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Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Bryce Williams (middle) and fellow members of his First Nation marched with tens of thousands of others in Vancouver’s Walk for Reconciliation last Sunday. Williams is shown with Premier John Horgan (second from right) and Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson (second from left) at the event that included a two-kilometre walk from Queen Elizabeth Plaza to Strathcona Park. The walk was part of B.C.’s annual Reconciliation Week, which honours residential school survivors and is a reminder that more needs to be done to meet goals established by Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Care goes beyond the hospital Foundation changing name to reflect growing mandate SANDOR GYARMATI
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The Delta Hospital Foundation is about to rebrand itself to better represent its growing mandate. At the foundation’s annual general meeting Monday, board chair Randy Kaardal said the organization will be making all the necessary applications to change its name to the Delta Hospital and Community Care Foundation to better reflect how the hospital is getting involved
with community care. The resolution was passed unanimously by the board. Kaardal said it’s been a successful year as the foundation winds down its capital campaign for a new medical imaging wing while continuing to raise funds for other projects. Money was raised for such initiatives as renovations to the spiritual care room, the orthopedic surgical unit, equipment as well as scholarships. “Overall, we’re very active out there stewarding our donors and
donor base and continuing to do that work even when we have big projects or in between projects,” he said. In collaboration with the foundation, Fraser Health is about to begin construction on a two-storey medical imaging addition. PROJECT: see Page 3 PHOTO BY SANDOR GYARMATI
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Lead levels under control School district undertakes repairs so all water sources below allowable limits SANDOR GYARMATI
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The Delta School District has taken the necessary measures to ensure school drinking water doesn’t have excessive lead levels, according to facilities manager Frank Geyer. A survey mandated by the province last school year found Delta ranked 19th among B.C districts when it came to fountains and sinks that exceeded the maximum allowable lead concentrations. A total of 461 tests were conducted and just under 11 per cent exceeded maximum allowable lead concentrations. The issue was initially raised in May 2016 when the district issued an advisory to parents after tests found a majority of schools that had been examined showed lead exceeding the maximum acceptable level in “pre-flush” pipe water. It prompted the daily flush-
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Drinking water in all Delta schools is now below allowable lead concentrations. ing of some sinks and drinking fountains and the removal of others. A few weeks earlier the district had informed parents that elevated lead levels had been detected in the drinking water at three older schools in an initial round of testing. More issues were revealed in later tests,
prompting the facilities department to put together a mitigation plan that included removing suspect drinking fountains or repiping, while water testing was conducted in all the schools built before 1989. “We did a pretty extensive job last summer where we went through all the drinking fountains that
tested higher and either decommissioned them or re-piped them with plastic pipes, so any time a student goes to a drinking fountain and turns it on, we know that there’s not going to be elevated levels of lead in the water,” Geyer explained. “We also made sure all the staff rooms fell under
the maximum concentrations of lead, as well as foods rooms, cafeteria kitchens, that sort of thing. During the Christmas break we did kitchens and other places where we had put signs telling people to flush, and took that sign down because you don’t have to flush anymore. This last spring break we did a few more and this summer we finished whatever medical rooms that have sinks and any special education resource rooms that may want to draw water for drinking purposes.” Geyer said adding filtration was not considered economically feasible as a mitigation option as a central system would not address the internal plumbing. Auto flush equipment was also not considered economically or ecologically feasible. The selected option was re-piping affected potable water fixtures and posting warning decals at nonpotable fixtures.
Project to double hospital’s diagnostic services area
CONTINUED from Page 1 The $12.5-million project is known as the Peter C. and Elizabeth Toigo Diagnostic Services Building. The foundation fundraised $7.5 million, which included a sizable donation from the Delta Hospital Auxiliary. The new building will double the size of the hospital’s current diagnostic services area and provide space for approximately 32,000 additional patient
visits per year. Delta council last week approved an $89,400 grant request from the foundation, which will come by way of waiving permit fees and development cost charges. The new diagnostic services building is the first phase of the hospital’s master plan that sets a vision for the next 20 years. A new residential care facility, which will replace Mountain View Manor, is
the second phase of the master plan. The foundation is working with Fraser Health to develop a business case for the project that will be submitted to the province for approval. The foundation noted the current building “is in desperate need of an expansion and upgrade” and that the “age and layout of this facility has slowed further improvements in patient care, innovation, and enhance-
ments to services.” It’s also being called a long overdue project that will provide aging residents the opportunity to stay in their community. Mountain View Manor has 90 beds while the new facility will accommodate anywhere from 120 to 200, although the foundation has stated it’s too early to provide details, including estimated cost, until the business plan is completed. The proposed facil-
ity is already being billed as something that will be much more than a care home as it will also provide services to help keep seniors at home longer. Forecasts have the 65 and over segment of Delta’s population projected to grow to about 25 per cent in the next 15 years. Other potential changes in the long term include a new mental health unit, additional acute beds and more.
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After a successful test day in South Delta last Monday, TransLink is preparing to roll out its double-decker bus pilot project in early November. According to TransLink senior media relations advisor Chris Bryan, testing was done on the 601 and 620 routes. “The bus we used was a decommissioned bus outfitted with a metal frame that mimicked the profile of a double-decker bus,” said Bryan, adding that testing was also done in South Surrey and White Rock. “We had a staff car following making sure that there were no issues with branches from trees or any cable or power lines. The testing went well.” Bryan said subject to change, TransLink plans to run the buses, adorned in TransLink colours, in November. “We are retiring our highway coaches soon, so this is a good opportunity for us to look at ways at improving the service that we provide and doubledecker buses might be
a good fit because they provide much more seating capacity,” he said. “A typical double-decker has seating for 80 whereas our current highway coaches seat 47, meaning more customers will get a seat when making the long commute.” Bryan said the pilot will include two doubledecker buses, provided at no cost to TransLink by manufacturer Alexander Dennis, and will last about two months. The buses will be based out of the Richmond Transit Centre. He added the buses are capable of going through the George Massey Tunnel. “I’m told there is ample clearance. It has been run through the tunnel a few times,” he noted. “We want to know from our customers who use the service what they think. We want them to tell us does it improve upon the service, what they like about it and what they don’t like about it.” Details on the date the new buses will roll out as well as how transit riders will be able to provide feedback will be released by TransLink soon.
