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Ethel Tibbits Awards to honour Mary Gazetas Tickets selling fast for fundraising luncheon by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

Matthew Hoekstra file photo Ted Lorenz.

Ted Lorenz was the epitome of volunteerism Don Fennell photo With family looking on, Richmond Fire-Rescue chief John McGowan and colleagues perform the Last Bell Ceremony at the Celebration of Life for Ted Lorenz Saturday at the Steveston Community Centre.

by Don Fennell Staff Reporter At the conclusion of the classic 1946 fantasy It’s A Wonderful Life, George Bailey’s daughter Zulu looks up at him excitedly and says “Look Daddy, teacher says every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings.” It’s then that George realizes that he truly has a wonderful life. The bell rang for Ted Lorenz on Saturday, as family, friends and a grateful community celebrated the life of a Richmond legend at a moving gathering attended by close to a thousand people who packed the indoor tennis facility at the Steveston Community Centre he was instrumental in constructing. Master of ceremonies and longtime friend Kelvin Higo was among those who regaled the audience

with stories of Lorenz’s more than 60 years of volunteer service and his dedication to his family and the community. Lorenz passed away Feb. 20 after complications following a double bypass heart surgery a few months ago. “When you look up the definition of volunteer in the dictionary, there should be a picture of Ted Lorenz,” said Higo. “The epitome of volunteerism is when you put your money where your mouth is. Ted and three others did just that when they were willing to sign a $15,000 mortgage to complete the Martial Arts Centre in 1970. Ted Lorenz thought the lasting tribute of the Steveston Community Society has been its ability

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to go out into the community and have residents feel ownership in their community and participate in the many activities sponsored by the board.” A Steveston volunteer firefighter at age of 18, and Richmond fire chief from 1979 until retiring in 1993, Lorenz was all about community. He saw it as a way of life. Inheriting a philosophy of Richmond pioneer and former school board trustee and city councillor Bob McMath, Lorenz believed and promoted the idea that if community was able to raise a third of funds needed for a project, municipal government should be able to match that with the final third coming from senior government. That was the approach taken on every

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Mary Gazetas, hailed as a tireless champion of local heritage and for founding the Richmond Fruit Tree Sharing Project, will be honoured with a posthumous Pioneer Award at next week’s Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards. More than three quarters of tickets to the March 14 luncheon, at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport from 11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., have been sold. The 21st annual celebration of the accomplishments of local women, is also a fundraiser for Chimo Community Services’ Nova House, a shelter for women and their children escaping domestic violence. The 2014 nominees are: • Community (Volunteer): Qi Chen, Leanne Chew, Susan Hutcheon, Amanda Bostik, Christine Campbell, Shyrose Nurmohamed, Mary Scott, Corisande Percival-Smith, Christen Haines; • Community (Professional): Ahlay Chin, Brenda Plant, Margie Hardy, Rosalie Walls and Carol Young; • Arts: Elena Steele and Marina Szijarto • Youth: Janice Callangan, Muriel Faifman and Emma Partridge; • Sports: Margaret Hobson, Michelle Weisbom, Anne Gillrie-Carre and Alisa Carey; • Business: Yasmin Ali/Kathryn Lucarino and Shelley Smith. See Page 3

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YVR eyes major market in China Airport CEO focused on growth, but city councillor worried about impacts

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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A record number of passengers travelled through Vancouver International Airport last year, and YVR captain Craig Richmond is setting his sights on what he calls “the greatest commercial aviation opportunity in history.” “Expanding service to Asia, particularly China, and capturing more of the Chinese tourism market, is a tremendous opportunity,” said Richmond. “I think this is the greatest commercial aviation opportunity in history. It’s on our doorstep. The Chinese carriers are tripling the size of their fleets in the next 15 years, and so we can take advantage of that.” Richmond, speaking to city council Monday for the first time as president and CEO, said the airport handled 17.97 million passengers in 2013, up 2.1 per cent. An increase in service to China boosted last year’s totals, as did greater regional travel within B.C. Records are being shattered again in 2014, as YVR had its busiest January on record. Passenger volumes were 8.2 per cent higher than the same month last year. China Eastern now offers twice daily flights to Shanghai, China Southern recently began offering daily service to Guangzhou and Air China now flies to Beijing 12 times per week, up from its past daily service. YVR offers a total of 75 flights to China each week—more than any other North American airport—and boosting connections with the world’s most populous country is a major plank for YVR, which recently added the Chinese language to its website. Richmond said he’s putting more resources into strengthening business with China, noting the local airport authority has an office in Hong Kong. He said new daily service to Tokyo begins later this month, and YVR has talked with Xiamen Airlines about offering flights from its sister city of Richmond. “In the next six years in China and other Asian nations there will be 750 million more middle class,”he said.“The Chinese airlines are buying (airplanes) and they want someplace to go… It would be a shame for us to miss out on that opportunity.” The Vancouver Airport Authority boss is urging the federal government to help facilitate new business by liberalizing air treaties, simplifying Canada’s visa process and ensuring government agencies are equipped to quickly screen growing volumes of passengers. Airport officials are also increasing the appeal of YVR with a series of ambitious projects, from expanding the terminal and refurbishing Flight Path Park to repaving Russ Baker Way and building a luxury outlet mall on Sea Island. Construction on the mall has begun, and two of three phases are scheduled to be completed by spring 2015. But Coun. Harold Steves said he’s worried what airport growth will do to the environment, noting the planned jet fuel pipeline will soon

