homes and, most importantly, there are health concerns surrounding radio towers.

Who wants or deserves this?

Locating five large AM tower transmitters so close

to a residential community is absurd. These towers should be in a rural area.

This is the absolutely wrong location for these towers.

These towers will affect all residents of Tsawwassen, not just the homes along the border. The majority of residents of Point Roberts are opposed to the towers being built in their community and they are mounting opposition. We need to quickly join in with our neighbours to the south and bring our large Tsawwassen

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Editor: Re: Sky isn’t falling despite all those recycled arguments, letter to the editor, Nov. 27 Once again we have been subjected to a tirade from Firth Bateman discrediting the citizens of Tsawwassen who speak up for retaining the agricultural zoning on the Southlands.

He attempts to ridicule us by using phrases such as “the sky isn’t falling” and “complainers.” He tries to belittle us by inferring we haven’t done our homework or we don’t understand that

all questions of concern have been addressed.

Like the mayor, he thinks he is looking at the “big picture” and knows better than people “who don’t like change.” Well, he is wastefully wagging his vitriolic tongue.

A majority of people know, and understand, that Boundary Bay and the surrounding uplands are key components of the number one Important Bird Area in Canada.

The importance of the Southlands as an integral part of this environmen-

tally-sensitive area is recognized by famous wildlife artist Robert Bateman.

Robert Bateman wrote to Delta council voicing concerns about housing construction on the Southlands, stating that if the valuable farmland and ecosystem were affected by fill, water table disturbances and work on infrastructure, then, in his opinion, it would be a shortsighted and misguided act.

I guess Firth Bateman thinks he is just another “complainer.”

Susan Jones

Rotarians gratified by public’s support Editor: It’s great to live in South Delta. Service clubs play an integral part in our community, undertaking so many volunteer projects to give back. A few times over the past few weeks the residents have shown their appreciation.

The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen has been doing a beautification project in Diefenbaker Park over the past few weekends regardless of the wind and rain.

While Rotarians were slogging away in the rain, residents of South Delta would drive by, honk and give the thumbs up. A few parked on the side of the road and yelled out thanks, while one neighbour opened their home to 15 strangers (Rotarians), offering their solarium so there would be a warm, dry place to have lunch.

While selling lottery calendars in front of the supermarkets to raise funds so

we can do more community projects, we hear, “Thanks for the water park, we really enjoy it.” Comments like that give volunteers the drive to do more knowing the community is enjoying the use of the amenities and are grateful for all the volunteer hours and dollars spent in our community.

Thanks to all. Rotarians love to give back.

Leslie Abramson Rotary Club of Tsawwassen

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These conclusions match our experience in safely transporting coal for over 40 years.

This is important to us as unions because the mining and export of B.C. metallurgical coal for steel manufacturing in other countries is a critical part of the provincial economy, as is transportation of thermal coal.

It provides good, familysupporting jobs for thousands of our members, who along with their employers, pay municipal, provincial and federal taxes that support health care, education and other valuable government social programs we all depend on.

Overall, coal creates 26,000 direct and indirect jobs, $3.2 billion in economic activities and $715 million in tax revenues for the province and B.C. municipalities every year.

Recent comments in the media have questioned the mining and export of coal for a variety of reasons, including health.

We are not medical doctors but we are democratically elected by our members to be responsible for their health and safety.

And as the unions whose members mine, load and

transport coal by rail to ports and ship it overseas, we can say with certainty that coal dust and exposure have simply not appeared in our members as a health issue.

Safety is our primary concern and we believe the measures taken to limit and reduce coal dust exposure to far below levels established by government have ensured our members have safe workplaces.

Those workers and their families are also residents of Metro Vancouver and other B.C. communities who often live near the coal mines, rail lines and port facilities where they work. So we not only have responsibility for workers when they are on the job but when they go home as well.

Put simply, if our members’ health were adversely affected by coal or exposure to dust, we would know and we would be the first to demand action.

Unfortunately, the goals of many environmental groups and others who oppose coal port expansion go far beyond the issue of fugitive dust emissions.

Their objective is to end the extraction and use of coal, as well as other fossil fuels, over climate change issues.

Improvements can and are being made to more efficiently use coal for steel production and power, but to tell developing nations to shut down their factories and go home in the dark is fundamentally unfair. It would only cause huge economic hardship.

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The restoration of the Ladner United Church is most certainly a gift to each and every one of us in the community.

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Delta Land Use Contract Discharge By Law No. 7172 – (File No. LU006591)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Council Meeting to be held on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will consider third reading of Delta Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7172, which relates to the subject properties listed below.

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List is getting so long it doesn’t fit on one sheet

Sub-lists required to handle all that holiday preparation BARBARA GUNN

LIVING MATTERS Three weeks to go and my list is into overdrive.

The rest of the year, it’s under control. Buy yogurt, it might say. Return library books. Renew bus pass.

Get dry cleaning. Sweep driveway.

I deal with it easily. One thing goes on, another’s removed. It’s usually pretty simple.

Not so now. Now — and frankly, for the past couple of weeks — it’s so long, I need several pieces of paper.

Make icebox cookies.

Order turkey. Get wreath.

Hang lights. Write cards.

Find stockings. Buy gifts.

Wrap gifts. Get gifts in the mail.

You get the idea. I have a zillion Christmas things to do.

“Honey!” I called to my husband the other day. I

was in the den and he was in the kitchen, where my list happens to live.

“I need you to write something down!” I hollered. “Write down: PAPER BOY!” “Why?” he hollered back. “What’s up with the paper boy?”

“I need to get him a gift card!” I yelled. “And if it doesn’t go on my list, I’ll probably forget!”

Indeed, that happens — often. The only solution, I have found, is to write what I call “sub-lists,” secondary memos that might reside inside my purse or on my bedside table or in the car, serving as reminders until I can transfer the items to my master list.

At this time of year, I probably have eight or 10 lists — the subs, along with the master. Things tend to go on more than they go off, and often when I least expect it.

“Oh, my!” I said the other night, bolting upright in bed.

“WHAT’S GOING ON?” asked the husband, who’d

been woken from his slumber. “Did you hear something?”

“No,” I said. “I just remembered that I need to get more gift tags. Close your eyes because I need to turn on the light to write this on my sub-list.”

The husband, it must be noted, does not have a sublist, or even a master list, and tends to become exasperated when the list pops into my head — especially at two in the morning.

“Can’t you turn off the light and write that down in the morning?” he complained. “I’ll remind you.”

“No, you won’t,” I said.

“You’ll forget. That is — you’ll forget unless I make a note to remind myself to remind you to remind me about the gift tags.”

He sighed heavily, turned over and pulled his pillow over his head.

Don’t worry, I’ve told him several times, this is going to wrap up soon.

Things will calm down in just three weeks. Then it’s back to the yogurt and driveway.

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

Pursuant to Section 890(4) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolution on November 18, 2013, there will not be a Public Hearing for this bylaw.

Web Page Location: November 18, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04 AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the bylaw, detailed maps and other relevant information and regulations may be inspected at the office of the Community Planning and Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., (604-946-3380) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., and Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. from November 29, 2013 to December 9, 2013 exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

Interested residents have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the application at this time. Comments are to be received before 12:00 noon, December 9, 2013. Comments should be referred to: Mayor and Council The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca By the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta

13/12/2013

December 4, 2013 The Delta Optimist A15

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A16 The Delta Optimist December 4, 2013

Library budget for 2014 Brewster’s rising to $3.26 million

Holiday Wine Tasting

2% hike could have been larger if not for new formula

Join us for our annual Holiday Wine Tasting featuring 50 wines from around the world and a delicious assortment of Hors d’oeuvres.

