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McGill named city manager 29-year city employee succeeds new mayor as Delta’s top bureaucrat The City of Delta announced last week that Sean McGill has been named as new city manager.

The appointment comes after a competition conducted by an external search firm, according to a news release from the city.

McGill, who has worked for Delta for the last 29 years, started his civic career as a labourer before rising through the ranks.

For the last few years he has led the corporate services department and worked on many overarching issues facing the city, including the contentious Enviro-Smart composting facility file.

Mayor George Harvie, who had served as city manager for 17 years

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Sean McGill (shown with his family) was named Delta’s city manager after a competition conducted by an external search firm. before retiring earlier this year to pursue elected office, said he was pleased

that succession planning enabled Delta to hire from within.

“Sean McGill has proven over his career with the City of Delta to be an

outstanding leader,” said Harvie.

“Sean has helped the organization achieve success in several innovative projects and on diverse, complex issues.”

The city press release called McGill an outstanding leader who is a champion of employees and skillful at building relationships both inside city hall and with outside agencies and other stakeholders.

The city manager is responsible for the overall management of the operations of the City of Delta and oversees a budget of $328 million while providing leadership and guidance to the entire organization of approximately 1,500 employees.

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Yet another large-scale Delta greenhouse is going to pot — and it will be one of the biggest in Canada.

Agraflora Organics International Inc. announced its partnership with Houweling Nurseries that will see the conversion of a 2.2-million-square-foot Ladner greenhouse for cannabis production.

The 20-hectare (49acre) facility on 64th Street will be the second largest cannabis greenhouse facility in Canada among those that are currently built, Agraflora stated in a news release. Focusing on medical cannabis, the company said the Delta greenhouse is second in size only to an Ontario facility owned by Canopy Growth Corp., the world’s largest cannabis company.

According to Agraflora CEO Derek Ivany, the Delta facility will be capable of an annual production capacity of 250 million grams of high-quality cannabis, and the company has already solidified major agreements.

Agraflora became part of Canopy Growth’s CraftGrow Family in 2017.

Canopy is also involved in a separate large-scale greenhouse operation on Hornby Drive in East

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Casey Houweling has partnered with Agraflora Organics International Inc. to convert his 64th Street operation, making it the second largest marijuana greenhouse in Canada.

Delta.

Agraflora said it would be retrofitting the Houweling greenhouse in three stages, aiming to make the facility fully operational by 2021. The first stage will include the completion of 350,000 square feet of growing space and 100,000 square feet of post-production, scheduled to be completed in the second quarter of 2019.

Earlier this year, the company announced a partnership with Houweling Nurseries owner Casey Houweling to form a new venture called Propagation Services Canada Inc. to provide “flower ready” starter plants to cannabis cultivators in Canada and internationally.

“Providing flower ready cannabis plants to cultivators is a natural evolution

of the cannabis industry, following a similar path as the vegetable growing industry,” said Houweling in a news release at the time. “We strongly believe that our existing facility in Delta, B.C., and our many years of propagation experience and horticultural expertise, creates compelling value to cannabis cultivators. We are fully committed to both sectors and will expand for both as the

need arises to supply our valued customer base.”

The City of Delta is working with three other greenhouse that are converting to cannabis so they have new business licenses. Rubicon Organics is converting an existing greenhouse on 104th Street in East Delta to grow pot, while larger greenhouses Canopy and Village Farms have also made the switch.

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From CAO to the mayor’s chair George Harvie is 2018’s Newsmaker of the Year after going from bureaucrat to politician SANDOR GYARMATI

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It’s a last, important step he felt he needed to take, and he’s grateful to have been given the opportunity.

That’s how George Harvie, this year’s Optimist Newsmaker of the Year, described his decision to run for mayor of Delta, which paid off when the former long-time city manager bested five opponents in October’s civic election. Now, he has a chance to put his own stamp on Delta affairs.

In an interview in his sparse, recently renovated office at city hall, where he spent almost 16 years as the chief administrative officer following 30 years with the City of Burnaby, the long-time Tsawwassen resident was eager to talk about what he has planned for the year ahead as well as why he wasn’t ready to sail off into the sunset.

“I got elected on a Saturday, Oct. 20th and I was in the office here on the 22nd,” said Harvie.

“This is something I needed to do and if I didn’t there would have been a gap.”

Asked to describe his style, Harvie called himself “a good problem solver,” adding, “I don’t waste time talking about what happened. My focus is what can we make happen?”

Noting “it’s not my style” to wait on issues, Harvie, who recently received a congratulatory phone call from Prime Minster Justin Trudeau, has wasted little time dealing with several issues raised during what was sometimes an acrimonious election campaign.

He ended the “golden handshake” for council members and rid North Delta new home applications of the form and character rules that aren’t requirements in South Delta. Other matters he showed a willingness to move quickly on have included holding every other council meeting in North Delta and providing more money for Deltassist, which lost critical funding from the United Way this year.

“Part of our election platform is providing more assistance to community groups,” said Harvie. “I’m very fiscally conservative with the Delta tax dollar but I also recognize the

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George Harvie has long been a fixture at city hall, but now he’s occupying the mayor’s office after years as chief administrative officer. need to help those who feel very left alone right now, and I learned so much from door knocking that although we live in a beautiful community we also have a number of people that need Delta’s help.”

He plans to get moving on a new track facility for North Delta as well as

Metro Vancouver in the new year on the issue.

He said there are “a number of issues” that require federal assistance, including the feds acting on creating odour control for greenhouses producing cannabis.

Also, Delta will be looking for increased funding for the police to help the

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George Harvie is beginning to implement policies he campaigned on in the fall. building pickleball courts across the city. Harvie also wants to get going on his “Delta first” program for parks and recreation programs.

Looking at housing developments with options, including daycares, is another action item, Harvie said, noting he plans to meet with

force better raise awareness about drugs and gangs, while Harvie also plans to talk to the feds about having a rapid bus system for the Highway 99 corridor.

“They provide funding for Surrey and Vancouver projects and it’s Highway 99’s turn to have some attention from the federal

government. We’ve got the ferries and we’ve got the port,” Harvie said.

Working with the regional mayors to address the Highway 99 corridor congestion remains a high priority on what will be a busy agenda for 2019.

“We have a new Mayors’ Council with only six returning mayors and I

two centre lanes for future rapid transit.

“Without South Delta and White Rock and south of Fraser communities having an option for robust transit, all we’re going to do is move traffic up to Oak Street,” he said.

He noted despite all his years as city manager, he learned a great deal by

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George Harvie was all smiles on election night after besting five rivals for the mayor’s chair. talked to many of them.

I’m looking forward to sitting down with them and talking about the Highway 99 corridor in relation to the regional transportation network. That wasn’t done before.”

A key, he explained, will be to have a new crossing that does not take up agricultural land and has

door knocking during the election campaign, talking to many residents who gave him a greater sense of how people feel about issues and what the city needs to prioritize.

Entering the political arena wasn’t without its pitfalls, however, as Harvie was targeted by opponents with great zeal on social

media, something he admits was a downer and had him questioning his decision to enter politics.

However that doubt didn’t last long as his one-on-one meetings with residents reaffirmed he was on the right track.

“I was quite concerned about the effect what was happening on social media was having on my family. At times I asked whether I made the right choice. At the same time my wife also went with us door knocking and saw the reception we had and people were very positive.

To me, that overtook the negative aspects of social media… we kept our campaign positive.”

A proud new grandfather, Harvie added he’s pleased with the makeup of council, including having two young people on it with Dylan Kruger and Alicia Guichon, voices that have largely been missing from not only municipal councils but at the regional district level as well.

“I think the next four years are going to be great for Delta, really positive,” he said. “Our financials are very good and if can keep our industrial base growing, it will provide us with even more resources to give back to the community.”

Delta ridings roundly reject changing electoral system

More than 70 per cent of Delta South voters support status quo SANDOR GYARMATI

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Voters across the province, including those in Delta, gave a resounding thumbs down to changing B.C.’s electoral system.

According to Elections B.C., 61.3 per recent of those who returned mailin ballots in a provincewide referendum this fall supported the current first-past-the-post system, rejecting a move to proportional representation.

Voters in Delta South (70.58 per cent) and Delta North (69.71 per cent) were solidly against changing the way we elect provincial politicians.

