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Wall of bird houses brightens Terra Nova Wiam Anglas poses with a massive bird house display that her brother Aki Khoshaba helped build at the front of the Terra Nova Housing Co-operative at 6600 Barnard Dr. in west Richmond. Children crafted and decorated their own bird houses for the wall, some 85 in total, which now hang on the lattice board that Khoshaba constructed. Martin van den Hemel photo

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by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Depending on who you ask, this has either been a terrible mosquito season, or a fairly typical one. This week, vector control officers from the Vancou-

ver Coastal Health Authority were outside the dyke at Sturgeon Bank, testing the water for mosquito larvae. Steven Chao dipped for a sample of the stagnant water from the recent wet spell, and found about a dozen wriggling mosquito

larvae. Those numbers can reach many times that during a bad season. Anywhere from zero to four larvae per dip of water is low, while 20 to 30 suggests an out-of-control problem.

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Farm food is flourishing in Richmond From potatoes to blueberries, Richmond farms offer a bounty of produce by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

eep in the heart of South Richmond, where pavement meets a dirt road, is a big green barn. Here is where locals go to, well, go local.

There’s a growing movement toward eating local food in B.C. Its healthy and better for the environment. Eating local also helps support B.C. farmers and producers while boosting the local economy. In Richmond, there’s plenty of fresh produce available, as the bounty from local crops continues to emerge from farm fields. One place to look is the big green barn of J.S. Nature Farm at 11500 McKenzie Rd. The family farm has been growing fruits and vegetables since 1970, offering customers some of the freshest produce around. Including its famous German yellow potatoes—the best spuds on the planet, according to owner Susan Buerger. “It’s a very good tasting potato and it never falls apart on you. There is a difference in the taste,” she said. “Just cook them up. You don’t even need butter, but with a little bit of butter and garlic, you’ve got a meal.” Customers will also find plenty of other seasonable vegetables at the farm stand, along with local apples and honey. Nearly 39 per cent of Richmond is protected in the Agricultural Land Reserve, and its crops are diverse. Cranberries are king, and fields of blueberries, strawberries and raspberries are also aplenty. In East Richmond, another longtime family farm, W&A Farms at 17771 Westminster Hwy., takes great pride in its local produce. “I’ve been a firm believer in quality and flavour,” says grower Bill Zylmans. “It doesn’t matter if it’s a strawberry, a blueberry, a raspberry, a potato or a bean. If it hasn’t got flavour, then what are we do-

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ing. That’s been one of our highest selling features in our June-bearing strawberry, that’s been able to basically keep us in business. No one can compete with us as far as flavour is concerned.” Many locals flocked to the farm’s roadside stand for boxes and flats of the red fruit, whose season is now over. The end of strawberry season brings the start of another. Nearby, at Blundell and Sidaway roads, Canwest Farms is in full blueberry production. “As of right now, the volume looks promising,” says Humraj Kallu, operations manager at the farm. CanWest sells to numerous markets, including Japan, and direct to customers at its East Richmond farm. The blueberry harvest will continue through the summer months, according to Kallu, who said the

berries are the biggest he’s seen in recent years. Other berries that still can be had in Richmond include raspberries and one of the city’s lesser-known varieties: tayberries. For 23 years, Shell Road Farm owners Betty and Ben Baerg have been growing the sweet crops in South Richmond. While the season is over, frozen ones are available. “We are getting more and more customers every year. Once they try it, they’re a repeat customer,” says Betty Baerg of the deep red tayberry that’s a cross between a blackberry and raspberry. “It makes a very nice pie.” Other fruits and vegetables— from asparagus to zucchini—are also found in many fields. At Cherry Lane Farm in North Richmond, 9571 Beckwith Rd., Miles Smart is busy tending to a wide variety of produce, including the farm’s namesake—cherries. You might

The most dominant crop—cranberries—covers 858 hectares. find kale, chard, beets, red lettuce and potatoes and garlic at this local agriculture institution, which has its roots in the early ‘50s. Farming is an important part of Richmond’s history. Early settlers were drawn to the fertile soils of Lulu and Sea islands. Today, Richmond is emerging as an urban centre. But the city hasn’t forgotten it’s agricultural roots. Richmond’s mayor is keen to see agricultural lands protected. Evidence of that lies on the Garden City lands. After much debate, the city bought the disputed City Centre land to protect its agricultural identity. A master plan was recently approved for the 55-hectare

site—a plan that will see the land available to local citizens with trails and open spaces, while also promising urban agriculture and farming uses. “We had a rare opportunity to plan the future of a large and unique area of undeveloped land right in the heart of the city,” says Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “We’ve achieved our goals of returning it to the public realm for our entire community to use and enjoy, preserving it as open space and an environmental asset and honouring our agricultural heritage.” Approximately 3,072 of Richmond’s 4,993 hectares of Agricultural Land Reserve property is under production, according to city statistics. The most dominant crop—cranberries—covers 858 hectares. •This article originally appeared in The Good Life, The Richmond Review’s quarterly lifestyle magazine.

Court of appeal overturns decision involving alleged misconduct Split ruling means teacher to face disciplinary hearing on historic allegations by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The Court of Appeal for B.C. has overturned a B.C. Supreme Court decision, paving the way for a local teacher to face a disciplinary hearing about allegations of sexual misconduct three decades ago. Robert Robertson was accused of sexual

misconduct in 1976, but it wasn’t until 2007 that an investigation was commenced by the Vancouver School Board. A local student who thought her sexual misconduct complaint had led to Robertson’s dismissal, learned in 2005 that he was still teaching in Vancouver, and brought her outstanding allegations to the attention of the Vancouver School Board. On Thursday, Court of Appeal Justice Nicole J. Garson and Justice Richard Goepel upheld an appeal of a decision last year by the B.C. Supreme Court, which found that a threemember commission panel erred in how it applied certain legal principles to the specific circumstanceds of Robertson’s case.

“In my opinion, permitting Mr. Robertson to avoid facing a disciplinary hearing in these circumstances would carry with it a serious risk of bringing the regulatory process into disrepute,” ruled Justice Garson. Justice Goepel agreed. But Justice Peter M. Willcock disagreed. “The significant and troubling question on this appeal is whether the judge was right to find fault with the panel’s consideration of whether delay was such as to make the proceeding oppresive and an abuse of process,” Justice Willcock wrote. “It is clear, in my view, that the panel erred in one significant respect: holding that imputing the Department of Education’s knowledge about the 1976 sexual

misconduct allegations and Mr. Robertson’s resignation from the Richmond School Board to the College of Teachers for the purposes of calculating delay would not be “reasonable or principled. I am of the view that conclusion was wrong.” Willcock added that he believes the panel mistakenly only considered a four-year delay, rather than the three-decade long version. “The panel ought to have considered the prejudice that might have been suffered by Mr. Robertson over the entire period of delay in excess of 30 years and whether the public’s respect for the administrative process would have been diminished by proceeding after such delay,” Willcock wrote.

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Coal shipments approved for South Arm of Fraser River Port Metro Vancouver approves new facility by Rick Kupchuk Black Press Fraser Surrey Docks will soon be shipping coal overseas. Port Metro Vancouver announced yesterday it has approved a proposed coal transfer facility at Fraser Surrey Docks. It would take at least four million tonnes per year of U.S. coal by train and send it by barge down the Fraser River to Texada Island for reloading to ocean-going ships. Environmentalists, residents and other groups opposed to the project had raised concerns about the terminal's potential harm on the environment and air quality. Climate change activists believe U.S. coal might stay in the ground and not be burnt overseas if new coal terminals aren't built in Metro Vancouver or along the U.S. west coast. Port Metro Vancouver was aware of the opposition to the facil-

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Notice of Public Hearing Tuesday, September 2, 2014 – 7 p.m. Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000 Fax: 604-278-5139

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9146 (RZ 13-644887) Location/s: 8600 and 8620 No. 2 Road Applicant/s: Balandra Development Inc. Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, to permit development of nine (9) townhouse units. City Contact: Edwin Lee 604.276.4121 Planning and Development Department

“Two-Unit Dwellings (RDI)” and “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Town Housing (ZT71) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”, to permit development of approximately 64 three-storey townhomes. City Contact: David Brownlee 604.276.4200 Planning and Development Department BYLAW 9159

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2. RICHMOND OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 9000, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9147 Location/s: City-Wide Applicant/s: City of Richmond Purpose: To amend the Official Community Plan to include policies that will require townhouses to meet specific energy efficiency measures (EnerGuide 82 and solar hot water-ready), or alternatively, to connect to a renewable energy system. City Contact: Peter Russell 604.276.4130 Engineering and Public Works Department 3. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9159 (RZ 13-649641) Location/s: 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road Applicant/s: Polygon Development 296 Ltd. Purpose: 1) To create a new Site Specific Zone “Town Housing (ZT71) - Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” for the intent of accommodating town house developments with a density bonus for a monetary contribution to the City’s capital Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and 2) To rezone the subject property from

4. RICHMOND OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9164 AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9163 (RZ 14-656219) Location/s: 9191 and 9231 Alexandra Road Applicant/s: S-8135 Holdings Ltd. Purpose of OCP Designation Amendment: To amend the West Cambie Area Plan, Schedule 2.11A, to accommodate townhouses with live/work dwelling units on the subject site, by: i) amending the land use designation on the Alexandra Neighbourhood Land Use Map from “Mixed Use” to “Residential Mixed Use” for the subject properties; and ii) incorporating related text and map changes to Section 8.2 of Schedule 2.11A. Purpose of Zoning Amendment: To create the “Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU28) - Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” zone, and to rezone the subject property from “Single-Detached (RS1/F)” to “Residential/ Limited Commercial (ZMU28) - Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”, to permit development of 49 townhouse units with 9 live/work dwellings. City Contact: Janet Digby 604.247.4620 Planning and Development Department

