Delta Optimist January 15 2014 by Delta Optimist

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Newest patient is a real doll

Delta Hospital using $20,000 simulator for staff training BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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The newest member of the medical staff at Delta Hospital may not have much to say but will be an invaluable practice tool. The Delta Hospital Foundation recently purchased a simulator doll for the hospital’s clinical nurse educators. The life-like doll cost just under $20,000, a purchase made possible thanks to community donations. Simulator dolls are being used increasingly by hospitals to approximate clinical situations, allowing staff to practice and correct mistakes before treating patients. The life-size dolls make noises, including screaming. They can be hooked up to medical monitors, while central fluid lines or chest tubes can be inserted, just like a real patient. They have a pulse, bleed and have other lifelike functions to enhance training for both routine and more complicated medical situations. Someone at the hospital also has the ability to be in a different room, wearing a headset and mic, to talk through the doll to respond to the staff. At a demonstration at the hospital last week, the doll was defibrillated in a heart attack scenario. Alastair Thurley, a clinical nurse educator at the hospital, noted nurses’ skills can now be evaluated in a much less stressful environment than working on patients. “We’re finding sometimes the

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The medical staff at Delta Hospital will stay sharp thanks to a recently purchased high-tech simulation doll. Pictured (from left) are medical unit manager Doug Klassen with clinical nurse educators Jackie Demmy, Kirsten Shocohian and Alastair Thurley. students aren’t as clinically ready as we would hope, so this is one of the ways we can bring up their skill level without actually practicing on real-life patients.”

Noting doctors can also use the doll as a practice tool, Thurley said it would be invaluable in several areas of the hospital, including the ER, surgery and cardiol-

ogy. It can present complications staff may not see often, keeping skills current to deal with them. Delta Hospital’s redheaded simulation doll has a resemblance

to Richie Cunningham from the 1970s TV series Happy Days, but it hasn’t been given a nickname yet. The foundation will hold a naming contest later this year.

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MLA isn’t off council yet

Scott Hamilton to extend leave of absence so he can keep his hand in municipal affairs BY

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It looks like Scott Hamilton will be staying on Delta council a little while longer. Elected as the Liberal MLA for Delta North in last May’s provincial election, Hamilton, a Delta councillor since 2002, had been given the green light by his civic colleagues to take an unpaid leave of absence until Jan. 7 of this year. The move was designed to eliminate the requirement for the municipality to hold a costly byelection. Hamilton was one of several civic politicians in the province to win a seat in the legislature last year, and although they could have remained on their respective councils, Premier Christy Clark indicated she wasn’t in favour of that, so Hamilton and the others chose to take leaves of absence. The four-term councillor, however, didn’t disappear entirely, attending a few meetings as well as keeping himself updated by watching council meetings on video. It turned out to be advantageous for council

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Scott Hamilton (centre), who won a fourth term on Delta council in 2011, was elected as the Liberal MLA for Delta North last spring. as his attendance ensured a quorum for certain meetings. It also helped Mayor Lois Jackson’s DIVA keep its majority on council, although there hasn’t been an instance in which DIVA required Hamilton’s vote to approve or defeat a motion. The rookie MLA told the Optimist rather than offi-

cially resign now that Jan. 7 has come and gone, he wouldn’t mind continuing in his current role. He noted Delta has a smaller than normal council with at least two fewer members than other similar-sized municipalities. It means an increased workload here and a greater

chance of not having a quorum. “I went to a meeting one time late last year and I represented quorum,” Hamilton said. “Our meetings are a little more frequent and I do know there will be absences coming up, so I can always make myself available.” He said one option was

to become a full member of council again now that his original leave of absence had expired, but that would have meant ensuring he doesn’t miss more than four consecutive meetings, thereby running the risk of losing the seat. The best option, he said, is to have council grant him another unpaid leave of absence that would expire around election time, enabling him to continue to contribute. He emphasized he wouldn’t “double dip” and wouldn’t accept a civic salary under that scenario. Saying she supports his position, Jackson confirmed she spoke to Hamilton about him sticking around to help out, rather than leaving council with an outright vacancy. Hamilton and Jackson both pointed to Surrey Coun. Marvin Hunt as another civic politician not resigning his council seat after being elected as an MLA. After the provincial election, Hunt, Liberal MLA for Surrey-Panorama, said he intended to resign in January to avoid a by-election, but has since changed his mind. Saying that as long as he can contribute, he will stay on council.