December 5th, 2013 • 5:30pm-7:30pm

BY

JESSICA KERR

jkerr@delta-optimist.com

Delta council approved a two per cent increase to the municipality’s library budget for 2014 last week.

Last Monday night, civic politicians approved paying an additional $72,239 to the Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL), an increase of 2.26 per cent over 2013. It brings Delta’s total for 2014 to $3.26 million.

The FVRL establishes an annual budget for the provision of services across 15 municipalities in the region.

A funding formula is used to determine how much each municipality pays for library services.

Delta comes in at the higher end of the spectrum with only Langley Township ($3.74 million) and Abbotsford ($3.67 million) paying more.

The increase to next year’s budget could have been larger without the implementation of a new funding formula, which Delta agreed to earlier this year.

In July, civic politicians endorsed the revised formula, which has resulted in a net decrease of 1.5 per cent on Delta’s library budget. It works out to approximately $48,000, in savings that will be phased in over the next couple of years and allocated to enhancing Delta’s

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Delta will pay an additional $72,239 to the Fraser Valley Regional Library to run its three branches next year. library services.

The formula, called a true usage formula, was established more than 15 years ago. It has gone through several minor revisions over the years, but there were concerns regarding the process, transparency and financial equity.

That was evident the last couple of years when Delta council begrudgingly approved increases to its share of the library system.

In a report to council last week, Sean McGill, director of human resources and corporate planning, said the revised formula is “more transparent and equitable, and better reflects actual library usage.”

The modified formula is

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being phased in over two years, so the 2014 assessment is based equally on both the new and old formulas.

In a recent customer survey, Delta’s three libraries ended up near the bottom of the pack in terms of usage.

Six per cent of respondents said they usually visit the Ladner Pioneer library, while 4.6 per cent said they frequent the Tsawwassen branch the most. The George Mackie Library in North Delta came in just ahead of Ladner at 6.1 per cent.

The most popular library was Clearbrook in Abbotsford, which came in at 11.5 per cent. Only the City of Langley and Walnut Grove libraries came in behind Tsawwassen at 4.5 per cent each.

The survey of customers and non-users garnered 1,612 responses.

Drop us a line about your lights display Decking out your house with a bright ‘n shiny Christmas lights display this holiday season and want to let the rest of South Delta know about it?

Drop us a line via email (editor@delta-optimist.com) or Twitter (@DeltaOptimist) or on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ TheDeltaOptimist) and we’ll include your lights display in an upcoming edition of the paper.

Please include a brief description of your setup and your address.

Please send in submissions by Wednesday, Dec. 11.

December 4, 2013 The Delta Optimist A17

Greetings of the Season

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LADNER CENTRE CHRISTMAS DRAW ENTER TO WIN GIFT CERTIFICATES 1st Prize - $200 Save on Foods and $50 abc Restaurant 2nd Prize - $100 Save On Foods,$25 Mt. Fuji Sushi and $25 Mama Panda 3rd Prize - $50 Richlea Bakery 4th Prize - $25 Busy Bee Drycleaners and $25 Quiznos 5th Prize - $50 Liquor Store Contest Rules: Contest deadline Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Draw date Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Winners will be notified by phone.

Entries to be deposited in boxes provided at all Ladner Centre Stores. Prizes to be accepted as awarded.

A18 The Delta Optimist December 4, 2013

Greetings of the Season

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December 4, 2013 The Delta Optimist A19

Greetings of the Season

Be entertained by Carol Singers from Ladner Secondary High School Sunday, December 15th from 11am - 3pm Santa’s Helpers will be there handing out treats.

Enter the Ladner Centre Christmas Draw. Deposit entries available at all Ladner Centre stores. Entry deadline December 17, 2013 Dec 01-07 30% OFF Dec 08-14 20% OFF Dec 15-21 15% OFF Dec 06-12 50% OFF

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A20 The Delta Optimist December 4, 2013

Community Shopping A Gift for All Seasons Wild Bird Center • Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall

Visit the Wild Bird Center of Delta for all your holiday gifts!

Featuring:

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Lots of Cuddly Plush!

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December 4, 2013 The Delta Optimist A21

In the Heart of Town Boutique Blanche Intimates

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Enjoy personal attention as you shop in this European inspired Boutique and add flair to your look!

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Great gift ideas: Scarves • Jewellery • Pyjamas & more

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A22 The Delta Optimist December 4, 2013

Kids wake up Santa at Town Centre

PHOTOS BY

GORD GOBLE

Local youngsters took part in a holiday tradition last Saturday morning at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall when they yelled and screamed to wake Santa from his slumber. Kids then got to meet St. Nick as well as make seasonal crafts.

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A24 The Delta Optimist December 4, 2013

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The U11 Blaze Ladner girls soccer team, coached by Lynn McHugh, is collecting toy and food donations Saturday at the Holly turf field.

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dwillis@delta-optimist.com

A Ladner girls soccer team is collecting toys for Deltassist this Saturday at the Holly turf field.

Members of the U11 Blaze will be at the field from 12 to 5 p.m. to collect new, unwrapped toys that will go to less fortunate families through Deltassist’s Toy Depot Christmas program.

“Hopefully we can make Christmas extra special for some families that are in need,” said Alana Brown,

who has a daughter on the team.

The event is called Fill the Goal at Holly, she said, noting the team will decorate one of the nets at the field. Donations of food for the South Delta Food Bank will also be accepted.

Brown said the team is challenging coaches from other local squads to have their players donate a toy at the event.

The Holly turf field is at 4681-62nd St. For more information on the event contact Brown at 604-551-1583.

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A26 The Delta Optimist December 4, 2013

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

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A28 The Delta Optimist December 4, 2013 Coming Events

Trenant Park Pet Clinic has now moved Dr. Kevin Harris is pleased to announce that our location has now opened

Clubs & Groups "There will be a Santa at the Library story time on Friday, Dec. 6, from 11 - 11:30 a.m. at the Tsawwassen Library, 1321A-56th St. Call 604943-2271 for more info.

5080 Linden Drive (site of the former Ladner Animal Hospital)

We look forward to welcoming you and your furry family members at our new location.

604.940.0899

"Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers a Depression/Bi-Polar Support Group, for individuals with depression/ bi-polar or experiencing symptoms, on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. The next meeting takes place on Monday, Dec. 9 at the Tsawwassen Library. Please Call CMHA Delta to register for your first meeting at 604-943-1878.

"Bring the entire family to see the suspenseful puppet show Wake Up Santa on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the George Mackie Library, or Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library.

"Thinking of a New Year’s resolution? Visit the Ambassadors-Tsawwassen Toastmasters on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 7 - 9 p.m. at South Delta Little House, 5061-12th Ave. Join in as we provide a supportive, positive learning experience in which our members and welcomed, guests are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in a greater self-confidence and personal growth. For more info call Wendy Terriff 604-9482396. www.ambassadorstoastmasters.org "Canadian Mental Health Association Delta Offers a Family Support Group,

for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness, on the second and fourth Wednesday every month from 7 - 9 p.m. The next meeting takes place on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at Delta Hospital, 5800 Mountain View Blvd., Ladner (Education Room).

Call CMHA Delta for info at 604-943-1878.

Volunteer Opportunity?

Volunteer with Special Olympics Delta. We would like to welcome you into the world of Special Olympics Delta and help you understand the vital impact you will have on the lives of athletes - and the joy they will bring into yours. Please check out www.sobcdelta.org.

