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Volunteer group celebrating 40 years; semi-annual book sale set for next weekend

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter More than five years after he was repeatedly tasered by police at the Vancouver International Airport, the high-profile death of Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski has been ruled a homicide by the B.C. Coroners Service. In a report completed on March 20, 2013, coroner Patrick Cullinane classified the death as a homicide, caused by cardiac arrhythmia “due to or as a consequence of physical altercation in combination with multiple deployments of a conducted energy weapon.” The 40-year-old died on Oct. 14, 2007, following a 10-plus hour flight from Poland via Frankfurt, Germany, that was supposed to reunite him with his mother who lives in Kamloops. Instead, although his flight touched down at the airport at 3:15 p.m., he didn’t clear immigration until some nine hours and 30 minutes later. See Page 6

A frustrated Robert Dziekanski was tasered by police at Vancouver International Airport.

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

ehind a plain glass door next to Richmond Public Library’s Cambie branch, a group of volunteers are working by the book.

Hundreds of boxes filled with fiction and non-fiction titles—covering everything under the sun— are stacked in the space where dedicated bookworms busily sort remaining titles. The used books are destined for Thompson Community Centre, which will host the Friends of the Richmond Public Library’s semi-annual book sale next weekend—a sale so big it’s called the Whale of a Sale. “We have over 20,000 great books,” said volunteer Moreah Sinclaire on Wednesday. “We have spent all year sorting and pricing all the books that are donated by the public or that may come out of circulation from the library.” Next week, at least 700 boxes will be loaded into a truck and shipped to the community centre. Titles will then be organized on tables in preparation for the sale April 13 and 14. Book sales are key functions of the Friends, a volunteer group of library advocates and supporters formed 40 years ago. The group hosts two big sales a year—in April and October, each preceded

Matthew Hoekstra photo Alison Cormack and Laria McKee, 30-year volunteers with the Friends of the Richmond Public Library, show off some of the titles available at next weekend’s book sale.

by a mini-sale. Each sales event raises approximately $10,000, which is donated to the library for new books and equipment. “Over the past 40 years we have raised over half a million dollars that has gone back to the library,” said Sinclaire. Fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, Chinese-language books and thousands of children’s books are just some of the available offerings. And with most titles priced at a loonie or toonie, the book sales also make low-cost reading available to everyone. Sinclaire joined the Friends several years ago, unsure about

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the prospect of wading through the loads of book donations and library discards that the group

sorts and prices for its sales. But she soon discovered you can’t judge a book by its cover. “The reason I love it is you get to see all these different books that you wouldn’t ordinarily go into the library for. Books on Tai Chi, improving your health, personal development, Lance Armstrong’s book, books on painting, nutrition, whatever’s of interest,” she said. “You just open this box and here are all these books.” Since volunteers are able to borrow titles they’re interested in, Sinclaire quickly found herself bringing home a half-dozen titles each week. See Page 6

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More questions than answers for museum City again adds museum to list of future facilities, but scraps the word ‘destination’ by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Richmond council downplayed the possibility of building a $59-million, 75,000-square-foot destination museum Monday, but civic politicians also didn’t rule out a future cultural mega-project. “The nature of this motion tonight is really just to start the conversation,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “There’s a huge number of questions. There’s almost more questions than it begs answers.” Facing a fresh consultant’s report that urged Richmond to start planning the project, city council unanimously ordered senior staff to update a priority list of needed civic facilities, and ensure a museum is on it. In 2007 a museum ranked eighth on the list, which today is topped by a seniors centre and replacement buildings for Fire Hall No. 1 and Minoru Aquatic Centre, said Brodie. As for the museum’s magnitude, where it would be located, how it would be financed, when it would be built and what it would showcase—those are all unknowns. In other words, a future Richmond museum could be a hulking destination museum that hosts popular touring exhibits that aim to draw as many vis-

A design concept of a new museum in Richmond from consultant Arlington Group Planning and Architecture Inc

itors as the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver. Or it could be a community museum for nearly a fourth of the price: a $16-million facility that expands the city’s small museum at Richmond Cultural Centre. “I don’t think it can be a surprise to anybody when we have all of 2,000 square feet for our museum display space, that we want to have a conversation about the future,” said the mayor. On March 26 a council committee caused a stir by endorsing a motion to add “the proposed destination museum” to the city’s priority list. A

similar attempt was made in 2009, and would now fall in line with council’s goal to “develop a waterfront destination museum.” Letter-writers and critics had words for council, including B.C. director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Jordan Bateman who suggested it would be a “money pit for decades to come.” But before Monday’s vote, council dropped the word “destination,” leaving open the door of building a smaller facility to house local treasures. Coun. Chak Au was alone in wanting to refer the matter back to staff

for more information—information he said was needed before adding such a facility to a priority list. But Brodie said the city first needs to determine where the museum ranks. “I think if we just refer it back, it seems to accentuate what the media has been saying, that this was a done deal,” he said. “That’s not what we meant, no matter what was said.” Greg Walker, vice-chair of the Richmond Museum Society, told council that society members were “tremendously excited” about the ideas from the consultant, Arlington Group Planning and Architecture