New publisher, general manager at Optimist There have been a few changes around the Delta Optimist office this week. Publisher Tom Siba, who returned to the paper in 2012 after an 11-yearabsence, is moving on to head the Optimist’s sister publication, the Richmond News. Siba’s connection to the Optimist will remain, how-

ever, as the Tsawwassen resident will continue to write a Community Comment column. Long-time sales manager Dave Hamilton has been appointed general manager of the Delta Optimist and the South Delta Leader, which was acquired by the Optimist’s parent company, Glacier Media, last fall.

“I thank make these Tom, and Glacier prodthe previous ucts successful publishover the years,” ers I have Hamilton said. worked Lower with, for Mainland their guidPublishing ance over president Alvin Alvin Brouwer Dave Hamilton Tom Siba the years Brouwer becomes and look nity to work with the great publisher of both forward to the opportupeople that have helped local papers.

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Shredathon helps foil identity theft

Vancity and Urban Impact join forces with Delta Gymnastics to host fundraising event Saturday in Tsawwassen An important step to help prevent the fast-growing crime of identity theft is to properly destroy any sensitive and confidential information. Vancity-Tsawwassen and Urban Impact are partnering for a second year in a row to sponsor a shredding fundraising event this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to benefit the Delta Gymnastics Society. Businesses and individuals are welcome to bring their bags and boxes of documents to shred as well as refundable containers (bottles, cans, juice boxes, etc.) to the Vancity-Tsawwassen/ Tim Hortons area where a shredding truck will be stationed. Donations will be accept-

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Businesses and individuals are encouraged to bring their old confidential documents to be shredded this Saturday in Tsawwassen. “As a resolution for the New Year our community should consider properly destroying their confidential information,” said Mark

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steal your name, it’s very difficult to clear up your credit history afterwards, so it is critical that you protect your personal information. Proper shredding is at the top of the list.” Delta Gymnastics athletes commit between 15 and 30 hours per week to perfect their skills. They have the opportunity to show their dedication and hard work during local, national and international competitions but it represents a big financial commitment to the families. During the year, the families undertake various fundraising initiatives. All those who donate will be entered in a draw to win prizes donated by local merchants. “We will set up in a convenient way that will allow people to drive through to our tents and truck, drop off your boxes or bags, and continue on your way quickly and efficiently,” said Laviolette. For more information, visit Vancity-Tsawwassen, call Delta Gymnastics at 604-943-0460 or visit www. deltagymnastics.com.

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Century-old granary demolished along the Ladner waterfront Built in the late 1890s, structure had fallen into disrepair in recent years BY

JESSICA KERR

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Ladner lost another little piece of history last month when the one of the former Brackman-Ker granary buildings was demolished. The more than 100-yearold building was one of three granaries constructed at Chisholm and Georgia streets in the late 1890s, across the street from the Brackman-Ker warehouse, which collapsed into the river in 2010. The building had fallen into disrepair over the years and last November, after several inspections throughout 2012 and 2013, the municipality declared it as being in unsafe condition and ordered that it be demolished. According to a staff report, the mudsills that supported the structure had deteriorated so much the walls and roof were distorted beyond acceptable limits. “The structure is further weakened by environmental factors and a lack of maintenance,” the report states. “Holes in the roof and loose/rotting siding boards are evident throughout... “Staff is concerned that the building poses a significant risk to the safety of persons and property... The building in its present condition could collapse in a wind storm.” The three granaries were built in 1897, five years after the construction of the