"On Wednesday, Dec. 11, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. the Delta Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Christmas luncheon at the River House Marina, Restaurant & Pub, 582569th Ave., Delta. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers. www.deltachamber.ca.

"Volunteers Needed - Delta Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe in Tsawwassen is looking for volunteers for all shifts. If you are interested or would like more information please call Sandy at 604-948-0660 ext 333.

"CMHA Delta is offering a therapeutic arts program for children 6-12 years old on Tuesdays, 4-5:30 p.m. in the Collaboration room at Delta Manor Education Centre, 4750-57th St., Ladner. Call 604-943-1878 for intake process.

"Sit ‘n Stitch at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Do you want to learn how to knit or crochet? Or are you an avid knitter, crocheter, quilter or weaver who wants to meet others and get inspiration or help? Drop by and enjoy the camaraderie of doing needlework with fellow crafters at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., on Mondays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

"Tsawwassen Badminton Club is a friendly and sociable drop-in Club (no upfront membership fees) and welcomes all adult players of all abilities. The Club meets on Mondays and Fridays at Delta Christian School, Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Informal coaching can be given if requested. We have three good courts so plenty of court time! Call Peter on 604-940-0844 for further information.

"Are you looking for a

"IODE Boundary Bay Chapter (a registered charitable organization) is seeking new members to help us in accomplishing our busy fall fundraising initiatives. Our chapter primarily supports organizations in the South Delta community. We meet the second Tuesday each month from Sept. through June.

If you are looking to make a difference in your community and have fun doing it, please call Diane at 604-948-3198 for further information or to attend our October meeting as a guest.

The website for B.C. is www.iodeinbc.ca.

"Learn to Row on the calm and beautiful waters of the Deas Island Slough.

Rowing is easy on the joints and provides a great workout... for life. Rowing programs available for teens, adults and adaptive athletes. For info please call 604-946-3074 or info@deltadeas.com.

"Ladner Navy League Cadets has on-going registration and information sessions throughout September from 7 to 8:30 p.m. upstairs at the Ladner Legion, 4896 Delta St., Ladner. Those with questions can contact navyleaguecadets@gmail. com or phone 604-3146806.

2014

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MERRY & BRIGHT and 4 games of fetch every single day!!!!

But I gotta have that Dog LicenCe so I can get home to enjoy it all IF I GET LOST!

CHRISTMAS PACKAGES Facial, Pedicure, Manicure $115 Pedicure, Manicure & Eyebrow Threading $60 All in studio services 10% of f Offer valid til January 31st, 2014

Check our website for locations to purchase your 2014 Dog Licence.

All dogs over six months are required to be licensed.

Save $10 if you buy before March 1, 2014.

Join us on Facebook

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www.delta.ca

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

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December 4, 2013 The Delta Optimist A29

Coming Events

"Christmas Lunch at noon, Friday, Dec. 6, KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen.

Call 604-943-0225, tickets $11 for members, $13 nonmembers.

"Come join the Philosophers’ Café discussion this Friday, Dec. 6, 1:30 - 3 p.m. at the McKee Senior’s Centre, 515547th Ave., Ladner, where we’ll be exploring the important topic of World Population Growth and Its Implications. No pre-registration necessary. Coffee/tea available for a $1 donation.

Call 604-946-1411 for further information.

"KinVillage Travel presents a Riverhouse Christmas dinner Monday, Dec. 9. Bus departs White Spot at 4 p.m. Departs McKee at 4:15 p.m. Return approximately 10:30 p.m.

Call 604-943-0225.

"Christmas Tea and Dance, Sunday, Dec. 15 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen.

604-943-0225. Admission by donation to the food bank. Please bring a plate of goodies to share.

"McKee Seniors Recreation Centre presents Denim & Diamonds - New Year’s Eve Gala on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Cash bar 5 p.m.; dinner 6-7 p.m. Catered by Metro Caterers. Dance to Sincerely Yours 7-10 p.m.

Celebrate the New Year at 9 p.m. Accepting donations to the Food Bank. Location: McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave. Phone 604-946-1411.

Special Events "Ladner United Church will be holding its annual Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 7, at the Harris Barn at Kirkland House.

"Santa’s visit to Cammidge House takes place Sunday, Dec. 8, 1 - 3 p.m. Children can enjoy the feeling of an old fashioned Christmas at Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Park. Each child receives goodie bag.

Draw for several prizes.

Refreshments served. No charge but donations wel-

come. Lots of parking.

Sponsored by Boundary Bay Park Assoc. Cammidge House Volunteers.

Information: Geof at 604943-1303.

ing photos from along the way. Opening reception: Dec. 10, 7 - 8:30 p.m. with light refreshments and a digital show with commentary.

"The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop Christmas Store, at 4830 Delta St., Ladner, runs until Dec. 21. You can find everything for your holiday and decorating needs. Hours are Monday 1 - 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Proceeds go to patient care & comfort and medical equipment at Delta Hospital. To donate or for information please call 604-946-1455 or check out www.deltahospitalauxiliary. org.

"Rejoice A Carol Celebration by Delta Community Choir, Tapestry, Delta Concert Band and quests. Dec. 7 and 8. For more information go to www.deltacommunitychoir. ca.

"On Saturday, Dec. 14, Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra’s Capriccio Strings will play some festive music at the Ladner Pioneer Library from 10:30 - 11 a.m., and the Wind Ensemble will perform at the Tsawwassen Library from 1 - 1:30 p.m.

"South Delta Artists Guild presents Big & Small at Gallery 1710 until Dec. 22.

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).

South Delta

Heels Company * GIFT CERTIFICATE *

Arts "From Here to There and Back Again, Dec. 1 - 30, at Tsawwassen Library, 1321A St., Tsawwassen.

Tsawwassen photographer Ursula Easterbrook will exhibit prints of her five month trip in her Westfalia crossing Canada to Newfoundland and Labrador and back, featur-

Shoes Love is True Love!

Seniors

$20 off

1 per Customer valid for 1 pair of Regular priced shoes

1 pair of regular priced shoes

Expiries December 31, 2013

104 - 4841 Delta Street, Ladner Corner of Delta & Bridge St. in the ❤ of Ladner Village 604.200.3069 • southdeltaheels@gmail.com

Ladner United Church’s

A Healthy Mouth for Everyone is Fundamental to Healthy Living Since 1988, proudly providing our community and beyond a Complete Removable Denture Service, including Dentures on Implants.

December 7, 2013 10:00am to 2:00pm

Prompt emergency repairs and Home/Hospital ospital Visits.

Silent Auction items including gift baskets • New craft items • Baking • Fudge • Preserves • Collectibles • Bottle mania • Christmas mugs with your lunch New activities for the children

NO REFERRALS NECESSARY Denturists are Denture Specialists

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Denturist/Denturologiste 4960 Bridge Street, Delta, BC, V4K 2K1

Season...

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The Harris Barn - 4140 Arthur Drive, Ladner -THIS YEAR ONLY

Share the Magic of the

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Per Person Adult

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$20.95 PER PERSON

Why cook when you can choose from over 150 delicious items and leave the clean up to us!

Christmas Day Dinner Buffet

Luncheon

December 25th • 3pm - 7pm

Mistletoe

Tuesday, December 10th • 11am - 3pm Treat your staff to a great holiday party!

6005 Highway 17A, Delta 604.946.4404 www.deltainn.com Contact the Frontdesk to book

A30 The Delta Optimist December 4, 2013

COLOURFUL, BRIGHT BEAUTIFUL CALENDARS

C’est Moi has some wonderful gift items ready for you to pick up.

Michael Kors hat, glove and scarf set, monogrammed in grey or black combo.

Michael Kors leather gloves at $98.00.