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How to obtain further information: • By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above. • On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/ agendas/hearings/2014.htm • At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, are also available for inspection at the Planning & Development Department at City Hall, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing August 22, 2014 and ending September 2, 2014, or upon the conclusion of the hearing. • By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604-276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing August 22, 2014 and ending September 2, 2014. Participating in the Public Hearing process: • The Public Hearing is open to all members of the public. If you believe that you are affected by the proposed bylaw, you may make a presentation or submit written comments at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may send your written comments to the City Clerk’s Office by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows: • By E-mail: using the on-line form at http://www. richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm • By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • By Fax: 604.278.5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/ hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604.276.4007. • All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council. It should be noted that the rezoned property may be used for any or all of the uses permitted in the “new” zone. Michelle Jansson Acting Director, City Clerk’s Office

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Most homeless in the region aren’t transient, report finds by Jeff Nagel Black Press Homeless people in Metro Vancouver are less transient than is often thought, according to the final report of the region’s 2014 homeless count. Seventy-nine per cent of the 2,777 homeless people counted across the region on March 12 had been living for at least a year in the city where volunteers interviewed them. Just over half reported living in the same city for 10 years or more. The minority of homeless who were relatively new in their community were often not new to the Lower Mainland. At least half the homeless people who moved into Richmond, Burnaby, Delta, White Rock, Langley, Surrey and Maple Ridge within the last year had come from another Metro Vancouver community.

But most new arrivals to the TriCities came from outside the region and most newly arrived homeless in Vancouver and the North Shore came from another part of Canada. Nearly two-thirds of the region’s homeless are concentrated in Vancouver, while 15 per cent are in Surrey and the rest are spread out in other communities. The report concluded the number of homeless in Metro has remained “fairly stable” – the total homeless counted has risen just four per cent since 2008, an increase that was slower than the nine per cent gain in population over the same six years. The count found 742 people – 27 per cent of the total counted – had been homeless for more than a year. It said more research is needed to determine if the roughly 300 newly homeless each month are becoming homeless for the first

time or are having repeat episodes. It’s also unclear, it said, whether the relatively stable numbers are the result of more success in housing the homeless or preventing them from becoming homeless in the first place. The report made no reference to the significant provincial government investments in social housing – more than $600 million in Vancouver alone since 2006 – as well as increased rental assistance subsidies. The one-day count is an imperfect snapshot of homelessness in the region conducted once every three years that organizers say undercounts the severity of the problem. The number of street homeless has declined in most parts of the region except Vancouver since 2011.

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The festival serves as a crucial fundraiser for the largely volunteerdriven facility, which grows fruits and vegetables that are earmarked for either the Richmond Food Bank, or local community meals. More than 4,000 people came out to celebrate all things garlic last year. Among the highlights are garlic ice cream, cooking demonstrations, farm tours, kids activities, and, of course, garlic sales. Proceeds from the garlic festival allow the farm to continue to grow food for families in need and help maintain the farm’s vast array of programs. The festival will be held at the Sharing Farm on Sunday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Sharing Farm is located at 2771 Westminster Hwy. Visit sharingfarm.ca for more information on the event.

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ne may find counterintuitive a longestablished pattern in traffic safety statistics. The time of year when most of the external risk factors for safe driving are at their lowest—the sunny dry months of high summer offering clear visibility and smooth, sticky-not-slippery road surfaces—happens also to be the time of year in which most crashes, fatalities and injuries occur. Now as we approach the end of summer, our collective challenge becomes making it through the Labour Day weekend without reinforcing this pattern. It can be done with lots of mindfulness on the part of all road-users, a category that becomes more diversified with every new development in mobility technology: passenger car, SUV and van drivers, passenger bus drivers, light and heavy truck-drivers, motorcyclists, scooterdrivers, sport and city bicyclists—the list of bicycle types is ever-growing—pedestrians of all ages with varying degrees of selfpropelling mobility capability, including those who depend on walkers, multi-wheel scooters or wheelchairs, and the ‘fast skaters’: the rollerbladers, skateboarders, and longboarders. No doubt we have missed a type or two. It’s a mobile world out there and it takes a huge collective effort of mindfulness for everyone to share the roads, stay safe and not crash. The problem with summer is that everyone wants and tries to use the roads.

Questions may be directed to Wasim Memon, Supervisor, Engineering Inspections, at 604-276-4189, or visit the City’s paving program webpage at www.richmond.ca (City Services > Roads, Dykes, Water & Sewers > Construction Projects > 2014 Paving).

Sub-urbanites head into the city to enjoy the summer events on offer, while urbanites head in the opposite direction. Escape is their agenda. It’s the season for long family road trips, for short hops across the border or to the Gulf Islands, for late-night summer bar-be-ques, and early-morning bike rides. When you stop to think about the underlying reasons for this statistical pattern we see the reason - many people are on the move. The good news is that collective mindfulness involves nothing particularly new or different. Safety experts offer up the same old checklist…because the statistics show that collectively in the summer, despite more traffic volume, despite being on the road more often, we seem to forget the safety ‘shoulds’ and ‘should-nots’. For instance, drinking and driving is still a significant concern in the summer as is drug-impaired driving, texting and driving, and hand-held cell phone use while driving. Drivers of all vehicle types need to think in terms of lumping together all the behaviours that impede maximum clear-headedness, road focus, and attention while driving…and not doing them. Drivers also get tired—too tired to be driving—in the summer. The extra push late at night to make it to the desired destination can be the step too far. It happens. It can happen to any of us. The car may be stuffed to the gills with vacation gear. Don’t stuff it so that seat belts are difficult to dig out and worn properly. It’s also a great time to seat belt your pets. They need special consideration on long road trips as much as any other passenger. It is also the season for motorcyclists. Motorcycling road safety ‘trend lines’ are still heading in the wrong direction. Beautiful summer weather does not suspend the laws of physics regarding speed. We all need to remember this. …by Cedric Hughes, Barrister & Solicitor with regular weekly contributions from Leslie McGuffin, LL.B.

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and rail safety demands change The final report of the Transportation Safety Board into the LacMegantic rail tragedy, which killed 47 residents of the quiet Quebec town last July, is a damning indictment of both Transport Canada and the poorly-run Montreal, Maine and Atlantic (MMA) Railway. Together, their indifferent attitude towards safety led to what the TSB report describes as 18 “factors” which came together to create the horrific tragedy. While the most egregious inattention to safety rules and practices was on the part of the company, which seemed interested only in profits and had little commitment to the communities which its rail line traversed, the federal agency was deficient in a number of key areas. One is that it did not follow through on many occasions, after inspectors had cited MMA for various safety issues. Another is that it did far too much checking for “compliance” verbally, instead of in person. A third

is that the government department has left far too much of the responsibility for compliance with safety rules solely up to the railways. Thus how they are managed is a key factor in how safe they are. Transport Canada is a mere onlooker. Transport Canada was cited by the Auditor General in November, 2013 (after the tragedy) for not having a proper audit approach to ensure that railways were managing safety risks and complying with safety requirements. If railways were operating in a vacuum and not interacting with citizens, municipalities and vehicles every minute of every day across Canada, leaving all responsibility for safety up to the railways might be justified. When longer and longer trains block crossings for three to five minutes each time they pass; when lengthy coal trains can begin detouring over a seldom-used rail line with minimal notice; and when the vari-

ous levels of government, the port and the railways combine to spend more than $300 million on a series of overpasses, it is obvious that railways in this community have a huge impact on citizens. If they operate safely, that impact may be annoying, but it won’t be devastating. That was not the case in Lac-Megantic. MMA made it clear, by operating one-man trains loaded with a highlyflammable type of crude oil, and then leaving such trains parked on its main line on a steep grade above Lac-Megantic, that it did not care. The train at the centre of the tragedy was improperly secured, with not nearly enough hand brakes to hold it, and there was no derail device on the tracks that could have stopped it before it built up any speed. An engine fire, which caused the air brakes of the locomotive of the parked train to shut down, didn’t even draw any follow-up from MMA.

