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Top Kwantlen designers ready for the big show ‘We’ve all worked so hard to put it together,’ says graduating fashion student of The Show by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

raduating students from Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s fashion program will be putting their best foot forward in Richmond next week at a professionally-produced showcase of their designs. Presented by Tamoda Apparel, The Show on April 24 will put fashion lines from 37 emerging designers on the catwalk at River Rock Show Theatre. “It’s a final compilation of all the work that they put together,” said Andhra Goundrey, coordinator of the fashion design and technology program at Kwantlen. “It’s a great way to celebrate together as a cohort—they become a family—to celebrate with their family and friends, and also most importantly to meet with the industry.” The school’s bachelor of design, fashion and technology degree program gives students the technical skills they need to succeed in the the fashion industry— from pattern-making and design to sewing and computer-aided design. But it also teaches students about being global citizens, encouraging them to consider the difference they can make. “The fashion industry is really known for sometimes some of the damaging effects that it has—socially and environmentally—so they need to consider those impacts that they’re going to have in the world too,” said Goundrey. Nicole Picco, one of the graduating students whose work will be on the catwalk, is looking forward to celebrating four years of blood, sweat and tears with her classmates. The 21-year-old Port Coquitlam woman created Pulse, an activewear collection for curvy women that fills a void in the growing plus-size apparel industry. Bold prints, coupled

with a focus on fit, comfort and quality is key to the collection. “It’s for the fashionloving, health-conscious curvy girl, who is energetic and outgoing and wants to show her shape. She’s not really afraid to hide her body, especially when she’s working out.” Entering the world of fashion was a bit of a fluke, she said in an interview with Black Press. Having always been a creative kid, a personality test in high school suggested three potential careers— all in design. She chose fashion, found Kwantlen and hasn’t stopped sewing. “There have been a lot of ups and downs,” she said of her studies, “but I have learned a lot in the way of building confidence in myself, creative confidence, learning how to take what I have in my head and put in on paper and get in in the form of a garment.” Studying at Kwantlen has also brought out the stitching skills of Shelby Gillingham, a 22-year-old North Vancouver native. Seeing her work—and the work of her classmates—on stage will make for an emotional night, she said. “It’s just going to be one of those experiences that may not happen again. It’s such a big show to put on and we’ve all worked so hard to put it get together.” Remembering flipping through Vogue magazines as a young girl, Gillingham said she has long had a passion for textiles. Her grandmother taught her to knit, and she started sewing in high school. She’s also an accomplished field hockey player. Before graduating she considered pursuing a sports scholarship, but she chose fashion school instead. Her final collection is NVRLND: apparel for the female motorcycle rider. Safety and functionality are key to the garments, which draw inspiration from the West Coast. “I found that there is a gap in the market

Jacqueline Langen photo Kwantlen Polytechnic University fashion design student Nicole Picco will show off her final collection at The Show on April 24. At right, Angela Fama’s photo shows Picco’s Pulse fashion line, an activewear collection for curvy women.

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for riding apparel that takes the aesthetic of high end sportswear designs, but also maintains functionality and safety within the garments, so I really wanted to bring that combination together.” Despite a growth in female riders, designs available for women tend to be masculine and have a bulky fit, said Gillingham, who works as a design assistant at Lululemon Athletica. “NVRLND really pushes the boundaries against the stereotypical biker chick look. I really wanted to focus on bringing a more fresh, feminine and luxurious look to the runway.” Keisha Lowes, 21, brought her love for the outdoors into the design room. The North Delta woman’s clothing line, Compass Travel Co., is a men’s travel collection aimed at the 30- to 45-year-old male who craves adventure. Earthy neutrals, cool blues and crisp whites are notable in the easyto-care-for fabrics. “I really strive to make something that people really need in their life. There’s a lot of fashion that’s available that we don’t need—a lot of excess. Creating something that’s going to withstand time and really fill that void that someone’s looking for is something that I strive to do with all my designs,” said Lowes. Lowes started sewing

early in life. Her interest in fashion really blossomed in high school with textile classes. Her Kwantlen experience was overwhelming— learning the ropes of the fashion industry is much less glamourous than she thought—but now as a graduate, she’s excited to see how her cohort will change the industry. “I’m really happy the way everything went, and I learned so much. If it was what I expected it to be, I wouldn’t have gotten as much out, and I wouldn’t have grown as much as a designer and a person.”

Jacqueline Langen photo Keisha Lowes, a fashion student graduating from Kwantlen this year, aims to create pieces that withstand the test of time.

Jacqueline Langen photo Kwantlen student Shelby Gillingham said she considered pursuing a field hockey scholarship, but chose Kwantlen’s fashion program instead. Now she’s a design assistant at Lululemon Athletica. At left

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Banquet hall shooter heard City gives Onni more voices before opening fire time to finesse bid Sukhdeep Singh Sandhu charged with three counts of attempted murder by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The man who wore a bulletproof vest, a hoodie pulled over his head, and gloves as he entered an East Richmond banquet hall last year, before opening fire at his target, suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, a forensic psychiatrist testified Wednesday in Richmond provincial court. In front of a packed courtroom filled with victims, and their family and friends, Stanley Semrau testified about interviewing the man who is charged with using a nine-millimetre handgun to shoot several people on Jan. 16, 2013 at The Riverside Banquet Hall at 14500 River Rd. Semrau told the court that Sukhdeep Singh Sandhu—who was 26 at the time of the shooting and is charged with three counts of attempted murder—heard voices as he walked inside the banquet hall. The voices told him “(the target) had a gun and was going to shoot him,” Semrau testified. The names of the victims and witnesses who were in the banquet hall on the night of the shooting—along with many members of the International Longshore & Warehouse Union who were there to celebrate 10 newly-annointed members and a birthday—are the subject of a

court-ordered ban on publication. Four men were shot that night, including one who spoke to The Richmond Review outside the courtroom Wednesday. He pointed out the remaining scar from a bullet he took to the neck. Fragments of that bullet remain lodged in his neck, near his spine. He was hospitalized for several days, and suffered some nerve damage that prevents him from doing the work he previously did as a longshoreman. By attending the trial, he hoped to get some closure about the shooting, which he said impacted many lives. He happened to be sitting near Sandhu’s target when Sandhu opened fire. During cross-examination by Crown counsel Kerr Clark, the forensic psychiatrist was asked if Sandhu could have made up the story about hearing voices as a “post-offence fabrication to excuse a behaviour.” Semrau agreed that was possible, and said he does not have any unique power or skill to determine if somebody is telling the truth. “We are able to in some cases at least tell if someone is fabricating symptoms,” Semrau offered. But he said he’s aware of cases where people have gone to the library to make themselves experts on mental illness. Semrau said he completed two proper interviews of Sandhu, and told the court that assessing him was “challenging.” Sandhu insisted on reading from his notes during his interviews, though that was “less of an issue”

The voices told him “(the target) had a gun and was going to shoot him.” during the second interview. When his target had his hands fidgeting in his pocket, from Sandhu’s perspective, that was indicating he had a gun, Semrau said. The target of Sandhu’s wrath was shot in the head, abdomen and thigh. Sandhu, who was shoeless but wearing a red t-shirt, red pants, and black socks as he listened to the testimony, is also charged with one count of aggravated assault and five firearms-related offences. Defence counsel Danny Markovitz told The Review he expects his client will take the stand in his own defence. After Sandhu opened fire, he was eventually tackled to the ground, and held in a headlock, though he managed to get free and leave the scene in a vehicle. But Richmond Mounties arrested him a short time later, and the morning after the shooting, investigators recovered the handgun that Sandhu tossed. Richmond provincial court Judge Patrick Chen heard that Sandhu is currently on anti-psychotic medication, which Semrau said has the effect of “a partial or sometimes complete” remission of the symptoms of schizophrenia, and would result in the person appearing and behaving normally. The trial continues.

Rezoning file for Bayview Street maritime mixed use buildings now expected back May 6 by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter City council has shelved Onni’s Steveston rezoning proposal until next month to allow the developer more time to consider the latest ideas from city hall. Coun. Bill McNulty, chair of council’s planning committee, said Monday’s decision to delay the file another two weeks will give the developer behind Imperial Landing’s new Bayview Street buildings more time to react to requests made by councillors April 8. It will also free up next week’s full agenda where an expansion of Lingyen Mountain Temple on No. 5 Road is expected to be considered. McNulty remains hopeful a public library will be a part of Onni’s plans—a library bigger than the Advertising Feature

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•Cultural Leadership: Bong Ja Ahn, Aarthi Naidu and RichCity Idol. •Volunteerism: Geok Bin Phua, Floyd Corey and Loraine Wellman. •Youth Arts: Andrew Cohen, Alexa Fraser and Angelica Poversky. Winners last year: BC Children’s Art and Literacy Society for Arts Education; Jeanette G. Lee for Artistic Innovation; Nes and Tonette Gatus for Volunteerism; Shirley Liu for Youth Arts; RBC Royal Bank for Business and the Arts; and Gateway Theatre for Cultural Leadership.

