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Chyme Hendess file photo Farmers Ray Galawan and Bob Featherstone once blockaded the entrance to a Finn Road farm in an effort to halt the dumping of demolition materials on the land.

Mansion now eyed for contentious Finn Road farm Plan for tree nursery abandoned, farm advocate fears ‘another blinking hotel’ by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A farm on Finn Road whose change in use prompted a months-long protest could soon become the site of a luxury mansion, The Richmond Review has learned. The 13.5-hectare property at 9360

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Finn Rd. drew the attention of protesters in 2013 when construction began on an access road to accommodate a tree nursery. Protesters under the banner FarmWatch B.C. took issue with the use of demolition materials to build the road. Site preparation eventually ground to a halt, and this week one of the principals behind the nursery said the project has been abandoned. “We’re out of it,” said Bill Jones. “It’s a dead deal.” Jones said the decision was that of the landowner. “We had a satisfactory arrangement, and we just left the matter,” he said. “We’re not sure what their plans are,

but they don’t involve us.” The land, previously owned by the Jiang family’s Canada Future Investment Co., is now in the hands of Chaolin Zeng, property records show. No formal applications to build on the land have been made to Richmond City Hall, but early talks suggest a mansion is being eyed for the farmland. “Our staff have had some preliminary discussions with an architect, representing the owner, who has provided some preliminary plans for a very large single family dwelling and accessory building,” said Ted Townsend, city spokesperson. See Page 3

Martin van den Hemel photo Shannon Dublanica eyes the pond outside Mariners Village townhouse complex in Steveston. Dublanica said the population of noisy bullfrogs is growing.

Bullfrog population is booming in Steveston by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter There’s an unmistakable noise coming from the sprawling ponds outside a Steveston townhouse complex, and one resident has had enough. American Bullfrogs have all but taken over the ponds around Mariners Village on Seventh Avenue. Mating calls from the non-native species can be heard as far as a kilometre away, and the croaking creatures will eat almost anything that can fit into their gaping mouths. The bullfrogs, which can grow to the size of a dinner plate, have been in the ponds for years, but in the three summers Dublanica has lived in the complex, she’s seen numbers of the non-native species grow. See Page 7

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Putting the brakes to bad driving Many locals demonstrated lack of knowledge by motoring past powerless traffic lights by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Is Richmond’s reputation as being home to some of the Lower Mainland’s worst drivers deserved? Wednesday’s driving demonstration at one powerless intersection suggests the catcalls may be justified. During a 15-minute span at the Cambie Road and Viking Way intersection, where the traffic lights were dimmed by a power outage that began around 9:30 a.m. and impacted more than 5,000 B.C. Hydro customers, 53 drivers were seen ignoring the Motor Vehicle Act rules that come into effect when this happens. When the light’s are out or flashing, the intersection is governed by four-way-stop procedures, according to ICBC spokesperson Lindsay Olsen. This fact seemed lost on a significant chunk of drivers, including one male driver who shrugged his shoulders while going through the intersection, a cell phone in

How to follow the four-way stop rules • The first vehicle to arrive at the intersection and come to a complete stop should go first. • If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the one on the right should go first. • If two vehicles are facing each other and have arrived at the intersection at about the same time, the one making a left turn should yield to the one going straight through. • If there is any doubt about who has the right-of-way, or if there is any chance of a crash, it’s always better to yield the right-of-way to the other person. —Source: ICBC his right hand, as other motorists honked. Most violations occurred in batches, copy-cat style. If one driver motored through the intersection without slowing/stopping, so did those nearby or going in the opposite direction. But following the rules also happened in batches. A large number of drivers did notice the lack of power, and came to a complete stop, resulting in a few cars stopping behind them as well.

Martin van den Hemel photo It was dangerous proceeding through this intersection at Cambie Road and Viking Way on Wednesday during a power outage that lasted several hours and impact many other busy intersections. Dozens of drivers were observed ignoring the rules at this intersection in a 15-minute span.

Drivers were also urged to stop when an 18-wheel semi tractor trailer which had stopped, slowly lumbered into the intersection, it’s sheer size obviously catching the attention of many motorists. Demonstrating his caution, the truck driver blared his horns as he

slowly picked up speed and turned. Judging from the Twitterverse, complaints about bad driving Wednesday were frequent throughout Richmond. Vancouver’s Michael Castillo (@ keecastillo) wrote: “So annoyed. Richmond drivers are the absolute

worst. FYI: a non-operative traffic light due to power failure becomes a 4-way intersection.” Wrote Tai (@TaiHusky): “The lights are out at 2 intersections in Richmond and it is chaos. Nobody seems to know what a 4 way stop procedure is.”

YVR security Mansions growing on Finn Road screener pleads guilty to thefts Yuriy Ruvinskiy was originally charged with 26 counts of theft, to be sentenced Oct. 23 by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A former Vancouver International Airport security screener has pled guilty to stealing cash from passengers in February and March of this year. Yuriy Ruvinskiy appeared in Richmond provincial court this week to enter a guilty plea to eight counts of theft under $5,000. He has plead guilty to two counts of theft on March 8, and one count of theft each on: Feb. 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23. As first revealed by The Richmond Review, the theft investigation was first launched when a passenger alleged Ruvinskiy had stolen cash from him. At the time, the 38-year-old Ruvinskiy was working for G4S—a security firm contracted by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority—and he was immediately suspended. He later resigned. Richmond Mounties were then brought in to investigate, which led them to review security footage. As a result, 26 counts of theft were laid against Ruvinskiy. Thefts by airport personnel are rare, according to Mathieu Larocque, spokesperson for the air transport authority. Since the authority came into existence in 2002, just three allegations of theft have been made. “We want to ensure the public knows this is rare,” Larocque said earlier this year. He noted that 50 million passengers are screened at airports across Canada every year. Ruvinskiy is next scheduled to appear in Richmond court on Oct. 23 for a pre-sentencing report.

Farmer Ray Galawan once drove a tractor to Richmond City Hall to protest the dumping of demolition materials on a Finn Road farm. Now the property is being eyed for a mansion. Matthew Hoekstra file photo

From Page 1 Those preliminary plans don’t comply with the existing AG1 zoning, but Townsend said there’s been no indication the owner would seek a non-farm use application that rezoning would require. AG1 zoning is a farm status that allows construction of one principal dwelling unit—subject to restrictions

largely related to lot coverage, setbacks and height. But a luxury mansion wouldn’t be out of character for Finn Road. Some recently-built homes in the area include a sprawling mansion at 8731 Finn Rd., whose 2011 building permit carried a construction value of $1.6 million, and another house at 9491 Finn Rd., with a

building permit value of $1.1 million. In January 2013, farmers Ray Galawan and Bob Featherstone blockaded the driveway of 9360 Finn Rd. with tractors after watching asphalt and large chunks of concrete cover a strip of once-farmed soil. Galawan said Thursday he’s recently seen surveyors staking out the prop-

erty, and the possibility of a mega-house has long been his fear. “That property, it does not have a house on it. They’re allowed to put a house on it. That’s what scares us,” he said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if they say there’s another mega-mansion going up, the same as the corner of 3 and Finn. Another blinking hotel is what we call it.”

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diking upgrades. Since 2008, $45 million has been spent on drainage and diking improvements, of which $9.6 million was contributed by external partners. Over the past five years, 4.4 kilometres of dikes have been or are scheduled to be raised at levels exceeding the current provincial requirements and 10 drainage pumps stations have been rebuilt to improve capacity. A further $9.9 million of drainage and diking improvements are included in the 2014 Capital program. The City’s 2015 - 2019 Five Year Capital Plan is under development and will propose approximately $50 million of drainage and dike upgrades, which would include five drainage pump station rebuilds, 10 laneway drainage upgrades, and $7 million in dike upgrades. The City has proactively initiated many studies related to flood protection and has robust flood protection strategies such as monitoring the river water levels electronically on a 24/7 basis, proactive engineering operations and maintenance programs, and numerous mobile generators to power pump stations in the event of a power outage. These measures ensure our City is well protected from any immediate or potential flooding threats. However, we will need to continue to invest in improvements to make our flood protection measures even better to address long-term concerns from global warming and sea level rise. This ensures our City is well protected from any immediate or potential flooding threats. For more information visit www. richmond.ca/safety/prepare/city/ hazards/flood.

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Samples of fish and sediment in the region of the Mount Polley mine tailings breach are being tested to determine longer-term effects of metals contamination on the local environment. The B.C. Environment Ministry has also collected rainbow trout and lake trout tissue samples, with results expected by the end of August. Sediment and plankton samples are also being tested from the region near Williams Lake. “The tailings liquid initially released from the impoundment moved very quickly through the system and was diluted greatly by the water in the lake, the Quesnel River and ultimately the Fraser River,” the environment ministry said in a statement. “As such, the fish exposure was limited and not long enough for uptake into tissues. Combined with the fact that the water in Quesnel Lake meets drinking

authority water tests confirmed the water is not a risk for drinking or bathing. Interior Health lifted the water use ban on all areas except immediate zone of the tailings and water spill, including Hazeltine Creek, Polley Lake and 100 metres around the out of the creek at Quesnel Lake. The tests corroborate earlier samples tested by mine operator Imperial Metals. The only sample that yielded metal contamination was one taken from an area with visible sediment near Hazeltine Creek, which was scoured out by millions of cubic metres of water and mine tailings. “Results show slight exceedances of phosphorus and aluminum for drinking water and exceedences of copper, chromium, phosphorus and aluminum for aquatic life guidelines,” the environment ministry reported. “These elevated levels would be expected near an aluminum/ copper mine.”

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texture and malleability, asphalt-like. This search for a suitable surface material soon focused on ‘tempered glass’, which is four to five times stronger than non-tempered glass which is already harder than steel. (Asphalt is much lower on the ‘hardness’ scale.) The ability to shape the glass over curved, undulating or irregular road surfaces was solved by dividing it into small hexagonal ‘sandwich-like’ tiles containing the photo voltaic cells and their distribution system, and microprocessors to identify each tile and connect it to its surrounding tiles. Other ideas for beefing up the tile system followed quickly: programmable LED lights that could generate contextual markings, signage and lighting on the road surface, and internal heating elements to keep the tiles ice and snow-free. This in turn necessitated some means of collecting and moving the melt waters, which, when matched with the need to collect and move the generated power called for an adjacent corridor, one part dedicated to capturing and filtering the melt or storm water and the other housing utility and power cables. What started as ‘merely’ a power generating road idea has thus changed into a futuristic, interactive, contextually adaptive smart grid also with the potential to charge electric vehicles both as they move over its surface and when stopped on or nearby via plug-ins. Though by all appearances this idea is in large part technologically viable, the one obvious negative is the cost. Creating highways from tiles like some colossal mosaic suggests an expense that is unimaginable. Also, with respect to the use of solar panels generally, it should be noted that they work when they are clean, but their performance is significantly degraded or eliminated when they are dirty. Solar panel roads may melt snow, but they will not clean themselves. …by Cedric Hughes, Barrister & Solicitor with regular weekly contributions from Leslie McGuffin, LL.B.

