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was started in 1995 and recognizes individuals who volunteer their time to help others to build a smarter and more caring nation. Tsawwassen Grade 8 student Tjoe, who attended Sacred Lauren Tjoe got the shock of her Heart School before life recently when she found moving to Little Flower out she was about to receive Academy this year, the Governor General’s received the award for Caring Canadian Award. her work with Sacred Tjoe was heading in to Heart’s Missions Club. the recent We Day Evening She joined the club, of Champions when her which aims to raise mom told her she was going Lauren Tjoe money and awareness for to receive the award. various organizations, “It was a really big sursuch as Free The Children and prise for me,” she said. “I was Operation Smile, five years ago. really shocked.” This year, Tjoe said, the students The highlight for the Little are raising money to give children Flower Academy student was in rural China a better education. receiving the award from Craig Kielburger, one of the founders of The club also helps out closer to home, making food for resiFree The Children, Me to We and dents of Vancouver’s Downtown We Day. Eastside. The Caring Canadian Award BY

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months in prison in November of that year but was released on bail to launch an appeal after serving just two weeks of her sentence. After exhausting all her appeals, Berner, who is now 62, began serving her sentence in March 2013. Her release, after serving the statutory two-thirds of her sentence, comes with a number of conditions, including not to consume alcohol, avoid drinking establishments and follow a treatment plan; and not to own or operate a motor vehicle.

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CARP forum looks back on walkie-talkie

The daughters, including Optimist columnist ML Burke, of the inventor of the walkie-talkie will be speaking at a meeting in Richmond tomorrow. A short film on Donald L. Hings’ invention and its impact for the Allies during the Second World War will

also be presented. The inventor and telecommunications pioneer (1907-2004) was born in England and moved to Canada at a young age. He was presented with the Order of Canada in 2001. Second World War veterans from Richmond and

Ladner will also share their stories. The meeting is hosted by CARP Richmond-Delta (Canadian Associations of Retired Persons) and will take place at the Richmond Minoru Seniors Centre at 7660 Minoru Gate from 1 to 3 p.m.

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DTA endorses five trustee candidates it says are willing to advocate for better funding BY

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The Delta Teachers’ Association is endorsing a handful of Delta school board candidates it says are willing to play a more prominent role in advocating for better funding. The organization sent questionnaires to all 16 candidates and recently announced it has decided to support five of them: Nic Slater, Rhiannon Bennett and Bruce Reid, who make up the Kids Matter slate, as well as independents Brad Sherwin and former DTA president Val Windsor. CUPE 1091, the union representing school support workers, is also endorsing the five. “It’s not only in Delta, it’s a perception teachers have across B.C. that trustees who claim to be strong advocates for public education also have to be seen and heard as strong advocates for public education,” said DTA president Paul Steer. “It’s not enough to just work behind the scenes or for individual trustees to line up in unison behind the chair of the board as a figurehead.” Boards of education

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Paul Steer is president of the Delta Teachers’ Association. might have done a few things to ask for better funding, but speaking out on issues and putting more pressure on government is a role for which they’ve been elected by the public, Steer said. He noted some of the incumbents were asked what their accomplishments have been in a decade or more on the board, a time when more than $20 million has been cut from the district’s budget. They were also asked what they’d do to try to increase funding. “What we’re short on here are some sound strategies for actually accom-

plishing what needs to be accomplished. If you need a rise in funding, how will you get there? Some people say review the funding formula. That’s fine, but if nothing actually changes, it’s just the status quo.” At the first all-candidates’ meeting this week, Slater said chronic underfunding seems to be like an “elephant in the room that nobody wants to talk about.” He said the board should prepare a needs budget in addition to its regular budget to highlight the true costs of public education. At the same meeting Reid asked why the school

board hasn’t been speaking out more about the “drastic and obscene underfunding” situation in Delta. On the question of how she would attempt to increase funding, board chair Laura Dixon, who earlier this year had to respond to Steer’s demand for the board to be more vocal, said trustees and education partners have appealed to local MLAs and the Ministry of Education. She told the Optimist that although she has a good working relationship and collaboration with those employed by the district, she didn’t seek the DTA’s endorsement because trustees should represent all constituents. “There have been many opportunities as a local board of education to work through some of our funding challenges and I believe that we have worked very constructively with the government on a staff to staff level, as well as a board of education working with the Minister of Education and Treasury Board,” she said. “Further we discuss funding issues we have in common with other boards of education through our provincial association, BCSTA, as you have seen from the

Three forums for hopefuls

The Delta school board’s role in advocating for funding will undoubtedly be a topic of discussion at a pair of upcoming Delta Teachers’ Association-sponsored all-candidates meetings. The first will be held tomorrow at Genesis Theatre in Ladner from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The other will be at Seaquam Secondary in North Delta on Monday, Nov. 10, also from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The District Parent Advisory Council is also hosting an all-candidates meeting for school trustee hopefuls. It will be held at Seaquam Secondary tonight at 7 p.m. example in my response to the DTA. In my time on the board we have taken great care to ensure that our fiscal management directs our resources for the greatest benefit of our students and we enhance our financial position with a lot of hard work by our staff offering excellent educational programs that attract and retain enrollment,” Dixon said.

New site for adult learners BY

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School district and municipal officials joined education partners for the grand opening of the Delta Community College last week. The centre is housed on 83rd Avenue in North Delta, the first stand-alone building constructed by the district specifically for adult education programs. The district had been running programs out of portables at Delview Secondary for years before a land consolidation and swap with the Corporation of Delta made the new

building possible. Offering a range of courses from adult graduation diploma to the Delta Individualized Adult Learning (DIAL) program, the 1,409-square-metre (15,160-square-foot) building consists of eight full-size classrooms, computer lab, staff and student lounges, advising room, childcare facility and atrium computer area. District superintendent Dianne Turner told the audience at last Wednesday’s opening the adult learning centre is an important milestone for the district. “The Delta school district continues to meet lifelong

learning needs by offering very high quality, innovative and accessible education and training programs to our learners,” said Turner. “Our students are diverse with many different reasons to attend this college. Some have the desire to learn personal development skills or pursue learning out of pure interest. Others have goals of advancing a career.” The North Delta Rotary purchased several pieces of equipment for the centre. Asked if the centre could also become a revenue generator by offering courses that are only available in private post-secondary colleges, board chair Laura