MMA’s response to the disaster was to go bankrupt and thus be absolved of any liability for the tragedy. The federal government has yet to do anything of substance to make its former owners take even a small bit of responsibility for their company’s actions. Instead, Canadian, Quebec and Lac-Megantic taxpayers are paying the costs. Transport Canada has brought in numerous regulatory changes since the crash. One of the most important is a phase-out of the DOT 111-type tank cars that split open and spilled their contents in Lac-Megantic, creating the fireball that killed so many. However, it needs to change its culture and become much more hands-on in regulating railways. It’s a similar theme to what is being said about the Mount Polley tailings pond spill — where are the inspectors, and how often is there actual enforcement of safety regulations on-site? —Black Press

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hy is that people standing in cue for groceries, bathrooms on airplanes or every other place else on earth want to start a conversation with a total stranger? And how do they begin a conversation? They ask really stupid questions. “So, do you have a cat?” She asks as we happen to make eye contact in the grocery line up Now what would make her think I have a cat? Is it that my black jacket is covered in Tinkers white hair? Or is it my t-shirt has a huge graphic of a house cat? All subtle clues. Or is it the 25 lb. sack of Meow Mix with an equally weighted box of stinky peeabsorbing cat litter? Hard to say how Einstein came up with the hypothesis of me owning a cat. And due to the fact I hate people being presumptuous about my private business I respond by saying “No! I’m on a new Hollywood diet of high energy cat food. It’s called the ‘Minimizing my Mass Mith Meow Mix’. Sorry ‘With, Meow Mix’ “ I correct myself. “It’s meaty centre is surrounded by a crunchy outside that supplies antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Which,” I raise my finger in authority and smile, “supplies me with healthy teeth and bones, a strong immune system. Just look how sleek my hair looks. (I read the bag before I bought it). “And you’ll notice that I get the Indoor Formula for the less active, to keep me slim and healthy.” I informed her as I suck in the graphic of my cat. “Oh,” she responds as she looks for the nearest exit. “Yes”I say, “just a bowl in the morning and one at night with a saucer of milk. Then,...? (I’m trying to think

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what to say next) A late night walk! I never wanted to go out after dinner before I was on this diet, but not now. I’m always ready for a late night prowl.” “Fascinating,” she mumbled. “And the kitty litter?” I continue “Well let’s just say I’m suppose to keep track of,... well you know. It’s all scientific and to do with what’s being absorbed and what’s being digested and what’s left behind.” I continue on as the line inches ahead. It’s certainly not fast enough for some, but I’m starting to enjoy it. I go on about what I’ve lost and how much better I feel....blah blah blah and as my mouth goes on my mind goes off and am reminded of a similar instance from a TV talk show personality who was breast feeding on an airplane. All subdued of course. But, a guy waiting in line for the mile high outhouse looks down at her and asks “Is that yer kid?” “No! I’m breast feeding all the kids on the airplane. Ya got one that needs some suckling?” she responded.

That hit me as being funny, and never forgot it. Which brings me back to my tall tale all because of another dumb question. “........and I’ve never been so happy and healthy!” I end my all but for the exception of her two words, soliloquy. “Fascinating,” she again replies. ”Oh look it looks like its your turn at the check-out!” she almost excitedly points out to hopefully move me along quicker. I bag up all my tall-telling tales of my unorthodox Hollywood diet as she starts to unload her buggy of its contents. At which, the guy behind her ( who was for sure drunk) tapped her on the elbow and slurred an assumption that she was single by saying “I,..I,..BET yer SIngle! Are you shingle?” Oh no, this can’t be good! I’m starting to move a little faster with my bags now. “You think I’m single!” “That’ss what she shed” he slurred. “Why do you think that? Is it my one stick of butter? Half a dozen eggs? Half pound of bacon? Is it my four

bags of.........” “Naw it’s cuse you ugly!” he interrupted. Now I’m running out the door as it starts to get loud and the manager is called to the check-out I’d just left. That was my fun for the day. I never use to be but now I’m more of a ‘ask a stupid question get a stupid answer’ kind of guy. People just say stuff to fill silence. Silence which I love! Silence is golden! (as goes the song) But so many of us need to talk, ask silly questions to start a verbal interaction. They make an assumption from what they see or hear about you in public and start up a conversation thinking they know you. What! Maybe all the cat stuff was for my dear deceased aunts cat that I had to take in during this very troubled time. Nobody looks down in a cart filled with Meow Mix and kitty litter and asks if your dear aunt died. Why don’t they assume that? The late actor Jimmy Stewart told of a story how he was once had stopped at a corner with a man out walking a dog. He asked the man if his dog bites. Oh no said the man, gentle as a lamb. Jimmy reached down to pet the dog at it about took his arm off. “I thought you said your dog didn’t bite!” he hollered at the man while pinned to the ground. “I did,” he said, “that’s not my dog.” He should of just kept quiet rather than assuming that was that mans dog. I say if you’re going to ask a question to someone you don’t know, make sure you know the answer before you ask. Just like the drunk, two shoppers behind me. Oh, and be prepared. You might be surprised the answer you get. ‘Cause in his case with the help of a Coach purse...truth hurts! Bob Niles is a Richmond writer.

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The stigma of mental health Editor: Re: “On evolution, Carl Sagan, Christianity and Robin Williams,” Letters, Aug. 15. I was quite surprised that so much space was allowed for this erroneous, distasteful rhetoric. My intention is not to discuss such beliefs and comparisons but to point to the real issues of Robin Williams, in particular. To suggest that Mr. William’s suicidal death could have been somehow prevented by a belief in a god is missing the point. As a community worker, with 25 years of experience, I have supported individuals who suffer with the complex and often devastating issues of mental health. Such issues can impact the lives of everyone. It is difficult for many to acknowledge

that dysfunctional brain chemistry can lead to such lonely desperation as Mr. Williams experienced for many years. His celebrity status will hopefully move our society forward to be informed and to allow this social stigma to see the light. The writer is a perfect example of someone who really needs to get his head out of the sand. I have no issues with an Individual’s beliefs and the right to express them. It is an issue for me when someone is so self centred and righteous that he is motivated to make such a desperate attempt to pontificate his beliefs at the behest of others. It is my opinion that this inflexible form of thinking contributes to much of the turmoil that plays out on our planet.

Gaining a new appreciation for the work of the B.C. Ambulance Service Editor: In the past month we have needed the support of the B.C. Ambulance Service. In our 30 years of living in Richmond we have noticed the ambulances on the road in our community. We never thought that much about ever needing their services. Now, I have a whole new respect for all the dedicated paramedics and those in Richmond FireRescue. My wife had a stroke and when I contacted 911, Richmond Fire-Rescue and the paramedics were at our front door before I could hang up the phone. From the time I dialed 911 and arrival at Richmond Hospital, 20 minute had elapsed. They stayed with us while the doctors checked out the situation, then they continued to check in on both my wife and myself. Each time throughout the day that they returned with another patient they came and checked in on us. The doctors were dealing with my wife's situation, and the paramedics helped me deal with my stress. To say “thank you” seems little in the big picture. However, every time I see an ambulance now, I say a silent thank you to all those that are out there to help people like ourselves. I also extend a true appreciation for all the staff at Richmond Hospital. The whole team on 3 South (Stroke Unit) deserves to be recognized as well. They made a huge difference in my wife's recovery. Don Watters Richmond

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letters Superficially rational deduction used to justify irrational proposition Editor: Re: “On evolution, Carl Sagan, Christianity and Robin Williams,” Letters, Aug. 15. I found Branko Popazivanov’s diatribe against those who do not believe in a god or gods to be yet another failed attempt to use a manner of superficially rational deduction

to justify an irrational proposition. In any case it did not offer any new perspectives or insights into the sciencereligion, believeratheist debate and did not bother me in any way until the final sentences where we are offered the uninformed, disrespectful

proposition that Robin Williams would not have killed himself if he had accepted that we are all “a creation of a loving, compassionate, merciful and forgiving Creator God.” Aside from the fact that Mr. Popazivanov has absolutely no insight into Mr. William’s spiritual inter-

est or leanings, his comments indicate a complete lack of understanding and empathy in regards to the nature of mental illness and its effects. Further, I am sure that the women in Salem who were burned as witches, the untold numbers of people who were tortured and murdered

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in the Spanish Inquisition, and the thousands of “non-believers” who were slaughtered by the Christian Crusaders, to name just a few notorious instances, were all advised of the same fact: if you only believed in God (who is supposed to be merciful and forgiving, remember) we wouldn’t be doing these unmerciful and unforgiving things to you. With every different religion throughout history claiming that its gods and/ or prophets are the only true gods and prophets and that those who believe otherwise are heretics, blasphemers, apostates, or ‘evil-doers’, with even factions within the religions themselves willing to do harm to each other to prove that they are the more righteous

and blessed, and with those “of faith” still attempting to control the moral high ground by propagating the myth that those who do not believe in God are unable to formulate a set of moral principles that include compassion, empathy, and sympathy for other human beings (no matter what they do or do not believe in), we will continue to have the kinds of intolerance, conflicts, atrocities, and wars that have always plagued our species. Surely the historical record clearly shows that intransigent certitude and the hypocritical hubris and piousness that comes with it is arguably the most self-destructive curse that humankind has ever manufactured for itself and applied to the zealous promotion

of political, religious, or social ideologies. When someone can come close to giving as much to other people as Robin Williams did through his talent, his kindness towards others, his unselfish philanthropy, and his unwavering dedication to helping wounded soldiers and war veterans, maybe, just maybe, you might earn the right to use his name in a statement relating to the concepts of lovingness, compassion, and mercifulness. Otherwise it might be truly respectful and compassionate to not say anything at all. As suggested in Wycliffe’s 1382 version of the Bible and Richard Rolle’s Psalms of David, in 1340: Silence is golden. Ray Arnold Richmond

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Back to school means elevated risk for lice Children will soon be heading back to the classroom (we hope). Although the return of school may elicit smiles from parents who have spent the entire summer trying to keep kids busy and out of trouble, when kids start bringing home notices of head lice outbreaks, those wide grins may fade. Although head lice can strike just about anyone anywhere, it seems to proliferate in close quarters, like those of a typical classroom. Children who keep backpacks and belongings beside other students’ items may unwittingly pick up lice and bring them home, where they can infect the child and other members of the family. Lice are parasitic insects that can be found on people’s heads and bodies. Lice feed on human blood. Lice are wingless parasites that can only crawl to their host for feeding. They cannot jump or fly like fleas. By and large, lice are relatively harmless creatures, though they can be a nuisance. Lice bites are known to cause irritation and inflammation on the scalp. Persistent scratching may lead to infection. Lice do not signal that a person has bad hygiene, and a

Returning to school means keeping an eye open for head lice.

child who contracts lice should not be embarrassed. Lice are a common problem among students. Lice are small and grayish-white in appearance, and they are usually no larger than a sesame seed. They can move fast, so usually lice infestation is identified by spotting the lice eggs, which are called nits. These look like tiny, yellow or tan dots before they hatch. Lice lay nits on the hair shaft close to the scalp. This is the ideal temperature for keeping the eggs warm until they hatch. Many lice nymphs will feed on blood every day to grow into adult lice. However, a louse can survive up to two days off of the scalp. That means a person can “catch” lice from a hat or a piece of clothing if a louse climbed into the material. Treating head lice means ridding the head of all nits and adult lice.