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YVR buys Sea Island cargo facilities $39.5 million purchase of 11 properties owned by Huntingdon Capital by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The Vancouver International Airport Authority is purchasing the interests in 11 properties and 700,000 square feet of gross leasable land on Sea Island at a cost of $39.5 million from Huntingdon Capital Corp. In a deal announced Tuesday, Huntingdon said in a press release it has “entered into a binding agreement to sell its interests in the Vancouver Air Cargo Portfolio to the Vancouver International Airport Authority.” The properties are subject to ground leases that expire between 2016 and 2029, with an average remaining lease of 8.2 years. Tony Gugliotta, senior vice president of business development for the Vancouver International Airport Authority, said the land belongs to the federal government, which issued leases on Sea Island properties to tenants. As those leases expire, the land reverts back to the federal government, and since the airport authority has the overall lease for Sea Island property, that land comes back under its responsibility, Gugliotta explained. In the case of the Huntingdon facilities’ 110 tenants—involved in the cargo industry—the airport felt it could benefit from getting those buildings back under its control before the lease expired. Gugliotta said the airport felt there was “strategic value for us to have a more direct relationship with those tenants.” “We want to work with those businesses to help them grow their business. We want Vancouver to be a cargo gateway, consistent with our aspirations on the passenger side.” Huntingdon is a publicy-traded real estate operating company that’s listed on the TSX, and owns and manages a portfolio of 35 industrial, office, retail and aviation-related properties throughout Canada. The airport’s purchase of the cargo lands was announced as part of a bigger deal. Slate Properties Inc. will be purchasing all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Huntingdon by way of a “plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia).” The board of directors of both Huntingdon and Slate have unanimously approved the transaction, according to the press release issued Tuesday. Slate is a Toronto-based commercial real estate investor and asset manager, with $2.5 billion in commercial real estate assets across North America. The purchase values Huntingdon at about $210 million, based on the consideration being paid, the press release said. Gugliotta said the airport authority also purchased the interests in property previously leased by Calloway Real Estate Investment, the site which the McDonalds on Russ Baker Way near the Dinsmore Bridge. That property had only five or six years left in its lease, Gugliotta said, and the airport wanted to “give tenants some certainty.” He did not disclose the purchase price of that deal. Gugliotta said no other lease purchases are in the works on Sea Island.

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Expert says B.C. should do more to stop noisy non-native frog From Page 1 “There’s more and more of them,” said Shannon Dublanica. “The population just seems to be exploding, and nobody seems to be doing much about it.” Bullfrogs are found in freshwater ponds and lakes throughout the Lower Mainland and on southern Vancouver Island. Originally found in the Mississippi River, bullfrogs were introduced to B.C. to supply a frog leg industry that never materialized. Those who don’t appreciate the loud tuba-like mating calls—heard from spring to mid-summer— are forced to close their windows at night. But Dublanica said her larger worry is the voracious appetite of the bullfrog, which even eats B.C.’s native frogs. ”My major concern is they’re getting rid of all our native species,” she said. “They can eat birds, they can eat ducklings, they eat garter snakes. They seem to be decimating our natural predators that are out there.” Meanwhile an invasion of the milfoil plant is giving the frogs convenient spots to bask at Mariners Village. Short of encouraging neighbours to acquire a taste for frog legs, Dublanica doesn’t know what can be done. Provincial wildlife officials recognize the threat posed by bullfrogs, deeming them a “priority.” But the Ministry of Environment says given the high level of bullfrog expansion,

eradication of the frogs from B.C. is “cost-prohibitive.” Instead, the ministry if concentrating on preventing bullfrog introduction in uncolonized areas, targeted containment and reducing the risk to native species by using habitat restoration to maintain native amphibian populations despite the bullfrogs’ presence. Stan Orchard, a frog hunter in Victoria, said his BullfrogControl.com firm has eliminated 30,000 bullfrogs in an effort to protect B.C.’s native species. Bullfrogs can be eradicated from a pond system, but the water will still be at risk of repopulation from overland migrating frogs. “It’s going to be an ongoing management problem until they’re eradicated regionally because they do move around a lot.” He said the ministry should be doing more, instead of simply asking frog-spotters to send information on their finds to the B.C. Frog Watch program. “To send a report to Frog Watch and expect something to be done is the equivalent to writing to Santa Claus. It’s a public relations sham. They’re collecting these reports, but they have no intention of doing anything about it,” he said. Orchard said bullfrogs can be eradicated from the Gulf Islands and likely Vancouver Island, but the Lower Mainland faces a greater challenge with the potential of cross-border hoppers from Washington state.

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EDITORIAL: Non-native species are not welcome in Richmond

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he ripple effect isn’t always easily understood, and all too often not considered.

Introducing a frog to a pond, for example, seems innocent enough. But when considering a single bullfrog can lay 20,000 eggs in a single year, the ultimate impact is huge. It mirrors the case of rabbits. Setting an unwanted pet bunny free in the woods—with its reproductive organs intact—could result in several litters of several rabbits each year. Then there’s the multitude of cases of unwanted vegetation. Invasive plants can take over and

wipe out native greenery—and spread quickly. The soft approach has limited success. It’s time governments wield a stick. Take bullfrogs, for example. It’s illegal to release them into the wild under provincial law, but has any action ever been taken against perpetrators? Better yet, why—given the evidence of how invasive bullfrogs are, and quick to kill native frog species—isn’t anything being done to reduce their populations? In the case of rabbits and other unwanted pets dumped into the wild, some end up at Richmond Animal Shelter, whose operators know full well the variety of creatures abandoned by owners. Such

action is illegal under provincial law, but without a tough local bylaw, swift justice of perpetrators is unlikely. At the minimum, waterways, parks and other areas known for plant and animal dumping should include illustrated signs, explaining the potential impact of introducing a foreign species. Officials should also have the power to assess hefty fines. If a fine of thousands can be levied to a motorist for dumping garbage on the side of the highway, why not a similar fine for someone dumping a rabbit in a city park? Last year, when a travelling Royal B.C. Museum exhibition visited Richmond, we learned there are

over 4,000 alien species in B.C.— and the number grows each year. Some are invasive, spreading quickly, threatening native wildlife, and are hard to control. Bullfrogs are just one. There’s also Scotch broom, smallmouth bass and purple loosestrife. It was pointed out that many of these plant and animal species are so abundant, people believe they belong here. Releasing unwanted pets, and introducing other non-native species to B.C., makes our beautiful province a little less unique. If education isn’t working, then maybe it’s time to hit wildlife offenders where it hurts—the pocketbook.

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id you know that recently some prominent commentators from North American media outlets have declared that feminism is no longer needed because gender equality has been achieved?

Yeah team! That’s great news, a big win for society on many fronts, including the field of food security, because full gender equality is arguably the single most important determining factor in establishing better food security worldwide. So let’s put that one in the win column, right? Well, let’s not wave the checkered flag yet. When analysing these commentaries, I noticed that the authors seem to be focused almost exclusively on the state of gender equality in Western countries. That’s a huge mistake. Even if we ever succeed in establishing

full gender equality in the West, it’s not enough, because the issue is nowhere near close to being settled worldwide. That would be like being satisfied that you put out the fire in one room of a burning building while the rest of the building was still ablaze. The world is going to face difficult challenges in the coming years to ensure there’s enough food for everyone. War, climate change, population growth, crop diseases, falling crop yields—all are issues that will stress our food systems. To meet these challenges, we can’t neglect any strategy that will further food security. Among the best of these is ensuring full gender equality rights for the millions of women around the world who grow food to feed us. According to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in their report, The Face of Female Farming, women make up almost half of the agricultural labour force in non-Western countries, yet they face deep, systemic obstacles due to their gender. Women are often barred from owning land, and if they do get land, it is commonly on smaller, poorer plots that lead to reduced crop yields. Women typically get less agricultural training, have difficulty accessing financing, work longer hours, get paid less for their work—the list

of barriers is long and daunting. But what if you removed these barriers, and women received the full range of legal, financial and educational rights that men enjoy? The FAO estimates that these women farmers could achieve crop yields 20 to 30 per cent greater than current levels. This additional yield translates into an estimated reduction of hunger for 100-150 million people worldwide. It’s important to realize that with less and less food being grown locally as fruit and vegetable imports increase, some of the food that these women farmers will be growing will quite likely be feeding us in Canada. Here at home, it’s true that gender equality is much better than in developing countries. In Canada, if women face barriers in their farm work, it’s typically the same barriers that other operators of small to medium sized farms face regardless of their gender—high costs for tools, land, fuel, shipping and supplies. To help address that, RFSS is directly involved in programs that support farmers, no matter what their gender. For example, at an RFSS fundraiser this last March, three local women, Ashala Daniel, Esther Amezcua and Katie Robinson of Three Feet Below Farm, spoke to a crowd that included Mayor Malcolm Brodie

about how the local training and support they received was crucial to the success of their business. They first met and planned their farm while training at the Richmond Farm School, a 10 month program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University that is co-sponsored by RFSS and other partners. From there, they enrolled in the Richmond Incubator Farm Program, which is managed by RFSS in partnership with the City of Richmond and Kwantlen Polytechnic University. In this program, farmers get access to a half-acre plot to establish their farming practice. They get access to shared tools that would be prohibitively expensive for new farmers, to additional farming training from experienced mentors, and even to training in business practices like record keeping and grant writing. But in many other countries in the world, they would have been left to their own devices or actively barred from achieving their dreams simply because they were women. Farming is already hard enough without gender inequality making even harder, so we can’t stop striving for it yet. One day we might celebrate Worldwide Gender Equality day, or whatever we might call it, but that day isn’t here yet. When it comes, I’ll be the first one popping the champagne.

Women are often barred from owning land, and if they do get land, it is commonly on smaller, poorer plots that lead to reduced crop yields. Women typically get less agricultural training, have difficulty accessing financing, work longer hours, get paid less for their work – the list of barriers is long and daunting.

