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of Wakayama, Japan, who held the highest degree in karate, urged for karate to be offered at the martial arts centre, and wrote a letter to then Richmond Mayor Henry Anderson making this request. At the time, only keno and judo were being taught there. Wakayama and Richmond had just launched its sister-city relationship, and that request was one of the first exchanges between the two leaders, Kojima says. And so in 1973, karate was intro-
duced at the centre, thanks to the generosity of those from the kendo and judo communities who fundraised for the building. Today, there are examples of three generations of members at the judo club. And with five original members still active, Kojima wonders if there’s anything else quite like it in Canada. The club has a rich winning tradition, which started in those early days. The club won tournaments all over
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has brought families together, and helped forge life-long friendships. Today, the club has 150 members. And by his rough calculations, more than 6,000 members have participated over the years. “I think we’re a very unique club,” Kojima says of having a club this old, with five members from those first days. It was in 1972 when the Steveston Judo Club entered its current home, the Steveston Martial Arts Centre. He recalls how the then-mayor
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Ed went on to say that for many local residents, the Steveston Seafood House was “the restaurant to go to for a really good meal.”
To celebrate this auspicious 35th anniversary, Steveston Seafood House is offering a mouthwatering four-course dinner sourced from 100% Oceanwise and B.C. products (with or without wine pairings). For more information or to send your memories and/or photos for a chance ,to win a fabulous chef’s dinner for you and nine of your closest friends, visit www.stevestonseafoodhouse. com.
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“Steveston was a lot different back then,” says Ed, who with his wife Marianne and 13-year-old daughter Sydney, still celebrates special occasions and milestones at the restaurant. “I can still picture as an 11-year-old always loving the dessert trolley.”
Kudos goes to interior designer, Michelle Hermans (Michellehermansdesign.com), for capturing the essence of the eatery and of Steveston. ,“Michelle was somehow able to convey the spirit and feeling of Steveston and translate it into a modern material expression,” says Shane, who also credits his wife Jaymie for her countless hours working behind the scenes in the restaurant to ensure both customers and staff are happy. In addition, Shane attributes much of the restaurant’s success to the great team, both in the kitchen and on the floor, who make each and every customer’s visit a memorable one.
If that’s indeed the case, then the local club has created thousands of good citizens since first opening its doors in 1953. The judo club is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and Kojima and four others were among the 80 original students when the club was founded by Tom Doi, Seiichi Hamanishi, Takeo Kawasaki, Kunji Kuramoto, Yukio Mizuguchi, Frank Sakai, Kanezo Tokai, Soichi Uyeyama, Harry Kuramoto and Lanky Mizuguchi. Kojima, Art Nishi, Martin Kuramoto, Isao Kuramoto and Hap Hirata were the first Japanese judokas to be trained in the art of judo in Steveston. Kojima recalls those humble days in the 1950s, when members utilized the materials at hand to fabricate their outfits. 100 pound rice sacks were made into pants, and canvas was used for their tops. Sawdust from the Eburne saw mill in Vancouver—normally reserved for home heating—was used on the floors, as were tatami straw mats. “We made do by improvising. We had no money and there was no waste.” Kojima said the philosophy of respect for others has always been at the forefront of judo instruction. “I think we’ve been able to accomplish that,” he says of continuing to teach that lesson. Indeed, like other sports, judo The City of Richmond’s Move for Health Week initiative is presented by Shaw Communications, with support from BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) and Healthy Families BC and with the Richmond Review as a media partner. Move for Health Week activities are delivered in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health, the Richmond School District, the City’s Community Association partners and local sports organizations.
One customer who has been frequenting the Steveston Seafood House since its inception is longtime Richmond resident, Ed Dowling. He vividly remembers as an 11-year-old getting dressed up and heading with his family for dinner at the “new” Steveston Seafood House.
“I was very impressed by Ken’s attention to detail … nothing was too large or small to address.”
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“We are asking people to submit their favourite Steveston Seafood House stories and/or photos for a chance to win a chef’s dinner for 10,” says Shane (see the website for details). It’s estimated that since this historic eatery opened its doors, more than one million meals have been served and enjoyed.
Recently, the award-winning restaurant received a facelift. The renovation included interior improvements such as a fresh coat of paint, new chairs and linen, two wall-mounted eight-foot long modern fireplaces, art work and stunning contemporary chandeliers and light fixtures. Shane thanks Ken Yoshikawa, founder of Richmond’s Trendsetter Homes, for the outstanding restoration work.
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Today, it still stands proudly as an award-winning restaurant for such dishes as its clam chowder and seafood jambalaya. To commemorate its 35th anniversary and its new look, owner/ proprietor Shane Dagan is asking its longtime loyal clientele to share photos and favourite memories on its website.
In addition, the well-thought out wine list showcases some of the best VQA wines from the Okanagan, as well as a good selection of Old and New world wines from across the globe.
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Few, however, have become proud landmarks like the Steveston Seafood House. Delicious locally sourced seafood, excellent service and great ambience are part of the draw for thousands of locals and visitors annually. The restaurant is recognized as one of best fine dining restaurants in the village, offering a wide assortment of Ocean Wise seafood and west coast cuisine in an intimate setting, just minutes away from the waterfront.
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As might have been expected, its location near the Fraser River and the quaintness of the village brought with it a boom, and, with it, saw the opening of many restaurants over the last few decades.
“We have decided to do away with the thick cream sauces and heavily seasoned vegetables and instead focus on the natural taste of the items themselves,” says Shane. You would do yourself a disservice not to have someone at your table order the Smoked Alaskan Black Cod or the Qualicum Bay Seared Scallops, both which promise to tantalize all of your senses and guaranteed to be some of the best seafood dishes you will ever find.
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Its property had a long history of successful business dating back to the mid-1940s. The structure was originally built as a variety shop, where children eagerly bought penny candy and bubblegum, and was later converted into the Steveston Equipment Store. For a few years in the early seventies the building stood vacant until it started its new life as the Steveston Seafood House.
“We are blessed to be living in the Pacific Northwest with an abundance of fresh food,” says Shane. “There’s just such a wonderful selection of seafood, meat, grains, produce and fruit to choose from, there’s little reason to go outside of B.C.” This spring, the menu will be heavy on locally sourced spot prawns, halibut and wild salmon served simply.
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Economy rises to top for Steveston candidates ‘We don’t need more ideas from old people,’ says new challenger by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Young people hold the solution to a sluggish economy, a candidate running in Richmond-Steveston told a business crowd Wednesday. “We need to listen to people who are young and ask them and get their ideas. We don’t need more ideas from old people with grey hair,” said Mike Donovan, addressing a Canada Asia Pacific Business Association forum moderated by the grey-haired Thomas Wu. Donovan represents the Unparty, which he founded with his wife and Richmond Centre candidate Chanel Donovan. His party takes no positions on issues, only advocates for local assemblies aimed at consensus decision-making. John Yap, the Liberal incumbent in the riding, had a different view, telling a lunchtime crowd at Shiang Garden Restaurant that confidence is necessary for economic growth. “The way you do that is by ensuring that business feels it’s welcome,” he said, adding that takes consistent, competitive policies and a low-tax environment. “You contrast that to what we hear from Adrian Dix and the NDP when they talk one time about having principles about Kinder
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Morgan [pipeline expansion] and then changing their minds. This is not how you build confidence.” Yap’s NDP opponent, Scott Stewart, said market growth requires a stable environ-
ment and a budget “that we can believe in.” “We need the people, business, to have confidence. We made out our financial plan well before the remainder of our platform,” he said. “There
will be no surprises under an NDP government. Our tax plan has been announced. It will be stable. We will create jobs by creating a skills training program that’s workable that will help our youth get
the skills they need for the future to work in the businesses to provide a stable economy.” Richmond-Steveston’s B.C. Conservative challenger, Carol Day, said the Liberals have brought in four straight bud-
get deficits, adding the NDP aims to raise taxes. Day said her party will spend smarter. Said Day: “Only the BC Conservatives are 100 per cent behind the business community.”
Unions ‘depleting our treasury,’ charges business group ‘We need stable agreements and to honour those agreements,’ counters NDP candidate by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Unions came under attack at a lunchtime election forum Wednesday, as candidates were asked what they’d do to limit powers of unions and their “over-zealous demands.” Hosted by the Richmond-based Canada Asia Pacific Business Association, a Shiang Garden Restaurant crowd of 150 heard B.C.’s unionized workforce “pretty much controls a large percentage of our day-to-day essential needs.” “Over the past decade, these forces were always on the news, striking or walked off from their jobs demanding more money,”said moderator Thomas Wu, in a preamble to one of the association’s three prepared questions for candidates. “With the slowdown (in the) economy and government incomes shrunken, the amount of money in the treasury is smaller, yet these forces still do their round of strikes year in year out, depleting our treasury more and more.” Richmond-Steveston NDP candidate Scott Stewart wondered aloud why the question was asked. He noted approximately 30 per
cent of the workforce in B.C. is unionized— fifth in Canada—and said businesses know that agreements with workers must be honoured. “We need to reach stable agreements with the workers, we need to keep them on the job and we need to honour those agreements,” said Stewart, among 10 of 19 candidates who attended the event. “Just like in business, when you reach an agreement you must honour that agreement. That’s a stable platform.” The Canada Asia Pacific Business Association formed in 1993. Its mandate, according to the association’s website, is to develop bilateral trade and commerce between Canada and the Asia Pacific region. Linda Reid, the Liberal incumbent in Richmond East, said in her eight years at the cabinet table, the government successfully negotiated hundreds of contracts without disruption. “It’s balance in terms of how you achieve the services that British Columbians have come to rely on—and I spent years as a teacher. There was more labour disruption under a New Democratic government than ever under a Liberal government in the province of British Columbia.” Fellow Liberal incumbent John Yap, running against Stewart in Richmond-Steveston, added that if the NDP forms government, they’ll “make it easier for unions to become organized by taking away the secret ballot.” “It’s important to have balance, and right
now we have that with the union relations with business.” While in government the Liberals made a secret ballot mandatory for employees during drives for union certification. NDP labour critic Shane Simpson has said his party is considering reversing that. A recent news release from the Coalition of B.C. Businesses suggested most British Columbians don’t want changes to current employment policies promised by the NDP. Citing a survey of 600-person survey, coalition chair Mark von Schellwitz said in a news release: “This is a clear indication that the NDP’s labour platform is out of sync with the wishes of average British Columbians.” The B.C. Federation of Labour, meanwhile, says current “loopholes” in labour laws have given “unscrupulous employers the ability to undermine the right of workers to belong to unions.”On its website, the federation says the Liberals have“steadily made labour laws unfair and unbalanced.” B.C. Conservative candidate Carol Day, running in Richmond East, noted that her party has pledged to ban public donations from unions to electoral parties. “That means unions can no longer buy elections, and I think that’s a critical thing,” she said. The NDP has also promised to ban corporate and union political donations. Voters go to the polls to elect a new provincial government May 14.
Matthew Hoekstra photo Richmond-Steveston Liberal incumbent John Yap speaks to the crowd.
Matthew Hoekstra photo Richmond-Steveston Conservative candidate makes a point during the all-candidates debate.
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City Board Asphalt paving advisory May 6 to June 15, 2013 The City of Richmond has contracted Imperial Paving Ltd. to grind and pave the following locations in Richmond from May 6 to June 15: • Seahurst Subdivision • 4000 Block Garden City • Southdale Road • 3000 Block Viking Way
• 9000 Block Ferndale Road • 6000 Block No. 2 Road • Cityhall Frontage - No. 3 Road south bound lanes (park road to No. 3 Road)
Work hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m on weekdays, and 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m on weekends. 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).
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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Supporters of a massive volunteer effort to help rebuild the lives of a local family gathered at Steveston Community Centre Wednesday to mark another chapter of Project Emily. Unveiled was a 15-minute video, created by Brock Newman and posted to YouTube Thursday, telling the story of Emily de Boer, a Lord Byng Elementary student whose life was unexpectedly turned upside down. On Feb. 14, 2011 a surgical attempt to correct a spine curvature left Emily a paraplegic. Brian Williams, owner of Ashton Service Group and the man behind Project Emily, appeals for support from the community in the video. Williams is leading a team that’s building a new accessible home in Richmond for the de Boer family. “With the support of local businesses and individuals we’re on the right path. I’m just here today to ask if you would be so kind to help us with some monetary donations in order to get this project completed and to get the family moved in for Christmas, which is our promise,”says
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EDITORIAL: Separating the good candidates from the bad
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andidates committed to connecting with voters this election campaign are knocking on doors. Lots of them.