September 27, 2017 The Delta Optimist A5
Board once again denies Lord’s parole application IAN JACQUES
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After more than 25 years behind bars, Derik Lord has been denied parole again. One of three teenagers convicted in a grisly Tsawwassen double murder in 1990, Lord continues to insist he is innocent and remains incarcerated at the Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford. Following a hearing on Sept. 13, the Parole Board of Canada denied Lord full and day parole, saying that even though Lord has taken positive steps towards reintegration, he still presents an undue risk to society. “While you have completed risk relevant programming, the extent to which this has reduced your risk is yet to be determined given your continued denial of committing the index offences,” wrote the board in its decision. Lord and David Muir were hired by Darren Huenemann to kill his
mother and grandmother, Sharon Huenemann and Doris Leatherbarrow, in a murder-for-hire inheritance plot. All three were convicted in 1992. Lord and Muir were both sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 10 years. Huenemann received a life sentence with no chance of parole for 25 years. After his conviction, Muir, who pleaded not guilty at trial, admitted his role in the murders and has been out on parole for over a decade. He was granted day parole in April 2002 and full parole a year later. Earlier this month, Huenemann appeared before the parole board at his Quebec prison for the first time where his parole request was denied. The parole board noted at Lord’s latest hearing that his case is “difficult and complex,” adding that his criminal history is limited and that he has not been violent in many years.
The board acknowledged a number of other factors, including a strong support network in the community, a positive work ethic and a high level of motivation. The board also took into account a number of support letters that spoke to his positive behaviour but ultimately had to weigh that against Lord’s capacity for premeditated, brutal violence. “Your actions resulted in the death of two women and have caused lasting harm and grief for the victims’ family members more than two decades later,” the ruling states. “While the board is of the view that your denial is not in and of itself a barrier to parole, it leaves us, and the professionals responsible for assessing and managing your risk in the community, unable to determine why you were so violent. It makes it difficult to develop a strategy to manage your risk.” Inmates eligible for parole have their status reviewed every two years.
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Critic slides into new role as minister
Lana Popham says ALR will be made even stronger to ensure it remains for food production SANDOR GYARMATI
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Making sure the Agricultural Land Reserve is growing food is a top priority for the new provincial minister of agriculture. In an interview with the Optimist last week, Lana Popham, the longtime New Democrat agriculture critic who was named minister this summer, talked about some of the initiatives her government is undertaking that could have impacts on the farming community in Delta. Popham, the MLA for Saanich South, said she had her “training wheels on for almost a decade” as agriculture critic and that her mandate has been developed from her work in the opposition ranks. One of the initiatives is a program called Grow B.C., which will focus on farmers and policies to make them more successful. It also focuses on the Agricultural Land Reserve, which will be made even stronger to ensure it remains for food produc-
tion and not as a land bank for development. “Our mandate is really focused on encouraging young farmers to get into farming and from my travels around the province the last eight years, I’ve noticed young people really do want to get into farming but they can’t afford the land. So we’re focusing on how do we get people onto the land base so that they can become farmers. There’s farmers from a different generation that are retiring and we want to make sure there’s energetic young people in their place. We’re working with stakeholders to figure out the best way to make that happen.” Another initiative Popham described as “a game changer” for food production in this province is Feed B.C., focused on government procurement contracts that mostly deals with the hospital system and extended care facilities. The government aims to increase the amount of B.C. grown food that’s purchased for those institutions to about
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Agriculture Minister Lana Popham (middle) is shown with Delta South MLA Ian Paton and Sharon Ellis of Westham Island Herb Farm during a tour Monday. 30 per cent, a figure that includes local processing as well. She said the move will help open doors for processing companies to set up shop and use B.C. products. “It’s really going to open up economic development possibilities in rural B.C. that they haven’t seen before. I can tell you that everybody across the province, and it doesn’t matter which political party you belong to, is excited about
this idea. The amount of energy we’re going to be putting into this is enormous,” Poham said. As far as the Agricultural Land Commission and the changes made to it under the previous Liberal government, Popham noted the mandate of the ALC is to protect agricultural land and encourage farming, so the government will look at the way it’s operating to ensure that mandate is fulfilled. The current regional
panel system, which Popham noted could be subject to political interference, will be reviewed to see whether a single panel is a better way to go. Noting she enjoyed working with former independent Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington, who raised concerns about farmland speculation in Delta, Popham said an erosion of the ALR over the last 16 years has led to the implied idea by specu-
lators the reserve is a land bank for other purposes. “As I was saying publicly since I became minister, I expect the Agricultural Land Commission to uphold the mandate to protect agricultural land and encourage farming, and that the Agricultural Land Reserve is not a land bank for industry or housing development. It is a land bank for food production.” Delta South MLA Ian Paton, the Liberals’ coagricultural critic, said Popham appears the most knowledgeable among the NDP-Green coalition to become minister given her years as agriculture critic. Paton said he has a few concerns, including the potential scrapping of the current ALC panel system. It could result in someone from the Lower Mainland without any knowledge of conditions elsewhere making decisions for the rest of the province, he said. Paton also noted he’s concerned the government will eliminate a farmer’s ability to draw extra income.