Stephen Mullins is the communications manager for Richmond Food Security Society. We work to ensure that all people in the community have access to safe, nutritious, culturally appropriate foods that strengthen our environment and society. To contribute, check out www.richmondfoodsecurity. org and find out how you can get involved.

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letters Port strives for sustainable prosperity Editor: In response to the letter “Tunnel plan needed before council endorsement” in which the author questions the rationale behind replacing the George Massey Tunnel with a bridge and raises questions about what the impact could be to the community and environment, I’d like to provide information on Port Metro Vancouver activities in relation to the Fraser River. Matthew Hoekstra photo Shari and Terry Akesson are among those who believe an area of South Arm Community Park slated for a 1,400-square-metre off-leash area will ruin the peaceful nature of the park.

Time for moratorium on South Arm Park Editor: I take exception to Mr. Barnes labeling me a “whiner” (“Dog park works fine in Steveston,” Letters, July 30) along with 531 other people who signed Eve Rollet de Darantes petition in regards to the proposed dog park. The signing of that petition is merely exercising my right to declare my opposition to the proposal. Perhaps there would be less contention if the South Arm committee gave some thought to some kind of consultation with park users and people who live adjacent to the park before putting a major issue like this to a vote. This is the largest natural park in Richmond. Many people come from outside Richmond to enjoy it Yes, it is for everyone..and there’s something for everyone. I also have lived here for many years and I walk around it every

day. I see not only youngsters enjoying all that the park offers, but older people as well..No one expects silence in a public park, but if there is a spot that is sometimes a little quieter than the rest of the park, is that such a bad idea? I am in agreement with Eve Rollet de Darantes that this proposal is not a good choice..Although South Arm said it was the largest of the areas they had to choose from, it seems to me it would be more like a large dog pen rather than what would be deemed a dog park. I would also like to know if any alternatives have been checked out as I believe alternatives were given. I’m also in agreement that there should be a moratorium on this park. I would suggest between five and 10 years. D. Weston Richmond

The Fraser River and the economic activity conducted across its waters are undoubtedly important components of the local economy, supporting nearly 53,000 jobs and delivering more than $2.6 million in wages, according to the Richmond Chamber of Commerce. Like everyone across the region, Port Metro Vancouver appreciates the importance of the Fraser River to the environment. The approach we take is one of sustainable prosperity—one that takes

into account environmental, community and economic factors. As part of this, we have long implemented a thorough project review process that considers the views and opinions of all stakeholders—First Nations, residents, businesses and provincial and municipal governments —to ensure a high level of community consultation. Environmental initiatives such as our Habitat Enhancement Program allow us, in partnership and collaboration with the federal and provincial government, to maintain a balance between a healthy environment and future port development projects by creating and enhancing fish and wildlife habitats. Significant projects are underway on the Fraser River as part of the program, including the Glenrose Tidal Marsh and Westham Island Canoe Pass Tidal Marsh

Projects in Delta, the Macdonald Tidal Marsh project in Richmond, and the Point Grey Tidal Marsh project in Vancouver. Additionally, we have started a five-year plan known as the Fraser River Improvement Initiative to resolve the safety and environmental risks associated with derelict structures and vessels. The plan aims to reduce pollution, keep the river open to navigation and port activities, and improve the community’s enjoyment of the area. It’s with these initiatives and more that we believe we can achieve sustainable prosperity with benefits all across the Lower Mainland—driving forward a better environment and a quality of life we can all appreciate. Duncan Wilson Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility Port Metro Vancouver

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Editor: I wish to respond to a comment made by Brian Barnes concerning offleash dog parks. Mr. Barnes calls the 530 petitioners against the off-leash area in South Arm Park “whiners”. This not only displays a lack of respect for the opin-

ions of his neighbours but also a contempt for the democratic process. The petitioners have merely stated their stand and solidarity on the issue. Mr. Barnes seems to lack that insight and understanding. What may work for him in his neighbourhood may not

work for others in their neighbourhoods. The next time, Mr. Barnes has reason to complain about anything, by his own definition, he needs to tattoo the words “I AM A WHINER” on his own forehead. Donald Lee Richmond

A dangerous place to be a pedestrian Editor: Re: “Pedestrians walk sidewalks at their own peril,” Letters, Aug. 6. Letter writer J H Penner seems to grasp exactly what is wrong with the state of traffic is in Richmond. I have been a professional driver for more than 40 years and shudder every time I have to navigate the streets of Richmond in a commercial vehicle. Not only does one have to have a sixth sense in order to drive on the streets, they also need to have the patience of a saint. Steveston Highway is like a race track at all hours of the day or night. The RCMP do not do enough to enforce the rules of the road, as it seems to be of the attitude that is how things are in Richmond. The driv-

ers with the new driver decal speed through town as if the speed limit is more of a suggestion than the law. The tragic accident on Russ Baker way that took the life of a person waiting to cross the street was hit by a car displaying an N decal. It is about time that we put in place a dedicated traffic enforcement team like Vancouver, like Surrey and Delta that are running high visibility radar traps, more traffic stops and start enforcing the law. The new drivers have a N decal for a reason as they are not trained nor have the experience to control the cars in which they drive , many of which are of very high horsepower. Bruce Neil Richmond

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Editor: We have one of the finest ambulance services in the world, or did have. The women and men who serve us are some of the best trained and most dedicated. Other services from around the world have come to B.C. to copy our ambulance service. But the government has let it fall into ruin. The last time a 24-hour ambulance was added to the lineup in Richmond was in 1996 since that time our population has gone from 154,697 to 204,299 people. That is a change of nearly 50,000! That is nearly the entire population of Port Coquitlam.

Editor: With the building of that shamefully large edifice on Bayview, the house in which the Cannery restaurant has resided in for so many years going up for sale, and several other changes that I am hesitant to draw attention to, perhaps it would be justifiable to ask how much of the physical structure and character of a heritage community needs to be wiped away before it loses its justification for seeking official heritage status? Given the track record of Richmond’s government in regards to community planning and development I would be inclined to believe that it might not be that long before those who are currently trying to get heritage designation for Steveston would be well advised to shift their focus to some other worthy, more realistically achievable cause. Heritage? Who will give a darn when the development lobby and building contractors run the show! Ray Arnold Richmond

So the extra work falls on the capable shoulders of our fire department. While I have seen that nearly all of the fire halls have been replaced with nice new buildings I have not seen an additional truck added to the fleet. Sure council replaces the old trucks with new ones, but they have not increased the operational size of the department since the early 1990s. So the next time a politician is throwing a barbecue (on your nickel) or is out glad-handing for the next election, ask them where they stand on making Richmond as safe as it used to be back in 1996. Scott Stewart Richmond

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Editor: Carl Sagan, evolution proselytizing astronomer who died on Dec. 20, 1996 (aged 62), opens his famous 1980 book Cosmos with this sentence: “The Cosmos is all that is or ever was or ever will be.” This bold statement is not science, it is not objectivity, it is not a fact proven scrupulously by the scientific method! It is simply an expression of Sagan’s irrationality and his blind faith in his atheistic, materialistic, and evolutionist theories so zealously propagated by Sagan and other atheistic, evolutionist, anti-religious scientists and educators. These same evolution promoting scientists and educators have virtually stifled, eliminated and censored all debate and discussion on the validity of their evolutionist theories so that no challenge is allowed of these illogical, unproven and contradictory evolution theories at all levels of public education or the academy. This is amply demonstrated by Ben Stein in his 2008 film Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed. Here is how C.S. Lewis, that great Christian thinker, apologist and writer addressed this issue in one of his essays: “Let us begin by supposing that nature is all that exists. Let us suppose that nothing ever has existed or ever will exist except this meaningless play of atoms in space and time: that by a series of hundredth chances it has (regrettably) produced things like ourselves—conscious beings who now know that their own consciousness is an accidental result of the whole meaningless process and is therefore itself meaningless, though to us (alas!) it feels significant. “In this situation there are three things you might do. “(1) You might commit suicide. “(2) You might decide simply to have as good a time as possible. The universe is a universe of nonsense, but since you are here, grab what you can. Unfortunately, however, there is, on these terms so very little to grab— only the coarsest of sensual pleasures. You can’t except in the lowest animal sense, to be in love with a girl if you know (and keep on remembering) that all the beauties both of her person and of her character are a momentary and accidental pattern produced by a collision of atoms, and that your own response to them is only a sort of a psychic phosphoresence arising from the behaviour of your genes.

“(3) You might defy the universe.” Here is how word defy translates in a dictionary: “to challenge to a contest of any kind; to dare; to disregard openly, to make light off ; to resist; to baffle.” I would say C. S. Lewis was absolutely right in his assessment of how people today respond to meaningless and purposeless implication of such materialistic, evolution based theories of modern atheistic scientists. A few take option No. 1, like that great and talented comedian and actor, Robin Williams did recently. Many take option No. 2 and in their excess, lack of self-restraint and zeal to grab all the pleasures of life, burn themselves out or completely ruin themselves, physically, financially and spiritually! Many also take the path of option No. 3 and openly “defy the Universe”! I would restate this option as our vain attempt “to escape from reality” which is often unpleasant, uncomfortable and often terrifying in order to achieve some fleeting state of bliss, happiness or a state without pain or suffering.

C.S. Lewis shows in his writing that traditional Christianity has sensible, practical answers and solutions to offer. Before his death on Nov. 22, 1963 (the day President Kennedy was assassinated), C.S. Lewis went on to write many great books and essays such as Mere Christianity, That Hideous Strength, God in the Dock, The Abolition of Man, Christian Reflections etc. C.S. Lewis shows in his writing that traditional Christianity has sensible, practical answers and solutions to offer. He also shows that we are not just “products” of meaningless, purposeless, mindless, chaotic collision of atoms and energy over billions of years (evolution) but a creation of a loving, compassionate, merciful and forgiving Creator God who loves and values His creation and creatures that He has created. In fact God loved (valued) us so much that “He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life,” John 3:16. If Robin Williams had known that fact, he might have been a little bit less depressed than he was and as a result he might be alive today. Branko Popazivanov Richmond

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Political watchers may recall that this was the hill the NDP was prepared to die on this spring. It was going to be a farmland looting spree for right-wing property developers and all hope of “food security” would be dashed. As I attempted to explain at the time, the changes have little or nothing to do with ALR exclusions. Now a discussion paper poses a series of questions, some of which illustrate the need to bring farmland regulations up to date. The first one deals with restrictions on retail sales, a case study in arbitrary state control. There is a strict maximum floor space. A minimum one half of retail sales must be produced on that farm. Food packing, preparation and processing are similarly restricted. This requires multiple duplicate operations of questionable viability. It brings to mind Mao Tse Tung’s Great Leap Forward, where farmers all had little iron smelting furnaces out back to make tools. But I digress. “Amongst other things,” the discussion paper says, “lessening the restrictions on on-farm processing could allow the establishment of abbatoirs (large, small or mobile) on farms, to serve surrounding cattle, game or

changes open up 90 per cent of ALR land for “development.” It’s a hypocritical as well as a misleading statement, since a portion of her own Saanich farm property is rented to a successful craft gin distillery.