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EDITORIAL: A nuanced approach to oil and gas development

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ome Albertans just can’t understand it, but many B.C. residents do not want to roll over and do everything the oil and gas industry pushes for. And much of this resistance is not from those described as far-out environmentalists, but comes from business people and ordinary citizens who live here and don’t want to take unnecessary risks with the environment. The latest proof of this comes with Eagle Spirit Energy, which is proposing a pipeline alternative to Northern Gateway. It already has significant buy-in

from First Nations groups in northern B.C., and if enough financial resources are made available, it just might work. Interestingly enough, Eagle Spirit is working with the Aquilini Group, owner of the Vancouver Canucks. The Aquilini family are based in B.C., have operated businesses here for years, and understand the province quite well. The same can be said for David Black, whose company owns this newspaper. He is heading a plan to build a refinery at Kitimat to ship refined oil products across the ocean — not bitumen. Eagle Spirit also opposes shipping of bitumen from B.C. ports, feeling the

environmental risks are simply too high. Meanwhile, residents of Kitimat, a town which would benefit economically from Northern Gateway’s proposed terminus, voted 58 per cent Saturday in a non-binding referendum against Northern Gateway’s plans. Most British Columbians are not anti-oil. They do want oil and gas companies to respect First Nations whose territories are affected by pipeline routes, and they value the environment. They want jobs and growth, but not at any price. That nuanced stance is rarely understood in Calgary. —Langley Times

Better buy a Brita...or...move the pump by Bob Niles Contributor

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oney! What are you doing?” she shouts out the back widow. “The men are here to install the water meter in the front yard.” “I’m digging a hole, (pant puff wheeze) and I know, I already talked to them!” I attempt to shout back but with very little breath to do so. “Be a dear and dig a few holes along the fence for my begonias would you.” ( not bothering to ask why I’m digging a hole in the yard) “Oh and my sister’s coming to stay with us for a few days. Her and Dereck are at it again.” Well now I’ve got a second use for this hole if the whole outhouse thing doesn’t work. But I’m sure it’ll be okay with the city. I’m saving water! I’m building a no-flush toilet. And by building this structure I can do something I want to do without paying the government to do so. The government always has their hands in my pockets! And now with the water meter measuring every flush, they now have their hands in my pockets even when they’re around my shoes on the bathroom floor! It must be my dad coming through that makes me the miser that I tend to be at times. I could hear his voice every time I told the kids to ‘Shut the door! I’m not paying to warm the world ya know!’ ‘ Hey princess you’ve been in the shower 10 minutes now!’ Or the all-so-popular ‘When you leave a room, shut off the lights!’ ‘Only three squares of toilet paper are needed to....’ well you know the rest. I think all dads are, or

become a little crazy when it comes to paying utilities. My ex-father-in-law would go in the bathroom, leave the light off, and take a bath with the use of a flashlight. He would run the tub for 30 sec. Then he’d get in and squeak around for awhile...drain... another 30 sec. of running water, followed by more squeaking around on the bottom of the tub. I’m not that crazy yet, but I catch myself, now that I pay for water by the volume used, doing some pretty weird things. For example when I pour a glass of water I’m always pouring too much, and because I like my glass half full, I pour what I don’t drink into the dog’s water bowl. I now only use two ice cubes in a drink instead of the four cubes I used when I was living the high life. No longer is the courtesy flush rule used during the use of three squares of toilet paper (if you know what I mean). And if there’s left-over coffee in the pot.....? I pour it in the dogs water bowl. He’s never been so active! Habit after habit that I

had developed as a child in the use of H2O is going down the drain! Water was abundant as a child of the ‘60s. I could brush my teeth and run the water the whole time doing so. I could lather, rinse, repeat, then lather again, rinse, apply conditioner, rinse and not feel guilty. Now the wife and I ( I’ve got her on the program too) walk around with our hair looking like we were on the episode of Seinfeld when they put in the low-flow shower heads! We are looking to maybe follow the old bumper sticker’s advice of ‘Save water, shower with a friend’! And as ecologically sound as that may appear, my buddy Jim didn’t want anything to do with it. It was the first couple of weeks on the water meter that were the toughest. I did things, devised ways, and brought into practice, as household law, ways to limit the wanted waste of the once-endless supply of running water. 1. Never wash the car until the neighbours have gone out for the day, then

use their hose. 2. If by luck the neighbours should leave you in charge of their house when on holidays, (because last time they did their cat died and all their patio furniture was stolen, but it’s actually at your sister’s.) all bodily functions and personal hygiene is carried out at their domain. 3. Have a key cut for the Husky gas station washroom at No. 3 Road and Blundell. 4. Try at least three new public washrooms every week. 5. Eat more cheese and less fibre. Learn to accept constipation as the norm. 6. Dig a hole in the backyard deep enough for an outhouse and then one more for a well to use for household water. 7. Buy a Brita. (maybe this should be 6 and 6 should be 7). 8. Clean out and repair the reservoir you built three years ago. (it became a mosquito pond that then resulted in killing many of the birds in the neighborhood so you buried it) 9. Every time you leave McDonalds fill your drink

cup with ice to bring home as free water to brush your teeth with. 10. Bathtub water is to be used for at least two baths and then dirty dishes are done in remaining water with three extra squirts of Mr Bubble. (do not dry the dishes with the bath towels as body hair has been found in my Orange Pekoe Tea). As I mentioned that was what I tried to adhere to the first couple of weeks on the water meter. I had successfully dug the two holes (and the begonia holes) to the required depth, and we’re operational. All 10 of my bylaws had been achieved and practiced. And I don’t know if it was the hospital stay (should of brought the Brita first!), or angry neighbors, gas station management or the constipation complicated with all the scratching from mosquito bites but I’ve pretty much given up on my manifesto. I’m back to the way it was, but being much more aware of how much I use. Most of us born here grew up taking for granted our endless supply of fresh clean water. It’s funny how a valve and a meter buried in the ground becomes such an education as to how to effectively use this precious resource. “Honey are you in there? The light’s not on. Are you in there with the flashlight taking a squeaky bath? Sis needs in to put on her makeup...she’s going out on a date,” the wife taps and asks the bathroom door. I squeak down and turn off the flashlight. Two cups, two saucers and assorted cutlery shift about my feet in my inch and a half bubble bath. No ones going to rob me of my soak! Bob Niles is a Richmond writer.

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ALR bill is a real threat to farmland Editor: Re: “Farmland fight sheds little light” column, April 16. If passed into law, the current B.C. bill to kill the ALR would make the Agricultural Land Commission dependent on politicians. It would become a shabby bureaucracy, not a real tribunal. With that plus dismantling steps, the bill would make the provincial ALR zone as feeble as Metro Vancouver’s quasi-zones. If the bill becomes law, farmland will only be safe when the local government acts responsibly. Even farmland-friendly places like Richmond will be at risk. As history shows, some councils can’t restrain themselves.

Contrary to the column, detailed debate on the bill to kill the ALR has not happened. The bill’s topic just came up a lot in the Committee of Supply (re budget estimates). If the bill goes to second reading (debate), there could be trench warfare, but at this stage the sides can be friendlier. The column did get one thing right: there’s a new Minister of Agriculture, Norm Letnick. The premier will have discussed the anti-ALR fiasco with Letnick before appointing him. It’s possible that Letnick has to extol the tainted anti-ALR fowl on his platter and force it on us all. More likely, his role is to make the smell go away. As a pleasant fellow who’s been agriculture minister

Understanding the need to preserve Steveston heritage Editor: It is very important and productive that letter writer Lee Blanding (April 16) challenged my opinions regarding the possibility of Chinese-only signage appearing in Steveston because it helps create a conversation within a context where far too many are afraid or disinclined to engage in any kind of dialogue or debate about issues that affect the welfare of our city. But, as a new Richmond resident, his responses to my points are likely governed by the fact that he doesn’t have the same experience with, or attachment to Steveston as those of us who have known the town for many decades. I went to Richmond High School in the 1950s when half my classmates were of Japanese heritage, the canneries in Steveston were in full production, and many of us got summer jobs working alongside the Japanese labourers who processed the catches of salmon. Later I spent almost 30 years living near and spending much time in Vancouver’s Chinatown district so with the aid of both experiences I became well versed in the dynamics that occur when two or more cultures work at finding viable formulas for respecting and accommodating each others values and priorities. So, when a long-time Canadian-Chinese friend of mine voices the same concerns as I have about possible negative sociological and community-building effects related to Chinese-only signage, I am inclined to allow his opinion to influence mine. We both agree, importantly, that respect for a culture’s heritage should also include respect for the fact that symbols and semiotics (include commercial signage here) also serve to define and perpetuate a culture. Signs and symbols are at least as important as people in representing and defining cultures and historical heritage and some, such as historians, anthropologists, sociologists, and archaeologists might argue that in many ways they are more important. So, if you are going to go so far as to control architectural standards, preserve historic buildings, and promote Steveston as a heritage tourist attraction, there should also be a commitment to the establishment of historically correct standards for signage and advertising. After all, heritage sites are about the past and preserving them to the greatest degree of authenticity possible. Therefore, if the core of Steveston is eventually designated a World Heritage Site, as is quite possible, it would then be appropriate to include Japanese rather than Chinese signage along with the English because that’s what it was like in Steveston in its heyday. As a new resident in Richmond, Blanding might not get these points because he likely doesn’t understand or value Steveston’s heritage to the extent us longtime residents do. We were there, we experienced it, we rode the trams there and back, ate our lunches on the docks, love the way it still manages to represent a distinct way of life, and believe strongly that it deserves historical exactitude and careful cultural preservation. And all this, it should be noted, has absolutely nothing to do with “... making concerned citizens look like bigots.” Ray Arnold Richmond

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before, he’s right for that. Farmers and ranchers like being consulted. Logically, some genuine consultation will be planned soon. The people to lead it are the experts, the commission, with support from the minister and all MLAs. The process would lead to updating of the ALR regulations, which need it. Many people will also want the Agricultural Land Commission to be made more robust so it can’t be attacked so easily again. The current threat to the ALR is still at the door, and we must stay vigilant and active, but at least there’s now a way to deal with it. Jim Wright President, Garden City Conservation Society

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There’s no better time than now to embrace your inner motorcyclist and have the time of your life. Alexandra Straub

Feel the rush of riding on two wheels If you have ever looked longingly After getting your “L” permit upon a motorcycle as it whizzed by, you might have been bitten There are two steps in acquiring by the bike bug and didn’t even your full motorcycle license. First, know it. you’ll have to pass the MotorIf you have always dreamed of cycle Skills Test portion of the getting on two wheels but didn’t process. Then you’ll have your full know how to go about it, you road test. I absolutely, have been bitten by the bike bug. Riding training If you are contemplating a perfect 100 percent without I absolutely, 100 per cent without time to do it, the answer is now! a doubt recommend a doubt recommend going to a With spring-like weather manigoing to a good professional school to learn how festing itself and more and more professional school to to ride. I’m not saying your bff motorcycles appearing on the who has selflessly volunteered to learn how to ride. roads, it’s time to stop dreaming teach you everything you need to and start doing. Alexandra Straub know about riding isn’t qualified But where do you start? How do or unfit for the task, but they you go about it and what steps do might not be a “teacher.” Sure you need to go through? they have the skills, but can they communicate Over the next few weeks, we will feature a effectively the points that you need to be safe? four-part series on motorcycling. It will cover If yes, then go for it. everything from schools, to gear to buying a But professional schools have professional teachbike and more. As I said, there’s no better time ers. They also know the ICBC system and will than now to embrace your inner motorcyclist teach you above and beyond what you’ll need to and have the time of your life. execute in order to start riding on your own. And Take the test more importantly, to be safe! In order to get your learner’s license in BC, you They will also help build your confidence and try will need to take the ICBC Motorcycle Knowlto help you eradicate bad habits that you may or edge Test. To attain the handbook that you’ll may not know you are forming. need to familiarize yourself with, you can either Granted, most courses aren’t cheap. But they’re download it from the ICBC website, or visit a worth it and so is your safety. Check out regional branch in person to pick up a hard copy. schools or save up to come to the Lower MainAfter you have studied it from cover-to-cover, land. I wouldn’t have done my license any other you’ll need to take and pass the test at an ICBC way. branch, which will then give you your L. Some schools to check out are: Pacific Riding Visit www.icbc.com and type in “motorcycle” School, V-Twin Motorcycle School, the Justice into the search bar. That is the easiest way to Institute of BC, High Gear Motorcycle Training get you to the pages you’ll need to work with. (private lessons) and more.