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t seemed too good to be true and, alas, that turned out to be the case. When the NDP government introduced long overdue legislation last week that would put an end to B.C.’s reputation as the “Wild West” of campaign finances, it should have been a watershed moment in this province. Yes, corporate and union donations have been banned and individual contributions have been capped, so big money has finally, thankfully, been removed, but unfortunately it’s been replaced by government hand-outs to the tune of more than $27 million over the next five years. There are no strings attached to the taxpayer-provided money so the worry over undue influence in our political campaigns and subsequent policy decisions disappears, which admittedly is the primary goal in all of this, but the need to redirect political parties to the public trough baffles me. Parties are like so much else in our free enterprise society: those that have public support will endure and those that don’t will go the way of the Unity Party or the Canadian Action Party. The move has been justified as short term (potentially) and necessary to wean parties off the obscene amounts to which they’ve become accustomed, but those seem like weak reasons not go cold turkey. New Democrats campaigned on the need for reforms (although there was no mention of the public purse filling the void) so they knew these changes were coming should they assume power, which presumably means they had time to plan for a post-Wild West landscape. I shouldn’t dump too much on the NDP because it finally pulled the trigger on this one after the Liberals dragged their heels on campaign finance reform despite the province’s dubious distinction and a public appetite for it. It was only at the 11th hour did the Liberals see the light, so they too knew the transition was only a matter of time. The question I’m left pondering after last week’s bill goes something like: Is it really a bad thing if political parties have less money at their disposal? Somehow I don’t think any of us will be worse off if we see far fewer “Say Anything John” or “Christy Clark’s economy is not working for you” TV commercials during the next election campaign.
You don’t have to use pot for it to create some headaches
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ver the past few weeks, the talk has really started to ramp up on one topic in Canada. It’s not hurricanes, earthquakes and a war of (hopefully just) words between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un – all very serious, global problems. Not in Canada, dude, we’re talking about pot. As if we need any help with our reputation as the growers of ganja. B.C. has long been seen as a premier supplier of the best pot in the world, even when it was illegal to grow. But an election promise has changed everything. By next summer, lighting up will be legal. Well, maybe. The week before last, the federal government’s health committee held hearings on the coming legalization of marijuana. For five days, witness after witness, experts and otherwise, spoke to the committee about the coming changes. Police departments across Canada have asked for an extension before legalizing. Others extolled the dangers of smoking pot. Still others have said why wait, just remove penalties now. The whole issue is in a real state of flux. Personally, I don’t touch the stuff. I know people who do, and as long as they aren’t driving or blowing the smoke my way, I don’t really care. I tend to agree
Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN
with legalizing it, lots of people have had to deal with the consequences of possession, which seems a bit much. It’s not good for you, but tobacco and alcohol take a lot more lives than pot. Plus Paul McCartney wants to see it legalized, and I’m a big Beatles fan. Medical marijuana has been available for years, and it really does help people. Cancer patients use it with pain management. It has been shown to help with lots of other ailments as well. It’s not addictive, you can’t overdose and it doesn’t poison you like too much alcohol. What’s the big deal? But we need to keep it out of the hands of kids! Well, if you think kids don’t use it now, you are sorely mistaken. Legalizing may get the underground element reduced, which might actually create a better environment for keeping it away from kids. Heaven
knows prohibition isn’t doing it. There is one thing that could hold up the process, however, and that’s the product itself. Health Canada has had several recalls of crops due to pesticides used to kill bugs. From what I gather, it’s not the pesticide itself that causes the problem, it’s what happens when you light the plant and pesticide on fire and inhale it, or process it into other forms. That means expensive pest management plans, which cuts into profitability for the licensed producers. They aren’t growing this for free, after all. The Motley Fool, a financial newsletter, called it a prisoner’s dilemma — grow without pesticides and end up with smaller yields and less money, or use the pesticides and hope you don’t get tested. That’s the government’s headache right now — making sure the product being offered is as safe as possible. That could be the one issue that holds up legalization because nothing chews up incremental tax revenue better than a good lawsuit over tainted products authorized by government. I guess pot can cause a bigger headache than people thought. Brad Sherwin, MBA is a longtime resident of South Delta, and has over 25 years’ experience in marketing, public relations and business strategy. He teaches marketing at Douglas College.