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A group of local women is once again reaching out for donations to bring a little brightness to women in need. Women Helping Women is in its fifth year of reaching out to women here at home and in other nearby communities as well. Each year, the group collects donations of personal items, such as shampoo, soap, deodorant and toothbrushes, for women’s shelters and transition homes. It’s also aiming to bring a little fun to women who are going through a rough time. “The premise is to give a pampering gift to these moms,” said Pindi Mann, one of the organizers. She said they’re looking for donations of items like nail polish, make up, perfume and pyjamas — anything new and unopened that will give the gift of pampering to women who might not be able to afford it. After donating beauty products to a group serving the women of the

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South Delta’s Women Helping Women includes: (front row from left) Tanya Gaytmenn and Pindi Mann; (middle row) Jennifer Griffiths, Amy Lambert, Aurela Edgson and Jinder Basi; and (back row) Patrice Dagenais and Jamie Kwiatkowski. Downtown Eastside for a number of years, the local women decided to bring that spirit of giving closer to home. In 2010, they gathered enough donations to make 52 gift bags for one residential recovery home. Last year, with generous donations from friends, family and the community, the group was able to deliver 536 gift bags to women in Vancouver, Richmond, Delta, Surrey, White Rock and Abbotsford. The group will be collecting donations until

Dec. 3. Donations can be arranged by emailing p_mann@telus.net or gaytmenns@telus.net or can also be dropped off at Changes Hair Studio in Ladner (4889 Delta St.) and Locks and Lashes in Tsawwassen (1513 56 St.). Donations can also be dropped off at Fisherman’s Hall (4481 Savoy St., Ladner) before 2 p.m. on Dec. 3 only. For more information, find the group on Facebook by searching Women Helping Women South Delta.

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Mayor not a fan of King’s challenge A Delta council candidate’s recent attempt to draw attention to concerns over building regulations prompted Mayor Lois Jackson to issue a public statement. At the Oct. 23 all-candidates forum, Heather King said she has heard Delta’s building bylaw is often ambiguous and does not provide clear guidelines to builders and homeowners wishing to renovate. “I would challenge each one of you to phone city hall and ask them one question,” she said at the meeting. “Ask it three times and see if you get the same answer. Chances are you won’t.” King said it is not the fault of staff members, who she called “professional and caring.” Jackson did not appreciate King’s challenge. “While I fully support a competitive, lively, election campaign, I do not support challenges that don’t serve an immediate purpose and that come at the expense of staff time and taxpayer money.”

Housing continues to top agenda Council candidates face more questions on issue at third forum of municipal campaign BY

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Close to 200 people attended an all-candidates forum for Delta council hopefuls Saturday afternoon at the North Delta Evangelical Free Church. Sponsored by the nonpartisan Delta Residents’ Association, the meeting, like two previous ones, saw the 13 candidates answer questions on an array of topics, although some extra attention was paid to the MK Delta Lands development proposal as well as housing issues. On the MK Delta Lands housing proposal adjacent to Highway 91, Heather King, a former poll-topping councillor looking to get back to the council table, reiterated her idea of a land swap involving Paterson Park. It’s an idea that’s stirred up some controversy and heated debate since she revealed it a couple of weeks ago, but independent Ron Calliou suggested Saturday that King’s pitch “is a fantastic idea” that should be considered.

Asked how he’d help bring more housing variety, Johann Ackermann of Delta Connect said residents need more input and that Delta needs to look more at “grey space” instead of allowing houses to be torn town, building on the bog and allowing high-rises. “You come up with a plan and you stick by it and if someone cuts down a tree, you fine them,” he said. Fellow Delta Connect candidate Nicholas Wong said Delta needs to better manage its growth and start reducing amendments to community plans. He also said Delta shouldn’t entertain development ideas for Burns Bog. Incumbent Jeannie Kanakos also noted concern about the MK Delta Lands proposal as well her opposition to high-rise developments. Asked how council can help create more affordable housing, Rod Binder, a newcomer on Mayor Lois Jackson’s DIVA team, noted Delta needs to listen to landowners and come up with creative ideas.

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Candidates at a meeting hosted by the Delta Residents’ Association had to answer questions they picked out of a bag. When DIVA incumbent Robert Campbell was asked about affordable housing, he said affordability is a relative term. “What they can do is drive the diversity of housing. You can’t drive land costs,” Campbell said. Jennifer Thoss of Delta Connect said it’s disgusting what’s been happening with the approval for the coal project at Fraser Surrey Docks and with the Terminal 2 proposal at Roberts Bank. She also noted Burns Bog needs better protection. One way to achieve that is through greater public aware-

ness about its importance, something that can be done through more controlled public access, she said. Fellow Delta Connect candidate Lori Mayhew told the audience Delta needs new ideas and a fresh perspective, as well as new ways to engage citizens. Saying elections should go back to their roots, independent Peter Mattoo reiterated his position that council should be all about local people and local issues, not career politicians toeing a party line. Incumbent Ian Paton responded that members of the DIVA team are “inde-

pendent thinkers” who have voted against each other on many occasions. Asked if he’d favour a ward system, incumbent Bruce McDonald said he wouldn’t because residents should understand all the issues in Delta. Asked if she’d be in favour of restoring the previous system of granting for non-profits, Sylvia Bishop said Delta has been providing a lot for groups, including tax exemptions and in-kind support. • In other election news, Thoss and King recently complained about several municipal signs inside the South Delta Recreation Centre and other civic buildings that highlight features of Delta as well as the current administration’s “fiscal responsibility.” Chief election officer Robyn Anderson told them none of the display boards are considered election advertising, however, they would be removed until after the election. • The election will be held Saturday, Nov. 15. Advanced voting continues today and tomorrow.