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You don’t have to start on the road Many of the top road racers in the world didn’t start on the pavement. They started in the dirt. Why? Because it teaches you how to control a bike in less than ideal traction environments. Also, if you fall, it doesn’t hurt as much! You can certainly get your feet wet when it comes to learning clutch and brake control on a “softer” surface, too. Furthermore, you don’t need a learner’s permit if you are riding off road. When and if you want to transition to the street riding, you’ll need it for that. Check out Popkum Motor Park’s Lessons/Training (www.popkummotorpark.com) program for all ages, as well as the BC Off Road Motorcycle Association’s website (www.bcorma.ca) for upcoming MSF Dirt Bike Schools. Another perk to starting to build your bike confidence on the dirt, training programs aren’t as expensive. So, this is me, the little white angel on your shoulder whispering, “Go on, get on two wheels!” But remember, safety is paramount. Take the test, go to school and thank me later. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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Mazda’s first foray into the Canadian sub- compact market segment was the 2011 Mazda2, an inexpensive little car that exceeds the quality expectations of most buyers. It was launched in Europe, Japan and Australia in 2007 and won 48 automotive awards, including “2008 World Car of the Year”, prior to its arrival in Canada. Mazda2 comes in just one body style, a four-door hatchback. Considering it’s diminutive proportions, that’s a lot of doors and “easy access” is big part of this small cars’ charm. The trim lines offered were GX, GS, and a top-priced Yozora edition, which was not sold in the US and limited to 500 units in Canada. The GS trim upgrade includes air conditioning, automatic headlamps, cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, keyless entry, trip computer, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, cloth door trim, sport-style cloth seats with red piping, body-colour door handles

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driveway

Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel competes on performance at a price

‘‘

The already capable and luxurious gasoline versions are less expensive and come with all the regular Grand Cherokee goodness.

’’

Zack Spencer

The introduction of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee showcased the direction of the new Fiat-Chrysler partnership. It went on to win more awards that any other SUV; in fact, I chose it as one of my favourite vehicles that year. Sales

have been strong for not only Jeep but the entire Chrysler group. Freshness has been into each new vehicle and this latest 2014 EcoDiesel version is another example. For this model year, the Grand Cherokee gets a refreshed front and rear, plus interior tweaks and a thrifty diesel under the hood. Looks The most noticeable updates for 2014 include a thinner front grille, narrower front headlights with LED accents. This really makes the latest model pop; especially when you compare it to the last model. The EcoDiesel option is only available in two trim levels, and this an expensive vehicle. The Overland is the cheapest diesel and it starts at roughly $58,000, $3000 more than a V6 model but the same price as the V8. The top of range Summit diesel starts at $62,000.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee gets a refreshed look. In comparison, the base VW Touareg diesel starts at $55,000 but most of the other German mid-sized SUVs with a diesel, like the ML from Mercedes or the X5 from BMW also start in the low $60,000 range. Inside One of the biggest

changes at Chrysler has been the attention to detail now placed on interior design and refinement. The latest U-connect computer interface is one of the best in the business; many high-end makers could learn a thing or two from Chrysler. The

large 8.4-inch screen is one of the biggest on the market and it is very quick to the touch, going from one function to the next is logical and responsive. Pairing a smartphone takes under 30 seconds and the best feature is the map screen, which enables the

embedding of a picture in the same way as picturein-picture TV does. The dash is covered in stitched leather and the cabin overall is simple and elegant. All EcoDiesel models come with leather seats and the back seats can even be heated.

Confessions of a Curber I guess you could say I was addicted. Only my drug of choice wasn’t coke or meth. No - it was the thrill of getting away with it all. And the easy cash, of course. Throwing the camper into that last deal was a great marketing idea. And, like last time, I decided to branch out again. There’s so much more than just cars! This time I decided to go with a motorcycle. I purchased it off the internet – I guess you could call it a curber-to-curber transaction. Oh, of course I knew every trick in the book by now. The seller gave me my old story and said that he was the real owner. Did I care? Not a chance. It was a nice Harley. And, it was a steal. I knew I could flip it for more. Why? Because I was a better marketer. But I needed to do it fast. And, I had to make sure I had a buyer that was naive enough not to do a lien check through carproof.com, or the province (bcregistryservices. gov.bc.ca). As usual, I put up a generic, one-line Craigslist ad. With a price like mine, I had a buyer within an hour. I made sure the Harley looked its best. I polished it until it sparkled and filled it with gas. Hey, what’s a few bucks? Then I ran into a small problem. I found out that my seller was the real owner. Wow. But he sold me a vehicle that was about to be repossessed.

Fortunately, he was in such a hurry that he didn’t make me do the transfer – so it was still in his name. No big deal. Bridging* was my friend. I just used his name and hoped my buyer would never ask me for ID. And I was right. The buyer smelled a bargain and took the bait like fish. He thought I was the fool! No lien check, no ID check. Just cash. I was home free, again. And the best part? When the bailiff came for the motorcycle, he didn’t even know my name.

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“The buyer smelled a bargain. He thought I was the fool!”

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Drive The biggest change for 2014 is the introduction of an all-new 3.0-litre direct inject turbocharged V6 diesel engine along with an 8-speed automatic. With 420 lb.-ft. of torque, this engine just rockets away from a light and cruises effortlessly on the highway. There is a big premium to get this engine over a V6, or lower trim level V8 gasoline versions, but there are some compelling reasons to choose it. Fuel economy is number one. This heavy truck is rated at 9.8 L/100km in the city and only 7.0L on the highway. With aggressive driving and mostly city, I averaged 12L. I did notice on highway runs that the fuel economy improved radically and quickly. The towing capacity of the EcoDiesel is the same as the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 at 7200 lbs, but this truck gets substantially better fuel economy. For those that drive a lot without a trailer, the improvement in fuel economy is something to factor in. If you don’t drive a lot each year, the diesel option might not be worth the added cost. Verdict Chrysler considers the Jeep Grand Cherokee a premium offering but I would not put this on a par with the Mercedes ML, BMW X5, Audi Q5 or a very nicely equipped VW Touareg. It is a very nice truck with as much diesel power and efficiency as the competition but the German brands have been at the whole diesel thing a lot longer and are a known entity in the market. The Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel would be a very easy choice if it were about $50,000, not $58,000. If you drive a lot or tow, the diesel might be worth it, but as it stands now the already capable and luxurious gasoline versions are less expensive and come with all the regular Grand Cherokee goodness. zack.spencer@ drivewaybc.ca

The Lowdown Power: 3.0L turbocharged diesel V6 with 420 lb-ft. of torque Fill-up: 9.8L/7.0L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $58,000$62,000

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†

FINANCING

YOU PAY WHAT THE DEALER PAYS* †

On select models. *Dealer is reimbursed for holdback included in invoice price. 2014

GLS model shownʕ Selling Price: $19,140

ACCENT 4-DOOR L DEALER INVOICE PRICE:

OWN IT FOR

WITH

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FINANCING FOR 96 MONTHS

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HWY: 5.3L/100 KM CITY: 7.5L/100 KMʈ

2014

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WITH

BI-WEEKLY PAYMENT

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HWY: 5.3L/100 KM CITY: 7.6L/100 KMʈ

2014

Limited model shownʕ Selling Price: $38,225

SANTA FE SPORT DEALER INVOICE PRICE:

27,053

WITH

BI-WEEKLY PAYMENT

FINANCING FOR 96 MONTHS

135 0.9%

$ ‡

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HWY: 7.3L/100 KM CITY: 10.2L/100 KMʈ

2014

GLS model shownʕ Selling Price: $27,000

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118 1.9%

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YOU PAY THE INVOICE PRICE

PLUS GET

%†

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5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty†† 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty

96 MONTHS HyundaiCanada.com

The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Finance offer available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2014 Accent 4-Door L Manual/Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/ Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Tucson 2.0 GL FWD Manual with an annual finance rate of 0%/0%/0.9%/1.9% for 96 months. Bi-weekly payments are $69/$79/$135/$118. $0 down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Finance offer includes Delivery and Destination of $1,550/$1,550/$1,760/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ‡Dealer Invoice Price of 2014 Accent 4-Door L Manual/Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Tucson 2.0 GL FWD Manual are $14,220/$16,352/$27,053/$22,797. Prices include price adjustments of $779/$1,197/$1,306/$462 and includes Delivery and Destination of $1,550/$1,550/$1,760/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. The customer prices are those reflected on the dealer invoice from Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. The dealer invoice price includes a holdback fee for which the dealer is subsequently reimbursed by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $779/$1,197/$1,306/$462 available on in stock 2014 Accent 4 Door L 6-Speed Manual/Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/ Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto/Tucson 2.0 GL FWD Manual on cash purchases. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ʕPrice of models shown (with Price Adjustments): 2014 Accent 4 Door GLS/Elantra Limited/Santa Fe 2.0T Limited AWD/Tucson 2.4 GLS FWD are $19,140/$23,754/$38,225/$27,000. Prices include Price Adjustments of $1,109/$1,445/$2,434/$1,659, Delivery and Destination charges of $1,550/$1,550/$1,760/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ʈFuel consumption for new 2014 Accent 4-Door L (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.5L/100KM); 2014 Elantra L Manual (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.6.L/100KM); 2014 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD (HWY 7.3L/100KM; City10.2.L/100KM); 2014 Tucson 2.0 GL FWD Manual (HWY 7.2L/100KM; City10.0L/100KM) are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. †‡ΩʕOffers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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Record births highlight needs at Richmond Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birth Centre

Intensive Care Unit. Lyn Jones is the clinical resource nurse for the Birth Centre at Richmond Hospital. Originally a midwife from Australia, Lyn has been a Richmond resident for 33 years, a nurse for 44 years The Pulse of and working here at Over the past 12 Richmond Hospital Richmond Hospital for months, our Birth Natalie D. Meixner the past 25 years. Centre has welcomed Lyn is responsible for nearly 2,000 babies, a new record for Richmond Hospital. providing clinical practice support to staff and front line leaders, overThese are nearly 2,000 reasonsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; seeing education and when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and precious livesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to celebrate especially busy, putting aside her right here at home. leadership duties to work alongHere in Richmond, we are fortuside her colleagues to provide nate to have the Birth Centre at frontline care. Lyn is passionate Richmond Hospital deliver outabout providing the most positive standing care for entire families experience for families. to bring new life into our world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ever since I began living in Originally opened in 1966, the Richmond, I always wanted to be Birth Centre underwent a largea part of this community and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scale $6.5-million renovation in been a gift. I think it is an incred2008 to transform it into a stateible privilege to see new life come of-the-art maternal/newborn care into the world. Watching families facility. It offers a new maternitycome together. The miracle of new specific operating room and relife. I still cry at new births. I know covery area, 15 private maternity care rooms and a six-bed Neonatal how special it is.

he arrival of a healthy baby into the world must certainly rank as one of the most joyous occasions we can ever celebrate.