Inc., whose museum feasibility study cost taxpayers $66,000. “It’s an outstanding document full of ideas and concepts for a Richmond museum that are exciting and inspirational and unique and fitting for the City of Richmond,” said Walker. “It’s a milestone that says the time for a museum that tells the incredible story of our city is now.” But many councillors distanced themselves from embarking on such a project. “To all my soccer playing buddies in the bar, we’re not expanding (the museum),” said Coun. Ken Johnston. “All we’re doing is putting this on a list with all of our other stuff.” Coun. Bill McNulty noted a museum is already on council’s priority list, along with 56 other projects ranging from fire halls to libraries. McNulty said he had no problem adding a museum to the list once again, but said the city has to determine what it needs and what it can afford. “I would like to have everything under the sun in this community so that it is a destination community, let alone a museum. I’d love to have it here, but we need to service the greatest number of people in this community, not those who are coming back and forth.” Coun. Harold Steves said Richmond’s other “theme park museums”—Britannia Heritage Shipyard, London Heritage Farm, the tram barn and the planned Olympic museum inside the Richmond Olympic Oval— need to be finished first. A future museum could complement those, he said, adding he favours a museum focusing on flight and space. Buy Tickets! gatewaytheatre.com Box Office 604.270.1812

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Column at Canada Line terminus is set to host public art from national, local and emerging artists by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A column in London’s famed Trafalgar Square has hosted a ship in a bottle, a rocking horse and even a model for a hotel. The Fourth Plinth, as it’s known, has been a temporary home to numerous contemporary sculptures over the past seven years, and now Richmond is poised to follow suit.

City council approved a plan Monday to issue a call for artists to enliven the Canada Line’s No. 3 Road terminus. Dubbed the Art Plinth at Brighouse Station, the city is setting aside $200,000 for five to eight temporary public art projects to be installed on a half-vacant pillar supporting the elevated guideway. Each artwork will have a budget of $25,000 to $50,000, from design to installation. Works will be mounted to a support frame and displayed for six to 12 months. “The work should not only serve as a place marker, but should question and anticipate future uses of the site and transformation of the City Centre,” reads the artist call document. Artists are welcome to submit

designs that extend upwards and outwards from the column, but not so that people can climb onto the work, the document says. The city aims to provide a platform for a mix of national, local and emerging artists, while dressing up a prominent grey column on No. 3 Road “to not make it look so ugly,” said Coun. Evelina Halsey-Brandt. “It’s been a long time coming,” she said Monday. InTransit BC, operator of the Canada Line, supports the artwork, according to the city’s public art planner Eric Fiss, “but has serious concerns about impacts on operations and maintenance” of a permanent installation. Funding for the project will come from contributions from City Centre developers.

Michael Flynn photo via Flickr Artists Ingar Dragset and Michael Elmgreen stand in front of ‘Powerless Structures Fig. 101,’ their fourmetre-high bronze sculpture of a boy astride his rocking horse in Trafalgar Square.

New plan for King George Park An expanded loop trail with distance markers is the next upgrade planned for one of Richmond’s largest community parks. On Monday staff presented council with an update of the King George Park master plan, which lays out $2.5 million in park improvements over the next 10 years. Expansion of the loop path is the first order of business, with a plan to widen the trail and add seating and shelters. The city has set aside $200,000 for improvements this year, and the East Richmond Community Association has pledged to contribute up to $50,000. Other projects—including upgrades to park edges along No. 5 and Cambie roads—will take place as funding comes available. This is the park’s first master plan update since 1994.

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Gilmore Elementary to get seismic upgrade Gilmore is sole Richmond school to receive part of $584 million in funding by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A local elementary school deemed at high risk in the event of a major earthquake will be getting some seismic upgrading for the upcoming school year. James Gilmore Elementary was the sole Richmond school listed as part of Monday’s $584 mil-

lion funding announcement by Victoria for the seismic upgrading of 45 high risk schools. Whether Monday’s news means Gilmore will be replaced, versus retro-fitted, remains unclear. But Richmond Board of Education chair Donna Sargent said she’s hoping the money from the province will be to replace the school. “We’re pleased and relieved that Gilmore is on the priority list for seismic funding today,”she said. Gilmore is on the school district’s capital plan, with an estimated price tag of $14.4 million. Staff took into account the building’s age and condition, and concluded that replacing it is the best option, Sargent said. School district staff have been working with ministry staff, Sargent said, to determine the possibilities for a replace-

ment of Gilmore, but with no confirmed funding, the next stage in the necessary work hasn’t yet begun. Last October, the Richmond Board of Education received a report detailing the results of a comprehensive re-assessment of seismic safety at schools across the province. Engineers, using the latest scientific research, improved technology and a study of recent major earthquakes around the world, re-evaluated more than 500 schools across the province. Gilmore’s assessment was upgraded to High Risk 1 (most vulnerable structure, highest risk of widespread damage) from its original classification as High Risk 2 (vulnerable structure, at high risk of widespread and structural failure, likely

not repairable after quake). Gilmore’s two-storey classroom wing addition, built in 1963 and 1964, has now been classified as High Risk 1. Other elementary schools receiving high risk classifications were: Donald E. McKay, James Thompson, Manoah Steves and Quilchena. Gilmore’s upgrades will be part of 10 seismic projects across the province for the 2013/14 school year. As far as how much is being allocated to Gilmore remains to be determined. “The exact scope and cost of each project will be determined after school districts complete their due diligence and submit the project’s scope, schedule, budget and risks to the ministry for approval,”said government caucus communications officer Gabrielle Price.