And at the doorstep, it’s easy to sort out the candidates who are committed to their riding and those who are in the race just for a comfy chair in Victoria or helicopter rides to a cabinet table. Simply put, good candidates know their riding. Good candidates won’t tell you about the need to replace aging school infrastructure or that health care wait lists are unacceptable. They won’t talk about the need for more rapid transit or debate the future of the carbon tax. They also won’t speak of the need to boost our forestry and mining industries to ensure British Columbia continues to enjoy the confidence of investors. All are important issues, sure. But let the leaders sort that out. Voters who really care how many dollars will be invested in this program or that program are free
Digging Deep Jim Wright
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Matthew Hoekstra photo Ping Chan of the BC Excalibur Party, running in East Richmond, addresses a lunchtime crowd Wednesday.
constituents and what they can do to help them. Listen closely. Read campaign
literature. And consider what kind of politician you’d like to represent your neighbourhood.
Bridge for Port Metro or MasseyPlus for us?
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to study platforms of the parties, most of which lay this out on websites and campaign literature. Besides, party leaders are trumpeting these facts throughout the campaign, which is dutifully followed by hordes of news media. Local candidates who deserve support are ones who talk about Richmond-Steveston, Richmond Centre and Richmond East. When asked about education on the doorstep, good candidates will talk about needed upgrades to James Gilmore Elementary. When asked about health care, they’ll talk about the need to expand Richmond Hospital. When asked about transit, they’ll talk about a lack of bus service on River Road and Mitchell Island. And when it comes to economic growth, good candidates will talk about how to lure more high-tech firms to a city with a record high office vacancy rate. Some candidates running for election May 14 know their stuff because they care about their community. Others aren’t near as familiar with their potential
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s you may recall, the Massey Tunnel liquefaction upgrade and the new Steveston Interchange were meant to happen long ago. The tunnel “replacement” project is a chance to get them done.
The project is also a chance to go back to the future. In 1955, ’91 and ’95, there were comparative studies of bridge and tunnel options for the South Arm highway crossing. For the first way to add to the crossing, all three studies
came to the same answer: add a two-lane “tube.” Still makes sense! Note: The structure of the Massey Tunnel is an “immersed tube,” but it’s seen as a pair of two-lane tubes. The third two-lane tube would be a bit to the east but still in the Highway 99 corridor and conceptually “Massey Tunnel.” To keep it simple, let’s see the enhanced tunnel as MasseyPlus. Let’s say it goes ahead. It’s quick and smooth to add the third tube, which replaces the older tubes in turn while they’re refurbished. Within four years from start to finish, the six-lane MasseyPlus is serving well. It’s seismically sound and excels in bad weather. It’s great for ecology, agriculture and appearance. It limits traffic noise and greenhouse gas. It also enables a flexible future. If need be, for instance, a fourth tube can be added later. As the 1955 study shows, being able to add like that can even save money. That thorough study favoured circular tubes (see sketch). The rectangular structure we got is fine too, but the dug-out
This circular-tube tunnel design is from the 1955 study of options for the proposed highway crossing at Deas Island. The diagram shows steel tube clad with reinforced concrete. Jim Wright suggests that a current version might be good for MasseyPlus.
shore where its sections were made is now the BC Ferries upkeep cove. I’m told that shipbuiders’ drydocks can be used instead, at least with the circular design. Fortunately, circular tubes withstand external force best, with good effects for strength and cost. A current version of what’s shown might work for
MasseyPlus. In any case, the Garden City Conservation Society board supports adding two lanes for better transit. The mode can be light rail, buses or HOVs (high-occupancy vehicles). If it’s reliable, pleasant and economical to use, it will prosper. In contrast to MasseyPlus, the slug’s-pace sce-
nario that caters to Port Metro Vancouver would demolish the tunnel after building a megabridge above it. And Mayor Malcolm Brodie has pegged the price at $3.3 billion or more. High bridge clearance would combine with deepened channel to let big ships go east. But the tunnel isn’t the shallowest point in the channel, which would have to be deep the whole way to distant docks. Imagine the dredging! As megabridge users, we’d be hit with endless tolls to fund the means to port sprawl, with total waste of Massey value. And Port Metro would have more cause to buy up Agricultural Land Reserve farmland for its port land bank, as it did in Richmond with the fertile Gilmore Farm. We’ve endured the tunnel non-action for too long. We don’t deserve zero-gain waste. We do deserve MasseyPlus. Jim Wright is president of the Garden City Conservation Society. His father was a partner in Crippen Wright Engineering, which did the 1955 study.
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Letter confuses insecurity with residents’ genuine concerns for their city Editor: Re: ”The sign language debate is a sign of fear,” Letters, April 19. Letter-writer Raymond Lin seems very confused when comparing Canadian fears of foreign invasion to Chinese lack of fear of foreign invasion, as there is no invasion of China
by anybody. On the contrary millions are deserting the Chinese paradise, that Lin claims it to be, every year to seek a peaceful and less threatening life for themselves and their families. Until Lin returns to this mainland China of very confident cultural people, who believe nothing or nobody can
change their way of life, his words will ring hollow. It appears Lin needs a history lesson, in the 10 or 12 years prior to Britain’s handing over of Hong Kong to the Chinese government in 1997, hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong citizens fled their homeland in the
Richmond Hospital provides excellent care Editor: We are very fortunate in Richmond to have such a marvellous medical team to look after us. The ambulance service and Richmond Hospital work together so efficiently to provide caring and competent service. Recently, I had a medical problem and cannot speak highly enough of the thoughtful care I was given; even
to have a follow-up call a day later to find our how I was doing. They also wanted to advise me that they had forwarded all the pertinent information to my family doctor. Now that is outstanding care—above the call of duty! I was even home in time to see the hockey game. Geraldine Wray Richmond
2013 Buddha’s Birthday Celebration and Buddha’s Light Charity Fair Date: May 11th and 12th Time: 10am to 4pm Venue: King George Park (Cambie and Jacombs) Features : • Bathing the Buddha opens to public on both days. • Interfaith Blessing for World Peace • Baby’s Blessing ceremony (kids under 12) Sunday 10am • Asian Vegetarian food fair. • Environmental Conservation Pavilion. • Market Place – fresh organic produce, gifts for Mother’s Day, fresh flowers, arts and crafts. • Kids Corner with games and face painting. Free admission; Free shuttle every hour on the hour (corner of Cambie and Hazelbridge) Chance to win a round-trip ticket to Taipei
Come Join Us for FUN! Vancouver Fo Guang Shan Temple & Buddhist Light International Association, Vancouver Chapter 6680-8181 Cambie Road (6/Fl of TNT building), Richmond, BC V6X 3X9 Tel: 604-273-0369 | email: vanfgshan@gmail.com | www.vanibps.org | FB Page: Vancouver Fo Guang Shan
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fear of being ruled communists. We take comfort in the fact we are doing very many things right by how popular our country is to millions seeking a better life. What Lin confuses as insecurity by us, is in fact a concern to what is happening to our beloved city. The
destruction of our neighborhoods, the outrageous prices of houses and condos, of which so many sit unoccupied, the city`s main road which is a nightmare to any motorist, and yes the creeping of Chinese only signs down this same main road. See Page 8
ELECT Gary Gary LAW GaryLAW LAW Richmond Centre MLA Independent Candidate in BC Election 2013 Election Date: May 14, 2013 www.garylaw.ca Tel: 604-370-0106 E-mail:support@garylaw.ca • Gary LAW has been living in Richmond for almost 22 years. • Gary LAW has been an active member of the RCMP in Richmond for more than 12 years. • Gary LAW has been involved in youth education, teaching discipline and responsibility through the army cadet program in Richmond for close to 12 years. Gary LAW understands the needs of the residents of Richmond. Loyal to Richmond Accountability Wholehearted
Gary LAW’s election platform is focused on the following 9 areas:
1. Reinforcing public safety. 2. Enriching youth education outside of a classroom setting. 3. Improving the life of citizens. 4. Execution and management of Emergency situations. 5. Diminishing concerns of the senior citizens. 6. Concentrating on the well-being of women and children. 7. Assisting business and community development. 8. Improving government management. 9. Operating with the peoples’ rights and benefits as the number one priority. Authorized by Mr. Glen Wong, financial agent, 604-682-7561. Authorized by Mr. Glen Wong,
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You’re invited to the Richmond Youth Media Program (RYMP) for Come listen to good music by local musicians or better yet, get this light painting demonstration up and play in front of the crowd! and youth media arts show. Acoustic or piano sets welcome. Saturday, May 4 - Noon-4:00 p.m. Friday, May 3 - 8:30 p.m.-midnight Media Lab - Richmond Youth Media Program Steveston Community Centre Info: 604-247-8303 or Info: 604-238-8019 medialab@richmond.ca
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For only $1, celebrate in style at this fabulous brunch buffet with live entertainment and great door prizes. Dress to impress! Limited capacity. Register in person at Thompson Community Centre.
FREE | Cambie Hip-Hop Jam Hip Hop music by local DJs, entertainment and dancing. Monday, May 6 - 3:00-5:00 p.m. Cambie Community Centre (outside the main entrance) Info: 604-233-8379
Youth Fitness Expo Try one, two, three or all four fitness related activities for only $2.50 per session! Registration required. In person, online at www.richmond.ca/register or 604-276-4300. Beginner Weight Training #262036 Beginner Boot Camp - #262023 Beginner Spin - #262031 Beginner Yoga - #262033 Tuesday, May 7 - 4:00-6:00 p.m. South Arm Community Centre Info: 604-718-8060
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Explore Richmond’s arts, culture and heritage during this FREE Doors Open weekend. Choose from 49 sites including: heritage landmarks; places of worship; art galleries and studios; museums and national historic sites and more. Free Doors Open brochures available after April 24 at City of Richmond facilities or at www.richmond.ca/doorsopen. Doors Open and Asian Heritage Month Celebrations kick-off with the Opening of the new Steveston Tram Building, 4011 Moncton Street, Friday, May 3, 7:00–9:30 p.m. FREE admission. The evening features entertainment, refreshments and a special Pecha-Kucha Night presentation!
Saturday, May 4 – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thompson Community Centre Banquet Hall Info: Gogo Lalli at glalli@richmond.ca
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Friday, May 3, 2013
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The Van Hest Family sincerely thanks all of Roy’s family, friends, colleagues and customers for their love and care during this difficult time. Roy was a lucky man for having such wonderful people in his life. Over the past 14 months during his illness, Roy felt truly blessed in knowing you were all there for him and his family in so many ways, and that you were also there to support each other. He really did believe in Feeling the Love, his Celebration of Life was testament to that. Let’s spread joy in our lives as Roy always did.
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Why come here? From Page 7 We would like to feel welcome in every part of Richmond, but we see this situation developing into a city of two parts, Chinese and everybody else. Integration and not isolation is the desired outcome. There are immigrants who feel that it is a waste of time learning English when they can live their own culture, speak their own language, as though they never left the old country. Which begs the question, “Why come here in the first place?” Alan Halliday Richmond
an international experience at home The English Language Institute is recruiting English-speaking families to host international students for August 2013. You must live within a 5 minute walk to transit to UBC and be willing to include students in daily family activities. Families receive $30 per night.
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Would you like to help shape Steveston’s future? You’re invited to learn about and comment on the City of Richmond’s Steveston Village Conservation Strategy update and proposed long-term Streetscape Visions for Chatham Street and Bayview Street. 2. Streetscape Visions for Chatham Street and Bayview Street:
The City of Richmond is seeking the public’s feedback on two important projects. Neighbourhood residents, businesses and visitors are invited to learn about and provide feedback on these projects online or at a dropin style open house.
Proposed concepts will be presented that are intended to (a) enhance the public realm; (b) promote walking in Steveston Village; and (c) improve on-street parking.
Public Open House Saturday, May 4, 2013 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. Steveston Community Centre Multi-Purpose Room 4111 Moncton Street
Ways to be involved: • Visit www.LetsTalkRichmond.ca to learn more about the projects and provide comments. • Attend the public open house on Saturday, May 4.
Display boards will outline each of the projects and City staff will be on hand to discuss the projects and answer questions. Printed feedback forms will be available.