A special comb is used to capture the tiny eggs. This can be a painstaking process, particularly for children with long hair. Topical insecticides in lotion and shampoo are used to kill the lice. How-

ever, these products may not penetrate the nits, so the topical solution may need to be applied several days later to kill any emerging lice. The best way to combat lice is to emphasize prevention. Children should not share combs, brushes, scarves, hats, or other clothing. They also should avoid close physical contact with someone who has lice. Should a child get lice, he or she should stay home from school and the nurse should be notified. Wash all objects that the child has used and launder all clothes, towels, linens, and other items in hot water to

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All-wheel drive is Subaru’s secret sauce by Zack Spencer

Subaru has been on a tear over the last few years, selling more and more vehicles to Canadians who the idea of owning a Japanese engineered all-wheel drive (AWD) car. AWD is the secret sauce. We live in a country with inclement weather and the trend is to AWD as people experience it and want it in their next vehicle. If a car is offered with front-wheel drive (FWD) or AWD, most people will go for the latter. Subaru provides this as standard equipment on all its cars, except the sporty BRZ that was co-developed with Toyota. Subaru then layers on more power and sporty features into their compact car, the Impreza, to develop the WRX and WRX STI rally-inspired cars. These have been incredibly popular, once again, because they come with AWD and the closest competitors do not. Looks Back in 2011, Subaru introduced the WRX to look like the bolder and more powerful STI version, complete with bulging fender flares, hood scoops and aggressive attitude. This really helped to propel the WRX into another gear in terms of sales. To follow up on this idea, the latest 2015 model too has an edgy design similar to the more powerful STI version. It is the same overall length as the last model but the wheelbase is longer, making bigger doors and the designers were able to slope the front and rear windows and crop the roof a tad, to provide a sleeker profile. The front grille now has a more polished look but the wheel size is only 17-inches, making the car look too big for the size and track of the wheels. The STI only comes with 18-inch wheels that are too small as well. One big advantage is the side mirrors have been moved from the windshield pillar to the door, making the side class much bigger for improved outward visibility. Inside As wonderful as the last WRX was in terms of handling and power, the interior let it down. It was too bland, especially considering the top STI

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models can cost well over $40,000. This 2015 has been vastly improved but has a few niggly items that could be improved. The dash is covered with soft touch materials, the centre console has a better design, with a three easy to use heat and ventilation controls. The rest of the dash has been cleaned up with a much better looking design and more attention to colours and textures. The radio and accompanying Bluetooth system was horrible to pair with my Android phone and I had to do it several times after the initial pairing procedure to stay connected. The armrest for the driver is far too low to be of any use and the speedo and tach readouts are far too small to read quickly. Plus, the key needs to used to release the trunk, I couldn’t find a trunk resale anywhere on the car. What the WRX does have is room for all passengers with big doors and very easy access, with a bigger trunk (once you can get it open) than the last model. Drive What the WRX is all about is providing a sporty drive and now it is available to a wider range of buyers thanks to a new automatic transmission. Subaru wants to sell more cars, not less, and by adding an automatic for a generation of buyers who might not know how to drive stick, is a major step. This is not your average automatic, it is a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that has one gear but the ratio of the gear is changed. This, along with the standard 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with 268hp, produces a surprising snap at all speeds. Yes, a 6-speed automatic is still available but this new CVT makes the WRX easy

to drive in town and it can fly when it is placed in the sportiest setting. Other than the new automatic, the most notable change is the much stiffer suspension and tighter steering feel. The front springs are 39% stiffer than the last WRX and the rears are 62 percent stiffer. This, along with a more rigid platform and tighter steering makes a very sharp feeling car. It might be too sharp for buyers who live with very bumpy roads. Verdict Subaru has done a good

job with the WRX, the STI and the BRZ. Sporty design, powerful engines and AWD help, but so too does price. The starting price is $29,995 and the most expensive WRX is $36,795. Compared with the closest competitors, the VW Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST, this car is right on the money but comes with AWD, whereas the others don’t. As much fun as this car is, even with the new automatic, the small details need to be improved. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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are vital in a health care setting, and I wanted students and residents to have the very best experience possible. “Being a teaching hospital offers many benefits for staff, students and patients. Teaching hospitals tend to attract doctors who are interested in academic medicine and advances in medical care. If you’re receiving care in a teaching hospital, oftentimes you’re receiving the most up to date medical care that there is, because the individuals who both teach and treat patients want to be as current as possible. Anybody who works with students will quickly realize they ask a lot of questions! It’s a real motivator to stay as informed as possible. It also keeps the working environment in the hospital young and energetic. That youthful enthusiasm is contagious in a very positive way. “What makes this hospital attractive to students is the size and the feeling of community here. It’s less anonymous. Richmond Hospital is busy enough so that there are lots of cases to get involved in, but yet small enough so that students feel like they have enough time with their physicianteacher. At a really large teaching center, you might not have that same opportunity. “Still, there may be some misunderstandings about a teaching hospital. Sometimes

when patients are seen by a student or a resident, they may think that that care is at a lower level. What patients may not realize is that regardless of whether it’s a student or a resident dealing with the patient, they are always acting under the care of a highly experienced attending physician with whom they’ve discussed the patient’s case. You’re actually being cared for by the experienced physician on staff, in addition to the student. “At a teaching hospital, sometimes the care can be even better because you’re cared for by a whole team of students and residents. When you have a staff physician looking after you on a ward, for example, you may only be seen once a day. Students are typically on the ward all day long, so if something changes in your situation, the person who will know about it first will be the medical school student or resident and they can take action. “Being a teaching hospital also helps us attract and retain some incredibly talented physicians and surgeons. They get to know us when they do their training here, and we get to know them as well. Later on, when it comes time to recruit new doctors, there is already that familiarity on both sides and it makes for a good match. Patients at Richmond Hospital benefit in so many ways. We

are fortunate to play this role in medical education.” Natalie D. Meixner

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Teaching and learning are vital and when it comes to health care, absolutely essential to pass along the specialized clinical knowledge and skills to train the next generation of doctors. Many of you may not know that Richmond Hospital is one of just a few hospitals in the region designated as a “teaching hospital” for UBC Faculty of Medicine students. In 2004, the Faculty of Medicine more than doubled the number of spots for medical students in anticipation of the future need for doctors. Richmond Hospital was chosen as a hospital site where students or “trainees” could acquire necessary practical experience under the leadership of doctors. Last year, Richmond Hospital saw a total of 339 “trainees” who gained experience in a wide range of areas including general surgery, psychiatry, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, pediatrics and emergency medicine. I’d like to introduce you to Dr. Nancy Austin, who, in addition to her regular duties as one of the emergency physicians, is also the Faculty of Medicine Site Director for Richmond Hospital. Dr. Austin graduated from medical school from the University of Toronto in 1995 and has been at Richmond Hospital for nearly 15 years. She is a passionate and dynamic physician, leader and teacher: “As the site director here in Richmond, I got involved because I wanted to ensure that our medical school students were engaged and connected. Teaching and learning

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B.C. government photo UBC mine engineering professor Dirk Van Zyl (left) is introduced by Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett as one of three independent experts to investigate the cause of the Mount Polley tailings dam failure. Their report is due by Jan. 31.

bed to get the sand out, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to determine what the risk is first, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the phase that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in right now.â&#x20AC;? There are two priority jobs underway on the spill site. One is pumping down the level of Polley Lake, the smaller lake next to the mine site that received a surge of water and tailings that plugged the outlet with an elevated water level. The other is reconstructing the breached section of the dam to prevent rain from carrying more tailings from the pond. Interior Health is reviewing water and sediment sample results and a long-term monitoring and remediation plan has been submitted by the mine operator, a division of Imperial Metals. Meanwhile, the company developing the Morrison copper-gold mine near Smithers re-

mains confident it can complete the project, despite a decision by the B.C. government to suspend its environmental assessment until an investigation into the Mount Polley mine dam breach is completed. Pacific Booker Minerals â&#x20AC;&#x153;will comply with all the recommendations made by the independent engineering investigation and review panel and will construct and operate the Morrison mine in compliance with industry best practices, using proven technology and in full compliance with all permit requirements,â&#x20AC;? company director Erik Tornquist said in a statement. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the second setback the province has handed to Pacific Booker, which won a court decision last December after its permit was refused by the B.C. government. Bennett said the Mor-