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Civic politicians continue push for Hwy. 10 median

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Delta seeks barrier on dangerous stretch of road BY

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Delta council voted recently to continue its push for a median along a stretch of Highway 10 following last month’s fatal crash. Surrey high school students Cody Kehler and Chantal MacLean, both 17, were killed on Thanksgiving weekend in a five-vehicle collision on the hilly curve between Scott Road and Highway 91. Delta police said a car traveling westbound down the hill appeared to lose control, crossing into oncoming traffic. Mayor Lois Jackson said the municipality has been calling for a median along that stretch of road since 2012 after another head-on collision. “It’s unfortunate that it takes the death of two

young people in our community to bring this back to the fore again,” said Coun. Robert Campbell, adding that a barrier could be installed fairly quickly. “Putting in barriers there would save lives.” Just last fall, Jackson met with Transportation Minister Todd Stone to highlight the need for a barrier. According to a staff report, between 2002 and January 2012, there were 62 crashes along that stretch, 26 of which resulted in injuries. At a recent council meeting, civic politicians voted in favour of sending a letter to Stone, urging the ministry to install a centre median. Engineering director Steven Lan told council the ministry has completed a detailed design that would

Delta purchases home for caretaker adjacent to Hawthorn Grove BY

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The Corporation of Delta recently has purchased a home on Arthur Drive in Ladner that will serve as the caretaker’s residence for Hawthorn Grove Park. The caretaker currently lives in a trailer at the park, which is home to both Harris Barn and Kirkland House. Chief administrative officer George Harvie said the municipality had fire and safety concerns with

the trailer on the site, so when the house adjacent to the park entrance was put up for sale, Delta jumped at the chance to purchase it for $575,000. “We were very fortunate that everything worked out for us,” Harvie said. Under a new two-year agreement with the caretaker, the trailer will be removed by the end of the year. The caretaker will live in the house rent-free in exchange for 80 hours of work per month.

Workshop offers tips to preserve family history The Delta Archives hosts a public education workshop tomorrow to help participants preserve precious family records. Archivist Robert McLelland will teach how to correctly store and preserve your family’s valuable historic records. Topics will include how to store papers, photographs and books; how certain records degrade and what to look for; how archives operate; and how to prepare your family records for donation to an archives.

Offered by the Delta Museum and Archives Society, the workshop will run from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Delta Archives (adjacent to municipal hall). Pre-registration is necessary as the workshop has a maximum of 15 participants. Admission is $10; archival storage kits will be available for purchase after the workshop for $20. Light refreshments will be served. For more information on the workshop, visit www. deltamuseum.ca or call 604946-9322.

see the highway widened along with the addition of a barrier. Lan said he spoke to ministry staff recently and although the design for the upgrades is complete, there is no timeline for the project. “Certainly we will see if we can impress upon them the importance of this,” Jackson said.

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MURPHY’S LAW Who would have ever guessed that politicians of all people would try to take more credit than they deserve? Comments, as well as an editorial cartoon, that were published in this newspaper following the decision by Whatcom County to deny an application to erect radio towers in Point Roberts have been met with derision in some circles. Readers were offended that politicians, MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay and Mayor Lois Jackson in particular, took too much credit for the welcomed decision by our neighbours to the south. There’s certainly validity to those concerns, although there’s also something to be said for political involvement. I’ve heard from several people close to the issue that claim Whatcom County stood up and took notice when representatives from all three levels of Canadian government were scheduled to speak at a public hearing originally planned for last week. The county took pains to accommodate these high-ranking officials and many believe their involvement might well have pushed the campaign over the top. It’s one thing for county officials to hear that residents from an adjacent country (as well as many from their own) are adamantly opposed to a particular proposal, but it’s quite another when the project commands the attention of neighbouring government. Having said that, there should be no confusion over who was driving the bus on this wild ride. I don’t think there’s any doubt these towers would have been erected had it not been for the efforts of the Cross Border Coalition Against the Towers, a collection of citizens from both sides of the line. Without the group’s in-your-face persistence, which included getting the various levels of government to come on board, this issue could have turned out much, much worse. The coalition leveraged the amazing amount of human capital that’s available in this area to wage a reasoned and persuasive campaign. As for the politicians, MLA Vicki Huntington, as she is apt to do, was quick to speak out, going as far as to file an informal objection with the FCC in the U.S. Delta did its homework and eventually joined the cause, while Findlay, as much as she facilitated the exchange of information at the federal level, refrained from taking a stand, much to the chagrin of those fighting the proposal on the ground. However, the fact all three levels of government were lined up to speak last week means they can take some credit. How much is definitely open to interpretation.

Beware of that panhandler, he just might have ticket for you TOM SIBA

COMMUNITY COMMENT ICBC is running way too many ads stating that, when you’re driving, a second matters. That, of course, doesn’t apply in the morning rush when you are trying to make your way through the tunnel. In my semi-vegetative state (also known as partial retirement), I don’t hit the tunnel every day, but still encounter the morning rush a couple of times a week. When I have been by myself, I’ve been taking the Highway 17 route, primarily because the lineup on Highway 17A from Ladner looked too daunting. The fact that Ladner traffic has to eventually merge into a single lane with Tsawwassen traffic results in traffic backing up to Ladner Trunk Road. One morning when Highway 17 seemed to come to a stop too early, I decided to time it. Hopefully checking the clock while at a complete stop doesn’t count as distracted driving. One can’t be too

careful. I saw a news item that cops was an imposter? It is probably not were dressing as panhandlers in a good idea to accuse him or her of order to entrap people using their fraud. cell phones at red lights. Seems So do you just tell the officer like a waste of police resources, to keep the $2 since by this time but I suppose it is a good revenue the light has changed twice and generator. people are starting to honk? Does Now I believe all the revenue the officer think you are trying from those bogus tickets to bribe him to goes to the provincial forget about that government, but what Q thing? Is he One morning when happens if you give the Highway 17 seemed offended that by bogus bum a couple of the suggestion dollars? Does he return to come to a stop of a bribe? Is it, saying, “Only kidhe offended by too early, I decided ding,” while he writes the miniscule to time it. Hopefully you up for using your amount? checking the clock cell phone and, maybe Best not to on a bad day, for not while at a complete speak of it again. having your seat belt If you see a panstop doesn’t count done up. handler standing, as distracted driving. as they do, in On a really bad day, you’ll be listening to Q One can’t be too the middle of the on CBC radio when you street and you roll down the widow to careful. have a compasget your $167 ticket. sionate streak, The officer might be send money to convinced that you are not into the Salvation Army — and leave “that stuff,” but they probably your cell phone alone. record your name somewhere. The 20 minutes spent in a tunnel So you are out the $167 for the line-up is not a good place to catch ticket plus the $2 you gave the up with your e-mails on your way officer when you thought he was a to work. I haven’t seen any panhanpanhandler and you are now a perdlers working the lanes, but there son “known to the police” for your are construction workers about who listening choices. But there are still are otherwise distracted. So don’t difficulties to be faced! Do you ask text, relax and listen to the radio for the $2 back since the officer — just be careful of CBC.