1. Steveston Village Conservation Strategy: • The area covered by the Strategy is bounded by Chatham Street, No. 1 Road, Bayview Street, and 3rd Avenue. • The goals of the Strategy are to enhance Village heritage conservation to protect the exteriors of
17 identified heritage buildings and to carefully manage the other 73 buildings in the Village. • The proposed changes will fine-tune the Strategy in certain parts of the Village regarding permitted building height, maximum density and the amount of parking required for new residential developments.
• For information on the changes to the Steveston Village Conservation Strategy, email Barry Konkin at barry.konkin@richmond.ca or call 604-276-4279. • For information on the Streetscape Visions email Sonali Hingorani at sonali.hingorani@richmond.ca or call 604-276-4049.
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Our community, our future Visit Richmond’s online community regularly to connect to major strategies and projects the City is working on.
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The NDP’s modest proposals
Fourth in a series on party platforms.
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DP leader Adrian Dix has finally rolled out his “fully costed” election platform.
Major policy announcements had been released previously, but there was more spending added to the total. The NDP’s health care plan is surprisingly modest – more money for home support, residential senior care, mental health and addiction services and a rural acute care initiative totaling $159 million over three years. As health critic Mike Farnworth points out, the residential care increase will allow seniors two baths a week instead of one. Full marks to the NDP for this part of the platform. Increases to Community Living B.C., children and families programs and aboriginal friendship centres are also commendable.
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ies, journalism and other university grads who eventually discover there is little demand for their degrees. As with welfare, increasing support for bad choices can only yield more bad choices. On a related note, the NDP will revive a ministry of women’s equality, “to promote social and economic equality to all government programs....” As with female candidate quotas, the NDP keeps the flame of ’70s socialist feminism alive. See Page 11
a B.C. Liberal plan to establish education savings accounts for kids born after 2006. Out with self-reliance, in with the nanny state. Another $100 million is added to hire more teachers, to address the teachers’ union’s oftenrepeated but false claim of “a decade of cuts” in education. Another $100 million goes to student grants, much of it further subsidizing the oversupply of English, education, sociology, women’s stud-
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Other NDP proposals don’t inspire as much confidence. Raise welfare rates $20 a month and index them to inflation. Index the minimum wage to inflation too, at a time when inflation can only rise. Set up a new child bonus program to send $70 per month for each child with family income under $25,000. Lesser payments would go to families with income up to $66,000. This ’70s-style family allowance scheme is based on a “child poverty” claim that misrepresents federal statistics of relative income distribution. The program is optimistically budgeted at $210 million a year. Dix insists it isn’t a “big new social program,” which makes me wonder what would qualify. It would be partly funded by cancelling
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HEALTH W Celebrate Move for Health Week May 6–10 Try out a new activity, learn something new at one of the free Speaker Series events, support your kids to be active one hour a day as part of the School Challenge or take part in the Community/Workplace Challenge and come to Minoru Park for the Move for Health Festival on Friday May 10, featuring activities for all ages! The City of Richmond and its community partners bring you the following activities and speaking events. All sessions with an accompanying # require registration. Please register at 604-276-4300, or at www.richmond.ca/register. For Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD) programs, please register by calling 604-232-2404, and leave a message with your name, phone number, email address and class title. All sessions are free unless indicated.
Monday May 6 Eating for Brain Health
Thompson Community Centre 5151 Granville Avenue Learn about foods, nutrients, lifestyle modifications and Chinese medicine to improve brain health from prevention of dementia, to improved sleep, energy, cognition and stress tolerance. 10:30–11:30 a.m.............................................................#343408
Speedminton Demo
Richmond Centre for Disability 100-5671 No. 3 Road Discover this new form of badminton without a net. 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ....................... Register at 604-232-2404
Lost Adventures of Childhood— Video and Discussion
Richmond Cultural Centre—Performance Hall 7700 Minoru Gate This session will include a showing of the documentary produced by Sunday Night Entertainment that examines the impact of the loss of unstructured free play on children. Learn about the importance of play in the development of children becoming well-balanced adults. An open discussion will follow the video presentation. 6:15–7:45 p.m. ...............................................................#345658
Wednesday May 8 Supersplash Challenge
Minoru Aquatic Centre 7560 Minoru Gate Splash around the world in this fun shallow water class, with multiple instructors and music from around the world! Enjoy refreshments and prizes after class. (A BCRPA Move for Health Day event with support from Healthy Families BC) 9:00–11:00 a.m...................... Drop-in fee or valid Aquatic Pass
Meditation for Healthy Living
Steveston Community Centre Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre 4111 Moncton Street Meditation made easy. Learn how to get started. 10:00–10:45 a.m.............................................................#335312
Martial Arts
Richmond Centre for Disability 100-5671 No. 3 Road Adapted Taekwondo instructed by Sirota’s Alchemy. 10:00–11:00 a.m................................. Register at 604-232-2404
Nordic Pole Walking and Outdoor Senior Workout
City Centre Community Centre #140-8279 Saba Road Tai Chi basics for all ages. 1:30–2:15 p.m. ...............................................................#335315
Healthy Snacks for Kids
Steveston Community Centre—Kitchen 4111 Moncton Street Children aged 6-12 years learn to make healthy snacks—and go home with samples! 3:30–4:30 p.m. ...............................................................#335359
Active for Life—Words of Inspiration from an Olympian
City Hall Council Chambers 6911 No. 3 Road A small-town girl from Saskatchewan shares her motivational story of what it means to take steps toward better health in a way that’s right for you. Featuring Lynn Kanuka: Mother, Olympian and Entrepreneur. 7:00–8:00 p.m. ...............................................................#345758
Friday May 10 Spinning
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Richmond Ice Centre, 14140 Triangle Road Recreational hockey for those 19 years and older. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. ......................... Register at 604-448-5366
Come Try Broomball!
Richmond Ice Centre, 14140 Triangle Road Learn the basics of this on-ice game, created in Canada. All equipment provided. 1:00–2:00 p.m. ................................... Register at 604-448-5366
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Hamilton Community Centre Board Room 5140 Smith Drive Learn simple yet very important techniques to help children become physically literate and healthier. This new movement increases competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments. 7:00–8:00 p.m. ...............................................................#343208
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Richmond Centre for Disability 100-5671 No. 3 Road Participants leave from the centre for a walk or wheel. Participants are welcome who have a mental /cognitive disability, use manual chairs, power chairs or even scooters. 12:30–2:30 p.m. ................................. Register at 604-232-2404
Physical Literacy for Children— Discussion for Parents
South Arm Community Centre 8880 Williams Road Call 604-718-8488 to reserve bike. Rise & Ride 7:15–8:00 a.m. Spin-Strength & Stretch 9:30–10:30 a.m. Reel Riding 5:15–6:00 p.m.
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Walking & Wheeling Group
Minoru Place Activity Centre—Room M1 7600 Minoru Gate Invisible illness advocate and facilitator Dave Thomson talks of the challenges he faces with debilitating chronic fatigue and pain every day of his life. He will share his unique perspective and techniques that you can utilize to help remove barriers to exercising and movement. Presented by Richmond Centre for Disability 6:30–8:00 p.m. ................................... Register at 604-232-2404 Thursday May 9 continued . . .
West Richmond Community Centre 9180 No. 1 Road Learn how to turn walking into a total body exercise with pole walking. Meet in lobby. 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ...................................................#337558
Richmond Ice Centre, 14140 Triangle Road 6:00–7:30 p.m. ....................................No registration required
Thompson Community Centre Gymnasium 5151 Granville Avenue Listen to great music and get fit at the same time. Come out and enjoy this fun dance aerobics class. This class is suitable for all fitness levels. 10:30–11:30 a.m..................................No registration required
Breaking Down the Barriers to Movement
Cambie Community Centre 12800 Cambie Road Learn simple yet very important techniques to help children become physically literate and healthier. This new movement increases competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments. 6:30–7:30 p.m. ...............................................................#339823
Healthy Richmond Survey with Dr. James Lu—It takes a community to keep you healthy
Neighbourhood Learning Centre 6800 Azure Road (next to Brighouse Elementary School) A year ago Vancouver Coastal Health in partnership with the City of Richmond asked over 3600 Richmond adults about their life style and health condition. You will hear in this presentation the results of the Healthy Richmond Survey. Some of the factors that help residents to keep healthy and active might surprise you... or perhaps not. A conversation with the audience following the presentation will explore possible deeper meanings underlying the results and how they can inform community building. 7:00–8:00 p.m. ...............................................................#345708
Thursday May 9 Physical Activity and the Fountain of Youth
Minoru Place Activity Centre—Room M1 7660 Minoru Gate Presented by the Falls Prevention Team, Oasis and Alzheimer Society. Learn how physical activity can be ‘protective’ for a variety of diseases in terms of body, mind and soul. No registration required. 1:00–3:00 p.m. ....................................No registration required
South Arm Community Centre 8880 Williams Road Have fun learning Zumba and Zumba toning! Zumba 9:00–9:45 a.m.................................................................#336458 Zumba Toning 9:45–10:30 a.m...............................................................#336508 4:00–5:00 p.m. ...............................................................#336509
Get on the Ball
Thompson Community Centre 5151 Granville Avenue Learn how to use the exercise ball to condition core muscles. Improve balance, posture, strength and flexibility for all round results. Prizes included! 9:15–10:15 a.m....................................No registration required
Move for Health Celebration
Celebrate on May 10 at Minoru Park with other members of the community and discover how you and your family can get or stay active in Richmond!
Daytime activities
12:00–12:45 p.m.: Warm Up and Walk with the Mayor
Move for Health Festival!
6:15–6:30 p.m.: Welcome Address from Mayor Brodie, BCRPA CEO Suzanne Strutt, and Dr. James Lu 6:30 p.m.: Meet ACTIVE JACK! The City’s newest Mascot 6:00–8:00 p.m.: Festival Activities • Try-It sports activities for the whole family • Main Stage performances including Hip Hop, The Tropitonics, Circus Performance, Martial Arts • Walk with your Doc • 20+ Interactive Community Booths • ParticipACTION Bring Back Play Funmobile • Inflatables! • Two of Vancouver’s most popular Healthy Food Trucks— The Burger Bus, and Num Num The City of Richmond’s Move for Health Week initiative is presented by Shaw Communications, with support from BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) and Healthy Families BC and with the Richmond Review as a media partner. Move for Health Week activities are delivered in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health, the Richmond School District, the City’s Community Association partners and local sports organizations.
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NDP appears to be cruising to victory a direct employee of the same unions. The B.C. Federation of Labour has shaped the NDP’s Labour Code changes, which we won’t see until after the May 14 vote. And how much money
does the “fully costed” NDP plan set aside to pay wage increases for its government union brothers and sisters? Zero. Since this is the party that appears to be cruising to victory in the
May 14 election, I’ll look at what’s not in their platform and other issues next week.
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community Requesting expRession of inteRest Richmond School District is requesting expressions of interest from qualified parties interested in the acquisition of the now closed Steveston Secondary School buildings and lands of just over 13 acres located at 10440 and 10460 No. 2 Road, Richmond, BC The Richmond Board of Education approved the closure of Steveston Secondary School in 2007 and the school will not be reopened, as the site is no longer required for School District purposes. The Ministry of Education approved the sale of Steveston Secondary on April 5th, 2013 and the sale is subject to final closing and land title transfer by March 31, 2015 and also subject to approval through a Bylaw of the Board of Education.
Doors Open at 49 sites in Richmond this weekend by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter
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This year 49 sites are participating including heritage landmarks, places of worship, art studios and historical buildings. Last year’s sites drew a total of 18,000 visitors, according to the City of Richmond. Venues will offer free admission to visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The sixth annual event kicks off with the opening of the new Steveston tram barn tonight from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The $1.3-million 2,800-square-foot building is located near the playground in Steveston Park at No. 1 Road and Moncton Street. New this year are free bus trips to select Doors Open sites. A bus will depart Richmond Cultural
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Centre at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. both days of the event. Saturday morning’s trip is a family affair, with visits to Helijet International Terminal, Sea Island Fire Hall, Terra Nova Rural Park and the BC Ambulance Service station. The afternoon trip includes visits to Thrangu Monastery, Lingyen Mountain Temple, Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre and Science of Spirituality Meditation and Ecology Centre. Sunday morning’s excursion takes riders to London Heritage Farm, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Steveston tram and the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. The afternoon ride includes visits to Loraine Wellman Fine Art Home Studio, Gina Page Fine Art Home Studio, Alice Saunders Fine Art Home Studio and Aphrodite Blagojevic Fine Art Home Studio. For more information see richmond.ca/doorsopen or look for a brochure at civic facilities.