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Track and field community mourns loss of Richmond middle distance coach Mike O’Connor by Don Fennell Sports Editor A man known for his relentless determination ultimately lost his final battle to cancer. Mike O’Connor was just 65 years old when he passed away earlier this week, shaking a mourning track and field to its core. “He was like a father to me,” repeated Ryan Hayden, one of his many students at the Richmond Kajaks Track and Field Club where he coached the middle distance runners from 1988 through 2005. Trying to hold his emotions, Hayden spoke of an individual in O’Connor who he said was instrumental in the careers of so many young athletes. “Mike was always much more than just a coach,” said Hayden. “He was always such a committed and loyal person and one who was always positive. He wanted everyone to be happy and successful and if you were fortunate to know him you saw what a nice, caring and gentle man he was.” Hayden—who through O’Connor’s coaching went on to become an elite university athlete at Philadelphia’s Villonova University and along with fellow former Kajak Graeme Wells is among a select number of British Columbians to have ever ran a sub fourminute mile—still marvels at O’Connor’s incredible dedication and commitment. “He had a wife (Noreen) and a son and daughter (both in their 30s now) and a career as an engineer,” Hayden said. “Yet he found time to work with us athletes. He’d go into work at six every morning and then come out to meet us at Minoru at five that afternoon and practice with us until eight or nine that night. Then he’d go home and do more coaching work like organizing our races, travel plans, or whatever else needed to be done. He treated us like family

and I can’t describe what that guy meant to me.” O’Connor had been battling cancer for the last four years, said Hayden, and had becoming increasingly thin. But he never lost his zest for life. He apparently even walked into hospital last week under his own power. “He was like that every day, relentless in his approach,” added Hayden, who was a wet-behind-theears teen when he first began training with O’Connor. “Everything he did he gave 100 per cent. He never slacked off for a minute.” Hayden said he recently got a phone call from O’Connor after the latter read an article in The Richmond Review detailing Hayden and Wells’ memories of running a sub-four minute mile. It was published on the eve of the 60th anniversary of the 1954 Miracle Mile at the British Empire (now Commonwealth) Games on the PNE Grounds in Vancouver. “He talked to both of us. It totally made him happy,” said Hayden. Hayden also remembers O’Connor as “a big kid” who while always responsible and accountable also knew how to have fun. “He had a great sense of humour and enjoyed playing tricks on people. I think that’s one of the reasons we related so well to him,” said Hayden. O’Connor was a winner, armed with a competitive spirit that never waned. He always strived for the best an encouraged his athletes to do the same. “He was very dedicated,” remembers longtime coaching peer Richard Collier. “He put a lot of athletes through college as one of not only B.C.’s but Canada’s best middle-distance coaches. You always saw progress in his athletes. He took a lot of kids and turned them into very good athletes.” Hayden said a service celebrating O’Connor’s life is being planned for next week.

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Exploring Richmondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s night markets for the first time is all about dining discovery by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

or night market newbies, visiting either one of Richmondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two outdoor bazaars can be a daunting experience. Working out the parking puzzle and finding the entrance is one thing. Then, where to start? The short answer is itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to go wrong. The beauty of the Asianthemed night markets is discovering new things. And without doubt, each market has its fair share of pleasant surprises. Many of those surprises can be found in the rows of food vendors. Most market veterans would agree that bringing an empty stomach is key. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Head to the food stalls,â&#x20AC;? advises food blogger Diana Chan of Foodology.ca. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t begin browsing the

night market until you have some skewers in one hand and a bubble tea in the other.â&#x20AC;? At each market, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plenty of grab-and-go food. Some is garden variety, while others are ethnic gems or just plain creative concoctions. At the International Summer Night Market, there are over 60 food vendors offering eats from around the world. You can start with the potato. According to a post on Tourism Richmondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 365 Days of Dining blog from Ethan Adeland, no trip to the market is complete without ordering a potato on a stick. This unique fried spiral spud has different namesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;hurricane, tornado, rotatoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and comes with a choice of sauces and seasonings. Vendors also tend to draw a line of carbohydrate-craving customers. Another market staple is meat on a stick.

Popular in Asia? Yup. Here too. Chicken, lamb, beef, sausageâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got room, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re worth tasting. Hungry browsers will also smell dumplings, Singapore â&#x20AC;&#x153;street styleâ&#x20AC;? jerky and savoury Japanese pancakes (okonomiyaki). For the sweet tooth, try a Taiwanese wheel cakeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a pancake sandwich with Nutella, red bean, peanut butter or a melted Oreo as the filling. Plenty of sweetness can also be had at the larger Richmond Night Market at the north end of No. 3 Roadâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with its vendors no doubt buoyed by its 2014 theme of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magical Candyland.â&#x20AC;? With 100 food vendors, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to know where to start. Blogger Adeland suggests Mogu is a worthy beginning. This Japanese street eats vendor, which also sells from a food truck downtown, dishes up sweet and spicy chicken karaageâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;mari-

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rolled in sugar and cinnamon. If the squid and dumplings havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t distracted you, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always deepfried dessert to top off an evening at the Richmond Night Market. Try some deep-fried cheesecake topped with chocolate sauce, peanut butter cups and whipped cream. Another unique offering, available at both markets, is the Icecane, a curved Korean treat that only resembles the Christmas tree-hanging

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can anyone resist spun sugar?â&#x20AC;? What both markets offer visitors is the chance to try different foods without the commitment of a restaurant reservation. Sherman Chan, the writer behind the blog Shermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food Adventures, also suggests firsttimers be adventurous. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is the Richmond Night Market that has specialties that can be strange or unfamiliar. Hence, one has to step out of their comfort zone and try things. Do not fall into the trap of eating things that are readily available elsewhere, or at the PNE for instance.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘This article originally appeared in The Good Life, The Richmond Reviewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quarterly lifestyle magazine.

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GVHBA to hold Fall Home Renovation Show in October By Kerry Vital

If renovations are on your to-do list, you can’t miss the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association Fall Home Renovation Show on Saturday Oct. 4 and Sunday Oct. 5 at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Theatre in Coquitlam. The popular Ask a Pro booth will be onsite and providing one-on-one consultations to homeowners looking for help in planning their renovation. The consulations are first come, first

serve and signup will take place at the show. The show focuses on providing homeowners with professional information about all aspects of home renovations, and will include booths for contractors and renovation products and services, as well as information seminars. “Advanced planning and working with experienced professionals will be your best protection,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “Considering you are renovating one of your

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greatest investments, your home, it makes sense to only work with the pros.” De Wit notes that Metro Vancouver homeowners will spend about $3.8 billion renovating their homes this year, making it extremely important to hire a professional RenoMark renovator. “The RenoMark designation assures consumers that the renovator they are dealing with has completed industry-leading education requirements and are part of a professional network apprised of the latest technologies and designs,” says de Wit. “As well, all RenoMark holders have committed themselves to a code of business ethics and offer warranties on the work they do, offering peace of mind to home-owners that RenoMark professionals stand behind (their work).” The event is free, but pre-registration is encouraged. For more information, visit www.gvhba.org. Seminar topics and times will be posted online later this month.

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The Tides at Birch Bay gives you the best of both worlds: privacy and relaxation while also being just moments from the beach and the amenities of Birch Bay, including the famous C Shop, marinas, golf courses and many other activities.

Finding some old-fashioned family fun at The Tides By Kerry Vital

Everyone has fond memories of their childhood summer vacations, spending time with family and friends and playing outside for hours. Now it’s time to make more of those memories with The Tides, just minutes from the Canada-U.S. border in Birch Bay, Washington. Canadian families have been coming to Birch Bay for generations: for the beach, the weather, and the cheap price of real estate. “At The Tides, you get the best of both worlds,” says Chris Hughes, a local RE/MAX broker who grew up in West Vancouver and a partner in Compass Point Project Marketing. “It’s private, relaxed and quiet, but you can be at the beach in less than two minutes for all the activity and action you want.” The Tides is located on a sunny plateau with over eleven acres in total, of which seven acres are set aside as nature preserve, private treed parkland and trails, which creates a perfect setting for a second home getaway. There will also be picnic areas, a bocce ball court and an ocean-view lookout with a fire pit (called Sunset Point). The Clubhouse has

a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, billiards area, community kitchen, BBQ area and a lounge. The cottage-style townhomes themselves are homes away from home, with stainlesssteel appliances, granite or quartz countertops and a cozy stone-faced gas fireplace. Outside, you’ll find West Coast Craftsman architecture and a private deck or patio. There are a variety of two- and three-bedroom floorplans available, ranging from 1,082 to over 1,500 square feet, including five ready for immediate occupancy. The location is the biggest draw for buyers. The famous C Shop, which sells candy, ice cream, pizza, baked goods and other treats, is just a minute away. When the tide is out you can walk for miles on the sand and along the Birch Bay beachfront. There are a number of eclectic restaurants and cafes, and plenty of outdoor activities. You’ll also find Birch Bay State Park and boat launch, water slides, gocarts, mini-golf, two marinas and several golf courses nearby. “There are a ton of things to do,” Hughes says, “including digging for clams, fishing and crabbing.”

Organized activities include arts and music festivals, fireworks, the Birch Bay Marathon. parades, sandcastle contests, car shows and many other events. “We’re just 12 minutes from the border,” says Hughes. “You can come down with the family for the entire summer or just for the day.” He also notes that if you’re not able to come down to the cottage yourself, you can rent it out to other families looking for a beach

getaway. The developers of the property include two Canadian families, and most of the buyers so far are from the Lower Mainland. “You can’t touch real estate at this price anywhere in the Lower Mainland,” Hughes says. “It’s way more affordable to buy in the U.S., plus, there’s no property purchase tax. You can buy a two-bedroom unit here at The Tides for less than a studio apartment in the Lower Mainland!” Cottages at The Tides start in the low $200,000s. For more information, visit www.thetidesbirchbay.com, email info@ thetidesbirchbay.com or call 1-888-2558121. The show cottages are open at 4760 Tidal Way, Birch Bay, Friday through Sunday between noon and 4 p.m. or by appointment any time.

