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Christmas once again comes early to Ladner Village PHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR

The Hallmark Channel was back in Ladner Village this week to film Christmas for Joy, the third holiday movie it has shot here this year.

Snow was trucked in so crew members could transform 48th Avenue into a winter scene in the fictitious town of Fall Oaks, Massachusetts.

Christmas for Joy is being billed as a feel good movie in which the down-on-her-luck title character jumps to the aid of a stranger. It is one of 33 holiday movies Hallmark is planning to release this year. Hallmark filmed Miss Christmas in Ladner Village in the summer and 12 Days in the spring. Filming for Christmas for Joy was scheduled to wrap up today. See more photos at www.delta-optimist.com.

Bridge review has yet to begin NDP still looking for someone to lead undertaking SANDOR GYARMATI

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It will still be a few more weeks before someone is named to lead the independent review of the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project.

That’s the word from the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, which told the Optimist this week the review is expected to be completed some-

time next spring.

Early last month, the ministry announced it would be suspending construction on the controversial $3.5-billion, 10-lane bridge in order for a third-party review of the project, including potential alternatives, to take place.

“The review will focus on what level of improvement is needed in the context of regional and provincial planning, growth and

vision, as well as which option would be best for the corridor, be it the proposed 10-lane bridge, a smaller bridge or tunnel,” the ministry stated in a Sept. 6 announcement.

Previous analysis on the need for a new crossing and potential options will be examined as part of the review, which will also consider information from Metro Vancouver municipalities.

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First anniversary for mall

Tsawwassen Mills GM says shopping centre on TFN land has met expectations SANDOR GYARMATI

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Tsawwassen Mills, a shopping mall that changed the landscape of South Delta overnight as well as the Lower Mainland retail scene, marked its first anniversary yesterday.

General manager Mark Fenwick said the Ivanhoe Cambridge-owned centre, located at the corner of Highway 17 and 52nd Street on Tsawwassen First Nation land, is performing on par with expectations.

“We are very pleased with how our other two Mills centres in Calgary and Toronto have grown and developed over a number of years,” Fenwick told the Optimist.

He said when it comes to traffic numbers, they want to review a full calendar year before sharing specifics due to competitive reasons.

A fashion-oriented centre with a mix of outlet and other retailers, Tsawwassen Mills is modeled after CrossIron Mills in Calgary and Vaughan Mills in Greater Toronto where the target customer travels greater distances to get there and spends more time and money per visit.

Featuring 1.2 million square feet of retail, the mall can accommodate 200 stores, including 16 anchor tenants, although it started with about 180 retailers. The mall also features a 1,100-seat food hall and several restaurants.

Several stores made

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Tsawwassen Mills changed the retail landscape when the 1.2-million-square-foot mall opened last October. their B.C. debut at Tsawwassen Mills and Fenwick said they’re pleased with the strong reception they’ve enjoyed.

“We have 173 retailers which is similar to our opening in October 2016,” he said. “Several new stores have opened over the last year and we look forward to Caposhie and MAC Cosmetics opening this fall.”

Tsawwassen Mills, which aims to attract shoppers from throughout the region and beyond, offers shuttle service from Downtown Vancouver and the ferry terminal.

The Optimist talked to a few shoppers at the mall last Friday evening including Floor Pel, who was accompanied by her

husband and son. Having moved to Tsawwassen a few months ago, she said she appreciates having such a good selection of products close to home.

“We needed new bedding, cutlery, clothes and all that. This is extremely convenient for us. The prices are pretty good here, so I would come again,” she said.

Lea, a Ladner resident who didn’t want her last name published, was enjoying a meal at the food court with her daughter. She said she’s been coming “a lot more than I had expected.” She’s been at the Mills several times because the clothing selection, she believes, is better than what’s available at other malls, includ-

ing Richmond Centre. She also noted she hasn’t been shopping at the Mills on the weekends, preferring weekday evenings when it isn’t as busy.

It wasn’t hard finding others from the South Delta area, most also saying they’ve been going to the mall from once a month to once every two or three months to do some shopping, eat at one of the restaurants or just walk around.

Accompanied by his girlfriend, Brian Neilson of Surrey said it was his second trip to the mall. He noted it’s different enough from other malls to make it worth his while to visit, although he didn’t think he spent any more than he normally would, but said

it all depends on what’s on sale.

Also from Surrey, Annalisa Hinayon, who had a husband and several children in tow, also said it was her second time visiting, saying she liked the stores, the prices and agreed it was different.

She said she probably spent more on her Friday visit than she would at another mall or a store like Walmart.

Directly across the street on Salish Sea Drive, meanwhile, construction continues on Tsawwassen Commons.

Opening in phases, it’s a 550,000-square-foot outdoor shopping centre that will be able to accommodate about 100 tenants at capacity.

Paton erects signs to put bridge pressure on Horgan CONTINUED from Page 1 Work on the previous Liberal government’s mega project had just begun prior to this year’s provincial election. The bridge was scheduled for completion in 2022, however now that new NDP government has halted the project it’s unclear when a bridge, or different crossing, would be constructed, if something is built at all.

Meanwhile, Mayor Lois Jackson once again expressed frustration at her fellow mayors over their unwillingness discuss the tunnel replacement

project. Her motion at the last Metro Vancouver Mayors’ Council meeting to invite representatives from all three provincial parties to attend a meeting to discuss the issue was shot down.

“The boys’ club is alive and well,” she said.

Noting the tunnel and Highway 99 corridor are in the provincial purview, she said the tunnel has never been studied by the Mayors’ Council for efficiency, safety, future capacity, congestion nor the efficient movement of goods and people.

Metro Vancouver chair Greg Moore this summer said when any transit or transportation infrastructure project is considered the goal should be to move people out of their singleoccupancy vehicles.

On another front, Delta South MLA Ian Paton this week unveiled three new signs and a digital billboard at the south end of the tunnel that calls on Premier John Horgan to get on with building the bridge. Paton said over the last several weeks he’s received an outpouring of calls and emails from frus-

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Delta South Liberal MLA Ian Paton (right) erects signs near the George Massey Tunnel this week, saying it’s a message to Premier John Horgan on behalf of 80,000 angry commuters. trated commuters across the Lower Mainland.

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Thousands in ‘movie money’ is turned into headquarters

The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in South Delta and other files of interest. If you see anything occurring that you believe to be suspicious, call 911 for inprogress crimes and emergencies or 604-946-4411 for other assistance.

The following are some of the calls the Delta police responded to in the previous week:

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• Sept. 27, 12:31 p.m., 4900-block of 5th Avenue: Complainant reported they arrived home to find the door to their residence unlocked. When the complainant called into the residence, two males fled from the home. One of the males was carrying a black Callaway backpack stolen from inside the residence.

• Sept. 29, 4:38 a.m., 1600-block of Spyglass Crescent: A citizen reported their neighbour had left their garage open and that an unknown person was in the garage. When police

attended the scene the suspect fled. Police confirmed suspect had gained access to the residence through the garage. Police located several items stolen from the residence.

• Sept. 29, 7:56 p.m., 5600-block of 16th Avenue: Complainant reported their bicycle secured with a cable was stolen from the locked parking. The locking cable had been cut by the suspect. The bicycle is described as an adult sized, dark green, specialized cross-tail valued at approximately $800.

• Sept. 30, 3:09 p.m., Salish Sea Drive and 28th Avenue: A citizen found $11,000 worth of counterfeit $100 US bills and turned them into headquarters. The bills were marked: “This note is not valid. For use in motion pictures only and is nonnegotiable. Its use for any other purpose will be in violation of the law.” Police investigation found one of the bills was not marked and its serial number flagged in the police computer database as counterfeit.

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• Oct. 1, 3:30 p.m., 1200block of 55th Street: Strata council president reported that sometime overnight a suspect pried open the front door and then accessed the mailboxes, stealing an unknown amount of mail. Minimal damage to the front door and no damage to the mailboxes.

• Oct. 1, 3:36 p.m., 5400block of 11th Avenue: Complainant reported that all mailboxes in the apartment complex were left unlocked. Police attended but found no significant pry marks on the front door or on any of the open mail boxes.

• Oct. 1, 6:06 a.m., 1700-block of Braid Road: Complainant reported the theft of their gray 2012 Wrangler parked in the driveway overnight. The complainant believes keys to the vehicle, which were stored in another vehicle, may have been used.

