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City staff recommending three-week break between shoots in Ladner SANDOR GYARMATI

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Kids woke Santa from his slumber at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall last Saturday morning in the annual Wake Up Santa event. See more photos on Page 23 and at www.delta-optimist.com.

Delta might slap a limit on the frequency of movie and TV filming in Ladner Village and the North 40 Park Reserve.

A staff recommendation that was discussed at Delta council’s weekly meeting Monday calls for a 21-day hold back between filming in those areas, effectively banning movie production for three-week periods. The recommendations also include not making the municipal parking lot at 48th Avenue and Bridge Street available for film crews and that communication and safety improvements for filming be implemented.

A report by engineering director Steven Lan stated the 21-day freeze between productions is to reduce “excessive interruptions to businesses” while also reducing “excessive filming” at the park.

The report stated that in Ladner Village, eight productions were filmed in 2017 for a total of 27 days, which includes preparation, shooting and wrapup days. In October alone, A Joyous Christmas and Finding Santa were filmed in the village for a total of 14 days.

While filming was mostly successful, one business owner sent a formal complaint expressing frustration due to exces-

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Johnny Depp was in Ladner Village this summer filming Richard Says Goodbye, a comedy-drama in which he plays a college professor who decides to binge through every vice after receiving a life-changing medical diagnosis.

sive interruptions, including loss of business due to parking interruptions, according to the report.

Lan told council a number of complaints were made last year when the TV series Impastor was filmed in the village.

At the North 40, 14 productions filmed this year for a total of 63 days. While the majority of park users were unopposed, some complaints were received related to excessive filming as well as speeding vehicles.

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TFN tax cut not a windfall

First Nation’s slice of GST only applies to goods and services consumed on land SANDOR GYARMATI

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It’s another revenue source but not necessarily a huge windfall for playing host to two large malls.

Since May 1 of this year, the Tsawwassen First Nation has been getting a share of the GST generated by the Tsawwassen Mills and Tsawwassen Commons shopping centres under a tax revenue sharing scheme with the federal government.

The TFN, meanwhile, is still negotiating with the province for a cut of PST generated on Tsawwassen lands.

Under the tax sharing deal with Ottawa, the feds collect and enforce the tax, then a portion of that revenue is distributed to the First Nation as part of the First Nations Goods and Services Tax Administration Agreement.

However, instead of getting a cut of every pair of shoes or winter tires sold, the TFN only collects on goods and services consumed on Tsawwassen lands. So, dine-in meals and fuel purchases count but, according to the TFN, given that so much of what is bought at the malls isn’t

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The Tsawwassen First Nation is expected to receive approximately $750,000 this year as its share of federal taxes collected at the two new malls. consumed on site, the tax attributable pool is far smaller than most would expect.

The TFN share of federal tax revenue is expected to be about $750,000 this year.

The TFN receives a set portion up to a certain threshold, half that amount to the next thresh-

old and a small portion once the second threshold has been passed. The balance of the tax collected remains with Canada.

“The federal tax revenue-sharing agreement certainly isn’t a giant windfall, so to speak,” a TFN official told the Optimist. “The vast majority of GST raised on

Tsawwassen lands continues to go to Canada.”

“Based on projections of economic activity on Tsawwassen lands, preliminary estimates suggest that roughly $27 million in federal tax revenue will be associated with Tsawwassen lands this fiscal year. If these projections turn out to be

accurate, that would put TFN’s share of federal tax revenue at approximately three per cent,” the official said.

The TFN is engaged in discussions between Canada and self-governing First Nations about revisiting finance models, including an improved taxsharing agreement.

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riding, which was vacated when Conservative MP Dianne Watts left to pursue the provincial Liberal leadership.

Findlay served one term as Delta-Richmond East MP from 2011 to 2015, serving as minister of national revenue in the Stephen Harper government. In the last federal election, when Delta was

reconfigured the last provincial into a new ridelection, placing ing combining fourth with 9.3 per South Delta cent of the vote. with North Colero lived for Delta, Findlay a while in White finished second Rock and has run to Liberal Carla for the Greens there Qualtrough with Kerry-Lynne previously.

32 per cent of Among the other Findlay the vote. candidates in the Colero ran for the South Surrey-White Rock Greens in Delta South in by-election is a familiar

face in those parts in Gordon Hogg, who is running for the Liberals. He’s a long-time White Rock councillor and mayor, also having served as MLA for Surrey-White Rock for five terms before announcing last year that he wouldn’t be running in the 2017 provincial election.

The by-election will be held Dec. 11.

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CONTINUED from Page 1 Lan added the hold back of permits between productions will scale the total number of shoots to around 12 per year.

Council, however, appeared reluctant, discussing the benefit of filming activity in Delta.

It was noted that in 2016, 1,330 B.C. film industry employees were Delta resi-

dents, 354 of them living in Ladner.

Seeing council’s reservations and wondering what the business community has to say, Lan suggested delaying further consideration of his recommendations until there’s more consultation, a move to which council members agreed.

During Monday’s dis-

cussion, the revenue Delta receives from film productions was also discussed with finance director Karl Preuss noting it’s not a significant sum at just $500 per day.

Ian Paton, whose East Ladner farm had actor Jason Alexander filming a new TV series this summer, said he was shocked Delta seems to be leaving

“a lot of money on the table” by only charging that amount to use municipal streets. Paton noted private property owners, including farmers, can make upwards of $3,500 a day.

Lan said the Delta fee had been only $100 per day but was bumped up to the current fee in 2015 after a review of what

other cities at the time were charging. He agreed to take another look what’s now being charged elsewhere.

Throughout Delta in 2017, there were 12 commercial shoots, 75 TV series and 15 feature films, resulting in 342 days of filming. An estimated 50 film applications were denied.

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Unusual find at Centennial

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It’s something you don’t often see wash ashore in these parts.

A dead sea creature resembling a stingray, likely a skate which is in the same family, was discovered by Tsawwassen resident Davina Grant at Centennial Beach last Friday morning while she was out walking her dog.

“I’ve seen plenty of jelly fish wash up but never anything like this. It looks like it was three feet long,” Grant told the Optimist after taking a photo of the discovery.

Noting skates aren’t usually seen washed ashore, Maria Surry with Fisheries and Oceans

Canada said the creatures reside in Strait of Georgia, the most common being big skates and longnose skates.