Michael Kors leather multi-function wristlets

BUY TWO GET A THIRD ONE FREE

starting at $88.00 and much more to choose from!

c’est moi

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OR 20% OFF ANY ONE

albany books

604.943.3332

*in store stock only

“Your neighbourhood book store”

1240 - 56th St., Tsawwassen 604.943.2293

Professional Grooming for Dogs STUDIO ONE PET GROOMING

Serving South Delta for over 40 years Small, Medium & limited Large size dogs

5669 12th Avenue 604-943-7812

EXPERIENCE

TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU...

HOLIDAY JOY

$100

CASH BACK

on our latest featured frames with fully coated prescription lenses.

Ask for details.

PLUS

$100

IRIS CARD

Applicable towards future purchase.*

Handy Drive-up Window since in back lane

“Serving the Community since 1963”

Tsawwassen Cleaners 1202D - 56th Street, Tsawwassen | 604.943.7844

Dr. Lucie Martineau, Dr. Daniel Davies, Dr. Shafiq Jiwani, Optometrists *Offer valid until December 24, 2013. Visit IRIS for more details.

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under The Big Glass Roof

Tsawwassen Shopping Centre 604-943-2124

Store front in the courtyard

December 4, 2013 The Delta Optimist A31

604-943-8749 Tsawwassen Shopping Centre

South Delta’s Premier Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Tasting Room ...

Give a Gift of Health and Flavour this Holiday Season

Need Ornaments?

Beautiful selection of great gift ideas

MORE TOYS THAN

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A32 The Delta Optimist December 4, 2013

In the Community

Ladner United moves Christmas bazaar to Harris Barn this year

PHOTO BY

Rev. Jim Short shows off some of the themed baskets up for grabs at Ladner United Church’s Christmas Village Bazaar.

GORD GOBLE

Ladner United Church’s Christmas Village Bazaar has a new venue this year — the Harris Barn.

Themed baskets (A Taste of Delta is one example) will be set up “front and centre” at the restored barn, notes bazaar co-ordinator Pat Rogers. There will be over 60 baskets in the silent auction.

A new feature this year includes guests having the chance to have their pictures taken for free in a “living nativity pageant” outside. Costumes will be provided and the photos will be emailed to the participants.

Also, bricks from Ladner United’s chimney will be available in the silent auction or as a keepsake for $10 each.

The church is currently being restored and renovated.

Hungry shoppers will be able to get lunch at the event. Baking, preserves and candy will be available too.

There will be a free door prize as well.

The bazaar will be held Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Harris Barn (on the Kirkland House site), 4140 Arthur Dr., Ladner.

Name: Hans Age: 77 Occupation: Retired What are the activities? Length Swimming and Water Volleyball Where and when does this take place? Ladner Leisure Centre,Tuesday & Thursday from 8:30-10am.

How often do you participate? Twice a week.

How long have you been involved? Six months.

Why did you get involved in this activity? Initially I became involved for a cardio workout after having bypass surgery.

What do you like best about this activity? The length swimming is an all-around good workout.Volleyball is really fun.

It is a pick-up game with other patrons in the pool.

How does it benefit your life? It keeps keep me healthy, and overall I feel better.

What other things do you do to keep active? I play Pickleball twice a week and walk the Stanley Park seawall weekly.

Did you know that swimming is easy on the joints and uses most of the major muscle groups, as well as offering a good cardiovascular workout? Length swimming is offered every day at the Ladner Leisure Centre, with a minimum one lane available.

If you are new to length swimming, consider attending during the non-peak times, weekday afternoons from 1-3pm. You can speak with a lifeguard for some helpful advice and tips on how to get started. Or, to swim effectively and get the most out of your swim workouts, sign up for some Red Cross Adult Learn to Swim lessons or Adult Stroke/Workout lessons.

If you would like more information on public swim schedules, learn to swim lessons or other activities for Seniors in Delta, visit www.delta.ca or call (604) 952-3000.

December 4, 2013 The Delta Optimist A33

EVERY SAT & SUN 10AM-8PM

ALL CHECKOUT

Spend $250 and receive a

LANES

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Sunlight liquid laundry detergent ea

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3.97

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Bakeshop fresh bread

white or 100% whole wheat, sliced or unsliced, 450 g 203448 46038382948

Smart Ones Signature or Gourmet entrees

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96

3

Boursin soft spreadable cheese

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Classico pasta sauce

Carnation hot chocolate 2.15 kg

product of Western provinces, Canada no. 1 grade 794604 64664

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Tenderflake products selected varieties, frozen, 255-397 g

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Campbell’s condensed soup

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44.99

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Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. No rainchecks. No substitutions on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/™ The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this flyer are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2013 Loblaws Inc. * we match prices! Applies only to our major supermarket competitors’ flyer items. Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us based on a number of factors which can vary by store location. We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitor’s flyer advertisement. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES (note that our major supermarket competitors may not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes) and in the case of fresh produce, meat, seafood and bakery, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us). We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.).

We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this program at any time.

Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.

superstore.ca

A34 The Delta Optimist December 4, 2013 ®

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December 4, 2013 The Delta Optimist A35 In the Community

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Christmas IN SOUTH DELTA

SOUTH DELTA BAPTIST CHURCH Wednesday, December 18, 7:30pm Gordon Gerrard conductor Christopher Gaze host UBC Opera Ensemble EnChor

The VSO’s TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS concerts feature beautiful, heartwarming Christmas music and carols at the South Delta Baptist Church.

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Kingdom Harvest Ministries International, a local church’s international ministry, along with Global Emergency Missions Society, shipped a container full of supplies, including blankets, clothing, vitamins, medicine, medical equipment, personal care items and more, to the Philippines last week. The country was rocked by a major typhoon last month that killed thousands. KHMI is the international ministry for Destiny Centre in Tsawwassen. Darcy and Glenda Dubé are pastors there.

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A36 The Delta Optimist December 4, 2013

ROTARY CLUB OF LADNER

23 ANNUAL TV AUCTION rd

Saturday, December 7th, 2013 on Delta Cable 4 Live coverage 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Bid online at www.rotaryladner.org now OR Watch Delta Cable December 7th and bid by phone 778-434-3079 The annual Rotary TV Auction is set for Saturday, December 7 on Delta Cable 4 with a new twist this year. The live coverage will be the same and is from 11 am to 3 pm but interested bidders can begin bidding now by going to www.rotaryladner.org. Also slightly changed this year are the auction rules, see the Auction Rules box on this page.

R O TA RY T V A U C T I O N

There are 250 items that can either be a great buy for yourself or you can do a little Christmas shopping saving time and money. Along with the Rotary Club of Ladner proceeds will also be going to Delta Life Skills Society, Tourism Delta and Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre.

1

Bugatti Black Portfolio

KPU Alumni Association

$40.00

2

If Only I had Said That VI - Peter Legge

Anonymous

$29.95

3

Vancity Gift Bag (inc $75 visa gift card)

Vancity

4

Rotary Calendar

KPU

$125.00

5

Home Video Monitor

Cran & Company

$150.00 $120.00

$20.00

6

Golfer Package

Raymond James

7

Sharkey’s Member Cards

Andrea Faustaci

$25.00

8

Primerose Gift Certificate

Primerose Restaurant

$60.00

9

Tim Horton’s Gift Card

10 Canuck’s Tickets

Mike Storey (Ideal Door Ltd.) Delta Funeral Home

$25.00

AUCTION RULES:

Online Bidding • Bidding is now open and will close at the time stated in the item listings.

• Minimum bids are set in increments based on the value of the item.