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Kajaks planning inaugural throws festival

Sockeyes in midst of camp Currently in the midst of an intensive pre-season training camp, the Richmond Sockeyes will play one exhibition game—versus the defending playoff champion Aldergrove Kodiaks Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Minoru Arenas—before embarking on the 2014-15 Pacific Junior Hockey League regular season. Their home opener is Thursday, Sept. 11 versus Grandview Steelers. Face off is 7 p.m. at Minoru Arenas. The remainder of the Sockeyes’ training camp schedule follows: Aug. 23—7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 27—8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sept. 2—8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 6—6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 7—10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Sept. 9—9:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Don Fennell photo Daniel Oakley and the Richmond Sockeyes are looking forward to the 2014-15 Pacific Junor Hockey League season. The team is the defending regular-season champion and came within a victory of repeating as playoff titlists too.

All four members of the RichmondKajaks Track and Field Club, named to the 25-athlete B.C. and Yukon Command Legion Team that represented the province at the recent national championships, will now be turning their focus to the upcoming Kajaks Throws Festival. The inaugural festival is set for Sept. 6 and will celebrate the opening of the club’s new throws facility built to International Association of Athletics Federation specifications. Featuring athlètes ranging from Midgets to Masters, the meet will begin at noon with shot put, hammer, javelin and discus events. Register for the open event at info@ kajaks.org.

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Leonhardt wins Petron Charity Pro-Am Home for the summer, after playing on the PGA Tour China last season, Nathan Leonhardt carried a blistering start to victory at the 2014 Petron Communications Charity Pro-Am last week. Leonhardt shot a seven under 65 on opening day and closed with a two under par 70 to win the tournament at the Lakepoint Golf and Country Club. “I play professionally on the PGA Tour China. I’m home for a couple of more weeks and then I go back to China and play on the tour there,” he said. “I found out through guys in Vancouver on the Vancouver Golf Tour that we play on. A bunch of guys like Bryn Parry come up here almost every year and told me good things about it and that some pros were needed. I thought ‘that’s perfect, lets do it’” It was Leonhardt’s first visit to the area and at the golf course. He said the course and competition were outstanding over the two days. “This is the first time I’ve ever been here. I flew in the night before the event and came right here. I didn’t know anything about the course,” he stated. “It was really good; I liked it. I had no expectations but I think the greens were very tough. They were really slopey so it’s really important to leave your ball below the hole. The guys were great. There was maybe five or six Vancouver guys I play with a bunch and they’re all great players. The pros here put up some good

A sizzling start helped Nathan Leonhardt win the Petron Charity Pro-Am last week.

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ViaSport partners with emergency network Goal is to improve emergency communications and management of medical information for coaches, athletes and families in sport For decades, most sports organizations have had to rely on hand-written paper forms for athletes’ critical emergency information, such as contact details for parents, guardians and emergency contacts, and medical details necessary to help care for an athlete. Now, with ViaSport partnering with ePACT, that’s about to change. The ePACT emergency network replaces these paper forms with a secure online system, accessible via web, phone and app. By replacing these difficult to manage paper forms, ePACT directly helps reduce risks and improve player safety, while providing a one-stop-shop for sports team administrators, coaches and safety personnel to access player medical details—even without an internet connec-

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on and off the field of play.” ViaSport’s partnership with ePACT was formed in the effort to connect B.C. sport partners to a more comprehensive emergency support technology, in turn reducing the time, costs and administration required to maintain traditional paper emergency forms and binders. “ePACT is proud to be an official partner of ViaSport. We’ve heard from countless sports leagues that the paper emergency forms are a pain point each and every season, and we are thrilled that our online system is a solution for this,” says Christine Sommers, ePACT co-founder and CEO. “We look forward to supporting the local athletic community and helping provide safe sport for all.”

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500 gift bags were prepared by Richmond Chinese Community Society directors and volunteers for Seniors Lunch Day, which was held last weekend at Continental Seafood House.

Capt. Debbie Middleton photo Cadet Christy Chow of Richmond is presented with the plaque recognizing her as the top cadet in 1 Platoon (Drill & Ceremonial Instructor Course) during six weeks of training at Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre by reviewing officer and Vernon Mayor Robert Sawatzky. She is with 2947 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps.

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Our Community. Our People.

Richmond is a city of islands, but its people comprise a single inclusive community—family, friends, neighbours—one that connects us, defines us and inspires us. This is Richmond: our community. Here are stories about some of the people who help make Richmond the wonderful community it is. Mimi Ho PRESIDENT, BRITISH COLUMBIA REGISTERED MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION RICHMOND BRANCH

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Our Community. Our People.

Orval Chapman believes all should volunteer if able South Arm United Church, he became a part of the local branch of Amnesty International. Chapman’s passion for volunteerism has waned ever since he was hit by a car while crossing the street, which left him with 45 stitches to his head. “Most of us here are very fortunate. This is a rich country. I wouldn’t be here without modern medicine. I would like to see a world where people get medical care and a job to do and earn enough to put their children through school.” For all of the effort he’s put into helping people around the world, volunteerism has enabled him to expand his social network, and meet people with common interests. He recently helped organize a fundraiser walkathon at Garry Point Park, which raised $2,000 for Oxfam. During the 1990s famine in North Korea, he was part of a committee that over the course of four years, raised about $250,000. “I believe that if you’re able, that we should help one another and make a better world.”

He worked as a teacher at many different Richmond schools, including Bridgeport and Mitchell, teaching every grade at one point, but mostly Grades 4 and 5. Chapman first began volunteering with the non-profit poverty group Oxfam after seeing all of the suffering caused by a civil war in Nigeria. “There were a lot of people starving to death there,” he said. After attending a meeting at

Volunteer has raised awareness about Amnesty International and Oxfam by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

oft spoken and shy, Orval Chapman has quietly tried to make the world a better place through his 45 years of volunteer work in the community. While locals may associate his name with his efforts to raise awareness about Amnesty International and Oxfam, he’s also helped sponsor more than 30 refugees to come to Canada. “I don’t like to see people suffer,” Chapman said from his condo, a copy of The Poverty and Justice Bible sitting on a table next to his living room window. Born in Lashburn, Sask. in 1933, about 35 kilometres east of Lloydminster, Chapman grew up on a farm and moved to Richmond when he was 14.

“Most of us here are very fortunate. This is a rich country. I wouldn’t be here without modern medicine. I would like to see a world where people get medical care and a job to do and earn enough to put their children through school.” — Orval Chapman

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Our Community. Our People.

Rita McArthur: Artist began new career in retirement Artist brings scenes from Steveston to life on canvas by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

teveston painter Rita McArthur draws inspiration for her art from her travels around the world, but most ideas spring to her much closer to home—in Richmond’s own fishing village.

Rita McArthur, a 41-year Richmond resident, would often visit a Glasgow art gallery as a child. It wouldn’t be until retirement that she’d have a chance to pursue an art career.

Retirement in 2001 gave McArthur time to study painting and drawing, and she found her niche in bringing life to scenes from Steveston on canvas. Her paintings concentrate on the colours and light of a subject, and she always strives to get sunshine down on paper— with the exceptions of the rainy Highlands of Scotland and mists of Finn Slough. A member of the Richmond Artists’ Guild and Riverside Art Circle, McArthur has exhibited

her work at numerous local shows, and has given the public a peek inside her studio during the City of Richmond’s annual Doors Open event. McArthur was born in Glasgow, Scotland. Her first move was to Geneva, Switzerland, where she lived for five years. It was then on to London before settling in Richmond 41 years ago. She’s seen Steveston change dramatically in her three decades there. “One thing that hasn’t changed is that everyone knows everyone else, and any time you go for a walk it takes twice as long, because there’s always someone to stop and talk to.” Her interest in art stems from childhood. As a young girl, her mother would often take her to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery in Glasgow. The Impressionist paintings were her favourite. “From the age of about 12 I wanted to be an artist but life took over and I didn’t start until I retired from my job at the Richmond Hospital. I took my first lessons with Mark Glavina at the Phoenix Art Gallery, in Steveston of course.” Still to do for McArthur is more travelling. She travelled extensively in her younger

years, and would like to revisit some of those places that have changed so much— Dubai, South America, Africa, the Middle East and Europe. “Nairobi had dirt streets and only two buildings which were more than three storeys. When I see it on the news now it looks like a bustling metropolis—hard for me to imagine. Many places, such as Iran and Afghanistan, I would not be able to visit these days, but I’m sure they would be unrecognizable to me now.”

“From the age of about 12 I wanted to be an artist but life took over and I didn’t start until I retired from my job at the Richmond Hospital. I took my first lessons with Mark Glavina at the Phoenix Art Gallery, in Steveston of course.” — Rita McArthur

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Friday, August 22, 2014

Our Community. Our People.

Yun-Jou Chang: Making connections through arts and culture Cinevolution embraces difference in the community by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

t’s become one of the biggest events at Richmond Cultural Centre—thanks to the efforts of people like Yun-Jou Chang.

Your Kontinent Film and Media Arts Festival, an annual celebration of international film and unconventional art, took over the Minoru Boulevard venue for 10 days last month. The festival is produced each year by Cinevolution Media Arts Society, whose managing director is Chang. The 25-year-old took on the role in 2012, and has already helped bring three festivals to life. Chang, who has a University of B.C. degree in English and sociology, also works as an attendant at Richmond Cultural Centre, and has a passion for connecting people through arts and culture. She grew up in Taipei, Prince Rupert and Richmond—moving back and forth between the three cities. A graduate of R.C.