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Drivers aren’t that important

Editor: As I sit in the bumper-tobumper, stop-and-go traffic every morning on Highway 17A, I ponder a few questions that come to mind. I have a half-hour, after all, to do this pondering before I reach the tunnel. • Are they going to allow the same engineering gurus that created this mess to design the new bridge? Please, oh please, say no. • I also wonder about the people that go flying down the centre lane and either fly into a small space that

someone has left, prompting everyone else who has patiently (or maybe not so patiently) waited in line to slam on their brakes, or if they don’t see an opening they actually think they are so important they can bring a whole lane of traffic to a grinding halt while expecting one of us in the right lane to let them in. Whoever has told these people they are better than the rest of us lied to them. I can promise them it’s just not true. Get in line and wait your turn. My life and

Citizenry deserves the credit Editor: I am amazed there has not been a more strident condemnation of our federal and local politicians who are taking the credit for preventing the radio towers in Point Roberts. They completely ignore the fact it was the local citizenry who discovered the plans to erect the

towers in the first place. Then they continued to do countless hours of research on the harmful effects that radiated from them on the surrounding population, held public meetings and raised the necessary funds to keep us all informed, including the local politicians. Geof Hacker

Don’t play games with tax dollars Editor: Delta council candidate Heather King has put out a challenge to call the Corporation of Delta three times and see if you get three different answers on building bylaws.

Advocating wasting municipal staff time for games like this is just another reason why I will not vote for King. I will be voting for strong leaders, not people playing games. Corinne Allen

my safety are more important, as are the lives and safety of the other patient people waiting in line. • The most puzzling question I ponder is why are the “powers that be” not doing something about this? Prior to the South Fraser Perimeter Road opening, this only happened on days when there were accidents and then you just went with the flow. But this is a daily boondoggle... and if there is an accident, you better pray you have enough gas. Claudia Moeller

Halloween photo not appropriate

Editor: As regular readers of the Delta Optimist, my family would like to express our displeasure with your choice in Halloween cover photo. Although we are ardent Halloween fanatics and participants, in our opinion the picture is not appropriate. Not only do I find it completely inappropriate for our toddler to be looking at, I, myself a grown adult, find it rather disturbing. Whatever happened to tasteful and creative Halloween decorations? This is an example where desensitization is not a good thing. Mark Kluge

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Ladner Rotary Club members donned bright red ponchos last month to raise awareness of the campaign to eradicate polio and to recognize World Polio Day. Club members sported the ponchos with the words “End Polio Now” at a weekly meeting at the Delta Town & Country Inn. The event was to bring attention to the worldwide campaign to eradicate polio in the few remaining countries. “Rotary made a promise to the children of the world to eradicate polio from the face of the earth,” said Chris Offer, a member of Rotary Club of Ladner and a past district governor. “Our top priority will remain polio eradication until this goal is realized and our promise is kept.” Offer has worked as a volunteer on polio eradication in Sudan and South Sudan.

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When Rotary launched its PolioPlus program in 1985, the crippling disease struck more than 1,000 children around the world every day. Just 222 cases have been confirmed in 2014 as of early October, primarily in the countries where polio has never been stopped: Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Since 1985 Rotary has contributed more than $1.3 billion US and countless hours of volunteer service to ending polio. This includes more than $26 million contributed by the more than 25,000 members of Rotary clubs in Canada. The three clubs in Delta have contributed more than $200,000 to the campaign. To date, more than 2.5 billion children have been immunized against the paralyzing and sometimes deadly poliovirus.

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LIVING MATTERS The things you discover late in the game. There I was, making dinner, with some mindless TV game show playing in the background. The host moved from one contestant to another, asking for a snapshot of their lives. Where did they live? And were they married? And did they have any kids? And what did they do for a living? Teacher, said the first. Accountant, said the second. I continued to peel the potatoes. Foot model, said the third. I snapped to attention. Foot model? Did I hear that correctly? This was an occupation? I did not know this. Why, if I knew this, I may well have given some thought to becoming a foot model, given that I’ve always considered my feet to be pretty darn nice.

As I say, the things you discover late in the game. Back in the day, when I was trying to determine what my life’s work would be, I tended to think pretty narrowly. There was education. There was design. There was journalism. Never did anyone alert me to the possibility that I might have made a living stepping under the bright lights — literally. This, of course, has me wondering if I have missed the occupational boat where my other strengths are concerned. I am going to be mighty irritated, for instance, if I turn on a game show one of these days and hear a contestant report that he or she has an occupation as a cat petter. Let’s just say I have petted cats my entire life, and consider myself a pro. Ditto if someone says she works as a “to-do list maker.” That one would get me big-time. As anyone in my family knows, I write 10 or 12 to-do lists every day, and I’m constantly tweaking them to make sure they’re comprehensive and completely up to date. Heavens, if I could work as

a to-do list maker, I bet I could earn six figures. I would also make a terrific gravy maker and kitchen floor sweeper. Yes, I realize there are people out there who perform these tasks as part of their jobs, but I wouldn’t want to do the other stuff. Chefs make ragouts and seafood terrines. I’d just want to make the gravy. You have to play to your strengths. Having said that, I can only imagine appearing on a game show and being asked about my work. “I am a professional lint remover,” I would say, puffing out my chest. “Oh,” the host would say. “That’s an usual line of work. How did you get into this?” “Quite by accident,” I would reply. “I’d always loved removing the lint from the filter of my dryer, and then one day, it dawned on me that I could remove lint from other people’s dryers and turn a passion into a profession.” And that, of course, is what it’s all about. You really have to love your job. So long as you’re able to find it.