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Matthew Hoekstra photo A WestJet airplane prepares to land at Vancouver International Airport Monday night. The airport’s focus on growth is raising concerns of a local politician.

bring oil tankers to the Fraser River despite stern objections from the city. “That’s going to be a very sore point for decades to come,”said Steves, who suggested exploring alternatives and even shifting some air traffic to other airports. Richmond acknowledged the city’s opposition to the pipeline project—which includes a new jet fuel storage facility in the Riverport area of South Richmond—but said YVR doesn’t direct airlines where to go, and growing jobs and business for the region is key to YVR’s mandate. “I think we’re probably just going to disagree about growing passenger traffic,” he told Steves Monday, adding if the airport doesn’t continue to grow it will probably shrink. “If we don’t provide the connectivity that airlines want, then they would gradually move away. That has happened to airports in the past.”

Gaming revenue shatters record River Rock Casino Resort pours $17.6 million into city coffers by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

From Page 1 The Ethels are named after the pioneering editor of The Richmond Review, Ethel Tibbits, who was a firebrand in the community who made a name for herself in the editorials she penned, including her fearless criticism of the internment of those of Japanese heritage during the Second World War. Tickets to the Ethel Tibbits Women of Disinction Awards—$50 each, or a table of 10 for $475—are available by calling 604-2473700. The March 14 luncheon is at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport. The Ethels has raised more than $280,000 for local women’s charities since 1994.

Vandal damages rescue ship Jimmy Ng

Casino gamblers have handed the city a record take from River Rock Casino Resort, according to year-end financial statements from Richmond City Hall. The River Road casino poured $17,631,000 into city coffers in 2013—up 13.1 per cent over the previous record-setting year of 2012. City officials entered 2013 with low expectations— budgeting for just $12.4 million in gaming revenue. The cash is earmarked for Richmond Olympic Oval construction ($5 million), capital projects ($4.6 million), a repairs and maintenance fund ($1.4 million), grants ($748,000) and Richmond RCMP ($600,000). That leaves civic politicians with $5,266,000 unspent casino cash. City spokesperson Ted Townsend said the extra money goes into a gaming provision reserve account, “which council could make allocations from at their discretion.” Gaming funds will be spent in a similar fashion this year, although council has boosted its revenue expectations and plans to sink more money into capital projects. By the end of this year, the Richmond Olympic Oval will have received a total of $50 million of financing from gamblers. The Olympic facility’s share of the gaming revenue pie will end in 2015 and shift to the planned pool and seniors centre

in Minoru Park. Richmond’s gaming revenue was relatively flat until 2011, when a rapid rise began. Townsend said the city budgets conservatively due to potential fluctuation. “Generally, we try to use gaming funds for capital or other one-time expenses within our operating budget such as our yearly grants program and maintenance/repairs projects. That way if revenue fluctuates up or down, which it has, we’re not left scrambling to fund any repeating annual expense commitments,” he said. Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, a publicly traded company which owns River Rock and 16 other gaming properties, will release its year-end financial results after the markets close Wednesday. Following third-quarter results last year, CEO Rod Baker said the strong results for his firm reflect gains from River Rock, but were offset by “persistent challenges” at Boulevard Casino in Coquitlam, which was relaunched in December as Hard Rock Casino Vancouver. On the other side of Lulu Island, the City of New Westminster earned just one-third the gaming revenue of Richmond through its smaller Starlight Casino. Cities receive 10 per cent of net gaming revenue from casinos within their jurisdiction. According to the latest statistics from the province, Richmond has received $136.7 million in gaming cash since 1999. Last year also resulted in another windfall for the City of Richmond, which ended 2013 with an operating budget surplus of $5.5 million.