“I was never happy with the way this referendum was set up in the first place between (B.C. Premier John) Horgan and (Green Leader Andrew) Weaver. It was just a joke with them saying they only needed 50 per cent plus one to pass and saying it didn’t matter what the voter turnout was, even if it was just 28

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Delta voters didn’t embrace proportional representation in this fall’s provincewide referendum. per cent it would be legally binding,” said Delta South Liberal MLA Ian Paton.

“A lot of the decision would have been from Metro Vancouver with rural B.C. having not much of any say in the matter.”

The referendum marked the third time in the last 13 years that B.C. voters have weighed in on

proportional representation. In 2005, British Columbians voted 57 per cent in favour of a system called Single Transferable Vote, but then premier Gordon Campbell rejected the results for not meeting a 60 per cent threshold.

A second referendum in 2009 saw voters again reject change.

“Let’s hope we don’t have to go through this for 50 years. British Columbians made it clear the current system is working well,” said Paton This year’s referendum saw 42.6 per cent of registered voters return ballots.

The early results had Delta South’s participation in the top 10.

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Windstorm wreaks havoc on Delta

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City of Delta engineering crews, Delta police officers, Delta firefighters and BC Hydro were in clean-up mode last Friday following a wicked windstorm that pounded the South Coast last Thursday afternoon.

At the height of the storm, wind gusts of 98 km/h were recorded in Tsawwassen, which was one of the hardest hit areas.

Widespread reports of downed trees and power lines flooded into the Optimist newsroom and on social media.

DPD public affairs coordinator Cris Leykauf said City of Delta crews were out all night cleaning up debris and helped to relieve officers who were stationed at road closures.

“We received numerous calls for downed trees, some even into homes, and downed power lines, but luckily no injuries reported,” Leykauf said.

Damage was also reported in Ladner with one of the hardest hit

areas around Arthur Drive.

Delta fire Chief Paul Schofield described it as a “pretty crazy day.”

“South Delta was hit the hardest. The west side of Tsawwassen really got hammered,” said Schofield. “Calls started coming in around 12:40 p.m. Within a 12-hour period we had 102 calls.

We actually called in four crews to assist us. At the highest peak, we had 12 apparatus just running around from event to event. We set up our department operations centre and then the emergency operations centre was set up at city hall.”

Schofield said the majority of the calls were for downed trees and power lines but they also responded to a person stuck in an elevator due to loss of power.

“There was no power at KinVillage, so residents needed help getting back to their rooms,” he said.

“We were in constant contact with the school district, so they didn’t send home any kids without safe supervision. They enacted all their safe shel-

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A tree toppled onto a car on 94A Avenue in North Delta, while 6th Avenue in Tsawwassen was unpassable due to another fallen tree. ter protocols until it was safe to let kids out.”

Several Delta schools were either shut down or had limited openings on Friday, the last day of scheduled classes before the Christmas break.

South Delta Secondary, South Park Elementary, Pebble Hill Traditional Elementary, Annieville Elementary and Brooke Elementary were all without power and heating, while Gray Elementary was closed due to extensive damage from the storm.

The strong winds also led to ferry cancellations with 80 sailings cancelled on 13 routes — the most cancellations by BC Ferries in one day in almost a decade.

During the storm, the

City of Delta closed all recreation facilities, but re-opened the South Delta Recreation Centre as well as the Kennedy Seniors’ Recreation Centre as reception centres Friday morning for those residents without power.

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out the day for those who needed to warm up and enjoy a hot beverage.

As of 6 p.m. Thursday, Delta crews had responded to more than 140 calls for service for downed trees and power lines and that response continued throughout the day on Friday.

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Police officers use first aid training to save man’s life

The quick action of Delta police officers, equipped with and trained in the use of tourniquets and pressure bandages, helped save a Ladner man’s life earlier this month.

Police received a 911 call around 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 14 that someone was hurt after a window had been broken at a home in the 4700-block of 45th Avenue.

“Our officers arrived on scene within six minutes to find a man lying on his front steps, bleeding profusely,” said Chief Neil Dubord. “At that point the situation was dire as the man was already grey in colour, with his breathing shallow and laboured.”

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Delta police officers received training in October on applying tourniquets. ing him.

Mear applied his tourniquet to the victim’s right arm, which stopped the bleeding, however the man’s vital signs continued to be unstable.

Another officer arrived and applied an Israeli bandage to the wound for secondary pressure and protection. Officers moved the man into the entryway of the home to keep him warm and Swallow kept talking to him while monitoring his vital signs.

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the man to hospital where he was immediately admitted for surgery. The doctor who treated the man praised the officers’ quick action and credited it for saving the man’s life.

“I’m very proud of the efforts of our officers,” said Dubord.

“We do a lot of training here because our officers need to be prepared to deal with a wide range of issues. I’m so pleased that preparation has paid off, resulting in a man’s life being saved.”

Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries

A woman in her 20s suffered life-threatening injuries in a pedestrian crash in rural Delta last Wednesday morning.

Delta police were called to the 10200-block of Hornby Drive just after 6:30 a.m.

“Two pedestrians were walking eastbound on Hornby Drive, while two

vehicles were travelling westbound,” said DPD public affairs coordinator Cris Leykauf. “Parking is permitted on the south side of the road, and there were a significant number of vehicles already parked on the road at that time.”

Leykauf said one of the vehicles pulled over to the shoulder, while the other

vehicle moved over to pass it. One of the two pedestrians was then struck.

“The driver stayed on scene, and is cooperating fully with police,” added Leykauf.

She said the speed limit is 80 km/h on that stretch of road, and that there is no indication the driver was speeding or impaired.

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don’t think there are too many among us who haven’t said something derogatory about the proliferation of political signs come election time. This fall’s civic campaign seemed to be particularly bad as all the usual haunts were absolutely loaded with plywood pleas from hopeful candidates.

That makes new Coun. Dylan Kruger’s motion, which asks staff to review sign regulations in other jurisdictions and come back with options, an interesting proposition as it could potentially spare us from (or at least minimize) the visual onslaught that comes with election campaigns.

Kruger’s motion could be considered disingenuous on a couple of fronts, given his slate, Achieving for Delta, was one of the biggest offenders when it came to sign excess. What’s more, reduced signage would make it difficult for newcomers (read challengers) to get their names out there, which would give incumbents an even greater advantage than they already enjoy.

But let’s take the motion at face value, that its intent is solely to devise a policy that would ensure the landscape doesn’t turn into one giant used car lot come election time, which I think most can agree is a laudable goal.

If we’re going to devise new regulations, my preference would be to only allow signs on private property. That seemed to be the case back in the day when a sign wasn’t just an advertisement, it was an endorsement from the owner of the property on which it sprouted. We’ve strayed from that premise to the point where the vast majority of signs are now on public property, which ostensibly tells us nothing other than the size of a candidate’s war chest.

If that’s considered too restrictive, then surely there have to be greater limits on where signs can be placed and the number of signs within any one area.

I’ve long found the issue a rather curious one given signs really don’t add a whole lot to public discourse during an election campaign. I guess a bunch of signs shows strength or popularity, which sends a generally positive message to voters, and I imagine if your opponent is dotting the landscape you want to keep up. But I hope not too many people vote for a candidate simply because they see their name over and over again at the side of the road.

Today’s Christmas lights just aren’t what they used to be

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hope everyone had a warm and peaceful Christmas with family and friends.

This is the time of year my wife Christina scans the Optimist and then goes to all the fundraisers and craft fairs. She always comes home with exceptional and unusual finds that raise the level of Christmas joy in our home.

This year she found both quality and good prices at Ladner United Church for active wear and returned from St. David’s in Tsawwassen with a whole room full of brand new boots. If you have never been, it’s worth a walk through just to enjoy the baking, a coffee and a visit with the great community we live in.

We also went to the carol ships in Ladner and a dinner cruise in Vancouver. Those are two activities that can’t be done in much of Canada at this time of year.

While I’m thinking about Christmas, I recalled that when we bought our first house north of Toronto in the early 1970s we decorated the entire outside with red Noma Christmas lights. All the evestroughs and bushes were covered with these red lights. We did that for almost 20 years. Of course, bulbs got broken or burnt out and had to be replaced, but these lights saw us through all those Christmas seasons.

I still have Noma lights but they aren’t made in the U.S. or

Community Comment GREG HOOVER

Canada and they are nothing but problems. What’s more, I now can’t find new bulbs for these light strings. A trip through the Christmas lights section at a store shows there is a plethora of different types of lights and light bulbs but not the ones I need.

I just find all of these changes and light types to be frustrating and I know none of them will work as well as our original family house lights did almost 50 years ago.