There are about 14 varieties of skates that swim in B.C. waters, lurking at different depths.

There are over 500 species of skates and rays in the world.

The DFO notes that along with their basic body shape, skates and rays are characterized by ventral gill openings, eyes and spiracles located on the top of the head, pavementlike teeth and lack of an anal fin.

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A dog walker found this creature washed up on Centennial Beach in Boundary Bay last Friday morning. It’s believed to be a skate, which is in the same family as a stingray. (electric rays) and modified placoid scales — or barbs — capable of giving a piercing sting (stingrays).

Despite this diversity, however, skates and rays — collectively known

as batoids — are a littleknown group. The DFO had an extensive tagging program off the coast of B.C. several years ago to learn more about the species.

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A King Tide was forecast to start yesterday and last about four days. High tides, which can approach five metres in height, come every winter, but twice a year the sun and moon’s gravitational forces reinforce one another, bringing about higher than normal tides.

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Councillor not keen on Uber coming to Delta

Bruce McDonald concerned ride-hailing service doesn’t have the necessary safeguards SANDOR GYARMATI

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Services like Uber seem to be more about avoiding regulations than anything else, says Coun. Bruce McDonald.

The veteran civic politician didn’t mince words at a recent Delta council meeting about the prospects of ride-hailing services coming to the Lower Mainland, saying the taxi industry abides by stringent rules.

“It’s all an attempt to get around reasonable regulations. They don’t have to guarantee safety backgrounds, those kinds of things, and I find it troubling that there are people Bruce who McDonald don’t have to meet the same requirements and want to do it on the side,” said McDonald.

In October, provincial Transportation Minister Claire Trevena said the new NDP government would study safety and regulatory issues regarding ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft. The minister said that report would be completed next year, but ride-sharing/hailing services wouldn’t be operating any sooner than fall 2018.

The government also assured it would work with the taxi industry to provide a fair approach to ride services.

The consultation with stakeholders also includes input from local governments. A report to council notes staff have yet to formulate a position but would be attending a workshop to gather more information. Council was told that in addition to safety issues, there’s a lot of complexity that needs sorting out, such as ICBC

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Also critical of home rental service Airbnb, McDonald noted safety should be first and foremost before Delta agrees to allow such services to

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DSS open house shows off renovations Ladner high school celebrates long-awaited completion of $20 million seismic upgrade IAN JACQUES

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Following more than two and a half years of living in a construction zone, the staff and students at Delta Secondary finally had a chance to celebrate Monday afternoon.

The school opened its doors to the public with an informal open house to showcase the school after completion of a $20-million seismic upgrade, celebrate the Christmas season and recognize student achievement.

“It’s an important day to celebrate the recent construction completion, celebrate our students and open up for a home for the holidays because we wanted alumni, former staff and the community to come inside and see the new school,” said principal Jeanette Beaulieu in her welcoming address. “Often people would say why didn’t you just build a new school, well, that would have cost more than $60

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The DSS jazz band performed at an open house at the school Monday afternoon to celebrate the completion of a recent $20-million seismic upgrade. million. This was a massive undertaking. A lot of the rooms and teaching spaces changed, so we got a lot of unexpected bonuses because of the upgrade.”

Beaulieu thanked the Ministry of Education for approving and funding the project, various school district staff and board members, the construction teams and, most

importantly, the staff and students for persevering in a difficult learning environment.

“I don’t think anyone anticipated what it would be like. Teachers were

teaching on the top floor of the school and drilling was going on — it was relentless with constant interruptions,” Beaulieu said.

“There was dust every-

where. The temperatures were freezing because we had no walls in many of the hallways. A group of Grade 8s couldn’t find their way to their classrooms because of the maze to get to classrooms.”

Since there was no main entrance, during the summer DSS literally had a drive-thru window set-up where support staff handed out transcripts and scholarship cheques to students.

“Our staff and students need to be commended for their creativity, flexibility and patience through this seismic upgrade,” she added.

Throughout the afternoon the public was treated to student-led tours of the school, various classroom displays and presentations from theatre and drama students, the DSS choir, guitar performance club and DSS jazz band.

Foods students also provided demonstrations and prepared refreshments in the cafeteria.

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Three nabbed on campaign’s first night

CounterAttack underway for another holiday season as police look to keep roads safe IAN JACQUES

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This year’s CounterAttack campaign had barely begun when Delta police pulled over three intoxicated drivers last weekend.

Police Chief Neil Dubord helped kick off the 40th annual holiday season campaign across the province last Friday and by that evening Delta officers had removed a trio of impaired drivers from the roads.

Public affairs coordinator Sharlene Brooks said patrol officers dealt with three different incidents in which drivers failed a roadside screening test.

They were all issued 90-day driving prohibitions and had their vehicles impounded.

In the first instance, an officer noted the registered owner was a Class 7 driver but did not have the “N” displayed. As a result of speaking with the driver, an odour of alcohol was detected.

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The Delta Police Department will be stepping up its drinking and driving enforcement with CounterAttack roadblocks set up throughout the holiday season. patrols an officer noticed a truck stuck in a dirt pile in the parking lot of a school.

The officer spoke with the driver who denied consuming liquor, but the odour was detected.

In the third incident, an officer conducting patrols observed a driver make an illegal U-turn, driving over

the centre median in the process. The vehicle was stopped and the officer detected an odour of liquor.

“These were all a result of police observations and initiative in checking vehicles on our roadways and the drivers were impaired,” said Brooks.

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Brooks said with the increased visibility of the CounterAttack roadblocks officers hope they serve as a reminder to not drink and drive.

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ou could chalk up the collective yawn to the time of year, the short notice for the open houses, the fact the proponent was hosting them, the notion that it’s already a done deal or that the location keeps it away from residences. However, I think the biggest reason the public has met Gateway’s proposal with relative indifference thus far is because casinos simply aren’t that big a deal anymore.

Gambling facilities have become so commonplace in the Lower Mainland these days the fact another one is in the works tends to not even move the needle, at least not like it did a couple of decades ago. There’s a casino in Richmond, two in Vancouver, another in Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Langley, Surrey… it’s got to the point that you’re in an ever-shrinking minority if the city in which you live isn’t home to one.