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farmers don’t have to plead for state permission to remain on their own property. Another exemption would “encourage the use of otherwise unfarmed land by existing or new farmers.” NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham, who circulated a photo of herself with a samurai sword in a theatrical “Kill Bill 24” campaign, continues to insist that these

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poultry farms.” Then there’s cheese, fruit juice and even medical marijuana products. And did you know that wineries and cideries are allowed on farmland but breweries, distilleries and meaderies aren’t? (Mead is made from honey, and doesn’t have to be drunk from a bronze mug while wearing a horned helmet.) Now that we’ve discovered that breweries don’t have to be giant urban industrial plants producing mediocre lager that all tastes the same, possibilities abound. On-farm wine and cider sales have similarly quaint retail space and product origin restrictions. The government proposes to allow sales of products not made on site, as long as they’re made in B.C. This could make more local retail beverage co-ops viable. Or it could spawn a wave of unregulated rural liquor stores that create chaos on country roads. You decide. On a more serious note, there are a couple of questions about changes to the newly created “zone two,” the Interior, Kootenay and North regions. One repeats the government’s intention to open up non-farm use rules to allow certain oil and gas service functions on farmland. This is to reflect the reality already on the ground in the Northeast. What other non-farm activities it may entail is not yet known, as the consultation and regional meetings continue until Aug. 22. There are proposals to bypass the Agricultural Land Commission for certain kinds of farmland subdivision in zone two. These are where the subdivided parcels are a quarter section (160 acres) or bigger, or where they are divided by a road or waterway. And finally there are proposed exemptions from ALC scrutiny of leases, to allow “intergenerational transfer,” so retiring

In London (where I am this week), newspapers are awash with stories about the HMRC (their Revenue Canada) investigating the tax avoidance plans of individuals who do Estate planning.

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Salmon returns not as simple as boom or bust

The plight of the Pacific salmon has been an important news story over the past few years, and often one of the big talking points is the small numbers that return to spawn every year. However, there is a lot more to the discussion than a single number. “When we’re talking about salmon returning, we’re actually talking about five species,” says Dr. Scott Hinch of the University of British Columbia. “Not all of them come back at the same time. It’s very species-specific as to when they return.” For example, the pink salmon return every second year to the Fraser River instead of every year, whereas the sockeye salmon, perhaps the most well-known species, returns each year. The other species of salmon in our Pacific waters are the coho, Chinook and chum, though the pink salmon is the most abundant, according to Hinch. “Pink salmon don’t require the same spawning and rearing habitat that other species do,” he says. “They don’t rear for long in fresh water, and they tend to head to the ocean shortly after the eggs hatch.” This has an effect on the size of the fish that travel to the ocean and thus their survival possibilities. Hinch points out that sockeye salmon tend to stay in the large lakes they’re born near for about a year, making them larger when they do start their migration to the

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The Pacific Salmon Foundation recently released the results of a four-year study looking at Sockeye salmon smolts during their migration to the ocean.

ocean. Another thing to keep in mind when looking at the number of salmon is their life cycle, which actually moves in a four-year rhythm for sockeye. “Every four years we see a really big run of sockeye,” Hinch says. “In 2010 we saw one of the largest runs of Fraser River sockeye in a century. Thus, four years later (in 2014), we’re expecting to see another abundant run, though exactly how abundant is unclear. In the third year of this cycle the run is still fairly big, but in years one and two, it is quite small. That cycle seems to persist.” Aside from these natural abundance cycles, there are a few things that contribute to a large or small return of a specific species of salmon, including the number of predators, poor health and poor feeding conditions which can be affected by climate patterns like El Nino. Year-to-year changes in ocean and freshwater conditions caused by global climate change are also affecting feeding, growth and predator numbers. The Pacific Salmon Foundation, in partnership with Hinch, UBC and Kintama Research, recently released the results of a four-year study looking at sockeye salmon smolts during their migration to the sea from their rearing area in Chilko Lake. This was the first-ever study to track wild sockeye smolts (young salmon that have begun changing from freshwater to saltwater fish) through their migration via acoustic tags. Through the study, they discovered that many of the smolts disappeared during the first few days of their migration, which Hinch attributes to predators. “The water there is very clear, and the predators are generally visual feeders,” he says. “Once they get through the clear water, survivorship during the remainder of their freshwater migration was very good.” The team followed the smolts over 1,000 kilometres to the northern end of Vancouver Island. “We were the first to track this stage in this number,” says Hinch, noting that as of this spring, over 2,000 fish were tagged. The Pacific Salmon Foundation is currently working on the Salish Sea Marine Survival Project in partnership with Seattle-based Long Live the Kings, another organization committed to the protection of wild salmon. The project looks at the factors affecting the survival of the young salmon in the Salish Sea, and will build off of the results of the Chilko study in their research. “We are trying to determine the limiting factors of salmon production,” says Foundation CEO Dr. Brian Riddell. “This is the largest initiative ever undertaken; there have been thousands of studies before, but no comprehensive study.” The project will focus on the Strait of Georgia, where the the abundance of coho and Chinook salmon are low. The Foundation notes that it’s at less than one-tenth of the levels seen in the past. For more information about the Pacific Salmon Foundation and the Salish Sea Marine Survival Project, visit www.psf.ca.

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A captivating Canadian read

Book Club Shelley Civkin

Ann Erikson’s High Clear Bell of Morning

hink globally. Read locally.

It’s true that the quantity of Canadian literature is a mere spit in the ocean compared to the vast array of titles written and published in the United States and elsewhere. But that certainly doesn’t diminish the high quality of literature coming out of the True North Strong and Free. So

next time you’re about to choose a book, read Canadian! On my recent vacation I brought along High Clear Bell of Morning by Ann Eriksson, who lives on Thetis Island. And while this novel is not exactly a barrel of laughs, it’s a thoughtful and captivating read. Ericksson tells the story of a young woman whose desperate slide into mental illness and addiction tears her life and her family apart. Ruby Taylor is a bright teenager who begins to hear voices. Her father Glen, a marine biologist, often takes Ruby on his boat to see the whales off the coast of Vancouver Island. Glen has a theory that the chemicals and toxins that are killing whales might also be what are making his daughter sick. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Following Ruby’s initial and frightening episodes of paranoia, her parents desperately try to get help for her, but the very medical system that claims to save people

only lets Ruby down. She gets admitted to the psych ward at the hospital time and again, only to discharge herself and end up on the streets with a needle in her arm. Filled with suspenseful scenes of Ruby’s terrifying transition from well-adjusted to deeply troubled teen, the reader is treated to a story that is both heartbreaking and fascinating. As is often the case, people with mental illness don’t always get the care they need, when they need it. And as Ruby slips away from her safe, secure life at home and into the terrifying world of stealing, drug addiction, homelessness and prostitution, her parents become desperate. Unfortunately their approaches to Ruby’s mental health are completely at odds, causing even more friction within their small family. Asked by her mother why she does hard drugs, Ruby simply says: “To feel something.” The prescription medications meant to keep her psychotic disorder in check, turn

her into a zombie, and Kenny, a guy she meets in her therapy group, takes advantage of her fragile state. What ensues is a torrent of disastrous choices that alienate her even further from those she loves. Ruby is eventually diagnosed with schizophrenia and it’s only a matter of time until her self-destructive behaviour destroys her entire family. There is, however, hope for Ruby by the story’s end. Other local B.C. authors you might enjoy are Daniel Kalla, Robin Spano, E.R. Brown, Harry Karlinsky, Nancy Lee, Bob Friedland, and Ben Nuttall-Smith. And that’s just the tip of the B.C. writers’ iceberg. A must-read, nonfiction book about schizophrenia in children is After Her Brain Broke by Susan Inman. Shelley Civkin is communications officer with Richmond Public Library. For other popular reading suggestions see Richmond Public Library's web site at www.yourlibrary.ca/ goodbooks.

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There’s a surefire way to know in the restaurant industry if you’re doing something right or wrong. All signs at Bamboo Express point to success, judging from the feedback Sandy Choi and her husband Raymond Rao receive each day from customers at their Blundell Centre location, at No. 2 Road and Blundell. “We have a lot of regular customers,” Choi said. “If our food is not good, people don’t come back.” Choi and Rao bought the business five years ago from the previous owner, who had run that location for more than two decades. Offering a simple selection of mainstay Chinese foods, Bamboo Express caters to the take-out customer, which comprise the vast majority of their business.

What’s their secret to success? They serve what people want and keep their prices low, more than competitive with other fast-food fare in the neighbourhood. On the big board that greets customers are a dozen options, all for under $4, from chow mein to chicken wings. A growing aspect of their business is large group meals, something they now specialize in. They offer large tray alternatives to their entire menu, catering to groups of 10 or more. Delivery is available after 4:30 p.m. daily on orders above $20. For those able to pick-up their food, there’s 10 percent discount on orders above $20.

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For more about Bamboo Express or to check out their menu, visit their website at bxpress.webs.com. Bamboo Express is located at 178-8180 No. 2 Rd., and can be reached at 604277-6666. The Asian eatery is open from 4 to 9 p.m. on Sundays and Mondays, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Thursday to Saturday.

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Many tears will be shed during Sunday fundraiser Noah Yelizarov Memorial Hockey Tourney marks its 10th year by Martin van den Hemel

“As life goes on, we create positive experiences and build new memories, and that’s what helps.” — Michael Yelizarov

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t’s been nearly a decade since he lost his son to a tragic accident overseas, but Michael Yelizarov still struggles to speak about Noah.

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“It is painful. It always will be,” he said, his voice trailing off. Noah Yelizarov, a Hugh Boyd graduate and midget hockey goaltender, was vacationing with three friends in Phuket, Thailand when a freak electrical accident claimed his life during a massive monsoon in October of 2004. He was 18. “As life goes on, we create positive experiences and build new memories, and that’s what helps,” Michael said. An annual fundraising event that takes place again this weekend that many people have worked months to organize, has certainly helped supplant the pain, he said. Michael, his wife Lori, and their son Jonathan, are inviting the public to attend the Sunday, Aug. 17 fundraiser at the Richmond Olympic Oval, where visitors will get to see some top-notch three-onthree hockey, perhaps see a celebrity or two, and hopefully participate in a silent auction or make a donation that will benefit a number of Lower Mainland charities.