On another topic, back in the November the Optimist ran a story about Bev Day and her challenges in court with the board of OWL. Several years ago when I was in the Tsawwassen Rotary Club we learned that a large snowfall had collapsed many bird pens and was affecting OWL’s ability to look after the injured birds. One weekend over 20 Rotarians showed

up with tools and managed to fix most of the damage.

While we were there we saw OWL from a different perspective. Day got the wood we used to repair the cages, she was there all weekend co-coordinating the volunteers and showing the public all the birds on display.

Now I have learned that after providing this service to the Lower Mainland for almost 40 years, the OWL board has taken her to court but lost its case.

I don’t know the details of the lawsuit and I don’t really care because the judge ruled in favour of Day. People who give this much to their community for such a length of time should not be treated like this.

OWL’s board has decided to appeal the ruling forcing Day, who now lives in a trailer and spends her time looking after her husband, to pay for more legal bills to defend herself.

I can’t think of a better person for the subject of a Go Fund Me page. In the spirit of the season, could someone set this up and announce it in the Optimist.

This lady has given so much to South Delta. It’s time South Delta gave back to her.

Best wishes for 2019.

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

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Letters

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BLACK Residential property shouldn’t FRIDAY Get a become your ‘retirement plan’

Editor: Re: Cashing in and moving out, Dec. 13 Forty-five years back the now-folded White Rock Sun ran a series of six instalments entitled, prosaically, “The Housing Crisis.” The series won the B.C. Press Council’s silver medal for feature reporting.

The primary theme of the series I authored was that “The System” is rigged, wrongly. Why, I queried a realtor friend, would the shabby saltbox on a 30-foot-wide view property above the Moby Dick Fish & Chips restaurant in east White Rock that I owned be permitted to be listed a year after I bought it at 120 per cent of its original $33,000 purchase value a mere year earlier ? [Inflation was three per cent or so at the time.] “We’ll abuse the system while we can!” was the answer the realtor gave me. But realtor “profiteer-

ing” is just a nuance.

Scroll forward. How, I asked at the time, did the house I now own in Tsawwassen skyrocket from an $800,000 assessed value in 2015 over 50 per cent to something like $1.2 million a year later? Easy.

Why should a residential property become one’s “retirement plan” to begin with? Wrong-minded social policy is the reason, pure and simple.

Canada needs to do the following, phased-in to reduce impact: (1) Tax any “profiteering” from residential real estate above an-admittedly-arbitrary 15 per cent a year at 100 per cent as an add-on to the taxpayer’s existing personal income marginal tax rate. (2) Restrict purchase of any land or building in land zoned residential anywhere in Canada (single family; duplex; condo; apartment) to the three following of categories only: citi-

zens; landed immigrants; approved migrants. (3) Encourage construction of rate-controlled rental units by tax incentives to builders and investor stakeholders limited, same as above, to citizens, landed immigrants and approved migrants. (4) Telegraph the message to off-shore investors that Canada is “open for business” for industry and commerce, but not for residential property speculation and flipping. (5) Make personal finance management a two-year mandatory Dogwood Certificate graduation requirement: the stuff of wages; marginal tax rates; debt servicing ratios; bankruptcy consequences; capital gains; retirement planning (RSPs, TFSAs, etc.).

Until we move in these directions, the market chaos and dire personal consequences will continue unabated.

Wm Baird Blackstone

NDP keeps commuters waiting at tunnel

Editor: What did you expect from the NDP (No Damn Progress) on the George Massey Tunnel? The result of all the deliberations by the NDP is more study.

Best case scenario now is a business case by 2020, then tenders, negotiations, etc. Maybe a decision by 2022 when the 10-lane bridge would have been completed and we would be driving on it.

The plan, according to the consultant, is a six- to eight-lane bridge would be good through 2045. Do we only plan capacity for 25 years? Shortsighted?

Oh, and the government will be providing short-term relief to the congestion in the interim.

The improvements to the tunnel are welcome and needed. However, the problem is the number of vehicles going through the tunnel. You have to increase capacity or reduce demand.

Or maybe turn the two lanes into three lanes in each direction (ICBC would love that).

Or maybe all four lanes in one direction only at certain times. Great if you want to go the other way.

Alternatively maybe a

ferry from Vancouver or Richmond to Ladner. Oh, I think somebody did that in the past.

Maybe the other mayors will help fund a canoe service since the bridge is not in their best interests.

Does anyone really believe that waiting another five to seven years to complete this project will actually save money? Best case scenario: wait a few years and put the Liberals back into power since the NDP seems to have trouble making good decisions (remember the high speed ferries).

John Godfreyson

No debating tunnel backup needs fixing now

Editor: In the time of alternative facts, here is an absolute fact: The George Massey Tunnel backup needs fixing — last year. Thousands of vehicles are spewing emissions and wasting time every day. The Liberals commissioned

studies for years and came up with a solution — a bridge.

The present government decided for political reasons that the previous studies were no good, so one year and $1 million later, their own studies show (guess what?) we

need a bridge.

They said the Liberals’ bridge was too big. We have at present three lanes through the tunnel at rush hour and it is obviously not enough. So how big does the bridge need to be?

Preston Baggott

Angel provides welcomed news just in time

Editor: Last week I left my cane on a Safeway buggy when I left the store. I discovered this upon arriving home, so I returned to Safeway but it had not been turned in.

A lady in the store called Shan came to my aid as I

had become stressed out and the angel that she is, she bought me a cinnamon latte. I told her that I would have to go over to London Drugs and buy a new cane.

A miracle happened while in London Drugs shopping for a new cane

as my angel Shan came running down the aisle to tell me that I would not have to buy a new one as a gentlemen had turned my cane in.

Thank God there are people like Shan in the world who care.

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Former Delta city councillor Sylvia Bishop has been appointed as the new chair of the B.C. Assessment board of directors.

“I am pleased to welcome our new chair,” said Jason Grant, president and chief executive officer of B.C. Assessment in a news release this month.

“Ms. Bishop brings valuable experience and I look forward to her getting to know all of the great people at B.C. Assessment and

Assessment Act the value we for over two milbring to our lion properties communiacross the provties.” ince.

Governed Bishop served by a board two terms as a of directors Delta councillor appointed by before running the provinfor mayor in this cial govern- Sylvia Bishop year’s civic elecment, B.C. tion, where she finished Assessment is a Crown third. corporation that collects, “Win or lose, this is my monitors and analyzes home and I care deeply data throughout the year about it,” she said during and provides property the campaign. assessment as per the

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The assessment authority said there are signs of moderation as the real estate market softens in some areas of the province.

“It’s a real mix in property value changes, but the market can best be summed up as showing signs of stability across most areas of the prov-

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“Changes in property assessments really depend on where you live. For example, assessed values for detached single-family homes in many areas of Metro Vancouver may see a softening in value, while other markets and areas of the province will see modest increases over last year’s values.”

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Chief looks back at a busy year for police Dubord proud of drop in crime severity index IAN JACQUES

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It was a busy year for the Delta Police Department.

Chief Neil Dubord along with public affairs coordinator Cris Leykauf sat down with the Optimist last week to go over the year that was.

One of the highlights in 2018 for Dubord was a decrease in Delta’s crime severity index, a measurement that reflects the relative seriousness of offences.

“To be significantly below the Lower Mainland average and significantly below the national average is a compliment to this community,” Dubord said.

Operational highlights The department dealt with a number of highprofile cases in 2018, several of which are now before the courts or will be before the courts in 2019.

Operation Green Plant resulted in charges against Red Scorpion gang members, while a North Delta home invasion, which happened following an online meeting, led to charges against two youths.

A man was charged with second degree manslaughter in connection to the death of Russ Armfelt outside a Tsawwassen pub two years ago. Franco Douglas Sarra will be in court March 5 for the start of a preliminary hearing.

“Certainly there are people in the community that would have liked to have seen a different outcome in this investigation,” said Dubord. “It was a complex investigation and one that was difficult because it was a fight outside of a bar, so it begins with speaking with witnesses who may or not be intoxicated, and with us looking at surveillance video. As police officers we have to follow the evidence. We had enough evidence to bring one person to a preliminary inquiry.”

Service delivery The DPD rolled out a number of programs and initiatives in 2018 designed to enhance interactions with the community.

In February, the Ladner Community Police Station moved into its new location in the former city hall building in Ladner Village, while in North Delta, a

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Chief Neil Dubord addresses the crowd at the new home of the Ladner Community Police Station. new CoPS office opened its doors.