September 27, 2017 The Delta Optimist A9
Letters
Local couple another example of suffering longer than necessary
Editor: Re: Dying wish is finally granted, Sept. 20 The report of Robyn Moro’s case of prolonged pain and intense anguish relates to the wife of my neighbour’s recent struggle with medical resistance to the acceptance of a legally signed representation agreement/do not resuscitate agreement. My neighbour Terry, a 73-year-old retired school teacher, and his wife continued to enjoy 17 years of life together
after Terry’s spinal cord injury in 2000. They had moved from a two-storey home to a nearby rancher. With his wheelchair and minivan, and the help of BC Rehab services, friends and family, Terry kept fully engaged. Like many people in their middle age, they had representation agreements prepared. Recently Terry suffered a severe blood clot in his brain leaving him speechless and unable to swallow or use his arms. Against
his documented wishes, he was kept alive for 15 days with a feeding tube, and a catheter draining the blood and fluid from his brain. How can this not be classified as resuscitation? It appears that differences of opinion of the medical professionals overrule the representation agreement, and that in this case Terry and his wife were made to suffer much longer than was necessary. Terry’s widow’s comment to me was, “With
the astronomical costs of medicine, more should be spent on patients who have a hope of surviving with a reasonable quality of life, not keeping someone alive only to extend their pain and suffering.” Perhaps the gold medal for medicine should be awarded for extending mental and physical health, not just delaying death. Or would this cost too much for the life extension business? Brian Redway
Line of trucks is a safety hazard on Highway 17
Editor: I would like to first of all thank the Optimist for being the voice, eyes and ears of Delta residents. I would also like to highlight an issue: the driving condition on Highway 17 near the Deltaport Way exit. The trucks queue up on the side of the road in the emergency lane, backed up for kilometres
on the side of the highway waiting to get into the port. This is a daily occurrence, putting the life of every driver at risk, be it a trucker’s life or a person driving by. Driving partially in the oncoming traffic lane is a common occurrence because only half of the road is available to drive. I feel for the truck-
ers who are waiting on the side of the highway, parked unsafely for hours with no washrooms nearby. There is no designated waiting lane or waiting area for the truckers who are left with no choice but to park in the emergency lane on the highway. If there is an accident on this stretch of highway, where would the police or
the cars park to resolve the issue? The truck parking facility announced in 2015 needs to become a reality now rather than wait until 2018 for the safety of every driver, including the hardworking truckers risking their lives just sitting on the side of the highway for hours at a stretch. Simran Walia
Both MPs deserving of praise
Editor: Re: Less about Qualtrough and more on ‘anti-family policies’ of the Liberals, letter to the editor, Sept. 20 I happen to know and befriend both present and past Delta MPs and I think that they are both terrific persons and great politicians. One thing that I will always remember is Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s constant presence in our community and the Optimist reporting on it. Whoever thinks that you have to demean one politician to enhance another is ignoring the fact that those ladies have made great sacrifices to serve our community and have brought great pride to our riding. Guillermo A. Bustos
Other opinions on bridge matter Editor: Re: Jackson pushes bridge at business forum, Sept. 20 Bridge supporters have strange priorities. It’s also odd that many of the same people who push for the bridge on the basis of safety concerns are also in favour of bringing a casino to Delta — an institution that naturally attracts crime. Regarding the increased truck traffic expected in the Lower Mainland, hardly a word is mentioned about other measures to mitigate road accidents (such as allowing night-time only trucking).
It’s also odd the mayor would speak at something called the 2017 Surrey Environment and Business Awards when the environmental impacts of the bridge are severe beyond the future project review. It’s also odd Jackson continues to push this bridge when other mayors have said no (as if it doesn’t matter what Richmond thinks). What bridge supporters like the mayor fail to realize is that business leaders’ opinions aren’t the only opinions that matter. That’s why Christy Clark isn’t premier anymore. Victor Yao
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Village businesses to get creative in second annual Scarecrow Contest Public encouraged to check out entries and vote for favourite
Things are about to get spooky in Ladner Village. The second annual Ladner Village Scarecrow Contest starts this week. Created by Billie’s Barbershop and Angela’s Boutique, the aim of the contest is to bring some Halloween fun and community spirit into the village. All Ladner Village businesses are encouraged to take part by creating a unique scarecrow and
displaying it in or around their business for the month of October. The creations can be funny, quirky, scary or even represent the business. Locals and visitors are invited to walk through the village, view the scarecrows and then vote for their favourite. There
are two ways for the businesses to win — a winner selected by the judges and one People’s Choice winner selected by public vote. Votes can be cast by visiting Angela’s Boutique or Billie’s Barbershop. You can also cast a vote on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/ LadnerVillageScarecrows/ or on Instagram at: www. instagram.com/ladnerscarecrows/.
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September 27, 2017 The Delta Optimist A11
60 YEARS
OF COMMUNITY SERVICE 1957-2017
Club of Ladner
The Rotary Club of Ladner celebrated 60 years of community service on September 23, 2017, and is pleased to make its latest “gift” to our community of the Ladner Rotary Splash Park, along with partner the Corporation of Delta, opening in Memorial Park for summer 2018. Splash park committee chair, Irene Forcier and Rotary Club of Ladner President Ulf Ottho present the gift. in partnership with
Club of Ladner Delta
Agricultural Society The Thomas Family
District 5040
Rod Swenson Farms O’Keeffe Family Walt Hayward
Kerry-Lynne Findlay
Congratulations to the Ladner Rotary for 60 years of service in the community. Thank you for all the projects you have done.
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Over 60 years, Rotary Club of Ladner has given to our community in many ways, with support of our local, regional and international members, sponsors, donors and local residents.
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Community
Big Sisters staffer knows mentor’s value firsthand lies as well as referring volunteers, so just being able to speak with them first-
hand about the impact of having a Big Sister or being involved with our
agency can provide them is a wonderful experience,” said Stevens.
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Marley Stevens and her Big Sister Glenda are shown having fun in 2006. The two have kept a close connection for more than 13 years. IAN JACQUES
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Being matched with a Big Sister at the age of 12 and now working for the organization as a program assistant, Marley Stevens knows only too well the power of being a volunteer mentor. Stevens was matched with her Big Sister Glenda for seven years, but their relationship has continued to blossom and the two have kept a close connection for more than 13 years. “I have known Glenda for half my life,” Stevens recalls. “It has been wonderful. Glenda was a huge support system, someone that I could turn to for advice and guidance as well as confidence. Growing up I was coming from a single-family home — it was just my dad and my older sister and my sister is developmentally delayed, so I didn’t have any positive female role models to turn to until I was 12 when Glenda entered my life. She has always pushed me outside of my comfort zone to try new things. It’s just been a wonderful experience.” When Stevens was finishing her schooling at Douglas College, she had to complete a work practicum. After seeking advice from Glenda and at her urging, Stevens contacted
Big Sisters. “So I did my practicum with Big Sisters and it just so happened that their long-time program assistant was retiring, so I applied and got the job. I give all credit to Glenda for helping me along the way.” Stevens’ relationship with Glenda is just one of the many success stories of Big Sisters BC Lower Mainland. The Lower Mainland organization is looking for positive mentorship connections. In the Ladner/ Tsawwassen area, there are three “Littles” on a wait list and six more in North Delta. In all, there are 271 children and youth currently waiting to be matched with a caring adult in mentoring programs run by both Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver and Big Sisters. To become a Big Sister mentor, you must be: 19 or older, mature, stable, reliable and respectful of others, a Canadian resident for the past year (or able to provide an international criminal records check), able to commit to spending two to four hours a week with your Little Sister for a minimum of one year and are interested in developing a positive friendship with a girl aged seven to 17. “I’m now the first point of contact for a lot of fami-
Environmental chemist to talk deserts at Delta Nature event
Delta Nature will welcome environmental chemist Dr. Ken Hall to Tsawwassen next week. Hall will give a talk on “Water in the Desert” on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church. Hall’s presentation starts in the Okanagan and goes south through Washington state and finishes in Arizona. He will explain how plants, birds and animals can live and thrive in arid environments. All ages are welcome and the event is free.