The search-and-rescue vessel Jimmy Ng was discovered vandalized Friday, rendered useless when the vessel’s hull was punctured and gas was poured all over it inside a secured North Richmond boat house. Brian Hobbs, President of the the Strait of Georgia Marine Rescue Society, told The Richmond Review that vandals cut a front gate lock and then pried open a second locked door. “The tubes had been punctured with a screw and gasoline had been poured all over the deck of the vessel, making it unusable for crew members,” Hobbs said of the rigid hull inflatable. The rescue vessel’s power steering cable was also cut, a costly repair. But Richmond-based Seastar Solutions, after hearing about the incident, provided the society with an upgraded power steering unit. A local locksmith also stepped up to repair the doors. Thanks to the community stepping up, what appeared to be thousands of dollars of damage has been reduced substantially. The boat is on course to make its return to the water by the end of the week, he said. Hobbs described the vandalism as “rather senseless.” The break-in was discovered during a routine daily inspection of Station 10 Richmond, Hobbs said. The Jimmy Ng is a community-owned vessel that serves the waters around Richmond and participated in nearly 40 community events last year. While Richmond Mounties are investigating, a $500 reward has been offered by the society for information leading to any arrests. The Jimmy Ng was tasked to 39 search-and-rescue missions last year, about 40 per cent in support of the Canadian Coast Guard. Anyone with information about the break in is asked to call the Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212.

Murder conviction overturned on appeal Joshua Berner found not guilty by Jacqueline Langen Contributor After spending the past five years behind bars, Joshua Berner was found not guilty of second-degree murder in the death of 23-yearold Richmond resident Benjamin Warland. The B.C. Supreme Court jury came back with their verdict around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, two days after beginning their deliberations. Berner was originally convicted by a jury in 2010, and was handed a 10-year sentence, but appealed the verdict on the grounds that the original judge erred in her instruction to the jury. “Evidence was called at the re-trial that Warland was known to carry knives around town... He was known to be a violent individual,” said lawyer Jason Tarnow, who represented Berner

during the first trial. Berner was accused of stabbing Warland multiple times in January of 2009 after Warland, Berner and another man exited a bus near Cambie and Bargen Road. Berner testified that the stabbing was a matter of self-defense after a tussle between the men took a more serious turn. Warland was rushed to hospital after being found on the lawn of a home, but the young father later died. “Berner testified, saying that Warland pulled out the knife,” said Tarnow. Tarnow believes that Berner was a victim due to his mother’s media coverage, Carol Ann Berner, who was convicted of the death of a fouryear old while driving impaired in July 2010. “He was never Joshua Berner in the headlines, he was always Carol Ann Berners’ son. He was never given a fair shot in the media. You’ll never convince me otherwise that the jury wasn’t aware of that,” said Tarnow.

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As there are nearly 60 railwayroadway crossings in Richmond, the City is reviewing the proposed regulations to determine any impacts. In particular, Section 93 pertains to blocked roadway crossings. The proposed wording does not specify a maximum time that a moving train can block a crossing. We encourage the public and business owners to review the proposed regulations and provide feedback directly to Transport Canada, particularly if you have been negatively impacted by a blocked crossing. For background information on the proposed regulations, please go to: www.tc.gc.ca > Rail > Rail Safety > Grade Crossing Regulations Consultations. To view the proposed regulations, please go to: www. gazette.gc.ca > Proposed Regulations > scroll down to Department of Transport – Proposed Regulations: Grade Crossing Regulations. To provide comments, send an e-mail to: railsafety@tc.gc.ca. Please consider copying the City on any correspondence (transportation@richmond.ca) so that we are aware of any issues. The deadline for comments is May 9, 2014. Thank you for your participation.

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Frances Clark honoured for volunteerism National prize handed out to longtime advocate for people with disabilities by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A longtime Richmond advocate for people with disabilities has been honoured for her volunteerism by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Frances Clark has received a national Lifelong Achievement award from the second annual Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards. She was honoured at a special ceremony in Toronto Feb. 27. “Volunteers are the lifeblood of communities and organizations across this country. They are selfless and inspiring Canadians who provide their time, energy and experience for no other reason than to promote the well-being of their fellow citizens,” said Harper in a statement. Richmond Centre for

Disability chair Vince Miele, accompanied by the centre’s executive director Ella Huang, accepted the award on behalf of Clark who was unable to attend. As one of two national award winners, Clark receives a medal and a $10,000 prize, which she’s donating to Richmond Centre for Disability. The awards honour inspiring Canadians from all walks of life who are finding new ways to make a difference in their communities. Reached Friday, Clark told The Richmond Review she’s simply done the work that has interested her. The award, she said, acknowledges that she has contributed something to the community. “I just enjoy doing what I was doing. That’s my life. I love meetings, I love trying to make a difference.” Clark, a longtime Richmond resident, founded the Richmond Centre for Disability 28 years ago, but her community activism dates farther back, when she was involved in founding a federation of dog clubs to encourage responsible pet ownership.