The Garage 529 initiative launched in Delta, which allows residents to register their bike to track bike thefts.

A new bike unit at the Tsawwassen First Nation has also provided some positive results.

Changes impacting operations Fentanyl and its impacts are continuing to be felt around the country.

“It’s not going away anytime soon,” said Dubord.

“It’s now becoming even more of a topic in our schools. Our school liaison officers have spoken to 1,000 different Grade 8 students in relation to fentanyl. From the research that is the right grade level to hit. I think we will continue to see the drugs grow on our streets. We now have all our officers equipped with Naloxone for us to provide immediate intervention. We also want to continue to work with our health providers, hospital etc. and continue our outreach in the schools.”

Cannabis legalization was also a major focus for the department in 2018 training officers on the signs of impairment and figuring out what the impacts on policing will be.

“The preparation was significant on this new legislation,” he said. “Overall, operationally, other than impaired driving, we’ve seen low impacts to any changes in our service calls and the demands of our officers on our streets.

The driving stuff, we are seeing huge because we have officers trained now to recognize impairment.”

Traffic Traffic-related issues continued to be a focus for the department.

This year the traffic division launched its own Twitter account to provide advanced notice of enforcement — a first in B.C. Another first for the department was the e-ticketing system with Delta used to pilot the project.

“I truly believe that police officers shouldn’t be going to a duck pond and hiding behind a sign and catching people. Our job is to make the roads safe and if we can do that through information campaigns where we can engage with the public in a much more positive way, then I’m all for that,” Dubord said.

Connecting with the community Dubord said the department takes pride in its community involvement.

Some of the events and initiatives in 2018 included: an event at Boston Pizza to benefit Special Olympics, Halloween candy giveaway, youth soccer camp, inaugural girls’ leadership forum, three-on-three basketball tournament, student police academy, increased emphasis on social media and the no call, too small mandate.

“It’s critical that we establish that relationship,” said Dubord. “We’re like every other agency — we’re not perfect, we will make mistakes — but the big thing is that we own up to those mistakes and we say we will do better.

Those relationships we build allows us to have that trust and credibility and believe we provide a valuable service.”

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Community

List of events in support of Delta Hospital is long one

The Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation once again received amazing community support in 2018.

The foundation sincerely thanks the organizers of the following community events that donated their charitable proceeds to Delta Hospital: (in alphabetical order) Buggy Babies Fitness & Yoga Summer Yoga at the Beach, Chesapeake Landing Golf Tournament, Delta Studio

Stomp, Double R Rentals Customer Appreciation Day BBQ, Emma Lea Farms Spring Market and BC Day, The Studio End of Summer Charity Workout at Schoolhouse Farm, Guichon Grandchildren’s Corn & Potato Sale, Ladner Zephyrs Christmas Charity Classic, LBA Quilt Walk & Car Show, Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser in memory of Douglas Bruce McGarvie, Primerose Hotrod & Classic Car Show, Riverside Dental

Halloween Cash for Candy, Run for Delta, Scotiabank Charity Challenge, Shoppers Drug Mart Tree of Life Campaign, Tsawwassen Mills Car Show sponsored by Milestones, Tsawwassen Springs Trade-it-Up Event, Willow Cottage Farms Vintage Sale.

“Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation is fortunate that so many individuals, organizations and busi-

nesses dedicate their time and resources towards hosting an event in support of Delta Hospital,” says executive director Lisa Hoglund. “Through their fundraising efforts, they have helped enable access to the best healthcare right here in Delta and we are so grateful for their support.”

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The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society will once again see a grant from the City of Delta.

At the Dec. 17 Delta council meeting, Mayor George Harvie asked for a council endorsement after Delta received a letter from vice president George Garrett asking for the city to once again offer its support with a grant of $5,000.

“Delta council was the very first municipal council to support our society when we began serving cancer patients with free transportation in February, 2016,” stated Garrett in his letter. “That support was crucial in the early days, but is no less

important as we continue this essential service.”

The society now has 170 volunteer drivers, several from Delta.

According to Garrett, they are doing around 15 round trips per week from South Delta and about 10 round trips per week from North Delta.

“The situation changes week to week,” he added.

“Two patients in South Delta are currently taking radiation treatment, which requires daily trips for six weeks. Delta council’s support means so much to the cancer patients and their families in Delta.”

The society was established in 2015 following the unexpected cancellation of a similar program offered by the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Community 56th Street and 6th Avenue in Tsawwassen. The free presentation will focus primarily on the birds and animals they encountered on a trip last January.

Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Celebrate a Life of someone important to you this holiday season. Drop by the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner, until Dec. 31, weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., to write a message on a special tribute butterfly card that can be displayed on the centre’s tribute tree or mantel.

Delta Falcons spring field hockey early bird registrations savings on now until Dec. 31. U10 and under (boys and girls) U11-18 (girls).

Season runs April to June.

Sign up with a friend for fun, fitness and one of the most affordable sports offered in Delta. Info and contacts at www.falcons.ca.

Delta Nature presents Galapagos Islands and the Peruvian Amazon with naturalists Paul and Carol Rennie on Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church, corner of

The Canadian Federation of University Women South Delta meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Benediction Lutheran Church, 5575-6th Ave., Tsawwassen, at 7:15 p.m.

With monthly guest speakers and interest groups, the club is dedicated to the promotion of education and improvement of the status of women. New members are always welcome. Call Cheryl 604-943-4634 or Paula 778-434-2227.

The Knitting Sisters, who knit and crochet for charities, meet as a drop-in from 10 a.m. to noon on the first and third Saturdays of the month at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner.

New members are needed and welcomed. Donations of yarn and/or finished articles are also welcomed. For more information call Brenda 604868-6915 or e-mail brenda. ruby@icloud.com.

Delta Hospice Society offers a Drop-In Relaxation

Circle, led by a music therapist, for those living with cancer or serious illness, as well as their family members and friends, every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Program is complimentary.

The Canadian Lifeboat Institution is interviewing potential volunteers to serve as crew or support personnel for its Delta Lifeboat.

Professional training is given in seamanship, navigation, medical, and search and rescue techniques. Contact

Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 8 to March 12. Cha-cha program runs Tuesdays, 7:45 to 8:45 p.m., Jan. 8 to March 12. Cost is $50 for 10 sessions. Register at McKee.

John at 604-760-5218 for more information.

SENIORS New Year’s Eve gala dinner/dance with Scott Robertson’s Swing Patrol will be held at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. Tickets are $55 for members, $60 for nonmembers.

Ballroom Dance with David at the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner. Waltz program runs

Preparedness for Seniors workshop presented by Delta Fire & Emergency Services. The free workshop is being held on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. Registration is required as space is limited. Register at the centre or call 604-946-1411.

Chris Jones & the Night Drivers will perform a concert at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner on Sunday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m.

Early bird price is $20 until Jan. 11; tickets are $25 after Jan. 11.

The Coming Events column is published every Thursday as a community service. If you have a non-profit event, e-mail (events@delta-optimist.com), mail or drop off the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations. No phone calls, please.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY DISPOSITION

(Pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter) TAKE NOTICE THAT City of Delta intends to dispose of the following rights-ofway interests in favour of public utilities pursuant to Section 218 of the Land Title Act: City of Delta will remain the registered owner of the subject property but will grant an interest for the installation and maintenance of certain public utility works in favour of each of Persona Communications Inc., Shaw Cablesystems Limited, British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority and Telus Communications Inc. over that 576.8 sq.m portion of the lands with civic address 6520 3 Avenue, Delta, British Columbia and legally described as: Parcel Identifier: 029-947-863 Lot N District Lot 30 Group 2 New Westminster District Plan EPP60131

Living Matters

BARBARA GUNN

If this day is true to traditional form, the fridge will be heaving.

I will open the door looking for something — a glass of milk, say — and be confronted by eight casserole dishes, six foilcovered serving plates and 42 containers of gherkins, pickles, sauces, jellies and spreadable cheese.

The turkey will be in there, somewhere, buried beneath half a dozen bags of leftover salad, stuffing and veggies.

I’ll likely give up on the

A copy of Plan EPP84453 showing the location of the 576.8 sq.m area accompanies this Notice.

The consideration to be received by City of Delta for the disposition of each of these rights-of-way interests in the above property is $1.00.