That’s not to say there isn’t a sizable contingent out there that abhors the idea of a casino for all the social ills it can potentially bring to a community, and many of those people will undoubtedly make their voices heard before Delta council renders a decision on the latest effort to expand gaming in Greater Vancouver.

Yet it seems like there’s a growing acceptance of casinos, and you can likely count our civic politicians among that group. In the past, any time the “C” word came up in discussion, Delta council members looked down their noses at the prospect of one locating here, but when the B.C. Lottery Corporation recently asked for expressions of interest for a new gambling hall south of the Fraser River, they were definitely interested this time around.

Maybe it’s a case of watching colleagues around the region share in millions in casino revenues or simply seeing them become commonplace in Greater Vancouver, but the tone taken today is markedly different from a decade or two ago.

Obviously politicians have millions of reasons to see one set up shop here, but I think they’re taking that stance now because doing so is far less likely to be out of step with voters than it might have been years ago.

The barn door has been left open for so long now it’s difficult to see Gateway’s casino/hotel complex proposed for the Delta Town & Country Inn site being left behind.

Christmas Eve 60 years ago continues to burn brightly

W

e used to get big snow winters and 1957 was one of those. I was 12 and spent much of my spare time looking after seven nieces and nephews.

Considering we lived at the very top of Capitol Hill in Burnaby, 670 feet above sea level, it challenged dad getting the family car all the way home before Al and his grader could plow the bus route.

Our home was a bit unusual in that it was on a couple of acres and was half-home and half-laboratory, including three outbuildings surrounding a large driveway.

Dad was a radio/electronics man and chose to build there for the good radio reception. The lab employed six technicians who were like family, frequenting our kitchen for coffee, lunch breaks and entertaining mom with their tall tales.

During some of these big snow winters dad would compensate Al the grader-man with a hot lunch, grandma’s sweetbread and rumspiked hot-toddies in exchange for plowing our block and driveway. This resulted in 15-foot snow banks that became caves and fortresses for snowball wars, and best of all, after a couple of days of garden-hose flooding, a wellused skating rink.

With mom being Finnish and dad being English, we cel-

Community Comment ML BURKE

ebrated both the Scandinavian and Canadian traditions, which was almost like having two Christmases. Christmas Eve involved aunts, uncles, cousins and guests who all contributed delectable dishes. Mom would cook a ham and the requisite lyesoaked lutefisk, mercifully camouflaged with an egg sauce, which any potential new members of the family had to try, or risk being abandoned at the altar.

After dinner on this particular crisp Christmas Eve, around 50 of us got bundled up and trekked through the narrow snow-path to our aunt’s house for dessert. The kids were excited because everyone under 12 got to open one present.

On our way, there was much laughing and questions about Santa and how he could get to every child’s home in the world in just one night. That’s when

dad, who was leading the family pack, suddenly stopped. He hushed everybody and pointed up to the eastern sky. Silence, following his finger… there was one star amongst all the others, very high. It was moving and flashing.

Blip, blip, blip, blip. A young voice shouted out, “Santa!”

Dad immediately responded saying, “By golly, I think you’re right. That must be Rudolf’s nose flashing.” Well, you can just imagine the excitement that ensued.

Kids jumping, shouting, pointing.

Adults laughing, looking at each other quizzically, others standing, looking up, dumbstruck as the magic slowly disappeared over the western horizon.

That Christmas Eve in 1957 was the one that is my most memorable. I learned later that Sputnik 1 had been launched just two months before. It had four antennas emitting radio signals that pulsed every second. I’m sure dad had an idea of when it would be traversing our part of the sky. He never did admit to it, for the sake of the true believers, young and old. Sputnik or Saint Nick?

This believer wishes you and yours peace, wellness and affordability in the coming year.

ML Burke retired from the health sector to work on issues such as affordable housing. She sits on the Delta Seniors Planning Team and the B.C. Seniors Advocate’s Advisory Council.

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Editor: I have to say I am delighted with the three recent articles on electoral reform. Although some have expressed scepticism about the intentions of the NDP, it is a pleasure to see different points of view discussed without rancour, lies or misinformation.

It is true that it is unlikely, although not impossible, for one party to win a majority of seats under a proportional representation system. To my mind, that would be progress as it forces different parties to work more collaboratively, to draw from the best ideas of all, and minimizes the worst of the toxic partisan-

ship that disgusts so many of us.

The benefits of proportional representation systems around the world have been well documented. Extensive research has shown that properly designed PR systems lead to better long-term planning, way less policy lurch from one government to another and less inequality — all factors that promote social and economic stability.

Although there is widespread support in B.C. for the principle of proportional representation, there are definitely some potential hurdles to be overcome in the design of

educational materials and the questions for the referendum.

If the government in its information materials puts too much emphasis on the nuts and bolts of different PR systems, it may fail because few people have the time to investigate all the pros and cons of all the possibilities. It is important in my mind to stress the outcome of different kinds of systems — just as you do when you buy a car. Few people know much about how their car works, they just know if it does.

Similarly, if the referendum obliges people to choose among several dif-

Give NDP credit for trying to make votes count

Editor: Re: Lot on line in PR vote, Murphy’s Law, Dec. 1 Ted Murphy is right in supposing that the NDP has a lot to lose if proportional representation (PR) becomes our electoral process. It may never again become the governing party with a vote count of less than 50 per cent.

This also applies to the ferent systems, it may fail.

The solution for the referendum dilemma would be to have two questions.

The first question would ask if the voter supports

Allow ample time to get through tunnel

Editor: Re: Christmas letter to Santa asks for a new bridge, letter to the editor, Dec. 1 ‘Tis the season to be jolly, not to cause dissension within the communities serviced by the George Massey Tunnel.

I too am a long-time resident of South Delta, 50 years and counting.

Twenty-five of those years were spent commuting mainly to and from work.

Being of a conscientious nature, and not wanting to be late to work in Richmond starting at 7:30 a.m., I always allowed an hour and a half extra time to be absolutely sure of being at work on time.

Today I still apply the same rule when scheduling appointments through the tunnel and I have never been late or missed any of these scheduled appointments.

With all the negative information amassed in this aforementioned epis-

election was scheduled. The outcome of that election didn’t exactly produce the type of result the Liberals were expecting.

Furthermore, why isn’t TransLink on the hot seat on many fronts?