Lyn Jones (third from left) and members of the Richmond Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birth Centre.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our team is renowned for its compassion and caring. I can truly say our hospital team is a family. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what makes a big difference. We really do care about each other and our patients. The physicians, the midwives, the nurses, the pediatricians, the unit clerks, the unit aides. The whole interdisciplinary team cares about each other and wants to provide people the very best care here at home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have very real challenges though. The number of births has exceeded what we had planned.Â We desperately need

we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to run from place to place to get equipment. Staff can then provide the care effectively and be with people more because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not searching for equipment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know the tremendous impact that donors can have to make sure our team can provide the best care right here in Richmond. Donors do make all the difference.â&#x20AC;? Â Natalie D. Meixner is president and CEO of Richmond Hospital Foundation. See www. richmondhospitalfoundation.com for information.

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A MONTHLY LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW AND NEWSWORTHY AT YVR.

ISSUE NUMBER 19 APRIL 2014

YVR WELCOMES ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS MARCH 30 MARKED ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS’ (ANA) INAUGURAL FLIGHT TO YVR. Our newest carrier, ANA is now operating daily, year-round flights between Vancouver and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, offering great travel and trade opportunities and creating 350-plus local jobs. YVR CEO Craig Richmond flew into YVR on this first flight and, upon arrival, participated in a traditional sake ceremony, along with Yuji Hirako, ANA Senior Vice President, the Honourable Todd Stone, B.C.’s Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Seiji Okada, Consul General of Japan in Vancouver and Yoshinori Matsuhashi, Vice President & General Manager of ANA in Vancouver.

CRAIG ADDRESSES RICHMOND’S BUSINESS COMMUNITY YVR CEO CRAIG RICHMOND MADE HIS FIRST PRESENTATION TO RICHMOND

YVR COMMUNITY CELEBRATES SPRING WE WERE PLEASED TO HOST THE FIRST ANNUAL CHERRY BLOSSOM COMMUNITY DAY AT LARRY BERG

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON APRIL 7.

FLIGHT PATH PARK ON SUNDAY,

Focusing on Connections That Work,

APRIL 13. Part of the 2014 Vancouver

Craig shared stories about why YVR

Cherry Blossom Festival, our

matters to the people, products

THE YVR STREET TEAM WAS OUT IN FULL FORCE ON FRIDAY APRIL 11, dispensing treats, smiles and thank you’s to passengers in celebration of our recent win as Best Airport in North America for the ﬁfth year in a row.

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

celebration featured park tours, a

We share this achievement with

and businesses of Richmond. With

special Japanese drumming ceremony

our passengers, our community

Email us at insider@yvr.ca or ﬁnd us on Twitter @yvrairport

more than 6,000 Richmond residents

and prize packs for kids. We look

and the 24,000 people who work

working at YVR, our shared future

forward to seeing you there next year.

at YVR – many of whom call

looks bright. Gerard Edwards, Vice Chair of Richmond Chamber, presents Craig with a token of thanks at the April 3 presentation.

Richmond home. Thank you! More than 200 guests enjoyed blossoms, plane-spotting and sunshine at the April 13 event.

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YVR

INSIDER

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Richmond Review · Page 19

A MONTHLY LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW AND NEWSWORTHY AT YVR.

ISSUE NUMBER 19 APRIL 2014

CRAIG ADDRESSES RICHMOND’S BUSINESS COMMUNITY YVR CEO CRAIG RICHMOND MADE HIS FIRST PRESENTATION TO RICHMOND

YVR COMMUNITY CELEBRATES SPRING WE WERE PLEASED TO HOST THE FIRST ANNUAL CHERRY BLOSSOM COMMUNITY DAY AT LARRY BERG

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON APRIL 7.

FLIGHT PATH PARK ON SUNDAY,

Focusing on Connections That Work,

APRIL 13. Part of the 2014 Vancouver

Craig shared stories about why YVR

Cherry Blossom Festival, our

matters to the people, products

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

celebration featured park tours, a

We share this achievement with

and businesses of Richmond. With

special Japanese drumming ceremony

our passengers, our community

Email us at insider@yvr.ca or ﬁnd us on Twitter @yvrairport

more than 6,000 Richmond residents

and prize packs for kids. We look

and the 24,000 people who work

working at YVR, our shared future

forward to seeing you there next year.

at YVR – many of whom call

looks bright. Gerard Edwards, Vice Chair of Richmond Chamber, presents Craig with a token of thanks at the April 3 presentation.

Richmond home. Thank you! More than 200 guests enjoyed blossoms, plane-spotting and sunshine at the April 13 event.

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PETS

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Devoted to the health and happiness of your furry, feathered & finned friends

Going to the birds for your next pet R

esearch indicates that there are around 400 different types of parrots. Although the larger macaws and Amazon species may get the most fanfare because of their proclivity for human speech, there are several smaller species, including lovebirds, cockatoos and budgies, that are equally interesting.

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Parrots are one of the more popular birds that people keep as pets. Parrots can be eye-catching companions with dynamic personalities, and these wild animals are naturally curious, intellectual and playful. They can bond easily with people, but the same intriguing traits that make them attractive to some also can make them challenging pets. Before prospective pet owners bring home their first parrots, it's best to get a grasp of what it's like to own parrots. Unlike some other caged companions, parrots as a whole are intelligent social animals that will demand mental stimulation. Parrots thrive when given lots of attention, and a properly cared for parrot can live up to 80 years or more. As a result, it's imperative that prospective parrot owners recognize that owning a parrot is a life-long commitment. Ensuring the health of the bird and a good relationship between pet and pet owner takes work and dedication. Getting a parrot is not a decision to be made on a whim. Here are some points to consider before bringing a parrot into a home.

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be detrimental to its health. Err on the side of caution when choosing a cage and go larger than what you may think you need.

Entertainment A parrot will not be content to sit in an empty room all day. Parrots are inherently social birds, and in the wild they tend to congregate. In a captivity setting, you will serve as the bird's main form of entertainment and interaction. It is important for you to help parrots to socialize with you early on. This helps mold a well-adjusted pet and can reduce the likelihood that the parrot will engage in destructive behavior resulting from boredom. A parrot is susceptible to feelings of depression and anger. Socialization helps to quell these feelings. Expect to give your parrot several hours of interaction time, both inside and outside of the cage. This will help acclimate him to socializing with humans.

Other housemates Understand that parrots can be large, intimidating birds. They are territorial and dominating. Parrots may not get along well with other animals in the house. Conversely, other pets, such as dogs and cats, may not take well to parrots and aim to make them a play thing or a meal. These are considerations to make before bringing a parrot into a home. Although parrots can be social animals, they also can be dangerous. A parrot's beak can easily break twigs and even snap fingers of small children. It may be unadvisable to have a parrot in a home with young children.

Cleanliness Parrots are messy birds, and they will spill seed, throw food and cast feathers around the cage and elsewhere. During times of sexual maturity or arousal, a parrot also may mark its territory with feces. Parrots have been known to

shred paper and toys placed in their cages. An aversion to cleanliness makes parrots less than ideal companions for certain people, especially those who want to perform as little pet maintenance as possible.

Bad habits In addition to vocalization, parrots can learn some notso-pleasant behaviors. Parrots can scream and squawk to get attention. Certain parrots become territorial of their cages. Parrots can mimic sounds around the house, such as smoke alarms or even yelling. These traits may not be endearing to every pet owner.

Biting Biting is something bird owners often fear. Certain types of parrots have powerful beaks that can inflict painful bites. Biting is sometimes instinctual to parrots who merely want to inspect other birds or companions and may not always intend to be mean. Yet biting also can be a learned and aggressive way for parrots to get what they want. Parrots also can bite out of fear. Building trust with a parrot and doling out discipline with firm biting limits and verbal commands can help break parrots of biting. Alleviating fears and helping the bird to feel comfortable can reduce a parrot's tendency to bite.

Expense Like all pets, parrots have costs associated with their care and diets. These expenses can quickly add up, so people whose finances are already stretched thin may not be ready for a parrot at this time. Parrots have been companion animals for centuries. African Greys, macaws and cockatoos have brought happiness to homes around the world. Understanding the level of commitment required to have a parrot as a pet will ultimately separate those capable of the task from those who should look to other animals as companions.

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Lum refuses to let hearing be a handicap Richmond goalie will play for Team BC at Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Championships by Don Fennell Sports Editor

he will to win, no matter what the challenge, defines Danica Lum.