THIS NOTICE IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC NOTIFICATION ONLY. IT IS NOT AN OFFER TO DISPOSE OF THE DELTA PROPERTY TO ANY OTHER PARTY. Copies of the relevant documents and plan may be inspected at the City Hall at 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, British Columbia. Inquiries may be directed to Mr. Colin Boston, Development Technologist, at 604 946 3263 or cboston@delta.ca or to Samien Safaei, Lands Solicitor, at 604 952 3042 or ssafaei@delta.ca.

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It starts a few days prior to Christmas.

I will go to the grocery store, armed with a list of the basics. But the shop will take on a life of its own.

Oh, I’ll say, ogling a display at the end of the aisle. That antipasto looks delicious. I should really get a jar or two. That herbed cheese? I’ll toss two or three packages in the cart, along with a tin of mixed nuts, three containers of pate and two dozen cans of club soda.

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The next day, having realized I forgot something — the cranberries, say — I will return to the store.

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Green bean casserole?

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Looking back at biggest stories of 2018 March

A driver heading the wrong way on Highway 99 caused a serious three-vehicle collision just south of the George Massey Tunnel. After exiting the tunnel, the driver of a Volkswagen Golf crashed through barriers and began heading southbound in the northbound lanes at a high rate of speed. After narrowly missing several vehicles, the Golf crashed head-on into a Toyota Rav 4. The driver of the Golf, a 26-yearold man from Vancouver, later died in hospital.

January

Tsawwassen mourned the loss of a promising baseball player when Kyle Losse, a Grade 8 student at South Delta Secondary, was taken off life support at BC Children’s Hospital. The 14-year-old had collapsed at the family’s home two days earlier. Hundreds turned out for a celebration of life at Winskill Park. A coroner later determined the teen died of a massive stroke caused by abnormal blood flow in his brain.

April

A Tsawwassen couple was all smiles after matching all six numbers in a Lotto 6/49 draw. Christina Sevenoaks and her husband Tim came forward to claim a $7 million prize after buying the lucky quick pick ticket from Thrifty Foods in Tsawwassen. “It was total disbelief. I couldn’t believe it,” said Christina.

“I lost all feeling in my legs.” The couple, which has lived in South Delta for 12 years, planned to buy a house, a new truck and a dog for their son. They also planned to enjoy some world travels.

May

It was an overflow crowd at the Ladner Community Centre for a two-night public hearing on Gateway’s casino complex proposed for the Delta Town & Country Inn site. Those in favour talked about the revenue the city would receive, while those opposed raised such concerns as crime, money laundering, gaming addiction and the loss of the Town & Country tennis bubble. The majority of council subsequently voted in favour of the project. Gateway plans to open the facility in mid-2020.

June

Delta council backed down on proposed filming bans in a pair of popular Ladner locations.

Civic staff had earlier recommended a number of changes in the way filming is carried out in Ladner Village and the North 40 Park Reserve following complaints.

Those recommendations included a three-week cooling off period to limit the number of production. Council told staff to survey business owners and come back with a different set of less stringent regulations for both sites, which were eventually approved.

February After a lot of fundraising and planning, the Reach Child and Youth Development Society celebrated the grand opening of its new centre, the Lois E. Jackson Kinsmen Centre for Children, on 47th Avenue in Ladner. Reach serves children with developmental disabilities and their families. The new centre is not only twice the size of Reach’s old space, but it’s also in a much more visible location. On the same day, not far away in Ladner Village, there was a celebration to mark the Ladner Community Police Station moving into the historic former municipal hall building on Delta Street.

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Over five years in the making, the Ladner Rotary Splash Park received an enthusiastic thumbs up from youngsters when it opened in Memorial Park.

A partnership with the City of Delta, the splash park replaces an older version and features all new play equipment on a no-slip rubberized surface. It also pays tribute to Delta’s farming industry with a series of 10 storyboards.

Will Delta become the pot growing capital of Canada?

It was starting to look that way as several greenhouses converted their operations to grow marijuana in advance of the federal government’s legalization of recreational pot in October. The city introduced zoning changes to prohibit cannabis retail zones and also amended regulations to restrict smoking cannabis in public.

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Green for Life, which operates the contentious Enviro-Smart composting facility in East Ladner, was issued an air quality permit by Metro Vancouver that stipulates the operation must be fully enclosed by March 1, 2020. Delta council later issued a building permit but many neighbours continue to oppose the facility that has caused a stench in the area.

This year’s heated civic election saw big changes on Delta council and the Delta school board. Former city manager George Harvie won the vacant mayor’s seat, while his Achieving For Delta slate claimed four council seats, including one for former mayor Lois Jackson. Harvie’s slate also gained a presence on the school board by electing three newcomers.

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Considered the heart of the community for local fishing families, Ladner Fishermen’s Hall celebrated its 75th anniversary. The quaint heritage building on Savoy Street in Port Guichon has been a hub for generations, hosting everything from meetings and dances to wedding receptions and even boxing matches. Ladner Fishermen’s Co-operative Association held a celebration to mark the occasion.

The province confirmed the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project initiated by the previous Liberal government is dead in a long-awaited announcement

by Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire Trevena and consultant Stan Cowdell. Options put forward by Cowdell included a smaller bridge, another tunnel as well as keeping the current crossing as part of the solution.

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Looking back, looking ahead, in the here and now — our existence in time creates the narrative of our lives.

Looking back on the year soon to end, in the spirit of looking ahead, I wish you a happy, blessed and tranquil new year of 2019.

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“And now we welcome the new year, full of things that have never been.” — Rainer Maria Rilke As we get older, it seems, we reminisce more.

The older we get, the more there is about which to reminisce. Even with older persons who have moderate dementia, memories from the past continue.

When I was spiritual care chaplain in care homes, much of my one-to-one work included listening to residents share their memories. This was a privilege.

At the same time, to be human, even up to our last breath, is to look ahead

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Around Town Zephyrs host charity classic

Come out on Saturday, Dec. 29 for the Ladner Zephyrs’ sixth annual Christmas Charity Classic. Game time is 12:30 p.m. at the Ladner Leisure Centre. Since they first dropped the puck in 2013, this community minded team has raised more than $13,000 for Delta Hospital. To donate: https://dhchfoundation.ca/build-apage/385.

Rinks become wonderlands

The City of Delta has turned the South Delta Recreation Centre and the North Delta Recreation Centre into a Winter Wonderland.

Seasonal decorations have transformed the ice rinks into ponds for public skating sessions.

Skating will be offered at various times daily until Jan. 4. Regular admission rates apply.

Tree chipping next weekend Christmas tree chipping events hosted by local Lions clubs will take place on Saturday, Jan. 5 and Sunday, Jan. 6 at Memorial Park in Ladner from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at the South Delta Recreation Centre in Tsawwassen from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The service is provided by donation, with all proceeds going back to causes within the community.

Let Red Nose get you home

Operation Red Nose has you covered if you end up partying a bit too much while ringing in 2019. The safe driving service, once again operated locally

by Delta Gymnastics, will cap off another successful holiday season on New Year’s Eve. Operation Red Nose sends out a team to get partiers and their vehicles home safely. Call 604-943-0460 to request a ride.

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Actor welcomed into Marwen Tsawwassen’s Eric Keenleyside plays bar owner Larry in Steve Carell movie IAN JACQUES

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Eric Keenleyside admits he was a bit star struck the first time he arrived on a Vancouver set with Steve Carell.

“The first time I was introduced to him, I was a bit choked up,” says the Tsawwassen actor.

“I’ve met a lot of famous people and worked with a lot of famous people, but that still happens to me because there is that image that you get from them and their career, but he’s just a regular guy.”

Keenleyside stars alongside Carell in Welcome to Marwen, the highly-anticipated Universal Pictures film that opened in theatres Dec. 21.

Co-written and directed

by Robert Zemeckis, the film also stars Leslie Mann, Janelle Monáe and Eiza González.

The film tells the true story of Mark Hogancamp (Carell), the victim of a violent assault that leaves him with little to no memory of his previous adult life. In a desperate attempt to regain his memories, Hogancamp constructs a miniature Second World War village, called Marwen, in his yard.

“It was a great experience for me,” says Keenleyside. “They had me speak some of the lines in Flemish because part of the story takes part in this fantasy world that Steve’s character creates. The idea that it is based on a true story is fascinating as well.

It follows the same story, but it, of course, goes a lot deeper.”

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The well-known TV and film actor has 176 productions to his credit, including The X-Files, Stargate SG-1 and Smallville.

“Steve’s character gets beat up outside a bar and Larry, my character, is the guy that owns that bar, so I’m the bar owner and his friend in this small town,” says Keenleyside. “After his recovery, he comes and works for me at the bar.

