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New facility will barge four million tonnes of coal in the South Arm
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by Matthew Hoekstra
A former newspaper box has been given a new life on a residential street in Richmond. Carolyn Hart and her family have transformed the box into a micro-library she calls the Lassam Road Children’s Library. “This is a natural extension of my ongoing work to promote childhood literacy. I want every child in Richmond to love reading and to enjoy easy access to great books,” said Hart in an e-mail. Located outside her home at 10520 Lassam Rd. in Steveston, the library is home to a variety of children’s books—from board books to novels—and free to use for young book lovers. Hart, a teacher who has developed and taught literacy programs at local community centres and libraries, said readers are welcome to simply borrow a book, or take a book home and replace it with another. Library users dropped off a handful of new titles yesterday, including Pooh’s Grand Adventure and a Disney’s The Perfect Dress. “Over the summer, we have scoured thrift stores from Tsawwassen to the Okanagan in order to make sure we have a good selection of appealing books for a wide range of children,” said Hart, who also writes about books for children and young adults on her website storytimestandouts. com. “We are also very grateful for donations of gently used books. Books will rotate through the library so the collection will change regularly.” The venture follows the lead of small neighbourhood pop-up libraries in Vancouver—a trend believed to have started in Wisconsin by Todd Bol. In 2009 Bol installed a wooden box on his front lawn in the shape of a one room schoolhouse as a tribute to his mother—a former school teacher who loved reading. He filled it with books, and a movement was born.
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New playground to be a place for all Scheduled to begin construction next month, new accessible playground at McNeely is four years in the making
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by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter It’s taken nearly four years, but Amanda Bostik’s vision of building an accessible playground for all children, including her daughter Gemma, is now within reach. Construction of the project is scheduled to begin next month at the field shared by Kathleen McNeely Elementary School and King George Park just east of Cambie and No. 5 Road. And although Bostik has raised $42,000 toward the project, as well as received a $30,000 matching rubber surface grant, she’s still hoping to do more to remove barriers for children with mobility challenges. The City of Richmond had budgeted $75,000 to replace the playground near McNeely, but thanks to Bostik’s efforts and the generosity of local residents, organizations and the business community, the budget now tops $160,000. The new playground will have a new $60,000 rubber surface, a series of wheelchair accessible ramps, along with a roller slide and disc swing. It will also feature a multi-sensory music station and sensory panels. Bostik would like to add a couple of other pieces to the project, and is continuing her fundraising efforts at tinyurl.com/PlayforAll. “We have come so far with the playground that raising some additional funds will help with a few extras that are needed, like a ground-level sensory panel, benches and perhaps another small piece of equipment.” Gemma was born in February of
Martin van den Hemel photo Gemma Bostik, 4, can’t access most local playgrounds because she has limited mobility. Her mother, Amanda, has been working to change that.
2010 with a rare neuromuscular disorder and has been wheelchair bound. After 10 months in hospital, she made her first trip home and Bostik was excited to bring her to the local parks, only to discover the barriers that make current playground inaccessible to those with mobility challenges. “Witnessing my daughter’s tears at playgrounds has motivated me to keep going and it is wonderful being so close to seeing this dream of inclusive play in our city come true,” Bostik said. “At that time I knew that something needed to be done so that all children, parents and grandparents in our community with mobility challenges would have a place they too could participate in play and no longer sit on the sidelines.”
With work slated to start next month, Bostik said she’s excited. But her fundraising efforts wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of her family, friends, the general public, local organizations and the business community, she said. A pub night and silent auction at O’Hares Pub raised $5,000, a fundraiser and donations from Maki Performance raised $7,000, and the CKNW Orphan’s Fund grant was worth $5,000, as was a contribution from Richmond Rotary Club. Money was also raised from Richmond Chinatown Lions Club, Richmond Lions Club, Motts Electric, South Arm United Church, Steveston Maternity, M&M Meats barbecue and Save-on-Foods Ironwood branch’s barbecue, as well as Pet Food n More
Garden City. “The community’s been great,” she said. Bostik is looking forward to bringing Gemma to the park, along with the latest addition to the family, Ruby, who is 15 weeks old. “Gemma is doing phenomenal,” Bostik said, adding that Gemma continues to amaze doctors. Gemma has been able to come off her ventilator for trial periods, and has started to use a walking wheeler. “She’s gaining strength and doing well.” Bostik said aside from raising the money for the playground, she feels her efforts have raised awareness about the need to build fully accessible, barrierfree playgrounds in the future. “What was considered accessible wasn’t accessible,” she said.