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Sunday will mark the 10th annual Noah Yelizarov Memorial Hockey Tourney, a special milestone for the fundraiser established in honour of a special son, brother and friend. The event has raised nearly $200,000. “I couldn’t be more overwhelmed with all the support we’ve gained and keep gaining,” he said, noting the generosity of companies like Triple O’s and Donnelly Group. The Sunday fundraiser kicks off at noon, when play will begin in a three-on-three hockey tournament, which runs from 12:30 to 6 p.m. on two ice sheets. “It’s a lot of fun,” Michael said of watching semiprofessional and NHL prospects coming out to participate. “I would love to see more people come out.” That will be followed by a gathering on the plaza on the north side of the oval, where Triple Os will be serving up burgers and fries for dinner. Proceeds from the event are earmarked for Canuck Place, the B.C. Children’s Hospital, and Lower Mainland initiatives to feed hungry elementary school children, including Feed-U-Cate in Richmond. For more information about this weekend’s tournament, or to become a sponsor, visit noahmemorialhockey.ca.

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by Jeff Nagel Black Press The Insurance Corporation of B.C. is preparing to mail out 309,000 refund cheques ranging from $1 to $350 to optional auto insurance customers it overcharged since 2008. Wrong rates were used because of incorrect descriptions assigned years ago to many vehicles that are only now being fixed. The average customer who overpaid all six years will get a refund of around $108, ICBC spokesman Adam Grossman said. The cheques will begin to go out around Aug. 20. The average overpayment was $18 per year. The refunds plus interest being paid total nearly $38 million. Nearly 370,000 other motorists were undercharged because of the glitches. ICBC won’t go after them for the $53 million in lost revenue. The faulty vehicle descriptions affected only optional insurance, not basic rates. The refunds were calculated as part of two independent external reviews that checked millions of in-

surance transactions over the past six years. Auditors who examined ICBC’s handling of the issue concluded ICBC knew the problem was systemic as early as 2009 but management hid it from ICBC’s board of directors until mid-2013. Various fixes were contemplated but discarded, according to the auditors’ report. ICBC managers feared a solution might harm its relationship with brokers and that disclosure of inaccurate pricing would hurt ICBC’s business position against optional insurance competitors. The corporation ultimately opted to fix the errors and issue refunds as part of its sweeping $400-million technology upgrade program. The long-running overcharges were finally made public in April by Transportation Minister Todd Stone—only after he was directly questioned by the media. ICBC’s board had intended to wait until it had a refund strategy ready to roll out. Customers renewing their auto insurance since July have been required to update their vehicle’s descriptions, Grossman said. The error isn’t expected to recur because ICBC’s modernized system will pull the correct description from the vehicle identification numbers, instead of being entered manually by Autoplan agents.

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The Ford Focus is an affordable and underrated used compact car buy It got a major makeover for the 2008 model year: an all-new coupe (two-door) edition was introduced to complement the stalwart (four-door) sedan. Lamentably, however, the popular in Canada (but not in the US) wagon and (Euro-style) hatchback versions of Focus were discontinued. The ‘08 refresh of Focus included new front and rear body fascias, improved sound insulation, a redesigned interior and a new-tech multi-media upgrade. The ‘08 Focus is also an about 45-kg (100-lb) lighter overall and it’s the weight reduction measures included the elimination of a spare tire, which was replaced by an inflator kit. A real spare tire/wheel could be added as an option. An auto industry landmark was reached when Ford teamed up with Microsoft to offer a unique new multi-media system called Sync, which (for the first time) allowed control of digital music players and cellular phones with voice commands. In addition to the benefit of driver hands-free call taking, the Sync system can also translate text messages into voice messages. The ‘08 Focus, both coupe and sedan, came in S, SE and topline SES trims. The Sync system was a ($495) option with the SE trim level and standard with SES. On the downside, electronic stability control was not offered on any version of the ‘08 Focus. The most noticeable change from a driving perspective was the reduction in outside noise and chassis vibration. The quieter cabin is the result of sound deadening improvements that include the use of thicker glass. The steering column in this Focus is also mounted on a stronger crossbeam beneath the instrument panel, which helps eliminate vibrations. The only engine (in Canada) was a 2.0-litre, dual-overheadcam, 4-cylinder engine, which came with a new air intake and cooling systems. It produces 140-horsepower (4-horsepower increase over the ‘07) and fuel economy has been improved. The transmission choices were a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic. Fuel economy is 8.4 L/100km in the city and highway fuel economy is rated at a phenomenal 5.9 L/100km with the automatic. The manual transmission slightly increases city consumption and reduces highway consumption, so overall the rating is the same. Overall, the coupe performed better than the sedan in IIHS crash tests, as the sedan got lower scores in side impacts. All editions of the ‘08 Focus came with a new design of side curtain air bag that uses a “roll-fold” technology to protect occupants who are resting their heads against a window. The biggest change on the 2009 edition of the Ford Focus was the inclusion of electronic stability control as standard on the SES trim. It was also standard with a new SEL mid-level sedan trim and an option on lower trim levels. The coupe also got a sportier appearance package and a minor improvement in performance. Just minor tweaking of trim packages followed in 2010. In 2011, the coupe edition was discontinued. All of which was in preparation for an all-new Focus that arrived (with great fanfare) for the 2012 model year. If the budget is tight, a used Ford Focus can be an excellent vehicle choice.

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Easy does it when towing a trailer by Ian Harwood Towing a trailer for the first time can be stressful and backing up can bring out words you didn’t know you had in your vocabulary. For the beginner, the best thing to do to develop your skills is go to a large, empty parking lot and practice. The key fact to bear in mind before you start is that the trailer will move in the opposite direction of steering input when backing. Many people find it easier to position their hand at the bottom of the steering wheel; the trailer will go towards the same direction the hand travels. Do not rely on your mirrors, turn around and look at the trailer. When there is any chance of damage, use a spotter who can tell you to stop before damage occurs. Remember it will get easier with practice. Honest. The way you load the trailer can determine how easy you can tow it. While loading, keep in mind that the tongue weight should be 10 to 15 per cent of

the overall trailer weight. One of the main causes of trailer sway is not having a large enough percentage of trailer tongue weight compared to gross trailer weight. To help prevent the trailer from swaying back and forth, a few things can be done. Try placing heavier cargo in the front of the trailer, ahead of the trailer’s axle. Also centre the cargo left to right and use tie downs to keep the load from sliding. Trailer sway can also lead to a loss of vehicle control. When starting out with a new load on a trailer, make sure it will not sway by gradually increasing your speed in intervals until highway speed is reached. If the trailer does begin to sway, try adjusting the cargo and equipment accordingly and then repeat the test. Trailer sway can be a scary experience, especially if it is a large trailer. If this happens, do not panic. Take your foot off the accelerator and coast to a slower speed; avoid sudden movements of the steering wheel. Apply the brakes slowly when you are down

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Pathways Clubhouse lauded for its work Elmbridge Way clubhouse one of five B.C. charities to get four-star rating by Don Fennell Staff Reporter

ope resides at Pathways Clubhouse, an unassuming Elmbridge Way address where encouragement and opportunity come together to help repair lives shattered by mental illness. The clubhouse model helps members reclaim their lives through a supportive environment that focuses on an individual’s strengths and talents rather than their illness. But while centring on service, the Pathways Clubhouse remains relatively obscure to the greater community. That’s likely to change given the rare four-star rating the mental health advocacy group has just received from a charity watchdog. “I think in the past we haven’t really been out there a lot, telling the community of the work we do,” says executive director Dave

MacDonald. Pathways Clubhouse is the only Richmond organization to earn the four-star distinction—the highest distinction possible— from Charity Intelligence Canada, which ranks how charities spend their money and the work they do. Only 15 per cent of the charities across Canada have made the grade. “It’s pretty exciting,” adds Georgina Patko, resource development director at Pathways Clubhouse. “This study evaluates charities on behalf of philanthropists, looking for transparency in all their dealings. Only five charities in B.C. have received this recognition.” The concept of membership underpins every aspect of the community. Fountain House/ Clubhouse International, a pioneering organization that has created a successful model to help those suffering from mental illness to reclaim their lives and realize their potential through work and the support of a caring community, has also just been selected to receive the 2014 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize of $1.5 million. Pathways Clubhouse is one of 340 clubhouses in 32 countries. While an average of 75 members pass through its doors each

Strongly advocating that members should have the opportunity to return to paid employment, Pathways Clubhouse offers a transitional employment program for members while providing optimum support. day, Pathways has an average yearly membership of 375. Many of its members are also supported in a variety of community initiatives and a housing program. The organization also boasts an enviable record of using its donations wisely and still meet its service objectives. MacDonald proudly notes that it manages to garner the equivalent of $14 for every dollar it receives, whereas a good return in such a nonprofit venture is considered to be between $2 and $5. Strongly advocating that members should have the opportunity to return to paid employment, Pathways Clubhouse offers a transitional employment program for members while providing optimum support. See Page 26

Don Fennell photo Pathways Clubhouse executive director Dave MacDonald (left), member Andy Birch, and resource development co-ordinator Georgina Patko.

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

ISSUE NUMBER 23 AUGUST 2014

CALLING ALL BEACHCOMBERS! Help Keep our Beaches Pristine and Clean Vancouver International Airport is doing its part to protect and clean up the waterways that surround Sea Island by hosting the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup at Iona Beach. The Sea Island community will participate as Team YVR on Saturday, September 20, 2014. A free shuttle will help transport volunteers from the Templeton Canada Line station to the beach. Join the YVR Team for some good clean fun! Register by emailing community_relations@yvr.ca. To start your own team and for more information about the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, please visit www.ShorelineCleanup.ca.

Throughout the summer, connect with us online via Twitter @yvrairport using the hashtag #stayﬂy.

SEA ISLAND CYCLING IMPROVEMENTS CYCLING ON SEA ISLAND RECEIVED AN ADDED LIFT WITH THE RECENT WIDENING OF BIKE LANES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ARTHUR LAING BRIDGE. The upgrade is the latest in a series of improvements to Sea Island’s 24-km cycling network. Last year, a new Russ Baker Way pathway was added to offer safe bike access between YVR and Burkeville. The path also connects to Larry Berg Flight Path Park and features a commuter station with a bike pump and repair station. With extensive bike paths and lanes, parking and Canada Line access, Sea Island is a perfect destination for cycling for every level of enthusiast. Visit yvr.ca for maps of Sea Island’s different bike paths.