Then I have another part in his world that he creates. That world is peopled with people in his real life.

He uses Barbie dolls and G.I. Joes and things like that. I end up being one of those characters.

“There was an action figure that was done up to look like me. It was great.

I went to Los Angeles and they took thousands of digital photographs of me.

I’ve never done motion capture before, so it is a really technically groundbreaking thing.”

Keenleyside says he feels privileged to have been a part of the film.

“I’m used to working with actors who are really at the top of their game.

Steve was absolutely great and all the women were fantastic to work with too, but what really blew me away was Robert Zemeckis.

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astounding. For starters, he is such a smart guy, but extraordinarily approachable. He really ran a set that was full of life, humour and dedication to the story that we we’re all trying to tell. That’s really quite remarkable. Often times directors can be a bit narrow focused and isolated from people, but he’s not.”

Brave souls will take plunge in New Year’s Day tradition

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Hearty souls can ring in 2019 with a dip in the chilly waters of Boundary Bay. The City of Delta will play host to the 39th annual Polar Bear Swim on Jan. 1 at Centennial Beach in Boundary Bay Regional Park.

A New Year’s Day tradition for both young and old, the swim usually attracts in excess of 300

participants. And even if you aren’t brave enough to take the plunge, it’s always fun to come out and watch the festivities.

In addition to the swim, which is limited to a quick in-and-out dip, the event will include prizes, activities and entertainment for the whole family.

Registration starts at noon, with the swim getting underway at 1 p.m.

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Technology is no longer just for teenagers or active workers. Seniors are increasingly embracing technology and becoming a fast-growing demographic for tech usage.

Technology is the future, and digital communication has opened many doors for people around the world. Although younger generations have grown up with technology at their fingers, Baby Boomers and older adults did not.

In spite of that, studies show that growing numbers of seniors are open to the idea of technology and even seeking ways to further their use and knowledge.

According to a 2014 study by Pew Research Center, 59 per cent of seniors regularly use the internet — a six per cent increase from the previous study conducted in 2012. Today, 67 per cent of adults age 65 and older say they go online.

Pew also says that four in 10 seniors now own smartphones.

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Seniors use technology in many different ways.

Some use mobile apps to manage medications and doctor’s appointments and monitor their fitness regimens.

Some families employ 24/7 alert systems or smarthome technology to keep seniors comfortable and safe at home for

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This represents a great way for families to stay informed and provide assistance even if they are not nearby.

SilverSurfers, a seniorbased information website, says other tech that seniors are embracing includes online dating; audio and digital books; online shopping, which is especially valuable to seniors who have mobility issues; and social media, which can keep seniors connected to others and feeling less lonely.

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2. Install lever-style fixtures. Round knobs in the bathroom can be difficult to grasp, especially for the elderly or those with arthritis. Lever-style fixtures are easier to maneuver and can help alleviate scalding from not being able to adequately adjust the water temperature.

3. Utilize transfer benches and shower seats.

A transfer bench can help reduce injuries that occur when trying to climb over a tub wall. Benches are placed outside of the tub and a person sits and then swings his legs over the ledge. Transfer benches also can be used in con-

junction with shower seats. This is a chair or bench that allows people to sit while they shower.

4. Discard old medications. Clean out the medicine cabinet of old or expired medications, including both prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This reduces the likelihood of medication confusion, and does not put potentially harmful pills and syrups into the hands of children.

5. Install grab bars.

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Many injuries to seniors occur when they are attempting to sit or get up from the toilet. Grab bars or an elevated toilet seat can help.

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December 27, 2018 The Delta Optimist A25

Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD

PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Overall Standings W L T OTL Pts North Van 26 6 0 0 52 Delta 20 6 2 3 45 Richmond 20 7 2 1 43 Grandview 19 12 0 0 38 Abbotsford 18 9 1 1 38 R. Meadows 16 11 0 3 35 Aldergrove 17 16 1 0 35 Langley 16 15 0 1 33 Port Moody 12 19 0 0 24 White Rock 11 17 0 2 24 Mission City 8 21 0 3 19 Surrey 1 30 0 1 3 Scores Port Moody 4 Delta 4

Delta 3 (OT) Aldergove 2

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Boys FV SouthWest AAAA GP W L Pts Seaquam 3 3 0 6 Semiahmoo 2 2 0 4 South Delta 3 2 1 4 Panorama Ridge 4 2 2 4 Princess Marg.

2 1 1 2 Sullivan Heights 2 1 1 2 Tamanawis 0 0 0 0 Earl Marriott 2 0 2 0 Girls FV Tier Two Tamanawis Delta Seaquam Princess Marg Elgin Park South Delta Earl Marriott

3 1 1 2 0 1 2

2 1 1 1 0 0 0

1 0 0 1 0 1 2

4 2 2 2 2 0 0

LOCAL TIDES

Pacific Standard Time.

Height in feet SATURDAY, DEC. 29 3:56 am 5.9 11:10 am 15.1 6:15 pm 6.9 10:30 pm 2.0 SUNDAY, DEC. 30 4:56 am 7.5 11:50 am 14.8 7:08 pm 5.9 MONDAY, DEC.31 1:36 am 11.2 6:07 am 9.2 12:29 pm 14.4 7:55 pm 4.6 TUESDAY, JAN. 1 3:03 am 12.1 7:28 am 10.2 1:08 pm 13.8 8:39 pm 3.9 These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.

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Curlers head to junior provincials Tunnel Town will be well-represented at championships being held in Vernon MARK BOOTH

m b o o t h @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

Four up-and-coming talents with the Tunnel Town Curling Club are in Vernon this week for the B.C. Junior Championships.

Meredith Cole and Keira McCoy, along with Sam Husdon and Connor Deane, qualified with their respective teams to battle B.C.’s best U21 talent starting today.

The B.C. Juniors features eight rinks competing in the men’s and women’s divisions with spots at next month’s Canadian Championships in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on the line.

All four have plenty of junior eligibility remaining, in fact, Cole and McCoy will be two of the youngest players in Vernon — in Grades 10 and 9 respectively at South Delta Secondary.

They were each introduced to the sport at an early age, through the encouragement of their parents, and regularly attended Wednesday junior sessions at the club.

It wasn’t until recently their games had improved to the point where they were ready to compete outside of Tunnel Town. That’s when they teamed with Jensen and Chelsea Taylor from the Royal City Curling Club.

The newly-formed rink made an instant impression by winning Division Two of the Optimist League and also finished second at last year’s U18 provincials.

They began this season on the province-wide junior tour then headed to Coastal qualifying, hoping for nothing more than to benefit from the opportunity of facing older opponents.

Team Taylor dropped its opening game then proceeded to win its next three to capture the “B” Event and the final provincial berth.

“We were just expecting to go out, have fun and learn from it,” smiled McCoy, who plays second on Team Taylor. “The teams were a lot older than us so we wanted to enjoy the experience and learn from their strategy too.”

Now they are already among the best in B.C. and could be heading back to the showcase event for at least the next five years.

“We know it’s going to be another really good experience for us,” added Cole, who throws third stones. “I’m excited but I know I

Team Umbach includes Tunnel Town Juniors and DSS students Connor Deane and Sam Husdon (second and third from the left).

Team Taylor features Tunnel Town Juniors and SDSS students Meredith Cole and Keira McCoy (second and third from the left). will be nervous too, just knowing how good the teams will be.”

It was a cancelled ski trip that introduced Husdon and Deane to curling and the lifelong friends haven’t looked back since.

When their elementary school’s annual Grade 7 ski sessions were scraped, the back-up plan was curling lessons at Tunnel Town.

Both boys became immediately intrigued with the sport and five students from that class would eventually sign-up with the Tunnel Town junior program.

Six years later, four of them are in Grade 12 at Delta Secondary and will be looking to earn a trip to the high school championships in February. They have finished

runner-up to a team from Elgin Park the last three years.

They have also been regulars in Tunnel Town’s Tuesday Night Men’s League. Deane then joined a junior team out of Richmond before it split at the end of last season.

He was encouraged to reach out to Langley’s Nick Umbach and also convinced Husdon to come onboard too.

Royal City’s Brenin Moore completes the new team that instantly clicked in training sessions and is also playing in a weekly league out of Langley.

Team Umbach features Nick at skip, Husdon at third, Deane at second and Moore as the lead.

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They also earned their spot in Vernon by winning the “B” Event at the Coastal Playdowns.

