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Delta receives casino application

Proposal for Delta Town & Country Inn site includes 116-room hotel and multiple restaurants SANDOR GYARMATI

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The application to build a casino in South Delta has formally been submitted to city hall.

Delta council discussed a staff report, a late addition to the agenda of Monday’s weekly

meeting, which noted the proposed facility will include a five-storey hotel with 116 rooms, meeting facilities and multiple restaurants.

The application for the Delta Town & Country Inn site requires a consultation process and rezoning approval.

In September, the B.C. Lottery

Corporation gave Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd. preliminary approval to relocate the Newton Community Gaming Centre in Surrey to the Ladner site.

According to BCLC, it made this decision after listening to the community and the clear feedback from the City of Delta

that the only suitable site on which it would consider a gambling and entertainment facility is the Delta Town & Country Inn property due to its distance from homes and highway access.

The proposed $70 million hotel and casino now must go through the civic approval process beginning with a series of

public information meetings over the next few months organized by Gateway.

The first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the Delta Town & Country Inn, but details, including times, still must be announced by the casino company.

GATEWAY: see Page 3

Vimy oak is planted in Memorial IAN JACQUES

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A piece of Vimy Ridge is now planted in Memorial Park in Ladner.

Last week, Delta MP Carla Qualtrough was joined by Mayor Lois Jackson, Delta South MLA Ian Paton and Ladner Legion president Al Ridgeway to plant a heritage Vimy Oak sapling in the park.

According to Qualtrough, after the First World War at a decimated Vimy Ridge, Lt. Leslie Miller found the remains of a half-sunken oak tree.

He retrieved some of the remaining acorns and planted them at his family farm in Scarborough, Ont. In recognition of the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge, 150 saplings were made available for planting across Canada and Delta was one of the lucky recipients.

TESTAMENT: see Page 4

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Mayor Lois Jackson, Delta South MLA Ian Paton, Delta MP Carla Qualtrough and Ladner Legion president Al Ridgeway plant a Vimy oak sapling in Memorial Park last week.

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10 Delta officers honoured

MacWilliams receives Award of Valour, highest honour for a police officer in B.C. IAN JACQUES

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Courage, sacrifice and service to community were prominently on display last Thursday night as the province recognized 121 men and women of law enforcement at the annual Police Honours at Government House in Victoria.

Among those honoured were 10 Delta police officers — nine presented with a Meritorious Service Medal and one with the Award of Valour.

The Award of Valour, the highest award for a police officer in B.C., was presented to Const. Jordan MacWilliams, who on Nov. 8, 2012 was a member of the Municipal Integrated Emergency Response Team that responded to the Queensborough area in New Westminster in relation to man with a gun holding a female hostage.

“Const. MacWilliams (along with the attending members) demonstrated personal courage and selflessness and a clear dedication to his duty to protect and preserve life while risking his own safety in the process,” said Delta police public affairs coordinator Sharlene Brooks.

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Const. Jordan MacWilliams received the Award of Valour at the annual Police Honours at Government House in Victoria last Thursday.

Medals, which are awarded to officers who go above and beyond the normal call of duty, were presented to Sgt. Jill Long

and constables Martin Levangie, Scott Formby, Robb Semler, Ken Kirk, Sean Cessford, Chris Ward and Gwen Vaughan-Smith

for a major drug bust.

In August of 2015, DPD received information about possible drug activity in South Delta that

prompted an investigation that spanned several months. Officers employed a number of investigative strategies that led to the execution of search warrants across the Lower Mainland.

The investigation concluded with the seizure of drugs valued at $1.2 million, $1.5 million in cash, nine firearms and the dismantling of one of the largest fentanyl labs seen in Canada at that time.

Five people were arrested and charged. This matter is still before the courts.

“These Delta police officers worked tirelessly on this protracted and complex investigation.

As a result of their efforts, as a collective team, they disrupted a lucrative drug operation and kept a substantial amount of dangerous drugs and guns off of our streets,” said Brooks.

Const. Sonny Buttar also received a Meritorious Service Medal.

Buttar was a member of the CFSEU investigative team tasked with solving numerous arson and shooting attacks on homes and vehicles belonging to people that had an association with the JIBC. There were over 20 offences that occurred between April 2011 and January 2012.

Gateway hopes to begin casino construction next fall

CONTINUED from Page 1 Delta will also hold its own public information sessions as the application moves along.

If all goes according to

plan, Gateway hopes to begin construction in the fall of 2018 with the complex open for business by October 2020.

The report notes that

although Gateway’s application includes a request for a casino with up to 600 slot machines and 24 gaming tables, BCLC has not made a decsion regarding

the quantity and type of gaming at the facility.

A letter by BCLC to Delta notes the casino authority’s focus is on growing the market and

not shifting play.

Local governments where gaming facilities are located have been receiving a 10 per cent share of the net income.

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The application by Ladner Centre Holdings Ltd. includes exterior and interior improvements, the addition of outdoor seating, landscaping and exterior signage. The restaurant will have three main signs, two of which will be mounted on a chimney.

The civic advisory design panel reviewed the application a few weeks ago, supporting it but expressing concern about the signage. The applicant told the panel there are design limitations due to Dairy Queen’s corporate branding standards.

Mayor Lois Jackson also brought up the sign issue during Monday’s council

meeting, lamenting how the city is trying to have Ladner resemble a village but the Dairy Queen won’t fit in with that theme.

Meanwhile, a rezoning application to redevelop the Chevron gas station site down the street on Ladner Trunk Road to include a Triple O’s Restaurant continues to wind its way through the application process.

That proposal calls for a renovation of the existing gas station, including the gas pumps and canopy, the creation of the restaurant with 15 seats inside and a small patio, an updated Town Pantry convenience store and landscaping.

The design panel commented the existing condition of the site is poor and the proposal would be a positive update.