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arts & entertainment
RichCity Idol set to return to Gateway
Matthew Hoekstra photo Sonali da Silva, a Matthew McNair student, sings Kelly Clarkson’s song “Beautiful Disaster” at last year’s RichCity Idol competition, earning her first place.
May 9 contest features guest Elaine Shepherd by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Ten young voices will compete for singing supremacy at Gateway Theatre May 9 in the annual RichCity Idol competition at Gateway Theatre. Based on popular TV talent shows, RichCity Idol will feature one top singer from each public high school in the district—each selected through their school’s own singing competition. Singers will deliver their best performances in front of a panel of judges before audience members cast votes and ultimately decide who will be crowned the RichCity Idol of 2013. Juno Award-winning singer Elaine Shepherd, who won the inaugural contest in 2004, is returning to the show this year as a judge and guest performer. Also judging is radio personality Andrew Sosa and music producer Chris Washington. Other guest performers include Jay Brian and Sonali da Silva, who won the contest last year. This year’s competitors: Neil Legaspi (McRoberts), Merlyn Labovitch (McNair), Tim Lee (Steveston-London), Jasmine Bayani (Palmer), Robert De Guzman (Boyd), Kat Perez (McMath), Jenelle Pimentel (Burnett), Nicole Pimentel (MacNeill), Deepika Anupindi (Cambie) and Hannah Balba (Richmond). RichCity Idol begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9 on Gateway Theatre’s MainStage. General admission tickets are $12, available from finalists or the Gateway Box Office (gatewaytheatre.com and 604-270-1812) or $15 at the door. Proceeds from this year’s show go to a scholarship endowment fund. Making a career of Real Estate Sales years ago was a very positive move for me and my family. A decision that I have never looked back on. For many years now, my career has been accelerated because of my affiliation with the RE/MAX brand. Not only do I benefit from the corporate awareness of the RE/MAX name, but more importantly, so do my clients. In 2012 RE/MAX will continue to make significant investments to ensure that my clients and I are associated with the best known name in the industry! I also happen to enjoy a great local office and a manager who continues to push me to think outside the box. Thank you, Richard and your support staff! Shafik Ladha
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Girls get glimpse into engineering
by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter More than five dozen Grade 8 girls participated in the first-ever day-long Girls in Engineering conference at Steveston-London Secondary on Saturday. The conference introduced them to the many possible careers available in the world
of engineering. Led by female engineering students from the University of B.C. as well as volunteers from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C., the participants took part in engineering-related activities A keynote speech was delivered by Dr. Elizabeth Croft, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Chair for
Women in Science and Engineering in B.C. and Yukon. Organizers said the day was a huge success, and are already planning a repeat for next year. Parents of female students currently in Grade 7 who would like to attend next year’s event are asked to contact Steveston-London teacher Scott Clements at 604-668-6668.
MAY 2013
GENERAL ELECTION Get ready to vote. In the 40 th Provincial General Election, British Columbia’s voters will vote for their Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. BC Has More Ways to Vote All voters can:
Identification Rules for Voting Voters must prove their identity and current residential address to get a ballot or register to vote at the time of voting. Any one of the following pieces of identification is acceptable: • • • •
Vote in any district electoral office from now until 4 p.m. (Pacific time) on General Voting Day, Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Vote by Mail You can ask for a Vote by Mail package from your district electoral office or through the Elections BC website at elections.bc.ca Vote at advance voting Voters can attend any advance voting location in the province from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (local time), Wednesday, May 8 through Saturday, May 11. All advance voting locations are wheelchair accessible. Vote on General Voting Day Voters can attend any general voting location in the province from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Pacific time), Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
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If you don’t have any of the above, bring two documents that together prove your identity and current residential address. A complete list of acceptable identification is available from Elections BC. Voters without identification can be vouched for by a voter in their electoral district who has identification, or by a direct family member, or by someone who has legal authority to make personal care decisions for the voter.
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The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Richmond Centre for the 40th Provincial General Election.
Richmond Centre Electoral District Candidate’s Name:
Financial Agent:
Lawrence Chen BC Conservative Party
Amanda Wang 1402-13688 100 Ave, Surrey, BC, V2T 0G5
Official Agent:
Chanel Donovan Unparty: The Consensus-Building Party
Michael Donovan 413-8120 Colonial Dr, Richmond, BC, V7C 4V2
Frank Yunrong Huang BC NDP
Jean Sickman 160-8980 No. 3 Rd, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2E8
Gary Law Independent
Bing Wong 124 Pender St E, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T3
Richard Lee Independent
Richard Lee 10891 Southport Rd, Richmond, BC, V7A 3V9
Teresa Wat BC Liberal Party
Rick Lam 130-10691 Shellbridge Way, Richmond, BC, V6X 2W8
Michael Wolfe Green Party of BC
Michael Wolfe 9731 Odlin Rd, Richmond, BC, V6X 1E1
General Voting Places:
Jean Sickman 160-8980 No. 3 Rd, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2E8
Advance Voting Places:
District Electoral Offices: 100-5631 No 3 Rd Richmond, BC (604) 775-0333
Brighouse United Church 8151 Bennett Rd, Richmond, BC
Minoru Place Activity Centre 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC
Sea Island Elem School 1891 Wellington Cres, Richmond, BC
Brighouse United Church 8151 Bennett Rd, Richmond, BC
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church 5771 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC
Quilchena Elem School 3760 Moresby Dr, Richmond, BC
Spul’u’kwuks Elem School 5999 Blanshard Dr, Richmond, BC
Richmond Curling Club 5540 Hollybridge Way, Richmond, BC
Donald McKay Elem School 7360 Lombard Rd, Richmond, BC
Richmond Curling Club 5540 Hollybridge Way, Richmond, BC
St. Alban Anglican Church 7260 St Albans Rd, Richmond, BC
Trinity Lutheran Church 7100 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC
General Currie Elem School 8220 General Currie Rd, Richmond, BC
Richmond Sec School 7171 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC
Thompson Comm Centre 5151 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC
James Thompson Elem School 6211 Forsyth Cres, Richmond, BC
Richmond United Church 8711 Cambie Rd, Richmond, BC
Trinity Lutheran Church 7100 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC
Kwantlen University College 8771 Lansdowne Rd, Richmond, BC
Samuel Brighouse Elem School 6800 Azure Rd, Richmond, BC
William Cook Elem School 8600 Cook Rd, Richmond, BC
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community Library talk looks at sensory processing and sensitive children
Richmond Public Library is hosting a presentation about “Sensory Processing and the Sensitive Child” on May 15. This presentation will focus on explaining sensory processing, recognizing where a child may be having difficulties and discussing
ways of meeting these needs in a school setting. The program is free and offered in English. Program presenters include occupational therapist Megan Eastwood and Richmond teacher Mona Cantwell. The program will be held on
Wednesday, May 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the second floor program room at the Brighouse branch (7700 Minoru Gate). To register, visit any branch of Richmond Public Library, call 604-231-6413 or register online at www.yourlibrary.ca/whatson. cfm.
The presentation is sponsored by the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Richmond Public Library, Vancouver Coastal Health and the Richmond Community Table for Supporting Families Affected by Parental Mental Illness and Addictions.
MAY 2013
GENERAL ELECTION The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Richmond East for the 40th Provincial General Election.
Richmond East Electoral District Candidate’s Name:
Financial Agent:
Ping Chan BC Excalibur Party
Ping Chan 18671 River Rd, Richmond, BC, V6V 1M2
Official Agent:
Lloyd Chen Independent
Lloyd Chen 210-8860 Beckwith Rd, Richmond, BC, V6X 1V5
Nathaniel Lim BC Conservative Party
Patrick Yap 414-4550 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC, V5V 4G8
Doug Perry Green Party of BC
Douglas Perry 8191 River Rd, Richmond, BC, V6X 1X8
Linda Reid BC Liberal Party
Kimberly Sorensen 6846 Whiteoak Dr, Richmond, BC, V7E 4Z9
Gian Sihota BC NDP
Jean Sickman 23280 River Rd, Richmond, BC, V6V 1M4
Cliff Wei Independent
Li Feng Wei 10440 McLennan Pl, Richmond, BC, V6X 3G6
General Voting Places:
Nicholas Siu 185-9040 Blundell Rd Unit 212, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1K3
Advance Voting Places:
District Electoral Offices: 13020 Delf Pl Richmond, BC (604) 713-0347
A.R. MacNeill Sec School 6611 No 4 Rd, Richmond, BC
Henry Anderson Elem School 9460 Alberta Rd, Richmond, BC
R.C. Talmey Elem School 9500 Kilby Dr, Richmond, BC
Broadmoor Baptist Church 8140 Saunders Rd, Richmond, BC
Bethany Baptist Church 22680 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC
Howard De Beck Elem School 8600 Ash St, Richmond, BC
Richmond Pentecostal Church 9300 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC
Fraserview Mennonite Church 11295 Mellis Dr, Richmond, BC
Bethel Mennonite Church 10200 No 5 Rd, Richmond, BC
James Whiteside Elem School 9282 Williams Rd, Richmond, BC
Tait Elem School 10071 Finlayson Dr, Richmond, BC
Broadmoor Baptist Church 8140 Saunders Rd, Richmond, BC
Kathleen McNeely Elem School 12440 Woodhead Rd, Richmond, BC
Thomas Kidd Elem School 10851 Shell Rd, Richmond, BC
Cambie Comm Centre 12800 Cambie Rd, Richmond, BC
Kingswood Elem School 11511 King Rd, Richmond, BC
Tomsett Elem School 9671 Odlin Rd, Richmond, BC
Daniel Woodward Elem School 10300 Seacote Rd, Richmond, BC
McNair Sec School 9500 No 4 Rd, Richmond, BC
Walter Lee Elem School 9491 Ash St, Richmond, BC
Hamilton Elem School 5180 Smith Dr, Richmond, BC
Peace Mennonite Church 11571 Daniels Rd, Richmond, BC
William Bridge Elem School 10400 Leonard Rd, Richmond, BC
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arts & entertainment ABBA music reprised at River Rock
The music of ABBA, featuring Arrival from Sweden, will come alive at River Rock Show Theatre Sunday, May 12. Sweden’s biggest music export ABBA disbanded over 30 years ago but the group continues to attract fans. Enter Arrival, a 12-piece band founded in
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1995. The ABBA tribute band is the only tribute to be granted exclusive rights to the original group’s name, costumes and music. Tickets to the 7:30 p.m. show start at $29.50, available at ticketmaster.ca or 1-855-985-5000.
Congratulations to Natalie, Jade, Riley & Kirsten on winning the Ultimate Peak Challenge and being invited to perform at the Provincial Honours Performance and to Natalie for being chosen as the Junior Tap & Stage Representative at the Performing Arts BC Provincials for the second year in a row!
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Matthew Hoekstra photo Angeni and Arthur Wang are among nine young pianists who will be performing at Gateway Theatre Saturday at 7 p.m. for the Young Stars Gala Concert, presented by the Vitta Piano Studio. The May 4 concert will feature young stars, ages nine to 15, performing music for piano solo and piano duo. This is the ninth such concert, which gives the young musicians a chance to play for the public in a professional setting.
MAY 2013
GENERAL ELECTION The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Richmond-Steveston for the 40th Provincial General Election.