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block of 14th Avenue: Complainant reported the mailboxes in the apartment complex had been broken into sometime overnight. Police attended and found 40 of the 70 mailboxes had been accessed by prying them open.

• Oct. 1, 2:57 p.m., 2300block of 52nd Street: The gardener who maintains an unoccupied residence once a week reported they found the residence had been entered by removing a piece of wood from the back door and a washer and dryer had been stolen.

• Oct. 2, 10 a.m., 1247-56th St.: Inquires into items lost in the Tsawwassen area should be made to the community police office in the Town Centre Mall. At present the office is holding a bag with several USBs containing photographs. Owner can claim on identification at the office.

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• Sept. 27, 9:59 a.m., 4400-block of Savoy Street: Complainant reported that sometime over the past several days their unlocked bike was stolen from the side of their home.

• Sept. 27, 7:50 a.m., 4900-block of 48th Avenue: Complainant had placed their wallet and iPhone 7 on the top of their bag while they secured their child in their vehicle. The bag was then put in the vehicle. Later in the day the complainant found the iPhone and wallet missing.

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• Sept. 28, 10:17 a.m., 8400-block of River Road: A business reported the rear license plate stolen from one of the freight trucks left in the parking lot. Information on the license plate entered in the police database.

• Sept. 28, 4:30 p.m., 5200-block of Ladner Trunk Road: An off-duty police officer found a wallet on the top of a gas pump at the service station. The owner was traced through a driver’s license found in the wallet. The wallet was returned to the owner who confirmed the contents were intact.

• Sept. 29, 9:37 a.m., 6600-block of London Drive: Complainant reported the theft of their rear license plate from vehicle parked in front of their residence sometime overnight.

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Event highlights unique school programs

Dirt & Candlelight gala celebrates district’s Performance Academy and Farm Roots Mini School The Delta School District held a unique event last weekend that celebrated two unique programs both entering their second year.

Dirt & Candlelight promised attendees an elegant evening of dinner, dancing, entertainment, and silent and live auctions in support of the district’s Performance Academy with Vancouver Opera and Farm Roots Mini School.

In the early evening on Saturday, as the sun slipped down to the horizon, dozens of guests made the trek out to Boundary Bay to the Farm Roots campus (formerly Boundary Bay Elementary). What had previously been a small school farm was transformed into a twinkling display of lights and music under an enormous white tent, complete with linencovered tables, antique china and furniture fit for an opera — which indeed it was.

Partnering with Vancouver Opera, local opera talents Leah Giselle

and Marten Sadd regaled the crowd with a number of pieces.

Clearly moved, the duo received a standing ovation.

“Who would ever think of combining farming and opera under a tent?” asks district superintendent Doug Sheppard.

“Our staff PHOTO BY ERAN SUDDS has done Brooke Moore (left) and Paige Hansen are pleased Dirt & Candlelight highlighted a pair of unique a remark- programs offered by the Delta School District. able job event grew,” says Brooke gram and smashed apple Paton offered his auctionbringing Moore, district principal of pie provided by White eer services while guests the Delta community inquiry and innovation.

Spot. were treated to a multitogether in celebration of To add a little “dirt” to “We purposely chose course meal prepared our unique and dynamic the glamour of the canto hold the event next to

by Urban Wood Fired programs. This has been a dlelight, The Retrogrades, the farm field where our Pizza, fresh potato leek very special night for evea local cover band, took students learn and where soup made by the Delta ryone.” to the stage and in short much of the food for the Secondary culinary proDelta South MLA Ian

order had the crowd on its feet dancing.

“What people may not realize,” says Delta school board chair Laura Dixon, “is that those guys rocking on that stage are our senior leadership team. We have such a committed, talented and creative staff in Delta. What other district has a house band?”

Dixon says events like Dirt & Candlelight are important opportunities for the district to share its successes with the community, and share the importance of dynamic programming.

“These programs are outside the box in terms of how we regularly get to do school,” says Paige Hansen, district vice-principal, choice and academy programs. “We are offering something highly unique, through these programs, and are reaching communities beyond our classroom walls that we don’t normally get to interact with, and creating communities of learners that perhaps wouldn’t have found each other otherwise.”

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Local optometrists raising funds in World Sight Day Challenge Local optometrists Dr. Joan Hansen, Dr. Giulia DeVuono and Dr. Sara Kirby of the Tsawwassen Optometry Clinic are taking part in the World Sight Day Challenge to help raise funds for people in underprivileged communities who are needlessly blind or vision impaired simply because they can’t

access an eye exam and glasses.

The challenge will run throughout October, with World Sight Day celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 12.

“It’s sobering to be reminded that 700 years after glasses were invented, there are still children in the world suffering from severe vision loss,” said

Hansen. “This not only creates frustration and learning difficulties for the children affected, but can impact their future productivity and earning potential.”

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Business

‘Seeds’ growing well in Delta’s fertile soil Known for its Ladner Village store, West Coast Seeds now headquartered on 34B Avenue farm ADRIAN MACNAIR

O p t i m i s t p h o t o g ra p h e r

A few weeks ago if you were driving north into Ladner along Arthur Drive your eyes couldn’t help but be drawn to a vast sea of golden barley, shimmering in front of a beautifully restored red barn.

The crop has since been cut but the 16-acre certified organic farm belonging to West Coast Seeds is still faithfully producing food.

While the bulk of the farm is leased out to Fraserland Organics, the company makes excellent use of the remaining four acres with a two-acre fruit and vegetable trial plot, a propagation greenhouse and a fully converted antique barn that serves as the sales, administration and warehousing centre.

It’s even restored the early 20th century farmhouse on the corner of 34B Avenue.

“Because it’s such a visible property from Arthur

Drive, I think there was a lot of talk in the town, a kind of mystery over what’s going on,” says the company’s communications manager, Mark Macdonald, about what it’s been doing since putting shovels into the ground in 2016. “And we really want to stress that we welcome the public.”

West Coast Seeds receives an estimated 500 orders a day during the busy season, employing between 55 and 60 people, most PHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR of them locals. A Cantaloupes are among the harvest from the two-acre fruit and vegetable trial plot at West giant refrigerator Coast Seeds’ Ladner operation. houses the seeds at 12 Celsius and that have been around for ity,” says Macdonald. “Use Street in Ladner Village. all outgoing seed orders thousands of years and we untreated seeds. There’s It’s proudly certified are tracked with a comreally encourage people to no need to use chemical organic, offering untreatputer system. step away from that mindfertilizers, there’s no need ed, non-GMO, insect-polThe company is perhaps linated seeds. set where you have to use for pesticides in farming. best known to the pubchemicals to grow food.”

There’s organic growing “First and foremost: go lic via its store on Elliott The trial plots are and farming practices organic. That’s the prior-

already convincing evidence of this doctrine. At various times of harvest the company has eggplants, squash, sesame, canteloupe, hot and sweet peppers, among 120 other kinds of crops. And not only are insects allowed on the premises, Macdonald says the use of beneficial predatory insects like ladybugs, wasps and lacewings keep the more destructive species at bay.

Macdonald says organics seem to naturally fit the climate of Delta, which already boasts numerous organic farming operations such as Snow Farms, Cropthorne Farms and Westham Island Herb Farm, to name but a few.

“This is a river delta.

This is like the Nile. We’ve got some of the best agricultural soil in the country and the climate to grow excellent food. And so beyond the romantic idea of maintaining farmland, there’s a practical notion of using the good soil for what it’s best suited to do.”

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Murphy’s Law

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TED MURPHY

t seemed odd to announce a review of the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project without having someone in place to lead that review, but not so unusual it would be cause for any real concern. It’s getting harder to downplay any worries given we’re now a month later and there’s still no word on who will lead the review.

It stands to reason that before the NDP government announced on Sept.

6 that it would be suspending work on the $3.5-billion bridge in order to undertake an independent technical review that it had discussed the issue at some length. It would also stand to reason that during those discussions there would have been talk of who, or at least what type of person, would be best suited to lead an examination that will invariably receive much scrutiny.

First and foremost, they’d be looking for someone that has the necessary engineering expertise as well as someone without any political baggage and with sufficient time to devote to the task. I’m imagine there are other factors to consider, but I’m pretty darn sure you could come up with a list of necessary qualifications in less than an hour.

It would then be a matter of finding someone that meets your wish list.

So why, a month after the review was announced and longer since the idea was hatched, is the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure saying a leader won’t be named for a few more weeks? It gives the impression this isn’t much of a priority for the new government and will only elongate what could be yet another drawn out process.