Notice of Public Hearing Monday, April 15, 2013 – 7 p.m. Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall

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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8997 (RZ 12-623032) Location/s:

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Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Two Unit Dwellings (RD1)”, to legitimize an existing non-conforming duplex and to permit the construction of a new duplex on the property. City Contact:

Erika Syvokas, 604.276.4108, Planning and Development Department ByLAw 8997

3. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 9006 (RZ 12-605932) Location/s:

11351 No. 2 Road

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Frances S Zukewich

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/C)”, to permit development of a 2-lot subdivision. City Contact:

Edwin Lee, 604.276.4121, Planning and Development Department ByLAw 9006

2. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 9005 (RZ 11-586988) Location/s:

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Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Medium Density Low Rise Apartments (RAM1)” to “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)”, to permit development of ten (10) three storey townhouse units. City Contact:

Edwin Lee, 604.276.4121, Planning and Development Department

How to obtain further information: • By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above. • On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http://www.richmond.

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ca/cityhall/council/agendas/hearings/2013.htm • At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, are also available for inspection at the Planning & Development Department at City Hall, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing April 5, 2013 and ending April 15, 2013, or upon the conclusion of the hearing. • By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604.276.4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing April 5, 2013 and ending April 15, 2013. Participating in the Public Hearing process: • The Public Hearing is open to all members of the public. If you believe that you are affected by the proposed bylaw, you may make a presentation or submit written comments at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may send your written comments to the City Clerk’s Office by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows: • By E-mail: using the on-line form at http://www. richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm • By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • By Fax: 604.278.5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/ hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604.276.4007. • All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council. It should be noted that the rezoned property may be used for any or all of the uses permitted in the “new” zone. David Weber Director, City Clerk’s Office

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City Board Open house on East Richmond’s drainage and irrigation system Richmond farmers and residents are invited to provide feedback on East Richmond’s drainage and irrigation system at an upcoming open house on Thursday, April 18 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Galleria, 6911 No. 3 Road. Introduction The City of Richmond has a rich farming history and continues to support agricultural viability. The City is updating the 2006 East Richmond Agricultural Water Supply Study for the Agricultural Land base east of Highway 99. The study will create a prioritized list of drainage and irrigation infrastructure upgrades that will support farming. Projects will be implemented through the City’s Five Year Capital Plan.

Book lovers look over the offerings at an early book sale put on by the Friends of the Richmond Library.

Plenty of cookbooks on offer From Page 1 Many of the books are in new condition—like a recent collection of cookbooks donated by an elderly woman who contacted the Friends. “They went into her tiny apartment and it was chock-a-block full of brand new, never-looked-

at cookbooks. Cartons and cartons they filled.” Alison Cormack serves as vice-chair of the group and is one of the members with a long 30-year history of volunteering. Last week, she was among those sorting and stacking volumes in boxes.

Said Cormack: “I think it’s the joy of books and getting the community involved—and getting books back out into the community for next to nothing.” The Friends welcomes new members; call the library at 604231-6422 for information.

Polish immigrant died after being tasered by cops From Page 1 In the interim, his mother waited at the airport to pick him up, unaware of what was causing the

delay and unable to communicate with him despite her best efforts. Dziekanski died “as a result of a cardiac arrhythmia

Open House An open house will be held on Thursday, April 18 regarding the East Richmond Agricultural Water Supply Study update. The project team will be available to discuss the study and to gather feedback from Richmond farmers and residents. Thursday, April 18 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. City Hall Galleria 6911 No. 3 Road Information and feedback forms are also available online at www.LetsTalkRichmond.ca. Questions? To find out more about the East Richmond Agricultural Water Supply Study update, contact Andy Bell, Project Engineer, at 604-247-4656 or andy.bell@richmond.ca.

which occurred minutes after being subjected to the deployment of a conducted energy weapon five times, and an accom-

City Board Traffic signal change advisory Commencing Wednesday, April 17, 2013 The construction of an additional crosswalk at the intersection of Garden City Road and Granville Avenue has recently been completed. This new crosswalk includes a new traffic signal and overhead advanced warning flashers for southbound to westbound vehicles along the Garden City Road and Granville Avenue transition. Southbound motorists should be prepared to stop at this location when a “walk” phase has been activated by a pedestrian and/or cyclist. Please refer to the map below for further details.

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panying physical altercation with police,” Cullinane wrote. He concluded: “Autopsy showed no significant injuries and no natural disease process that would have likely led to sudden death. The pathologist concluded that the most likely cause of death was cardiac death during restraint and noted that the mechanism in such cases is not well understood.” He added: “I classify this death as homicide. Homicide is a death due to an injury intentionally inflicted by the action of another person. Homicide is a neutral term that does not imply fault or blame.” Dziekanski was tasered in the international arrivals area of the airport “within 30 seconds from the time when of the officers attending the scene first spoke to Mr. Dziekanski.” The altercation with police was recorded on video by another passenger. Subsequent to Dziekanski’s death, an inquiry was held into the use of conducted energy weapons in 2008 and that resulted in 19 recommendations, which “have essentially been adopted directly or measures have been taken which comply with the intent of the recommendations.” According to the Police Services Division of the Ministry of Justice, the use of conducted energy weapons in B.C. by police fell from 640 cases in 2007 down to 85 in 2011.