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1710 56 Street
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South Delta Library
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South Delta Little House Society
5061 12 Avenue
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South Delta United Soccer Club
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1117 51A Street
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6750 Carncross Crescent
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2,600
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Sunshine Hills Tennis Club Society
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The Centre for Child Development of the Lower Mainland (Lookout Preschool)
11405 84 Avenue
The Delta Potters Association
1720 56 Street
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Harlock Island
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1172 56 Street
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286 English Bluff Road
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10,800
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Watershed Artworks Society
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800
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Community F R I D A Y , S E P T E M B E R 2 9 , 2 0 1 97 : @ 7 : 0 0 P M LA DN ER CO M M UN IT Y CEN T R E R A FFLE & B A K E SA LE
We’ve reached the time to pack summer away
Living Matters
BARBARA GUNN
RICHLEA BAKERY
It was only four or five months ago when we gathered the gear and placed it all outside. The plastic cloth went on the patio table, the seasonal dinnerware put into use. The pots were filled with geraniums and the flower basket hung. The hammock was pulled from who knows where, and positioned under a tree. Summer came, and summer went, and now we do the drill in reverse. Call it the backyard equivalent of closing the cottage for winter. The flowers were look-
ing scraggly and the hammock was covered in leaves. “You want the hanging basket down?” asked the husband. “It’s still blooming. A bit anyway.” “I’m tired of it,” I said. “It’s starting to look as out of place as, oh, white pants in October. Let’s get rid of it.” The contents went into the bin. The plastic tablecloth was brought inside, since that’s where we tend to dine these days. We rolled up the hoses and put them in the shed, since Mother Nature will be handling the watering now. For months, we’d observed happy hour on the folding chairs in the middle of the lawn, but the time was right to put them away. We’ll be taking happy hour in the living room. The ceramic pots, which had blasted the steps of the deck with colour for the last many weeks, were emptied and cleaned and
stacked in the crawl space. Away went the watering can, and the sprinklers and the citronella candles. Away went the pillows from the patio set. That’s not to say the backyard won’t be used in the coming weeks, but we’ll be doing more raking than reclining. That’s not to say that we won’t welcome the days of autumn, the cool, misty mornings, the crunch of leaves underfoot. Not to say we won’t relish bringing in the firewood and reaching for a sweater and eating stews instead of salads. But still. The ritual — performed one way in June and the opposite right about now — is not insignificant. The seasons have changed, and so has the look of the property. Summer, it seems to me, doesn’t end simply when the calendar informs me it has. Summer ends when we put it away.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES IN DELTA
Deltassist Family & Community Services Christmas Volunteers
No more waiting for oysterfest or happy hour. Dollar oysters at the Seafood House, ALL THE TIME!
Deltassist Family & Community Services – Is looking for volunteers to help with our Christmas Program to help sort donations and work at our annual Toy Depot in December 2016. Flexible dates and times starting mid November until December. Criminal Record check is required. For more information contact Colleen Danes at 604-946-9526 or email colleend@deltaassist.com
Deltassist Family & Community Services Volunteer Drivers Deltassist is looking for volunteers to help seniors maintain their independence by driving them to and from medical appointments. This is an on-going flexible position. Must enjoy working with seniors and have a clean driver’s abstract. There is reimbursement for mileage. Criminal Record Check Required. For more information contact Lyn Walker at 604-946-9526 or email lynw@deltaassist.com
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Community
Virtual becoming reality at local library branches
PHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR
ElderCollege Delta chairperson Sue Lloyd signs up Louise Long using the new online registration system.
ElderCollege Delta now in the Clouds
Seniors at ElderCollege Delta are no technology slouches and the organization’s new enrollment system proves that. The innovative iCloud technology of the new system allows anyone to enroll in one or more courses remotely and pay with a credit card. Of course, cheques and cash
are still accepted at the office in KinVillage. Although it has been a steep learning curve for many, the faster enrollment process and access to shared data is a big payoff. Most find it very simple to use once they have tried it. Locals have enjoyed learning through
ElderCollege Delta for over 15 years and with the streamlining of the registration system the organization hopes to entice even more to take advantage of the opportunities. Course brochures can be found in libraries, community and senior centres, and online at kinvillage. org. Call 604-943-0262.
learning experiences,” Fraser Valley says Heather Scoular, Regional Library director of customer (FVRL) has experience. expanded its “VR has many Playground to applications beyond include HTC entertainment, VIVE virtual realincluding learning ity (VR) systems. and training. With VR, Customers can a person can learn now experience how to land a plane, the thrill of virtual practice a life-saving reality during varisurgery or simply batous free programs tle aliens on another at FVRL’s 25 locaplanet – all without tions. ever leaving their curVR is an immerrent location.” sive computerThe first VR launch generated, threeevent was held in dimensional interMaple Ridge last active environSaturday. Two more ment. Wearing the launch events will HTC VIVE goggles, be held at the Sardis headphones and Library on Oct. 14 and holding motion controllers, particPHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR the City of Langley Library on Nov. 4. ipants will be able Youngsters at the Ladner Pioneer FVRL’s Playground to move freely Library are able to control Sphero around a 10x10 SPRK+s robotic balls with a smartphone also features a lending collection of Sphero space and try out or tablet. SPRK+s (app-enabled a mix of virtual robotic balls) and games as well as on providing customers ukuleles, and in-library educational experiences. with access to engaging experiences include green “VR is an imporSTEAM (science, technolscreens, Makey Makeys tant addition to FVRL’s ogy, engineering, arts, and KEVA Planks. Playground as we focus and mathematics) related
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Community Congratulations to
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• 1835 56th Street TSAWWASSEN • 5776 Ladner Trunk Road LADNER
CLUBS AND GROUPS Adult Colouring Club, Thursdays, Sept. 28, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library. Colouring is not just for kids anymore. Why colour? It reduces stress and improves your focus, it is fun and creative, and you meet new people. All supplies provided.