Presuming this review ultimately recommends something other than a 10-lane bridge, a new planning and consultation process must begin, one that could go all the way back to square one if the crossing of choice — say a twinned tunnel — is substantially different. After that’s all sorted out, the project would still require the necessary approvals, which could include a rather lengthy federal environmental review.

It’s not inconceivable that it could be another five years before the next shovel hits the ground and several years after that before any crossing is completed.

There’s a long road ahead, one being made longer by the inability to appoint a leader for the review.

We must ensure the very best people watching public purse In past columns I’ve registered my opposition to the new bridge proposed for South Delta.

It’s not that I don’t sympathize with the traffic conditions in the George Massey Tunnel that travellers must tolerate, but there are aspects of the bridge that I believe deserve some sober second thought.

The cost is the most intolerable aspect where the estimated construction cost of $3.5 billion balloons to $11.5 billion with the cost of borrowing. If we can’t afford it, we shouldn’t build it, as it is morally wrong to have several generations of B.C. taxpayers paying this much money for a bridge.

Also relating to the cost is the fact the federal government is refusing to contribute any funds.

The feds are helping fund the $4-billion Champlain Bridge in Quebec and the new Gordie Howe Bridge in Windsor, Ontario, but nothing for this crossing.

As well, the port authority, which is a major contributor to the need for a new crossing, is not making any substantial monetary contribution and now won’t pay any tolls to use it.

Beyond money, I believe there should be major concern regarding the foundations of this bridge sitting on a “crust” of firm soil 1,000 feet below grade instead of on bedrock. How people can fault the seismic capabilities of the tunnel compared to the massive bridge founded on a “crust” that

Community Comment GREG HOOVER

nobody can see or test conclusively is beyond me.

Most commuters spend 10 minutes or less in the tunnel and eight hours in their office tower, and I wonder if those towers are designed for a once in 2,000-year earthquake. I seriously doubt it.

So when the NDP announced it was going to delay bridge construction I was cautiously optimistic. But alas, the NDP has a different approach to governing from what I had hoped. In August it dropped all tolls on B.C. bridges which all lose money in spite of the tolls. It expects to spend a further $132 million to “cancel” the tolls on these money losing structures, making the monetary situation even worse.

The New Democrats are paying $11.3 million in severance to former Liberal staffers, and now they are hiring their own staff from friends and party supporters, who have poor credentials, for exorbi-

tant salaries.

With their actions I have lost all hope the delay of the bridge construction will result in sober second thought, but instead add to the costs.

As I watch the bridge issue unfold I’ve come to the conclusion that governments don’t perform very well, mainly because they have the bottomless pit of taxpayer money to pay for everything they screw up. Remember the fast ferries?

Every now and then the media gives us articles on election reform aimed mainly at how votes are tallied, but I believe we’re playing with the wrong end of the stick. How about politicians running on what experience, education and capabilities they have rather than concentrating on promises, gender and ethnic diversity?

The primary example of what I’m saying is the prime minister of Canada whose education, work experience and resume wouldn’t qualify him for the night manager job at a donut shop.

We should aim to have the very best people responsible for our money representing us in government and to do that the election ballots should have another choice: none of the above.

Greg Hoover is a project manager in industrial and commercial construction who has lived with Christina in Tsawwassen for 25 years.

October 6, 2017 The Delta Optimist A9

Letters

Bridge design was going according to plan

Editor: Re: Bridge on shaky ground, so it’s best to twin tunnel, letter to the editor, Sept. 29 To say, “There is no evidence that a bridge can be safely constructed at this location,” is ludicrous. As wrong as this statement is, the writer is actually part of a larger group - including a few prominent South Delta citizens and several politicians from the NDP and the City of Richmond

- to espouse the same view. Most of this group knows better.

The soil conditions on Highway 99 at the Fraser River crossing are not ideal, but neither are they that unusual. Bridges and other major structures are routinely designed and constructed in similar conditions around the world. Yes, these foundations are expensive, but they are not unsafe.

The procurement for

this project was proceeding using the “design/ build/finance/operate” (DBFO) delivery model.

Under this model, the owner does, among many other things, enough work to determine the technical feasibility of the concept.

Rigorous cost estimating, risk analyses and schedule development are also completed at this stage.

The final determination of the concept, final design and construction

are all done by the successful proponent bidding on the project — with the appropriate oversight by the owner. Additional work such as detailed geotechnical investigations are also completed by the proponent to support the particular design they propose. The innovation proponents can introduce usually result in cost savings, and they provide schedule certainty, which the DBFO delivery model

demands.

I provide this background in hopes of enlightening the writer and others as to why you will see some of the statements quoted in the letter from the detailed work and reports completed to date.

But all of this information and much more has always been available to the public (through public consultation and other stakeholder meetings, the

project website, visiting the project office and so on).

This is a large, critically important and expensive project. Personally, I am in favour of the project in general and the 10-lane bridge concept specifically. If you are against the project as a whole, or the bridge option in particular, yes, speak up, just please don’t do it with misinformation and ignorance.

Steve Topley

Language crime goes beyond apostrophe Editor: Re: Apostrophe crime being committed everywhere, Living Matters, Oct. 4 The apostrophe is not the only language crime being committed everywhere, of course, although Barbara Gunn is right to highlight its (sic) role in linguistic murder. It’s (sic) a shame so many of us don’t (sic) know the difference. But there are other

popular villains waiting to pounce on us. Two especially come to my mind.

Loan-lend. A loan is what you get when someone lends you something. You don’t (sic) loan nothin’ (sic) to nobody.

Alternatealternative. Alternate refers to doing something while routinely switching it with something else. Hence: I play poker with my buddies on alter-

nate Wednesdays (every other Wednesday, that is). So you can’t (sic) have no alternate jurors and you can’t (sic) take no alternate routes. The word is alternative (i.e. involving choices).

Many other misusages persist. But this here’s (sic) a start, so don’t (sic) you keep messin’ (sic) with this here language. It’s (sic) difficult enough as it is.

Peter Walls

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Signs were erected this week adjacent to Highway 99 that call on the provincial government to address traffic congestion at the George Massey Tunnel.

Liberals must work with others to find best solution for congestion

Editor: The Liberal attack signs on Highway 99 south of the George Massey Tunnel do two things: distract drivers and potentially cause accidents and misinform the public.

Our new government has wisely chosen to review the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project to best determine how to move forward and reduce traffic conges-

tion. An educated decision is a smart decision and I appreciate that my tax dollars will be spent appropriately.

The Liberal attempt to circumvent the review process is a lame attempt to fool the public and play on their frustration. If the Liberals would just work together with the NDP and Greens they could be part of an effective process that will determine

the best possible solutions to traffic congestion.

Our province needs MLAs that respect their constituents and work hard to inform them instead of trying to manipulate them.

These self-serving signs are just a political game and I have no respect for that. Shame on you.

Carol Day Councillor City of Richmond

Editor: Clearly, the farmers of British Columbia have a conundrum not of their making. On the one hand, the provincial NDP government is, apparently, going to clamp down on the use of the ALR with a tip of the political hat to farmers while on the other hand, the federal Liberals

have announced that a change in the tax system is on the horizon and that parts of that switch will affect farmers across the country, not necessarily in a good manner.

One wonders if the local MP will take up the cudgel and present a vigorous defence for the Delta farmers as is her duty to

do; or will she sit limply by and acquiesce to the prime minister and his financial minister as they impart their draconian tax changes on the very people who provide the food that they consume in vast quantities.

‘Tis a conundrum, to be sure.

Bob Orrick

Extend SkyTrain to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Editor: Considering the incredible growth of business and residences south of the Fraser River these last 10 years, it would seem a natural choice among our elected politicians to approve the expansion of the SkyTrain to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal.

Such an expansion would generate huge economic benefits to both the region and our provincial economies.

Employers would be able to attract new employees to the Tilbury Industrial Park and the new Tsawwassen Mills mall. Of course, anyone using this mass transit

would also have access to Vancouver Island without having the large expense of bringing a car along for the ride.

The mass transit movement of people from Delta to all areas currently serviced by SkyTrain would be of enormous benefit to all.

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a number that is growing. This October, Delta residents can show their support for people living with dementia by hosting a Coffee Break.

Coffee Break is a national annual fundraiser where friends, families and co-workers gather in communities to raise money for their local Alzheimer Society. Hosts and attendees make their coffee count by exchanging donations for a cup of coffee, tea or other treats.