‘They railroaded through the project,’ says Steves From Page 1 Richmond council rejected the plan last December, urging port officials to study impacts to human health, river operations and local farmland. “I don’t understand why they’re risking tragedy or some sort of disaster event on the Fraser River for a $15-million investment for a coal facility,” said Johnston. “(Port officials), in the report, say there’s no unacceptable risks. Well they’re using the word risk again, just like they did with the jet fuel situation. I don’t understand even on an economic basis why they want to do that.” Council voted to send letters to port and senior government officials to reiterate Richmond concerns. Richmond staff told council some steps will be taken to
Infestations temporarily close two restaurants
Harold Steves says public hearings have been a ‘sham.’
reduce coal dust from barges passing by Richmond—such as not operating when winds exceed 40 km/h—but noted there’s no monitoring requirements and no clear spill response strategy. Coun. Evelina HalseyBrandt said the lack of public consultation on health
impacts is disappointing. “It’s unfortunate that the health concerns of the Lower Mainland were not taken into consideration,” she said. Coun. Harold Steves said citizens are being left with one way to challenge port decisions: the courts. Ecojustice launched a Federal Court challenge this week of Port Metro Vancouver’s approval of the coal terminal, arguing the port was wrong to decide the project would have no significant adverse effect on the environment. The notice of application for the lawsuit argues the burning in Asia of the four million tonnes of U.S. thermal coal that the project will ship each year will be equivalent to one per cent of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. “They railroaded through the project for the Fraser Sur-
rey Docks, in spite of climate change, and so the citizens are taking them to court,” said Steves. Another court clash is coming in B.C. Supreme Court, where Fraser Surrey Docks is challenging Metro Vancouver’s authority over air quality on federal port lands. A third court challenge involving the port belongs to the citizens’ group VAPOR, which has filed a petition against the environmental approval of a jet fuel pipeline and tank farm. “It’s pretty serious when the only avenue you have with Port Metro Vancouver is to take them to court, because all of the public hearings they’ve had have been a sham,” said Steves. “If you can’t offer alternative suggestions, what kind of consultation is that? That’s the way the port operates. They
make up their minds on it, and you can comment…and then they go ahead and do it anyway.” Coun. Linda Barnes said the port has become more powerful than it should be. “The federal government has really laid upon the idea that (the port) can create the project, approve the project and they can also carry out the project. Really there’s no organization or political group to oversee Port Metro Vancouver.” One result is a new coal terminal on the Fraser River—a project American port cities previously rejected. Barnes challenged residents to get involved by writing their MP—Kerry-Lynne Findlay in Delta-Richmond East, and Alice Wong in Richmond— whose Conservative government is the port’s regulator. —with files from Jeff Nagel
Two Richmond eateries were each closed for more than a day due to a pest infestation and unsanitary conditions. Kyung Bok Palace Restaurant, at 720-5300 No. 3 Rd., was the subject of a routine inspection and was ordered closed Tuesday, Sept. 9 "due to an active rodent infestation and unsanitary conditions," according to Vancouver Coastal Health. "Rodent droppings and chewed up styrofoam were observed throughout the facility in dry storage and in the main kitchen, on equipment, plates and carts," according to a food establishment inspection report (tinyurl.com/ KyungBok) Rodent droppings were found on the dry storage area's racks and floors, on a wire rack shelf with plates, in the kitchen, boiler room, and in the broken refrigerator across from the boiler room, among other places. “The previous three pest control reports indicate an increasing trend of more rodents being caught. Most recent report, Sept. 8, 2014, indicates five mice were caught,” the inspection report states. Fruit flies were also observed throughout the facility and a foot of ice had accumulated in the reach-in fridge. There was a heavy accumulation of grease noted around the deep fryer and the grill, grime on walls and floor joints, soot and grease on the wall and sink near the dishwashing area. Kyung Bok was permitted to re-open on Thursday, Sept. 11. Top Chiu Chow Cuisine, at 1211-8338 Capstan Way, was ordered closed following a routine Sept. 12 inspection. Rodent droppings were found on the eatery's food preparation counter and the dish storage shelving in the dim sum kitchen, and there was an accumulation of dirt, food debris and grease near the cookline, on the pans in the pot stove, in the dishwashing area, the walls, on the side and behind the upright cooler, at the screen door, in hard-to-reach areas and under the live seafood tanks. All affected areas were ordered cleaned and sanitized, and the restaurant was allowed to re-open on Sept. 15, according to the report, available at tinyurl.com/TopChiu.
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A call for expressions of interest to use Branscombe House has left the city empty-handed, prompting staff to pursue an artist-in-residence program for the city-owned Steveston Highway property. No one formally expressed interest in using the newly-restored heritage home following an April proposal call, according to a report presented to a council committee Wednesday. Staff are now suggesting renting the upstairs suite to photographer Greg Girard, who is mounting a show at Richmond Art Gallery capturing local residents next spring, for use as a studio. The
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downstairs, which can accommodate up to 30 people, would be open to rentals, for such uses as meetings and exhibitions. Staff are also suggesting issuing a call for proposals to establish an annual artist-in-residence program, in which an artist could potentially live rent free while pur-
suing his or her art practice—in exchange for offering public programs. In a report, the city’s director of arts, culture and heritage services said the plan would allow artists to create innovative programs involving the community in different creative practices. Said Jane Fernyhough:
“An annual artist-in-residence program will add another exciting dimension to the city’s cultural opportunities.” Restoration and interior improvements to the 1905 Branscombe House, at the corner of Steveston Highway and Railway Avenue, are scheduled for completion next month.