Richmond-Steveston Electoral District Candidate’s Name:
Financial Agent:
Official Agent:
Carol Day BC Conservative Party
William Pekonen 201-7300 Moffatt Rd, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1X8
James Day 11631 Seahurst Rd, Richmond, BC, V7A 4K1
Jerome James Dickey Green Party of BC
Stuart Wooldridge 202-1235 Broadway W, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1G7
Mike Donovan Unparty: The Consensus-Building Party
Michael Donovan 413-8120 Colonial Dr, Richmond, BC, V7C 4V2
Scott Stewart BC NDP
Jean Sickman 160-8980 No. 3 Rd, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2E8
Jean Sickman 160-8980 No. 3 Rd, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2E8
John Yap BC Liberal Party
Deborah McBride 9455 Romaniuk Pl, Richmond, BC, V7E 5G8
Charles Bois 1000-840 Howe St, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2M1
General Voting Places:
Advance Voting Places:
District Electoral Offices: 110-6020 Steveston Hwy Richmond, BC (604) 664-2042
A.B. Dixon Elem School 9331 Diamond Rd, Richmond, BC
James Gilmore Elem School 8380 Elsmore Rd, Richmond, BC
Steveston Buddhist Temple 4360 Garry St, Richmond, BC
Richmond Chinese Alliance Church 10100 No 1 Rd, Richmond, BC
Alexander Kilgour Elem School 8580 Kilgour Pl, Richmond, BC
John Diefenbaker Elem School 4511 Hermitage Dr, Richmond, BC
Steveston London Sec School 6600 Williams Rd, Richmond, BC
Salvation Army Richmond Comm Church 8280 Gilbert Rd, Richmond, BC
Blundell Elem School 6480 Blundell Rd, Richmond, BC
Lord Byng Elem School 3711 Georgia St, Richmond, BC
Steveston United Church 3720 Broadway St, Richmond, BC
South Arm United Church 11051 No 3 Rd, Richmond, BC
Christian Reformed Church-The Tapestry 9280 No 2 Rd, Richmond, BC
Manoah Steves Elem School 10111 4th Ave, Richmond, BC
The Chinese Bunkhouse 5180 Westwater Dr, Richmond, BC
Ecole Tomekichi Homma Elem School 5100 Brunswick Dr, Richmond, BC
R.C. Palmer Sec School 8160 St Albans Rd, Richmond, BC
Westwind Elem School 11371 Kingfisher Dr, Richmond, BC
Hugh Boyd Sec School 9200 No 1 Rd, Richmond, BC
R.M. Grauer Elem School 4440 Blundell Rd, Richmond, BC
J.T. Errington Elem School 9831 Herbert Rd, Richmond, BC
Richmond Christian Elem School 5240 Woodwards Rd, Richmond, BC
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arts & entertainment
Richmond Art Gallery Programs for Materially speaking exhibition
Richmond opera singer raises money for hospital program
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Jacqueline Ko and Robin Eder-Warren will perform in The Singer.
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Richmond soprano Robin Eder-Warren is singing to support a one-of-a-kind hospital program in B.C. On Sunday, May 12, Eder-Warren will join soprano Jacqueline Ko, tenor Zeus Ghadban and pianist Angus Kellett to present a benefit concert at Marpole United Church. The concert, entitled The Singer, is in honour of international awareness day for chronic immunological and neurological diseases. All proceeds will go to support the new Complex Chronic Diseases Program at BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre. One of the singers knows the cause well. Ko lives with ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and two of her closest friends have ME/CFS and fibromyalgia. The benefit concert will feature a selection of opera and Broadway
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Richmond.” For two weeks the travelling Richmondites, staying with respective host families, sightsee around Tokyo, Hiroshima and Kyoto as well as visit the students at Jonai High. The Jonai students
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Youth Reporter After 40 years of inciting new friendships and life lasting memories, Hugh Boyd once again welcomed 26 Japanese students from Jonai secondary school (located in Shizouka) last Friday, celebrating the 41st year of their student exchange program. Lena Francis, a teacher on the Hugh Boyd exchange committee, said every year 20 to 25 students go to Jonai School in October followed by a visit from the Jonai students in the spring. “It’s one of the longest standing exchanges in
Akie Inoue, a Grade 9 exchange student from Jonai. “We’ve learned a lot and have had so much fun experiencing Canadian culture.” “Everything in Canada is so big and open,” added Shinano Sonoda, a Grade 8 Jonai student.
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Richmond Hospital Foundation honours donors Richmond Hospital Foundation honoured some hospital helpers who have made a big difference in Richmond. On Tuesday night at Gateway Theatre, groups or individuals that have cumulatively donated more than $50,000 to Richmond Hospital Foundation received Doctor of Philanthropy Awards. This year’s recipients were: •Transoft Solutions Inc. •Macquarie Group Foundation •London Drugs Foundation •WestJet Airlines Ltd. •Jean Mitchell •Terminal Forest Products Ltd. The recipient of the Milan and Maureen Ilich Philanthropic Award of Distinction was The James and Ann McPhail Family Foundation, which was honoured for its philanthropic leadership at Richmond Hosptital. The award is named in honour of the late Milan Ilich, who was a Richmond developer and philanthropist, and his wife Maureen, who was on hand to present the award along with her daughter Laurie Cavanaugh and son-in-law Barry Cavanaugh. Earlier this year, it was announced that Richmond Hospital was renaming its Westminster Health Centre the Milan Ilich Pavilion in honour of Milan & Maureen Ilich Foundation’s long-time generosity to the hospital. Karen Cotterill, Garry McPhail and Terry McPhail accepted the award on behalf of their parents. The hospital foundation also announced the recipients of its PhD of Inspiration Awards, which is a new annual award presented to re-
cipients who have made lifetime donations in excess of $250,000. This year’s recipients were: •Fairchild Media Group •Conway Richmond Ltd. •Variety - The Children’s Charity •Vancouver Airport Authority •Rotary Club of Richmond •AM1320 CHMB •Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Canada •Barry and Laurie Cavanaugh •Mr. and Mrs. P.A. Woodward’s Foundation. Also honoured were a pair of recently retired doctors: Dr. Jonathon Fenton and Dr. William Taylor. They received an Honorary Doctor of Philanthropy. Mike Nader, chief operating officer for Richmond Hospital, gave the audience an update on Vancouver Coastal Health’s vision for the hospital. He spoke about replacing the north tower within five years, adding residential care beds and consolidating health services into a community health centre. “I guarantee you that the value our health care professionals provide is not through bricks and mortar, but really through the passion and commitment that they provide. But this certainly helps us in assuring that residents receive the best care,” Nader said. Donations to Richmond Hospital Foundation help fund major equipment purchases and improvements to Richmond Hospital. For more information, see www.richmond hospitalfoundation.com.
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Richmond Hospital Foundation is honoured to recognize our donors who have made possible the purchase of lifesaving medical equipment, improved health care services, and new facility enhancements. Our sincere thanks to the many generous donors who attended Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Donor Celebration & Thank You Event that took place on April 30, 2013. Special congratulations to donors who were recognized with the 2013 Doctor of Philanthropy Awards and 2013 PhD of Inspiration Awards. 2013 PhD of Inspiration Awards presented to: AM1320 CHMB, Barry & Laurie Cavanaugh, Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Canada, Conway Richmond Ltd., Fairchild Media Group, Mr. and Mrs. P.A. Woodward’s Foundation, Rotary Club of Richmond, Vancouver Airport Authority, Variety – The Children’s Charity 2013 Doctor of Philanthropy Awards presented to: London Drugs Foundation, Macquarie Group, Jean Mitchell, Milton & Valerie Carrasco (Transoft Solutions Inc.), Asa Johal (Terminal Forest Products Ltd.), WestJet Airlines Ltd.
On behalf of their parents Terry McPhail, Karen Cotterill & Garry McPhail are presented with Richmond Hospital Foundation’s 2013 Milan & Maureen Ilich Philanthropic Award of Distinction by Natalie Meixner (Richmond Hospital Foundation President & CEO), Laurie Cavanaugh & Maureen Ilich
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species.”What actually happens to them in Italy surprises both women. In “Thunda Chicken Blong Jesus Christ”, a couple’s trip to Vanuatu in the South Pacific turns ugly when the local flies, who “approach cuts and scratches on human flesh with an all-you-can-eat buffet frenzy” feast on the husband’s cut foot. In “Packaged in Puerto”, four wild and crazy girlfriends travel to Puerto Vallarta only to discover the legendary Holy Grail – a swim-up bar. In “Turkish Foreplay” a 36-year old woman learns that sitting in the front seat alone with a taxi driver constitutes Turkish foreplay. Since Rome will be one of our destinations, I checked out Walking Rome: The Best of the City by Katie Parla. This little guidebook is filled with pictures, small maps and insider tips on what to see and where to go. It offered a refreshing break from the gargantuan Rick Steves’ Rome book, which is fantastic but a
bit overwhelming in its comprehensiveness. Other cool travel-based books I stumbled on include: I Married a Travel Junkie by Samuel Jay Keyser, about a reluctant traveller and his fearless wife who travel the world; Sacred Travels: 275 Places to Find Joy, Seek Solace, and Learn to Live More Fully by Meera Lester, that includes loads of one-page entries about dozens of countries; and All Roads Lead to Austen: A Yearlong Journey with Jane by Amy Elizabeth Smith, that celebrates books and friendships. While I never travel without at least six books in tow, it’s going to be difficult to choose this year. Do I go deep or do I go shallow and entertaining? I guess it all depends on what’s available in eBook format, because after all, it’s Have iPad will travel. Ciao! •For other reading suggestions check out Richmond Public Library's web site at www.yourlibrary.ca/ goodbooks/.
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Can video games make you violent? Gamers, counsellor debate whether there’s a link by Andrew Hung Youth Reporter
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n the past few years, the electronic gaming industry has come under heavy fire for its potential association with violent behaviour or actions.
It certainly seems natural, in light of the recent shootings, to assume that the sheer number of such acts is attributed to the popularity of violent electronic games. Both the killers in the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting and the 2011 Norway attacks were reportedly obsessed with firstperson shooter games such as Call of Duty. Yet does that mean that all shooting games have such a negative influence on its players? Saxon Yeung, an R.A. McMath Secondary School student, believes that there is actually no correlation between the violence of these games and the violence in real life. In an essay he wrote on the subject, Yeung, who plays games such as Call of Duty and Left 4 Dead 2, points out that many of the shooting games that are popular in North America are also played in foreign markets. However, while mass shootings have been spotlighted in the United States for the past few years, such acts has decreased in those other countries, Japan and France in particular. If these electronic games have an equal impact on all their gamers, theoretically the crime rate should increase in every region the games were played in. “There is still no direct evidence that indicates the relationship between the violence in video games and the violence in real life,” he says. “I think it is safe to assume that many young males have encountered and played violent video games. What makes the perpetrators (of the mass shootings) different from everyone else?” In fact, in his essay, Yeung lists a number of benefits that one can receive from playing electronic games. He contends they can improve hand-eye coordination, reaction speeds, multi-tasking abilities, and problem solving skills. The influence of these games and actual
Is there a link between video games and violence?
bloodshed is indeed debatable. Benjamin Wong, a clinical counsellor at Richmond Addiction Services, says that it is not his observation that such activities lead to more aggressive behaviour in gamers. From his experience as a counsellor, he says that there are only a small percentage of individuals who have a documented history of violent behaviour. Other than the occasional fit or tantrum over the topic of electronic gaming, there hasn’t been a whole lot of violence. “I’d say that the majority of gamers that I come across, I wouldn’t even characterize them as remotely violent,” says Wong. However, that is not to say that violent electronic games have no effect on the players at all. Wong believes that the influence is subtle, and is often linked to their emotions, not actions. A heightened sense of anxiety, desensitization to violence, and aggressive
language are the traits that he frequently observes in the patients that he deals with. “The aggression can come out in many different ways. Bullying is a form of aggression. Being passively aggressive, verbally aggressive, or emotionally abusive can be aggression too.” Many of these types of behaviours are not easily noticed on a day-to-day basis. “I think the public needs to be educated that violence does not only show up on the street,” says Wong. John Gong, a first year student at Simon Fraser University, argues that violent games
“It doesn’t matter what age the gamers are, if they know how and when to control themselves, they’re mature.” — John Gong
can have a significant mental influence. As a former Call of Duty enthusiast, he is very aware of the effects of such games. Gong says that the most obvious product is anger. Many times, it can come from losing. But the anger can also come from the thrill of the games. “When the gamers shoot, they get excited, but there is anger in that excitement,” he says. However, the extent of the games’ impact really depends on the individual’s character. The personality of the gamer, Gong believes, is the biggest factor to how they react. Age and maturity are also tremendous factors. But ultimately, self-control, or a lack thereof, is the most significant factor, whether in teenagers or adults. “It doesn’t matter what age the gamers are, if they know how and when to control themselves, they’re mature.” See Page 26
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Teenage life is a juggling act Pressure from family, friends, school and the community can be overwhelming by Angelica Poversky Youth Reporter
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All around, parents, teachers—everyone—wants you to succeed/excel in every aspect of your life. Frankly, as an adolescent human, this puts your brain on error 404 mode. Grade 11 student Iggy Chan believes one of the factors of the recent increase in stress among teens is the synchronization of assignments which creates work overload for teenagers. “Our midterms are all during the same area of time. Understandably it’s marks cut off (time), but there should be a better
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way to spread them out so that we aren’t overloaded at the very last minute,” Chan says. The 16-year-old says he’s noticed an increase in depression and anxiety among his peers and at times finds it uneasy to deal with everyone else’s load of worries. Teens are exhausted with pressure shoved at them from all directions—and they come to their friends for support. McMath student Annie Ma says around the time of midterms, she was cramming, frantically highlighting facts while trying to maintain her friendships and not stepping on any toes. Her friends were texting, calling, and talking to her about their problems while she was focused on the hard task of achieving a golden A on exams. “I just want everyone to be happy...I want to be there for them, to listen to them, but I don’t want to be their therapist. I still have my own problems to deal with too.” The principal’s honour roll student believes that the constant tension to be a “better friend” and ease the worries of others brings the person trying to help down if they feel like they failed by not devoting themselves to the situation entirely. Health Canada understands the stresses of teenage Canadians and suggests to eat healthy, exercise and keep a positive and open mind in order to kickoff healthy living. “Healthy living means making positive choices that enhance your personal, physical, mental and spiritual health,” Health Canada explains. A crucial tip for those struggling with the high school environment: “Build a circle of social contacts to create a supportive environment of people who care for you and respect you.”