“The great thing about Coffee Break is that you can make it your own,” says Angie Kok, manager of resource development

at the Alzheimer Society of B.C. “You can host a public or private event and make it as big or small as you like. You can hold it in your home, workplace or community space. We make it easy by sending you everything you need to get started. It’s then as simple as offering coffee — or tea or other treats — in exchange for a donation.”

Funds raised at Coffee Break events enable research into the causes and cure for dementia, and support local programs and services to help people living with dementia and their caregivers live

well with the disease.

“Coffee Break hosts raise much-needed funds for the society, but they also bring crucial public awareness to the disease, which will ultimately help build a dementia-friendly society that supports and includes people who are affected by dementia,” says Kok. The Alzheimer Society supports, educates and advocates for people with dementia.

For more information or to register to host a Coffee Break, visit www. coffeebreakbc.ca or email coffeebreak@alzheimerbc. org.

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The school is a recipient of $2,000 in funding as part of the Pacific Salmon Foundation’s Community Salmon Program, which in 2017 is granting more than $960,000 to projects all across the province. More than $15,000 went to four projects in the Delta area.

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Community 2018 Rotary Calendar now on sale

Halloween Storytimes at Tsaw. Library

Your mini monsters and pint-sized pumpkins are invited to get an early start on the Halloween fun by coming in costume to a special Halloween Family Storytime at the Tsawwassen Library.

Set for Friday, Oct. 27 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., the program will feature friendly monster songs

and stories to delight children and a creepy craft to make afterwards.

The Tsawwassen Library will also host Halloween Baby Storytime, for those 23 months and younger, on Monday, Oct. 30 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

In addition to some Halloween stories and

rhymes, the program will use a green screen background for costumed photos. Once the photo is taken, the backdrop will be electronically swapped out for a pumpkinthemed setting.

Green costumes or those with large amounts of white won’t work.

Photos will be emailed.

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Walt Hayward and Elena Murgoci were among teams of Ladner Rotarians who started selling calendars last Saturday. The calendar doubles as a cash lottery with 100 per cent of proceeds going to children and youth community service projects, such as the Ladner Rotary Splash Park that will open next May. Instead of photographs, the 2018 calendar features paintings by members of the South Delta Artists Guild depicting scenes of farms, wildlife, community, commerce, industry and people.

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Live Green

Our Global Commitment to the community.

This year, GCT Deltaport proudly celebrates 20 years of responsible stewardship at Roberts Bank. To honour this occasion and demonstrate our ongoing dedication to a green future, we introduced the “Global Commitment” seal.

This mark, as pictured on the new state-of-the-art electric cantilevered rail mounted gantry cranes at the recently densified GCT Deltaport railyard, brands all heavy lift equipment at our terminals that meets our high environmental and efficiency standards, signaling our focus on the sustainable growth of our operations.

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Delta provides ways to help the environment

Everyone has a part to play in helping the environment in our community.

Find out what you can do to get involved and help reduce your environmental impact.

The Corporation of Delta offers these suggestions: Adopt-a-Rain-Garden Adopt-a-Rain-Garden is a garden maintenance program. Residents, families, local groups, clubs, and other organizations work with the Corporation of Delta to ensure our community’s rain gardens are kept up and working properly.

Adopt-a-Street The Adopt-a-Street

program allows citizens to show their civic pride and help alleviate the problem of littering. Civic clubs, individuals, garden clubs, businesses, churches and other organizations maintain various segments of Delta’s roads already.

Community Gardens Delta encourages its residents to eat locally and to grow their own food and vegetables when possible. Several local not-for-profit organizations operate community garden plot programs and make these available to residents.

Invasive Plant Pulls With the cooperation of Delta’s Parks, Recreation & Culture Department, vol-

unteer groups conduct invasive species removal in Delta’s parks. Contact the volunteer coordinator at volunteers@delta.ca to find out how you can get involved.

Storm Drain Marking Marking yellow fish next to storm drains is a way to remind residents that all outside drains lead to fish habitat untreated. A Corporation of Delta kit allows people to paint up to 30 yellow fish on storm drains in an effort to draw awareness to the fact these drain to sensitive aquatic habitats. Call Climate Action & Environment at 604-946-3253 or email cae@delta.ca to sign out a marking kit.

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The 3rd Boundary Bay Cubs painted yellow fish near storm drains in the South Park Elementary area of Tsawwassen earlier this year using kits provided by the Corporation of Delta. Cubs painted 36 drains and delivered reminder flyers to nearby homes to raise awareness of the impact pollution has on nature and the role we play in prevention.

Make your yard eco-friendly

The Corporation of Delta has several programs to help residents make their yards and gardens more environmentally friendly: • Backyard Composting — Delta provides a backyard composting workshop for residents each year as part of its free Sustainable Workshop series.

• Bee friendly — Make your garden bee friendly by planting flowers, fruits and vegetables that will flower from spring to summer. This will ensure bees of all varieties have a steady food supply throughout the season.

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• Trees for Tomorrow — Increase Delta’s green canopy while adding natural beauty to your

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• Water Conservation — Delta has many water conservation programs for residents, including water conservation kits and rain barrels to help reduce water use in your yard.

October 6, 2017 The Delta Optimist A13

Luxury Homes Discover Sonic Geothermal

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unbonded and uninsured, to install a geothermal heating system. The drillers - also hired on a handshake used traditional drilling technology and accidently pierced a pressurized “This is the third house on the same street,” says Jackquie Grant, regional aquifer. project manager at Sonic Drilling Ltd., a Surrey-based company Situations like this can happen when that contracts out a fleet of rigs with award-winning, patented drilling companies sense opportunities sonic drill heads – developed by BC engineer, Ray Roussy, who during an economic boom but lack the was the first to successfully commercialize sonic drilling. “This skill and local knowledge to complete latest project is a geothermal installation for a new house and the job properly. In this case, the crew swimming pool…we’re actually putting the drill holes and had shipped their drill rig all the way geothermal loops under the pool,” says Grant. from Italy to Canada but, in addition “With the remaining two houses, one used geothermal to heat to neglecting to obtain permits and their long driveway and parking lot while the other used it for obey regulations, they also caused one billion litres of water to run free which a large garage with some high-end cars…I think one was a resulted in the evacuation of 12 homes Lamborghini,” she says. “It’s owned by a Saudi prince.” (two remain evacuated) due to fears of Most geothermal installations require holes to be drilled to a a sinkhole developing beneath them. depth of around 300 ft. and, with challenging soil conditions In the end, the cost of this colossal blunder hit $10 million in the area, many conventional rigs get stuck or jammed and the drilling crew fled Canada to escape responsibility. which slows down drilling considerably and, in some cases, While neighbouring homeowners watched their housing makes it impossible. Due to its glaciated past, the Lower Mainland’s location near an ocean and the end point of a major values plummet, the City of Vancouver struggled to stop the flow of water and to collect on the burgeoning cost of repair river system means it’s not uncommon for rigs to encounter from the homeowner. everything from sand and clay to large boulders in the same hole and many times Sonic Drilling has been called in as a According to city officials, this is likely the first instance of a rescue rig to finish a project. high-pressure aquifer being ruptured in a high-density urban environment. Two years after the incident, the City has not Unfortunately, an incident involving another street of luxury been able to completely stem the flow of water noting that the homes in Vancouver has left a bad taste for residents when incident has presented numerous challenges and has required an inexperienced drilling crew from Italy breached an extensive study and monitoring. Sadly, none of this would have underground aquifer. happened if sonic drilling technology had been used.

As the Vancouver Sun newspaper reported, in September “Because we case the hole at the same time as we drill, it’s 2015, Feng Lin Liu was building a mansion on his $3-million very easy to deal with positive pressure aquifers if you’re using vacant lot which is surrounded by other luxury homes. A a sonic rig,” says Ray Roussy, president of Sonic Drill Corp. contractor who was hired “on a handshake” to build Roussy holds dozens of sonic drilling-related patents including Liu’shome hired a team of drillers, who were unlicensed, Along Vancouver’s prestigious Point Grey Road, three multimillion dollar luxury homes lining the “Golden Mile” have discovered the benefits of going geothermal and, although each home uses it differently, they all chose the same drilling technology to install it.

ones governing geothermal installations using a sonic drill.

“We know how to contain artesian flows…we’ve been doing well installations in the Lower Mainland for more than 35 years.”

“The worst thing that crew did was take their pipe out…they should have left it in,” he adds.