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EDITORIAL: Rethinking transit for seniors

he last 60 years of transportation design have been about getting young, mobile people to work. Now may be the time to find a way to make transportation safer and more usable for seniors. Before, no one cared about washrooms at SkyTrain stations, truly accessible bus stops and buses or other services that would make it easier for older people to give up the car and take transit. Before, nobody worried that our street lighting, signage, even our drivers’ licence system was inadequate for use by older people whose eyesight may be failing, whose reflexes are slow but who may still have a clean driving record. Before, no one cared that suburban living doesn’t support seniors, who may become isolated at home and dependent on government or volunteer services to get around. Now, though, as the grey tsunami begins to overwhelm public resources, it may be time to care. The evidence is already clear that transportation is inadequate for vulnerable, less mobile people. HandyDart is overwhelmed by people who need door-to-door service, so it’s time to take another look at how this service is used. Last year, for example, there were 42,418 service denials and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

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Is it time to take another look at how service to the most vulnerable is delivered? Yes. The evidence is also clear that our accepted driver’s licence system is inadequate for older drivers. Although most stay off the road in

risky periods, studies find the crash rate for people 70 and older older is similar to the crash rate of new drivers (those ages 16 to 24). Is it time to take another look at how our driver’s license system works? Yes.

Is it time to take another look at how our transit system works for seniors? Absolutely, so we can keep our moms and dads safe, secure and healthy, and so it will be ready for us one day. —Black Press

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he New Prosperity mineral deposit near Williams Lake is described by the industry as one of the largest in the world, containing 5.3 billion pounds of copper and 13.3 million ounces of gold. The Harper government’s decision to reject open-pit mine development for a second time is seen by elected officials in the Cariboo region as a

disaster. One of Quesnel’s sawmills is preparing to close for good, and I’ve been told there is more to come as the post-pine beetle era unfolds. Here in the B.C. capital, the decision is mainly viewed as a huge mistake. Taseko Mines is going to court to show that the federal panel used the wrong design when reviewing the company’s expensively revised plan. The province has permitted two successful mines that operate in the same area, one of which is run by Taseko. In Ottawa, this is a Supreme Court of Canada test case over who owns the land and the mineral wealth underneath. In traditional Canadian law, the province owns it. This was highlighted in the recent discussion between B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Alberta’s Alison Redford over royalties from oil. Six aboriginal communities make up the Tsilhqot’in Nation, which has a long and bitter his-

tory of resistance against the Crown. They almost won a declaration of title to 40,000 hectares known as the Nemiah Valley: forests, wild horses, minerals and all, in a 339-day trial that ended in 2007. Their case suffered a setback at the B.C. Court of Appeal, and is now before the highest court. Aboriginal rights have been established, but this would be the first clear title. Tsilhqot’in tribal chair Joe Alphonse was pleasantly surprised to see Taseko turned down again. He said the Tsilhqot’in National Government is releasing its own mining policies soon. “We welcome opportunities to look at projects that are environmentally sound and we need economic opportunities,” Alphonse told the Williams Lake Tribune. Somehow efforts to move mine waste rock from Teztan Biny (Fish Lake) to a sealed storage site two kilometres

away are not enough to protect groundwater, although they are sufficient at the nearby Gibraltar and Mount Polley mines. And Alphonse makes it clear this mysterious environmental problem will be solved once he and his fellow chiefs have control of the resource. A Supreme Court of Canada ruling on aboriginal title is required to settle this. If some limited form of title is at last defined for the treatyless majority of B.C., or at least Tsilhqot’in territory, the fate of the mine may become clear. Conventional wisdom on this is that the mining company didn’t try hard enough to establish a working relationship with the Tsilhqot’in. For his part, Taseko CEO Russell Hallbauer says the chiefs refused to meet with him, which isn’t surprising from a group that doesn’t recognize the B.C. forests ministry either. Here’s a sample of the

volume of evidence that may determine the future of B.C. Archeological studies presented at trial describe “18 roasting and/ or pit depressions” at Teztan Biny. It’s not clear if these were for seasonal food preparation or for pit houses, which would indicate a more permanent settlement at the lake. Nor is it clear whether these “cultural depressions” have been identified as being of Tsilhqot’in origin. Oral histories are also uncertain. Tsilhqot’in witnesses testified that Teztan Biny has been used in the 20th century as a hunting and fishing camp. The mine was rejected due to ill-defined cultural as well as environmental concerns. B.C. residents could finally see some answers this year. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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homes, but they certainly are not mansions by any definition. The property values have spiked because the area is targeted by developers who build trophy homes for wealthy buyers. In this area, a number of long-time homeownersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;-many on fixed incomesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;-will lose their grants, while next-door neighbours will not. This is not fair for those homeowners whose assessments are above the arbitrary cut-off (Our home is under the cut-off ). The loss of the homeowner grant puts pressure on owners, especially senior families. Many are original owners in this previously stable neighbourhood. These people have raised their families here; they

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as a result of the need to provide much needed space for additional acute care beds at Richmond Hospital and the upcoming relocation of the sleep lab at UBC, which has created an opportunity to consolidate. A decision about the future location of the sleep lab has not yet been made, pending the outcome of the reviews. As administrators of the health care system in the communities we serve, we regularly review the programs and services we provide. A model that may have worked 10 or 20 years ago may or may not be appropriate any longer. We have kept staff and physicians

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Richmond saxophonist Sandra-Mae Luykx, inspired by late teacher Jeremy Hepner, will be on stage Saturday giving Richmond Music School’s annual Concerto Concert a seasoning of jazz.