Lucas won a gift card courtesy of
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Delta Community Living Society is hosting a workshop for families supporting a loved one with a developmental disability titled What is a Representation Agreement and Why is it Important. Workshop will be held at DCLS head office on Sept. 30. For more information, view the “Workshops” section on the DCLS website homepage www.dcls.ca. Learn the ancient art of paper folding at the Origami Workshop for Kids on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. Create animals, cranes, owls, lanterns and other various shapes during this hands-on workshop. A representative from Vancouver Chapter of Dying with Dignity Canada will be conducting an Advance Care Planning session on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. Learn how to make sure that your wishes are followed for end of life care.
Name(s): Bev Occupation: Semi-retired What activity do you participate in? Weight training, Cycle Fit, and step classes Where does it take place? Ladner Leisure Centre and Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre How often do you participate? 4 times per week How long have you been involved in this activity? 24 years What made you get involved with this activity? I began in fitness after I had kids and I’ve continued exercising and working on my fitness ever since. What do you like best about the activity? I like the social component and the non-intimidating atmosphere of the fitness classes. How does it benefit your life? It improves my quality of life, and helps give me and everyone involved a positive attitude. Name other things you do to keep active: Tennis, road biking, hiking, skiing, snow shoeing, yoga, and anything active!
Everyone is invited to create a miniature masterpiece on a two-inch square. Supplies are provided. All you have to do is accept the Twinchie Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. After Babytime, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Mondays, parents and caregivers can
relax, take the opportunity to meet other parents and share information and resources at Parent Time, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. A public nurse or guest speaker will be attending each month. An amateur radio swap meet is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Delta Recreation Centre. Admission is $5. Visit http:// deltaamateurradio.com/ comfest. Gospel meetings take place every Wednesday (until mid-Nov.) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Ladner Fisherman’s Hall, 4481 Savoy St. Call 778-980-2252 for more information. Delta Nature presents environmental chemist Dr. Ken Hall Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church, 56th St. & 6th Ave., Tsawwassen. Topic: Water in the Desert. All ages are welcome and the event is free. Contact tom.bearss@ dccnet.com for more info. Deltones Toastmasters Club meets on the first and third Thursday each month (7 to 9 p.m.) at Fraser Health Unit, 4470 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Upcoming meetings are Oct. 5 and Oct. 19. If you’re worried about public speaking, we can help. Speakers from all levels can benefit from our practical, face-to-face learning program. Guests are always welcome. Email lornawynn217@ me.com or call Lorna 604328-6971 for more info. South Delta Newcomers Association is back to monthly meetings to meet and greet new members to our group from Ladner, Tsawwassen and Point Roberts. We look forward to meeting new and returning members at our next monthly meeting Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7:15 p.m. held at the Art Gallery, Kiwanis Longhouse, located at 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. There will be a presentation on how to be prepared for
BEST BUY - CORRECTION NOTICE One of Bev’s favourite Delta fitness opportunities are Cycle Fit classes, which are indoor cycling classes on stationary bikes— a great way to get on the bike this fall without the rainy, cold weather! There are many physical benefits to indoor cycling classes, but one of the best parts of these classes is the high energy fun and team atmosphere. Another plus is that you can set your own pace depending on what works for you: crank up the speed and resistance or take it slow and easy. So what are you waiting for? Now is the perfect time to try indoor cycling. Delta offers many drop-in Cycle Fit classes at all of our recreation centres. Pick up a drop-in schedule at your local Delta recreation centre or view it online at Delta.ca, or visit Delta.ca/activitysearch to search Cycle Fit classes.
most emergencies. For more information please contact SouthDeltaNewcomers@ gmail.com. Registration is currently underway for ElderCollege Delta fall classes and special events. Courses are offered in computers and technology, health and wellness, the arts, languages and literature, gardening, and history to name just a few. There are also some fascinating special events and field trips. For further information Google ElderCollege Delta or pick up one of our brochures available at public libraries, recreation centres and seniors centres. Register online or by phone: 604-943-0262 or in person by dropping by the ElderCollege office at KinVillage Community Centre on Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Have you had a stroke? The Heart & Stroke’s Living Well After Stroke Program is for you! It will assist you to actively engage in your health to prevent another stroke. This free sevensession program starts on Oct. 18, at the Tsawwassen Library. Call 778-372-8002 for more information. Registration is required. Delta Hospice Society is offering a Drop-In Relaxation Circle for those living with cancer. Every Tuesday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Centre for Supportive Care 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner. All programs are complimentary. Help a child learn to read and/or do math. Learning Disabilities is recruiting volunteers for their fall tutoring program to help children & youth learn to read or do math. Training provided. For more info please contact 604-591-5156 or email: info@ ldafs.org.
SENIORS McKee Seniors Recreation Centre has an Autumn Bliss Luncheon, Friday, Sept. 29 at noon. Entertainment by Retro 2. Hot lasagna lunch.