From a precocious seven-year-old lacing up her skates for the first time, Lum has always embraced opportunity. Nothing it seems—even a hearing disability— has been able to deter her from pursuing her goals. Armed with that confidence, Lum, 18, is set to tend goal for Team B.C. at the upcoming 2014 Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Championship April 24 to 26 in Mississauga, Ont. “I cannot find words for what it means to represent Richmond and B.C. as a whole in the Hysen Cup,” she said. “Being one of two goaltenders is a huge responsibility and one that I gladly take upon myself. I wouldn’t change it for the world. I just hope I can meet the standards and the high level of play to truly

represent West Coast hockey.” Lum, who lists former Calgary Flame Miikka Kiprusoff as her favourite stopper—”at the time he played in the NHL he was a pretty awesome goalie, his consistency and percentage setting a standard for goalies today”—was initially a forward but ended up filling in for a teammate and discovered she enjoyed being in net more. “It was a fluke,” she said. “My main sport was box lacrosse but I found myself missing the physical aspect of sports during the winter season so I started playing hockey to kind of fill my time and the exercise at the same time. Thinking back, I’m glad I got into hockey.” Lum especially likes the pre- and postgame rituals as much as the actual game itself. She looks forward to the locker room chats and getting to know each of her teammates better. But above all else is the desire to win. “I always like to win.

The final score is quite important,” she said. “But I also love the challenge every game brings and every time I’m on the ice the mindset is the same and the adrenaline runs through me.” While uncomfortable with the idea of rating her own skills, Lum admits persistence is one of her best qualities. “I never give up and try to stay consistent throughout the game,” she said. “My

short stint as a skater allowed me to view things from a player’s perspective. It’s hard for team members to rely on a goaltender that isn’t on their game.” Lum also refuses to use her hearing disability as a crutch. She said since her impairment was discovered early in her life, it hasn’t affected how she interacts with others or her learning ability. “I can speak fluently

and pronounce the words accordingly, however it is sometimes hard to make out words especially if the vowels sound similar,” she said. “But

with experience and trial and error, I have taught myself to pick up sounds before and after and infer the actual word.” Lum said such a con-

dition doesn’t need to hinder anyone’s life goals. “People achieve things through hand work, right?,” she said. “It’s not any different for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. The concept is still the same, just with a little bump in the road that everyone impaired overcomes in their own way. People with any type of disability can achieve greatness.” See Page 25

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Gentile, Phantom eager for national challenge B.C. champions begin Canadian title quest Sunday in Ontario Richmond’s Jodi Gentile and the Fraser Valley Phantom won the Female Midget AAA Provincial Championship for the third consecutive year recently, and now their attention will focus on representing B.C. at the nationals in Stoney Creek, Ont. April 20 to 26. The Phantom have had an amazing season, taking home gold at the Mandi Swartz Memorial Tournament in Notre Dame, Sask. in early December and then following up at the Mac’s tournament Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 with a silver medal. It took 3 full periods and three

overtime periods to determine a winner at Mac’s with the overtime goal being scored in the dying seconds of the 3rd overtime by the Westman Wildcats. Gentile took home a game MVP and two individual awards at the Mac’s tournament, she was selected to the 1st all-star team defence and was tied for the best plus minus at Mac’s. Gentile and the Phantom had a B.C. debut at the Esso Cup last April as the host team where she was named the most sportsmanlike player and received a game MVP. They are hoping to take the experience of last year and apply it to a win in Stoney Creek later this month. She also represented B.C. with the U18 Team back in November for the second year in a row. This

is her final year with the Fraser Valley Phantom, as Jodi and eight of her teammates will graduate and move on to college hockey next season. Nothing would top their years with the Fraser Valley Phantom like a medal at nationals. She has committed to the University of Lethbridge in Alberta for the fall and will be playing in the Canadian Inter-university Canada West Division. Gentile will be pursuing a degree in secondary education while she is at Lethbridge. This is just the next step in her hockey career with the final goal to one day play for Team Canada. For more information or to follow the Phantom at Canada’s National Female Midget Championship go to www.hockeycanada.ca.

Richmond’s Jodi Gentile and the Fraser Valley Phantom will play for national Midget AAA female hockey honours next week in Stoney Creek,Ont.

Ospreys take to the pitch

Don Fennell photos Richmond Osprey, under the guidance of coach T.J. Sander, took the pitch for only the second time this season Sunday at Minoru Park. The U16 team has a win and loss so far.

Richmond trio among honoured Thunderbirds Genvieve Adams, Colleen Jackson and Alisa Carey part of 1999 UBC national champions by Don Fennell Sports Editor A trio of Richmond Field Hockey Club graduates was among the 2014 class of inductees into the UBC Sports Hall of Fame recently.

Genvieve Adams, Alisa Carey and Colleen Jackson all played their junior careers in Richmond and later played for the University of B.C. Thunderbirds field hockey team. During a two-year period the

team posted identical records of 14-1-1 in each season on route to Canadian Inter-university Sport championship victories in 1998 and 1999. Goaltender Ann Harada was named a First-Team All Canadian and a CIS Championship all-star in 1999, Jennifer Dowdeswell was named to both the 1998 and 1999 Canadian Inter-university Sport championship

all-star teams, and coach Hash Kanjee was honoured as 1998 CIS Coach of the Year. Both Adams and Jackson played their high school field hockey at Richmond High, while Carey represented Hugh McRoberts Secondary. “This is a first for our club (and a wonderful honour),” said longtime Richmond field hockey club coach and mentor Lance Carey.

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A: With springtime upon us, one in five Canadians are beginning to experience seasonal allergies. Red, itchy, puffy eyes are caused by the immune system’s response to detected foreign bodies affecting the white mucous membrane of the eyes. Though most allergens are harmless, the eye releases histamine, a chemical that causes a swelling and inflammation. The blood vessels in your eyes swell and your eyes get red, teary and itchy, resulting in allergic conjunctivitis. Eye allergies are commonly triggered by dust, pet dander, cosmetics and pollen from trees, weeds and grass. There are many treatment options available for itchy eyes. It is best to make an appointment with your eye doctor so that he/she can assess and treat effectively.

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We always encourage adults of any age to have a will in place. When this is not the case, the following applies; The Spouse or Common Law Spouse (of two consecutive years) is the first person who can apply to administer your estate. If they are unwilling or unable then one or more of your relatives can apply, according to the priority set out by law. If they also are unwilling or unable, any other person who may be appropriate could apply such as a friend. The Public Guardian and Trustee, as Official Administrator for the Province of BC might also apply to administer your estate in some circumstances; for example, if your estate is insolvent or if no one else is willing to act as Administrator. For a Free Family Registry and/or further information, please contact Richmond Funeral Home at 604-273-3748.

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The death of a loved one is an extremely difficult concept for adults to grasp, imagine how much more difficult it is for young children. When a living being close to us (family member, friend or pet) dies, we experience a range of intense emotions hard to describe with words. Children go through the same emotions as adults and require the guidance and support of parents to develop a lifelong healthy understanding and acceptance of life’s natural laws. For example, when you tell your child that his favorite pet died, say something like “death is a part of life and everything that lives eventually dies — animals, plants and people.” Inevitably, at some point the child will ask the parent if they too, will die, and the answer could be something like “yes, but not for a long time” as this response will give the child the security and reassurance that she/he needs at that particular time. If the child asks you what happens to people when they die, the answer will depend on your personal values and religious/spiritual beliefs. For example, if you believe in heaven or reincarnation, you can discuss with your child (depending on his age and ability to understand abstract concepts) the difference between the body and the soul and how each have a purpose. Saying “it went to sleep for a long time” can send the child mixed messages about sleep and can cause sleep disturbances or a refusal to go to bed. What is most important is that you deal with the subject in a natural, logical and loving manner, as after all, death is a part of being alive. Allow your child to grieve and cry, have a small ceremony, share memories about the pet with your child use this opportunity to connect with your child. Books that can help you further explore the subject are: Charlotte’s Web (E.B. White), or Love You Forever (Robert Munch). Good luck.

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The terms barbecuing and grilling and are often used interchangeably but they’re actually two distinct cooking methods. Each uses similar tools and yet can produce food with very different textures and flavours. Grilling Grilling usually involves the use of direct heat to cook small, tender pieces of food quickly over medium to high heat on a gas or charcoal grill. The direct heat sears the food, giving it a flavourful, charred exterior. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and chicken, for example, are grilled almost exclusively over direct heat. Barbecuing/BBQ Barbecuing uses indirect heat. The heat source does not cook the food directly but instead warms the air around the food for a long slow cook making the larger, tougher pieces of meat tender without drying them out. Although Barbecued food is best when cooked with a specially designed cooker, or smoker, you can also barbecue using charcoal grills and gas grills. To do so, you can be creative and add commercially available flavoured smoke chips to the cooker which will add the flavour that one would expect from a smoker. The Richmond Firebox has quality charcoal and gas grills available and we’d be happy to show you how to best experience the world of barbecuing and grilling in your back yard.

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Goal is gold at national championship From Page 21

Lum, whose favourite current NHLer is Sidney Crosby— ”because he leads by example, and actions always speak louder than words”—still has some lofty hockey goals, but said no mater what happens she’ll continue to enjoy the game. “I have always been an in-themoment type of person when it comes to sports,” she said. “There are millions of people who play hockey but only a few who actually play professionally. I have set my sights high, but no so high that if things don’t work out I’ll be disappointed.” Lum played minor hockey for Team B.C. coach Jim Schuck and the latter is happy to have the opportunity to coach her again. “I coached her in Bantam C and she was a good goalie then,” Schuck said. “When she maintains her focus she’s an extremely good goalie.” Earlier this season, Team B.C. played an exhibition game against a team consisting of several former Richmond Sockeyes. After the game, they kept raving about Lum. “She was making second and third saves,” said Shuck. “We get a lot of comments like that. Danica is a very good athlete and her ability to rebound from a bad game is amazing. She has a great sense of humour about stuff and doesn’t stress. There’s no doubt in my mind she could have played at an even higher level (in minor hockey).” Additionally, said Shuck, Lum is a respected teammate who gets on well with her peers. Team B.C. will leave Wednesday for the national championships,

Coach Jim Schuck (left) offers advice to members of Team BC Rockies, competing in next week’s Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Championship in Mississauga, Ont.

competing against two Ontario teams (one also drawing players from Quebec and the Maritimes) and Team West made up of players from the three Prairie

provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Players will be scouted at the tournament for possible selection to a Canadian team for next year’s world Deaf-

lympics in Russia. “Of course winning gold is our aim, but our (more realistic) goal is to compete with the Ontariobased teams and gauge where

our program is at on the national level,” said Schuck. “They’re dominant through sheer numbers.” Schuck said it’s a testament to B.C. that it has been able to field a team, and is confident with a young lineup it will be well-positioned for future success. “We now have at least 10 good, young players in the system that won’t even be among the 15 players going to nationals because they’re still at the Peewee and Bantam A level and aren’t old enough yet to participate,” he said. “And by no means are we close to being done finding players from around the province to play on future teams.” The minimum age to play at nationals in 18. Schuck, a Richmond resident and longtime local coach, got involved with the provicial deaf ice hockey program two years ago at the request of longtime friend Gerry Mayzes, whose son is captain of this year’s team. “He asked me for my involvement and the condition resonated with me because my mom went deaf later in life,” said Schuck. “It also appealed to me because this is really the development of a program and a real learning experience for me coming in. What we take for granted is amazing. Most of us are fortunate enough to hear the game, and we don’t think about how much it is a big part of things. Deaf players don’t have the luxury, so they need to rely much more on their visual senses. When we’re teaching we, as coaches, need to take a step back to really communicate with players to understand how they are perceiving the game.”