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PJ Wren practices her self-defense moves on Andrew Davies at Tsawwassen United MMA. Wren and Davies have teamed up to offer a one-night-only self-defense workshop in Tsawwassen on Friday. The workshop, which costs $50, is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. at Tsawwassen United MMA, 107-540512th Ave. Along with the two-hour workshop, attendees will also receive a swag bag full of goodies from local businesses valued at $100. For more information on the workshop, or to register, visit www.fitnesswithpj.com and click on “Upcoming Events.”

confronted by an unexpected attack and the aim of the workshop is to give women a few moves they will be able to do instinctively. While the subject matter is serious, Davies said the aim is to have some fun while learning the defensive moves. “We’re here to educate, empower and have fun,” Wren said. The session is suitable for all ages.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Participate and help make Delta a better place!

Interested in participating in your local government? A number of opportunities exist to serve on an advisory committee at Delta to collaborate and provide advice to Council on various issues affecting our community. Mayor Lois E. Jackson and Council are seeking volunteers for the following committees: Advisory Design Panel

Are you interested in providing advice related to the design and construction of buildings and other development within Delta? Membership in the Architectural Institute of British Columbia or the British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects is required. Meets monthly (4th Thursday at 6:30 pm)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Are you interested in farming initiatives and issues related to agriculture and irrigation in Delta? Meets at the call of the Chair

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Concerned about the environment and want to get involved in planning policies and green initiatives to address climate change? Meets monthly (2nd Thursday at 7:00 pm)

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Hunting Regulation Advisory Committee

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Want to address issues of flood management, storm water management and dredging? Meets bi-monthly (Thursday at 11:30 am)

If you are interested in being appointed to one of the above advisory committees or commissions for a one-year term commencing March 1, 2014, please submit a brief resumĂŠ and covering letter indicating your areas of interest, why you would like to serve, and any relevant knowledge and experience you may have. Application deadline is January 31, 2014 Please forward submissions to: The Office of the Municipal Clerk - Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C. V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390/email: clerks@delta.ca For additional information, please contact Sandra MacFarlane, Deputy Municipal Clerk, at 604-952-3175. The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.delta.ca

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MURPHY’S LAW Given that radio towers are meant to be located on mountainsides and other remote locations, why a proposal in Point Roberts is still alive and kicking is a real head scratcher. If you haven’t been following the issue, a Lower Mainland-based South Asian AM radio station is looking to erect five 45-metre (150-foot) towers on a vacant lot just south of the Canadian border. Why you should be concerned, particularly if you live in Tsawwassen, is because of what’s called blanketing interference, radio waves that wreak havoc with pretty much every kind of electronic device imaginable. The folks in Ferndale, a town of 12,000 just south of the border in Washington state where the towers are currently located, have endured more than a dozen years of this interference and are at the end of their collective ropes. They have complained long and loud that simple, everyday activities — answering the phone, logging on to the computer, watching TV — are compromised in some way by the radio towers. It’s got so be such a nuisance and the complaints have mounted to such an extent the radio station is proposing to move the towers, which makes sense, but somehow the tiny American peninsula south of Tsawwassen was viewed as a preferred landing spot, which makes absolutely no sense. It’s obvious the Federal Communications Commission in the U.S. only granted a construction permit because it was unaware more than 20,000 Canadians live just across the border in Tsawwassen, a community conspicuously absent in the radio station’s application. That omission should be enough to reverse the approval, to say nothing of the lunacy of transferring Ferndale’s problems to another jurisdiction. Opponents on both sides of the border have united to fight the case in the U.S. capital as well as at Whatcom County, which still must provide a conditional use permit in order for the towers to be erected. Hopefully somewhere along the line someone in a position of authority recognizes the absurdity of this situation and pulls the plug on this application. Residents shouldn’t have to spend thousands of dollars to battle a proposal that would never have got this far if all the pertinent information had been before the decision makers. The impact this application will have on the area is simply too great to allow it to proceed. It’s evident the towers need to bid farewell to Ferndale, but it’s equally clear that Point Roberts shouldn’t become their new home.