Palmer, Chang has called central Richmond home for 14 years. The energy, diversity and moments of unexpected connection are what Chang likes most about her community. “I love stumbling across seniors tai chi classes in Richmond Centre in the early morning, happening upon a ballroom dancing class in the school board parking lot at night, or wandering by an impromptu photo shoot in a dingy back alley. I love to see people transform drab, unassuming spaces simply by gathering and doing something together.” She discovered Cinevolution while looking to get involved in Richmond’s arts and culture scene near the end of her university career. At the time, Chang and her friends routinely complained about the lack of a space for critical discourse and creative experimentation. She found that in Cinevolution and its annual festival. “The Your Kontinent Festival is important to me because it encapsulates Cinevolution’s vision of a community that not only recognizes but embraces difference, whether it is social or cultural. The YK Festival uses film and media art to activate people’s capacity for curiosity, creativity, and encourage them to challenge convention and envision other

Yun-Jou Chang, 25, is the managing director of Cinevolution Media Arts Society.

ways of being in the world.” Now in its seventh year, Cinevolution is run entirely by volunteers, who are always looking for more like-minded people to join the team. The organization is currently developing a drop-in program at the cultural centre’s

Media Lab—a place to experiment with new technology. As for Chang’s personal to-do list? “Too many to list, but I would love to begin developing my love of words and literature into some form of creative practice.”

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Friday, August 22, 2014

Our Community. Our People.

Gayle Morris fashions career from her passion for travel Tourism Richmond director of sales helps bring the world to Richmond by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

ayle Morris credits her parents with infecting her with the travel bug.

Today, her job is to spread that adventurous affliction to people in other parts of Canada, the U.S. and the rest of the world. Morris is the director of sales for Tourism Richmond, and said it was her father’s love for travel that enabled her to see much of the world as she was growing up, and scratch off many of the items on her bucket list. He believed in living life to the fullest, and that the world was your oyster, she said. He owned a Lower Mainland taxi cab company before getting into real estate, and loved meeting people from all walks of life. “My love for being a story teller started with him,” Morris said, adding that he died too young, at the age of 58. “He was a great guy.”

She’s fashioned that passion for people and places into a career where she markets the very place she calls home: Richmond. “We are so blessed because of our location,” Morris said of Richmond’s proximity to Vancouver and the Vancouver International Airport, which serves as a North American gateway to Asia, including China, Japan and Korea. Morris has become an Asia Pacific specialist in opening relationships with tour operators in Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and she’s part of a team—comprising the airport, local hotel operators and other local vendors—that has made some strong inroads in bringing more tourists to the Lower Mainland and specifically Richmond. Richmond has experienced a 20 per cent year-over-year increase in visitations to Richmond, and Morris said that growth is just the tip of the iceberg. She believes it’s achievable to see that annual growth level sustained for the next decade. And if that comes to pass, that translates into a product development opportunity. The Richmond Night Market, the Richmond Olympic Oval Museum and the luxury boutique retail outlet currently being built on Sea Island are all products that will bring in visitors.

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Mimi Ho: Music teacher found her true passion Pianist believes all children should get to know music by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

ichmond music teacher Mimi Ho has a passion for music education.

Mimi Ho is a Richmond music teacher who also holds a computer science degree.

As the current president of the B.C. Registered Music Teachers’ Association Richmond branch, Ho is proud to work with fellow teachers to maintain a high level of musical excellence in Richmond. Through her involvement with the association, Ho helps provide performance opportunities for students, organizing professional workshops and awarding outstanding students with scholarships. Ho began studying piano at age three—and she was hooked. It was in Hong Kong where she built her technique before arriving in Canada. The

Hugh Boyd grad’s nearly twodecade-long teaching career began in her teenage years. Her unique background includes a computer science degree and experience in teaching students of all ages and abilities. She holds an ARCT in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music, and a diploma of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. “Despite having a computer science degree and being in that industry for six years, I now work full-time in private music teaching. I am passionate and driven in every profession that I choose and I believe that if one is genuinely interested in the area that he or she works for, success is just a consequence of determination and dedication.” Her passion for music education is rooted in the belief that all children should get to know music. It’s a vehicle to express themselves, like language, she said. “Unlike the IT industry where I interact with a machine most of the time, I am the most

grateful to be able to directly influence my students’ music education, and best of all, instil the love of music for all the students I work with.” Outside of music—she still wants to further her own music education—she enjoys badminton and snowboarding, and likes the multiculturalism and diversity Richmond offers. “Richmond is a vibrant city with nice natural scenery and lots of good food. A bike ride along the dyke or an ice cream trip at Fisherman’s Wharf are some of my favourite summer activities.”

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From pathogens to people, De Whalen’s passion evolved Former Centre for Disease Control scientist went from working with viruses, to advocating for the poor by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

e Whalen has followed an usual path to her current role as president of Cinevolution Media Arts Society, one where she’s managed to develop all regions of her brain. While many might recognize her name from the advocacy work she’s done for the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre, or the Richmond Poverty Response Committee, did you know she previously worked for the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, as a public health lab scientist? After earning her biology degree from Simon Fraser University, Whalen worked mostly in virology (the study of viruses) at the CDC for many years before her interests were turned to lab safety. She cast a critical eye on the procedures used in the lab, and was concerned about lab safety and the health of her colleagues. At that time, drawing biological samples entailed using one’s mouth to suck from a glass-strawlike pipette. (Imagine coughing or sneezing and accidentally ingesting a sample of a noxious, possibly hazardous substance.) After sitting on the safety committee, she eventually became a shop steward, where her love for advocating

for others blossomed in a union environment. “I was brought up believing social justice was the most important thing in the world,” she said. “I learned that on my mother and father’s knee.” Her parents taught her it was important to speak up for others who couldn’t speak for themselves, she said. Her advocacy work has gotten better with age, she offered. “The older I get, the less I care about what people think of me,” she chuckled. She honed her skills at “arguing convincingly to get what we needed” during her time working for the union. Following her retirement from the CDC, she was hired as a union staff representative for the B.C. Government and Service Employee Union, something she did until 2005. The non-profit world was opened to her at the time she was helping child care workers negotiate a collective agreement. She soon found herself advocating for child care issues, for worker rights and the rights of all parents to have access to safe, affordable and quality child care. Upon retiring from a 30-year career split between the lab and the union, Whalen then moved on to the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre, where for seven years she took on a number of lead roles, including as past president, vice president and secretary of the board of directors. While she devoted a lot of her life to learning the sciences, today the arts region of Whalen’s brain is being stimulated. She’s now the president of the Cinevolution Media Arts Society, where she’s helping in the areas of governance and policy development. “I’m really enjoying that,” she said about fostering greater community engagement and finding new audiences. When she’s not learning to read music, or singing with the seven-member women’s group Re:Sisters, Whalen can be found on her hobby farm in East Richmond.

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Our Community. Our People. Lois and Gilles Bouchard founded SOS Children’s Village out of love for children Local couple brings stability, love, hope to children in foster care by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

ois and Gilles Bouchard know a thing or two about the challenges of raising a family.

They have four children of their own, 12 grandchildren, and three great granchildren, and family life is obviously something they cherish, judging from the way their home in west Richmond is adorned with family pictures and childhood keepsakes. But it was their encounter with a 15-year-old girl who came into their lives and opened their eyes to the plight of foster children, that spurred them into action back in 1980. In the span of a year, before her 16th birthday, that teenager lived in three different foster homes. “That kind of was shocking to me, that that could happen to a Canadian child,” Lois said. “It caused me to want to know more about that subject.” She quickly learned that the young girl’s

experience wasn’t uncommon, and that children in foster care moved frequently. That girl stayed in their family’s social circle until she was turning 19, when she was set to receive a $400 cheque from the government, and released from foster care, without any resources whatsover. “Again, shocking, but again, I learned it was typical.” In fact, foster children are released to live life on their own at the age of 16 in most provinces, including Ontario, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Bouchard’s research eventually led her to the SOS Children’s Village concept, which was founded in 1949 in Austria by a student of pediatric medicine, Hermann Gmeiner, whose vision for children and family was obviously shared by many around the world. But together with her husband, and after many years of hard work and frustration, countless meetings and cooperation from a myriad other organizations, including local churches, that they founded what remains Canada’s only SOS Village. “It’s just amazing how the community worked together,” she said, crediting the help they received from SOS international headquarters—who agreed to fund the purchase of land in the Lower Mainland— as well as St. Joseph the Worker Parish, St. James Anglican Church and St. Albans Anglican Church, among others. See Page B15

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Our Community. Our People.

Dr. Doug Nielsen and his daughter Dr. Michele Nielsen look for opportunities to help friends, neighbors and strangers.