“We initially did the tour and it was a rough start. I think we were second to last in the first bonspiel.

We used the experience to practice as hard as we could and slowly improved,” said Husdon.

The Tunnel Town pair also got a taste of men’s elite competition by joining a Peace Arch rink for last weekend’s Coastal Playdowns on their home ice. It will only benefit their games in Vernon.

“At the start of the year our goal was to medal (at provincials),” added Deane. “It’s definitely achievable but we are talking about only the top teams in B.C.”

A26 The Delta Optimist December 27, 2018

Sports

Pee Wee Storm trimmed by 1st place PoCo PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

South Delta A3 Storm gave first place Port Coquitlam all it could handle, dropping a 5-4 decision in Pacific Coast Amateur Flight #9 play at the Ladner Leisure Centre on Dec. 16. The Storm head into the holiday break with a 6-7-1 record.

Close call for Tanaka at playdowns

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

Tunnel Town Curling Club product Cody Tanaka in action during the Coastal Playdowns in Tsawwassen.

It proved to be a weekend of close calls back on home ice for Cody Tanaka at the Lower Mainland Men’s Curling Playdowns, hosted by the Tunnel Town Curling Club.

The former Tunnel Town junior standout and South Delta Secondary graduate’s Richmond Curling Club entry was one of 11 rinks competing for three berths into next month’s provincial championships in Quesnel.

Tanaka was coming off a busy November that saw

him help an RCC team capture the Canadian Club Challenge in New Brunswick and also skip a B.C. rink at the Canadian Mixed Championships in Winnipeg.

His team got off to an impressive start in Tsawwassen, producing victories over Cloverdale’s Brad Rebman (8-2) and Golden Ears’ Dean Joanisse on Friday to secure a spot in Saturday’s “A” Event final. Tanaka made a big comeback against Joanisse, scoring

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four in the ninth end to erase a 5-4 deficit against the two-time former B.C. champion.

Tanaka’s first opportunity at nailing down a B.C. berth ended with a a 6-2 loss to Daniel Wenzek. The Langley rink took control with three in the sixth.

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two ends in a 9-3 defeat.

Joanisse went on to win the “B” Event.

Tanaka still had one more shot in the “C” Event and opened up play Sunday morning with a 7-5 win over Abbotsford’s Dayne Gagnon. However, the B.C. bid ended with a 6-4 semi-final defeat to Stephen Schneider in an all-RCC match-up.

Schneider went on to fall to Royal City’s Tyler Klymchuk.

Tunnel Town was also hosting the Women’s Open Playdowns that offered two spots to the provincials and featured nine teams.

Among the participants was Delta Thistle standout Sarah Daniels — a two time provincial junior champion and national runner-up.

Her rink will also be heading to Vernon next week for the B.C. Junior Championships.

Daniels also got off to a promising start in Tsawwassen with wins over Royal City’s Kaye Gyles (9-1) and Kamloops’ Karla Thompson (6-5) to advance to the “A” Event semi-final. Vancouver’s Lindsay Hudyma opened up a commanding 9-0 lead and cruised to an 11-0 victory in just four ends.

Daniels looked to rebound in the “B” Event semis but fell behind 4-2 after three and never could battle back in a 10-7 loss to Kelowna’s Brette Richards.

Vernon’s Kim Slattery won the “A” Event while Hudmya captured the “B.”

December 27, 2018 The Delta Optimist A27

Sports

TsawwassendefenderhelpsFraserValley captureU16B.C.PremierLeague crown

A long and committed journey through the youth development path has culminated with Tsawwassen teen Jack Chadd helping his Fraser Valley team capture the U16 championship in the B.C. Premier Soccer League.

Fraser Valley trimmed Mountain United in a penalty shootout in the championship game played at the National Soccer Development

Centre at UBC. The age group cup finals culminated the high performance league phase two season. Play will start up again in the new year.

Chadd came through what was known as the Tsawwassen Soccer Club’s Tim Bits grassroots program at the time before shifting over to Ladner Boys to play for the Ladner Celtic Division One team until he was 13.

That’s when the central defender joined Coastal F.C. — initially to play Metro before making the jump to Premier.

It was back in January when the South Delta Secondary student joined Fraser Valley to be part of a memorable season that included a trip to San Sebastian, Spain in June where a tournament run concluded with a quarterfinal loss to the eventual champion. As one of just

two teams from Canada participating, the boys marched into the opening ceremonies waving the Canadian flag at Real Sociad Arena.

Chadd is looking forward to returning to Fraser Valley for his U17 year and potentially earning a berth to the national championships, slated for Prince Edward Island.

Jack Chadd’s journey includes Div. One and Metro.

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A32 The Delta Optimist December 27, 2018 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

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1567 FaRRell aVenUe, tSawwaSSen

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$1,098,800 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM #7 TEAM IN IN CANADA CANADA 2017** 2016**

BOUnDaRY BaY RancheR

• 2063 sq fa homi od 4894 sq fa foa • 4 bidrooms, 2 bkahrooms • Updkaid giajhids, flooridg, kdd bidrooms • Opid jodjipa od boah fivifs

$999,980 W G NE TIN S LI

• 5092 sq fa foa kjross from ahi bikjh • curridafy hks 800 sq fa 2 bdrm homi • Siaukaid kmodg mkdy fuxury homis • Opaiods for di` homi/ykrd dirijaiod `iah 2 frodakgis 207 centennIal PaRkwaY, tSawwaSSen

$998,800

• 1720 sq fa homi od 3813 sq fa foa • 3 bidrooms, 3 bkahrooms • Mksair od mkid, doubfi sidid firipfkji • Piigkboo ojikd vii`s

• 1995 sq fa homi od 5191 sq fa foa • 3 bidrooms, 2 bkahrooms (mksair od mkid) • Updkaid giajhid, bkahrooms, flooridg • wkfg ao shops, risakurkdas, kdd Viffkgi 4932 MaRIneR Place, laDneR

4851 ellIS lane, laDneR

W G NE TIN S I L

• 2516 sq fa homi od 4754 sq fa foa • 4 bidrooms, 3 bkahrooms • tksaifuf updkais ahroughoua, privkai ykrd `iah hoa aub • wkfg ao lkddir Viffkgi, shops, kdd mori

$1,128,800

#23 #17 RE/MAX® RE/MAX® TEAM WORLDWIDE TEAM WORLDWIDE 2017*** 2016***

® ® ******For Basedtotal on total residential andcommercial commercial commissions combined in 2017 RE/MAX associates worldwide 100,000worldwide. agents). As recognized by theby RE/MAX INTERNATIONAL achievement achievement award given to award Fraser and/or Fraser andhis histeam team for for 2017. residential and commissions combined outfor of all over 100,000 RE/MAX sales (over associates As recognized the RE/MAX INTERNATIONAL to Fraser and 2016.

A34 The Delta Optimist December 27, 2018 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

MarIna gardenS eXeCUTIve HOMe

PRIVATE CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION • 2,190 sq _t hom` oh g 8,008 sq _t lot • 3 B`fdooms, 2 Bgthdooms • Op`h gtdium gd`g aith lots o_ hgtudgl li^ht • Clos` to schools, shoppih^, ghf mod`

W G NE TIN S I L

5233 BrIganTIne rOad, Ladner

514 erIn PLaCe, TSawwaSSen

$1,138,800

$1,138,000

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED HOME

UPDATED BOUNDARY BAY RANCHER

• 2334 sq _t hom` oh 5340 sq _t lot • Compl`t`ly d`hobgt`f ihsif` ghf out • eht`dtgih`d’s fd`gm outfood libih^ gd`g • Clos` to shops, d`stgudghts, ghf mod`

• 1479 sq _t hom` oh 7523 sq _t lot • 3 b`fdooms, 2 bgthdooms • Upfgt`f kitch`h, floodih^, ghf bgthdooms • Suhhy bgckygdf ghf foubl` aif` ^gdg^`

4949 LInden drIve, Ladner

286 66A STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$1,149,900

$1,139,900

PEBBLE HILL FAMILY HOME W G NE TIN S I L

• 1976 sq _t hom` oh 7275 sq _t lot • 4 b`fdooms, 3 bgthdooms • n`a`d aihfoas, _udhgc`, hot agt`d tghk, & gpplighc`s • eht`dtgih`d’s bgckygdf aith cob`d`f f`ck & hot tub