Hard-working volunteers are the core of the community TOM SIBA COMMUNITY COMMENT Earlier this week as I walked from my (at the time) office to the Ladner post office, I passed a busy scene at the Delta Hospital Auxiliary store. It made me think about all the people putting in volunteer hours to raise money for Delta Hospital. The Delta Hospital Foundation and Delta Hospital Auxiliary have an outstanding record for upgrades to our local hospital. Back in the ‘90s, there were grave concerns that Delta Hospital was done for, but with community support, it has flourished over the last couple of decades. While Delta Hospital is one of the most visible recipients of community support, it is only one of hundreds of non-profits in Delta that work to enhance life in the community. The organizations run from

scouts and guides, sports teams, arts groups and service clubs to those such as Deltassist and the Boys and Girls Club, which has a variety of programs throughout the municipality. Some of the larger organizations have paid staff, but most are run by volunteers in whole or in part. It is the volunteers who are the glue that make a community strong. The time they put in does not get counted currently in the gross domestic product, but they do more to make a community strong than any dubious increase in our GDP. What does get counted in GDP is the expenditure of money, and non-profit organizations have done a lot of physical additions to the community. In Tsawwassen, the Little House Society quickly rose from the ashes to reconstruct their meeting facility on 12th Avenue. Up in Diefenbaker Park, the Tsawwassen Rotary Club helped with the construction of the water park. In Ladner, there has been millions of dollars spent on Delta Hospital with more to come. Just down the road from the hospital is the Delta Hospice, which was another case of a non-profit organization helping to raise funds to

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build another community amenity. In the same vicinity, the new Delta Sport Development Centre building is in full swing. Years before that, the construction of the Boys and Girls Club in Ladner met a need for the youth in the community. Next door to them, McKee House was greatly expanded to meet the needs of those at the other end of the age spectrum. Now the REACH Child and Youth Development Society hopes to move into the neighbourhood. Its foundation is on a campaign to raise $4 million to construct a facility adjacent to Memorial Park where Kin House is located. REACH is currently located on 72nd Street out by Boundary Bay Airport — an inconvenient spot to get to, and the roof leaks. Its fund raising gala is March 1st at the Harris Barn on Arthur Drive. I’m sure they will keep the evening relatively sedate to alleviate the angst of the barn’s neighbours. The countless hours put in by volunteers throughout South Delta is what makes this area such a great place to live. If you get a chance, help support the organizations that are doing so much to enhance the livability of our community.

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January 15, 2014 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Community must unite to get best deal for Delta

Editor: Re: Options only serve to drive up the price of farmland, letter to the editor, Dec. 27 Debbie McBride stated she was “confused” by my comments about long-term planning on our family farm. Given the definition of confused is “being unable to think with clarity or act with understanding and intelligence,” I wanted to share a few facts and possible solutions for the “confused.” In the late 1960s, 4,000 acres of farmland was expropriated from many pioneer farming families, many of whom had been farming the land in excess of a century. Farmers were paid $2,700 per acre in 1969, then they paid back $9,000 over the next 30 years in rent for a net loss of $6,300 per acre, with no equity. In 1999, the provincial government sold approximately 3,000 acres back to either the original landowners or other farmers leasing these lands for an average of $12,000 per acre. Rumours are out there that some land may be

needed for rail or port use. We know the federal government has the right to expropriate, as we experienced in the past, so this time around we are better prepared if it comes to that. This is about long-term planning. McBride’s comments about these options (with no money down) driving farmland prices up for younger farmers couldn’t be further from the truth. Farmland in the ALR sells based on its agricultural capabilities, however, if a government wants to use the land for another use, that puts the price up. We have all seen examples of that in the past and will likely see it again. I would invite McBride to pick up the phone and call me to discuss her “confusion” just as her and the APE group called myself and others in the farming community to come out and support their protests at the 41B Street overpass construction and the South Fraser Perimeter Road. We attended both, only to have a negative letter to the editor in return. It’s high time McBride and her group join with

others, whether it be with other organizations, Delta council or senior levels of government, in fighting to get Delta the most we can in mitigation for the landowners and the good for all Deltans. It’s nobody’s fault Delta happens to be situated at the gateway to North America from Asia, but it is our fault if we don’t unite and lobby for the best we can get for Delta. Peter Guichon