The answer is not another bridge crossing, rather a more forward thinking solution to proFILE PHOTO viding adequate A long-time commuter says to give yourself plenty of time to transit in every get through the George Massey Tunnel. section throughout Greater tle, one item stands out: quake warning system.”

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“Independent engineering Permit me to hazard a Maybe provide frequent reports have confirmed thought of my own relating shuttle bus services in all the Massey Tunnel is seisto the proposed bridge: It these areas at no less than mically unsafe.” struck me as being highly five-minute intervals to Browsing on the history political, when it was connect at a central termiof the tunnel, this glaring announced by the previitem is worth repeating: ous provincial Liberal gov- nal with passenger buses waiting to provide the “Seismic upgrades were ernment, that work would commuting public to their made in 2006, including commence on this bridge desired destinations? the installation of state of in 2017, exactly the same Morris Ross the art advanced earthyear in which a provincial

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BC Liberal Party, which though briefly espoused electoral reform in Christy Clark’s failed throne speech, has since recanted and is campaigning actively to defeat the referendum.

However, one could drop the cynical view that parties tend to operate to further their own interests and give credit to the NDP for trying to bring in

an electoral system that would benefit all B.C. voters.

First past the post denies a voice to hundreds of thousands of voters of all political stripes whose vote fails to elect a member from the party of their choice.

Proportional representation means that, for all voters, every vote counts.

Daryl Sturdy

moving to a proportional representation system and would establish if there is more than 50 per cent support for the change.

The second question

would ask if the voter has a preference — and if they do (as some will), then they can rank their preferences.

Bet Cecill

Bazaar organizers grateful

Editor: We are grateful to all those who came to visit the Christmas Village Bazaar at Ladner United Church on Nov. 25.

We are grateful for the promotion provided by the Optimist story and photo and to the businesses of Ladner and Tsawwassen whose donations helped create a wonderful silent auction.

We are grateful for the many volunteers from the

church and the community who helped make the day very special.

We are grateful for our minister, Jim Short, who leads by example.

The Christmas Village Bazaar not only helps with the maintenance of the church, it helps us to continue our outreach into the community.

Pat Rogers Coordinator Christmas Village Bazaar

No tennis centre in casino plans

Editor: Gateway’s plans for a new casino at the Delta Town & Country Inn site involve tearing down the tennis club. No replacement.

If you’ve never been inside that white bubble at the side of Highway 99, it holds four indoor courts, pro shop, hosts a junior academy, tennis lessons, club leagues and tournaments. It also represents

Delta’s only indoor tennis facility.

Our whole family plays at the T&C. Losing the club would be a big hit to the tennis community in Delta. A few years back our Bayside Squash Club was lost to re-development and since then there’s been no squash courts in Delta. We shouldn’t let the T&C centre be added to the list.

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Students create a league of their own Neilson Grove Elementary principal impressed by enthusiasm and organization of Grade 3 trio IAN JACQUES

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When the Vancouver Canucks look for their next coach or general manager, they might want to turn to a trio of students from Ladner’s Neilson Grove Elementary.

Lincoln Pavlich, Rhys Dupuis and Charlie Taylor are the Grade 3 students behind the Neilson Grove Primary Hockey League and celebrated the league’s success last Thursday with a schoolwide indoor floor hockey tournament.

The idea came about following a challenge from principal Danica Palmer.

“At the beginning of September we had a welcoming ceremony and I challenged the kids to be their own hero and if they wanted something to happen they could make it happen,” Palmer recalled.

“So they came to see me a couple weeks after the assembly to ask if they could start a hockey club at lunch. I said sure and gave them a few ideas, but the boys organized and got everyone set up and excited and it’s been a lot of fun.”

Palmer said the three boys were the first ones off the mark with the idea of a new school club and are by far the most organized and enthusiastic.

“There were some great ideas, but some oth-

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Rhys Dupuis, Lincoln Pavlich and Charlie Taylor (not pictured) have organized the Neilson Grove Primary Hockey League. ers didn’t have the same organization as these guys.

They got it done and have set a great example for the rest of the school,” she

said. “They are amazing.

I’m so impressed. I guess I should stop underestimating my Grade 3s. They rose to the challenge.”

Pavlich said he loves playing hockey and wanted to create something fun for him and his friends.

“It’s a sport that I really

like and I wanted to give the kids at school a chance to try it and see how much fun it is,” Pavlich said.

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Students at Delta Secondary have been slightly less connected this year.

Four popular apps — Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Netflix — have been banned from the Wi-Fi network much to the chagrin of students at the Ladner high school.

Principal Jeanette Beaulieu said the move was made in order to free up Wi-Fi capacity for teachers, who had been complaining about the network being particularly slow.

Beaulieu and the rest of the administrators also hope the move will keep students off their phones while they’re in class.

“We tried it for a bit last year and other schools are doing it,” she said.

Despite the school’s efforts, Beaulieu recognizes students can still access the apps by extending the school’s private network to a public network or by using cellular data.

“If students want to use these apps, they will use them,” she said.

The general consensus among students is that not a lot has changed when it comes to cell phone use, although it is more of a

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Beta Sigma Phi Beta Lambda Master Chapter members Jacquie Sim (left), Joan Rossiter and Alice Barnes presented donations to Deltassist’s Lyn Walker (second from left) Friday. Donations included $260, raised from a raffle held at a reception at Beach Grove Golf Club, towards Deltassist’s annual Toy Depot program as well as $150 on behalf of Beta Sigma Phi South Delta.

Ladner Community Kitchen to host annual Christmas dinner The Ladner Community Kitchen is getting ready to host its eighth annual Community Christmas Dinner.

The event brings together patrons of the South Delta Food Bank along with their families to celebrate the season with dinner, music and carol singing.

It will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Ladner Christian Fellowship, 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd. To attend, call the food bank at 604-9461967.

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Delta Food Bank and provides refreshments every Wednesday morning to about 100 families that visit the food bank.

Donations of nonperishable items can be dropped off at Ladner Christian Fellowship between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. weekdays.

Perishable food items are accepted by appointment with Ladner Community Kitchen organizer Jini Aroon by calling 604940-9355 by emailing: jini_aroon@hotmail.com.

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Community

All Wrapped Up helps people care for others Pneuma Church hosting event next Sunday where participants can put together a food basket DAVE WILLIS

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Pneuma Church is looking to spread a little love in the community.