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Testament to history

CONTINUED from Page 1 “Remembrance Day is a time for us to reflect on the service of those brave men and women in uniform and to continue to pass on the story of their bravery to the next generation of young Canadians, including the youth right here in Delta,” said Qualtrough.

“My hope is that as families in Delta visit this park and observe this tree, they will pause and reflect on the shared sacrifice that went into the freedom and prosperity we enjoy today.”

Qualtrough said the saplings were meant to be replanted at Vimy Ridge, however, due to fear of contamination in transfer, the French government was not able to provide for their entry to France.

“The Vimy Oaks Legacy Corporation wanted see something special done with these testaments to history,” she added.

“I am very pleased to be

here today presenting this reminder of our history to the people of Delta. I look forward to seeing this beautiful monument grow strong and tall in our wonderful community.”

Jackson said the planting establishes a significant memorial in the park.

“This memorial will serve as a tribute to all Canadian infantry who served their country in the First World War, and to those who gave their lives during that four-year struggle,” said Jackson.

Paton added that he was honoured to be asked to be a part of the ceremony.

“This tree is a meaningful tribute to our heroic Delta veterans who have served and sacrificed for our country. As the sapling matures and grows, it will serve as a visual reminder of those who have paid the ultimate price so that we may enjoy our freedom today,” Paton said.

November 22, 2017 The Delta Optimist A5

Delta police investigating string of arson fires

Four vehicles damaged as three fires set within 90 minutes in North Delta early Saturday morning IAN JACQUES

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Delta police are investigating a serious of suspicious fires that occurred within hours of each other in North Delta early Saturday morning.

Officers and firefighters responded to the calls between 2:45 and 4:15 a.m. with the first call for a reported sign on fire in the 7800block of 112th Street.

Sharlene The Brooks second incident occurred in the 7300-block of Minister Drive South where a vehicle was set on fire. The fire spread to two additional vehicles before firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze.

The third incident was another vehicle fire in the 11600-block of 72nd Avenue, which also caused damage to a carport.

Police say no injuries were reported in any of the

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coordinator Sharlene Brooks. “Additionally, officers will be canvassing the neighbourhoods and local businesses as one part of the investigation in an effort to gather as much

incidents.

“Delta police are actively investigating these fires having brought in forensic ident and engaging the Criminal Investigation Branch,” said public affairs

“It’s always a reminder for residents when we see these types of fires is to ensure that all flammables, such a gas cans, paint cans etc. are always stored in a secured place,” said Delta

information as possible to determine who is responsible for these fires.”

Anyone with information to assist investigators is asked to contact police at 604-946-4411.

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“Never leave these kinds of things left out in the open. These fires do pose a significant risk to our responders, so they can be tricky to fight at times.”

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Fire Chief Dan Copeland to retire early next year 35-year veteran has been chief for past decade IAN JACQUES

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A 35-year career dedicated to public service will soon come to an end for Delta fire Chief Dan Copeland.

Copeland began his career as a firefighter in 1982, working his way through the ranks and eventually becoming chief in 2007. The City of Delta announced earlier this month that Copeland will retire next March.

Mayor Lois Jackson said that as a result of succession planning, deputy Chief Paul Scholfield has been identified as Copeland’s successor.

Scholfield joined Delta Fire and Emergency Services in 1991 and has served as deputy chief for the past seven years.

“I would like to acknowledge fire Chief Copeland’s many contributions to our community and providing the leadership necessary to develop a fire department that is second to none,” said Jackson.

“Although he will be sorely missed, I am very proud of the leadership he has developed within the ranks and very much look forward to working with chief designate Scholfield in the future.”

According to Delta,

one of Copeland’s most prominent legacies will be the Emergency Medical Response Project, an initiative where firefighters are trained to provide prehospital care in advance of the arrival of paramedics.

“Delta aspires to go beyond our goal of providing outstanding fire and emergency services to the community, by producing exemplary firefighters and future leaders,” said Delta CAO George Harvie. “I would like to thank Chief Copeland for his service to the community. He will retire with a tremendous legacy, and is leaving the community in good hands.”

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It didn’t have much of an impact.

That was the conclusion of a Delta staff report looking at traffic volumes at the Alex Fraser Bridge and George Massey Tunnel following the removal of tolls at two other Lower Mainland crossings.

Staring Sept. 1, the NDP government removed tolls on the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges, describing the charges as unfair. The government estimated the move will save drivers who commute over the Fraser River an average of $1,500 each year. Truckers could save $4,500, according to the province.

The big question in these parts was whether the elimination of tolls would encourage drivers to use the previously tolled bridges rather than other crossings.

A report to Delta council notes that an early traffic count, comparing daily trips during September over the same month the previous year, found traffic on the previously tolled crossings increased by about 30 per cent.

The always untolled Pattullo and Alex Fraser and bridges saw traffic decrease 12 and two per cent, respectively. The tunnel, which had 92,216 trips this September, also

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The Alex Fraser Bridge didn’t experience much relief after tolls were lifted on two other Lower Mainland crossings in September. saw a two per cent drop from September 2016.

The report notes morning and evening rush hours at the tunnel and Alex Fraser Bridge now typically last between seven to nine hours combined per day, making it more difficult for commuters to avoid being stuck in daily congestion.

“These two crossings also have high traffic volumes during the mid-day hours and are very sensitive to any regional traffic incidents. As traffic volumes increase, the morning and afternoon rush hours may start to blend together in the long term, if no action is taken to

improve these crossings,” the report warns.

In September, the provincial government announced it’s suspending the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project, which would have seen a 10-lane bridge constructed, pending a third-party technical review that is expected to be completed next spring.

Meanwhile, while tolls are gone, it appears road pricing might be on its way. The Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation is exploring ideas for addressing congestion and providing revenue for infrastructure, including road pricing.

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t’s been a harrowing five years for Const. Jordan MacWilliams, so it was nice to see the Delta officer receive the policing community’s highest honour last week in Victoria.