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Popular musician and teacher Jeremy Hepner mourned by Brandon Reid Contributor The sounds of soaring guitar leads ricocheting from the band room throughout the high ceiling of the rotunda at R.A. McMath are a memory many students have of teacher Jeremy Hepner, when he plugged in his Les Paul Goldtop guitar. But the sounds that inspired so many were silenced as the popular teacher and musician passed away after a battle with cancer Sunday night. “He was an incredibly passionate, energetic teacher,” said Marie Ratcliffe, a colleague of Hepner for several years.“He was always coming up with something new—like one year it was the marching band, the next year it was a Duke Ellington tribute.” During his studies, he majored in education and classical guitar at the University of British Columbia, and

Jeremy Hepner was a musician and long-time teacher at McMath.

soon went on to teaching music for two decades while continuing his studies in jazz and music education. He also led a performing trio. He eventually became an instructor at the Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City. “Great guy, great musician. Students loved him,” said Al Klassen, President of the Richmond Teachers’

Association. “Just a fun person. It’s quite a sad day.” Sandra-Mae Luykx, a saxophonist and McMath grad, praised Hepner as an inspiration in The Richmond Review’s 30 Under 30 Edition this year: “It was because of him that I actually pursued my love of music. He is also one of the best jazz and blues guitar players I know. His passion for music is shared with all of his students! Jeremy’s inspiration and his dedication to his students’ education were crucial to me pursuing jazz/music as a career.” In a 2007 interview with The Richmond Review, Hepner said:“I just love playing so much. I love to have the guitar in my hand. I just have to do it. My wife has to have chocolate, I’ve got to play... “Music is social first. It’s fun. People go to work everyday, but musicians play. You play an instrument, you don’t work an instrument.”

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City Board Asphalt paving advisory April 8 to May 22, 2013 The City of Richmond has contracted Imperial Paving Ltd. to grind and pave the following locations in Richmond from April 8 to May 22: • 7000 Block Heather Street • Odlinwood Subdivision • Odlin Road (Carter Drive to Cul-de-sac) • 5000 Block Blundell Road • 4000 Block No.4 Road

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Work hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day. Traffic will be reduced to single-lane and there may be temporary lane closures. Delays may occur. The use of an alternate route is strongly encouraged. This work is weather dependent and dates are subject to change without notice. Questions may be directed to Wasim Memon, Supervisor, Engineering Inspections, at 604-276-4189, or visit the City’s paving program webpage at www.richmond.ca (City Services > Roads, Dykes, Water & Sewers > Construction Projects > 2013 Paving) for more information. City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000

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EDITORIAL: The lights are still on in one office in Victoria

oliticians on all sides of the provincial House are busy campaigning for the May 14 election, even though the official election period has not begun yet.

Meanwhile, over in Victoria, at least one office hasn’t turned out the lights while waiting for voters’ decision. The office of the auditor-general, which until late May is under the auspices of outgoing auditor-general John Doyle, is working harder than ever to let B.C. residents know how well or poorly government

agencies have been spending their tax dollars. In recent weeks, Doyle has issued reports on carbon credits, the process used to select SkyTrain for the Evergreen Line transit extension, governance of school districts, the air ambulance service and financial management within the legislature. His office has also done a follow-up report, looking at a number of past audits and seeing how various organizations are doing in meeting auditor-general recommendations. Doyle’s office is doing so much right now because he wants

to have outstanding matters cleared off his desk, as he returns to his native Australia to take a similar job in Victoria. However, his look at so many areas of government spending is commendable, for it highlights a very important part of governance that is frequently ignored by politicians, commentators and the public. Politicians promise new programs, and certain groups and individuals apply pressure for these programs. But when they are put in place, is the money used to run them spent wisely? In the case of Pacific Carbon Trust, it seems

almost certain that is not the case. The carbon trust has skimmed operating money from schools and hospitals for no good purpose. We all pay a lot of taxes. Many of the programs which government runs are reasonably efficient, but others are not, and there is insufficient accountability in the spending of tax dollars. Thankfully, the auditor-general is still asking hard questions, checking over the books and issuing tough and controversial reports. He’s looking out for taxpayers. Whether anyone else is remains to be seen. —Langley Times

It’s still easy being Green

B.C. Views

Tom Fletcher

his is the first of a series of policy commentaries on the four main parties contesting the 2013 B.C. election.

I’m starting with the B.C. Green Party, which has higher than usual hopes for the 2013 election. It was also the first to put out a substantial policy document, albeit one that is still being debated and altered. Green Book 2013 continues the Utopian positions that only a party with no chance of forming a government has the luxury to put forward. For example, they would double the area of parks in B.C., but take 100 years to do it. Immediately, they would almost double the carbon tax, taking it from seven to 12 cents on a litre of gasoline. Greens would extend this steeply increased carbon tax to industries such as natural gas and cement production. Leader Jane Sterk told me she expects cement producers and the like to adapt, rather than shut down as their competitive position erodes.