• The user with the highest successful bid “wins” the auction and the ability to purchase the item.

Bidders may use Proxy Bidding. Definition: Proxy Bidding - An automatic method of bidding that increases your bid to the next lowest price when another user bids on the same item. Your bid is increased until your maximum bid amount is reached or the auction ends.

• Winners will be sent an invoice for payment shortly after the item closes payment can be made online or at pick up with Visa, MasterCard or PayPal. No cash or Cheques will be accepted • Successful bidders will be notified by email and given details on the location of item pickup in Tsawwassen. All items must be picked up on Sunday, December 8th from 11-2pm (you will be given the location after winning) • Registered bidders can view bid history on items they bid on & see the winning bid. If there is a tie, the winning bid will be the “earliest” bid placed.

Phone Bidding • Dec 7th from 11am-3pm Rotarians will be assisting bidders by phone.

• Bids taken by phone will not be complete until inputted into the online bidding centre.

• Successful bidders will be notified by email and given details on the location of item pickup in Tsawwassen. All items must be picked up on Sunday, December 8th from 11-2pm (you will be given the location after winning)

$352.00

11 Holiday Inn & Suite - 2 Nights in a King Spa Suite

Holiday Inn & Suites Richmond/Riverport

$350.00

51 Callaway Golf Bag

Canadian Tire

$160.00

12 Town & Country Tennis Club - Adult Full Membership

Delta Town and Country Inn

$210.00

52 Shop Vac Ultra

Canadian Tire

$160.00

13 Forest Leaf Photo Frame

Royalty Rewards

$149.00

53 Bistro Set

Canadian Tire

$129.00

14 Himalayan Salt Lamp

Wellspring Health

$32.98

54 Cordless Drill

Canadian Tire

$120.00

15 Liquor and Liqueurs Gift Basket

Sundance Place

$80.00

55 Original Oil Painting

Burns Bog Conservation Society

56 Legislative Tour and Lunch in Victoria

Vicki Huntington

16 Starbuck Gift Basket

Starbucks

17 Maui Jim Sunglasses

Robertson Optical and Optometry

$249.00

$45.00 $160.00

57 Giants Game at River Rock Lounge 4 tickets - any game

$1,000.00 $350.00 $100.00

18 Inflatable Personal Floatation Device

Steveston Marine and Hardware

58 1 Night at Coast Tsa. Inn & Browns Social House $50 GC

Coast Tsawwassen Inn

$225.00

19 Primerose Gift Certificate

Primerose Restaurant

$50.00

59 Round for 4 at Beach Grove Golf Course

Beach Grove Golf Clubs

$300.00

20 Floral Arrangement Gift Certificate

Sonia’s Flowers

$25.00

60 Bryce Williams - Original Art

Bryce Williams

$250.00

21 Computer Diagnostic Gift Certificate

Delta Geeks Computer Repairs & Service

$55.00

61 Rotary Calendar

KPU

22 Tim Horton’s Gift Card

Mike Storey (Ideal Door Ltd.)

$25.00

62 Ogia Golf Bag

Raymond James

$20.00 $125.00

23 West Coast Seeds Gift Card

Sharon Edelmeier (West Coast Seeds)

$25.00

63 SAE Metric Tool Set 126pc

Napa Auto Parts

$239.99

24 Computer Diagnostic Gift Certificate

Delta Geeks Computer Repairs & Service

$55.00

64 Performance Bookcase with Doors

Source Office Furnishings

$184.00

25 Canon Camera

Ray Moschuk Insurance Advisors

65 Rotary Calendar

KPU

$425.00

26 Save on Foods Gift Basket

Save on Foods

27 Golf Package

Raymond James

28 Unframed Picture

Burns Bog Conservation Society

29 Hand Made Vase

North Delta Potters Guild

$150.00

30 Anchors & Marine Parks Guides & History of the RCMP

Pacific Marine Publishing

$140.00

31 Canuck’s V Flames April 13

Delta Life Skills Society

$237.00

32 Nintendo DS Game

Delta Life Skills Society

$15.00 $350.00

33 Signed Brent Seabrook Jersey - Blackhawks

Delta Life Skills Society

34 iphone 5s case

London Drugs

35 Sunglasses

Tsawwassen Optometry

$50.00

$20.00

66 Golf for 4 at Tsawwassen Springs

Tsawwassen Springs

$150.00

67 Apple Wireless Keyboard

Bill Gates

$85.00

$50.00

68 Save on Foods Gift Basket

Save on Foods

$50.00

69 Electronic Tooth Brush

Jerome Griffiths

$200.00

70 Sonia Picard Necklace

Sonia Picard

$10.00 $110.00

$420.00

$70.00

71 Country Mirror 16” X 30”

Dragonfly Gallery

$100.00

72 Robert Held Glass Vase

Anonymous

$175.00

73 Cocktail Plates

Anonymous

$22.00

74 White Spot Gift Certificate

White Spot

$50.00

75 The Keg Gift Certificate

The Keg

$50.00 $50.00

36 Mediflow Pillow

Harvest Drive Pharmacy

$55.00

76 The Keg Gift Certificate

The Keg

37 Oil Change Maintenance - Shortstop Auto Service

Jay Lyons

$62.62

77 Custom Orthotics Gift Certificate

Dr. Dave Parker (Delta Village Chiropractic & Massage) $350.00

38 Computer Diagnostic Gift Certificate

Delta Geeks Computer Repairs & Service

$55.00

78 Changes Hair Studio Gift Certificate

Rosemarie Marra

$50.00

39 Floral Arrangement Gift Certificate

Sonia’s Flowers

$25.00

79 White Spot Gift Certificate

Delta Life Skills Society

$50.00

40 Ladner Ming Court Gift Certificate

Ladner Ming Court

$20.00

80 Bay Wineworks Inc Gift Certificate

Rod Nattrass (Bay Wineworks Inc)

41 Home Depot Gift Certificate

Mike Storey (Ideal Door Ltd.)

$100.00

81 Rotary Calendar

KPU

42 Brown’s Social House Gift Certificate

Brown’s Social House

$100.00

82 Framed Art

Burns Bog Conservation Society

$100.00

43 Cactus Club Gift Certificate

Cactus Club

44 Party Bullet Blender

Canadian Tire

$80.00

45 Tobi Platinum Garment Steamer

Canadian Tire

$119.99

$100.00 $20.00 $150.00

83 Wine Glasses

Tsawwassen Springs

$100.00

84 West Coast Gift Basket

Port Metro Vancouver

$250.00

85 Atlantis Day Spa and Med Spa Services

Atlantis Day Spa

$145.00

46 Ceramic Heater

Canadian Tire

$80.00

86 Sharkey’s Member Cards

Andrea Faustaci (Sharkey’s Seafood Bar and Grill)

47 Bissell Vacuum

Canadian Tire

$190.00

87 Jackets from Speeds Pub

Speeds Pub

$25.00 $200.00

48 Fish Finder

Canadian Tire

$180.00

88 Emergency Kit

Cooperators Insurance

$100.00

49 Personal Floatation Device from Roots

Canadian Tire

$170.00

89 Airplay Wireless Audio System

Delta Life Skills Society

$200.00

50 Travel Scope

Canadian Tire

$100.00

90 Sunday Brunch for 4

Delta Town and Country Inn

$100.00

December 4, 2013 The Delta Optimist A37

ROTARY TV AUCTION

AUCTION ITEMS 91 92 93 94 95

Rotary Calendar Dulux Paint Gift Certificate Home Depot Gift Certificate Ladner Photo Studio Family Portrait Gift Certificate Oil Change - Ladner Motors