If you recognize the name, it’s because MacWilliams made headlines when he was charged with seconddegree murder following the on-duty shooting death of a man outside a casino in New Westminster five years ago.

This time around the news was much better for the officer as he was one of 42 in B.C. to receive the Award of Valour at the 37th annual Police Honours Night at Government House in Victoria.

The ironic part is that the award was bestowed because of his actions back in November of 2012, a day that turned his life upside down to such an extent that it will never be the same.

A member of the Municipal Integrated Emergency Response Team, MacWilliams fired the bullet that killed a distraught man who had earlier held a woman hostage. I imagine someone that has been forced to take another’s life does what he can to rationalize it, but few of us can imagine the weight such an occurrence puts on a person’s shoulders.

Things got worse two years later when the Crown charged the young officer with second-degree murder, although a more thorough investigation closer to a trial date revealed that MacWilliams acted like any other officer would have done in the same situation, so the murder charge was stayed.

The decision meant his job and freedom were no longer at stake, which must have come as a tremendous relief, but he would still have to live with the consequences of that split-second decision for the rest of his life.

The fact other officers told the Crown they would have reacted in the same way had to ease the pain to some extent as must have a subsequent coroner’s inquest that found little needed to be changed about the police response on that fateful day. Last week’s award offered more reassurance to MacWilliams that he acted as a police officer should have in such trying circumstances.

It’s been a long five years for the officer and his family, including a childbirth scare last year, but hopefully every confirmation and commendation will help in the healing process from the events of that tragic day.

Loneliness is an issue the entire community should care about

H

er name is Sharon and you might have seen her pushing an empty doll stroller around Tsawwassen. It used to carry her miniature poodle named Precious. Her stroller has groceries and newspapers in it now after Precious died a few years ago.

Sharon is a widow and her new apartment doesn’t allow pets, so she lives alone. If you ask, Sharon will tell you the most intimate details of her life and always with a smile.

When we last met in front of the RBC she didn’t remember me, but that didn’t stop her from affectionately stroking my arm and giving me a kiss on the cheek when we parted. She told the same stories I’d heard before like the last moments of Precious’s life and her housing woes.

Is Sharon lonely? I haven’t asked her. I would wager that getting into the community every day and engaging in casual conversations with people in her path that she’s better off than most people who live alone without family support.

Loneliness has become a chronic health problem that’s on the rise. The American Psychological Association reports, “Loneliness and

Community Comment INGRID ABBOTT

social isolation may represent a greater public health risk than obesity.” According to the group’s recent study, 42 million Americans over the age of 40 are suffering from chronic loneliness.

Just ask business owners in South Delta. While most of their regular customers come in to make purchases, many will stop by daily just for the social connection. Checking in with a familiar face behind a counter, getting a wave or a smile might be the only human touch some people have in a day, or in a week.

Making the rounds of the local businesses and restaurants might help those who suffer from chronic loneliness, but it’s not easy for our merchants who witness the most vulnerable in our community turning to them for comfort.

Loneliness and isolation is right behind the doors of our neighbourhoods but we don’t always see it, or we don’t have time to see it. If time is money, then time is hard to share for free.

We are entering the silly season where images of happy families enjoying holiday celebrations are everywhere. It’s hard not to feel the pressure to create the perfect social circle where everyone is seen and heard with a meal and a gift in hand. Imagine if you are alone.

Most of us don’t want more stuff, we want time with friends and family. Everyone is in a rush, me included. I’m trying to slow down, give more of myself to those who need it but it’s not a winning battle.

Now is the best time to consider those in our community who yearn to connect and share our valuable time.

You won’t be able to miss Sharon this winter as she’ll be pushing her stroller with a big grin and a bright halo of flashing Christmas lights on her hat. Make sure to stop and say hello; she’s worth your time.

Ingrid Abbott is a writer and broadcaster who recognizes that loneliness is part of the human condition despite an overpopulated world.

November 22, 2017 The Delta Optimist A9

Letters

Stop distracted driving before it starts by educating our youth

Editor: Re: It’s time to get tough, Murphy’s Law, Nov. 15 I agree with your opinion saying we need to get tough with distracted driving.

With about 80 people killed each year in B.C. due to distracted drivingrelated crashes we do need to look at different approaches. I’d like to offer some ideas how to reduce this sad statistic.

The challenge is how to change driving behaviour for future drivers and current drivers. For future drivers, let’s say they are 12 years old now, they need education and awareness.

There is a really good model to follow from ICBC that started in the 1980s

to encourage future drivers and passengers to use seat belts. It had a mascot called Captain Click. This education program put considerable resources into elementary schools to ingrain a behaviour of always clicking your seatbelt as soon as you got in a car.

The same model can be used for distracted driving education for youth. This will need resources and funding from the province. Yes, this will take a number of years to yield results, but B.C. has been very successful in seat belt use and distracted driving should not be different.

For current drivers, it is more difficult to change behaviour. ICBC says that

about 12,000 drivers have multiple distracted-driving offences over a three-year period. It is clear the current method of enforcement is not working for these drivers.

The province has increased fines in the hope of reducing distracted driving but I think many people will just pay the fine and carry on. While education and awareness for the current drivers should continue, I suggest an additional idea. For drivers who have a second offence of distracted driving we need to impound their vehicles for 72 hours and suspend their driver’s licence.

This has a good chance of changing their behav-

iour because it makes life more difficult. If they used to drive to/from work, they can’t. If they drive to pick up their kids from school, they can’t. If they use their vehicle for work, they can’t. These are some consequences that can change behaviour for most people.

To implement this the province will need to amend legislation and ICBC will need different processes.

I suggest the 12,000 drivers mentioned earlier need to be reminded that driving is a privilege and not a right.

We need to get tough to reduce deaths due to distracted driving-related crashes.

Keith Munro

Good Samaritan comes to the rescue after fall in the town centre

Editor: While walking in the town centre last Tuesday, I tripped and fell so I would

like to thank the very kind gentleman who stopped his car to assist my friend Lorna Davidson to help

me up.