TAKE-OFF FRIDAYS The party continues every Friday throughout August at YVR! Enjoy a special YVR Take-Off Fridays parking rate of $5 for up to four hours in YVR’s Parkade. Join us for music, entertainment, special offers and fun!

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

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

ISSUE NUMBER 23 AUGUST 2014

Throughout the summer, connect with us online via Twitter @yvrairport using the hashtag #stayﬂy.

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

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Pathways has established young adult program From Page 23 Pathways staff and members secure entry-level positions in various Richmond and Vancouver businesses after which staff screen and learn the positions and train members in that job. If members are unable to work for whatever reason, Pathways will fill in. These placements are six to nine months and pay regular wages. Adopting a belief that a work environment provides focus for all parts of a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, members working at the clubhouse also follow a typical work day. Their work is also real and meaningful because it arises from the actual needs of the members and the clubhouse functioning. Besides its retail component and dealing with the public, employees at Costs, an acronym for Clerical Orientation Social Thrift Store Unit, are responsible for many office duties that help them gain valuable clerical skills. Additional responsibilities focus on accounting, bill paying, budgets, hiring and training. Members in this unit are also responsible for tours of the clubhouse, assisting new members to settle in, planning social programs in-house and in the community, and overseeing three weekly internal papers covering clubhouse-related matters. A food services unit ensures members have access to nutritious and affordable food. In addition to preparing daily meals, food services workers also plan the menus, shop for the groceries, serve the meals and set up the dining area. Open every day of the year, Pathways also recognizes that mental illness usually first occurs between the ages of 18 and 25 but that young adults seldom seek community-based treatment at this time because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening. A youth adult program has been established to help them though this difficult period. The clubhouse also has an extensive public education program that promotes understanding and awareness of mental illness and services available. For more information on Pathways, call 604-276-8834.

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Are gamers digitizing themselves to death? Richmond Addiction Services Society (is pleased to presenting a two-session series on Sept. 9 and 16 about the negative impact that screen usage can have on youth. Clinical counsellor, Benjamin Wong, will be speaking about problem video gaming, social media misuse, and the technophilic cultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impact on child development. The first evening will include an overview of video gaming as a behavior with potentially negative impacts on the userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health, dynamics that underlie problem video gamers, and interventions that support individuals and families who are affected by it. The second evening will offer some strategies on how to use screen technologies mindfully, as well as insight on how we can minimize the negative impact our technophilic culture can have on children and adolescents. Wong is a Richmond resident and has been with Richmond Addiction Services since 2008. Prior to this, he held positions in private educational and counselling settings. He advocates for parental involvement from as early as infancy in childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development, and in the usage of electronic screens to enhance learning, social skills, resilience and mental health fitness. Digitizing Ourselves to Death takes place at Richmond Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brighouse branch, 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 9 and 16. Admission is free, but RSVP is required. Email benjamin@ richmondaddictions.ca or call 604270-9220 ext.132.

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PRESCHOOL OPENINGS www.richmondchristian.ca For further information or to register your child, please phone 604-238-8080 or in-person at the Steveston Community Centre.

Applications for 2015-16 3 year old preschool accepted starting November 1st, 2014

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Sunshine M/T/W/Th PM 12:15-2:45pm, $250/month, 4 yrs This 4 day preschool will include ten theme months incorporating activities such as tennis, gymnastics, music, art and much more.

Moonbeams M/W/F AM 9:30am-1:30pm, $305/month, 4 yrs An adventure preschool offering special programming including out-trips, cooking, science, music, sports, and other exciting adventures. Parent participation on Fridays.

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Let your children grow in our licensed Kinderfun and Little Explorers programs. Morning and afternoon classes available. Subsidies available. Your child’s first school experience is very important. In our Preschools your little ones will thrive through a wide variety of learning opportunities.

CONTACT: Alexis Alblas, Preschool Coordinator 604.233.8399 aalblas@richmond.ca

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Cannery celebrates ‘monster’ sockeye run Known as the “Monster Cannery” when it opened in 1894 due to its immense size, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery has seen its share of the highs and lows of the fishing industry in the past 120 years. Today, the National Historic Site, tells the histories of our west coast fishing industry, including how sockeye salmon played an important role in building the historic village of Steveston, once known as “Salmonopolis”. 2014 marks the anticipated return of another massive sockeye run. Soon, the village of Steveston will once again burst into action, bringing the sights and sounds of the working fishing fleet’s comings and goings in the busy harbour. Executive director of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, Rebecca Clarke says, “You can feel the energy building in the village. Even casual visitors can’t help but sense it as the fishermen prepare their boats for the big catch. We are all waiting and hoping that the run will be as expected and that we will see a river of salmon at our front door like we did in 2010.” The Gulf of Georgia Cannery celebrates the sockeye’s return with new summer programming, continuing until Sept. 7.

For those who purchase their fresh salmon on Steveston Public Wharf, and just don’t know what do with them, our volunteers will clean your salmon for a donation to the Society. Look for the big red Gulf of Georgia Cannery tent to see if the ‘cleaners are in’. This program is available only during the commercial sockeye season. After getting their fish cleaned, visitors can meet experienced local fishermen to hear their stories and learn fishing skills, during Fish Tales talks and demos, offered every Saturday and Sunday, 2-4pm in front of the Cannery (subject to fishermen availability). There’s also the salmon taste challenge, where visitors can sample two different species of canned salmon, and see which they prefer! The taste challenge takes place every Saturday and Sunday, after the 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. guided cannery tours. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site of Canada is operated by the non-profit Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society on behalf of Parks Canada, to preserve and promote the history of Canada’s West Coast fishing industry. The cannery is at 12138 Fourth Ave. Call 604-664-9009 for details or see gulfofgeorgiacannery.com

Martin van den Hemel photo Sockeye from this week’s Fraser fishery were sold at Steveton Landing on Tuesday.

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sign me up Picnic at the museum this Sunday Celebrate Steveston Museum’s Picnic in the Past – Japan Style this Sunday, August 17 from noon to 4 p.m. Bring a blanket and picnic lunch, and enjoy the Japanese-inspired activities in the park surrounding the museum. Richmond’s own Tetsu Taiko will kick off proceedings with an athletic drumming demonstration. Afterwards, Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos, one of Canada’s leading shakuhachi bamboo flautists, will play his evocative music for all to hear. Visitors will also be encouraged to take part in a casual drop-in workshop where

they can learn how to tie a summer style kimono called a yukata, as well as try out some Japanese folk dancing steps. Throughout the afternoon, an origami master will teach those interested how to fold paper into various shapes – from cute animals to intricate figures. Children can challenge their creativity by making gyotaku, Japanese-style fish prints, and a cardboard version of koinoburi, a traditional carp-shaped windsock. For more information, call 604-7188439 or visit www.richmond.ca /stevestonmuseum.

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See raptors at Terra Nova this Sunday The popular Raptor Festival returns to Terra Nova Rural Park this Sunday. The event offers a chance to get up close to some of the remarkable birds of prey that make Richmond home. Interactive exhibits and activities are planned, including fly-

ing displays at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Last year, approximately 1,200 people flocked to the park for the event, hosted by the City of Richmond and sponsored by the Richmond Nature Park Society and the Vancouver Airport Authority.

Terra Nova Rural Park is located at 2631 Westminster Hwy. Follow the signs from No. 1 Road and Westminster Highway. There is no parking on site; pedestrian access only. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 604-718-6188.

Are you passionate about food security? If you’re passionate about ensuring access to nutritious, safe foods that are produced in environmentally sound and socially just ways, and you enjoy discussing the subject, you will want to join the Richmond Food for Thought Book Club. The Richmond Food Security Society has partnered with Richmond Public Library to offer the Food for Thought Book Club on the second Wednesday of every month from September to June. This free club meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Brighouse branch of Richmond Public Library in the Community Place room, 7700 Minoru Gate. Space is limited to twelve members and registration is required. To register, visit any branch of Richmond Public Library, call 604-231-6413 or register online at www.yourlibrary.ca/events. This program is offered in English. The Richmond Food Security Society has donated nearly $400 for the purchase of book club sets. Titles include: ·The Urban Food Revolution by Peter Ladner ·Silent Spring by Rachel Carson ·Bringing it to the Table by Wendell Berry “These sets of 10 books are now available for all our book clubs to borrow and enjoy,” said librarian Dinise Sizer. “The Richmond Food for Thought Book Club began in November 2013 and has been a huge success ever since,” added Sizer. “The Food for Thought Book Club was started as a way to engage community members on issues related to food security, and hopefully inspire them to take action locally,” said vice-president of the Richmond Food Security Society, Will Dunn. “The idea of using books to spark discussions about

the future of our community seemed natural, so when we approached the library they jumped at the chance to be part of this. The Food for Thought Book Club is a space for community members to learn, share and discuss the food security issues that matter to them,” added Dunn. The library provides space for the Food for Thought Book Club to hold their meetings and they coordinate registration. In return the Richmond Food Security Society has donated book sets, and they facilitate the discussions. Everyone has the chance to share their thoughts and contribute. The Food for Thought Book Club offers people the chance to learn about food security issues, read books on topics that matter, and strengthen their understanding of issues they care about. It benefits the community as well, since the books used for the Food for Thought Book Club are also available to the public. The society’s mandate is “to ensure that all people in the community, at all times, have access to nutritious, safe, personally acceptable and culturally appropriate foods, produced in ways that are environmentally sound and socially just.” “We can only achieve that mandate in partnership with our community, and collaborating with the library seems like the perfect way to build community,” added Dunn. Some of the books read by the club since it started include: ·Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser ·The Urban Food Revolution by Peter Ladner ·Silent Spring by Rachel Carson ·Bringing it to the Table by Wendell Berry ·Salt Sugar Fat by Michael Moss ·Cooked by Michael Pollan.

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A group of youth collected more than 100 boxes of everyday essentials that are earmarked for those who need them most.

Youth collect lifeboxes for families and people in need A group of youth from AzZahraa Islamic Centre on No. 5 Road has collected more than 100 boxes of everyday essentials that are earmarked for those who need them most. Called the Lifebox Campaign, the effort was introduced by Who is Hussain, an international organization based out of London, England dedicated to sharing with the world the heroic personality of Hussain ibn Ali, who was raised by his grandfather

Muhammad, the last prophet of Islam, in a family famed for their values of equality, love and peace. During Ramadan, the holy Islamic month of fasting which ended in late July, the centre organized the filling of cardboard lifeboxes with everyday essentials, from non-perishable food items, personal hygiene products and unused clothing, according to organizer Ali Reza Ladak Meghji.