No direct link between shooter games and violence From Page 25 So what happens if a player does not have self-control? Does it automatically mean that he or she will turn into a mass shooter? Not necessarily. “The moral panic will prompt the society to point fingers at video games, and understandably so because videogaming is a recent phenomenon,” says Wong. For a gamer to reach the overly violent and utterly evil state of mass shooters, there are several other factors. Social isolation and precipitating mental health issues, particularly in the Sandy Hook situation, have been other contributors to the criminals of the recent shootings. It is for this reason why the emphasis and focus cannot be placed only on electronic games and those playing them. “I think the justice system and the mental health system need to very careful and cautious about video gaming. It must be on their radar,” Wong says. Again, Wong stresses that there’s no direct link between shooting games and real-life violence. “But I do think that we need to keep in mind that it is a factor.”
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TURN YOUR EMPTIES INTO A NEW SET OF WHEELS.
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Richmond Sports Awards finalists unveiled by Don Fennell Sports Editor The best in Richmond sport will be celebrated at the annual Richmond Sports Awards May 22 at R.A. McMath Secondary. Presented by The Richmond Review in co-operation with
Richmond Sports Council and the City of Richmond, the annual Sports Awards honours the wide spectrum of achievements in sport by local athletes and volunteers based on the previous calendar year. Finalists for 2012, in various categories, are: High School Female:
•Rebecca Hansen, volleyball •Anmol Mattu, basketball •Katrina Tolentino, volleyball High School Male: •Nick Fyffe, track and field •RJ Ramsey, volleyball •Isaiah Solomon, basketball
Junior Female: •Summer Clarke, soccer •Jodi Gentile, hockey •Noemie Thomas, swimming Junior Male: •Ryan Shields, fastball •Troy Stecher, hockey •Joshua Stuart, gymnastics Post-secondary Female:
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•Bea Francisco, field hockey •Rachel Ramsden, soccer •Christine Wong, golf Post-secondary Male: •Quinton Bradley, lacrosse •Gurjote Jhaj, basketball •Philip Scrubb, basketball Adult Female: •Tracy Marshall, track and field •Darcy Marquardt, rowing Adult Male: •Arjan Bhullar, wrestling •Andre Ho,
swimming •Richmond U18 United, soccer Adult team: •Devils, women’s hockey •Juvenile Blues, hockey •Red Devils, women’s soccer Coach: •Rob Forbes, volleyball •John Gattens, soccer •Mark Talbot, football Official: •Ben Kiang, hockey •Tony Shaw, table tennis •Michael Yamaguchi, baseball Administrator: •Keith Dawson, baseball •Linda Hilts, athletics •Terry Kehoe, football
Busy summer schedule will prepare Dunfee for worlds by Don Fennell Sports Editor With very deliberate steps, Evan Dunfee continues to inch closer to the 2013 International Association Athletics Federations world championships Aug. 10 to 18 in Moscow, Russia. A 22-year-old from Richmond, Dunfee is one of Canada’s elite men’s race walkers. And he keeps stepping up his game. While not particularly happy with his time Saturday in the Penn Relays, he still won the 10,000 metre race in Philadelphia in fourty minutes, 51.37 seconds. That’s just shy of the Canadian record of 39:26.02 set by Guillaume Leblanc in 1990. A University of B.C. grad, Dunfee is hoping a challenging series of summer races will have him finely tuned for the worlds. He’s planning to spend much of the summer in Europe, following the Pan-Am Cup in Guatamala City, Guatamala May 25 and 26. On the heels of that event are the Canadian championships in Moncton, New Brunswick in June, after which Dunfee heads to the Summer Universiade Games July 6 to 17 in Kazan, Russia and the Francophone Games Sept. 15 in Nice, France. Between the latter two
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events, he plans to remain in Europe and will likely train alongside friends in London, England. In March, Dunfee won the Pan-Am Cup U.S. trials in Huntington Beach, Calif. in a personal best time of one hour, 22 minutes, 45 seconds over 20 kilometres.
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Roller derby returning Saturday The second event of Terminal City Rollergirls’ Season 7 is set for Saturday at Minoru Arenas. In the first bout of the night, the Riot Girls face Season 6 champ Faster Pussycats. The fast and nimble Pussycats are fresh off a decisive 198-104 win against the Bad Reputations in the season opener,
and will most certainly bring their signature defensive game, though rumour has it they’ve been working hard on their offensive tactics as well. That being said, the Riot Girls have a number of very talented rookies. The second battle of the night features Public Frenemy taking on the
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Bad Reputations. Frenemy has also been training hard and already has one huge win under their belts, 18590 over the Riot Girls back in April. But the Bad Reps have some elegant moves up their sleeves and will be difficult to keep at bay. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the action starting at 5:45 p.m.
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William Kurelek’s
THE MAZE
Kurelek’s surrealistic painting, featured in the film, depicts a man’s unraveled head lying in a wheat field. A curled up laboratory rat, representing his spirit, is trapped inside a maze of unhappy thoughts and memories.
FREE SCREENING FOR MENTAL HEALTH WEEK:
Tuesday, May 7th at 7:00 pm Ralph Fisher Auditorium
Richmond All Blacks ousted the Richmond Athletics in the first round of playdowns on their way to the Keith Millar Provincial B Cup men’s soccer final to be played May 11 in Victoria. The Richmond Senior Soccer Association champion All Blacks will play Sarajevo FC (Vancouver Metro Soccer League) at 12:30 p.m. at Goudy Field.
All Blacks advance to final The Richmond Senior Soccer Association’s model franchise will play for another championship next weekend in Victoria. The All Blacks, which topped the Premier Division table with a sparkling 16-3-1 record (outscoring their opponents 51-13 during the league play), will face Vancouver Metro Soccer League Division 2A champion Sarajevo FC in the Keith Millar Cup Provincial B men’s soccer final May 11 in Victoria. In a back-and-forth affair, neither side giving an inch, the All Blacks proved to be better team
in a 1-0 semifinal win over Vancouver Island’s Comox Valley United last weekend in Comox.
the RSSA’s League Cup playoff this season with a 4-1 victory over DSBH Kelevra 1 in March.
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William Kurelek’s The Maze is a documentary about the life of celebrated Canadian artist William Kurelek, dramatically told through his paintings and his on camera revelations. The film takes an intimate look into the life of one of the 20th Century’s most fascinating artists and his struggles with attempted suicide and a self professed “spiritual crisis”. Directed by: Robert M. Young & David Grubin The original 1969 documentary has been restored and re-imagined by the director’s sons, Nick & Zack Young, for a new generation. Length: 60 minutes. Classification: General. Screening organized by: Canadian Mental Health Association Richmond Branch Pathways; Vancouver Coastal Health – Richmond; and Richmond Mental Health Consumer and Friends Society
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Wong ties for fourth Stephanie Wong of Richmond tied for fourth overall as the University of B.C. women’s golf team threepeated last week at the Association of Independent Institutions All-Conference Championship in Victoria, Texas. Wong was second going into the final round but a tough back nine saw her card a round of 76. With the win, the Thunderbirds earn an automatic bid to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national championship May 21 to 24 in Lincoln, Nebraska. UBC are the defending champions.
It was the Richmond team’s second clean sheet in three matches. The All Blacks also won
Post film discussion with Dr. Erin Michalak, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UBC and Gloryian Chernochan, Richmond Artist.
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Blaze. In other division matches, Bingers Army doubled Bombastic FC 4-2 and Ajyal Tigers outscored Rino SC by an identical 4-2 score. Upcoming games include a pair of Second Division matches May 7 at Richmond High. Richmond FC is scheduled to host Ladner FC (kickoff is 6:30 p.m.), followed by a tilt between C.I. Celtics and Rino S.C. at 8:30 p.m. Two First Division games are scheduled for May 9 at King George Park. Rino S.C. and Bingers Army kick off the action at 7 p.m., followed by Ayjal Tigers and Westside FC at 9 p.m.
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Reyn Lakhan scored twice to lead a six-goal outburst as Richmond FC flexed its offensive muscle Tuesday in the Richmond Regional Soccer League. Mike Reston, Miguel Bustamante, John Madazli and Bevan Dixon also scored goals in the Second Division match. In other games, Ladner FC and Tsawwassen Royals played to a 1-1 draw, while a match between the All Blacks and Rino will be rescheduled. On Thursday, Richmond FC’s First Division team took it on the chin losing 5-2 to Delta
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Richmond teams reload for shot at provincial titles From Page 29
Islanders 92/93B: Coached by Al Groff, the Islanders expect to build on a third-place finish at the 2012 Junior B provincials by being competitive with not only the teams in the Fraser Delta Women’s Fastpitch League’s First Division, but also in various tournaments as they aim this summer for a B.C. Senior B title. “We have very talented infielders and outfielders and two strong pitchers (Julia Badock and Emily Agawa),” says Groff. “We hope to provide good defence for our pitchers and the run support needed to win innings and games.” Kaeli Alexander begins this season as the starting catcher, but Groff is hoping Kelsey Lawrence (currently loaded down with studies) will be able to play at least some of the games. Sydney Jeffers is expected to add to the team’s power after her season at Douglas College concludes at the end of May, while Jessica Ramsay is still rehabbing a knee injury from last season but also hopes to join the Islanders later in the season. Victoria Groff, Janessa Murao and Erin Boivin are reliable infielders who can also produce runs, while newcomers Kirstin Sullivan and Aviva Rappaport are returning to softball after more than a season away from the game. Alex Lowe is a proficient utility infielder whose contributions will also be counted on. “We’ve really only just started, but our focus is on batting at this point in the season,” explains coach Groff, whose team will co-host the provincial Senior B championships July 19 to 21 at London Park. Islanders Senior B: Co-hosts of the 2013 provincial Senior B championships, this Islander team is currently in a rebuilding mode with several new players in the lineup. But coach Larry Stohan still expects his team to remain competitive while building on each game. “Although we lost a number of players (from last season) we have been able to maintain our level of play,” Stohan says. Marina Russell is the starting catcher, with Stohan suggesting her
strong stature behind the plate will be key to bringing two new pitchers into the rotation. Kyla McWilliam moves to centre field, where her athleticism will enable her to cover a lot of open area. The Islanders’ No. 1 shortstop from last season is off to Australia for a year to play field hockey, but Stohan says the Islanders were fortunate to be able to fill the void with Marina Deangelis who is currently playing at Douglas College. Karen Wright, Monika Gorgopa, Danielle Strohan, Kyla McWilliam, Alison Hamm, Megan Sanderson and Bryanna Kochems-Speck give the Islanders a solid core of players, with Caitlyn Lee, Brianne Farrell, Kathryn Barczi and Jess Bader among the newcomers. Farrell and Barczi both add to an already deep pitching staff, with the
latter honing her skills playing in California and later at Oregon State University. Islanders 94: Coach Kevin Lee hopes to guide his junior women’s fast pitch team to the provincial Junior B championships this season, with hopes of winning a medal. “Our expectations are to be a competitive and well-organized team that will challenge the older teams immediately,” says Lee. “We expect the players to perform at a high level and all have plenty of experience in ‘A’ level minor ball hopefully making the transition to adult ball rather seamless.” Starting pitcher Jodi Westerhof brings a good mix of speed and accuracy to the circle, while Emily Dawydiak at first base and Kara Lee at second are expected
to contribute heavily to both the offense and defence. Kianna Trewin in centre will anchor the outfield. And Maddy Schram, Jennifer Kuan, Robyn Wozny, Courtney Cruden and Katie Ross are anxious to build on last season. “We will be strong throughout the batting order, with good depth in both the infield and outfield,” says coach Lee. “But our strength will be offence with good, smart batters who will also take that intelligence to the field.” Mustangs Senior C: After being an assistant coach for 12 seasons, Ray Russell begins his second as head coach of the Mustangs. “Our goal is to go out and play hard,” says Russell. “But while winning is nice, it is not the only objective. This team has grown up together in the
Richmond Girls’ Softball Association and we want the players to keep having fun and playing the game.” The Mustangs will again have solid pitching in returnees Myriah Purss, Jessica Russell and Leah Sedola, while Dawn Just, Kelsey Wagner and Stephanie Chen are solid defensive players who can also produce offensively. Also returning—and forming a solid infield—are Danielle Vallee, Sarah Chapman, Jenny Sargent and Sam Ahmed. After taking last season off to travel, Alison Bruce has returned and gives the Mustangs speed and range in centre field, while Maddy Nicker joins
her twin sister Amy and Mackenzie Bentley from the Boomers of the Richmond Girls Softball Association’s Midget Division. Rampage Junior B: Coach Erin Higashitani’s tam medalled last season at the provincial Junior C championship, so will be moving up to compete at the Junior B level this season. They’ll be part of the Fraser Delta Women’s Fastpitch League’s Second Division. “Our goal is to have every player do her best each game and practice, and to continue to develop skills even at this latter part of their careers,” says Higashitani. Janelle Higashitani and Karly Greczmiel are a
great tandem at pitcher and catcher respectively and Naz Kasad and Natasha Evodkimoff will be strong on the bats. And Karen Henriksen at first base is a key infielder. But coach Higashitani stresses that “all positions are important and everyone needs to work hard to make this team successful.” There’s also the added challenge of meshing two former Richmond Girls’ Softball Association teams—Jaguars and Synergy—into one. Both teams gained valuable experience last season, the first for both playing women’s softball after participating in the RGSA’s minor house program.