He then offered to drive me home and walk me to my door. Thank you very

much Al Lund. People like you make this community such a joy to live in.

Rae Anbinder

More port development wouldn’t be welcome in very fragile South Delta

Editor: Re: Lots of opportunity for port growth: CEO, Nov. 17 It was very disheartening to read the article that reported on Robin Silvester’s speech to the Delta Chamber of Commerce. Silvester’s words implied that it would be a good thing for the present port facility to grow and expand.

The totally destructive impact of such an expansion would be utterly disastrous for the present communities of Ladner and Tsawwassen.

There would be a total change in character from a pristine farming and agriculture community to a highly unpleasant industrial setting. What is taking place at the moment is under control and very beneficial to the South Delta area. We can cope with the pre-

sent situation. The future that Silvester envisions is totally unacceptable for several obvious reasons.

Other West Coast cities such as Prince Rupert are far more suitable to development and increased commerce, with far less damage to the environment and ecosystem.

South Delta is very fragile and presently has more important environmental concerns than any commercial development. Our agriculture provides more human benefits that any commercial development.

The migration of sandpipers and snow geese far outweighs more trucks and larger port facilities as proposed.

Silvester does not reflect the majority of thinking of the people of South Delta.

Dudley Ritchie

A10 The Delta Optimist November 22, 2017

Letters

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It is well known that Vancouver continues to be a very popular destination for cruise travel and is the home port for all the major cruise lines sailing to Alaska. This year, we welcomed roughly 840,000 cruise ship passengers to the Port of Vancouver and it is expected there could be more than one million passengers within the next few years.

As a port authority, our federal mandate is to facilitate Canada’s trade, and this includes cruise, which means we must be ready for future traffic driven by consumer demand. As growth in the cruise industry continues, we are working closely with cruise lines, destination partners and industry associations to understand what that future demand

how increased cruise traffic could be accommodated. As would be expected of us, we are looking at all options, including improvements to Canada PHOTO BY IAN JACQUES Place and whethThe port authority is mandated to er there is any facilitate cruise ship traffic. potential for a new cruise termifor Vancouver’s cruise nal in the Lower terminal may be, and how Mainland. to accommodate potential While our prelimigrowth. nary analysis suggests Currently, Canada Place there may be locations is the only cruise termipotentially suitable for nal in the region and as a new cruise terminal, a we’ve seen over the past thorough feasibility study few years, it is operating would need to be done to at maximum capacity properly assess any speduring the busy cruise cific site before a proposal season. This, combined could ever be put forward. with cruise market trends Therefore, it is far too early towards larger cruise vesto speculate on where and sels, will create challenges if another cruise terminal for existing facilities at is a real possibility.

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Police facing variety of issues as feds move to legalize marijuana

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Having worked as a police officer for many years, I have to admit, it requires a shift in thinking to look at marijuana as a legal substance.

Countless policing hours were dedicated to keeping it out of our homes, schools and communities, but the future will be different.

Since the federal government announcement earlier this year, the law

enforcement community began work to determine what public safety issues might arise with the availability of legal marijuana.

Much of the public discourse was simple: legalize it, regulate it, tax it and use the revenues for everything, from health care to education spending. Unfortunately, it is not that simple from a public safety perspective, and the Delta police, along with our policing partners have done a great deal of work to identify and address key issues.

Consideration has to be given to storefront locations and proximity to youth, to a pricing scheme that cuts out the illegal market, to training police on the new Cannabis Act and related amendments to existing laws, and to how the police will enforce issues like public consumption and personal

cultivation. Each of these issues comes with many layers of detail that need to be addressed, and this will come at a cost to police departments and municipalities both financially and in lost productivity.

Without a doubt the single most pressing public safety issue is that of drugimpaired driving.

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction has found that among drivers who tested positive for drugs following a fatal crash, almost 70 per cent of those under the age of 19 tested positive for marijuana. In addition, a large proportion of youth don’t see driving under the influence of marijuana as a problem.

Washington and Colorado have both experienced an increase in fatal crashes where a driver tested positive for marijuana, and that statistic is

not declining. With legal marijuana available for purchase by young adults, we must take this information very seriously.

Over the coming months, police leaders will continue to work with the provincial government on training standards for drug impaired driving enforcement, enhancing legislation and developing education strategies to ensure safety on B.C. roads is not impacted by a legal marijuana market.

Here in Delta, police officers will continue to make impaired driving enforcement a top priority, regardless of whether it is by drugs or alcohol.

The most prevalent policing issue for businesses and residents in Delta is traffic and road safety, and we have made huge gains over the years with alcohol impaired driving. We don’t want to go backwards.

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Reach donation brings First West total to $77,000 Reach Child and Youth Development Society recently received a $25,000 grant from the First West Foundation — Envision Financial Community Endowment

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Added to $25,000 donations in 2012 and 2015, plus $2,000 from First West employees in 2014, a total of $77,000 has been contributed to Reach.

“We are very appreciative of how Envision Financial and its employees have offered sustained support for local children and youth with needs over the last five years,” said Reach executive director Renie D’Aquila.

The First West Foundation supports initiatives that help to create resourceful and resilient communities.

The Envision Financial Community Endowment funding focus is on programs and supporting vulnerable populations.

Reach Society has a 50-year history of supporting children with special needs and their families.

The relationship between Envision Financial and Reach is very much built on a foundation of shared values and purpose.

“This is an ambitious project and one that we are excited to be part of,” said Susan Byrom, executive director of the First West Foundation, which administers the Envision Financial Community Endowment.

“We have a long history with Reach Child and Youth Development Society and we’re proud to support such a vital need in the community of Delta.”

Building for Children Together campaign funding is making the new Reach children’s centre in the heart of Ladner a reality.

The 20,000-square-footbuilding currently under construction adjacent to the Ladner Pioneer Library will allow Reach Child and Youth Development Society to provide more programs for children with special needs and increase the number of children served.