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lights and decorations; wreaths, toys and music; gift wrap, ribbon and cards; and candles, tableware and linens. New stock is brought in daily. The store accepts cash and debit, and all proceeds go to Delta Hospital for patient comforts and medical equipment. Located at 4830 Delta

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Three projects in the works for TFN Gateway Logistics Centre Truck fueling facility joins warehouse and container inspection centre The Tsawwassen First Nation and TFN Economic Development Corporation announced last week agreements they have three major projects on the initial 70 acres of their serviced industrial land known as Tsawwassen Gateway Logistics Centre. The three developments include a large warehouse facility, a container examination centre and a cardlock truck fueling facility. “Agreements with the partners for these individual developments have resulted in strategic facilities which will benefit all stakeholders, local commerce, international trade and our member community,” said TFN Chief Bryce Williams. “We would like to extend

late 2014 or early 2015. “These first three developments in our 330-acre Tsawwassen Gateway Logistics Centre are key to delivering on our mandate to create developments and partnerships that will generate revenues, and provide skills, training and employment opportunities for our members,” said Chris Hartman, CEO of the TFN Economic Development Corporation. An economic impact study estimates that TFN’s current commercial and industrial projects alone will generate more than $348 million in construction employment income and $235 million in permanent annual employment income.

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Perhaps you were able to start painting the bedrooms and you do have the month of November to work on it. The master bedroom and guest room could have a total new look with new bedding and light or lamp fixtures.

are different heights. Reading lamps can be different as well and always check the electrical parts as there are plenty of decorative lamps out there that can be tipped over easily or come apart.

Children of all ages usually like to have a say in their bedroom decor as it reflects their personality and comfort zone.

You might find a big shelf at plant nursery or second hand store. It can be painted or left natural depending on its condition. It is so useful for holding belts, heavier scarves and gloves in small baskets.

Allow them to choose some nice prints and maybe have a decorative wall bulletin board for their collections, thus keeping the clutter to a minimum. These items can be purchased at any home decor store.

Silk and light scarves look great in a huge bowl with decorative small opening on the sides or a metal layered cake tray. You can always put a nice masculine picture of wildlife or a sailboat above the man’s dresser.

The bed should be on a large wall not under a window, and remember not to hang too heavy a picture over the bed. Night tables are more interesting if they

If your plan is to replace the flooring, take your paint chips to the store and you may be able to choose a neutral colour for all bedrooms. If you prefer hard-

wood just purchase scatter non-skid rugs (no rubber backing) for beside the bed. You don’t want to hide the rug under the bed. A bench at the foot of the bed is handy for clothes or a chest to store extra bedding. Second hand stores have interesting odd chairs. They are usually well made and can be painted in complimenting shades. Decorative pillows on the bed are great but smaller ones are easier to deal with when making the bed. As far as window treatments, when you are ready for them choose light coloured drapes with lining. Whatever you have managed to do thus far will be rewarded and on to the rest in the new year. CAROL PINKERTON IS A RETIRED INTERIOR DECORATOR. SEND HER YOUR HOME DÉCOR QUESTIONS AT CPINKERTON@DCCNET.COM.

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Holiday lighting displays are a beloved tradition come December, as homeowners and businesses alike string lights to make the season even more festive. Stringing lights can be tricky, but the process can go smoothly if do-it-yourselfers employ a few tricks of the trade. The best time to hang outdoor lights is before the weather gets especially cold and wet. Some people like to hang their lights before American Thanksgiving, which falls on the fourth Thursday of November, while others hang their lights on the days after Thanksgiving. No matter when you hang your holiday lights, make sure you do so when the conditions outside are comfortable and safe. Even if you do not plan to hang the lights early in the season, start your preparation early. Remove the lights from storage and inspect

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Continue to work around the perimeter of the home, clipping the lights and adding new strands as necessary.

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home may also be a safety risk if the decorator hasn’t followed precautions like these offered by CSA Group: • Creativity is key but not at the cost of safety: Let your inner designer shine, but be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions when arranging electrical items, such as lights and electronic decorations. Be sure to turn off the electricity to the supply outlet before working with outdoor wiring, and never run an electrical cord through a doorway or under a carpet indoors. • Fakes are no laughing matter: Your next door neighbour dressed up as Santa is funny. Counterfeit decorations are not so funny. Look for the mark from an accredited certification organization, such as CSA Group, on animated displays, light strings and extension cords. Ensure decorations are marked and certified for outdoor use and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. • Keep the mood light but not fiery: Choose flameresistant decorations and don’t place open flames or candles near flammable materials, such as wreathes, trees or paper decorations. Never nail

or tack lighting strings to a wall, as this may damage insulation and create a shock or fire hazard. Use insulated fasteners rather than metal nails or tacks that could damage wiring to hold light strings in place. • Cozy up: Keep warm by the fireplace but be sure your gas appliances are in good working order. If the pilot light or flame goes out, turn the gas off and wait five minutes or longer (see the manufacturer’s instructions) before attempting to relight. Be alert for unusual odors or flames when your gas fireplace is on, often indicating that the fireplace is not operating properly. In such cases, contact your dealer or licensed technician for servicing. • Overload on food, not watts: Don’t overload extension cords. Use heavy duty extension cords for high wattage decorations and large electronically-animated displays. For extreme decorators, make sure your house is capable of handling the electrical load of multiple lights and decor. If in doubt, contact a licensed professional to inspect your electrical system.