The Saturday concert will feature the school’s chamber orchestra, student soloists and ensembles. Providing musical direction this year is conductor Allen Stiles, known for his longtime musical direction at Gateway Theatre. Armed with an alto saxophone Luykx will bring the music of Charlie Parker—a man instrumental in rethinking how the woodwind instrument is played—to life. “He redefined technique for the saxophone,” said Luykx. “Obviously I’m going to try and do it justice.”

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Alex Tse photo Volunteer driver Joseph Leung helping a senior to her medical appointment.

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The gift to the Shriners Being an Executor in an Estate is not easy work. He/she might have to organize the funeral. They may then be involved in cleaning (or sometimes fumigating) the residence of the deceased. Then there is the financial aspect, which often is a balancing act between the requirements of the Canada Revenue Agency and the patience of the beneficiaries. On occasion, there are problems with the Will. Because the Executor must be neutral (that is, not favour one beneficiary over another, among other things), interpretation problems often lead the Executor to a Court application for an interpretation of part (or all) of the Will. One of the main problems an Executor will ever have to deal with arises when the Estate is not large enough to pay all the gifts/bequests stated in the Will. This situation can result from many factors, such as a drop in the value of real estate or of investments made after the Will was signed. An Executor faced with such a situation should, in my opinion, get legal advice on the concept of Abatement. If the Will itself does not spell out what happens if there are insufficient assets in the Estate to complete all the bequests – which is common – the rules of Abatement will determine how the Estate assets gets distributed. The case In January, reasons for judgment were released in the case Celantano Estate v. Ross. In this case, the Executor of the Estate brought an application for directions from the Court in the interpretation of the deceased’s Will. The deceased made a Will in June 2000, and passed away in January 2011. A grant of Probate was issued in July 2011. The Will contained several gifts, including one of $50,000 to the Shriners Portland Hospital and a second, in the same amount, to the Shriners Spokane Hospital. The Will directed that the funds for those gifts be taken from the deceased’s U.S. bank accounts. The Will also directed that a property she owned be sold, and the sale proceeds used to buy equipment for a hospital. However, at the time of death, the deceased no longer owned the property. What she did own were funds in U.S. bank accounts, which were insufficient to pay all the gifts described in the Will. The question for the Court, then, was how to allocate the funds among all the named beneficiaries in the Will. Put another way, how did the rules of Abatement apply to this Estate? In interpreting a Will, the Court’s main purpose is to determine what the Will maker intended to do in the Will. The Court looks at the ordinary meaning of the Will as a whole. If the wording as a whole is unclear to the Court, it will consider the rules of construction. Here, the problem was a lack of funds, and so the Court considered the rules of Abatement. There is legally an order of abatement (meaning certain types of gifts will be nullified or reduced before others, where there is a shortage of funds in the Estate), and that is based partly on the type of gifts described in the Will. There are also three types of gifts legally recognized in a Will (general, demonstrative and specific). In this case, the Court had to classify the two gifts to the Shriners, and held them to be “demonstrative.” The reason was that the Will specified a bank account from which the gifts were to be paid. Also, no other gift in the Will was specified to come from that account. Nor was there indication in the Will that the gifts would fail if the account did not have enough funds. The Court held that the gifts to the two Shriners Hospitals had priority to the funds in the U.S. bank accounts. Therefore, the other gifts mentioned in the Will would have to be reduced or nullified. Summary A person making a Will could live many years after signing it. In that time, anything can happen to that person’s assets. Bank accounts may close or change, property may be sold, and other assets may be gifted during the person’s lifetime. People should therefore review their Wills every few years, to make sure the Will is still appropriate as an expression of their wishes. A gift to a friend might not be able to be made if the assets are no longer in the Estate, having been sold off before death. Courts, in an effort to give effect to what the Will maker wanted to do in light of insufficient assets, are forced to resort to rules, which invariably will leave a beneficiary without the gift they thought they might receive, or perhaps a smaller gift than they thought. The Will maker may wish that their Will remain effective until they die, but because a Will does not prevent a person from disposing of or changing their assets after they sign, it is best to review it regularly.

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For seniors feeling disconnected from the community, two programs aim to help Whether they’ve lived in Richmond their entire lives, or just moved here recently, seniors too often become disconnected from their community. Sometimes, it’s because they’re feeling depressed, anxious or lonely, especially following the loss of a loved one. Other times, they’re simply unaware of the services their community has to offer, from recreational and social activities, to assistance applying for government programs. No matter why a senior becomes isolated from the community, Volunteer Richmond Information Services has programs to help seniors re-connect to the community. One way is through senior peer counselling. The central concept is that when seniors are experiencing worry, frustration or loss, they prefer to talk to other seniors who may have similar life experiences. In this case, the counsellors are trained volunteers, many of whom are from Richmond themselves. The service is available in