Green Party Leader Jane Sterk.

And what about the extra billions in carbon tax revenues? Sterk says most should continue to go to income tax reductions, as is now the case, because the purpose is to change consumption patterns, not to increase overall tax revenue. Most, but not all. “We think there is an argument to be made for putting, for a period of time, the increased revenue from the carbon tax into creating the infrastruc-

ture that allows people to benefit from a carbon tax,” Sterk said. That means transit, and potentially retrofits of homes and other buildings as well. Tax increase aside, this is essentially the NDP position too. The Greens emphasize wind and geothermal power. Sterk faces the awkward task of arguing against hydroelectric expansion. A Green government would cancel the Site C

dam project on the Peace River. Sterk says it would only serve as a subsidy to liquefied natural gas exports, which she doesn’t believe materialize as international competitors develop. The Greens’ star candidate, University of Victoria climate scientist Andrew Weaver, agrees. Both point to vast reserves of Russian gas that may well get to Asia more quickly and cheaply.

Sterk said the 35,000 existing gas wells in northern B.C. “are not going to be shut down.” Actually, in the absence of LNG exports, that is exactly what would happen to many of them. The U.S. has its own shale gas supplies, and is B.C.’s only current export customer. Converting transport trucks and BC Ferries to LNG fuel isn’t going to maintain the vast industry blooming in northern B.C. The official Green Party position is to place a moratorium on B.C. gas drilling while a comprehensive water use policy is developed. Current innovations such as reusing municipal wastewater are ignored. The Green platform also demands disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing, which the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission has already done. If one were to design a self-fulfilling prophecy that B.C.’s LNG project is doomed to fail, the Green Party platform would be a good place to start. Reading through Green Book 2013, I’m left with the impression that much of it remains calculated as a soothing message for urban voters who have been convinced it’s courageous to drive their cars down to an anti-tanker protest. If Weaver, Sterk or any other Greens get elected, it will be surfing a wave of protest votes from people weary of the B.C. Liberals and the NDP. It will not be due to the practicality or even internal consistency of their polices. It’s still pretty easy being Green.

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Sign issue speaks to the emotions Editor: In regard to Phoebe Jones letter (“There is no conspiracy to take over this country through signs,” April 3) she assures us there is no conspiracy to take over this country through signs. Whew! That’s a relief. Here I thought all the signs that I couldn’t make heads or tales of were saying “Meeting at $8 (code) Richmond Oval TODAY!” My mixed feelings were unjustified about this imaginary conspiracy. Mixed because, first I was glad somebody was using the oval but at he same time to what purpose was it being used? A silent takeover? Wait-a-minute! Ms Jones has been here 40 years she stated—take a look around! Some sort of passive takeover happened! Or is it my silly imagination? It’s always getting the best of me. It’s a fashion craze! All the kids are dying their hair black now a days. All this is meant to be taken tongue in cheek (not a luncheon special—not meant to be taken seriously). But Ms. Jones, do you really want to address our concerns (language bylaw on signage) as

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Editor: I want to acknowledge my wholehearted agreement with Geraldine Wray (Letters, March 27) on the subject of the Railway Avenue “greenway.” Geraldine is absolutely right. We have no need of another manufactured trail. It has been the way it is for a long time and we have no problem with it. I happen to live near the trail and enjoy the natural green space. If our city councillors are anxious to spend more money (as usual) the return of the Steveston tram is a wonderful idea. Easier access to our favourite village without worrying about parking spaces and fees and a lovely tourist attraction too. For heaven’s sake, try asking us what we want instead of paving over yet another loved part of Richmond. Wendy Beckett Richmond

imaginary? This whole ‘something to do about nothing’ is really dismissive! Just as dismissive as city council was on this issue. You based your seven point letter (to the 1,000-or-so people who signed to regulate language on signs) questioning them on reality and common sense not emotion. Them that signed the letter were to hold their emotion on signage but all the while you asked us for emotion for the non-English speaking, having to give up so much, unable to learn any language at midaged, immigrants with limited business possibilities and that lack confidence to attract new markets. We share emotions; you share emotions. Without emotions this whole Letters to the Editor thing would be empty—no, filled with more advertising! And we don’t want that! So it’s not that any of us have a chip on our shoulder ( again not a luncheon thing), it’s that we passionately care for what we see happening in our community. As do you. To be continued. I’m sure! Bob Niles Richmond

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Respect the official languages Editor: I wish to comment on the business sign issue recently discussed in the review. I am immigrant from Germany arrived in Richmond in 1972 lived and worked in Richmond. I was proud to practice the English I learned at high school and improve it by joining the English speaking community. I was proud to become a Canadian citizen six years later. The Canadian community welcomed me with open arms and to this day I feel proud that my effort to learn both official languages French and English have opened so many doors over the years . I worked overseas for several years and returned to Richmond in 1997 to find that Richmond had changed to a degree that I regretted when I first returned the sleepy suburb of Vancouver had turned into a busy place with so much more choice to shop and eat. I enjoy living in Richmond but find that we should not lose the heritage of the folks that built this town and respect them and please add at least one of Canada’s official languages when we promote our businesses in Richmond. I respect other people’s culture and enjoy the diversity, but let’s show a little compassion for our forefather’s and all the other folks we share this great place with. Uli Metz Richmond