Cup Dulux Paint Mike Storey (Ideal Door Ltd.) Ladner Photo Studio Ladner Motors

$20.00 $25.00 $50.00 $240.00 $55.00

171 172 173 174 175

Safeway Gift Certificate Discover Skiing Earls Gift Card West Coast Seeds Gift Card Holland Desk Chair

Safeway Mt Seymour Delta Life Skills Society Sharon Edelmeier (West Coast Seeds) Source Office Furnishings

$30.00 $100.00 $50.00 $25.00 $229.00

96 97 98 99 100

Canuck’s V Predators Jan 23 Computer Diagnostic Gift Certificate White Spot Gift Certificate White Spot Gift Certificate and Cook Book ABC Country Gift Certificate

Canadian Aqualine Sales Delta Geeks Computer Repairs & Service Delta Life Skills Society White Spot ABC Country Restaurant

$125.00 $55.00 $50.00 $70.00 $50.00

176 177 178 179 180

Blue Pashmina Vagellis Grill and Lounge Gift Certificate 2 Weeks in Mexico beach front Condo Mt. Fuji Sushi Gift Certificate Mario’s Kitchen Gift Certificate

Remple Stilskon Vagellis Grill and Lounge Sylvia Bishop Mt. Fuji Sushi Mario’s Kitchen

101 102 103 104 105

Vancouver Giants Tickets White Spot Gift Certificate Landing Pub and Grill Gift Certificate Delta Optimist (1) 1/4 page Ad or (2) 1/8 page Ad Dulux Paint Gift Certificate

Delta Cable Delta Life Skills Society Landing Pub and Grill Delta Optimist Dulux Paint

$78.00 $50.00 $100.00 $285.00 $25.00

181 182 183 184 185

Vancouver Giants Suite Tickets Sharkey’s Member Cards Pandora Bracelet 3 jade art pieces (used) Urban Cultivator

Delta Cable $1,200.00 Andrea Faustaci (Sharkey’s Seafood Bar and Grill) $25.00 Lawler Goldsmith Shoppe ltd $125.00 Roger Wong $150.00 Ken Bates $2,464.00

106 107 108 109 110

Guilford Town Centre Gift Certificate Catronics Digital Frame Rotary Calendar White Spot Gift Certificate Chloe Angus Shawl

Delta Life Skills Society Royalty Rewards KPU Delta Life Skill KPU

$50.00 $100.00 $20.00 $50.00 $250.00

186 187 188 189 190

Lulu Island Wine 2010 Merlot Vancouver Giants Tickets Starbuck’s Gift Card Vancouver Giants Tickets Computer Diagnostic Gift Certificate

Lulu Island Winery Vancouver Giants Club Mike Storey (Ideal Door Ltd.) Randy’s Tire and Auto Service Delta Geeks Computer Repairs & Service

$20.00 $38.50 $25.00 $80.00 $55.00

111 112 113 114 115

Playing Lesson With the Pro Hitch Mouitned Cargo System Top Flight Golf Clubs Thickness Planner Travelway Luggage

Brent Derheim Head Pro BGGC Canadian Tire Canadian Tire Canadian Tire Canadian Tire

$500.00 $250.00 $400.00 $300.00 $170.00

191 192 193 194 195

Vancouver Giants Tickets Stormtech Golf Shirt L Carpet Express Shampoo Rental (24 hrs) Oil Change & Maintenance (Short Stop Auto Services) Vancouver Giants Tickets

Delta Cable KPU Vacuum Works Jay Lyons Vancouver Giants Club

$78.00 $55.00 $30.00 $62.62 $77.00

116 117 118 119 120

Roots- Tent 3 family Dome Battery Booster Slow Cooker Exercise Bike Giants Family Pack

Canadian Tire Canadian Tire Canadian Tire Canadian Tire Giants

$400.00 $60.00 $70.00 $150.00 $100.00

196 197 198 199 200

Sharkey’s Member Cards 12v Cordless Drill Sonicare Diamond Clean Toothbrush Safeway Gift Certificate Rose & Crown Neighbourhood Pub Gift Certificate

Andrea Faustaci (Sharkey’s Seafood Bar and Grill) $25.00 Dunbar Lumber $119.00 Dr. Jerome Griffiths $200.00 Mike Storey (Ideal Door Ltd.) $50.00 Rose & Crown Neighbourhood Pub $20.00

121 122 123 124 125

Rotary Calendar Stormtech Golf Shirt Delta Parks and Rec Digital Picture Frame Wall Hanging Quilt

KPU KPU Delta Parks and Rec Royalty Rewards Patricia Sibley & Assoc

$20.00 $65.00 $60.00 $100.00 $150.00

201 202 203 204 205

Ricky’s All Day Grill Gift Certificate Vancouver Giants Tickets $50 GC and Cook Book Safeway Gift Certificate Round of Golf for One

Ricky’s All Day Grill Randy’s Tire and Auto Service Tsawwassen White Spot Mike Storey (Ideal Door Ltd.) Alfred Goco (Rotarian)

$20.00 $80.00 $70.00 $100.00 $150.00

126 127 128 129 130

One Hour Design Consult Fuller Hand Vac Canuck’s v Coyotes Jan 26 4 x Canuck’s v Oilers Jan 27 + Parking Illuminate Restaurant Gift Certificate

Images Design Group Vacuum Works Ellen Harvey (Global Container Terminals) Westshore Terminals Illuminate Restaurant

$100.00 $40.00 $229.00 $900.00 $50.00

206 207 208 209 210

Golf for 4 @ Hazelmere Golf & Country Club Rose & Crown Neighbourhood Pub Gift Cert.

Starbuck’s Gift Card Sharkey’s Member Cards Set of two Mirrors

Hazelmere Country Club Rose & Crown Neighbourhood Pub Mike Storey (Ideal Door Ltd.) Andrea Faustaci (Sharkey’s Seafood Bar and Grill) Dragonfly Gallery

$300.00 $20.00 $25.00 $25.00 $100.00

131 132 133 134 135

Oil Change Maintenance - Shortstop Auto Service White Spot Gift Certificate Delta Parks and Rec Niagara Falls Restaurant Gift Certificate Changes Hair Studio Gift Certificate

Jay Lyons White Spot Delta Parks and Rec Niagara Restaurant Rosemarie Marra

$62.62 $50.00 $60.00 $25.00 $50.00

211 212 213 214 215

Primerose Gift Certificate Cosmetic Gift Basket Le Creuset 28cm non tick saute Pan Dr. Brandt Gift Basket NYX Cosmetics

Primerose Restaurant Delta Life Skills Society Cobblestone Cottage Delta Life Skills Society Delta Life Skills Society

$70.00 $100.00 $225.00 $125.00 $60.00

136 137 138 139 140

Localz Gift Certificate Ladies Shawl Safeway Gift Certificate Canuck’s v Flyers Dec 30 Computer Diagnostic Gift Certificate

Localz I.M. Ehman Mike Storey (Ideal Door Ltd.) Cran & Company Delta Geeks Computer Repairs & Service

$25.00 $40.00 $100.00 $661.00 $55.00

216 217 218 219 220

Atomic Hair Gift Certificate Presta Medium Back Chair 2 Rotary lottery Calendars Golf at Kings Links for Four Private Piper Arrow Flight

Atomic Source Office Furnishings KPU Kings Links Ed Klassen

$140.00 $99.00 $40.00 $236.00 $650.00

141 142 143 144 145

Vancouver Giants Vouchers Safeway Gift Certificate Delta Parks and Rec Hawkair flight Vagellis Grill and Lounge Gift Certificate

Delta Life Skills Society Safeway Delta Parks and Rec Hawkair Aviation Vagellis Grill and Lounge

$80.00 $50.00 $60.00 $1,200.00 $25.00

221 222 223 224 225

Canon Camera Giants Family Pack Bruce Springsteen Guitar Cher Record AeroSmith Memorablia

Cooperators Insurance Guildford Surrey Giants Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Center Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Center Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Center

$425.00 $100.00 $1,928.00 $280.00 $630.00

146 147 148 149 150

Brown’s Social House Gift Certificate Canuck’s v Rangers Apr 1 Vancouver Giants Tickets Giants family Pack Salamanzar 9 litre

Brown’s Social House Delta Optimist Vancouver Giants Club Giants Anonymous

$50.00 $383.00 $77.00 $100.00 priceless

226 227 228 229 230

Star wars POSTER Canada Flag Canada Flag Giants Family Pack Mystery Item

Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Center Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay MP Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay MP Giants

$805.00 $50.00 $50.00 $100.00 $???