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“Children, parents and grandparents alike all took part in what proved to be an enriching altruistic effort,” Meghji said. “A total of 155 lifeboxes were assembled and with the assistance of the Helping Families in Need Society, all the boxes will be delivered to needy families, new immigrants, single mothers on income assistance or women from transition houses.” —Martin van den Hemel

Artists of all ages and abilities are encouraged to share their vision of the great places, experiences and activities that make Richmond unique. Submissions will be accepted until Sunday, September 28, 2014. Contestants can use a broad range of artistic mediums to bring their potential street banner designs to life. Entries from the following visual art forms will be accepted: collage, painting, illustration, printmaking, digital art and photography. Contest submissions must reflect one of the following themes: •Parks and Nature •Transportation •Active living •Arts •Culture and heritage •City Centre •Community Up to 12 winning designs will be selected this fall. These designs will be produced into one thousand street banners and will be installed throughout Richmond’s downtown core on walking paths and main roadway entrances to our City. These ban-

ners will fly throughout the city from March 2015 through March 2016. By popular demand, the public voting process will be back this year. From October 1 to 17, all contest entries will be posted to the City of Richmond’s Facebook page. The community will be encouraged to ‘like’ their favourite designs. The top two designs with the most ‘likes’ will be produced into banners. The remaining winning entries will be selected by a panel of community volunteer judges. Winning designs will be revealed at a special unveiling ceremony in Council Chambers in early March 2015. Contest winners will be awarded a $300 honorarium along with a fullsized banner featuring their winning submission. For complete contest rules and guidelines, please visit www. richmond.ca/banners. Richmond’s Street Banner Contest is part of the broader Partners for Beautification initiative, which encourages community members to become involved in the beautification of their city. For more information on Partners for Beautification, visit www.richmond.ca/parks/about/ beautification.

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Mayors â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;foolishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to join TransLink board Politicians take director seats on board they once spurned by Jeff Nagel Black Press Metro Vancouver mayors have voted to send two representatives to sit as paid directors on the otherwise appointed and unelected TransLink board, reversing their previous rejection of the offer by the province. The chair and vice-chair of the TransLink mayorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; councilâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton and New Westminster Mayor Wayne Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;will take the two new seats on the usually nine-member professional board, which grows to 11 directors. Joining the closed-door deliberations of the board will give the two mayors more insight and perhaps some influence, but not the restoration of full control over TransLinkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget by elected reps that Metro mayors have repeatedly demanded. It was that insistence as well as a fear of being co-opted that led them to reject the provincial offer of two board seats in 2012. The latest changes to TranLink governance by the province this spring gives mayors control over executive pay and TransLinkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long-term vision, while the annual budget and operational control remains with the board. Walton said most mayors feel itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to take the seats and try to work co-operatively with both the board and the province, which is supposed to name its own two directors to the board in January. Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan calls it a mistake. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a foolish move,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to happen is the mayorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; council is going to be blamed for each and every thing that happens at TransLink.â&#x20AC;? Corrigan said mayoral directors might be lobbied by other mayors for transit upgrades in their cities, possibly in exchange for votes to

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aticâ&#x20AC;? but now says heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;indifferentâ&#x20AC;? to it, did not vote on the issue during the July 29 closed-door meeting of the mayorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; council. Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore said Walton has until now received $5,000 a year for his work chairing the mayorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; council and Wright got nothing as vice chair, adding directorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pay for serving on the board will now more appropriately compensate them for the work they put in on TransLink matters. Moore said it was time to take the seats to try to â&#x20AC;&#x153;bridge the gapâ&#x20AC;? with the province on issues such as the expected TransLink referendum on transit expansion, which requires a shared vision by mayors, the province and other partners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give it a shot itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tough for us to say itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not working,â&#x20AC;? Moore said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If it works, great. If it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve tried our best to make it work.â&#x20AC;? Walton said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hopeful the TransLink board will become more open and make fewer decisions in camera.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have to be part of the secrecy that has been the hallmark of the TransLink board since the provincial government made the legislative changes.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Derek Corrigan

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Here comes the world, again Home to long track speed skating in 2010, Richmond Olympic Oval hosting inaugural TAFISA World Martial Arts Games Sept. 3 to 7 by Don Fennell Sports Editor The world is returning to Richmond next month for one of the biggest sporting events since it hosted long track speed skating at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The Association for International Sport for All (TAFISA) is joining forces with the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation on the inaugural TAFISA World Martial Arts Games Sept. 3 to 7. “In terms of prestige and significance to the martial arts community, this is huge. It’s essentially like their Olympic Games,” says Aran Kay, program manager at the Richmond Olympic Oval. The 700 athletes representing 30 countries needed to qualify for the Games based on previous tournament results. And just as in the Olympics, participants are registered by their country as a team and not as individual athletes. Additionally, gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded for the top three placings in each event. The martial arts community has hosted a world games before, but this is the first time TAFISA has organized such an event. It has also earned patronage from the International Olympic Committee. “There’s hope that with rules and regulations in place maybe one day an application can be made to include

some of these events in the Olympics, that aren’t currently represented. But that’s a long way down the road,” says Kay. The first of its kind, the Games will encompass a martial arts festival that combines interactive demonstrations followed by a competition event that will showcase the martial arts athletes. The demonstrations, on Sept. 4, will allow the public to learn more about each event and actually access lessons in the different disciplines, says Kay. A few members of the Vancouver Whitecaps Football Club, who are into the martial arts, are also expected to attend the events and hand out some medals. They’ll also be available to sign some autographs. “With 30 countries involved, we’re on a pretty tight schedule,” says Kay. Tickets are available at richmondoval. ca. A media sponsor, The Richmond Review is giving away a grand prize package to see some of the best martial artists in the world compete. The package includes four three-day passes to the Games, four VIP game packs to see the Whitecaps, four Whitecaps autographed posters, four one-month passes to the Richmond Olympic Oval and a chance to meet a Whitecaps player at the Games. Enter online at richmondreview.com. Click on contests. Entry deadline is Aug. 25.

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Kickboxing (above) is just one of the many forms of martial arts in the inaugural TAFISA World Martial Arts Games Sept. 3 to 7 at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

Games facts •The inaugural World Martial Arts Games, presented by the Association for International Sport for All and the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation, will be held Sept. 3 to 7 at the Richmond Olympic Oval. •The Games are the first of their kind, encompassing a martial arts festival that combines interactive demonstrations followed by a competition event that will showcase 700 athletes from 30 countries around the world. •Federation championships are scheduled for Sept. 3 and 4, the latter featuring all-day interactive demonstrations. Weigh-ins will also be held Sept. 4. •Opening ceremonies will be held on the evening of Sept. 5, followed by under-13 competition during the day. •Forms and self-defence competition for athletes 13-plus will be held Sept. 6. •Sparring and grappling for athletes 13-plus will be held Sept. 7, which will be followed by closing ceremonies. •Tickets are $30 for a three-day pass and $15 for a one-day pass. More information is available at richmondoval.ca.

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Bring the family to see the stunning show cars, shop in the best marketplace, meet the great local businesses and take in the shows by Elvis, The Seattle Cossacks Motorcycle Stunt team and more. There will be music, lots of food including In-N-out Burger, and plenty of excitement all day in beautiful downtown Langley. Did you know? The Langley Cruise-in is a not-for-profit charitable organization that benefits charities and foundations right in our community. Please donate kindly during the show!

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Richmond adult soccer season set to begin after Labour Day leagues in the province, Valenzuela also marvels at the talent pool that shows no signs of thinning. And at the head of the pack are the All Blacks, returning as runners-up in last year’s Provincial Cup after sweeping the league’s regular-season titles and championships a year ago.

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Ask the Experts Q: My loved one did not want a funeral.

Q: Do Chiropractors help with neck pain?

Family and friends want to honour a life lived. Do I have other options?

A: There are many different types of services or celebrations to suit all preferences. Traditional, Memorial or Graveside have been most common historically however as trends change, so has funeral service. While we still proudly offer the traditional style of funeral service, we can also tailor a celebration to suit your needs. These include such events as an Evening or Afternoon to Remember. We can offer a master of ceremony and cocktail style reception with a toast to a life well lived. Favorite music played and keepsake bookmarks given to all guests with a favorite family recipe. While this is just one example, the possibilities are absolutely endless. Let us help you to customize your “Toast To A Life Well Lived”. For more information or for a free copy of the Family Registry, please contact Richmond Funeral Home at 604-273-3748.

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Fertility experts have recently shown that for women trying to conceive poor oral health can affect the time to pregnancy. Dr. Roger Hart, professor of Reproductive Medicine at the University of Western Australia (Perth) has stated that “gum disease might be one of several factors that could be modified to improve the chances of pregnancy.” In a randomized controlled study of 3,737 pregnant women they found women with gum disease took two months longer to conceive than women with healthy gums. They also concluded that gum disease has a similar negative influence on fertility as obesity

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Great question. Firstly, your wood-burning fireplace should be in good working condition and have a safe chimney. The easiest way to determine if your fireplace and chimney are ready to switch to gas is to have a certified Chimney Sweep clean all soot and debris from the flue and firebox. During this process they can note if any deficiencies are present. If so, they need to be corrected. Once you are ready, gathering details such as firebox opening size, chimney height, and location of gas will allow us to narrow down choices available in our showroom (pictures are great too!). We can work with your finishing wish list and match style choices such as contemporary burners versus traditional designs or heat producing versus decorative appliances.

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Several clinical studies have linked periodontal disease in pregnant women with increased likelihood to deliver babies with low birth weight or giving birth to pre-term babies compared to mothers with healthy gums. In their new clinical recommendations, both the American Academy of Periodontology and the European Federation of Periodontology recommend pregnant women maintain their oral health.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recently released a statement (2013) encouraging pregnant women to sustain their oral health and recommended regular dental hygiene treatment during pregnancy.

Yes, chiropractic care is very helpful with most causes of neck pain. Your first visit to my office involves a complete health assessment including 3 computerized spinal nerve scans. Once, your examination is complete I can determine if your neck pain is a chiropractic spinal alignment problem. Most of the time – it is!! If not you will be referred to someone who can help you. Chiropractic care aims at correcting misalignments of the spine and improving nerve flow to the body. Chiropractic adjustments help the body restore normal health, muscle tone, posture and energy naturally. Chiropractic care is one of the most effective ways of improving neck pain.