November 5, 2014 The Delta Optimist A19

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Many reasons to host a holiday gathering What would the holidays be without gatherings of family and close friends? Everyone gets to reminisce around the dinner table, and distant family members get to meet face-to-face instead of through social media. In many families, one or two family members share holiday hosting duties. Some host out of a sense of obligation, while others do so because they truly love providing a place for their loved ones to get together during such a festive time of year. Those undecided about whether or not to take on the role of holiday host should know there are a bevy or reasons to do just that. • No travel time: If you despise sitting in traffic or waiting in line at the airport for a delayed flight, hosting the holidays is your way around such headaches. While you’ll certainly deal with a number of people in your home, it will pale in comparison to the crowds holiday travelers must deal with. • New traditions: Hosting the holidays presents an opportunity to try out your own unique ideas and establish new traditions

sparking such difficulties. Stepping up to take over hosting will relieve someone you love of the work, allowing him or her to enjoy the festivities even more.

THERE ARE MANY BENEFITS TO HOSTING A HOLIDAY GATHERING THIS SEASON.

for your family. Over time, traditions become integral parts of family celebrations. A new host can impart fresh concepts and breathe new life into the festivities.

• Sense of pride: Hosting a holiday is a significant undertaking, especially if you will be following in the footsteps of a successful party host or hostess. This can be your proving ground and a chance to show that you are up to the task. It can give you a confidence boost and the inspiration to try other things you may have thought were beyond reach.

• Time management: Hosting the event allows you to set the pace of the day. You may find the holiday is less stressful when you know what is coming next and can exercise control over the schedule. You may not have to wake up as early to account for travel time and could feel more relaxed.

• Food: Hosting also allows you to customize the menu so the foods you and your immediate family like best make it on to the holiday menu. You may open others’ eyes to new culinary treats and show off your culinary skills along the way. Once the festivities have ended, you may even have enough leftovers to free you from cooking for a few days after the holiday, giving you a chance to relax and recuperate.

• Give older relatives a break: Perhaps Grandma or an aunt has always hosted the big holidays. Over time, the scope of the event can prove too much for an older person, whether it’s physical or financial constraints

Some people shy away from hosting a holiday because of the work involved. Although it can be challenging, there is a sense of reward and many other benefits that come with opening your home to friends and family.

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if necessary. Kids can be curious, so holiday hosts without children of their own should childproof their homes before any guests arrive with kids in tow. Move hazardous materials to high shelves that kids can’t reach, and make sure any prescription medications are also out of reach of youngsters. If your home has any steep staircases, consider purchasing some child gates or asking your guests to bring their own gates to reduce the risk of young kids falling down your stairs. • Stock up on toiletries and other essentials. Replenish your supply of toiletries before guests arrive. Stock

up on toilet paper, tissues, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner and lotion in the days leading up to the holidays. In addition, consider buying kitchen items like paper towels, napkins, plastic cutlery and paper plates. Paper plates may come in especially handy, saving you the trouble of having to load up the dishwasher after meals in which paper plates and plastic cutlery would have sufficed. • Give your common areas a thorough cleaning. Any common areas of the home, including the foyer, living room, dining room, kitchen, and rest rooms, should be given a thorough cleaning prior to your guests’

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November 5, 2014 The Delta Optimist A21 In the Community

Volunteers needed for winter harvest

Halloween tales at arts centre PHOTO BY

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Youngsters listened intently to storyteller Joann Pierre at a Halloween program at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre last Wednesday afternoon. The drop-in event was presented by the Corporation of Delta and the Fraser Valley Regional Library.

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The Christmas Market at Sacred Heart Church has been a tradition for over 70 years. The ladies are displaying the handmade queen size quilt that will be raffled off this year and some of the crafts they have made over the year. The market also includes the Tea Room, Kids Korner, Baking Booth, a Christmas dinner raffle and more. The market takes place this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sacred Heart School gym on Arthur Drive in Ladner.

Ever wished you could harvest fresh veggies all year round? Let Earthwise Society show you how. Earthwise Society is looking for volunteers to help with its winter harvest and other winter gardening activities at the Earthwise Farm. From starting seeds for transplants to directly sowing winter crops like spinach, lettuce and oriental greens, growing a winter harvest is fun and educational and offers a great opportunity for volunteers to keep active during the winter months. When the weather is bad, activities can move indoors to protected areas like

the naturally heated hoop houses that provide temperate growing conditions year round. Thanks to the microclimate of the Pacific Northwest coastal region, winter growing is easier than you might think. Under the direction of organic grower Charlotte Konken, winter harvest volunteers learn how to extend the growing season for their own gardens, while taking part in a community of local gardeners who are eager to learn and share their ideas with each other. For more information, call 604-946-9828 or visit www.earthwisesociety. bc.ca.

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November 5, 2014 The Delta Optimist A23 Feedback

Independent candidate Peter Mattoo recently raised the issue of a lack of diversity on Delta council. Mattoo is aiming to be the first person of colour to be elected to council, which has never included a

visible minority since Delta was incorporated 135 years ago. The Optimist asked:

Does Delta need more diversity on council?

Dennis Walsh I don’t think diversity should be a prerequisite.

Janice Feldman I think we’re well represented. I guess if there was an interest they would run. If there was interest from other (cultural heritages) ... they would put themselves out there. We have running who we have running.

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

Susan Cooney I guess so. We need diversity to become one.

Jay McGowan As long as the traditional Canadian customs and cultures that have been set in stone for the last 200 years are not radically changed, then diversity is always welcome.

Richard Glasner If you want to run, you run.

Last time we asked you:

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A24 The Delta Optimist November 5, 2014 Coming Events Clubs & Groups !Women, Wealth & Wisdom on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2:30 - 4 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. This workshop is a necessity if you are new to managing money, recently divorced, recently widowed, or just want easy to understand answers to your investment questions. Presented by Sheila Whitehead, Investment Advisor with RBC. Ladies only please! Please register by calling 604-535-3827 as space is limited. !Delta Museum & Archives Society presents “Preserve Your Family History” workshop at the Delta Archives on Nov. 6 from 1-3 p.m. Participants will learn how to properly store photos, papers & more! Pre-register by calling 604-946-9322. $10