151 152 153 154 155

Tobi garment steamer area rug Car detailing package Giants Family Pack Bill Joel Sheet Music

Canadian Tire tec floor covering Acura of Richmond Giants Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Center

$100.00 $120.00 $300.00 $100.00 $315.00

231 232 233 234 235

Lady Gaga Memorabilia Johnny Cash Memorabilia Cold Play Memorabilia Express Dock for ipad Coiled Cable

Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Center Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Center Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Center London Drugs London Drugs

$385.00 $385.00 $490.00 $50.00 $20.00

156 157 158 159 160

1980 Miracle on Ice Charles Schulz Snoopy Nova High Back Chair James Bond Photo Acura Detailing package

Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Center Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Center Source Office Furnishings Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Center Acura of Richmond

$840.00 $420.00 $229.00 $805.00 $295.00

236 237 238 239 240

MP3 and Video player Johnny Depp Photo Izumiya Marketplace Gift Certificate Charge/sync cable iPhone 5s case and Screen Guard

London Drugs Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Center Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Center London Drugs London Drugs

$50.00 $250.00 $30.00 $20.00 $20.00

161 162 163 164 165

Rotary Calendar Mt Seymour Snowshoeing and Fondue Party for 10 2 hour Cruise on the Fraser Will, POA, Representation Agreement Heavy Duty Folding Chairs

Jeff Norris Mt Seymour Roberts boat Society Buckley Hogan Source Office Furnishings

$20.00 $600.00 $300.00 $499.00 $116.00

241 242 243 244 245

Canucks vs. Calgary - Jan. 19 - Row 7 MacBook pro sleeve amd IPhone 4 case Coffee Maker Black & Decker Drill ipad sleeve

Rotarian John Thomas London Drugs The Bargain Shop Home Hardware London Drugs

$300.00 $50.00 $45.00 $90 $30.00

166 167 168 169 170

Men’s Large FJ golf Shirt Women Medium FJ Golf Shirt $1000 GC for International Motor Sports Oil Painting Dulux Paint Gift Certificate

KPU KPU International Motor Sports Spektra Reflection of Home Dulux Paint

$65.00 $65.00 $1,000.00 $550.00 $25.00

246 247 248 249 250

Paul McCartney guitar ihome boombox Canucks vs. Tampa - Jan, 1 - Row 7 Muhammad Ali Boxing Gloves Signed Sydney Crosby Photo

Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Center London Drugs Rotarian John Thomas Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Center Private Donor

$40.00 $25.00 $1,500.00 $10.00 $25.00

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A38 The Delta Optimist December 4, 2013

In the Community

Carol ships sail into town this weekend The LBA’s Breakfast with Santa, another Ladner holiday tradition, is set for Saturday at community centre

The carol ships are scheduled to sail into Ladner Harbour to continue a holiday tradition this weekend.

The festively-decorated boats will set sail this Friday and Saturday, however, this year’s event has a new twist.

With the annual tree lighting having already taken place at last week’s inaugural Christmas Tree Festival, the Ladner Gospel Assembly choir will kick off the first carol ships night with a Christmas carol sing-a-long at the tree at the corner of 48th Avenue and

Delta Street before proceeding along Delta Street on their hay wagon to the harbour for the arrival of the carol ships.

The sing-a-long will start at 7 p.m. on Friday and last about half an hour. It will include special guests The Suspenders and a country

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At 7:30 p.m. the choir will make its way down to the dock where the ships are scheduled to arrive in Ladner Harbour at the foot of Elliott Street at about 7:45 p.m.

The Saturday procession will arrive at about 7:15 p.m.

The choir will be caroling at the wharf both nights.

“Ladner Gospel Assembly has been privileged to share in this special event with our community for 36 years and have found it to be a very joyful and heart-warming time,” said assembly member Marie Webber.

As well, the Ladner branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will be serving hot chocolate by donation.

Christmas festivities continue on Saturday morning with the Ladner Business Association’s annual Breakfast with Santa.

A Ladner holiday tradition for more than 30 years, the event usually draws around 600 people

to the Ladner Community Centre for pancakes and some festive fun.

Volunteers will prepare the pancakes while VIPs from the community serve breakfast. You can expect to possibly see Mayor Lois Jackson and members of Delta council, MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay and MLA Vicki Huntington serving up flapjacks.

During breakfast, Santa will arrive in style in a police cruiser with lights flashFILE PHOTO ing and sirens Carol ships will sail into Ladner Harbour blaring. He and this Friday and Saturday nights.

Mrs. Claus will Breakfast costs $4 for then take to the pancakes and $5 for panstage to pose for photos.

There will also be Shrine cakes with ham. Both options include a choice of clowns and face painters, juice or coffee. and a singer/storyteller, as The event runs from 8 to well as crafts with the Delta 11 a.m.

Museum and Archives.

The Business Improvement Association Of Tsawwassen.

Lighting up your downtown for Christmas The Business Improvement Association Of Tsawwassen thanks you for supporting our 240 businesses .

We hope that you enjoy the festive lights along 56th street & 12th avenue.

Merry Christmas

FOR DETAILS ON ALL BIA MEMBER BUSINESSES

shoptsawwassen.com

December 4, 2013 The Delta Optimist A39

Feedback

The finishing touches are being put on the South Fraser Perimeter Road, the new billion-dollar highway that runs from Deltaport Way to 176th Street in Surrey. The 40-kilometre, four-lane route will have

connections to highways 1, 15, 17A, 91 and 99 and the Golden Ears Bridge. The SFPR is slated to open by the end of the year.

The Optimist asked:

Are you looking forward to the SFPR opening?

Jako Krushnisky I think it will improve access across the Lower Mainland to where there hasn’t been access to that degree before.

Wayne Austin I’m looking forward to it, but I would like to have more information on how it’s going to affect the Ladner community.

Lowell Holland Yes, finally. I hope it works out and takes the traffic off the Ladner, Tsawwassen route.

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

Christy Thompson No, I’m not. It’s gone right through agricultural land.

It’s right in my back yard now. So, I’m going to hear it. My view, what used to be Mt. Baker and now I see a big sign.

Roger Bain Yes. Get the traffic off 17A.

Last week we asked you:

Are you concerned about the radio towers?

• 54 per cent said yes, quite a bit.

• 12 per cent said I’m somewhat

concerned.

• 34 per cent said not at all.

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Tree Fest kicks off season Inaugural Ladner Business Association event gets community in the holiday spirit

Photos by Gord Goble The Ladner Business Association began a holiday tradition last Thursday evening with the first-ever Christmas Tree Festival in Ladner Village. The event featured entertainment by Tony Barton and his Jingle Belles (above) as well as carolers from Delta Secondary (below). Liz Herrington was transformed into a gingerbreadperson (right), Santa paid a visit and the tree at the corner of Delta Street and 48th Avenue was lit. See more photos at www.delta-optimist.com.