Members: $13. Guests: $15. KinVillage Travel has a trip to the Edgewater Casino Monday, Oct. 2. It costs $8 for members and $9 for non-members. Call 604-9430225. Learn to ballroom dance at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, Mondays, Oct. 6 to Dec. 18. Classes from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. The cost is $36 for nine classes.
SPECIAL EVENTS Freshwave Ministries is hosting the second annual Hearts of Hope buffet dinner/entertainment event on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. Join us at the Riverhouse Pub (5825-60th Ave., Delta) for an evening of food, entertainment, and a live performance from Christine Magee. Pre-sale tickets: $40 (purchase by Sept. 20; call: 604-943-8094). Help us feed and clothe the less fortunate in Vancouver/Lower Mainland. 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. Quiz Night #5 is set for Saturday, Oct. 21 at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. Cash bar opens at 6:30 p.m. and the quiz begins at 7 p.m. Enter your team by phone or in person at KinVillage, 604943-0225. Teams of four. Cost is $40 per team and $5 for spectators.
The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a non-profit event, mail, drop off, or e-mail (events@delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).
BEST BUY - CORRECTION NOTICE
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PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Tom Shaw Conference W L T OTL Pts Delta 5 0 0 0 10 North Van 4 0 0 1 9 Richmond 2 2 0 1 5 Port Moody 2 3 0 1 5 Grandview 2 4 0 1 5 Harold Brittain Conference Abbotsford 4 1 0 1 R. Meadows 4 2 0 0 Aldergrove 3 2 0 0 Mission 3 3 0 0 Langley 3 4 0 0 Surrey 0 5 0 1 Scores Delta 5
9 8 6 6 4 1
Richmond 2
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Western AAA Conference GP W L Pts South Delta 1 1 0 2 Seaquam 1 1 0 2 Belmont 1 1 0 2 New West 1 1 0 2 Mt. Doug 1 0 1 0 Van College 1 0 1 0 Notre Dame 1 0 1 0 Carson Graham 1 0 1 0 Eastern AAA Conference Terry Fox 1 1 0 Mission 1 1 0 STM 1 1 0 Tweedsmuir 1 1 0 Centennial 1 0 1 Kelowna 1 0 1 WJ Mouat 1 0 1 Boucherie 1 0 1 Scores Sth Delta 39 Seaquam 35 Belmont 25 New West 29
2 2 2 2 0 0 0 0
C. Graham 12 Notre Dame 15 Van College 9 Mt Doug 6
LOCAL TIDES
Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet THURSDAY, SEPT. 28 5:49 am 5.6 1:53 pm 12.5 7:53 pm 10.5 11:05 pm 10.8 FRIDAY, SEPT. 29 6:48 am 5.6 2:50 am 12.8 9:01 pm 10.2 SATURDAY, SEPT. 30 12:25 am 10.5 7:50 am 5.6 3:36 pm 12.8 9:43 pm 9.5 SUNDAY, OCT. 1 1:49 am 10.8 8:49 am 5.6 4:14 pm 13.1 9:15 pm 9.2 MONDAY, OCT. 2 3:01 am 11.2 9:41 am 5.6 4:45 pm 13.1 10:44 pm 8.5 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.
PHOTOS BY MARK BOOTH
(Left to right): Taylor Bouchey, Sarah Waterfall, Kelsey Smith and Michaela Hayes celebrate a point in South Delta’s three game sweep of White Rock Christian to open up Fraser Valley Tier One League play last week.
Business as usual for Sun Devils Strong incoming talent will keep senior girls volleyball team among best in B.C. MARK BOOTH
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South Delta Sun Devils prominence in B.C. high school girls volleyball for the past five years is now evident at post-secondary programs throughout North America. Remarkably, seven SDSS alumni are currently playing at the university level — on the hard court or in the sand. Christine Howlett, who captained the Sun Devils to their first of three consecutive provincial titles, is now in her senior season at SFU. Megan and Nicole McNamara (UCLA), Laura Findlay (Manitoba) and Cassidy Pearson (Fraser Valley) are all third-year players after being valuable members of all three South Delta championship teams. The latest to launch their post-secondary careers are 2017 graduates Ashley Klassen (Florida International), Jayde Robertsen (Eastern Washington) and Kennedy Bonner (Alberta). The trail of excellence created by these players and their teams continues to make a significant impact on the Tsawwassen school to this day. The Sun Devils remain among the elite high school programs in B.C. — currently ranked No. 6 at the highest “AAAA” tier thanks to some promising incoming talent. “I think it’s definitely the foundation laid by those girls,” said longtime coach Dan Burgess. “And it’s not just the (McNamara) twins but all the kids in those grad classes. “They all helped establish this tradition of good volleyball and all these kids you see here today were going to (elementary) camps that were run by those girls. “I think that’s how it’s carrying forward a little bit. (The success and the program) is feeding itself.” Burgess also has some other good coaches
that are part of the program. Kevin McGregor, another staff teacher, guided the juniors to a second place finish at the provincial championships last season. Now seven of those players have joined seven returnees to create what Burgess describes as a “real good mix.” The Sun Devils looked outstanding on paper the past two seasons — led by three universitybound players that were considered among the best in the province. However, the team never could live up to its expectation. That group finished 10th at the 2016 provincials.