multiple languages and a referral is not required. “Senior peer counselling is completely free,” says Carol Dickson, manager of seniors community support services at Volunteer Richmond. “Sessions are usually held in the client’s home, because we want them to feel as comfortable as possible. This kind of oneon-one support can make a huge difference to a senior’s quality of life. If they’re in a dark place, just having somebody to talk to can have a positive impact.” Volunteer Richmond also operates a seniors information and referral program, where trained volunteers assist seniors in finding community resources— even accessing and completing government forms. As with senior peer counselling, the service is free of charge, available in a variety of languages, and no referral is required. It’s offered in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health – Richmond Health Services and the City of Richmond, Senior Services. “One of the biggest barriers to

fully participating in one’s community—and this is particularly true of seniors—is simply not knowing about the services that are out there,” says Dickson. “Our volunteers are extremely knowledgeable, and very eager to pass that knowledge onto others who could really use it.” Information and referral volunteers are available for appointments Monday to Friday at Richmond Caring Place, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., as well as the third Tuesday of every month at South Arm United Church, from 1 to 4 p.m. To learn more about senior peer counselling or to schedule a seniors information and referral appointment, call 604-279-7020. Volunteer Richmond Information Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of Richmond residents by bringing people and services together through community information and volunteerism. For more information, call 604-279-7020 or visit www. volunteerrichmond.ca.

Volunteering brings new outlook to life From Page 9 “Chinese seniors that struggle with English especially appreciate it when the driver can speak their language. If only I could speak Mandarin as well as English and Cantonese, I would be able to help even more people!” Leung says that volunteering has given him a new outlook on life. “It makes me feel very fortunate. It makes me appreciate that I still have the health and energy to help others. I feel truly blessed.” Outside of Richmond Better at Home, Leung also currently volunteers at the Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program, where he helps to clean and repair medical equipment. He also volunteers at the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Austin Harris Residence with activities and outings for seniors. “Volunteering is immensely rewarding,” says Leung. “You get a chance to really help people, and you go home every time feeling good.” For more information on volunteering as a Better at Home driver, call 604-279-7020 or visit www.volunteerrichmond.ca. The Richmond Better at Home program is funded by the Government of British Columbia and managed by the United Way of the Lower Mainland. Volunteer Richmond is the Better at Home lead agency in Richmond.

Volunteers needed Richmond Lions Manor Care Facility (located near Costco) is looking for reliable and caring volunteers, for a variety of positions, to assist seniors in the community. If you have an hour or two a week available please contact Terry Krahn at 604 675 2590 Ext 21857 or terry. krahn@vch.ca

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170 athletes from Fraser River - Delta competed at the 2014 BC Winter Games bringing home 55 medals. Thank you to the coaches, officials, volunteers, and families who support these growing champions.

Steveston-London senior boys ‘A’ team of Justin Luk, Jonathan Li, Benny Lian and Eric Zhao (with teacher-coach Katrina Lau) upset heavily-favoured Burnaby North at the recent B.C. high school table tennis championships, giving the school its first provincial banner.

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Steveston-London has its first provincial championship thanks to the efforts of the school’s senior girls’and boys’ table tennis teams. The Sharks topped the field at the recent B.C. finals played at Vancouver’s Eric Hamber Secondary, where in a thrilling title match the ‘A’ team of Justin Luk, Jonathan Li, Benny Lian and Eric Zhao upset the defending champion and heavily-favoured Burnaby North Vikings. “I couldn’t believe it,” said teachercoach Katrina Lau, who was assisted by Gordon Ng. “We’re very honoured and proud.” Sponsor and coach of the team for the last four years, Lau said unlike many other team sports there are no professional coaches and the onus is often on the players to train

themselves. “The players are very independent and work hard. There’s good synergy on the team and the players are very supportive of each other,” she said. Lau said following last year’s second-place finish, the returning Sharks made a promise to her to train even harder. Her response was “no pressure, just enjoy the game.” So winning provincially this year was especially meaningful since three of the strongest players, members of the team since Grade 9— are graduating this spring. To many born in North America, table tennis is more commonly known as ping pong and a recreation sport enjoyed in the family room. But those armchair athletes might be surprised to learn it’s been a part of the Olympic Games since 1988 and played at a high level throughout much of the world.

Try playing for just a single point against an elite player and there’s a good likelihood you’ll look foolish waving helplessly at the ball as it spins off the side of the table. “When played at the elite, competitive level (table tennis) is as athletic and challenging as any racquet sport in the world,” said principal Jim Allison. “But while winning certainly resonates throughout the entire school and builds a sense of attachment, I believe school sports should be measured by participation and supporting athletic events.” The senior girls’ team of Dianna Kan, Gracie Hong, Jocelyn Yau and Sherry Huang placed sixth in the province, while the boys’ B team of Cody Lu, Lucas Tsai, Johnny Wu and Henry Kan was 15th. Besides winning the title match, boys’ A team members Luk and Li also took silver in the boys’ doubles final.