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I saw last month you listed modern Canadian coins and varieties that had value. I’m curious if this would apply to pennies as well? The first large size Canadian penny was issued in 1858 and then in 1859, before Canada was even a country. At that time Canada consisted of only Ontario and Quebec. These coins were very unpopular at that time. The 1858 was a small issue and now starts at $75.00 in Very Good (VG) and $225.00 in Extra Fine (EF ). The 1859 was a large mintage and is only worth $4.00 in VG. Both these coins when flipped side to side have the details facing up ↑↑. However if flipped side to side the details show up and down ↑↓ the 1859 starts at $400.00 and the 1858 at $1,000.00. The first small size Canadian penny was issued in 1920 of which large amount were made. In 1922, 1923 and 1925 mintages were much smaller and start at $15, $25 and $30 respectively. In 1937 pennies dated 1936 were struck with a dot below the “93”. This was because King Edward VIII abdicated in December 1936 and new coin dies had to be made. Later all these coins were supposed to have been destroyed by the mint. In 1952 a famous collector of Canadian coins , John J. Pitman , bought 4 of these coins off an ex employee of the Canadian Mint. Hmm, I wonder how he got them? The last time one went in auction was for $300,000.00. In 1955 there were two versions of the Queen’s portrait. The common one has a shoulder strap on the Queen’s gown and the letter “ I “ of DEI is straight and points to the rim denticle. The scarce 1955 cent has no shoulder strap on the gown and the letter “ I “ is flared and points between two rim denticles. The price starts at $100.00. You do need a strong magnifier for this. In 2006 there were six different varieties of the cent. On the Queen’s portrait side there were 3 types. One with a “ P “ under the Queen, one with a logo in a circle and a plain portrait with nothing under the Queen. Each of these three types came both magnetic and non magnetic thus creating six varieties. The 2006 P non-magnetic version starts at $100.00 , while the 2006 plain Queen magnetic starts at $25.00. The other four varieties are quite common. For those of you who claim to not have a magnet to check these coins, you may have one on the fridge that will work.

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Friday, April 18 2014

Conducting an experiment at PortLiving’s Midtown By Kerry Vital

Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood is rapidly becoming the hottest place to live, and developer PortLiving is capitalizing on that popularity with Midtown, a mixed-used low-rise development that will also offer commercial space on the street level. For the next three months, PortLiving is hosting the Midtown Experiment, where businesses can open a pop-up

shop for a week to gauge how popular they will be to local residents. “The Midtown Experiment is an incredibly positive way to bring life and vibrancy to this emerging area, and to experiment to better know the types of businesses that the community will welcome and frequent,” says Midtown Director of Living Robert Vrooman. “We know there will be a lot of demand from retail partners to occupy the space, but we feel it is just as important to listen to the needs of the community.”

NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT

Midtown will be situated on Broadway between St. George Street and Carolina Street. The four-storey building will hold one- and two-bedroom condominium homes as well as two three-bedroom concrete townhomes. Among the beautiful features at Midtown will be private covered patios, oversized windows, engineered hardwood floors and elegant quartz countertops complemented by a glass tile backsplash in the kitchen. The bathrooms feature in-floor radiant electric heating and glass accent tiles in the bathtub and shower surrounds. Curb appeal is never in short supply at Midtown, with its brick-clad exterior and communal elevated courtyard, perfect for visiting with your neighbours. For more information about the residences at Midtown, visit www.livingmidtown.com. Information about the Midtown Experiment can be found at www.chinatownexperiment.com/midtownexp.

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Among the gorgeous features at Lakewood’s The Heights are gourmet kitchens and oversized windows that let the natural light pour in. The Heights is just minutes from Morgan Crossing and several other amenities, making it the perfect place for families and couples alike.

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Life is extraordinary at The Heights, Lakewood’s townhome development in Surrey’s Grandview Heights that offers not only amazing homes but also a location that’s second-to-none. “The location is phenomenal,” says sales manager Ann Sonnenberg. “You’re a 10-minute walk from the Shops at Morgan Crossing, and there’s a brand-new elementary school two blocks from here.” The Grandview Heights neighbourhood also has leisure opportunities, plenty of restaurants and easy access to transit and major highways, making commuting easy. The Heights is located in a quiet section of the neighbourhood, making it perfect for families and couples alike. The 39 townhomes, ranging from 1,364 to 2,095 square feet, are available in a range of two- and three-bedroom floorplans. The exterior has plenty of curb appeal, with meticulously landscaped grounds and front doors with heritage-style raised panels and

glass. Some plans include a ground floor concrete patio and a double garage. Inside, nine-foot ceilings and oversized windows combine for a spacious feeling, while sleek laminate flooring on the main level is complemented by decorative crown moulding and designer lighting fixtures. Homeowners are able to choose between two colour schemes (Vanilla Bean and Chocolate Expresso), making it easier to put your own stamp on your space. The kitchen is fit for a gourmet with stainless-steel appliances, elegant quartz countertops and a ceramic tile backsplash. Pot lights in the kitchen and nook are a convenient touch that demonstrates Lakewood’s focus on the homeowner, and the custom-designed cabinetry with solid wood shaker-style doors lends more than a touch of style to the room. Most plans also feature a pantry in the kitchen for even more convenience. The bathrooms can easily be described as blissful, with shaker cabinets with solid maple doors, designer faucets and accessories, fullwidth mirrors, ceramic floor tiles and quartz countertops. The main bathroom holds a soaker tub surrounded by designer ceramic tile, while the ensuite features a shower with a semi-frameless glass enclosure and hisand-hers sinks (in most plans.) Many plans also include a main floor powder room with elegant laminate flooring.

Each home has a gas outlet for a barbecue, perfect for outdoor entertaining, and every yard is enclosed. For larger gatherings, homeowners will have access to an outdoor amenity space with a community garden. “Lakewood always builds quality homes,” says Sonnenberg. “Some are available to move in to tomorrow; we also have some Phase 2 homes that will be available between now and the end of June.” Homes at The Heights start at $359,900 for a two-bedroom-and-den home. For more information, visit www.theheightsliving.ca, call 778-545-8737 or visit the showhomes at 2845 and 2855 156th Street, Surrey, open daily except Friday between 12 and 5 p.m.

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Richmond Raven Holly Gill is among the players who have been invited to participate in the 2014 Female U18 BC Cup April 23 to 27 in Salmon Arm. The players were all born in 1997 and 1998 and identified throughout the 2013-2014 season by Female High Performance evaluators and asked to attend the U18 BC Cup. The event will feature the top 80 athletes on four jamboree-format teams created by the branch coordinator. The first two days of the event will consist of practices, team building and fitness testing. The remainder of the weekend will consist

of games where players are evaluated on their performance. The top players will advance to Team BC p[ovincial camp, May 16 to 19 in Lake Cowichan. BC Hockey’s Female Under 18 level is the third and final stage of the High Performance Program. It is an opportunity for the top players in the Province to train and compete at an elite level and is meant to introduce players to the beginning of the Hockey Canada Program of Excellence. The U18 program is designed to emulate national and international competitions.

Locals aplenty on U16 rosters Several Richmond players will help make up the rosters for BC Hockey’s male U16 BC Cup this weekend in Salmon Arm. The lineups include goaltender Ty Taylor and skaters Thomas Von Schoenberg, Andrew Kemp, Jordan Sandhu and Graham Lynn. Players advancing from the BC Cup will attend the 2014 U16 provincial camp July 9 to 13 at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. Two 20-player teams will be selected. For live action from the 2014 BC Cup, follow along on Twitter via @ BCHockey_MU16BC and on the BC Hockey mobile app for both Android and Apple. —Don Fennell

Richmond’s Intermediate A lacrosse team topped the regular-season standings last season. This year, they hope to win provincial gold. They began their quest with a pre-season tilt versus Port Coquitlam Saints last Sunday at Minoru Arenas.

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Rich Lam photo Mayor Malcolm Brodie (centre) helped mark the unveiling of a three-tower Polygon project in City Centre on April 7. Flanked by Chris Ho, vice-president of development of Polygon Homes and Polygon Homes CEO Neil Chrystal, Avanti—previously known as Mueller Towers—includes a 1.6-hectare public park, which replaces a former city-owned green space known as Cambie Field. The park will be located at the northeast corner of Cambie Road and Hazelbridge Way—a block from Aberdeen Station. According to Polygon, the park is scheduled to be completed sometime next year, while the first of three 15-storey residential towers has a completion date of 2016.

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Major Juan Burry, executive director of Rotary Hospice House, and Pat Miller, executive director of Richmond Hospice Association . enjoyed hosting a joint volunteer appreciation evening during Volunteer Appreciation Week. The next Richmond Hospice Event is the annual Hike For Hospice at Garry Point Park, Saturday, May 3. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the “gentle” hike gets underway at 9:30. Come out and join in remembrance of loved ones and celebrate hospice in Richmond.

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Niki Nelson photo Tony Cheung, 28, of Richmond earned the title of Pokémon Spring Regional Champion at the 2014 Pokémon Spring Regional Championships, held in Seattle April 5 and 6.

Victor Shevtsov photo The BC Registered Music Teachers’ Association, Richmond Branch’s Scholarship Recital held on Sunday April 13 at St. Alban’s Anglican Church. The BCRMTA Richmond Branch, Community Service, and Winifred Proud scholarships were awarded to students.

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Richmond volunteers are honoured at this year’s Volunteers are Stars which took place at the River Rock Theatre on Wednesday

Rob Newell Photos

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Volunteers are Stars

Keynote speaker Pauline Rafferty.