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FortisBC-sponsored People’s Choice Award spawns huge interest
Having your say with the People’s Choice For the first time this year, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association included a People’s Choice category in their Ovation Awards. “GVHBA launched the People’s Choice Award as a fun and interactive way to raise awareness for the Ovation Awards,” says Wendy McNeil, vicepresident of marketing and education for the GVHBA. “More than 3,200 people voted ... I was thrilled with the response as it is the first year for this category, but I know we’ll have even more people voting next year.” Readers were asked to vote for their favourite new or renovated project. Everyone who voted was included
in a prize draw for a gas barbecue, sponsored by FortisBC. The winners were Gary and Bernice Robinson. “We’re very happy to sponsor the GVHBA and Ovation Awards and have this opportunity to support builders of high-quality, energy-efficient homes,” says Dan Noel, regional energy solutions manager for FortisBC.
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Best in the industry honoured at GVHBA Ovation Awards By Kerry Vital
The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association has honoured the best of the best in the Metro Vancouver residential construction industry at the Ovation Awards, handed out on April 20 in Vancouver. Now in their fourth year, the awards recognize builders, renovators and designers for their achievements. This year, the GVHBA added a new category to the awards: the People’s Choice Grand Ovation Award. Its first winner was Best Builders’ Sentinel House, located in West Vancouver. Best Builders also won awards for Best Addition/Conversion Renovation, Best Custom Home: $500,000 to $999,999 and Best New Kitchen: Under $100,000. Portrait Homes was the proud recipient of awards for Best Single Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 square feet, Best Single Family Detached Home: 2,000 to 2,999 square feet, Best Marketing Innovation for Hampstead and the Grand Ovation Award for Single-Family Builder of the Year. “This is such a proud moment for us as our goal and greatest reward is to always give our customers the best possible home buying experience,” says Portrait principal Robert Grimm.
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This is such a proud moment for us as our goal and greatest reward is to always give our customers the best possible homebuying experience,” says Portrait principal Robert Grimm.
“Without the dedication and commitment of our team, and trade partners, this honour would not be possible,” says Portrait principal Harry Grimm. “We accept this on behalf of them and would sincerely like to thank them for their continued passion and customer-driven focus.” The other Grand Ovation Awards winners were Intermind Design for RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Small Volume, My House Design/ Build Team for RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Large Volume, Tavan Developments for Custom Builder of
the Year and Concert Properties for Multi-Family Builder of the Year. The My House Design/Build Team also won awards for Best Kitchen Renovation: $100,000 and Over, Best Renovated Room and Best Renovation $500,000 to $799,999. Tavan Developments also picked up the award for Best Custom Home: $1 million to $2 million, while Falcon Homes took home awards for Best Custom Home: Over $2 million, Best New Kitchen: $100,000 and Over, Best Special Feature: New or Renovated and Best Interior Design Custom Residence: New or Renovated. For a full list of winners and categories, visit www.ovationawards.ca.
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Best Builders, above, was the recipient of the GVHBA’s first People’s Choice Award, along with three other awards. The Ovation Awards are in their fourth year and honour excellence in the residential construction industry in the Lower Mainland.
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Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 caregiving@plea.bc.ca www.plea.bc.ca
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OBITUARIES
ALCOCK, Kenneth R. 1955 - 2013 Kenneth passed away peacefully at the age of 57 years. Kenneth is survived by his brothers; Patrick and Frederick, cousin; Star (Rob) Christensen and great cousins; Colt and Taylor. Kenneth was predeceased by his father James, his mother Meda and Aunt Edith Charette. A public visitation will take place at Richmond Bethel Church on Tuesday May 7, 2013 at 12:00 Noon (one hour prior to the service). A Funeral Service will proceed at 1:00 p.m. Private cremation to follow. Richmond Funeral Home Cremation & Reception Centre 604-273-3748
HELP WANTED
Need Dough? Call us for an exciting opportunity to explore your future in advertising. Our expanding firm is looking for 10 motivated people to learn multiple aspects of marketing, earn a great income, and travel! No exp. necessary. Will train.
Call Candice: 604-777-2195 TRAVELTST - Richmond We have several opportunities available now. Experienced Travel Agents - are you tired of not being appreciated... feeling burnt out + with little or no support to help you? We are looking for Leisure Cruise & Tour or Corporate consultants who are proficient in the travel industry.. looking to grow in a fun, happy, aggressive and successful sales team. Successful candidate(s) will be results oriented, possess strong sales skills, plus be well travelled. We offer several options; contract comm only agents - working from home, or wages + incentive comm with benefits in a fabulous atmosphere. All applicants will be treated with strict confidence. Email your resume to Ian@TravelTST.ca - no calls.
HELP WANTED for Landscaping Work! Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!
PropertyStarsJobs.Com An Alberta Oilfield Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051.
Brodex Industries LTD requires full time machinist mainly Monday to Friday. Some overtime may be required. Competitive wages & benefits. Email resume to brodex@shawbiz.ca or Mail: 3751 Hwy. 97N Quesnel, BC V2J 5Z2
MAINTENANCE/LOADER OPERATOR NEEDED. This is a fulltime, permanent position starting immediately at our plant in Princeton, BC. Minimum of 10 years maintenance experience required on a variety of production and mobile equipment. Experience in a post mill, or small to medium size sawmill preferred. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, work well with minimum supervision and be part of the team. Please submit resumes by fax 250295-7912 or email elizabeth@pwppost.com
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BENEFIT PACKAGE! Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250
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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR We are looking for a self-motivated Production Supervisor for our busy wood post manufacturing and treating facility in Princeton, BC. The successful candidate will be responsible for employee training and development, quality and cost control, production scheduling and safety. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years supervisory experience in an industrial production operation, a post mill or wood production facility preferred. Must have a high degree of resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability; and the ability to plan, organize, develop and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. Good leadership skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven track record are required. Please email your resume to elizabeth@pwppost.com. For further information about our company visit our website at www.pwppost.com. Only those selected for interviews with be contacted.
ARETE MECHANICAL is hiring Journeyman Plumbers 10 Yrs of Supervisory Industrial/ Commercial/ Institutional mechanical projects. Competitive salary and benefits. Wage: TBD fax: 604-421-6324 or email: info@aretemechanical.com
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BC wholesale distribution firm seeking new products to add to their existing line up. We are currently distributing to approximately 500 retailers throughout BC. If you are interested in working with our company to distribute your products in BC, please reply to Box #14 Vernon Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave, Vernon BC V1T 1P5
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
SPIRITUAL
Psychic Healer Discover the power of Energy Readings by Angela DON’T LET TIME & DISTANCE STAND IN YOUR WAY.
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C & C Electrical Mechanical
Running this ad for 8yrs
• ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service
PAINT SPECIAL (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
604-475-7077
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Reunites Loved Ones One visit will amaze you! CALL TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW.
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FENCING
Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626
S & S FENCING & LANDSCAPING CEDAR FENCE PANELS for Sale & Installation.
604-275-3158
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www.mainlandroof.com
GARDENING
604-726-0503
www.gadryconsultation.com
K.D.P. PAINTING
Appt only 604 872 - 7952
Immaculate Workmanship Int/Ext. ~ Reasonable Rates
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Free Estimates 21 Years Experience
Borrow Against Your Vehicle!
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• MONEY TODAY! • Instant Approvals • No Credit Checks • Privacy Assured
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Need CA$H Today? Own A Vehicle? Borrow Up To $25,000
No Credit Checks! Cash same day, local office.
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APPLIANCE REPAIRS
REPAIR Fridges, Stoves, Washers, Dryers, d/w’s & garberators. Plumbing. 604-916-6542, 604-780-9830
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CONCRETE & PLACING
STAMPED CONCRETE FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured crossroadsstampedconcrete.com
Danny 604 - 307 - 7722
PAVING/SEAL COATING
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RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses • More
Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM!
GARDEN PLOTS STEVESTON AREA Garden plots available on a farm. Rototilled and ready to plant. 200sf to 10,100sf. Rent from $100 & up. Private secure location. NO DOGS ALLOWED.
Commercial & Residential • Parking Lots • Driveways • Garage Apron • Speed Bumps • Potholes • Patchwork • Tennis Courts • Repair & Resurface (Insured, WCB) Over 10yrs of exp. Free Estimates
★ Reasonable Rates ★
604-618-2949
Contact Mike or Jerry 604-241-7575
15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau
•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates
Brad 778-552-3900 GARDENING SERVICES 21 yrs exp. Tree topping, pruning, trimming, power raking, aeration, cleanup. $15/up. Michael 604-240-2881
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PLUMBING
bradsjunkremoval.com FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service
C & C Electrical Mechanical
HOME REPAIRS
MOVING & STORAGE
GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured. Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
Local & Long Distance
DRYWALL
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Mike 604-789-5268
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ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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604-537-4140 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
GARAGE SALES
4900 FOXGLOVE CRES Richmond. Sat. & Sun. May 4th & 5th, 10am - 2pm. No Early Birds Glassware, Jewelery, Electronics, Sporting Goods, Saxophone, More.
FLEA MARKET Sat. May 25,2013 9:30-2:30 St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Centre 3150 Ash St. Van.BC Tables: $25.00 Free parking Admission: By donation. Mary Scott 604-271-1131 Richmond
BIG YARD SALE Sat. May 4th, 9am-2pm.
10231 Defoe Street (#2 / Williams)
SHOP TIL YOU DROP FOR MOTHER’S DAY
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GARAGE SALES
Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988
• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560
Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service FREE ESTIMATES
Joe 604-250-5481 374
TREE SERVICES
TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
www.treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD
604-787-5915/604-291-7778
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
PETS 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
Eastcan Roofing & Siding
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BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, bred at Diesel Kennel, last 2, males, $1000. each. (604)869-5073
604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
10% OFF - Call 604.812.9721 AMG ROOFING & SIDING. Re-roofing, new roof, gutters. WCB
GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.
Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad
SPRING AFFAIR Sat., May 4th, 9am-1pm *GARAGE SALE *PLANTS *HOME BAKING *SILENT AUCTION *PANCAKE BREAKFAST
corner #3 Rd/Steveston Hwy.