It will be hosting an All Wrapped Up — Love your Community event next Sunday where participants can put together a food basket with supplied items and then gift it to someone they know.

“It can be anyone. Your boss. A clerk at a local

grocery store. It can be anybody that you feel just needs to know they are loved and that they’re cared for,” says lead pastor Andreas Basson.

The Ladner church is supplying the food, which is being purchased from local merchants.

Basson says the event isn’t about gaining recognition but making a difference in the community.

“If people can start caring about other people

I think we’ll change one community at a time. We can change one community at a time,” he says.

The church started the event last year. Basson hopes 300 baskets, double the number from 2016, will be put together.

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The son was looking for a television. After all, the son had found a new pad, and was looking for some company.

Then came the question. Would it be 36 inches? Forty-four? Fifty-five?

Odd thing, the contemporary television. I mean, at a time when other devices — think speakers, phones and computers — have been trending toward the slimmer side, the TV has gone in the other direction.

When I had my first pad, heck, I had an old black and white. It had rabbit

ears, something the son would not be familiar with.

It was probably a 10-inch model, and was a gift from my sister, who’d graduated to a 12. I kept it on a table in my living room, and was almost in need of binoculars when I was watching Cheers.

“But 55 inches?” I asked the son. “Your place is small. Won’t that take up most of the wall?”

“So?” he replied.

So, indeed. These days, the biggest TVs on offer are well over 55 inches.

Think 100. Think 200.

Think well over that.

To which I would ask: Wouldn’t that hurt your eyes? And would you not need to, well, construct your home around the size of the set?

“Why do people want such big televisions?” I asked the husband, simply because I was confused.

“To watch college basketball,” he said. “Or the hockey draft. Or the Masters. You know, that sort of thing.”

“Oh,” I said.

Oh, indeed.

Still didn’t get it, but then, I don’t watch college basketball or the hockey draft.

I watch the news, pretty much every single night, and don’t really need to see the anchor appearing five times her actual size.

But still, that’s how TVs are trending. Before long, I reckon, the son will need a much bigger pad, and not simply because he’ll have taken in a roommate or feel the need for a home office.

He’ll need a bigger pad because the 55-incher will come to seem a tad on the small side, and he’ll have spotted a 65 on sale.

I can see him sitting around with his beerswigging pals, watching the hockey draft and hooting and high-fiving when the local team gets a big recruit.

But the cheers won’t just be for the new kid in town. They will be for the size of the set.

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Community

All Saints’ Longest Night service provides comfort at Christmas

Christmas can be a painful time for some.

It might be the first Christmas without a loved family member who has recently died or a time that has always been difficult.

The constant refrain on the radio and television, in shopping malls and churches, about the happiness of the season, about getting together with family and friends, reminds many people of what they have lost or have never had.

The anguish of bro-

ken relationships, the insecurity of unemployment, the weariness of ill health, the pain of isolation — all these can make us feel very alone in the midst of the celebrating and spending. We need the space and time to acknowledge our sadness and concern; we need to know that we are not alone.

Our spirits sink, as the days grow shorter. We feel the darkness growing deeper around us. We need encouragement to live the days ahead of us.

For these reasons, All Saints Anglican Church in Ladner is offering a special Longest Night service on Saturday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m.

The service will include sharing and hearing prayers, scripture and music that acknowledge that God’s presence is for those who mourn, for those who struggle — and that God’s word comes to shine light into our darkness.

Everyone, regardless of church background (or lack of it), is welcome.

2017 Delta Hospice Society Annual Appeal

End-of-life Care is Everybody’s Responsibility Dear Friends of Hospice, Hospice doesn’t cure a person’s disease, but it certainly can offer healing. This healing has been able to happen in a new way, with the opening of the Irene Thomas Hospice and the Harold & Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner, seven years ago.

Since that time, we have been able to offer patients and their families an unprecedented level of care - none of which would have been possible without the support of our local community partners and donors that believe in the relief of suffering in living, in dying and in grieving.

The Society has been a symbol of hope and comfort over the years as it cares for people from the time of diagnosis of cancer or other life-threatening illness and follows families throughout their journey of illness, wellness, recurrence, end-of-life and bereavement.

Delta Hospice is one of 4 hospice societies in British Columbia that operates a hospice residence and it has a unique centre for supportive care to support people living at home. Being a small not-for-profit has allowed us to be true to our culture and values and continue to offer unparalleled care despite the cost, but it requires a commitment from our community to help us maintain this level of quality and care.

“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”

Mother Theresa

Donations can be made at: www.deltahospice.org or call 604.948.0660 Charitable registration # BN 132728536RR0001 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta BC V4K 4L8 | 604.948.0660 www.deltahospice.org

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Earthwise offers help to eat local during fall and winter

Fresh crops in late autumn and winter? The Lower Mainland’s mild winters allow for growing and eating fresh vegetables all winter long, though it can sometimes be hard to find local products in the grocery aisles.

Earthwise Society is showcasing a variety of autumn- and wintergrown vegetables for sale at its Holiday Farm Store (6400-3rd Ave. in Boundary Bay) on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Increasing local food production in the cold months can reduce food miles, increase food resiliency and allow those in B.C. to take full advantage of optimal local farmland.

Some vegetables, such as kale and carrots, also become sweeter after a frost, so it’s to our full advantage to enjoy these crops into autumn and

winter.

Earthwise is also selling a limited number of Holiday Harvest Boxes featuring an assortment of fresh winter produce for holiday meals. Book your Holiday Harvest Box in advance by calling 604-946-9828 or emailing info@earthwisesociety. bc.ca as supply is limited.

Earthwise Society is a charity based in Delta and Agassiz that focuses on food security, organic food production, environmental education and therapeutic horticulture.

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Community

Youngsters enjoy breakfast with Santa

PHOTOS BY ADRIAN MACNAIR

A tradition that dates back a half-century continued last weekend when the Ladner Business Association hosted its annual Breakfast with Santa at the Ladner Community Centre. Hundreds showed up to have breakfast served by local celebrities, including (below) Delta South MLA Ian Paton, Mayor Lois Jackson and Coun. Heather King. See more photos at www.delta-optimist.com.

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Community

Carol ships scheduled to sail into harbour this weekend A Christmas tradition continues this weekend in Ladner with the arrival of the carol ships.