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Paul Eberhardt may be no Anthony Gatto, regarded by some to be the world’s greatest juggler. But he’s doing a pretty good impression handling the coaching duties of both the Langara Falcons men’s and R.C. Palmer Griffins boys’ basketball teams. Less than a week after guiding the Falcons to a second straight PacWest

college championship, Eberhardt is hoping the Griffins can lay claim to a high school title at this week’s provincial 2A championships which tip off today at the Langley Events Centre. Palmer plays its first game versus Delview at 10:15 a.m. “We are very excited to be returning to the BC’s and especially back to the Langley Events Centre where we won it all in 2011 (at the 3A level),” said Eberhardt. “It will be an extremely competitive tournament with many teams capable of winning it all. I believe

that if we play together and shoot the ball well we will be in the mix to bring home another B.C. championship.” Surprising more than a few hoop pundits, Palmer built on a 7-3 regularseason record (which tied them for second in the Richmond high school league) to win the Richmond playoffs. Continuing to build on that momentum, they then captured top spot at the Lower Mainland playdowns, earning them the second seed at the provincials which continue through Saturday.

Don Fennell photo Paul Eberhardt is looking to guide the R.C. Palmer Griffins to their second provincial high school boys’ baskeball title in three years.

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Bronze lining for heartbroken Wildcats No. 1-ranked McMath settles for third at junior girls’ hoop provincials by Don Fennell Sports Editor R.A. McMath Wildcats left Langley Events Centre Friday night heartbroken. After winning their previous 36 games this season, most in dominant fashion, the Richmond junior girls’ basketball team lost for the only time this season 62-57 in overtime to the Riverside Rapids in the provincial high school semifinals. Trailing by five points with just over a minute remaining in the fourth quarter, the Port Coquitlam-based Rapids tied the game at 56 on a layup with four seconds to play and carried that momentum through the extra period. “It was a great game but a tough pill to swallow and the girls were disappointed, but they definitely have a lot to be proud of going 37-1 this season,” said Nathan Kishi, a member of the McMath coaching staff led by Anne Gillrie-Carre. No doubt McMath, which bounced back Saturday with a 58-27 victory over Yale Lions to finish third, felt the pressure of being the No. 1 seed. In contrast, Riverside flourished without the weight after regional upsets left them seeded No. 4. Both McMath and Riverside— which breezed to the championship with

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Emma Patridge photo McMath’s Lyric Custido guards a Yale Lion during bronze-medal game Saturday at the BC high school junior girls’ basketball championships at the Langley Events Centre.

a 46-32 victory over No. 9-ranked South Kamloops Titans (Riverside led 28-2 after the first quarter)—had remarkable similarities. Neither team featured a classically dominant post player, but instead relied on speed and athleticism. They were both seeded on the same side of the draw, thus their semifinal meeting,

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while the other side of the draw featured slower, more methodical teams. Jessica Jones and Jessica Zawada were both selected first team all-stars, demonstrating the high level of play that defined their seasons. McMath tipped off the tournament with a 73-7 win over Charles Hays last Wednesday and outscored Lord Tweedsmuir 48-31 in Thursday’s quarterfinals. Since Grade 8, the Wildcats have played more than 100 games and lost only 11 of them. Kishi anticipates the determined young athletes will continue to build up their basketball skills, determined to fare even better at the senior level when they make their debut next season. •McMath and R.C. Palmer Griffins shared ninth spot at the provincial junior boys’ basketball championships, held adjacently at the Langley Events Centre. West Vancouver defeated Panorama Ridge 53-50 in the final. Palmer, led by second team all-star Marko Stojanovic, started well with a 70-51 win over Yale but McMath found itself behind the proverbial eight ball after a 49-36 loss to Fleetwood Park. Palmer was eliminated from title contention following a 50-49 loss to Terry Fox on Thursday before rebounding to top Lord Tweedsmuir 51-39 Friday and Oak Bay 56-46 Saturday. McMath edged Duchess Park 54-51 Thursday, outscored Vancouver College 39-36 Friday and Cowichan 44-33 Saturday.

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SINCLAIR, Maureen “Mo” T. 1934 - February 19, 2014 Maureen was born in 1934 in Preston, England. She passed away on February 19, 2014 in Richmond at the age of 80. She is survived by her loving children: Kim, Sharry, Kelly, and Jamie; grandchildren: Beau, Liam, Ethan, Asia, Brittany, and Ashley; son-inlaw Rick and future grandsonin-law Jason. Maureen returned to school at age 49, first getting her Grade 12 then completing a nursing program. She worked at Pinegrove Place until retirement at 65. She was also a 30 year breast cancer survivor. She enjoyed gardening, reading magazines and books; a night at the casino, caring for so many people, always with a smile; her dear special companions Muffin, Dixie, Wishbone, and Munroe. A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday March 9, 2014 at 1:00 pm at the Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC. Cremation has taken place. A special thank-you to her friends Bonnie and Rika, and the many friends and caregivers who loved and cared for her. She is now in heaven with her beloved daughter Tracy, who passed away in 1992. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Maureen’s memory to the Sinclair Family, to assist with the costs of the service.