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arrangement that essentially allows Sher-E-Punjab to broadcast out of Canada (from its Richmond studios) to a Canadian audience without a licence from the CRTC. The officers of Sher-EPunjab control the operations of BBC Broadcasting and BBC Holdings (owners of the land on which the Ferndale towers sit) and, hence, control KRPI. If Sher-E-Punjab needs to contact KRPI, they just need to look in the mirror. This pattern of ownership lies at the core of the case that has been filed with the FCC challenging the licence renewal of BBC Broadcasting. Arthur S. Reber

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Join us on Thursday, Jan. 16. Contact Holly at holly. hastie@uregina.ca. !The next regular meeting of the South Delta Low Vision Support Group will be held on Monday, Jan. 20 at the Ladner Pioneer Library at 1:30 p.m. Meet the new executive. Two FHA representatives will conduct a survey on health and eye problems. For more information contact Pat at 604-943-8026.

tion: lynw@deltassist.com or 604-946-9526 or http:// www.deltassist.com/deltaseniorsplanning.html. !Chris Janko from GardenWorks will speak about choosing the right plants, caring for indoor plants and staging plants in the home at a South Delta Garden Club meeting on Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Kin House, 5050-47th Ave., Ladner. Visitors are welcome. For more information call 604-943-5250.

!The Tsawwassen Parkinson’s support group meets Monday, Jan. 20. We are a group whose members either have Parkinson’s or are caregivers to someone with PDS. We meet the third Monday of each month at KinVillage from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to talk, exchange ideas and socialize. For more information call Peter or Eileen at 604-943-8350.

!A Delta Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. will feature Steve Dotto with a talk on How to Use Social Media to Engage Your Customers. Coast Tsawwassen Inn, 166556th St., Delta. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers. Visit deltachamber.ca to register.

!Delta Seniors Planning Team will have a presentation from the South Delta Stroke Recovery Club on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. to noon at Deltassist Family and Community Services, 9097-120th St., North Delta. Everyone is welcome. For more informa-

!Preschool Open House at Reach Developmental Preschool South Delta on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Parents and children welcome. Meet the teachers, ask questions and share some snacks while touring the preschool. Fall 2014 Registration pack-

ages will be available. At #3-3800-72nd St. in East Ladner. Call 604-946-6622 ext 308 or susieg@reachdevelopment.org for more. !Are you wondering what the modern quilting movement is all about? The first meeting of the South Delta Modern Quilting Group will take place at the Quilted Bear, 4869 Delta St., Ladner on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information contact Matt at mattwheeler65@ gmail.com. !Deltassist Family and Community Services presents at no cost to Delta residents a “Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Workshops.” Starting Jan. 25 and going until March 1 every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. The workshops will be held at Deltassist’s office at 9097-120th St., North Delta. The workshops are geared for parents with children ages 0-5 years. Child minding is available on site but limited, on a first come basis. Transportation is available if needed. Call 604-594-3455 to register. !Igniting A Spark is a Delta environmental conference open to students

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!KinVillage is collecting books, CDs, DVDs and board games for their giant sale. Drop offs accepted 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday until Jan. 20. KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Sale takes place Thursday, Jan. 30, 106, Friday, Jan. 31 from 9-6 and Saturday, Feb. 1 from 9-3. Fund Raisers !A fundraiser for the Invincibelles Team taking part in the Workout to Conquer Cancer is set for Thursday, Jan. 23, at Brewsters Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Rd., Point Roberts. A wine and chocolate tasting will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. $15 per person at the door. The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a nonprofit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@ delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).