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December 4, 2013 The Delta Optimist A41

“Leave worry behind”

Email: mbooth@delta-optimist.com

on the Canada Line @ Lansdowne Station

Sun Devils repeat as B.C. champions Senior girls volleyball team overcomes semi-final scare from South Kamloops to cap outstanding season in style South Delta’s road to victory

MARK BOOTH

With their championship hopes suddenly in serious jeopardy, it was time for two of the most dominant players in the history of South Delta secondary athletics to take over. Nicole and Megan McNamara did just that.

The Sun Devils rallied from a 2-1 semi-final deficit to put away a pesky team from South Kamloops and go on to capture their second straight B.C. girls AAAA volleyball championship. The Grade 11 twins have now been part of provincial winning teams for three straight years at SDSS (a junior banner in 2011) and will have an excellent opportunity to close out their decorated high school careers with a third senior title in 2014.

“They basically took their games to an extra level they have over anyone else in the province,” said South Delta head coach Dan Burgess of his UCLAbound beach volleyball standouts. “They have been in so many big pressure packed games before and know how to rise to the occasion.

“That semi-final match was the real crucial moment for us. It seemed like we were playing through mud, starting with a shorter warm-up than what we were used to, and a lot was working against us. We found a way to pull it out.”

Even with the McNamara’s brilliance, this was a deeper Sun Devils team than the 2012 edition that overcame a tough draw to get the job done. The tournament’s No. 1 seed had to take out the No. 2, 3 and 5 teams in order to win the championship after round-robin play didn’t go to form. The run was com-

Round Robin Play 2-0 over West Vancouver (25-13, 25-18) 2-0 over Lord Tweedsmuir (25-13, 25-17) 2-1 over Pinetree (25-19, 22-25, 15-10) Round of 16 3-0 over North Peace (25-23, 2510, 25-9) Quarter Finals 3-0 over Riverside (25-7, 25-11, 25-17) Semi Finals 3-2 over South Kamloops (25-20, 18-25, 20-25, 25-21, 15-11) Championship 3-1 over Earl Marriott (17-25, 2523, 25-19, 25-19) Team Roster: #1 Lauren Shirley, #2 Megan McNamara, #3 Laura Findlay, #4 Samantha Loiselle, #5 Cassidy Pearson, #6 Mieguen Butcher, #7 Nicole McNamara, #8 Zoe Mydansky, #9 Maria Starko, #10 Christine Howlett, #11 Anika Klassen, #14 Courtney Bogress.

Head coach: Dan Burgess.

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Senior girls volleyball joins gymnastics as the only teams to ever win back-to-back provincial championships at South Delta secondary school. The Sun Devils capped a dominant season with a 3-1 win over Earl Marriott in the gold medal match. plete with a three-set win over Fraser Valley rival Earl Marriott in Saturday night’s championship match.

“We won the South

Kam game with a different lineup than we did the Earl Marriott game,” noted Burgess. “The 12 players on this team had more depth

than ever, both in skill and character.”

After a perfect run in preliminary play, the Devils made short work of North

Peace (3-0) in round of 16 play. That’s when the draw got interesting. No. 2 seed and Fraser Valley runnerup Riverside was upset in pool-play by Handsworth, resulting in an earlier than expected meeting with South Delta.

What had the potential to be a dramatic quarter-final proved to be a lopsided affair as the Devils picked up where they left of from their decisive performance in the Valley final.

“I think we got into their heads a bit,” continued Burgess. “I told their coaches afterwards we knew they were a better team than how they played. They have a lot of young players and it was a learning experience for

Megan (left) and Nicole McNamara celebrate a point with Cassidy Pearson.

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With the exception of a round-robin loss at the Trinity Western University tournament back in October, the Sun Devils had dominated Earl Marriott heading into the gold medal match. However, the South Surrey school had elevated its game to reach the final and took the opening set.

“We definitely had a lot of familiarity with them but some coaches that had watch them play said they were playing their best defence of the season,” added Burgess.

“We tweaked some things with our line-up after the first game that changed the momentum and the girls kept it going from there.”

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South Delta’s Megan McNamara and Cassidy Pearson battle at the net during the provincial volleyball final against Earl Marriott. Both are expected to be back to help the Devils 3-peat in 2014.

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What was accomplished by South Delta secondary athletic teams this fall will seem even more impressive a decade from now.

The senior girls volleyball team’s provincial triumph in Penticton last weekend capped an outstanding fall season that saw three teams contending for championships.

The football Sun Devils bowed out in the semi-finals, while the field hockey squad reached the gold medal game before falling to defending champion Handsworth. It was almost unthinkable years earlier to suggest the talent level among senior age girls at the Tsawwassen school was deep enough for two teams to reach the championship game of their respective sports at the same time of the year.

It wasn’t long ago, SDSS senior girls volleyball coach Dan Burgess was searching high and low just to come up with enough players to put a team on the floor.

“This is definitely a golden era at our school right now,” said Burgess. “It’s something we are going to be looking back at years from now and realize just how spe-

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Thanks to a dedicated outside coach in Neil McLennan and the club program offered by the Delta Falcons, the field hockey team will continue to be a regular participant at provincial tournaments.

With seven players expected to return next season, including dynamic Grade 11 twins Megan and Nicole McNamara, the Sun Devils should be in position to take a serious run at winning three straight B.C. AAAA volleyball championships. Beyond 2014, South Delta will likely take a step back but not to the dark days of Burgess’ earlier years at the school.

“The interesting thing is the program has been building each year since we won the junior provincials (three years ago),” he said. “The success is drawing more girls to volleyball.

“The Grade 8s coming into the school are realizing what it takes to be successful. “They are doing (Richmond Olympic) Oval (development) program and playing on club teams. So instead of having 10 girls show up for tryouts and all make the team, 20 are coming out and over half play club volleyball.”

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First place Ice Hawks add experience & size BY

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No one will accuse the Delta Ice Hawks of sitting on their laurels.

While the team currently enjoys a six-point cushion atop the Pacific International Junior Hockey League, general manager Peter Zerbinos has been busy completing two trades and signing another player.

The club acquired 20year-old forward Jackson

Beavis from the Grandview Steelers on Sunday night for future considerations. The deal came a day after the Hawks picked-up Mission City Outlaws captain Dakota Klassen for Karsten Seidel in a swap of blueliners. They also welcomed back local product Jeremy Gossard.

All three transactions were about adding experience and more size to a young hockey team that will be attempting to hold off the second place Richmond

Sockeyes and the muchimproved North Vancouver Wolf Pack over the final half of the season. The key to Delta’s success so far has been exceptional play in their own end, led by goaltenders Alex Anhert and Scott Lapp.

“All three bring the ability to step right into our system and that was very important,” explained Zerbinos. “We’re very proud of our record to date and how we have adapted to a different style after being basically a run and gun team

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We feel we have the two best goalies in the league and the guys take a lot of pride in our goals against average being what it is.

“We actually asked Scott at the start of the season if he wanted to be traded to another team to get more playing time but he made it clear he wanted to be here and help this team win a championship.”

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The club welcomed back Gossard who was a top nine forward a year ago who managed 12 points in 30 games.

The Ice Hawks hosted the Grandview Steelers last night and are Aldergrove tonight to face the Kodiaks in a battle of respective conference leaders. Aldergrove swept a pair of games from Delta last month when the locals were hit hard by suspensions and injuries.

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