The annual parade of decorated boats will sail into Ladner Harbour on Friday and Saturday at 7:15 p.m. both nights.

Carolers from the Ladner Gospel Assembly will welcome the boats at the government dock at the foot of Elliott Street.

Marie Webber, who coordinates the caroling, said Ladner Gospel Assembly carolers have been singing at the event for more than 40 years.

“We started on the boats and then when insurance became a problem, we then got on a hay wagon and I think we did that for 30-plus years,” said Webber. “Now we are up on the show stage.”

Joining the carolers this year will be the Milne Brothers with some special Christmas songs, country Gospel singer Ruth Hannah and an interesting Christmas story told by Ray Webber.

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A parade of decorated boats will sail into the harbour this weekend in a Ladner Christmas tradition.

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Community Kids wake Santa from his slumber PHOTOS BY ADRIAN MACNAIR

Santa was woken from his slumber at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall’s annual Wake Up Santa event last Saturday morning. Santa will return to the mall half a dozen times prior to Christmas. See more photos at www.deltaoptimist.com.

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Community

A Gift of Light at Diefenbaker

PHOTOS BY ADRIAN MACNAIR

The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen hosted A Gift of Light, a special event last Sunday afternoon to mark the extensive decorations in Diefenbaker Park. The annual event featured entertainment, refreshments, activities and a visit from Santa. Twentyeight trees in the park have been decorated and they will be lit until Jan. 9. See more photos from the event at www.deltaoptimist.com.

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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Santa will be at Christmas Storytime at the Ladner Pioneer Library on Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. Suitable for ages two to five. Don’t forget to bring your camera as Storytime will be followed by a visit from Santa Claus.

The Delta HUB Cycling Committee is meeting on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library.

Attend monthly gatherings and support local action to improve cycling safety and connectivity for all ages and abilities. Open to the public; no experience is required.

Info: https://bikehub.ca/delta.

Delta Nats casual birding walk, a Birds on the Bay event, takes place on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Boundary Bay Regional Park from 9 a.m. to noon. Join Tom Bearss and his informal birdwatchers for a 2.5-hour amble around Boundary Bay. Enjoy the abundance of resident and wintering species, including shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors and smaller birds. Bring binoculars if you have them. The outing will end with a beverage and snack at historic Cammidge House. Meet: Cammidge House. Info: 604-940-9296 or tom.bearss@dccnet.com.

A Spanish Conversation Circle will be held on alternate Tuesdays (Dec. 5, 19) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library and on alternate Tuesdays (Dec. 12) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Tsawwassen Library. Conversation Circle

is for adults who want to meet people and practice speaking Spanish in a friendly, relaxed environment.

Conversation Circle: Practice Your English will be held on Wednesdays until Dec. 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library. If you are learning English and want to practice speaking with other people in a friendly, casual place, then join the weekly guided discussions about Canadian culture, food and current events. The Reach Child and Youth Development Society head office will be relocated to 5050-47th Ave., Ladner as of Dec. 18. The telephone number remains 604-9466622.

Get into the spirit of the season this year with Delta Gymnastics’ Holiday Jingle where participants in the Active Start Gymnastics program will demonstrate their skills in front of families and friends. Event set for Thursday, Dec. 20, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Admission by cash donations to the South Delta Food Bank. www.deltagymnastics.com.

Delta Hospice Society invites you to its free Celebrate-a-Life event where you can honour and write a tribute to your loved one.

Visit between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday to Friday, until Dec. 22 at 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner.

If you are a parent or caregiver of a baby 15 months or younger, register now for the January session of Parent-Child Mother Goose. Discover fun with rhymes, songs and stories in this interactive program that helps your baby learn speech and language skills.

Healthy snacks are provided.

Sessions run on: Fridays, Jan. 12 to March 16, 10 to 11 a.m. at Tsawwassen Library; and Fridays, Jan. 12 to March 16, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Ladner

Pioneer Library.

Ambassadors Tsawwassen Mills Toastmasters meet every second and fourth Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Come listen to some amazing speeches and see if Toastmasters is for you. Club meets at the Tsawwassen Mills training room near Entrance 4. Ambassadors always welcome guests. For more inforantion contact Karentaipalus@gmail.com.

South Delta Newcomers welcomes women from Ladner, Tsawwassen and Point Roberts. Meet new friends and renew old friendships. Activities and outings are scheduled in addition to monthly meetings. There is no meeting in December, however you may contact SouthDeltaNewcomers@ gmail.com.

BC & Alberta Guide Dogs needs volunteers to house and care for expectant moms and new puppies that will become life-changing dogs for individuals who are visually impaired and children with autism. Expectant moms and newborn pups live with volunteer families for approximately 10 weeks. All food and vet costs are covered. Volunteers receive training, supplies and support. Contact linda. thornton@bcguidedog.com, 604-940-4504 or visit bcandalbertaguidedogs.com for more information.

Delta Hospice Society is offering a Drop-In Relaxation Circle for those living with cancer every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner. All programs are complimentary.

The Canadian Lifeboat Institution is interviewing potential volunteers to serve as crew or support person-

nel for its Delta Lifeboat.

Professional training is given in seamanship, navigation, medical and search and rescue techniques. Contact John at 604-760-5218 for more information.

The Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe is looking for male volunteers to help manage the volume of goods being dropped off outside the store. Volunteers welcome for shifts throughout the week and weekend.

If you are interested, call 604-948-0660 ext.333.

Help a child learn to read and/or do math. The Learning Disabilities is recruiting volunteers for their fall tutoring program to help children & youth learn to read or do math. Training provided. For more information contact 604-591-5156 or email: info@ldafs.org.

Toss aside the mid-day doldrums and volunteer at FINDS Children’s Thrift Store. Reach Child and Youth Development Society is seeking exuberant and friendly volunteers to staff the store in the heart of Ladner Village. Shifts are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday. If you’re interested in volunteering, email Rae-Anne at volunteer@ reachchild.org or call and leave your name and phone number at 604-946-6622 ext. 300.

SENIORS KinVillage Travel has a dinner/Christmas lights trip to VanDusen Botanical Garden on Monday, Dec. 11.

Members: $90, non-members: $95. Call 604-943-0225.