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Ice Hawks make coaching change On the Canada Line @ Lansdowne Station

Derek Chichak wins in his debut on Saturday night as Delta rallies for road win over North Vancouver Wolf Pack BY

MARK BOOTH

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The Pacific International Junior Hockey League trading deadline provided much more drama than usual for the Delta Ice Hawks. The club announced Friday it has relieved head coach Roger Ross of his duties. The Ice Hawks had dropped seven of their last eight games including a 61 loss to the Richmond Sockeyes last Tuesday. Taking over the coaching reigns for the balance of the season and beyond is Derek Chichak who guided a number of outstanding teams in the Seafair Minor Hockey Association. His longtime assistant Bob Walker will be joining him. Chichak made his debut on Saturday night in North Vancouver where the Ice Hawks snapped a four game losing skid with a 5-4 victory over the second place Wolf Pack. “We just felt for the past six weeks the club hasn’t improved and it might be even a little longer than that,” said Ice Hawks general manager Peter Zerbinos. “I have watched us become stagnate while other teams have got a lot better. It’s something I have to take responsibility for as well. “I have known Derek for a long time and we have had a huge flavour of Seafair Minor Hockey players on this team that have brought us a lot of success who were coached by him. This is a long term commitment we have made.” Chichak’s Ice Hawk alumni includes Ryan Cuthbert, Cody Fidgett and Aaron Merrick who all had leading roles in the

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

A 6-1 loss to the league-leading Richmond Sockeyes was the Delta Ice Hawks’ seventh setback in their last eight games, prompting a coaching change. club winning the PIJHL championship two years ago. His son Sam Chichak captained the Richmond Sockeyes to the provincial and Western Canadian championships last season. His older son Andrew also played for Richmond. “It’s a pretty neat connection. At one point I recall seeing 10 of my former players in the line-up (between the Ice Hawks and the Sockeyes),” said Chichak. “The biggest challenge is going to be getting a feel for these players. There’s definitely

going to be a bit of a learning curve but it’s going to have to be a quick one.” Chichak has been coaching the new juvenile team with the South Delta Minor Hockey Association. With only a couple of potential conflicts, he will see double duty for the balance of the minor hockey season. Icing... The Ice Hawks did make two player transactions at the league roster deadline, acquiring forward Michal Urbaniak

from the Grandview Steelers and signing defenceman Colby Rosner. They also released forward Jeff Penman who was obtained from Comox Valley in November. The victory in North Vancouver saw Brent Chreptyk’s second of the night tie the game at 4-4 with 1:48 left. He then set-up Evan Grannary for the game winner with 37 seconds remaining. Delta visits the Richmond Sockeyes on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Minoru Arena

Delta Gymnastics sends team to pair of meets in Hawaii

Tides at Tsawwassen Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet

The Delta contingent participated in the Gymnastics in Paradise this past weekend and will conclude the trip at the Aloha Gymnastics Festival in Oahu. Gymnastics in Paradise was an international competition featuring competitors from Canada, Australia and the United States in levels five through elite. The event was hosted by the Hawaiian Island Twisters Gymnastics Club. The Aloha Gymnastics Festival is also an international meet, but it includes a wider variety of competitors from places such as Japan and New Zealand. The Festival is hosted by the Kokokahi Gymnastics Team and is famous for its beautiful and coveted seashell trophies. The team has also been invited to train at the Kokokahi Gymnastics Club during its stay. “These events are an incredible opportunity for the gymnasts because it will help them expand their international gymnastics experience, they will compete with a wide vari-

ety of levels, practice at a completely different location, and learn about the culture of the area” added Dober. The girls are excited to meet many people and make new friends, as well as sight see and have a chance to experience the location. “We have only competed as far away as Idaho and many of us have never been to Hawaii before,” added Chan. The team’s main focus is to expand their gymnastics knowledge and soon all of these girls’ hard work and training will pay off. Dober is expecting to return to Canada after 10 days of training and competition across the Pacific Ocean, hopefully with a beautiful seashell trophy in tow. Delta Gymnastics Society is located in Ladner at the Delta Sport Development Centre. The club offers a wide variety of recreational and competitive programs for participants aged 12 months to adults. For information call 604943-0460 or visit www.deltagymnastics.com.