BEARMAN, Lloyd Roy Hidey Ho, How’s it Going” he would say whenever he called. He was Captain Lloyd Roy Bearman, who entered eternal life suddenly on Family Day, February 10th, 2014 at the age of 75. His spirit is carried on in his 2 sons, Mike and Larry, his grandchildren, Vanessa, Taylor and Bailey, his daughters-in-law, Shawn and Karen, his brothers Mitch, Ed and Don, sisters Nancy and Susan and numerous nieces and nephews, and extended family from all over the world. Celebration of Life to be held at the Chinese Bunkhouse, Brittania Heritage Shipyards, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond. March 16, 2014 from 1-3 pm. Please RSVP by phone, text or email to shawnbearman@hotmail.com 604-716-6166. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Team Diabetes at: www.teamdiabetes.tel MATHIESON, Barbara Jeanne Formerly of Gilmore Gardens and Richmond Lions Manor. Barbara passed away Feb.13, 2014 in Richmond Hospital. She will greatly missed by sister Ronna and family. A celebration of life will be held later. Please contact bmathieson123@gmail.com

PLUMB, Larry April 26, 1942 - Feb. 22, 2014 Passed away peacefully in Richmond General Hospital Palliative Care. You were so strong and sweet, even in your terrible struggle with cancer you still always put others first with kindness and good humour.

Larry was a “sweet heart” to Janet for nearly 25 years. He never broke a marriage vow and gave her the sweetest and happiest years of her life. He will be missed by his loving sons Larry and Scott (Krista) and his step children David, Ian and Noreen as well as Janet’s 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A great loss to his twin sister Paddy and her daughters Rae-Ann (Mike) Michelle (Rick) Tamara (Kevin) and great nephews, Nick, Jadon, Devon and Riven. Larry was born in Halstead, Essex, England and it is sad that the relatives there could not be here for him but glad his Aunt Yvonne and cousin Patricia from Calgary will be. His many work mates, employees, friends and relatives will remember his wonderful memory and gift of story telling that made us laugh. It was a joy to hear his happy whistle. Special thanks to Dr. K. Ruthe and the Home Support Nurses and Care Aides here in Richmond. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday March 15, 2014 from 11am-2:30pm at Brighouse

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GILFILLAN, Eric George 1948 - 2014 With great sadness, the Gilfillan family announces the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. Eric was born in Winnipeg and moved to Richmond with his family in 1965. Eric was active in sports resulting in many lifelong friendships. He was dedicated to the community, retiring after 36 years with the City of Richmond and spent many evenings in the dungeons of Minoru Arena volunteering with Richmond Minor Hockey Association. Eric was a devoted family man and loyal friend. Eric is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Irene, children Marci, Kris and Cindy, grandson Kolton, sister Penny (Doug), brothers John (Cathy) and Terry, and many nieces and nephews. Eric was a jovial man who had an opinion about everything (solicited or not) earning much respect along the way. A private service will be held for family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Cancer Agency.

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On October 28, 2013, at No 3 Road and Alderbridge Way, Richmond, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Richmond RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as a 1998 Toyota RAV4, BCLP: 961 NRN, VIN:JT3HP10V1W0165696, on or about 16:00 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-1956, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

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Seedy Saturday at Thompson Community Centre

Shane McMillan is ready to do some planting.

Gardeners get set for growing season

Amanda Oye photos Laurelle Oldford-Down from Urban Fruitery.

Michael Campbell from Edible Oasis.

Around Town Amanda Oye ll of the things needed to grow food at home were bought, sold and traded at the sixth annual Seedy Saturday event, held by the Richmond Food Security Society at Thompson Community Centre last Saturday.

A Cha Cha, Geoffrey and Eddie Lin. Jennifer and Owen Reilly.

Plants on sale from Edible Oasis.

Erika Simms, Richmond Food Society program coordinator.

“The Seedy Saturday events in general were started to help gardeners out,” said Erika Simms, Richmond Food Society program co-ordinator. “It’s really popular.” Seedy Saturday events are held every year in several locations across the Lower Mainland. There were a dozen community infor-

mation booths and venders set up at the Richmond event this year, selling everything from mushrooms to fruit trees to a wide variety of seeds. There was also a seed exchange for gardeners and fun activities for kids to participate in. The Richmond Food Security Society holds the event every year “to show the importance of growing your own food,” Simms said. We depend a lot on food coming in from far away places when we should be lessening our reliance on them, she said. “We need to start growing our own food.” For those just beginning to grow food, beans and peas are a great place to start. “They’re easy to grow for anyone,” said Simms. Amanda Oye covers the social scene for The Richmond Review. She may be reached at amanda.oye@telus.net.

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