The three-storey centre will provide therapy and counselling rooms, youth program areas, specialized lending libraries, an inclusive pre-school with accessible playground, and expanded event space.

November 22, 2017 The Delta Optimist A13

Business

Designer named finalist for 12 Georgie Awards Sarah Gallop Design Inc. from Tsawwassen has been named as a finalist for 12 Georgie Awards.

Several projects named are in collaboration with local builders, including New Vision Projects, Kemp Construction and Best Builders, for Delta homes that received recent renovations.

The Georgie Awards are Canada’s premier housing

awards program that highlights and celebrates excellence in home building.

“A finalist nomination in the Georgie Awards is a coveted achievement within the residential construction industry.

With many annual entries and strong competition, it is not an easy task,” said Neil Moody, CEO Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British

Columbia. “A Georgie Award is recognized as an industry stamp of quality.”

The nominated projects include: Larger than Life (with Homestar Building Corporation) in Langley • Best Custom Home valued between $1,900,000 - $3,000,000 • Best Single Family Kitchen Over $100,000 • Best Master Suite -

New or Renovation • Best Any room - New or Renovation • Best Outdoor Living Space - New or Renovation Pride Rock (with KJR Developments) in North Vancouver • Best Custom Home valued between $1,300,000 - $1,899,000 • Best Single Family Kitchen Over $100,000 Shoreline Sights (with

New Vision Projects) in Tsawwassen • Best Residential Renovation $100,000 $299,999 In Vivid Colour (with Best Builders Ltd.) in Delta • Best Residential Renovation $100,000 $299,999 Industrial Funk (with New Vision Projects) in Tsawwassen

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November 22, 2017 The Delta Optimist A15

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This year’s event promises This year’s event promises lots ofof fun forfor everyone and lots fun everyone and is the perfect way toto get is the perfect way get in in the the Christmas Christmas spirit spirit and share in the joyjoy of of the season share in the the season with the whole community. with the whole community.

“The festival is about family “The festival is about family traditions and bringing the traditions and bringing the community together totokick off community together kick the Christmas season,” said LBA off the Christmas season,” acting McKnight. said president LBA actingJillpresident Jill McKnight said they are McKnight. planning several McKnight said new theykids’ are planactivities alongnew withkids’ several ning several ac- of the favourties yearof tivities alongfrom with last several including gingerbread cookie the favourties from last year decorating, contest including colouring gingerbread cookie and the letterscolouring to Santa.contest decorating, Letters to Santa be and the letterscan to Santa.

Letters tooff Santa canspecial be dropped dropped in the mailbox set in upthe justspecial for themailbox festival set andup off children canfestival also pen letters to just for the andtheir children Santa that night. letters be can also pen theirAll letters to will Santa sent night. directly Santawill at the North that Allto letters be sent Pole. Tony Barton, took part directly to Santa at who the North Pole.in year one of the festival is back as Tony Barton, who took part in year this year’s one of the musical festival isguest. back as this There is also a gingerbread house year’s musical guest. contest which the public will There isin also a gingerbread house choose the winner. contest in which the public will “Variousthe businesses choose winner. have been working very hard tohave comebeen up with “Various businesses some great working verylooking hard togingerbread come up with houses,” said McKnight.

“This has some great looking gingerbread become asaid highlight event“This and ahas houses,” McKnight. bit of a fun rivalry between thea bit become a highlight event and businesses, butbetween all in good of a fun rivalry thespirit. busi- We have all been of ribbing nesses, but allkind in good spirit. each We otherall and having fun with have been kindsome of ribbing each it. I know ofsome the businesses other andsome having fun with started creating their three it.

I know some of the houses businesses weeks ago, so there is a vested started creating their houses three interestago, andso the more weeks there is votes a vested

the more exciting it isvotes for the interest and the more the businesses.” more exciting it is for the busiThe winner of the contest will nesses.” be chosen night based The winner that of the contest willon be the highest number of votes chosen that night based on the from the public.of votes from the highest number The festival will end with the public. traditional thethe traThe festival lighting will end of with Christmas tree of at the 7:15Christmas p.m. ditional lighting withatSanta’s arrival just minutes tree 7:15 p.m. with Santa’s before.

“Last year, despite arrival just minutes before. a heavy downpour, estimated “Last year, despite we a heavy about 1,200 Our hope downpour, wepeople. estimated this year is that we hit about 1,200 people.

Our hope 2,000 people,” added this year is that we hit 2,000 McKnight.

“TheMcKnight. idea is people,” added that we trying “The ideaare is that wetoare give multiple experiences trying to give multiple to everyoneto who attends. experiences everyone We attends. are all really excited who We are toreally welcome the to all excited community this welcome the to comyear’s festival.” munity to this year’s festival.”

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The holiday season kicks off in Ladner Village tomorrow with the fifth annual Christmas Tree Festival.

The family event, presented by the Ladner Business Association, runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the corner of 48th Avenue and Delta Street.

“The festival is about family traditions and bringing the community together to kick off the Christmas season,” said LBA acting president Jill McKnight.

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Letters to Santa can be dropped off in the special mailbox set up just for the festival and children can also pen their letters to Santa that night. All letters will be sent directly to the North Pole.

Tony Barton, who took part in year one of the festival, is back as this year’s musical guest.

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Author visiting Black Bond with latest mystery novel Mauro Azzano bringing fourth book in series

The story is set in the late 1970s.

“He also faces a personal crisis in the midst of the investigation, one that may force him to leave the department, one that forces him to act against everything he stands for to help a friend,” explains Azzano.

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Death Never Lets Go is the fourth installment in the Richmond author’s series that follows police officer Ian McBriar.

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McBriar, a detective inspector, is trying to find the common link between three women murdered on the Toronto transit system.

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Farmers ensured early barns had water access

Former MLA shares story of how sloughs were utilized to transport goods to and from Delta was a large slough that ran north to south which along with Chilukthan Slough, Crescent Slough and others provided reliable access to Delta farms without Fraser River access.