Sonic drilling technology, which is now used across six continents around the world, has a couple of unique aspects that makes it perfect for geothermal installations in difficult terrain. First, its 3-5x faster and it can drill easily through mixed soils. Secondly, it can drill, case, loop and grout…all in one operation. That’s something no other drill can do and a critical function in containing artesian flows.

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Live Green

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All kinds of treasures can be found at local thrift shops.

Buying second hand is good for environment NANCY MACEY

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Every day is Earth Day at Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe in Tsawwassen.

Old, vintage, gently used and brand-new items are donated from our generous community.

As people age or lose a spouse, they downsize or move into a residential facility. Their beautiful furniture, knick knacks, crystal, silver, jewelry and other treasures all end up at the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe.

The youth grow quickly and their parents donate clothing, sports equipment, toys, books and their special treasures — all to be sold, maybe once or even twice. There are numerous stories of people purchasing items and then returning them after they were used, to be sold again.

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Today you see small boutique consignment and thrift stores specializing in designer fashions.

While some items may seem overpriced, there are still good deals and good conscience to be found when shopping this way.

Environmentalism is in style and has reduced the stigma of shopping at second hand stores. People buying second hand goods are supporting their communities in many ways.

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Just because people are finished with something doesn’t mean that it’s finished. When you buy second hand, you’re giving an item new life.

Many items that do not sell are recycled, including clothing, appliances, metal and cardboard. All proceeds from the store go back into community programming and provide employment.

Thrift stores today are great for the environment by providing an option to the landfill. They engage volunteers, customers, donors and employees in their communities and encourage the practice of reduce, reuse and recycle. One man’s garbage is someone else’s treasure.

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Fire Prevention Week

Make sure escape plan provides two ways out

Every Second Counts — Play 2 Ways Out. That’s the message fire and life safety educators will promote during Fire Prevention Week 2017.

From Oct. 8 to 14, fire departments from across North America work to raise public awareness about the dangers of fire and how to prevent it.

The aim of the 2017 Fire Prevention Week campaign is to raise awareness on keeping families safe by having an escape plan for all household members.

Talk about your plan with everyone in your home. Make sure your home has working smoke alarms on each floor, know

the emergency number for your fire department and, most importantly, practice your home fire drill regularly. Here are some tips: 1. Draw a floorplan of your home showing all doors and windows.

2. Find two ways out of every room.

3. Make sure windows and doors are not blocked.

4. Choose an outside meeting place in front of your home.

5. Push the test button to sounds the smoke alarm.

6. Practice your drill with everyone in your home.

7. Get outside to your meeting place.

During Fire Prevention Week, the Office of the Fire Commissioner works with B.C. fire departments to distribute Fire Safety Starts With You! activity booklets to primary students. As part of the week’s activities, six winners will be chosen from throughout the province in the annual iPad contest.

Each year, the Fire Prevention Week theme is announced by the National Fire Protection Association and was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 that destroyed more than 17,400 structures and killed more than 250 people.

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In a fire, seconds count.

Seconds can mean the difference between residents of our community escaping safely from a fire or having their lives end in tragedy.

That’s why this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme: “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” is so important.

It reinforces why everyone needs to have an escape plan.

How to make a Home Fire Escape Plan

• Draw a floor plan or a map of your home. Show all doors and windows.

• Mark two ways out of each room.

• Mark all of the smoke alarms with SA . Smoke alarms should be in each sleeping room, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home.

• Pick a family meeting place outside where everyone can meet.

• Remember, practice your plan at least twice a year!

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Fire Prevention Week

Fire victims provide advice after their ordeal

Editor’s note: Ladner resident and Delta Secondary teacher Susan Haynes submitted this story as a way to bring awareness to her family’s situation after a fire gutted their home last year.

It was your typical Sunday, we were just finishing up dinner, getting ready for the week ahead. My sons Jack and Tyler were wrestling upstairs in Tyler’s room when Jack smelled smoke and yelled “fire.”

It didn’t quite compute at the time, until my husband Theo and I ran into Jack’s bedroom and tried to smother the flames.

They quickly spread up the bunk beds and across the ceiling with such strength

that we knew we had to get out.

The entire upstairs was destroyed and most of the home was severely damaged by smoke and water.

Perhaps I was in shock or maybe it was naiveté, but I believed we’d be back in the house in a few hours. We never slept in our home again. We lost photos, Jack’s pet frog and so many memories, but we all got out alive and unharmed, and for that I am forever thankful.

It turns out a malfunction while charging an iPod on his bed was the cause of the fire, something that people do every day without thinking twice. But for us, it was a disaster that didn’t end

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Like most, I didn’t pay much attention to my home insurance policy.

Suddenly all the fine print mattered.

The next day, still in shock, we began working with our insurance adjuster. He was a saint to us at the time, knowledgeable and calm and he offered advice that made us feel like we had some sort of

control over the situation.

And there we were, sleep deprived, devastated at the loss, and just trying to wrap our minds around our new reality.

No one thinks they are going to lose so much to a house fire. We did and we want to share with you some tips on protecting yourself: • Never charge electronic devices on flammable surfaces.

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• Ask about your content insurance and what expenses get deducted from it. Shop around and get quotes.

• If you do find yourself in this situation, assign a trusted friend or family member to be your advocate, especially for the first few crucial days.

• Micromanage your restoration company and

demand transparency of all costs.

• Keep photos and videos of your rooms, and receipts of everything you own, including renovations.

• Make sure you have sufficient “additional living expenses” and contents insurance.

• In your policy, you should have a “no obligation to replace” clause so you can opt to either replace or receive cash.

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Community

Praying for wholeness

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Daily Mass - Chapel Monday to Saturday at 9 am Weekend Masses - Church Saturday at 5 pm Sunday at 9 am, 11 am and 5 pm Liturgy of the Word for Children Sundays at 9am and 11am Masses Spanish Mass First Saturday of every month at 7 pm (except May and June) Confessions – Chapel Saturday at 10 am Baptism - Infants and young children Available every Sunday Other Sacraments/ Pastoral needs Call parish office/Pastor

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The Rev. Jim Short 10:00 am Worship Service this Sunday with children’s We Welcome Closed forYou program. the Summer to Join Rev. Wendy BillyUs! Presiding.

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Benediction Lutheran Church 5575 6th Avenue Tsawwassen, BC (56th St. at 6th Ave.) Tel: 604-943-3432 9 am Worship Service

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Stewardship: From Whom All Blessings Flow Isaiah 55: 10 – 11 2nd Sunday 9:30 am Kin Village 3rd Sunday 2:00 pm The Waterford

There is a story in Luke’s gospel about 10 lepers coming to find Jesus between the region of Galilee and Samaria, and ask him that they might be healed.

It’s a little puzzling because these two regions share a common border; in fact, there isn’t a “region” between them… at least in Jesus’ day.

Anyway, they meet in this “in between place” and there Jesus responds to their cries and sends them away healed of their leprosy. One of the 10, when he sees that he is healed, turns around and returns to Jesus and gives thanks.

To this foreigner, Jesus replies, “Your faith has

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made you whole.”

I have discovered in my later years there is a vast difference between being healed of a particular “illness” and being made whole. When I become

whole, I am settled both on my outside and my inside — my body and my spirit, if you will.

I pray for good health for myself, my family and friends, but I also find myself praying for wholeness that allows us to find peace within our spirits too.

That peace that comes can help me see God has a hand in my life and in the lives of those around me.

This weekend is Thanksgiving. May you look around you and see how you have experienced healing and then may you find the strength to go more deeply to see the hand of God that makes you whole… and then, give thanks.

Around Town Bog society puts on HowlO-Ween Fest

A Howl-O-Ween Festival takes place Saturday, Oct. 14 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Delta Nature Reserve on Come to this fun family event with pumpkin carving, face painting, and Halloween crafts.

Try some of the Bog Escape puzzles for Halloween treats. There will be a costume contest with prizes for best dressed. The festival will be held under the bridge by the entrance to the Delta Nature Reserve rain or shine.

The festival is free and for families and kids of all ages. Hot chocolate and coffee by donation.

All proceeds go to the Burns Bog Conservation Society.

Wednesday of Wonder

The next Wednesday of Wonder magic variety show is set for Oct. 11 at the Ladner Community Centre. The show starts at 7 p.m. Call 778-8466514 for tickets or email hello@iam.care.

