In the Community

The cadets of 828 Hurricane Squadron marked the graves of First World War veterans at Boundary Bay Cemetery last Saturday in conjunction with the Royal Canadian Legion's Bells of Peace initiative.

The South Delta Garden Club welcomes Nancy Moore to its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 20. Moore will speak about year round interest in your garden. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at Ladner Christian Reformed Church (4594-54A St.).

The community was out in force on a lovely sunny, Sunday morning to mark Remembrance Day in Ladner. The parade to the cenotaph left Ladner Legion at 10:30 a.m. and headed south along Delta Street to Memorial Park.

Every dog wants to feel safe and loved, but for some a safe home and a family to love them is nothing more than a dream.

Here’s a weekend flashback from 1964. This ad in the Delta Optimist shows Doug Massey with latest outboard motors at Massey's Machine Shop.

Ladner was full of a mixture of emotions in the fall of 1918 as the leaves blazed in their new colours and the temperatures dropped. Hope and anticipation mixed with sadness and resignation.

Delta Gymnastics wants to bring back the magic of Christmas for children with no lineups involved. On Sunday, Nov. 25, it is offering a unique visit with Santa that goes beyond what is typically available.

Here’s a flashback for you from the 1964 pages of the Delta Optimist newspaper. This photo shows George Massey paying the final toll for the Deas Island Tunnel. Also on hand was the colourful highways minister “Flying” Phil Gaglardi.

Nov. 11 means different things to people. It’s a long weekend and a day off. It’s a parade and we love the pipes and drums and to see the legions of young people from various organizations.

CLUBS AND GROUPS South Delta Newcomers Club welcomes Joni Wright and Debbi McKenzie to its Thursday, Nov.