ROOFTOP DECK WITH VIEWS W G NE TIN S I L

$1,198,800

$1,158,800

BeaUTIfULLY renOvaTed eXeCUTIve HOMe • 3087 sq _t hom` oh 8546 sq _t lot • 3 b`fdooms, 3 bgthdooms • Op`h flood plgh aith hi^h-`hf ^oudm`t kitch`h • Ob`dlookih^ th` ^ol_ couds` aith stuhhih^ mouhtgih bi`as 1265 PACIFIC DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,198,800

CENTENNIAL TIDES HOME N PR EW IC E

DESIRABLE FIRCREST MEADOWS W G NE TIN S I L

• 2778 sq _t hom` oh 4650 sq _t lot • 6 b`fdooms, 3 bgthdooms • r`c`htly upfgt`f mgih bgth, floodih^, ghf pgiht • Cul-f`-sgc hom` aith pdibgt`, _`hc`f, w `xpos`f ygdf 5349 50 avenUe, Ladner

$1,198,800

LOVELY CLIFF DRIVE FAMILY HOME

• 1975 sq _t hom` oh 4973 sq _t lot • 4 b`fdooms, 3 bgthdooms • Immgculgt`ly mgihtgih`f hom` • St`ps to th` b`gch

• 1773 sq _t hom` oh 8482 sq _t lot • 4 b`fdooms, 2 bgthdooms • Sih^l` cgdpodt plus op`h pgdkih^ • Clos` to schools, pgdks, ghf mod`

527 SEASHELL DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

5153 CLIff drIve, TSawwaSSen

$1,279,000

RENOVATED WEST LADNER HOME W G NE TIN S I L

• 2796 sq _t hom` oh 7793 sq _t lot • 4 b`fdooms, 3 bgthdooms • B`guti_ul mgst`d aith `hsuit` & aglk-ih clos`t • fghtgstic outfood gd`gs _od `ht`dtgihih^ 474 TraLee CreSCenT, TSawwaSSen

5490 4a avenUe, TSawwaSSen

W G NE TIN S I L

• 2406 sq _t hom` oh 4795 sq _t lot • 5 b`fdooms, 3 bgthdooms • Mghy upfgt`s ihclufih^ kitch`h & floodih^ • Pdibgt` _`hc`f ygdf aith `ht`dtgih`d’s pgtio

$1,298,800

STUnnIng renOvaTed HOMe

• 2429 sq _t hom` oh 7606 sq _t lot • 5 b`fdooms, 3 bgthdooms • Upfgt`f kitch`h, bgthdooms, floodih^, ghf mod` • wdgp gdouhf f`ck ghf suhhy, a`st `xpos`f bgck ygdf

• 2768 sq _t hom` oh 9020 sq _t lot • 5 b`fdooms, 3 bgthdooms • Op`h cohc`pt libih^ aith ^oudm`t kitch`h • eht`dtgih`d’s fd`gm outfood gd`g aith ih-^douhf pool

5063 59 STreeT, Ladner

20 geOrgIa wYnd, TSawwaSSen

$1,298,800 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017* 2016*

$1,299,900

#2 RE/MAX® TEAM #1 IN WESTERN CANADA 2016** 2017**

® *Based on sales total REBGV sales 2017. **Based oncommercial total residential commissions in 2017 all RE/MAX associatesininCanada Canada. *Based on total REBGV MLS 2016. **For total residential and transactions combined of all for RE/MAX sales associates for 2016.

December 27, 2018 The Delta Optimist A35 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

fOREST BY THE BAY RANCHER

INVESTOR ALERT

• 2676 sq at home on 8668 sq at lot • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Massive unfinished basement • Huge corner lot

• 2160 sq at home on 11,431 sq at lot • 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 2 lot subdivision • Hold nob and build later

5691 GOLDENROD CRESCENT, TSAwwASSEN

278 56 STREET, TSAwwASSEN

$1,348,800

$1,349,900

HALf ACRE LOT

BOUNDARY BAY HOME ON HUGE LOT

• 1698 sq at home on nearly 1/2 an acre • 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • Build your dream home or hold to develop • Industrial I1 zoning

• 2008 sq at home on 10,388 sq at lot • Potentially sub-dividable lot • Steps to the beach & close to all amenities

5000 64 STREET, LADNER

6704 1A AVENUE, TSAwwASSEN

$1,358,800

$1,395,000

wATERfRONT EXECUTIVE HOME W G NE TIN LIS

PRIME wATERfRONT LOCATION

• 3003 sq at home on 5804 sq at lot • 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Recently updated kitchen bith access to private stone patio • Extra large master bith dream ensuite

• 6210 sq at lot that doesn’t require a bater lease • 33’ concrete dock ready aor floathome or boat • RV parking bith hook-ups • 2 custom 100’ sheds

5329 wINDjAMMER ROAD, LADNER

4495 w RIVER ROAD, LADNER

$1,438,800

$1,475,000

NEwER fAMILY HOME IN BEACH GROVE W G NE TIN LIS

HUGE LOT IN THE VILLAGE

• 2451 sq at home on 6250 sq at lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Master on main bith ensuite and 3 bedrooms up • High-end finishings throughout the home

• 2618 sq at home on 20,632 sq at lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Mid-century design bith updates throughout • Private, park-like setting peraect aor entertaining

1491 fARRELL AVENUE, TSAwwASSEN

847 PACIfIC DRIVE, TSAwwASSEN

$1,998,800

$1,688,800

BEACH GROVE wITH wATER VIEwS W G NE TIN S I L

• 3830 sq at home on 6008 sq at lot • 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Completely renovated bith high-end finishings • Open kitchen design and a guest suite on main

STUNNING VIEw HOME IN THE TERRACE W G NE TIN S I L

125 ALPENwOOD LANE, TSAwwASSEN

1210 BEACH GROVE ROAD, TSAwwASSEN

$2,888,000

$2,888,000

9.5 ACRES ON PRESTIGIOUS ARTHUR DRIVE • 1922 sq at home on 9.5 acres • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Separate guest home • Multiple barns and borkshop

3749 ARTHUR DRIVE, LADNER

$3,388,800 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM #7 TEAM IN IN CANADA CANADA 2017** 2016**

• 3874 sq at home on 9957 sq at lot • 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Completely renovated throughout • Beautiaul Ocean & Mountain viebs

23 ACRE PARCEL NEAR INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR W G NE TIN LIS

• 23 acres bith 3 livable homes • Ad`acent to Delta Port Highbay • Close to neb industrial park • Currently operating as an equestrian centre 2990 57B STREET, LADNER

$11,500,000

#23 #17 RE/MAX® RE/MAX® TEAM WORLDWIDE TEAM WORLDWIDE 2017*** 2016***

® ® ******For Basedtotal on total residential andcommercial commercial commissions combined in 2017 RE/MAX associates worldwide 100,000worldwide. agents). As recognized by theby RE/MAX INTERNATIONAL achievement achievement award given to award Fraser and/or Fraser andhis histeam team for for 2017. residential and commissions combined outfor of all over 100,000 RE/MAX sales (over associates As recognized the RE/MAX INTERNATIONAL to Fraser and 2016.

A36 The Delta Optimist December 27, 2018

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From our families to yours, wishing you the very best of the season!

Thank you for your continued business and referrals this year!

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December 27, 2018 The Delta Optimist A37

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GUICHON, Alfred Paul May 19, 1933 - December 12, 2018 Born to Mary and Alfred Guichon on May 19, 1933, passed away on December 12, 2018. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Paul was a native of Ladner, B.C., Canada who learned the value of faith, discipline and hard work while growing up on the family farm.

His love of aerospace led him to Seattle, where he spent 40 years as a Boeing aerospace design engineer upon graduating from Seattle University.

His true legacy, however, is his family and the thousands of hours he spent coaching youth sports teams, counseling at risk youth and volunteering at St. Louise Parish in Bellevue.

He is survived by Sheila, his wife of 55 years, daughters Marysheila and Siobain (Jim), sons Kevin and Sean, grandchildren Colin, Eilis and Nicholas, siblings Therese Barry, Colleen Plain and Michael, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass will be celebrated at St. Louise Catholic Church in Bellevue, Washington at 11:00 a.m. on December 27, 2018. In lieu of flowers, donations to Juvenile Diabetes Association and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be greatly appreciated.

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A38 The Delta Optimist December 27, 2018 HOME SERVICES CERAMIC TILING AL’S CERAMIC TILE. Supply & install, samples available. Free estimates.

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December 27, 2018 The Delta Optimist A41

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A42 The Delta Optimist December 27, 2018

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