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Six of Delta Gymnastics Society’s strongest female gymnasts are in Hawaii for a pair of international meets. Ranging from ages 10-14, these girls have been training together for more than two years at an average of 16 hours per week. “Each of the participating gymnasts have been committed to the sport their whole life, some girls started training as young as three years old,” explained Jennifer Dober, head coach of the Delta Gymnastics Women’s Artistic Gymnastics competitive team. Sara Chan, a Delta Gymnastics veteran and a Grade 8 at Delta secondary school, will be attending these competitions for a third time in her career. “I am very excited to compete there again because I loved the location, the exposure to other clubs from other countries, and of course I love going there with my friends,” said Chan before her departure.

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Pacers looking for third straight cup Delta hosts Sun Devils tonight in annual senior boys basketball clash

Delta Pacers will be heavy favourites to three-peat as Stebbings/Murray Cup champions when they host the South Delta Sun Devils tonight at 7 p.m. The annual clash between the two local senior boys baskeball teams is presented by the South Delta Basketball Association which operates the Steve Nash League. The cup is named after Bob Stebbings and Neil Murray — a pair of Delta Sports Hall of Fame inductees who coached basketball at both schools for many years. Since the Sun Devils won the inaugural game, the Pacers have reeled off two straight wins, including a decisive 7545 victory in Tsawwassen last year. South Delta will be in tough again with an inexperienced squad up against an opponent with aspirations of earning a provincial berth. The Pacers are coming off a third place finish at last weekend’s 47th annual Chancellor Basketball Tournament at St. Thomas More in Burnaby. Delta opened with an 86-51 win over GW Graham, then cruised to a 70-49 victory against the McMath Wildcats. The Ladner school was trimmed 75-73 by the eventual champion Handsworth Royals in the semi-finals before topping Charles Tupper 71-63. The Pacers are gearing up to host Bill Kushnir Memorial Tournament next week which will feature four schools currently in the provincial 4A rankings — Churchill (No. 2), Tamanawis (No. 3), Claremont (No. 6) and Yale (honourable mention). At the buzzer... The DSS Pacers junior boys team capped an impressive weekend at the Semiahmoo Totems Junior Boys Basketball Tournament with a 59-41 victory over Graham in the championship game. The Pacers advanced to the final with a 54-46 win over MEI.

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SD2 Sharks captured the Midget Division of the South Delta Minor Hockey Association Party In Da House Tiournament.

Sharks edge Energy to win Party tourney The SD2 Sharks trimmed SD1 Energy 1-0 to become Midget Division champions of South Delta Minor Hockey’s Party In Da House Tournament. The final game of championship Sunday proved to be a highly entertaining and hard-fought battle, featuring excellent goaltending at both ends of the rink from the Sharks’ Nick Worsnop and the Energy’s Kurtis Thompson. A terrific unassisted goal in the opening period by Mathew Olsen was the difference on the night. Of course, the Sharks couldn’t have done it without the support of the entire team which also includes: Curtis Robinson, Thomas Buckley, Ole Hatlelid, Kyle Moorehead, Arnon Hassakan, Austin Herauf, Kieran Tan, Connor Bower, Brad Lebus, Dylan Skujins, Josh Dubois, Jamil Walji, Wyatt Bates, Ryan Pugh, Adam Husdon and proud coaches Brad Herauf, Paul Skujins, Graham Worsnop and George Bates. The team also received the Sportsmanship Award for lowest number of penalty minutes which includes a gift certificate donated by the Boot and Sombrero restaurant in Ladner. The Sharks look forward to the league playoffs and representing SDMHA in the Delta Cup Challenge at the end of the season. They also recognize the effort of the two tournament participants in their divisions, including the Angry Mob, and the dedication of their coaches.

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