In the 1800s the sloughs were navigated by barges that pulled up to the barn doors. On Westham Island they would be loaded up

unreliable in the winter or after heavy rains so water access was vital to getting farm products to market.

Steamships and small barges with sails travelled the waters between Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and communities up and down the lower Fraser River, carrying everything from passengers and cargo to livestock and

with hay, straw and oats and plied their way to Vancouver Island to feed the horses in the city of Victoria and horses and oxen teams in Island logging camps.

It is estimated that up to 7,000 horses resided in Victoria alone. The horse was a dominant form of land transportation at the time, but land routes were

the mail.

Many of the old barns are now gone but in the mid-1970s Roland Savage and Murray Davie were a welcome sight recording in a hard bound notebook a survey of the barns still standing.

Noel and I wonder whatever became of that notebook. Perhaps someone out there knows.

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Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS

members or take out a $10 membership for one year.

Delta Community Living Society is hosting a workshop for families supporting people with developmental disabilities with information about the Registered Disability Savings Plan. The workshop will be held at DCLS head office on Nov. 25.

For more information, visit www.dcls.ca.

ElderCollege Delta presents David Woodman, historian, explorer and author to speak on Following the Ancestors: Inuit Testimony and the Franklin Wrecks at Cedar Park Church 5300-44th Ave., Ladner, on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. Register online or in person or by calling ECD 604-943-0262. Free to

Delta Photo Club meets Wednesday, Nov. 22. This week’s topic is Lighting 101. Award-winning photographer Greg Schurman will look at several lighting techniques and accessories.

DPC assembles Wednesdays at KinVillage Community Centre at 7 p.m. (socializing

House 4140 Arthur Dr., Ladner. Bring your creative spirit to be encouraged as a beginner or reacquaint yourself with these traditions in a casual, friendly setting. Contact a2maggie@ telus.net.

Delta Housing Be Mine Society is pleased to extend an invitation to its annual general meeting and help celebrate five years as a society on Monday, Nov. 27, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Ladner Pioneer Library.

DHBMS society is breaking new ground for future hous-

Delta Spinners & Weavers have a meeting Monday, Nov. 27 at 1 p.m. at Kirkland

ing opportunities for adults with varying abilities. RSVP/ contact: deltahousingbemine@gmail.com.

The South Delta Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Benediction Lutheran Church, 5575-6th Ave., Tsawwassen. The next meeting is Tuesday Nov. 28 at 7:15 p.m. The guest speaker will be Delta school district principal of inquiry and innovation Brooke Moore. For further information contact gallagherpaula4@gmail.com.

SENIORS Holiday Luncheon at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Friday, Nov. 24 at 12 p.m. Entertainment by Liz & Steve Alexander. Tickets are $13 for members and $15 for guests.

A Family Christmas Musical afternoon with the Delta Music Makers is on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. Tickets are $7 for members and $9 for guests.

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KinVillage Travel has a dinner/Christmas lights trip to VanDusen Botanical Garden Monday, Dec. 11. Members: $90. Nonmembers: $95. Call 604-9430225.

SPECIAL EVENTS Christmas Village Bazaar, complete with amazing baskets in the silent auction, will be held at Ladner United Church on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lots of fun finds for the whole family.

Hospice Cottage Jewelry Feature: Saturday, Nov. 25 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. New selection of jewelry, watches and other special items. 152156th St. Tsawwassen.

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Church, 1115-51A St., Tsawwassen, Christmas Craft Fair and Keen Footwear Sample Sale, Saturday, Nov. 25, at 10 a.m. Semi-annual sale of Keen and other brand footwear will again be part of the Boots, Books and Baking theme at St. David’s Xmas Craft Fair. For more information go to www.stdavidsdelta.com.

Watershed Artworks is hosting an annual Christmas Artisan Market Saturday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at North Delta Recreation Centre, 11415-84 Ave., Delta.

Ladner Lawn Bowling Club, 5128-47 Ave., has a Christmas bake sale Saturday, Nov. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Gift Shop at Delta Hospital is having a Customer Appreciation Sale on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. No holds. All profits goes to the hospital.

Santa’s coming to Cammidge House on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. Family occasion in century old house all decked out in festive finery offering warm ambiance of old time Christmas. Free community event - Hosted by Boundary Bay Park Association.

Information: Geof at 604943-1303 or boundarybayparkassociation.wordpress. com.

ARTS ElderCollege Singers Christmas Concert, 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Doors open at 12:30. Admission: $3 includes coffee and Timbits.

Kick off the holiday season with the Delta Music Makers and Delta Concert Bands playing their repertoire of Christmas and holiday songs at the Ladner Community Centre, Tuesday Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. This year, singer Trista-Monet Lang will join the program performing a selection of Christmas tunes.

Admission is free, but donations for the South Delta Food Bank will gratefully be accepted.

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).

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Community

Christmas Village Bazaar at Ladner United Church

Service with a smile!

Gift baskets highlight Saturday’s annual event

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Cliff Chalmers delivers goodies at All Saints Anglican Church’s Poinsettia Bazaar last Saturday in Ladner.

Those looking to get an early start on holiday shopping can stop by the Christmas Village Bazaar at Ladner United Church this Saturday.

About 55 themed gift baskets will be part of a silent auction, notes volunteer Iris Scott. The basket contents are donated by the congregation and the themes cover all ages, she adds.

Paintings by local artists and contribuPHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR tions from Ladner Shirley Baker (left) and Iris Scott organize items for sale at and Tsawwassen the Christmas Village Bazaar this Saturday at Ladner United businesses will also Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. be included in the notes there will also be All of the crafts at the silent auction. baking and lunch available event are handmade The bazaar will also at the event, which supand donated by meminclude Bottlemania, a ports the church’s operatbers of the congregation, popular spin the wheel ing costs. says volunteer Heather game with bottles filled The bazaar runs from Hutchinson. Crafts include with items serving as the 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ladner wearables and useful prizes. Church youth will United Church, 4960-48th run the game, notes volun- items for your home.