New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance with Scott Robertson’s Swing Patrol at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Members: $55,

non-members: $60. Call 604943-0225.

Shari’s Saturday Social Christmas Dance on Saturday, Dec. 9 at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets at the door: $16 for members, $18 for non-members. Cash only.

Includes great mid-evening snacks. Doors open at 7 p.m. and dance to a wide variety of CD music, including waltz, cha cha, rock and roll, goes from 7:30 to 11 p.m.

FUND RAISERS The Delta Secondary Interact Club will be hosting a Christmas gift wrapping fundraiser in support of the Delta Life Skills Society. Gifts will be wrapped by donation on Saturday, Dec. 16 and Saturday, Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Port of Vancouver Community Office in Ladner’s Trenant Park Square.

SPECIAL EVENTS The Ladner Community Kitchen will be holding its eighth annual Community Christmas Dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Ladner Christian Fellowship, 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd. The event brings together patrons of the South Delta Food Bank for dinner, music and carol singing. To attend, call 604946-1967.

Kids Night Out New Year’s Eve edition at Delta Gymnastics. Kids can enjoy an evening of jumping, tumbling, fort building and New Year’s Eve celebration and special crafts. Open to children five to 12 years of age from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Preregistration and membership are required. Cost is $50 per child (third child from the same family is free). Visit

www.deltagymnastics.com.

ARTS There will be Delta Community Music School student recitals on Saturday, Dec. 9 at All Saints Anglican Church in Ladner starting at 6:30 p.m. Admission by donation.

The Nakajima Music Studio is on tour and will perform a holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 1:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Get into the holiday spirit with musical performances by piano and trumpet students of Karen Nakajima.

Enjoy a free Christmas Concert at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Friday, Dec 15. Loades of Music Concert Band performs from 7 to 8 p.m. The band welcomes new members for its 2018 sessions, so come listen to it perform.

Celebrate Christmas with the Delta Music Makers Concert Band. A concert takes place on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Drive, Ladner. Enjoy an afternoon with some Christmas favourites and a sing-along. Admission by donation. https://www.deltamusicmakers.org/.

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@deltaoptimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m.

Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).

Kids and Adults Needed to deliver the Delta Optimist

Papers are delivered to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x week, Wednesdays and Fridays, right in your neighbourhood. Call our circulation department for information.

Call Katie 604-946-4451 or email distribution@delta-optimist.com

Delta Hospice Celebrate-a-Life tributes have honoured the lives of those who are important to us whether they have passed, or are in our minds and hearts during difficult times. Community members are invited to honour, remember and celebrate the lives of others by writing messages on decorative tribute cards and placing them on the Celebrate-a-Life tree or display area.

Another card may be taken home as a memento.

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PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Tom Shaw Conference W L T OTL Pts Delta 22 2 0 0 44 Grandview 17 8 1 1 36 North Van 16 7 0 3 35 Richmond 15 5 1 2 33 Port Moody 6 18 0 1 13 Harold Brittain Conference Abbotsford 17 6 1 3 38 R. Meadows 18 8 1 0 37 Mission 10 16 0 0 20 Aldergrove 7 9 1 2 17 Langley 7 18 0 1 15 Surrey 1 24 0 1 3 Ice Hawks Scoring GP G J. Deyrmenjian 21 19 G. Dhaliwal 23 11 J. Rees 23 10 D. Rubin 24 9 A. Suprynowicz 24 9 D. Szapkowski 24 9 N. Pelletier 23 8 M. Araki-Young 17 5 J. Bogress 9 9 M. Ephstein 23 6 E. Bourhill 12 9 B. Bonnar 24 4 Hansen-Bukata 23 2 G. LeBlanc 20 5 L. Visram 24 3 I. Hendricks 23 2 M. Cheung 14 1 T. Garey 24 1

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Delta Pacers Jagger Schurman and William Khuu go up for the block against Penticton standout Daniel Everton during round of 16 action at the B.C. “AAA” Boys Volleyball Championships in Langley. Everton led the No. 14 seed Lakers to an upset sweep of the Valley champs.

Penticton ends Pacers title bid

Valley champs finish 9th at provincials after being upset in round of 16 MARK BOOTH

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Trying to pick winning numbers for Lotto 6/49 might be easier than predicting outcomes in high school volleyball.

This year’s B.C. Boys “AAA” Championships provided further proof.

When the dust had finally settled Saturday night at the Langley Events Centre, it was the No. 7 seed Semiahmoo Totems repeating as provincial champs with a five-set thriller over Cranbrook’s Mt. Baker. The South Surrey school was once again led by power hitter Mike Dowhaniuk who earned his second straight tournament MVP award.

Fraser Valley teams dominated the 20-team championships with three advancing to the final four. Unfortunately, the zone winner wasn’t one of them.

The Delta Pacers were riding high from their first Valley playoff banner in 17 years — capped by a five-set win over Earl Marriott in the title game. They were seeded second and seemed to be in an excellent position to try and win a rare B.C. School Sports provincial banner for the Ladner school.

The Pacers went 1-2 in Wednesday’s power play that determines the final rankings for the championship round. Facing the other top three seeds, they defeated Oak Bay (25-19, 28-26) and lost to Mt. Baker (13-25, 25-27) and Marriott (19-25, 18-25).

Delta headed into Thursday’s round of 16 still in excellent shape as the No. 3 seed. The Penticton Lakers needed to win a one-game

playoff over Centennial to earn the No. 14 seed and a shot at the Pacers. The Okanagan school was somewhat of a sleeping giant — being ranked as high as fifth just two weeks ago before stumbling in the zone playoffs without injured co-captain David Paisley (sprained ankle) to finish fourth and barely make it to provincials.

Sure enough, the Lakers looked more like a high-ranked contender, led by a taped-up Paisley and Grade 12 standout Daniel Everton — a provincial team player who was fresh off signing with York University for next season.

Penticton stormed out to an early lead in the opening set before the Pacers battled back into contention. Twice, they served for game point but couldn’t complete the comeback.

The Lakers prevailed 29-27 and the tone and the all-important momentum were established for the rest of the match — big early Penticton leads followed by Delta rallies.

The Pacers put themselves in the position where they needed to be almost perfect for the final 10 points of games two and three and it was simply too much to ask. They dropped both by 25-23 scores and looked on in almost disbelief as the Lakers celebrated their big upset win.