Admission, with optional Archival Kit available for $20. !Workshop to Educate and Empower: Frauds and Scams, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2 - 3:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. This workshop focuses on common scams targeting older adults, offers strategies to protect themselves from scams, check for counterfeit bank notes and deal with financial abuse; and covers such resources as the national Do-Not-Call List. !Free UVic Chronic Pain Self-Management workshop starts Thursday, Nov. 6 at McKee Rec Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn strategies to manage pain, deal with difficult emotions, exercise comfortably, and work with health care providers. To register call UVic at 604-940-1273 or

go to www.selfmanagementbc.ca. !Rock, Fossil, Gem, and Jewelry Show, hosted by the Delta Rockhounds Saturday, Nov. 8 and Sunday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at South Delta Recreation Centre, 1720-56th St., Tsawwassen. Dealers, rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, demonstrations, displays and more. A free tumbled stone for every youngster. Admission by donation. !Enjoy your Baby” free course with free baby minding. Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m. (Nov. 15, 22, Dec. 6, 13, 20) at Ladner United Church. Further details and registration info at www. llttf.ca or call CMHA Delta 604-943-1878. !CMHA Delta is offering a Living Life to the Full course at Ladner United

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Church. Saturdays, from 1-4 p.m. on Nov. 15 and 22, Dec. 6 and 13. Bursaries available. For more information and to register call 604-943-1878. !Family Grief Support. The Centre for Supportive Care will be offering a family grief group starting Tuesday, Nov. 18. The group will run from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and meet twice a month until the end of June. Please call the centre at 604-948-0660 for more information and to schedule a meeting prior to the start of the group. !Rhonda Doram, a HoneyDo Lifestyle Assistant with “Grandma Approved” Senior Services, will be the speaker at the Low Vision Support Group at Ladner Pioneer Library, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24. !Christmas at the Cottage! Shop for everything you need for Christmas - lights, trees,ornaments, candles, decorations, bows, ribbons, wrapping paper, gifts, holiday clothing and more at Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen. Seniors

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!Eclectic Café on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 7 - 9 p.m. Music In the 60’s Coffee House style.Come and be entertained. Coffee and tea will be served. Members: $3, guests $5. Feature artist: Howard Solverson. McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner. Call 604-946-1411. !Remember and honour our veterans with a sing along with Brian Gimbel, Monday, Nov. 10, 1:303 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen, Tickets $5 members, $7 non-members.

!KinVillage Christmas Market & Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Admission by donation and please bring along non-perishable food items for the food bank. !Winter White Lunch, Nov. 28 at 12 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner. Members: $11; guests: $13. Full turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Entertainment: Liz & Steve Alexander. Call 604-9461411. !Christmas Dinner Dance with the Mighty Fraser Big Band, 6-11 p.m., Friday, Nov. 28, KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen, 604-943-0225. Tickets $30 members, $35 non-members. Dance only tickets available for $18. Fund Raisers !Third annual ROCKIN’ for REACH benefit concert and dance with Incognito and Jim Byrnes. Silent auction, 50/50, cash bar & more! Ages 19 and over. Proceeds benefit Reach Child and Youth Development Society. Saturday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. KinVillage Community Centre 5430 10th avenue Tsawwassen. Tix $25 at Videoland Ladner and Petra’s Tsawwassen or call 604-946-6622 ext.337 www.rockinforreach.com. !Shopping Day fundraiser for Hospice, Nov. 22 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Open Space Yoga, 4880 Delta St. One day only, a vast array of vendors offering great merchandise all in one place. Unique gifts for Christmas. Special Events !Sacred Heart Parish Christmas Market, 3900 Arthur Dr., Ladner,

Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crafts, bakery booth, curios, spiritual corner, tea room and more. !Menopause Workshop: Becoming a Hot Flash Hottie, hosted by Go Fit Gals. Tsawwassen, Nov. 18 7:30 p.m. A free workshop presented by PJ Wren, local personal trainer, and Risse Dalby, local nutritionist, teaching you what foods and workouts that you should be including in your life during menopause. More info & to register: info@gofitgals.com. !Christmas Decor (& More) Sale at Crossroads United Church. Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale features gently used Christmas decor, a Tea Room & Baking Table. 7655-120th St. Delta. !Ladner United Christmas Village Bazaar at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave., Ladner Saturday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone welcome. See the baskets and more. Arts !The Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra Presents Classical Cabaret Featuring the Borealis String Quartet Mozart and More! Saturday, Nov. 15. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Riverside Palace, Riverside Banquet Halls, 14431 Knox Way, Richmond. Contact admin@rdyo.ca for ticket info 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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There were plenty of incentives for the South Delta Sun Devils to deliver a clutch home field win last Saturday, including a curtain call for one of B.C. high school football’s top players. “This was the last game I will ever play in South Delta so it meant a lot to me,” smiled Grade 12 quarterback Lucas Kirk, following his team’s 37-14 win over the New West Hyacks. “It was a statement game for us, especially after losing to Mt Doug last week. We came out and played as a team today.” The victory earned South Delta the Kushnir Boot rivalry trophy for the first time since 2006 and clinched second place in the Western AAA Conference with a 6-1-0 record. That gives the Sun Devils an opening round bye and the opportunity to host a provincial quarter-final playoff game Nov. 21. Since all post-season games must be held at field turf venues, the Devils will be heading to Richmond’s Minoru Park for the second straight year. It was only fitting Kirk’s final game in Tsawwassen took place at Dennison Park where he also enjoyed plenty of success at the community level too with the South Delta Rams, guiding the club’s Bantam team to a B.C. title in 2012. Kirk added to his already lofty numbers with 214 yards passing and four touchdowns. Over seven conference games, he has thrown for 1,440 yards, nearly 400 more

than his nearest rival. His 18 touchdowns is also six better than anyone else. It adds up to him being arguably the leading candidate for Subway AAA Player of the Year honours. He hooked-up with Thomas Franklin for a pair of majors, including a 63-yard strike in the early stages of the fourth quarter to open up a 30-7 lead. It was also a big outing for Kirk’s longtime teammate Jack McDonald whose final game at Dennison included a pivotal 60yard third quarter punt return for a touchdown and an eight-yard toss from Kirk to round out the scoring. Gord Cooper continued his fine season with another touchdown catch and his clutch third down grab set the stage for the bomb to Franklin on the very next play. It was a solid afternoon for South Delta’s defensive front seven that had to deal with the Hyacks’ significant size on their offensive line and a dangerous running attack. Charlie Moore led the way with eight tackles and Grade 10 linebacker Grant McDonald added seven. The performance produced a huge sigh of relief from the Sun Devils coaching staff after watching an unbeaten season get dismantled the previous week in a 44-7 loss to Mt. Douglas. The aftermath resulted in an initial sluggish practice session before the players re-focused on the upcoming task at hand. “We had a mixed week of practice and I was (angry) but they responded big time today,” said head coach Ray Moon. “This per-

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South Delta Sun Devils Blake Gau looks to break free from a New West opponent during Saturday’s 37-14 win over the visiting Hyacks at Dennison Park. formance was monumental for us and our season. The kids came out flat (at Mt. Doug) everything that could go wrong, did go wrong and they steamrolled over us.”