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Living Matters

BARBARA GUNN

The Smithsonian, I’m told, is home to some pretty amazing things. Some pretty amazing old-time things.

Think the Apollo 11 landing module. Think the ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz. Think Archie Bunker’s chair from All in the Family.

Think Kermit the Frog, Seinfeld’s puffy shirt and a Statue of Liberty souvenir dating back 132 years.

Someday, I reckon, it will also be home to a few more items.

Someday, I’m guessing, it will display a roll of film positioned next to some negatives — that is, if it hasn’t already. After all, while the younger set has likely never heard of Archie Bunker, let alone

his chair, they’ve probably also never seen a roll of film.

My kids wouldn’t have a clue what negatives are. My kids — and heck, they’re not even kids any more — may be able to identify a typewriter, but heaven knows they’ve never touched one. If I told them it came with a ribbon, a roller and a carriage? They’d think I was stark-raving mad.

Chances are, many members of the younger set have seen telephone books around their homes, but I’m sure they’ve never used one — and I’m certain they wouldn’t know how.

Before long, I reckon, the Smithsonian will be planning an exhibit called The Yellow Pages — and Beyond. There, visitors would learn that the telephone book was usually kept near to the telephone, which was, more often than not, mounted on a wall.

Close by was often another item: the “address book.” This was where people kept track of the contact information for their closest friends and family members, as well as

people who happened to be on their Christmas card lists.

Speaking of which, I’m betting the Christmas card list will also make it to the Smithsonian before the end of the decade.

My kids have never had a Christmas card list. And they’ve never owned an address book.

Chances are, they’ve used an atlas, an encyclopedia and a bank deposit slip, but not for a very long time.

A whole generation of people younger than them, however, would be as puzzled by an encyclopedia as they would be by Seinfeld’s puffy shirt.

After all, it has no power key, no video capability and no search engine. It just has the oddest things that need to be turned — and manually, at that.

(The Smithsonian would explain that you called these things “pages.”)

I have never been to the Smithsonian, but I’d sure like to visit one of these days. After all, I’d be among an ever-dwindling group of folks. I remember Archie Bunker’s chair. And I still happen to own an address book.

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Delta Pacers are headed to provincials with lots of momentum after capturing the Fraser Valley AAA title.

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Pacers are Valley champs

Delta takes title with come-from-behind win, move on to provincials as No. 2 seed

MARK BOOTH

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The Delta Pacers are Fraser Valley AAA boys volleyball champions for the first time in 17 years.

The Ladner high school capped a magical week with a thrilling comefrom-behind, five-set victory over the Earl Marriott Mariners last Friday night in South Surrey.

The Pacers now head to the upcoming B.C. “AAA” Championships (Nov. 29 to Dec. 2) with loads of momentum and will be the No. 2 seed at the tournament. Delta has been placed in a pool for roundrobin play with Mt. Baker, Oak Bay and Earl Marriott.

The Valley final featured two of the top four ranked teams in the province but the No. 2 Mariners were considered the decisive favourite. The Pacers had gone winless against their Fraser Valley West League rival this season, including a lopsided regular season loss back in early October.

However, the No. 4 ranked team had played Marriott tough in recent encounters, including the league seeding tournament two weeks ago.

That set the stage for a terrific final.

Delta took the opening set (25-21) but the

Delta defeated Earl Marriott in the Fraser Valley finals.

Mariners answered by winning the next two (25-23, 25-19). With their backs now against the wall, the Pacers pulled out a 26-24 win to extend the match then captured the decisive set 15-13.

The post-season run is a sharp contrast to a year ago when Delta was also among the province’s top ranked teams but stumbled in consolation play at the Valleys after a heartbreaking semi-final loss to Semiahmoo and ended up sixth. That resulted in a 15th seeding at provincials and ultimately a 10thplace finish.

“This feels great.

Obviously it’s nice to get some redemption for last year but it’s even nicer to know just how well the boys are playing right now,” said head coach Carson Kauenhowen. “We have set ourselves up for success at provincials and that’s the next challenge.

The boys should be proud of what they have accomplished.”

The potential of this group was evident two years ago with a sixthplace finish at the provincial junior championships.

The tournament was not tiered and featured only

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the best teams in B.C. Seniors Markus Niebuhr, Evan Hixt and Ryan MacKenzie saw considerable floor time last season and were joined by a pair of standout Grade 11s, Jagger Schurman and Gavin Payne.

Schurman has spent much of his career, including club volleyball with Seaside, playing middle blocker. Kauenhowen recently moved him to right side and Delta suddenly has one of the most dangerous power hitters in the province.

“It’s really impressive to see the level he is

performing on the right side of the court,” added Kauenhowen. “Quote on a quote, he is a really ‘big asset’ at the net and even energy that he brings when he is on top of his game.”

Niebuhr was named tournament MVP, while Payne was named as a tournament all-star.

The Pacers set the tone for their memorable run with a pair of impressive wins on home court. They took care of Fraser Heights (25-16, 25-18, 25-13) in the quarterfinals.

It was also a convincing victory in the semifinals against Elgin Park. After a close opening set (25-20), Delta pulled away to win the second game (25-18) and then won the clincher 25-11, powered by a 13-0 run to start the set.

“Obviously Ladner is a very tight knit community and the school is very tight knit too. It shows just with the energy in the gym and just how much fun this group has together. It’s fun to be part of,” added Kauenhowen.

Ashvin Bilga and William Khuu are also key players in the Pacers rotation. Their roster also features Sean Sasaki, Sam MacFarlane, Jaicob Hastings, Tyler Semler and Mike Kaardal.

A26 The Delta Optimist November 22, 2017

JV Sun Devils reach semifinals VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES IN DELTA

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This position involves moderate, repetitive lifting, and a criminal records check. Volunteers must have a large vehicle, either a van, truck or large SUV. Please contact Carly at officemanager@deltaassist.com.