Dog owners leashed? Editor: In regards to your article about the new off-leash areas on March 27: Where else than in our beautiful, unique city of Richmond would anyone come up with the idea to keep dog owners on a leash, even muzzled in some cases? Grant you, it would be the fastest solution to preventing littering of dog—you know what, because who as a dog owner would like to continue living in Richmond from hereon in? Great April Fools’ Day joke, just a bit early. Ursula Graf Richmond

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Sharing Farm needs a new heart Base of operations must be demolished by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The base of operations for The Sharing Farm in Terra Nova, which supplies more than 12,000 pounds of fresh produce annually to hundreds of needy local families, is destined to be demolished. Gretchen Frazer, spokesperson for The Sharing Farm Society, said rats and mould have taken hold in the garage, meaning a planned roof replacement has been put on hold. Instead, the society is looking at a much heftier tab—in the neighbourhood of $100,000—for replacing the roughly 1,000-square-foot building, which over the years has become the hub of operations for the facility. Outgoing manager Kareno Hawbolt and her replacement, James Gates, manage more than 1,000 annual volunteers using the garage as the base of operations. Those efforts led last year to 12,000 pounds of the“freshest and most nutritious fruits and vegetables donated to needy families throughout the city,” the society said on its website (sharingfarm.ca). This week, staff at the farm donned hazardous materials suits and respirators to clean up items that have

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been in storage in the garage for some time, wiping away rat droppings, dust and mold from the items which will be salvaged. But there’s not enough money in their budget to replace the building, and they’re hoping to receive some help from the community. They’re looking for local professionals and businesses to help design the structure, provide building supplies, such as lumber, windows, doors, roofing material, electrical work and suppleis, lighting and plumbing, as well as labour for construction.

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Martin van den Hemel photo The Sharing Farm manager, James Gates, outgoing manager Kareno Hawbolt, and field co-ordinator Sasha Faminoff, donned haz-mat suits while cleaning up the contents of the farm’s garage, which has become infested with rats. The garage will soon be demolished, but the future for a replacement is clouded in financial uncertainty.

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Minus the garage, the farm’s capacity to handle produce has been drastically reduced, and that ultimately means local families are losing out at the Richmond Food Bank, Richmond Family Place, and community meals, Frazer said. “It’s a huge deal. Right now we’re going to have a situation where we don’t have an indoor location to put the cooler at all.” To help with the replacement effort, contact the Sharing Farm by calling 604-227-6210 or e-mailing them at info@sharingfarm.ca

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An elegant dinner, fashion show and silent auction, the annual Nite of Hope is a Richmond tradition that continues to give and inspire. And to grow. The 2013 James Bondinspired Casino Royale event, the 15th annual version of Nite of Hope, was held April 4 at River Rock Casino Resort and featured Juno Award-winning R&B/soul recording artist Jully

Black. This year’s event raised $206,000 for the BC Yukon chapter of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. “It was an outstanding evening,” said Shelley Leonhardt, a longtime member of the Nite of Hope executive committee, all of whom graciously volunteer their time. Black, who has herself had a scare with breast cancer, “showed a real human side and was clearly moved by the whole evening,” added Leonhardt. “And her performance, there are no words to explain it. Everyone loved her, and took home one of her CDs as a gift.” Great Canadian Casino’s Howard Blank was the celeb-

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Don Fennell photo Samantha Jaune (centre) at last weekend’s Green Challenge event.

neighborhood Kin’s store with the proceeds going to support the Canadian Cancer Society. Jaune, 33, began the competition weighing 247 pounds and is now at 237. Her target weight when the challenge is complete is 231 pounds, but she’s hoping to do “a bit better than that.” “With 13 weeks it’s a realistic challenge with realistic goals that can be achieved,” she says. “It’s helped keep us on track and feeling successful. They call us challengers, but it doesn’t really feel like that. We’re all supporting each other. This is

the first year Kin’s has had this, but I think they will be able to keep it going year after year and help a lot of people. It’s made me more aware of what I’m eating and how much I’m moving. I want to continue to keep in shape and set a proper path for the rest of my life.” Jaune is one of 13 participants throughout the Lower Mainland who have kick-started their goal to a healthy lifestyle. One of them will win a cruise in the Kin’s Greens Challenge. •See richmondreview. com for a video that goes with this story.

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Don Fennell photo Richmond Chucker Spencer Rankin leaves no doubt that it’s an out at third base, which helped to set up a dramatic 4-3 extra-inning victory over the Victoria Red Eagles last Saturday at Blundell Field. The Chuckers also won the first game of the Bantam AAA doubleheader 5-4 in extra innings. Richmond City Baseball’s official opening day is set for this Saturday at noon at Latrace Field.