The 52nd Annual General Meeting of the

Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary was held on April 5th, 2014, at the Ralph Fisher Auditorium. The meeting was well attended and Lorraine Hansen, Lower Mainland Area Representative of BCAHA officiated at the installation of officers for the coming year.

President: Christa Schneider, Secretaries: Evelyn Weber and Lyn Anderson, Treasurer: Lorna Krassie, Membership Chair: Deborah Turner, Immediate Past Present: Clare Dhillon. Guest speakers Jocelyn Wong and Carol Dickson, from Volunteer Richmond spoke of the many support groups available in the community. The Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary is a strong body of men and women of all ages who volunteer in the Richmond Community who strive to bring a little comfort and hope wherever it is needed.

SHOP. DONATE. Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary Thrift Shop 3731 Chatham St., Steveston

Thank you to our Dedicated Volunteers who give so generously of their time and contribute so much to our community. Chimo is proud to acknowledge the generous contribution of all our volunteers. Crisis Lines – 8,000+ calls per year Community Engagement – 6,000 students attend our workshops annually Outreach & Advocacy – 800+ clients are helped With legal, tax, government forms and much more. Congratulations to

Sandra Buenano Crisis Line Volunteer and Volunteers are Stars Nominee

Join our team! Email: volunteer@chimocrisis.com Call 604-270-4435

Rob Newell photo Tim Lorenz receives a star with his father Ted’s name for Volunteer Richmond executive director Elizabeth Specht.

Celebrating Richmond’s stars Volunteers of Stars honours local heroes by Don Fennell Staff Reporter

s many of Richmond’s most noble citizens were honoured Wednesday at the 13th annual Volunteers are Stars Gala Dinner and Awards at River Rock Casino Resort, a star was dedi-

cated in memory of one of its longest serving and distinguished volunteers. The star, listed with the International Star Registry, celebrates the life of Ted Lorenz who dedicated 60-plus years to bettering his community. “He served a lengthy career with the fire department but he never retired from volunteering. His handprints are everywhere,” said Elizabeth Specht, executive director of Volunteer Richmond which hosts the annual awards celebrating the individual

Congratulations to the

and group accomplishments of volunteers, non-profit groups and caring companies. Accepting on behalf of his father, who passed away Feb. 20 at the age of 81, Tyler Lorenz said his dad was always happy to do his part to leave the community a bit better than he found it. “He left a beautiful garden in bloom and we are the new gardeners,” said Tyler. Four Constellation Awards recognized individuals and groups for their community service: Jim Lamond, Linda Wong, the

We look forward to the work being done in 2014. The Ambassadors are a bridge for all their work in 2013 and 2014. from their community to our community services and are making a significant difference in Richmond. They are truly a great group of volunteers. We are so blessed to be able to work with them! For more information call or email Volunteer Richmond Information Services 604-279-7020 or info@volunteerrichmond.ca

COMMUNITY ACTION AMBASSADORS

Richmond Restorative Justice Program and the Nite of Hope committee. Winning Shooting Star Awards for youth were Steven Chen and Hans Choi, while the Nova Star Award for innovation was presented to RichCity Idol. The Shining Star Award, recognizing caring companies, was awarded to Lansdowne Centre, and the Milan Ilich Award for leadership was presented to Barbara Goodwin. As the lifeblood of any community, volunteers have the capacity to help shape the future. It’s on this foundation that the Canadian Museum of Human Rights looks to help build a better tomorrow. “(Volunteers) are living proof that each of us has the ability to transform the world we live in,” keynote speaker Pauline Rafferty told the audience. Rafferty, who is a trustee with the museum scheduled to open Sept. 20 in Winnipeg, said the museum will be “one of a kind.” “It will be a place to explore human rights from a Canadian perspective and to inspire change,” she said. “It will be a beacon of hope for people around the world.”

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Volunteers are Stars

Milan Ilich Award for Leadership

Shining Star Award – Caring Company

Honours an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the non-profit sector. volunteer 1. a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task.

Barbara Goodwin Barbara Goodwin exemplifies what it is to be a volunteer. From a precocious 12-year-old helping at the local community centre in Steveston to a young woman helping her mother-in-law cut bandages for the wounded at the Canadian Red Cross, she has dedicated her life to assisting others. This is perhaps best illustrated through her extraordinary 50 years advocating for and sustaining the Richmond Hospital, ensuring vital health services are available to community members when they need it.

Rob Newell photo Bronwyn Bailey of Lansdowne Centre.

Rob Newell photo Barbara Goodwin’s family accepted the award from Volunteer Richmond president Mary Kemmis and Mayor Malcolm Brodie.

Goodwin saw a need for local health services and helped to rally support for the hospital in the early 1960s. She was there to break ground when it opened in 1966. And she was a founding member of the Richmond Hospital Auxiliary for 23 years, helping to raise much-needed funds by investing thousands of hours

into establishing the hospital thrift store in Steveston in 1974. Her other volunteer work extends even deeper into the community. She has been a director of the Richmond Caring Place and Richmond Community Foundation, fundraising president for Rosewood Manor, and coordinator of the Steveston Salmon

Festival. It’s entirely fitting that Goodwin receive the Milan Ilich Award for leadership, because like Ilich hers is a legacy of community care. “She just loves volunteering,” added her husband Mel, himself a longtime Richmond volunteer and former chair of Richmond’s longstanding Sister City Committee.

Honours businesses for their contribution to strengthen the community either through volunteer time/programs, expertise, or funding to non-profit groups. One award is presented.

Lansdowne Centre The winner of the 2014 Shining Star Award received not one, but two nominations—illustrating Lansdowne Centre’s willingness to go above and beyond when it comes to community service. Epitomizing what it means to be a caring company, Lansdowne Centre makes it a point to be more than just event sponsors or donors. It’s usually actively involved and invested in the causes it supports. When it comes to the Richmond Christmas Fund, for example,

it pulls out all the stops, providing a gift warp booth and even security staff for the Christmas Fund Drive Thru event. The shopping mall even initiated its own raffle fundraiser in support of the cause. Lansdowne Centre also regularly donates its space as a gathering place for non-profits to give and receive information about community services, and to raise awareness for important community issues. The list of organizations that have benefited from the mall’s generosity includes the BC Cancer Agency, Richmond Chinese Community Society, and Richmond Food Bank. In accepting the award on behalf of Lansdowne Centre, marketing manager Bronwyn Bailey said: “We’re very proud to be part of the Richmond community.”

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To the constellation of volunteer stars, generous sponsors, nominators, nominees, winners, supporters, and guests who helped us raise the volume on volunteerism:

Thank You!

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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION OFFICIAL SUPPORTERS Opacity Design Group, The Richmond Review, Richmond Centre, Richmond Chamber of Commerce, The Milan & Maureen Ilich Foundation, Innovation Networks, Ashton Service Group, Richmond Auto Mall Association

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Volunteers are Stars

Shooting Star Awards – Youth 25 years and under Honours youth volunteers under 25 years of age. Two awards are presented.

Steven Chen Future young leaders have Steven Chen to thank for raising the bar on youth leadership. For him, giving back and volunteering is no passthe-time, after-school extra-curricular activity. Throughout his years of volunteering, he has already contributed more than 1,000 hours of service to the community. As a member of the MOSAIC South Arm Leadership Group, Chen quickly emerged as a leader of his peers. His skill in leading and directing meetings, arranging work-plans, and evening planning put him at the core of MOSAIC for the past several years. In addition to general volunteering around the South Arm community centre, he has contributed his event planning expertise to many successful community events such as the Summer Carnival, several pre-teen dances, and Santa’s Workshop. Through his volunteer and leadership work, Chen has also helped underprivileged children improve their quality of life by fundraising for the Canucks Place Children’s Hospice. He initiated and organized a 24-hour hockey-a-thon, which raised $3100 for children in need. In total, he has helped raise over $5,000 for sick children and their

Rob Newell photo Steven Chen is a member of the MOSAIC South Arm Leadership Group.

Hans Choi volunteers with Financial Literacy for Youth.

families. Further, Chen’s work as coach of the Richmond Youth Basketball League—mentoring young athletes and helping each player discover their strengths—has served to instill a love of competitive sport and active living for a new generation. Somehow on top of all that, he still finds the time to volunteer with children’s day camps, student council and the Vancouver’s International Children’s Festival. And the list goes on. “I volunteer not because it looks good on a resume, but because I truly care about my community,” said Chen.

students. He also provides mentorship to new chapters of FLY, helping new leaders develop the skills they need to succeed. As squad leader for University of B.C. orientations, he assisted in the hiring of 600 student leaders and in organizing Imagine Day, working to ensure that new students feel welcome at their new school and start their undergrad careers on the right foot. During his seven years with the Royal Canadian Air Cadet, Choi introduced an online management system for 250 volunteers, and a mentorship program which guides junior cadets through their cadet

Hans Choi Hans Choi has played an instrumental role in developing youth leadership programs in the Richmond School District. His work in helping to bring the Financial Literacy for Youth, also known as FLY, program into Richmond high schools has helped to establish over 15 new chapters, and has expanded the program’s reach to hundreds of new students. Choi’s work as the logistics coordinator, and now as co-chair of the FLY Conference helps to lay a solid foundation of financial literacy for both high school and post-secondary

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careers, earning him the secondhighest ranking at the 655 Richmond Squadron. His work as a civilian first-aid volunteer instructor is instrumental to passing valuable life-saving skills to a new generation of youth. He is currently looking into taking his non-profit and business management skills further by incorporating a new organization. His vision is to bring different non-profits together to provide better services to Richmond residents. “Volunteering has been an amazing learning experience for me,” said Choi. “It’s an opportunity I wouldn’t be able to get anywhere else and it motivates me to (do) even more.”

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Volunteers are Stars

Great Canadian Casino’s Chuck Keeling was emcee for Volunteers are Stars. Rob Newell photo

Congratulations to Ken Bailey on your nomination for the Volunteers are Stars Awards. BC Cancer Foundation would like to thank Ken Bailey, chair of the organizing committee for the Country Meadows Senior Men’s Charity Golf Tournament. To date, this event has raised over $830,000 to support groundbreaking prostate cancer research at the BC Cancer Agency.