“At this level it is really hard to string together big runs of points,” said Pacers head coach Carson Kauenhowen. “Unfortunately they were able to get some of those runs early in the game and we never got any of our own. I thought we played really well through the middle of all three sets but again, at a tournament of this magnitude, it requires a full 25 point effort.”

Not only were the Lakers doing an effective job of neutralizing Delta’s power hitters, far too often those blocks were landing on the floor for points.

“I would say to win against best teams you have to play close to mistake free volleyball.

Unfortunately we made a lot of mistakes and, quite frankly, I don’t think we deserved to win that game,” continued Kauenhowen. I don’t want to take anything away from Penticton because they were obviously the better team today, however, I strongly feel we played one of the worst games defensively I have seen in a long time. Not enough communication.

Coverage was a big problem for us today and I’m not too sure why.”

Kauenhowen challenged his team to put the disappointment aside and end what was a special season on a high note. The Pacers did just that by winning all three matches in consolation play to finish ninth.

Wins over Kelowna (25-23, 25-18) and Van Tech (25-23) on Friday were followed by a three-set victory (25-17, 25-27, 15-10) over Kelowna’s Mt. Boucherie on Saturday.

“I think we still have to look look at the positives of this season,” added Kauenhowen.

“Putting a (Fraser Valley champion) banner on the wall is special, especially for Delta. I’m proud of the guys and the work they have put in this year.”

Earl Marriott earned provincial bronze with a four-set win over Seaquam. It was an impressive run for the Seahawks who entered the tournament seeded 14th after placing fifth at the Valleys.

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Giants hosting WHL Bantam Showcase in Delta MARK BOOTH

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The Vancouver Giants are hosting one of two inaugural Canadian Sport School Hockey League/Western Hockey League Bantam Prep Showcases this week in Delta.

The Giants will welcome eight CSSHL Bantam Prep teams to Planet Ice for a full slate of games from Friday until Sunday. The Saskatoon Blades will also be hosting a Showcase weekend, Dec. 14 to 17.

“We are pleased to partner with the CSSHL and assist with the staging of the showcases in Saskatoon and Vancouver,” commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison.

“The WHL/CSSHL Showcases will not only provide an opportunity to elevate the event, but also allow the Sport School students to experience everything the WHL has to offer in these markets.”

The Vancouver Showcase will feature the BWC Academy (Burnaby, B.C.), Edge School (Calgary), Northern Alberta Xtreme (Edmonton) Notre Dame Hounds (Wilcox, Sask.), OHA Edmonton (Edmonton), and the Okanagan Hockey Academy (Penticton), along

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After taking on the Rink Academy last month at Planet Ice, DHA’s Green team will return to the venue this weekend for the inaugural WHL/CSSHL Bantam Prep Showcase. Action starts on Friday morning and continues until Sunday afternoon.

“To partner with the WHL, Blades, and Giants to operate events in the Saskatoon and Vancouver markets is very exciting for us,” said Kevin Goodwin, Chief Operating Officer of the

CSSHL. “We are very impressed by the WHL’s commitment to academics, which includes their post-secondary education package. These two events allow our student athletes, and their fami-

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with two teams from the Delta Hockey Academy. All CSSHL student athletes taking part will receive tickets to attend the Giants’ home game against the Kootenay Ice on Friday night.

lies, to gather information about the WHL and their education package so they can make an informed decision on their academic and athletic future.”

This marks the first season the Delta Hockey Academy (DHA) has entered two teams at the Bantam Prep level. The decision came in the wake of DHA completely dominating the second-tier Bantam Varsity level in recent years, including both teams reaching the championship game a year ago with a combined 44-5-1 record.

So far, Delta teams are holding their own in the top tier with Delta Green continuing its reputation as a powerhouse with a 11-5-1 record to date, while Delta White sits at 5-10-1.

The academy continues to ice a team at the Bantam Varsity level which currently owns a 11-3-0 record.

The Elite 15 team sits second in its division with a 16-4-1 record while at the Midget level, both Delta squads are doing well. Midget Prep is second in its division with a 18-3-1 record while the varsity squad is fourth with a 8-8-3 record.

On the female side, the prep squad sits sixth with a 3-7-0 record while the varisty team is fourth with a 2-6-1 record.

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CUNNINGHAM, Brandon Devon January 29, 1990 - November 28, 2017 It is with great sadness to announce the sudden passing of Brandon, a beloved son and a father.

Brandon is survived by his mother, Sandra Stallwood; son Troy Uher; siblings, Nakita, Ryan, Joseph, Nicholas, Marina Weis, and Josh Hall; his grandmothers, Sharon Johnson and Shirley Stallwood; and many cousins, uncles and aunts. He w a s p r e d e c e a s e d b y h i s f a t h e r, G r e g o r y Cunningham; grandfathers, Arlen Johnson and George Stallwood.

Brandon attended school in Richmond and was an active volunteer of organizations to do with less fortunate and homeless people, including Gilmore United Church. Brandon enjoyed music, art and was very creative. He will be remembered for his kind heart and compassionate ways.

CORMIER, Leonard J. September 27, 1940 − November 28, 2017 Leonard Joseph Cormier (77) passed away suddenly at 10:03 PM on Tuesday November 28, 2017. Leonard was born September 27, 1940 in New Waterford, Nova Scotia. His parents, Earnest and Lucy Cormier moved their family of 5 to Mimico, Ontario in 1954. He met the love of his life, Mary Compton, in 1957 and they were married in 1960. They lived at 115 Simpson Avenue with their 3 children. In 1991 they moved to the west coast, residing in Ladner, BC. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, brother and 3 grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Mary, his children, Kelly Dickie (Andy Dickie), Kim Owen (Everett Owen), Greg Cormier (Janice Cormier), brother Tommy Cormier (Sheila Cormier), sister Pat Bourgeois (Raymond Bourgeois), 11 grandchildren and 7 great −grandchildren. Forever in our hearts may he rest.

The family wishes to thank friends and family for the loving support as well as the tremendous ER staff at Delta Hospital.

There will be a Memorial Service on Thursday, December 7 at 2:00 p.m. at Ladner United Church, 4960 48 A Street, Ladner, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations to Union Gospel Mission, 601 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C; or Covenant House, 326 W Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C.

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