Moon’s greatest challenge now is making sure his team remains sharp during nearly a three week layoff. “Right now it’s about healing

over the next few days,” he added. “We have some nicked players and I don’t even want them to think about football until we return to the practice field on Thursday.”

Malenstyn playing for Canada at U17 World Hockey Challenge This time, Hockey Canada invited over 100 of the top 1998-born players to Calgary for a summer camp, of which 66 were selected to form three teams. Malenstyn is the only B.C. born player on the Team Black roster. The World U17 Hockey Challenge features seven other teams — Finland, Russia, United States, Sweden, Slovakia, Canada White and Canada Red. The tournament, which has been moved up in the hockey calendar from a holiday

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season start, features a playoff round that starts Thursday and concludes with the gold medal game Saturday. Malenstyn is currently in his rookie season with the Calgary Hitmen and has two goals in 11 games so far. He was selected 18th overall by Calgary in the 2013 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft. After playing in South Delta Minor Hockey’s rep system through Pee Wee, Malenstyn took his career to the

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Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton for the past three years. He managed 26 points, including 15 goals, in 21 games last season after being aged up to play with the OHA’s Prep team. Other South Delta Minor alumni who have recently played in the World U17 Hockey Challenge include: Macoy Erkamps (2012), Ryan Olsen (2011), Brendan Gallagher (2009), Josh Nichols (2009) and Cam Reid (2008). SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 12:07 am 2.0 12:34 pm 9.5

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Beck Malenstyn joins some elite company by suiting up for Canada at this week’s World Under 17 Hockey Challenge in Sarnia, ON. The 16-year-old forward from Ladner is playing for Canada Black — one of three host teams as part of Hockey Canada’s revamped U17 men’s program. Past tournaments have featured regional squads taking on international entries, including Team Pacific — made up exclusively of B.C. and Alberta talent.

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Pacers qualify 22 swimmers for provincial championships

Delta Pacers turned in a solid fifth place performance at the 22-team Fraser Valley Zone Swimming Championships. Grade 11 student and Winskill Dolphins Swim Club member Brandon Frieberger led the way with a first place finish in the Open division for 50m freestyle with a time of 25.28 seconds. Other highlighted individual results included Lauren McCarthy placing fourth in the “B” Division 50 backstroke, while Jamie Hutton was seventh in the “B” Division 50 freestyle. Both students are in Grade 9. The Pacers enjoyed plenty of success in relay events, resulting in all 22 swimmers qualifying for the upcoming B.C. Secondary Schools Swimming Championships at Watermania in Richmond — Nov. 14-15. Hutton combined with Maya SatoKlemm, Kiana Sato-Klemm and Sophie Ferguson to win the “B” Division 400m freestyle relay. The Sato-Klemm sisters,

along with Hutton and McCarthy were second in the “B” Division 200m freestyle relay. In the medley relays, the team of Owen Bavis, Dylan Ferguson, Joey Arundel and Jared Beaton was third in the “B” Division 200m event. DSS also took third in the girls event with the team of Holly Denham, Hannah Gerrard, Jordan Bradley and Hutton. Rounding out the podium finishes were Kiana Sato-Klemm, Hans Christie, Gerrard and Arundel in the “B” Division 200m mixed medley relay. Other team members qualifying for provincials were Makena Currie, Hannah Miller, Jacey Cunningham, Sam Jackuliak, Janelle Thomas, Jonathan Plett, Ryan Plett and Isaac Richmond. The team would like to thank Grade 12 coaches Sophie Ferguson, Jordan Bradley and Makena Currie, teacher sponsor Jan Rogers and parent sponsor Willy Arundel.

Tsawwassen Soccer graduates help Quest University earn bronze medal Tsawwassen Soccer alumni Sam Dyck and Vikram Puri have helped Quest University to its best season in the program’s history. Making their first-ever appearance at the PACWEST Provincial Championships, the host Kermodes capped a memorable 2014 campaign with a 2-0 victory over the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Eagles in the bronze medal game. The Squamish school came ever-so-close to securing a

trip to the CCAA Nationals a day earlier, falling in penalty kicks to Vancouver Island University after the sides were deadlocked at 2-2 following 120 minutes of play. Quest had earlier secured the fourth and final spot at provincials with a 3-0 win over Langara to conclude conference play. Puri and Dyck are both freshman who came through Tsawwassen Soccer’s youth system before moving onto Metro Selects and the B.C. Premier Soccer League.

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AGM November 21st, 2014 7pm

@ the Sundance Banquet Hall (east Ladner) AGM - 7 to 9pm Awards - 9 to 9:30pm Unification Celebration - 9:30 to midnight Positions for Election include:

1 year Positions: President, (new) VP Operations, VP Field, Treasurer, VP Coaches 2 year Positions: VP Senior, VP Minor, VP Officials, Secretary Contact president@deltalacrosse.ca should you wish to put your name up for election. See the website for further information

www.delta lacrosse.ca

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

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Delta Pacers’ Danica McCormick gets ready to receive a pass from Erika Schwuchow during Fraser Valley AAA senior girls volleyball action against Abbotsford last week in Ladner. The Pacers came through with an exciting five set win (25-18, 25-13, 17-25, 18-25, 15-8) to improve to 2-3 on the season. Two of their losses have come to No. 1 ranked South Delta and No. 4 Seaquam.

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