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Richmond Bantam AAA Chuckers have high expectations for 2013 season by Don Fennell Sports Editor It’s said there is no substitute for experience, which is why with seven returning players the Richmond Chuckers are favourites to win the provincial Bantam AAA baseball championship this season. But longtime Chuckers’ manager Alex Klenman shudders at the suggestion, recognizing the players don’t need any more pressure than what their own expectations bring. Besides, he notes there are at least three other teams in the competitive Lower Mainland league that are also in the mix including the Vancouver Mounties, Cloverdale Spurs and TriCity Indians. Klenman says Vancouver is a scrappy club whose style usually translates into more wins than losses, while Cloverdale showed well in the pre-season and Tri-City is

always tough with an experienced coaching staff and one of the better players in the province at the under-15 age group. But, acknowledges Klenman, there’s no doubt having so many players back from last year’s team, which went 34-29 overall and 2-2 at the provincials, is a huge advantage for the Chuckers. “These players have worked hard in the off-season now for two years and have a full season of AAA under their belts, so experience is our main strength,” he says. “We are also fairly deep on the mound and Tyler Hoefer is one of the best 15-year-old pitching prospects in B.C. He’s topped out at over 50 kilometers per hour already, and he throws strikes.” Isaiah Hayes and Mitchell Rennie are two big, strong lefties who are capable of winning a game any time they take to the mound. And Ryder Mavis is a six-footer

who has made the jump from Richmond City Baseball’s Peewee AAA team. “He throws hard and throws strikes,” says Klenman, adding “Mackenzie Marquis also has a great arm and has worked hard to develop secondary pitches. He’s got movement and he’s deceptive.” James Hardy is another sixfooter who transferred from Aldergrove after spending two fall ball and two winter seasons with Richmond. “All told we have nine or 10 guys who can pitch and with all the three- and fourgame weekends we play, we’re positioned to handle the workload,” Klenman says. “Pitching and defence wins championships— along with timely hits—so when our defence rounds into form I think we’ll be tough to beat over the

course of a tournament.” The Chuckers’ enviable pool of talent is certainly not limited to the mound, however. They boast two solid catchers in Spencer Rankin and Noah Or, who also play in the infield. Rankin has a strong arm and hits with power, putting up great numbers last season as a rookie. Or graduated from last year’s Peewee AAA team and has really impressed the coaching staff with a top-shelf work ethic while crafting his swing. He’s off to a sizzling start at the plate, picking up where he left off last fall. There’s plenty of power of the dish too, featuring the likes of Logan Newman and Marc Ashford. Newman has sprinter-like speed, needing only 3.5 seconds to reach first base from home plate. Ashford, a middle infielder who can also pitch if need-

ed, has shown to be clutch with the bat and last season had several big hits at crucial times. This season he’s picked up where he left off, driving in the winning run in extra innings against Victoria in last weekend’s opening game. Mitchell Rennie is another impact player who will anchor the middle of the order. And at six-foottwo, 185 pounds it’s a sure bet he’ll knock more than a few balls out parks this season, says Klenman. The 2013 Chuckers also feature promising Brayden Carpenter and Nathan Nerona. The AAA Chuckers are one of two Bantam teams in the Richmond City Baseball Association this season. While practising alongside the AAA club and running similar systems, the AA Chuckers are coached by Cameron Frick, Jon Fenn and Steve Chatzispiros. “We felt that establishing and maintaining a direct re-

lationship between AAA and AA will help more first-year players graduate to the AAA program as second-year players,” says Klenman. “And we felt a more performanceoriented AA program will provide a greater developmental platform for secondyear players that will aid in their transition from Bantam AA to potentially our Midget AAA Chuckers or to Junior Premier. Adds Klenman: “Basically first-year AA players will find less barrier to entry into AAA as second-year players, and second-year AA players will receive similar developmental opportunities as AAA kids, and that will help them move on to higher levels of play the following season.” The AAA Chuckers are currently 2-0 in league play and 6-0 overall including preseason games. Their next scheduled game is 6 p.m. Thursday versus Tri-City at Blundell Field.

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’Eyes look to hoist fifth Cyclone Taylor Cup Provincial Junior B hockey championship begins Thursday in Comox Valley by Don Fennell Sports Editor The Richmond Sockeyes’ drive for five begins

Thursday at the Comox Valley Sports Centre as the Pacific Junior Hockey League winners face off against the Victoria Cou-

gars (Vancouver Island league playoff titlists) in the opening game of the 2013 Cyclone Taylor Cup provincial Junior B championship series. Game time is 3:30 p.m. The winner of the Cyclone Taylor Cup advances to the Keystone Cup Western Canadian cham-

pionship April 18 to 21 in St. Malo, Man. Just two seasons ago, in 2010-11, the Sockeyes placed fourth in the Cyclone Taylor Cup tournament following a 3-0 loss to Kootenay league champion Osoyoos when the tournament was played in Fernie.