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Understanding rabies can protect pets The benefits of warm weather are numerous and include the opportunity to spend long hours outdoors enjoying the fresh air. Increased time spent outside, whether at parks, beaches or right in one’s own backyard, means a greater likelihood of coming into contact with wildlife. Just as people are anxious to frolic in the nice weather, so, too, is nearby wildlife. Chance encounters between people, pets and wildlife are generally uneventful. However, should such encounters

include a rabid animal, the consequences can be grave. The rabies virus affects the central nervous system, causing disease in the brain and eventually death. Without prompt treatment, death can occur rather quickly. Lyssavirus rabies, the rabies virus, typically enters the body of a human or other animal through a bite or scratch from an infected animal. Saliva from infected animals and bat guano also may transmit rabies to humans in certain circumstances. Racoons, skunks, foxes,

woodchucks, and bats have been known to transmit rabies, while small mammals, such as squirrels, rats, mice, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, chipmunks, rabbits, and hares, are only rarely infected with rabies and have not been known to cause rabies among humans in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say initial symptoms may be difficult to recognize because the fever, headache and general discomfort common to rabies infections

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are similar to those of many other illnesses. As rabies progresses, anxiety, paralysis, excitation, hallucinations, hypersalivation, and agitation can develop. A person exposed to rabies should ideally be treated within 12 to 48 hours for the best outcome. Treatment for pets can vary. Dogs that have not been vaccinated and cats that were exposed to a rabid animal are often euthanized immediately. Otherwise, the pet may be placed in strict isolation and observed for six months. Dogs and cats that receive a rabies vaccine are typically kept for observation for 45 days. Animals with expired vaccinations will be evaluated on a case-bycase basis, according to the CDC. Rabies has been a problem for centuries. The term “rabies” is a Latin word meaning “madness or rage.” Ra-

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franchise is prepared to make year in and year out to help young hockey players advance. For many of those years the chief architect has been Richard Petrowsky, the team’s sagacious general manager who also spends a considerable amount of time scouting for talent. See Page 39

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Quick-study Graduates move up to Premier In the Premier Division, AC Richmond is returning with a young squad that should be improved and is ex-

pected to challenge for at least one of the top two spots. The Athletics will continue to show a strong presence as well.

Also moving up are the Graduates., a very focused group that just a few seasons back were still competing in youth soccer (at least many of the players on the team were) and should prove to be a formidable challenger for division honours too. “I’m looking forward to seeing how they do. Last year they went

undefeated in First Division,” said league president Steve Valenzuela. Meanwhile, the race in First Division this season should be tight as the Clippers and Club Ireland Celtic both return. Jade Unicorn and Marine Drive Collision have both been promoted to First Division after taking the top two spots in Second Division last year.

The Masters Division is also back with seven teams, but Valenzuela is confident the competition level is increasing and should make for some great games this year. The league also welcomes a new team to the fold. Heart FC is led by Colin D’Souza who played with the Jugadores CF I team a year ago.

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Acquisition of Alalouf solidifies goaltending Training camp notes All training camp sessions are being held at Minoru Arenas, with the Sockeyes’ lone exhibition game versus Aldergrove Kodiaks (the defending Pacific Junior Hockey League champions) also Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 9—9:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.

TRAINING SESSIONS Aug. 17—8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 19—8:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. Aug. 21—8:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. 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.

DEFENCEMEN: Jordan Andrews Kyle Dion Kyle Hoffman Ryan Jones Trevor Lima

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Petrowsky has had to be swift again this offseason to replenish a lineup that last season finished with the best overall record (345-3-2) in the Pacific International Junior Hockey League and came within a single victory of winning another playoff banner. As the team prepares for its annual training camp, opening Sun-

CAMP ROSTER GOALTENDERS: Nathan Alalouf Adam Cronier Kurt Russell

FORWARDS: Matthew Bissett Mac Colasimone Brett Gelz Troy Kaczynski Liam Marcoux Daniel Oakley Tyler Paterson Ken Takahashi Evan Thomas Gunnar Wegleitner

day evening at Minoru Arenas, change is apparent. Only seven players who suited up last season are slated to return—defencemen Trevor Lima and Jordan Andrews, forwards Troy Kaczynski, Mac Colasimone, Daniel Oakley, Matthew Bissett and goaltender Kurt Russell. Taking nothing away from Russell (who

Matthew Hoekstra file photo Richmond Sockeyes will face Aldergrove Kodiaks in their only exhibition game Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Minoru Arenas. Aldergrove edged Richmond in Game 7 of last year’s Pacific Junior Hockey League playoff championship series.

went 9-2-1 last season in a back-up role to starter Kootenay Alder), or promising rookie Adam Cronier, the Sockeyes—recognizing the importance of the goaltending— added to the position

this week by acquiring Nathan Alalouf from the Osoyoos Coyotes of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League for future considerations. The Vancouver Canadians’ Major Midget League

starter two seasons ago, the 18-yearold played a pair of exhibition games last season for the Western Hockey League Saskatoon Blades before being re-assigned and playing 15 games

for Osoyoos. “Acquiring Nathan gives us an upgrade in goal. Anytime you can improve your goalies it is a good thing,” said Petrowsky. Hopeful his work will again produce an-

other championship contender, Petrowsky is at this point cautiously optimistic. “We will see what we look like on Sunday, when camp starts,” he said.

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Springbank writes a Novella in West Coquitlam By Kerry Vital

A novella is referred to as a collection of short stories, but now homeowners can be part of a story at Springbank Properties’ Novella, a development designed for homeowners looking to write the next chapter in their lives. The unique concrete mid-rise building in West Coquitlam

is perfect for a savvy buyer looking for their ideal home in the best location in the neighbourhood. With 77 boutique homes and stunning interiors, the development has been designed with expansive window walls to maximize natural light. The floor plans are open and efficient, with plenty of space for living, entertaining or relaxing. Springbank is also offering an appliance package

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that has been tailored to offer the very best appliances from respected leaders in the industry for every resident. Homeowners will be within easy walking distance of the new Evergreen Line’s Burquitlam Station and other urban amenities, but will be able to leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind when they return home to their quiet, relaxing retreat. Novella will be just steps from Burquitlam Park with its variety of amenities, including a playground, lit tennis courts and basketball courts. Springbank Properties is an established developer that has been building quality and intimate communities throughout Greater Vancouver since 2002. They are proud to be working with one of Vancouver’s top architectural firms (Rositch Hemphill) and an expert in concrete multi-family construction (Ventana) to bring you Novella Living. Novella is coming this fall. Register now to find out more information at www.novellaliving.com.

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Interior designer Jillian Harris has returned to design the PNE Prize Home for the third year, and this year has taken inspiration from Kelowna. The house will be re-located there once a winner has been named next month.

PNE celebrates 80 years of the Prize Home Lottery By Kerry Vital

The PNE Prize Home is an iconic part of the annual Fair, and this year’s home is truly spectacular. The Prize Home has been designed by Jillian Harris for the third year. Harris, who has starred on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, hosted Canada’s Handyman Challenge and is the current co-host of Love It or List It Vancouver, drew inspiration from her passion for Kelowna, her current home. Once the winner is announced, the home will be transported to an estate-sized lot on Kelowna’s Kirschner Mountain. The 3,000-square-foot home, built by Britco, is worth about $1.3 million, with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. “Explore the 2014 PNE Prize Home, and you’ll find it open and bright with a fresh,

neutral palette accented with rustic surprises,” says Harris. “Each room is designed with touches to soften the space and create a welcoming and cozy atmosphere that is ideal for casual living. I can’t wait to present the home to this year’s winner, and welcome them home to my favourite destination!” One of the highlights of this year’s Prize Home is the dining and wine room, with tons of space for your favourite bottles and gathering around the table with friends and family. Casual living is the hallmark of the home, and there are plenty of places to relax. The master bedroom opens onto a huge patio that wraps around much of the upper floor, and the ensuite is spa-like, with a large soaker tub and separate shower. Downstairs, the kitchen island doubles as a breakfast bar, and there is plenty of space to fulfill all of your gourmet dreams.

“This home is really about lifestyle,” says PNE spokesperson Laura Ballance. “It’s about engaging with family and friends, and reflecting why we as British Columbians love living in this province.” This year marks the 80th anniversary of the home giveaway, and to celebrate the PNE Prize Home Lottery will give away a special edition Corvette, plus five luxury trips, 11 cars or cash draws, three early bird draws and the 50/50 draw. “The PNE was the first to do a destination resort home prize,” says Ballance. “We always want to do something different.” The furniture and accessories are also part of the home, from Lane Home Furnishings. The winner will also receive Jenn-Air and Maytag appliances from Coast Wholesale Appliances, an outdoor living package from Coast Spas Lifestyles and a $2,500 grocery

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 6

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 42

LOST AND FOUND

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FOOD & APPLIANCE PRODUCT SAMPLERS Need To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People & Create Extra Income? Try part-time work as a Food Demonstrator 6 - 10 days a month in local grocery, drug and department stores. Job Description: You must be a go-getter able to work on your own who enjoys talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults. Availability: contracts would consist of 2-3 days on Fri. Sat. and/or Sun. (must be able to work all 3 days) from 11-5 or 6. Requirements: • Fully fluent in English • Own a car to carry supplies • Be well groomed & bondable • Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores. • Have or would get a Food Safe certificate Pay starts at $11.00/hr. Training provided in North Burnaby. Call JMP Marketing 604.294.3424 ext. 30 JMP Marketing Services BC’s largest demo company since 1979

PRODUCTION WORKERS Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group, is currently looking for Part-Time Production Workers to work at our Delta - Vantage Way 24/7 production facility. This is an entry level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of newspaper & related advertising supplements. REQUIREMENTS: • Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience is preferred • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced enviro. performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift 35lbs. & stand for long periods of time • Ability to work co-operatively in a diverse, team-based enviro. • Must be reliable & dependable • Excellent communication skills & detail oriented • Completion of high school • Must have own transportation This P/T position has a variety of afternoon & graveyard shifts (Mon - Fri). The incumbent must be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice.

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The Kronier family recently donated $10,000 to the Richmond Public Library Endowment Fund held by the Richmond Community Foundation. Photo From left: Peter Kafka, Library Board Chair; Kim Streit; Carolyn Convey; Betty Kronier; Lorraine Palmer; Linda Chrystal; Pat Watson, Chair, Board of Directors, Richmond Community Foundation.

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