Ballroom dancing at KinVillage

The Delta Cup DanceSport Gala takes place tomorrow and Sunday at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. For details on the ballroom dancing event visit www. deltacup.dance or call 604-657-1351.

Crab and Corn dinner Ladner/Tsawwassen Kinsmen’s annual Crab and Corn dinner, Saturday, Oct. 14 at Harris Barn. Tickets are available from Dave at 604-943-8829.

Fall Fair

Fall Fair at Tsawwassen United Church, 693-53rd St., Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Homemade fruit pies, bake sale, treasures, silent auction and barbecue lunch.

For more details on these and other events, go to delta-optimist.com or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/TheDeltaOptimist

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Singers wanted for kids’ choir Delta Choral Society’s new season underway with holiday shows planned DAVE WILLIS

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he Delta Choral Society has begun a new season and is hoping to get the word out about its children’s choir.

“We’re really wanting to grow the children’s choir,” says director Danielle Hamilton.

The hope is to create two levels within the group, one for kids from grades 1 to 3 and the other for older kids up to Grade 7.

The children’s choir is entering its second year and teaches members “proper singing techniques” while encouraging them “to explore their love of music in a fun but structured environment,” the society’s website notes.

The choral society also includes two other groups: the larger, non-auditioned Delta Community Choir and the smaller, auditioned Delta Chamber Choir.

Rehearsals take place at the Benediction Lutheran Church, 5575-6th Ave., Tsawwassen, on Monday evenings. The children’s choir practices from 6 to 6:45 p.m. while the community choir goes from 7 to 8:30 p.m. followed by the chamber choir.

The community choir, which has over 90 members but is always looking for more male singers, also sees members get together

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The Delta Choral Society’s children’s choir is entering its second year. Director Danielle Hamilton (below) is hoping to see the choir grow. for “sectionals” that are basically smaller gatherings.

“It’s more of a social situation where you go to someone’s house and go over your music,” explains Hamilton.

Sectionals are invaluable and fun, says community choir member Julie Lymburner.

A member for five years, Lymburner, who recently retired from her full-time high school art teacher position, says being part of the group is very uplifting.

“I like the fact it’s challenging my brain, to be

active and learning things.

On a personal level, it’s expanded my world of friendship in the community,” she says.

This season the choral

society will perform at the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Memorial Park cenotaph as well as put on two shows on Dec. 2 at the South Delta

Baptist Church.

Those interested in potentially becoming a member can drop by a rehearsal on Monday night.

“We welcome people coming and listening, checking it out and seeing how they feel,” says Hamilton. “We’re really open-minded and welcoming.”

For more on the choral society, visit www.deltachoral.ca. The website also includes a mailing list feature for those interested in receiving updates on the choirs.

Wilderness Dog Saga author to visit Ladner DAVE WILLIS

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Author Chris Czajkowski’s new book isn’t just a pretty, sentimental story.

Harry: A Wilderness Dog Saga is written from the point of view of some of the dogs Czajkowski, who will be in Ladner for a book signing later this month, has owned over the years.

“It has some sad parts in it. Some reality,” she says.

Czajkowski, who has three decades of experience living in the wilderness, still does a lot of

heavy, physical work at what she likes to call her solar-powered, cold wateronly “retirement home” located halfway between Williams Lake and Bella Coola.

“A lot of people would consider the way I live to be very primitive but I consider it quite a luxury compared with some of the other ways I’ve lived during my life,” she says.

The book traces Czajkowski’s “off-thegrid life from a dog’s-eye view as she establishes an ecotourism business, builds cabins by hand and scratches out a living for

herself and the pack,” a press release notes.

The book signing is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Black Bond Books at Trenant Park Square in Ladner. Czajkowski says she will bring her dogs Harry and Badger with her.

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Author Chris Czajkowski along with her dogs Harry and Badger will be at Black Bond Books in Ladner Oct. 21 as part of a book tour for Harry: A Wilderness Dog Saga.

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Lifestyles

Healthy ways to get fast relief for colds Well on Your Way P.J. WREN

I get a cold every September like clockwork, and like clockwork, I pass it on to loving husband — because sharing means caring.

And, like clockwork, when I get this cold I find myself at the health food store buying every herb, vitamin and tincture known to help provide relief.

So, this year I decided to get ahead of the game and ask two professionals what are some healthy and effective ways to get some reprieve for the common cold.

I interviewed two very popular, and established,

naturopathic physicians in the Delta area, Dr. Heli McPhie from The Village Clinic (www.thevillageclinic.com) and Dr. Lisa Ghent (www.drlisaghent.com).

First, let’s address preventing a cold. Hand washing is king when it comes to cold prevention. While you don’t want your life going down the drain, you most certainly do want those germs to go down the drain.

Experts also recommend keeping your hands to yourself, or more specifically keep them away from your nose and eyes.

These are the most common places for germs to get in.

Next, Dr. McPhie recommends living your life as healthy as possible.

Exercise, have a work/ life balance, eat a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, and drink lots of water everyday. Yes, this is super boring, and something we probably already know deep down, but it is the healthiest way to prevent a cold (as well as a ton of

other ailments, including staying above ground).

In addition to exercise and a whole foods diet (sorry, burgers and beer from the pub is not considered a whole food), she also recommends meditating 15 minutes a day.

Dr. McPhie explains that mediating has been has clinically shown to improve the immune system and cardiovascular health. Researchers hypothesize this is because people who meditate are less stressed and are more apt to follow a healthier lifestyle.

She explains that meditating is not a trend, unless you consider a trend something that’s been trending for over 5,000 years.

Her final recommendation to preventing a cold is her special Clinic Switchel drink. Every morning she recommends mixing four teaspoons of apple cider, two tablespoons organic maple syrup, ¼ fresh lemon squeezed and ¼ teaspoon grated ginger in 11 ounces of hot or cold

water. This morning beverage will help support the immune system as well as alkalize the body (because a more acidic body can get sick easier).

If you do happen to catch a cold, no worries.

Experts say that getting two to four colds a year is actually normal.

Dr. Ghent also recommends eating a diet rich in colourful vegetables and fruit as well as adequate sources of lean protein, while keeping the rest of your diet low sugar, yet high in hydration (the water kind, not the wine kind).

Additionally, Dr. Ghent often recommends an antioxidant immune boosting supplement, such as one that combines vitamins A, C and E along with key immune system co-factors like selenium and zinc.

For people who have lots of exposure to bugs, like teachers and health care workers, taking an additional supplement daily though the cold and flu season can be very

helpful too.

It’s also a good call, Dr. Ghent says, to provide a barrier against the viruses and bacteria with healthy flora. This means taking a good quality probiotic, especially in the early fall months, to ensure that if bugs do get into your system, they can’t set up camp.

Both doctors emphasized minimizing stress in your life. Physiologically stress depresses our immune system, which makes us more susceptible to illness.

Dr. Ghent explains that typically people with a lot of stress aren’t sleeping well either, so it’s a double whammy. Their immune system is depressed and they don’t get the restful sleep they need to recharge and regenerate.

When all else fails, have some good, old fashioned herbal remedies on hand.

Everyone gets a cold, so the key is helping your body bounce back quickly.

Dr. Ghent personally has a few immune boosting herbs on hand that she

starts to take as soon as she begins to feel any symptoms. These include echinacea, andrographis, astragulas and holy basil.

Oil of oregano is also great as a gargle for a sore throat.

Berberine, or goldenseal, she points out is also particularly potent and useful for more severe respiratory infections.

And there’s always garlic. This little gem is great for all types of colds and flus. Dr. Ghent recommends crushing one garlic clove and allowing it to sit for 10 minutes before consuming. This allows a chemical process to occur that makes the medicinal effects the most potent.

And finally, when you are sick, rest and don’t try to be a hero. Your body needs to fight the cold and requires rest to do so.

Those around you will also thank you.

PJ Wren is a local trainer and writer who can be found at The Studio — Ladner’s award-winning fitness class studio. Visit www.thestudio.ca.

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Lifestyles You are cordially invited to help celebrate 13 years of sports achievement in Delta

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Teams face a variety of challenges, which can include building a foam cube tower, during the annual Sport Showdown.

Annual Sport Showdown offers team-building fun This year’s theme is Bring on the Warrior

The Delta Gymnastics Society is hosting its eighth annual Sport Showdown next month, a team-building exercise that offers an afternoon of active fun and camaraderie.

Teams of eight to 12 people of any age or ability level are invited to take part in the event, set for Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Delta Sport Development Centre in Ladner.