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RichCity Idol has also helped raise nearly $22,000 for various charities including the Canadian Red Cross, B.C. Children’s Hospital, Ride to Conquer Cancer and CHIMO Community Services. In celebration of the 10-year anniversary, the RichCity Idol Endowment Fund in cooperation with the Richmond Community Foundation has been created to distribute scholarships to further the education of high school students that have contributed greatly in youth leadership and/or musical advancement in the community. Natasha Jung, cofounder of RichCity Idol in 2004, said she’s most proud that the annual event continues to be true to its roots. “This was created for and by students and a lot of alumni continue to be involved,” she said. “Without their efforts it wouldn’t be possible to celebrate this honour.”

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Volunteers are Stars

Thank you to all of our hard working Volunteers! We would also like to congratulate Marilyn Churchill on her recent nomination for a Volunteers are Stars award!

Rob Newell photo Linda Wong is a true ambassador for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Rob Newell photo Jim Lamond of the Richmond Sports Council.

Constellation Awards – Individual and Group Honours volunteers and volunteer groups for their service and contribution to the community. Four awards are presented, recognizing two individuals and two groups.

Jim Lamond Jim Lamond stands tall, and not just because of his height. A member of Richmond Sports Council for over four decades, 25 of those years spent as chair, Lamond has led the group’s successful efforts to better the local sports scene. That includes getting additional and enhanced sports facilities for many community sports groups in Richmond. Through his work, Richmond Sports Council has also grown from 12 to over 40 community sports groups. Lamond’s work has been instrumental in helping to instill a lifelong love of sports in younger members of our community too. He established the Discover Your Sports Day for young children, which encourages youth to try out a sport prior to registration. He also helped to establish KidSport Richmond—an organization that helps cover registration fees for children who might not otherwise have an opportunity to play. In the last five years alone, he helped to raise over $200,000 in grant money so that no child is left on the sidelines because of an inability to pay. KidSport has already provided grants to more than 1,000 children in our community. As chair of the 2009 BC

Seniors Games in Richmond, Lamond helped oversee one of the largest Seniors Games to date. The event hosted over 4,000 participants, 1,100 volunteers around 28 activities. “I’ve been asked many times why do you volunteer?,” said Lamond. “I think of the people I’ve

met through volunteering, who it’s been a honour to work with. It’s what makes volunteering so worthwhile.”

Linda Wong Linda Wong is considered a “game-changer” in the fight against cancer.

For the last 10 years, Wong has been a true ambassador for the Canadian Cancer Society, not only bringing awareness to its mission, but also recruiting hundreds of family, friends and students to come together for the cause. See Page B8

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See Page B8 In December 2004, one of her sisters, Doris Wong, lost her battle to cancer. That year, Linda and her family joined Relay for Life and named their team, Team DW, in memory of Doris. They raised over $15,000 in the first four years. However, Linda decided it wasn’t enough. It became obvious to her that the more people that were part of the “team”, the more money that could be raised. She has since recruited other groups to join under the umbrella of Team DW– the String Gals (a teen girls team), three different Westwind Elementary School teams, and four Cambie Secondary School teams. Outside of her work with the Relay for Life, Wong helps to organize still more fundraising events: carnivals, car washes, and Coins for Cancer just to name a few. A personal fight against cancer takes courage. A community’s fight takes commitment. It is Wong’s incessant drive that has kept this community together and going strong. Without her, it would not have been possible to raise the staggering

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Richmond Restorative Justice Program Members of Touchstone’s Richmond Restorative Justice Program are part of an innovative program which redirects people from the court system. Instead, it brings offenders and victims together for reparation and healing. Volunteers assume the serious responsibility of helping offenders and victims meet those needs. Thanks to the work of these volunteers, 46 offenders —most of them young people—were diverted last year from a punitive court system into a program that gave them a chance to take responsibility for their actions. The volunteers are specially trained to facilitate a difficult process where the goal is for everyone to reach a consensus on reparations. The therapeutic and tangible benefits for the participants of the program contribute to the betterment of the community. Victims can begin to heal at their own pace. Those who have done harm have the opportunity to rescue their reputation by accepting responsibility. Offenders are provided the opportunity to learn from their mistake and regain acceptance in the community. The result is that they are less likely to re-offend in the future. The volunteers build community by encouraging people to come together to collectively resolve conflict. These passionate, caring members of the Richmond community are, together, creating opportunities for healing and redemption to happen. And in doing so, they are restoring a sense of safety and well-being within the

community. They truly deserve to be honored for their courage and commitment. “It’s a privilege and honour to receive this award,” said Touchstone program co-ordinator Haroon Bajawa, who oversees the program. He added the City of Richmond has been an “amazing” supporter of the program.

Nite of Hope When Judi Miller lost both her mother and sister-in-law to breast cancer, she decided to fight back. Twenty years ago, she began fundraising efforts in her home with all proceeds going to breast cancer research. After four years, she took the event into an evening format at a local hotel, complete with entertainment, a fashion show, silent auction items, and a raffle. Nite of Hope, the annual springtime gala event, is now the largest thirdparty fundraiser for the BC and Yukon chapter of the Canadian Breast Cancer society. It has raised over $2.3 million to fund research carried out in Richmond. Monies raised over the next two years will be 100% donated to the Richmond Hospital to fund diagnostic equipment for the breast cancer ward. In addition to raising funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer society, the event also raises awareness for the devastating effects of breast cancer and provides support and encouragement to survivors. The work from this event alone has impacted the lives of thousands of women and men in British Columbia. This year’s event, which took place on April 8 at the River Rock Casino, marked the gala’s 16th anniversary. The event has grown over the years, with fundraisers now also held in the North Shore and White Rock/South Surrey. Year after year, the organizing work has been done by a group of exceptionally loyal, determined and hard working volunteers. The vast majority of the committee have been involved for over a decade. Their dedication is a beacon of hope for all who are affected by this disease.

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Earth Day

David Suzuki to tell students to ‘get involved’ Celebrated environmentalist says Conservative government’s pipeline push has major impact on youth by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

ne of Canada’s most celebrated environmentalists is coming to a Richmond high school to urge youth to get involved in protecting the planet. David Suzuki will speak to students at the Richmond Earth Day Youth Summit not as the scientist, broadcaster, author or environmental activist he is, but as an elder. “I’m spending a lot of my time now speaking to people as an elder,”

the 78-year-old said in an interview with The Richmond Review. “It’s a very special time in one’s life. Certainly one is past an ambition for celebrity or money or power, so we can really speak the truth from our hearts, without fearing getting fired or not getting promoted.” Suzuki, co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation and professor emeritus at University of B.C., is the keynote speaker for the April 26 event at R.A. McMath Secondary, organized by students from the district’s Green Ambassadors program. He’ll be speaking to the day’s theme of We Are the Fraser, while telling youth

they have the biggest stake in the Earth’s future. “Whatever happens will have little effect (on my life). And yet the decisions being made now are going to reverberate through their entire lives,” he said. “The sad thing is that youth are the one group that are the least likely to take part in the electoral process.” Suzuki said he understands why young people stay away from the political process: issues being discussed aren’t really about them. Yet the Conservative government’s push to become a “petrol power” will have a major impact on their lives in the future, he said. “I’m telling them you’ve

got to get involved. If they say to me I’m not old enough to vote, I say: You’ve got to recruit the two most important people in your lives, and that’s mom and dad. If your mom and dad care about you, they’ve got to become eco-warriors on your behalf.” Suzuki is renowned for his radio and TV shows that have brought the science of nature into living rooms across the country, including The Nature of Things With David Suzuki. He’s the recipient of numerous awards and honours, including being names a Companion of the Order of Canada and the UNESCO Kalinga Prize for Science.

Suzuki is also a prolific author, having written 52 books, including 19 for children. He’s working on another, Letters to My Grandchildren, which he called his most important volume yet. Climate is a key issue that will impact the lives of youth, but it’s only one of a suite of problems the Earth is facing, the scientist said. The extinction crisis, acidification of oceans and pollution are among others. “If you use air, water and soil as a garbage can, what the hell do we expect is going to happen? We can’t be healthy if we don’t have a healthy planet.” See Page B11

David Suzuki Foundation photo Scientist David Suzuki will be speaking in Richmond later this month, urging youth to recruit their parents as eco-warriors.

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Earth Day

Fraser River: ‘We should celebrate it and treat it with greater respect’ From Page B10 Suzuki said problems stem from the importance placed on money. The economy has been elevated above all else, and when an economic downturn comes, concern for the environment and what keeps us alive disappears, something he called “insane.” He said some governments have made progress—Suzuki believes the carbon tax introduced by the B.C. Liberal government in 2008 will be Gordon Campbell’s greatest legacy—while the federal government continues to push the development of the Northern Alberta oil sands. “To my amazement, the tar sands represent the largest industrial development on the planet,” he said. “Don’t you think maybe there’s an environmental effect of that—maybe a little bit? And yet this government has absolutely demonized environmentalists. Joe Oliver (Minister of Natu-

ral Resources) calls us enemies of the country.” Earlier this year singer-songwriter Neil Young put the oil sands on stage by speaking out against the government’s role in promoting them. In his “Honour the Treaties” tour, Young warned oil sands expansion’s impact on First Nations and their way of life. The Prime Minister’s Office responded: “Even the lifestyle of a rock star relies, to some degree, on the resources developed by thousands of hard-working Canadians every day. Our government recognizes the importance of developing resources responsibly and sustainably, and we will continue to ensure that Canada’s environmental laws and regulations are rigorous.” But oil sands expansion has gone far enough, according to Suzuki. He pointed to the 2009 climate change conference in Copenhagen, where Canada and other world

powers recognized the need to ensure temperature rises don’t exceed 2C. But to meet that goal in Canada, 80 per cent of the oil, coal and gas that’s in the ground needs to stay there, said Suzuki. “That means we

shouldn’t be supporting any further exploration of oil. We’ve got way more than we can afford to burn,” he said. “The reality is, the oil in the tar sands should be left in the ground if (Prime Minister Stephen) Harper

means what they did in Copenhagen.” Of the Fraser River, home to the world’s greatest salmon run, Suzuki said the body of water should be celebrated in the face of rising threats from industrialization.

“In some countries the river is considered the sacred mother. You don’t treat your mother or something sacred the way you treat the fraser river,” he said. “We should celebrate it and treat it with greater respect.”

“In some countries the river is considered the sacred mother.” — David Suzuki

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