Richmond last won the Cyclone Taylor Cup in 2009, when they hosted the event, and also earned provincial titles in 1992, 2003 and 2004. While Richmond coach Aaron Wilbur says the opportunity for a fifth B.C. title is attractive, it’s not something the players are

talking about. “We’re looking at this as a chance for all the guys in the room to win their first cup together,” he explains. “We’ve worked really hard as a group this year and earned the right to be here just like the other teams have. When you win a championship to-

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Sockeyes face four games in four days From Page 18

The Sockeyes’quick work resulted in a two-week layoff, something the team is not accustomed to. But it also allowed several players time to heal minor injuries and for defencemen Jordan Andrews and Derek Hughes to be completely healthy. While coaches are always wary to alter a winning lineup, Wilbur says the two dmen bring a lot to the table, particularly when it comes to defending. Throughout their time off, Wilbur has been elated with the Sockeyes’ ability to stay focused, led

by the leadership group headed by captain Sam Chichak and assistants Jeremy Hamaguchi and Rudi Thorsteinson. “We’re raring to go (although) the nature of playing four games in four days, including afternoon games, maybe changes your strategy a bit in terms of how you manage ice time,” Wilbur says. “I’m not a huge believer in momentum, but certainly we want to find our game as quickly as possible and get into a rhythm.” Richmond’s toughest challenge at the Cyclone Taylor Cup, at least in the

Sockeyes at the Cyclone Taylor Cup BC JUNIOR B HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP THURSDAY, APRIL 11 •Richmond (Pacific Junior Hockey League) vs. Victoria (Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League), 3:30 p.m. FRIDAY, APRIL 12 •Richmond (PJHL) vs. Comox Valley (hosts), 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 13 •Richmond (PJHL) vs. Castlegar (Kootenay), 3:30 p.m. SUNDAY, APRIL 14 •Third vs. Fourth, 10:30 a.m. *First vs. Second, 2:30 p.m. *All games at Comox Valley Sports Centre

round-robin portion, may well come in its first game against Victoria. The Cougars, which lost the 2012 title to the Abbotsford Pilots 4-3 in overtime, have been virtually flawless this season. Of their three regular-season losses, just one was in regulation time as they compiled 94 points in 49 games. They lost just twice in adding the VIJHL playoff title, sweeping the Comox Valley Glacier Kings (hosts of this week’s Cyclone Taylor Cup) in four games in the final. The Sockeyes and Cougars share similar offensive traits. Led by Dean Allison (59 points in 44 games), the Sockeyes scored 197 goals—100 more than they allowed—in 44 regular-season games, while the Cougars, led by Brody Coulter’s 39 goals and 79 assists, outscored their opposition 280-98 in 49 games. A hard-working, lunch bucket-style team, the host Glacier Kings, second in their division during the regular season at a game under .500 (22-23-3), caught fire in the playoffs to reach the final. Tyson Rennie was their leading scorer with 48 points in 48 games. The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is being repre-

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Back in Motion Rehab Inc. seeks a F/T Administrative Assistant for our busy Richmond office, to provide administrative support to Back in Motion programs and services. DUTIES INCLUDE: - General reception; greeting visitors - Answering & directing calls - Booking appointments, office space and interpreters - Setting up files and updating databases - Assisting staff with administrative requests & back up support - Maintaining office equip. and general cleanliness of facilities - Distributing mail, filing & faxing - Providing admin support for programs - Liaising with staff members and clients - Other duties, as required REQUIREMENTS: Top notch computer skills in: - Microsoft Office programs and database systems. - Post secondary clerical training with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, incl prof. and polite phone manner. - Flexible team player with strong organizational skills and ability to focus, multitask and prioritize in a busy environment. - Positive attitude, strong initiative, solution-focused and detail oriented. - Outstanding customer service a must! - Minimum 1 year admin exp. To apply, please forward resume and cover letter to: hr@backinmotion.com or fax to: 778-728-0241 by April 24th. Please state “Richmond Admin Assistant” in the subject line and where you saw this posting in your cover letter. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Flea market at Minoru Place Activity Centre

Linda Wu, Sonia Leung and Helen Ho.

Shirley Parker, president of the Minoru Seniors Society.

Michael, Melody and Christine Yang.

Minoru Seniors Society hosts bargain hunters Kim and Aurora Puno.

Around Town Amanda Oye

he Minoru Place Activity Centre was transformed into a treasure trove full of trinkets last Saturday for the Minoru Seniors Society’s third annual flea market.

Maria and Dennis Vandenhooff.

The place was packed with people throughout the day, many leaving carrying bags full of great

finds. “It’s a very big success,” said Shirley Parker, president of the Minoru Seniors Society. “We knew a lot of people would come, but it (was) very, very full in there.” The event has been popular since it began, not only for shoppers but also for people wanting to sell their stuff. The more than 60 tables that the centre set up for people to sell gently used and handmade items were sold out this year and there was a waiting list for people hoping to get space. Those who were lucky enough to get a table sold a little bit of everything. “There (was) quite a variety in there,”

Parker said. “There (were) people bringing in knitting and crafts, odds and ends, and lots of jewelry … lots of things that people would sell at a garage sale.” The money raised by selling tables for the event will go to the Minoru Seniors Society.

Jim McLees and Hing Ho.

Amanda Oye covers the social scene for The Richmond Review. Her column appears every Wednesday. She may be reached at amanda. oye@telus.net.

“It’s a very big success.” — Shirley Parker

Kay Lau.

Earth Day Reuse Challenge The excitement is building!

Got a great idea on how to ‘Go Green’ & reuse old items? Let us know about it and you could have your idea published in the Richmond Review and win a $100 Gift Certificate to spend at Lansdowne Centre. Enter online at www.richmondreview.com/contests from April 5-17, 2013. 5300 No. 3 Road in Richmond • Lansdowne Canada Line Station • Customer Service: 604-270-1344 Find us at lansdowne-centre.com and on Facebook & Twitter.

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Join the ﬁght against cancer!

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