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For the sixth year running, the Guichon grandkids set up a roadside stand to sell corn and potatoes in support of Delta Hospital. This year the stand was held in late August at the Back Roads Family Farm Market run by Danielle and Alicia Guichon.

Delta pair among those taking part in 900-kilometre Cops for Cancer Tour de Valley ride

South Deltans laced up for the annual Terry Fox Run in Tsawwassen Sunday. Around 200 took part, raising close to $6,000. This year marked the 35th year for the run in memory of Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope.

Delta Talespinners meet at 6:30 p.m. every other Thursday at members' homes in South Delta to discuss and critique each other's prose. More information -Paul: 604-948-0682 or Jan: 604-946-8479.

Editor: Re: Bayside members rally in effort to save club, Sept. 16 I can imagine how disappointed the members of Bayside were at the poor turnout for their rally to save the squash club.

Editor: Re: Hunting competition at final stage, Sept. 18 In the wild, predators kill the weak and sick members of a population, thereby ensuring the survival of a healthy gene pool.

Editor: The recent report by the province's seniors advocate titled Caregivers in Distress has brought much media attention to the plight of family caregivers in B.C.

Editor: I am writing this letter to reach out to all the residents that live in my farming community.

Changes to provincial liquor laws spell the end for Mud Bay Wines in Tsawwassen

Editor: Re: Schedule not that crowded, Murphy's Law, Sept. 18 I have been involved in politics since 1986 at the municipal, provincial and federal levels.