Sarah Waterfall and Jenny Campbell go up for the block against White Rock Christian. Burgess takes some of the blame. He aged up Klassen and Bonner in their Grade 10 year to help SDSS win another B.C. title. It’s a decision he would do again without hesitation but it did disrupt the process of coming through the ranks with their own age group. In the long run, it impacted the team’s chemistry and cohesiveness. It won’t be an issue this season. South Delta looked impressive in their league-opening straight set win over White Rock Christian Academy — the No. 1 ranked
“A” school in B.C. led by 2016 provincial MVP and top prospect Cecilee Max-Brown. The Devils entered the match with plenty of games under their belt already. The season began with a trip to Vegas, followed by an icebreaker tournament at Seaquam then Dover Bay in Nanaimo. “We have been working really hard and getting lots of games in,” added Burgess. “All of these girls love playing together, it has a very familiar feel. “They are very supportive of each other, don’t seem to take things too seriously and are really just playing volleyball because they really like it. “Our current seniors are good leaders and our Grade 11s have been through some tough matches over the last two years. All of the 11s could be starting on any given day, that’s how good they are. The two groups complement each other really nicely.” The impressive newcomers include Sarah Waterfall (middle block) and Bree Gallagher (power hitter) who were first team all-stars at junior provincials. Megan Hendrickson (middle block) and setter Michaela Hayes will also have significant roles. Most of these girls are standout all-round athletes. Hendrickson is also an elite softball player who was playoff MVP for the U16 national champion Delta Heat. She has already committed to a scholarship offer from Central Washington University. The Sun Devils will once again be part of a very competitive league that also includes three other top 10 “AAAA” schools — No. 2 Earl Marriott, No. 8 Seaquam and No. 10 Semiahmoo. “I’m pretty excited to see where we end up this year,” added Burgess. “I’m still quite certain (No. 1) Belmont will win it all but there are some great teams in the valley as usual and I’d say we’re right there in the mix. We’re definitely shooting for top five overall.”
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While the South Delta Sun Devils’ explosive offence was on full display, it was the other side of the ball that provided more satisfaction to their coaching staff. The Sun Devils opened Western AAA Conference play Saturday with a 39-12 win over visiting Carson Graham on a glorious early autumn afternoon in Tsawwassen. The match-up featured a pair of teams that are off to an explosive start this season. The Devils entered the tilt averaging 46 points per game and the Eagles were even better at 51, including a 61-21 drubbing of Handsworth a week earlier. Sure enough, the North Vancouver school answered an early Sun Devils touchdown with a score of its own and it looked like a “shootout” might unfold. However, the Eagles would see two more promising drives stall in the red zone while a third was snuffed out when Nick Klassen forced a second quarter fumble. Meanwhile, the South Delta offence was rolling under standout quarterback Michael Calvert. He fired a pair of first half touchdown passes to Max Stalling, another to Billy
PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH
Andrew Craft heads up field in South Delta Sun Devils’ 39-12 win over Carson Graham on Saturday. Matwichyna and ran one in himself as the Devils built up a commanding 26-6 halftime lead and would never look back. The Eagles would not score again until the fourth quarter. It was a confidence-building performance for a defence that was shredded for 85 points two weeks earlier in Bellingham and they will need it in the ultra competi-
tive Western Conference. Based on early season results, it appears seven of the province’s top “AAA” teams are in the same division and it’s not all the usual suspects either. Seaquam rolled past Notre Dame in its first-ever regular season game at the elite level, while the Sun Devils next opponent — Belmont — surprised Vancouver
College. “It’s murderer’s row,” agreed Devils head coach Ray Moon. “We go Belmont, Mt. Doug, Vancouver College, Seaquam, Notre Dame and New West over the next six weeks. The real key is staying healthy and it’s nice that we have been able to develop some depth. “We changed some things up a
bit today on defence. We had an idea of what they had been doing and came at them with more blitzing. I think we were sending guys on almost every play” Moon knows his team can’t simply try to win shootouts every week but his offence is going to give opposing defensive coordinators fits all season. Calvert not only has the ability to extend plays with his mobility and strength, his ball distribution has been outstanding so far this season. The senior finished the day throwing for 381 yards which included touchdown passes to four different receivers as Jacob Kirk and junior Ethan Troniak added second half scores. His favourite target, however, was Grade 10 Ben McDonald — the junior varsity team’s starting quarterback and slotback with the seniors. His athleticism was on full display with terrific catches and running over defensive backs. Throw in some punishing runs by tailback Andrew Craft and the Sun Devils were firing on all cylinders. “Those types of plays gets everyone pumped up,” smiled Moon. “When you start having fun like that you can just see the energy level rise for the entire team.”
When was the last time you got out of breath sitting down? Join us at KinVillage in Tsawwassen for world-class ballroom dancing including Canada’s largest formation team competition and showcase performances by one of the world’s top seven professional couples. From elegant ballgowns and tuxedos to high energy sexy Latin rhythms, you’ll enjoy dancing like you’ve never seen it before! This gala event helps support KinVillage.
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EKREN, Christopher Raymond November 19, 1992 - September 15, 2017 With deepest sorrow we announce the unexpected passing of Chris Ekren. He leaves behind wife Marie, parents Chad & Rose Mary Ekren, brother Nicholas, Grandfather Salomon Gomes, Grandparents Ray & Kathy Ekren and other loving family and friends. Service will be held September 30th, 1:00pm at South Delta Baptist Church, 1988 - 56 Street, Tsawwassen. In lieu of flowers, you may consider a donation to South Delta Baptist Church in memory of Chris Ekren.
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Dad, Poppy, Gerry: thank you for all of the wonderful memories, we were so lucky to know such a kind and loving man. Rest in peace knowing that you are loved and missed. Please give a hug and a kiss to Nani/Mom from all of us. We take comfort knowing that you are together again and we will think of you often and smile.
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Gerry’s wife, Vernette, was the love of Gerry’s life. They were married in 1955 and moved to Tsawwassen in 1959. Together, they built two successful garden centers known as Harris Nursery. During this past spring, Gerry came everyday to the nursery to help out and became an official greeter. He loved meeting people and reminiscing about how the nursery started.
Gerry touched many people and will be remembered fondly. There will be no service by request.
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Gerry is survived by his children, Shelley (Corey), and Scott (Michele), his grandchildren, Bryan (Stephanie), Megan (Jon), Kristy (Manuel), Rebecca and great grandchild, Dayton.
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