South Delta comes back from 14-0 deficit to beat Notre Dame IAN JACQUES

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The little team that could is more like the little team that can.

With a roster of 19 players, the South Delta Sun Devils junior varsity football team continues to defy the odds following a 37-14 win over Notre Dame last Thursday evening at Burnaby Lakes in the B.C. High School Football quarterfinal round.

South Delta will now take on Lord Tweedsmuir, which beat New Westminster 31-0, in the semifinal on Friday night set for a 6 p.m. kickoff at Burnaby Lakes.

The other semifinal is tomorrow night between Mt. Doug and Vancouver College.

The semifinal winners will square off in the championship Dec. 2 at BC Place.

The Sun Devils fell behind 14-0 and it looked like the Jugglers would roll to the win, but South Delta dug deep, taking a 28-14 lead with a pair of scores just before halftime.

“When we got down I

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Quarterback Ben McDonald and the SDSS junior varsity football team defeated Notre Dame 37-14 last week. just told the guys to think of it as a 0-0 game,” said coach Ray Moon. “All year long no one has given us a chance. We have the smallest roster, but we have a lot of heart and a lot of talent, so if we just

played our game I knew we had a chance.”

Notre Dame hit the field with 49 players on the sidelines.

“I said before the game that it didn’t matter that we had 19 guys and they

had 49. You only play with 11 and our 11 is pretty darn good,” Moon continued. “I think after we went down by 14 Notre Dame may have written us off, much like most people did throughout the season. We went with an empty backfield and that seemed to catch them off guard a bit.”

With the win, Moon is 4-0 this season between the JV squad and the senior Sun Devils squad at Burnaby Lakes. He hopes the run continues Friday.

“It’s going to be another stiff challenge.

Tweedsmuir knocked off a pretty good New West team, so we’ll have to play our best game again to beat them.”

Moon added that Scott Martens has been appointed as a co-head coach for the remainder of the playoffs and will become head coach next season.

He is an ex-Sun Devil player and is a new member of the SDSS teaching staff after transferring from Earl Marriott where he coached that school’s junior varsity team. He is also an ex B.C. High School Football executive.

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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT MITCHELL, John (Jack) William February 25, 1920 November 19, 2017

HANSON, Margaret Lucille (Nee Abbott) September 25th, 1925 November 10th, 2017 Margaret was born in Creelman, Saskatchewan where she lived until the age of 18 when she joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. She worked in Air Traffic Control including time spent at the Boundary Bay Airport.

Margaret had a spirited nature and loved riding her motorcycle in her youth. She was also a wonderful piano player and continued to play for her own enjoyment up until a few years ago.

Margaret married Randall Hanson who had also served in WWII with the Regina Rifle Regiment.

Margaret and Randall settled in Ladner in 1959 where they spent many happy years.

Margaret is survived by loving sons Murray (Brenda) and Neil (Brenda), 7 grandchildren; Carla, Erica, Krista, Laura, Michael, Ryan and Brittany, as well as 5 great grand children.

The family would like to thank Morgan Place Care Facility for the exceptional care and kindness given to their mother, grandmother and great grandmother over the past two years.

No service by request.

Jack passed peacefully in his sleep at the age of 97. Born and raised in Vancouver, he is lovingly remembered by his wife of 67 years Marjorie, his five sons John (Donna), Bob (Cheryl), Doug (Marilyn), Dave (Karen) and Scott (Kathy), as well as his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was the eldest of seven children, and is survived by his youngest brother George (Geo) Mitchell.

Jack is remembered as a dedicated family man who was always busy with his five sons. His passion was building and fixing and he always had projects on the go. Whether it was building a cabin in Point Roberts or repairing a vacuum, Jack’s workshop never stopped bustling and the next garage sale was forever on his mind.

After serving in the Canadian Army, he had a 35 year career with Simpson Sears working as a senior manager at locations throughout BC. Jack never turned down an opportunity to help someone. He was a caring man that believed in giving back to his community. A few of the charitable endeavours he worked on included Life Line and Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society. Jack had many close friends and touched countless lives. We will all miss this wonderful man dearly.

Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, November 23 at 2:00 pm at Delta Funeral Home, 5329 Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner, BC. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a charitable contribution to Delta Hospital Foundation in Jack’s name.

Condolences may be offered at www.deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

HAYWARD, Doreen (Nee McNerny) January 22, 1929 - November 10, 2017

Family and friends are also invited to a Celebration of Life for Doreen Hayward on Saturday, May 28, 2018 at 2580 Rose Drive, 150 Mile House. All cards or letters can be mailed to PO Box 116, 150 Mile House, BC, V0K 2G0

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She was one of five daughters to Francis William McNerny and Kathleen Frances McNerny (Savage).

She is lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Sisters Joan Baker, Jean Davies, Daughter Anne Hayward, Son Mark Hayward, Grandkids Justin, Leah, Lauren, Fawn, and Kyle. Great Grandkids Anastasia, Natalia, Abigail, Ava, Kasha, James, Sam and Rylee.

Predeceased by her Sisters Frances McNerny, Kathleen Dove and her Husband Alan Hayward.

Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life for Doreen Hayward on Saturday November 25, 2017, 1:00 PM at the Alliance Church, 4951 12th Avenue, Delta, BC.

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It’s with saddened hearts we announce the passing of Doreen Hayward, 88 years old, born at 12 Don Grange Road, East Cowes IOW England. She passed away November 10, 2017 in her sleep of old age at Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake.

Doreen, Alan, Anne and Mark came to Vancouver, Canada on May 10, 1963 and lived all over the Lower Mainland; in Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond and Tsawwassen and she ended up at 150 Mile House in her very own trailer. In September of 2017, Doreen and Anne bought property 2 doors down from Mark who recently moved to the 150 Mile House and as she loved her trailer it will be moved to that property in 2018.

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