“This year’s theme is Bring on the Warrior with many challenges that will guarantee good times, sweat and laughter,” says Delta Gymnastics executive director Ana Arciniega.

There are two categories of participants, each with its own trophy: Power to the People, for those who just want to have some sweaty fun, and Full Throttle, for those Type “A” people who need a harder challenge.

Teams must complete a series of challenges, everything from an obstacle course to building a foam cube tower.

Delta Gymnastics opens its doors annually to community groups and

Saturday, October 21st, 2017 Coast Tsawwassen Inn Cocktails: 6:30 pm Dinner: 7:00 pm Semi-Formal attire is recommended Tickets $75.00 each To order your tickets please call the: Rick or Carlene Lewall at 604-943-0469 or ricklewall@telus.net Visa & Mastercard accepted

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Sport Showdown offers an afternoon of team building challenges and camaraderie. organizations to find out for themselves that play is for all ages.

“Sport Showdown began as a creative way to get adults from our community to try to bond with each other through active play,” says Arciniega.

Past Power to the People champion Debbie Cheong of BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre says, “This is one of our favourite events.”

Three-time Full Throttle champion Rob Gillespie of South Delta’s Muscle Memory says, “It was great team building fun that

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Past teams have ranged from the Delta Police Department and Rotary Club of Tsawwassen to Delta View Habilitation Centre and Thrifty Foods.

Cost is $25 per participant. Interested teams must confirm participation in either Power to the People (3:30 to 5:30 p.m.) or Full Throttle (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.) categories by Oct. 27. Email execdirector@deltagymnastics.com or call 604-943-0460.

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Harry Pering (left), David Bodor (middle) and Roger Monk star in the Sidekick Players Club’s production of Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me that opens at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre next Thursday.

Sidekick opens season with captivating play Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me set to begin three-week run at Tsawwassen Arts Centre The Sidekick Players Club will open its 21st season next week with Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre.

Written by Frank McGuinness and directed for Sidekick by Carroll Lefebvre, who will be assisted by Maureen Dorotich and Bernice Fehr, the play is about an American doctor (Harry Pering) and an Irish journalist (David Bodor) being held captive by terrorists in Beirut in the 1980s.

They exercise and they argue, supportive in their mutual determination to survive, and are joined by an English academic (Roger Monk). The three

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Mayor Lois E. Jackson and Delta Council would like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving filled with joy, good health, and blessings.

display their national biases and prejudices, which are intensified in the cramped confines of their cell.

As time passes they learn to laugh at, and with, each other, and they lament what was lost in their lives before captivity.

It is very much a play of its time but also a universal exploration of strategies of survival and a reminder that we are always stronger together, whatever the circumstances and cultural differences.

The men may all speak English, but it doesn’t mean they find it easy to understand each other.

The play celebrates the instinct for survival,

doesn’t shirk the possibilities of despair and demonstrates how the power of the imagination can take men beyond the four walls of their imprisonment, whether it’s through re-enacting the 1977 Wimbledon women’s final or serving imaginary cocktails.

Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me runs from Oct. 12 to 28, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.

There will also be Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. on Oct. 15 and 22 To reserve tickets call 604-288-2415. There is limited seating, so reserving early is recommended.

The play has a language warning.

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Piling up wins and goals Ice Hawks stretch perfect record to eight games after another lopsided victory MARK BOOTH

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The Ridge Meadows Flames are off to an impressive start this season and Darren Naylor couldn’t be more happier about.

These days the Delta Ice Hawks head coach and general manager is looking forward to any kind of challenge for his hockey club.

Naylor will take his team into Ridge Meadows tonight looking to build on the best start in franchise history. The Hawks will put their 8-0-0-0 record on the line against the 6-2-0-0 Flames after another dominating win Tuesday.

Delta scored five unanswered goals in the third period to pull away for a 9-2 victory over defending Pacific Junior Hockey League champion Aldergrove Kodiaks. The lopsided result is nothing new for a team that has scored a whopping 52 goals so far, including 24 in its last three games.

“I think the fashion we are winning these games is kind of impressive,” said Naylor. “We have solid ‘D’ and we can put the puck in the net. It can be relentless.

“I was talking to one manager from another team that said your team just comes in waves and doesn’t stop. That’s the kind of depth we have.”

Backing up Naylor’s claim Tuesday was the Hawks getting goals from eight different players. Six have registered at least 10 points this season and eight have scored at three goals or more. The reward is evenly distributed ice time including on the power play.

“I just let them play and I think that’s why last year we were a harmonious team. Certain guys may see a little more time killing penalties but everyone gets out on the power play,” continued Naylor.

The Hawks’ thrive playing an uptempo game thanks to plenty of speed throughout the line-up

including a blueline that features five rookies.

“We are probably a younger team than last year. This is mostly ’99 and 2000 kids but they are a good group and a lot of them are used to winning,” said Naylor.

“Everyone is having fun right now.”

So are the Hawks right for the picking with a bulls-eye on their back that is getting larger with each game? Not if Naylor can help it.

They are in the midst of playing the three top teams in the Harold Britain Conference with second place Ridge Meadows tonight and first place Abbotsford coming to Ladner on Tuesday (7:35 p.m.).

He also anticipates tough tests on the horizon, including the Richmond Sockeyes who are loaded up as hosts of the 2018 Cyclone Taylor Cup provincial championships in April. Delta defeated its cross-river rival 5-2 last month but it did take a first star performance

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from goaltender Jordan Naylor.

“Richmond has a good team.

The potential is there and it’s maybe just a matter of them gelling more. Grandview is playing better too and Abbotsford is always tough and so will be Ridge,” said the coach.

“I want to keep challenging them. We don’t want to see bad habits creep in. Sooner or later we are going to get into a game and if we are not prepared for it they will catch us. That’s my job to make sure that doesn’t happen.”

Icing….

South Delta Minor Hockey product Eric Bourhill has goals in six consecutive games, including a hat trick in a win over Langley last week.

Jordan Naylor leads the PJHL with a 1.59 goals against average and a save percentage of .940.

Right behind him is 16-year-old teammate Jordy Engleson with a 1.91 average.

A24 The Delta Optimist October 6, 2017

Sports

Sun Devils busy building up their arsenal MARK BOOTH

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It’s been a fireworks show so far this season for the top teams in B.C. High School Football and Mark McDonald doesn’t mind one bit.

The longtime South Delta Sun Devils offensive coordinator has been busy building a diversified attack around standout quarterback Michael Calvert. The Sun Devils rolled to another big victory last Friday in Victoria — defeating Belmont 50-20 to improve to 2-0 in AAA Western Conference play.

Throw in pre-season action and South Delta is averaging a whopping 49 points per contest.

However, they are not alone when it comes to teams with firepower.

Northern neighbours Seaquam also sit undefeated and has scored 35 or more points in all four of its victories.

The conference’s other unbeaten team — New West — was held in check last weekend but still managed a 20-14 win over Vancouver College.

It’s setting the table for what should be a thrilling stretch drive.

The Devils host Vancouver College (0-2) on Saturday (3:30 p.m. Dennison Park) then take on Mt. Doug (0-2) and Notre Dame (1-1), before closing out their schedule at Seaquam and New West.

It’s the way the Sun Devils have been scoring that has been impressive so far.

While some schools may lean on two or three standouts, they have been giving reps to a wide range of players — even dipping down to the junior varsity ranks. The end result is Calvert and back-up quarterback Ben McDonald having thrown touchdown passes to seven different receivers.

If the strategy is to shutdown the Devils passing game then they will gladly unleash their running attack like they did at Belmont.

Calvert scrambled for 156 yards and Grade 12 tailback Andrew Kraft added 104 more and three touchdowns. South Delta finished the afternoon with nearly 600 yards of total offence.

Developing depth and then showcasing it is nothing new to McDonald. When South Delta won the provincial champion-

ship back in 2014, quarterback Lucas Kirk fired touchdown passes to five different receivers in the final against Mt. Doug.

“You have a quarterback with Michael’s talent and some very athletic receivers he can throw to,” said McDonald. “When he extends plays, it’s just giving them more time to get open.

That’s something we are always working on and reminding them at practice is his ability to get the ball to them.”

Calvert threw for 293 yards against Belmont — completing 20 of 30 passes. He has now thrown for 674 yards in the two conference wins — nearly 200 more than his nearest rival — Carson Graham’s Charlie McMillan.