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oug Nielsen has, both figuratively and literally, dedicated his life to making people

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A resident of Richmond since the age of two, when his family moved into a home at No. 1 Road and Granville Avenue in the-then township’s west side, the popular and widely-respected longtime local dentist has made it a mission to help others. It’s a calling that can, in part, be attributed to a challenge laid down by his Uncle Erik. During a family dinner one summer while on vacation from the Yukon, Erik asked the young teen about his future career plans. Responding with a laugh, Nielsen said: “Well, my plans are to go to Grade 9 at Hugh Boyd.” “The difference between success and failure is focus and drive,” challenged Uncle Erik, who then encouraged his

nephew to seek out professionals and interview them about their work and if they liked it. That fall, when one of his teachers assigned the class a project to do career profiles, he took up his uncle’s challenge by going out and talking with doctors and dentists. He was suitably pleased when Dr. Ross Upton, at the time president of the College Dental of Surgeons of B.C., agreed to an interview. “My mom drove me to his office, but being used to me having a 10-minute interview with the previous professionals didn’t expect me to be long. She wound up driving around and around the block for an hour and 15 minutes while Dr. Upton shared his passion for dentistry and the wonders that the career holds. By the time I left his office I was convinced that I was going to be a dentist.” Only a year after graduating from UBC Dental School in 1972, Nielsen opened the Steveston Smiles practice. And throughout his many years in dentistry, Dr. Nielsen has continued to pursue higher learning by participating in many programs to improve patient care and expand the services offered. Nielsen’s passion for his profession also extended to his becoming past president and director of the Vancouver and District Dental Society. In May, 2008 he was honored to be selected for a Fellowship in the American College of Dentists. Selection to the Fellowship reflects one’s excep-

“It’s always been about finding ways to extend a helping hand of kindness.” — Dr. Doug Nielsen tional leadership, achievements, and involvement in the dental profession and in the community. It also recognizes an ability offer new insights and directions for dentistry and oral health. It is indeed an elite group, reflected by the fact only 108 fellowship have been awarded in B.C. while there are more than 3,000 dentists in the province. “I love learning, and particularly love learning about dentistry,” says Nielsen. “I consider myself to be truly blessed because I love what I do. “Receiving a Fellowship was a very humbling moment, to know that my peers would nominate me for such a great honour. Dentistry is a challenging, yet wonderful career that provides opportunities for teaching, research, private practice, community health and fellowship with peers. I have made, and continue to make, many lifelong friends through dentistry and I look forward to going to work every day.” The proud parents of four children— daughter Michele, who now owns the family practice Steveston Smiles, Robin, Nicole and Michelle, Nielsen and his wife Susan were both shaped as individuals

by growing up in modest households. He says both families always looked for opportunities to help friends, neighbors and strangers. “It’s always been about finding ways to extend a helping hand of kindness,” he says. One way the couple continues to carry out that mission is through The Dental Mission Project Society (www. TheDentalMissionProject.com) which they established with the help of family, friends and colleagues some years ago. “We loan out portable dental equipment and supplies to dental teams so they can volunteer throughout the world,” explains Nielsen. Since its inception, the Nielsens and various other teams have provided more than $2 million worth of free dentistry to those in need—both internationally and in their own back yard. And in the last two years, Doug and Susan have focused their energy locally, mentoring students of the UBC Dental School in mobile dental clinics in rural B.C., East Vancouver and Richmond Hospital (for seniors). In the fall they will be working with the Steveston Buddhist Church on a free dental clinic in Steveston. “In working with UBC Dentistry over the past several years in our mobile clinics, our team has had a wonderful opportunity to mentor over 200 dental and dental hygiene students,” says Doug. “It’s been my pleasure as an alumnus to give back to the school.”

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Our Community. Our People.

Dad inspires daughter to pursue dentistry Michele Nielsen leads team at Steveston Smiles by Don Fennell Staff Reporter

e taught her to throw a softball, offered up sage advice through her childhood, and inspired her to become a dentist. And dad—also known as Dr. Doug Nielsen—continues to stand tall in the eyes of Dr. Michele Nielsen. “I have worked side by side with my dad for 12 years,” she says. “Sometimes when I try to explain how enjoyable and rewarding the experience has been, I feel like there are no words that can truly explain the honour and appreciation I feel. He’s been my mentor in everything from the dentistry itself to patient care and running a business.” And since Michele has purchased Steveston Smiles from her dad, their professional relationship has transitionedm though she believes they still learn from each other on a daily basis. “When I bought the practice from him he gave me his keychain that I always remember him having,” she says. “Inscribed on it are the words ‘commitment to excellence.’ I carry it with me every day and I am so proud to call him my dad.” Michele was a mere 13 years old when she began working part-time at the dental practice. During that first summer she— along with everyone else in the office—was

gobsmacked watching her dad perform a unique dental procedure. “It wasn’t something most people would find fascinating, but it peaked my interest,” she says. Still, it wasn’t until late in high school and early university days that she committed to apply to dental school. That was after she went through a period when she admits to trying find anything else but becoming a dentist. “I ruled out many options before finally accepting that dentistry combined my love of art, science and healthcare with the added benefit of creating independence and flexibility of being self-employed. It was the perfect fit.” In 2001, Nielsen received her dental degree from Montreal’s renowned McGill University which as followed by a dental residency at the Jewish General Hospital where she gained valuable experience treating patients with many dental and medical conditions. She joined the Steveston practice with her dad in 2002, but for the next few years managed also to find time to continue studying. She is a certified invisalign braces provider, trained and certified by the Pacific Training Institute for Facial Aesthetics to provide facial botox cosmetic treatments. She is also trained in nitrous oxide sedation which can make treatment more comfortable for anxious or younger patients, and has further advanced her skills and training in computerized dentristy using a milling system to design crowns which provide higher quality restorations. In 2009, Nielsen was awarded a scholarship to the California Center for Advanced Dental Studies and spent 18 months with a

Dr. Michele Nielsen works in a true family practice.

Vancouver-based team advancing her talents in dental esthetics, smile design and smile makeovers. She continues to train as a proctor with the centre. With husband Chris, a parent of two young boys Matthew and Nathan, Nielsen’s naturally friendly demeanour makes her popular with patients—many of whom she has known for several years. “It does make coming to work every day extremely rewarding, and it is great to have meaningful conversation about people’s lives,”

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Visionary Valenzuela inspired to step up Steve Valenzuela works hard to advance soccer in Richmond by Don Fennell Sports Editor

teve Valenzuela doesn’t look far for inspiration. Unfailingly by his side is Grace, his best friend and wife of 10 years.

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Valenzuela joined his first soccer board when he was 20 years old From Page B14 “We replicated a lot of the experiences we had like the parties, soccer exchanges and strong parent network in hopes that at least one of the players would perhaps one day feel compelled to pay it forward like we felt we were doing,” Valenzuela says. The next logical step for Valenzuela was to pursue an executive capacity, and at the age of 20 he was elected to his first soccer board. “I went to the South Arm Soccer Association annual general meeting and somehow was coerced into joining,” he chuckles. “I became the equipment manager. “I really enjoyed the role, but my folks eventually had enough of strangers knocking on the door and 200 soccer balls in their garage so I stepped down three years later. It actually worked out well since I was at Simon Fraser University at the time and studies were getting a bit heavier.” But the time away from the soccer board room didn’t last long, and Valenzuela soon stepped into co-managing an adult team with Chin. But he didn’t enjoy the role much or the fact it was distraction from playing the game. It has, however, served as a lasting reminder and appreciation for the job player-coaches carry out—particularly in his current

“I really enjoyed the role, but my folks eventually had enough of strangers knocking on the door and 200 soccer balls in their garage so I stepped down three years later. “ — Steve Valenzuela

capacity as a league president. His ascent to president of the Richmond Adult Soccer Association began in 2008 when the league was asked to host the BC Soccer Provincial B Cup tournament. He was asked by good friend Noel Estacio, who was league president at the time, to help out. “Through the course of that tournament I came to realize just how much work he did for our league and how lucky we were to have him,” says Valenzuela. “While exhausting, at the end of that experience we pulled off an amazing tournament and after it was over Noel asked if I’d consider running for the board. I’m not sure why, I think it was just to help out a friend, but I eventually said yes.” Starting as league registrar, it didn’t take long for Valenzuela to conclude that

the organization needed to evolve. And when Estacio left midseason for personal reasons, leaving no one at the helm, Valenzuela felt obligated to step forward. “By nature I have a propensity to want to use technology and data in almost everything and because we lacked that at the league level I felt it was important to begin a journey of moving along that curve, while trying to build our brand,” he says. “I feel proud of what the board has accomplished since I joined, including creating a Masters Division, but the job is still not complete. We want to continue growing the membership, introduce more summer soccer opportunities, develop a stronger partnership with youth and introduce a women’s division.” Valenzuela, whose day job is director, finance operations at Telus Communications, gives back to his community with the passion he does because this is home. “It’s where my roots are and if I don’t make an effort to make my home a better place, who will?” he says. “I feel very lucky to be a part of this community, which has so much to offer—Steveston, the dykes, our trail networks, parks and amazing restaurants. Grace and I love to eat great food and typically when we go away we’ll try to hit up one fancy restaurant wherever we are.”

Bouchards believe foster children deserve better in Canada From Page B9 Land was eventually secured in Surrey back in 1991 and today there are five family homes on 2.5 acres of land, providing stability to 25 children and youth. There are currently more than 550 villages in more than 130 countries, providing tens of thousands of foster children with a stable family and home. Bouchard said foster children deserve better in Canada. “Consider if someone came to you, told you to put whatever you have in boxes, and took you to a strange home in a strange place, to live among strangers. Imagine that happening again, and again, and again in your life,” she says. And then imagine pushing these foster children out to a world before they have any real sense of themselves, any capacity to manage their lives...They are thrown out with nothing. That’s the way it still is today.” A foster child in Canada averages seven homes throughout their time in care, she said. Revenues from the SOS Children’s Village BC Treasure Cottage Thrift Store in Steveston contributes to the operation of the Surrey facility. For more information about SOS Children’s Village BC, visit www.sosbc.org

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