Richmond
Ride to Conquer Cancer Garage Sale 7631 Glacier Cres. New gift shop items at ridiculously low prices! Good Variety All proceeds go to 2013 Ride. Free Gift with every purchase
STEVESTON
Street Sale
Sat. May 4th, 9 - 2 pm Sun. May 5th, 1 - 3 pm
3031 Broadway Street Sat & Sun May 4 & 5 9am - 4pm.
Crystal, art, new skiis, furniture, office, rugs, and so much more.
(Follow signs for more houses) King size bed frame, l/r chairs, zappers, some tools, household items, sport equip. plus more
RICHMOND - Garage Sale Saturday, May 4th, 9am-2pm 6371 Riverdale Drive
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3-LINE EXAMPLE
Mr. Sidewalk Pressure Washing Sidewalks, Driveways, Patios etc. John 604-802-9033
•New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs
South Arm United Church
Sunday, May 5, 10am-1pm Free Admission - Over 75 Tables Southarm Community Centre 8880 Williams Road Ph: 604-718-8060
#1 AAA Rubbish Removal
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca
RICHMOND
MOM’S UNITE (Kids Stuff) SWAP MEET
21 Years Serving Rmd.
PRESSURE WASHING
GARAGE SALES
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MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338
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20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !
604-475-7077
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Hauling Anything..
CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service
& SIDING Specialists in WHAT WE do! 604-218-3064
SMALL & GENERAL REPAIRS FOR YOUR HOME & APARTMENT In Richmond only Call Reynaldo 604-339-9402
*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup! T & K Haulaway
CONCRETE FORMING FRAMING
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FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!
604-572-3733
QUALITY RENO’S Comm/Res. Specializing in kitch/bath/bsmt. Ref avail. Free est. Greg (604)771-6615
COMPLETE Handyman Services. Tile, drywall, carpentry, paint, flooring. All repairs. Dan 604-761-9717
604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
AFFORDABLE MOVING
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
ASPHALT PAVING
CLEANING SERVICES
Best House CLEANERS. Trusted & reliable. Filipino owned & operated, licensed.Prof. touch. Supplies incl’s. House & Office. Move-In/Move-Out. Free Estimate! Daisy 604-727-2955
All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375
Mainland Roofing Ltd.
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Spiritual Reader & Healer
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FIVE STAR ROOFING
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MISC. FOR SALE
NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
REAL ESTATE 612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE RICHMOND Invest Opport.- C class Liquor Primary Licence for sale. Usage for opening night club, pub, karaoke bus. Open bus. imme. Renovation approved. Call 604-889-2633 for details.
SHELTIES: 6/mo male, 4/yr male, 3/yr fem, 2/yr fem. Sable,ready now Shots / dewormed. 604-826-6311. YELLOW LAB Puppies. Excellent Stock! No papers. $400. In Mission 604-820-2687 or 604-820-3451
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FERTILIZERS
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure $160/13 yds or Well Rotted $180/10 yds. Free Delivery Richmond area. 604-856-8877
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APARTMENT/CONDO
2002 Jaguar X Type, 6 cyl, 153K silver w/black leather int, no accid loaded & clean. $5500 obo. Call: 604-644-8648
Richmond, 9411 Glendower Drive. 1250sf. 3 bdrm. 1.5 bath, 5 appli. Fenced patio, cls. to Waterlee Elem. & McNairhigh High. N/P N/S 2 + prkg. New paint. Reno’d bath. Avail. Now. $1450 + utils. Refs. Req. & Credit Check (604)231-0747
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RICHMOND 3 bdrm 2 bath fresh paint rancher 5appls 5311-Blundell. Immed. $1950. Refs. 604-240-5322
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WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647
SUITES, LOWER
RICHMOND. 1 Bdrm above grnd. New kitch bath carpets. $750 inc util no ldry. NS/NP 604-274-1850
OKANAGAN PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS From $140,000. No time limit to build. Near by lake access. ALSO: 1 spectacular 3 acre parcel at $390,000 owner wants to retire and will carry financing. 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com
RICHMOND 4th/Granville. 2 Bdrm, no laundry, NP/NS. Ref’s. $900 incl utils. Sgle or Cple. 604-244-7862
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RICHMOND QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located Close to schools & public transportation. Spacious 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses. 6 Appl’s., balcony, 2 car garage, 2 full baths, gas f/p. 1 Year lease required. No Pets. Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call (604) 841-2665
MOTORCYCLES
2010 GSXR 750 black barely ridden 5000km 2 helmets & riding jacket Like new $6800 778-891-4501
RICHMOND: Walk to skytrain & RMD ctr. Lrg 1bdr, gated, pkng, gym, pool, n/s. $975: 604-492-2267
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Pomeranian pups. Ready/Vet chkd. M&F. 778-838-2700, 604-504-1559. www.pomeraniansbyparis.com PURE MASTIFF X AFRICAN BORBAL puppies, have first shots, $400 each. Call (604)869-5502
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MULTI-POO Miniature, brown 4-5lb Hypo aller, non-shed, family raised, vet cert $1250. 604-341-1445.
QUALITY WORK AT REASONABLE PRICES
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(L-R) Grade 12 students Sheldon Lai and Logan Numerow from A.R. MacNeill Secondary compete in BC’s Brightest Minds Competition at Playland at the PNE. BC’s Brightest Minds brings together two-person teams of students from across BC in a critical thinking science competition that uses Playland as a real-life case study.
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Defy Gravity Dance Company dancers Natalie Smith, Jade Chong, Riley KumpO’Brien and Kirsten McInnis (seen here with studio director Rishell O’Brien) won the Ultimate Peak Challenge on April 20. They beat out 900 other performances at the week-long competition to earn the highest score for a Level 4 Group and the highest overall score at the Ultimate Peak Challenge. They have been invited to perform again at the Provincial Honours Performance May 26.
Richmond’s Shayna Ding (left) has been named one of 10 finalists in the ITMNSR Model Look North America 2013 modelling contest. Born in China, the 20-year-old Ding is a fourth year science student at University of B.C. and will compete in the finale show June 6 at River Rock Casino Resort. Also pictured is fellow finalist 22-year-old Joanna Jiang of Coquitlam. Tickets to the show are available at ticketmaster.ca or 604-280-4444.
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of Wakayama, Japan, who held the highest degree in karate, urged for karate to be offered at the martial arts centre, and wrote a letter to then Richmond Mayor Henry Anderson making this request. At the time, only keno and judo were being taught there. Wakayama and Richmond had just launched its sister-city relationship, and that request was one of the first exchanges between the two leaders, Kojima says. And so in 1973, karate was intro-
duced at the centre, thanks to the generosity of those from the kendo and judo communities who fundraised for the building. Today, there are examples of three generations of members at the judo club. And with five original members still active, Kojima wonders if there’s anything else quite like it in Canada. The club has a rich winning tradition, which started in those early days. The club won tournaments all over
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has brought families together, and helped forge life-long friendships. Today, the club has 150 members. And by his rough calculations, more than 6,000 members have participated over the years. “I think we’re a very unique club,” Kojima says of having a club this old, with five members from those first days. It was in 1972 when the Steveston Judo Club entered its current home, the Steveston Martial Arts Centre. He recalls how the then-mayor
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Ed went on to say that for many local residents, the Steveston Seafood House was “the restaurant to go to for a really good meal.”
To celebrate this auspicious 35th anniversary, Steveston Seafood House is offering a mouthwatering four-course dinner sourced from 100% Oceanwise and B.C. products (with or without wine pairings). For more information or to send your memories and/or photos for a chance ,to win a fabulous chef’s dinner for you and nine of your closest friends, visit www.stevestonseafoodhouse. com.
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“Steveston was a lot different back then,” says Ed, who with his wife Marianne and 13-year-old daughter Sydney, still celebrates special occasions and milestones at the restaurant. “I can still picture as an 11-year-old always loving the dessert trolley.”
Kudos goes to interior designer, Michelle Hermans (Michellehermansdesign.com), for capturing the essence of the eatery and of Steveston. ,“Michelle was somehow able to convey the spirit and feeling of Steveston and translate it into a modern material expression,” says Shane, who also credits his wife Jaymie for her countless hours working behind the scenes in the restaurant to ensure both customers and staff are happy. In addition, Shane attributes much of the restaurant’s success to the great team, both in the kitchen and on the floor, who make each and every customer’s visit a memorable one.
If that’s indeed the case, then the local club has created thousands of good citizens since first opening its doors in 1953. The judo club is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and Kojima and four others were among the 80 original students when the club was founded by Tom Doi, Seiichi Hamanishi, Takeo Kawasaki, Kunji Kuramoto, Yukio Mizuguchi, Frank Sakai, Kanezo Tokai, Soichi Uyeyama, Harry Kuramoto and Lanky Mizuguchi. Kojima, Art Nishi, Martin Kuramoto, Isao Kuramoto and Hap Hirata were the first Japanese judokas to be trained in the art of judo in Steveston. Kojima recalls those humble days in the 1950s, when members utilized the materials at hand to fabricate their outfits. 100 pound rice sacks were made into pants, and canvas was used for their tops. Sawdust from the Eburne saw mill in Vancouver—normally reserved for home heating—was used on the floors, as were tatami straw mats. “We made do by improvising. We had no money and there was no waste.” Kojima said the philosophy of respect for others has always been at the forefront of judo instruction. “I think we’ve been able to accomplish that,” he says of continuing to teach that lesson. Indeed, like other sports, judo The City of Richmond’s Move for Health Week initiative is presented by Shaw Communications, with support from BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) and Healthy Families BC and with the Richmond Review as a media partner. Move for Health Week activities are delivered in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health, the Richmond School District, the City’s Community Association partners and local sports organizations.
One customer who has been frequenting the Steveston Seafood House since its inception is longtime Richmond resident, Ed Dowling. He vividly remembers as an 11-year-old getting dressed up and heading with his family for dinner at the “new” Steveston Seafood House.
“I was very impressed by Ken’s attention to detail … nothing was too large or small to address.”
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“We are asking people to submit their favourite Steveston Seafood House stories and/or photos for a chance to win a chef’s dinner for 10,” says Shane (see the website for details). It’s estimated that since this historic eatery opened its doors, more than one million meals have been served and enjoyed.
Recently, the award-winning restaurant received a facelift. The renovation included interior improvements such as a fresh coat of paint, new chairs and linen, two wall-mounted eight-foot long modern fireplaces, art work and stunning contemporary chandeliers and light fixtures. Shane thanks Ken Yoshikawa, founder of Richmond’s Trendsetter Homes, for the outstanding restoration work.
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Today, it still stands proudly as an award-winning restaurant for such dishes as its clam chowder and seafood jambalaya. To commemorate its 35th anniversary and its new look, owner/ proprietor Shane Dagan is asking its longtime loyal clientele to share photos and favourite memories on its website.
In addition, the well-thought out wine list showcases some of the best VQA wines from the Okanagan, as well as a good selection of Old and New world wines from across the globe.
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Few, however, have become proud landmarks like the Steveston Seafood House. Delicious locally sourced seafood, excellent service and great ambience are part of the draw for thousands of locals and visitors annually. The restaurant is recognized as one of best fine dining restaurants in the village, offering a wide assortment of Ocean Wise seafood and west coast cuisine in an intimate setting, just minutes away from the waterfront.
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As might have been expected, its location near the Fraser River and the quaintness of the village brought with it a boom, and, with it, saw the opening of many restaurants over the last few decades.
“We have decided to do away with the thick cream sauces and heavily seasoned vegetables and instead focus on the natural taste of the items themselves,” says Shane. You would do yourself a disservice not to have someone at your table order the Smoked Alaskan Black Cod or the Qualicum Bay Seared Scallops, both which promise to tantalize all of your senses and guaranteed to be some of the best seafood dishes you will ever find.
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Its property had a long history of successful business dating back to the mid-1940s. The structure was originally built as a variety shop, where children eagerly bought penny candy and bubblegum, and was later converted into the Steveston Equipment Store. For a few years in the early seventies the building stood vacant until it started its new life as the Steveston Seafood House.
“We are blessed to be living in the Pacific Northwest with an abundance of fresh food,” says Shane. “There’s just such a wonderful selection of seafood, meat, grains, produce and fruit to choose from, there’s little reason to go outside of B.C.” This spring, the menu will be heavy on locally sourced spot prawns, halibut and wild salmon served simply.
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n 1978, when the Steveston Seafood House opened its doors, Moncton Street was the commercial hub of this historic fishing village. The street largely housed grocery and fishing equipment stores.
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