End Zone…

Former Sun Devil standout Jack McDonald hauled in his first touchdown pass of the season to help the No. 2 ranked Calgary Dinosaurs defeat the hometown No. 7 UBC Thunderbirds 31-17 last Friday.

The Dinos roster also includes linebackers Blake Gau and Charlie Moore who have seven and six tackles respectively. All three played for the 2014 championship team.

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

Offensive coordinator Mark McDonald and quarterback Michael Calvert oversee an explosive Sun Devils offence that is piling up points and yardage this season.

The next game will tell us.

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A34 The Delta Optimist October 6, 2017 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

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4849 12 AVENUE, DELTA, BC

3 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,497 SQ. FT.

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OFFERED AT $599,900

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4 BEDS | 4 BATHS | 1,753 SQ. FT.

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WINDSOR WOODS!

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NEW LISTING!

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#305 -5555 13A Avenue, Tsawwassen | $359,900

THE CAMPTON at Windsor Woods 1 bedroom – quiet street – south exposure pets and rentals allowed.

4922 63A Street, Ladner | $1,077,000

Fantastic layout - 3 bedrooms - master on the main - 2 spacious bedrooms up - large kitchen and eating area with family room - private yard quiet family area

YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE!

CAREFUL IT’S LOADED!

4633 Arthur Drive, Ladner | $1,975,000

Craftsman California Bungalow – 3,000 sqft.

5 bedrooms – 3 bathrooms – 20,000 sqft. Lot significantly renovated – must see!

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#407 – 1363 56th Street Tsawwassen | $524,900

PENTHOUSE - 2 bedroom - 2 bathroom south/east exposure - secured parking, locker, gas fireplace & covered balcony long list of improvements

LARGE LOT!

4703 Wesley Drive, Tsawwassen | $1,528,000

Great investment – 7,247 sqft. lot 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms – no thru street prime family location.

IT DOESN’T GET MUCH BIGGER!

JUST ADD ONE FAMILY!

4 bedroom + den - 2.5 bathroom – spacious great room – huge home office – privately landscaped southern exposure yard – quiet cul-de-sac

TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!

4586 61 Street, Ladner | $1,029,000

Imperial Village – 2,807 sqft.

4 bdrms 3.5 bath – 14,133 sqft. lot Updated backsplit – traditional floorplan beautiful & private backyard

5304 Pleasant Way, Ladner | $1,388,000

4385 57th Street, Ladner | $969,900

2 level basement entry – legal secondary suite no-thru street – partial views of the farmland bright, sunny west exposed deck perfect first-time buyer or investor

A LOT OF LIVABILITY!

SOLD NEW PRICE A203-4811 53 Street, Ladner | $549,000

Ladner Pointe 1,186 sqft. – 2 bdrms – 2 bath Bright spacious unit - Pet friendly rentals allowed

4886 56th Street, Ladner | $1,118,000

West Ladner – 7084 sqft. lot 3 bedrooms – 3 bathrooms – well maintained many updates – desirable family area.

TREAT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY!

BRING THE KIDS!

5164 57th Street, Ladner New Listing | $1,159,000

9438 sqft. lot - West Ladner – 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms – 1 bedroom suite downstairs large dimensions and big bedrooms ideal layout – plenty of parking.

HOLD OR BUILD!

5052 Calvert Drive, Ladner | $1,148,000

Two storey – 2,385 sqft. – 4 bdrms – 3 bath 6,480 sqft. lot Accommodation for extended family exceptional landscaping & gardens

THE RIGHT CHOICE!

ALL THIS CAN BE YOURS!

NEW LISTING! #12 - 4748 54A Street, Ladner | $698,000 Rosewood Court – 1,463 sqft.

3 bdrms – 2.5 bath.

Townhouse – many updates great for retirees or young family

SOLD

SOLD

#6 – 5511 48B Ave, Ladner | $939,900

New Price – Linden Mews – 2,101 sqft.

3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms – 9’ceilings gourmet chef’s kitchen separate garage with storage space.

SOLD

#407 – 4689 52A Steet, 5053 Cedar Springs Drive, #2010 1283 Howe Street, Ladner Tsawwassen Vancouver

4631 Garry Street, Ladner | $1,998,000

Investors & Developers!

105’ frontage x 164’ deep (17,699 sqft.) lot Rancher – 2,427 sqft. steps to town centre, recreation & Parks

SOLD 848 English Bluff, Tsawwassen

SOLD

5075 6th Ave., Tsawwassen | $1,980,000 3,849 sqft. – 2 storey w/ basement 4 bdrms 4 bath 8,956 sqft. lot plus a 1 bdrm suite – 2 storey w/above ground basement

SOLD

12295 Greenland Drive, Richmond | $1,388,000

4 bedrooms – 2.5 bathrooms – child safe neighbourhood – large family room off kitchen – European built – one owner meticulous condition.

SOLD

SOLD

#1105 – 13353 108 Ave., #305 - 1375 View Crescent, 5215 Chamberlayne Ave., #84 - 15268 68th Avenue, Surrey Tsawwassen Ladner Surrey

Thank you for your continued support over the years!

SOLD 4542 46A Street, Ladner

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COMING EVENTS MERKENTRUP, Bernd-Dieter January 13, 1940 October 1, 2017 Dieter leaves behind his wife Brigitte, and his two daughters Sandra and Laura and their husbands Brian and Will as well as 5 grandchildren.

ANTIQUE SHOW

Sunday, October 15th 9am - 4:30pm

He had an amazing sense of adventure, a deep love of the ocean, and held his family so dear.

STJERNILD, Glenn May 4, 1962 - September 15, 2017

Please celebrate Dieter’s life with us at The Fisherman’s Hall, 4481 Savoy Street, Ladner on Saturday, October 14th from 1-4pm.

It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our brother Glenn. Glenn was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, he was the youngest of five. He is predeceased by both his parents, Rudy and Shirley Stjernild.

Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

Glenn worked at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn for 30 years, most of those years as a night auditor. His passions in life were fishing and hunting, and he had the utmost respect for nature. His talents also included cooking and carpentry. “Cheeks” was also the funniest guy ever with a wicked sense of humour and had an amazing taste for music.

We would like to send our sincere gratitude to Dr. Noble and staff for all the care and compassion you gave Glenn; and to the staff at the Irene Thomas Centre for making Glenn comfortable in his last hours.

TURRIFF, L. Barry It is with heavy hearts the family of Barry Turriff announces his passing on September 27, 2017.

BOLHUIS, John Raymond

June 11, 1952 - September 15, 2017 Early Sept 15th local legend “Big John” passed peacefully in his sleep at his lifelong Ladner home.

His death attributed to a heart attack, just 3 months after his 65th birthday, was entirely unexpected. He is greatly missed.

A public celebration of Life will be held at 11AM October 14th at the Christian Reformed Church, 4594 - 54A St Ladner.

More info and photos at ladner.ca/bigjohn

Barry was an optimistic, outgoing, and caring soul who loved people. He was a passionate locomotive engineer whose career spanned 54 years and included sharing his knowledge and love of the railway with students at BCIT in the Railway Conductor Program. Barry had many interests including making his piano come alive with song, cutting a rug at any opportunity, anything related to planes, trains, or automobiles, including volunteering for the Fraser Valley Heritage Society, photography, biking, hiking, tennis, and travelling the planet which fed his interest in world history.

Glenn will be dearly missed by his sister Paula, Matthew - mini cheeks; Jason (Liza) and Violet - tiny cheeks; his brothers, Jim and John (Karen and their daughter Emmalyne); his sister Linda (Joe); Linda’s daughters, Christine, Karen (Dan and their 3 daughters), and Joanne (Sean). Glenn will also be missed by his many dear friends.

A Celebration of Glenn’s Life will be held at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 3:00pm in the Ballroom. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Glenn’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society - Peritoneal Cancer.

Online condolences can be left at www.legacy.com/obituaries/deltaoptimist/

Left to keep his memory alive is his wife of 53 years, Bonnie, his daughter Wendy, son-in-law Jonathan, and his grandsons; Thatcher and Sawyer, as well as his sister-and-brother-in-law’s; Arlene, Roy, Heather, and Claude and their families and a widespread community of great friends who all brought him an immense amount of joy.

Barry requested no service, but has asked that you remember him when you hear the locomotive coming down the track and the sound of the train’s whistle.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation at Envision Credit Union to fund a memorial scholarship being created in Barry’s name for the Railway Conductor Program at BCIT; please email wturriff@hotmail.com for account details.

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