The City of Richmond has contracted Columbia Bitulithic to grind and pave the following location in Richmond from July 15 to October 15, 2014: • 10000 block No. 3 Road • 6000 block Blundell Road • Hammersmith Way • Hammersmith Gate • 11 & 12000 block No. 5 Road • 22000 block Old Westminster Highway • Gilley Road and Westminster Highway Intersection Work hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekends. Night time work hours will be from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (typically). Traffic will be reduced to single-lane and there may be temporary lane closures. Delays may occur. The use of an alternate route is strongly encouraged. This work is weather dependent and dates are subject to change without notice. Questions may be directed to Wasim Memon, Supervisor, Engineering Inspections, at 604-276-4189, or visit the City’s paving program webpage at www.richmond.ca (City Services > Roads, Dykes, Water & Sewers > Construction Projects > 2014 Paving). City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000
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RICHMOND PICKS UP LARGE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS With Richmond’s Large Item Pick Up program, residents in single-family homes and townhomes with City garbage and/or Blue Box service can have up to four large household items like furniture, mattresses, exercise equipment and appliances collected each year.
TO ARRANGE FOR PICK UP:
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Contact the City’s service provider, Sierra Waste Services Ltd. Customer Service at 604-270-4722 or schedule online at www.richmond.ca/recycle.
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Sierra Waste Services will contact you to provide a pick-up date and confirmation number.
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On your scheduled pick-up date only, place booked items at the curb before 7:30 a.m. or no earlier than 8:00 p.m. the night before.
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MATTRESS HANDLING Wet mattresses cannot be recycled and pose safety hazards for lifting, which is why you need to cover your mattresses in plastic before placing them at the curb for pick up.
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EDITORIAL: Public confidence shaken in system
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he shocking revelation that a high-risk offender who had been publicly called out by Surrey’s mayor is now charged with the second-degree murder of a 17-year-old girl has shaken public confidence in police, the courts, politicians and the parole and probation systems. Making the bad situation worse was a shaky performance by police at a press conference Monday. They refused to name the man, citing a ban on publication of his name — a ban that was found by diligent reporters not to apply to the situation in the least. Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts had expressed
concerns that 43-year-old Raymond Caissie was being released to live in Surrey more than a year ago, after serving a full 22-year sentence for sexual assault and several other crimes. Watts, in her final days as mayor and about to receive the nomination as a federal Conservative candidate in South Surrey, now says legislation needs to change. That sounds good — but take it with a huge grain of salt. The federal Conservatives, including Langley MP Mark Warawa with his recent Safe At Home Act, have brought in numerous laws to toughen up sentencing and other measures. Almost universally, they are challenged under the Charter of Rights. At the very least, they are watered down substantially. The reality is this. The legal-judicial community is filled with do-gooders who use their considerable
power to ensure that some people who should not get out of jail end up living among us. A very few (such as Calgary rapist Andrew Aurie Jefferson, who stole a car from a terrified woman on 200 Street in Langley City in 2013), continue to commit crimes and terrorize people. Watts had also expressed outrage when Jefferson moved to Surrey after being released from jail. No one argues with the ideal of trying to rehabilitate prisoners and prepare them for “the outside.” However, a small number simply do not deserve that chance, given the high risks involved. They should be locked up indefinitely. Getting that to happen, though, would require a major change in the way most lawyers and the judicial system actually deal with people who are found guilty of horrendous crimes.
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his November, voters will be hiring local politicians for a fouryear term, rather than three. It’s a good time to ask some tough questions about the performance of councils on the job they are assigned to do, as opposed to posturing about senior government matters. Remember when it was fashionable for city councils to declare their communities “a nuclear weaponsfree zone”? You can still see the signs entering Vancouver and Nanaimo. Alert voters may wonder: “Did they really think we’re that stupid?” Yes, they did. And some of them still do. To illustrate, allow me to introduce my poster child for bad local government, Victoria city councillor Ben Isitt. A longtime NDP activist, Isitt got elected three years ago after raising his name recognition with a couple of runs for mayor. His rookie term has been notable for a series of stunts that extend his career as a professional student, campus radical and occasional history lecturer. One of Isitt’s big studies is the influence of Soviet communism on the B.C. NDP. He was on one of his visits to Russia earlier
Matthew Hoekstra photo Citizens fill Richmond council chambers for a public hearing last fall. This November voters will be hiring a new council.
this year when President Vladimir Putin was having his way with Crimea. Isitt’s fondness for state control was on display last fall when aboriginal protesters disrupted natural gas drilling in New Brunswick, torching several police vehicles in the process. Isitt took to his Facebook page to decry the federal government’s use of police against the population, and suggested Canada should emulate Venezuela, where petroleum resources benefit the people rather than corporations. Venezuela sells gasoline for nine cents a gallon, the late Hugo Chavez’s gift to his people after nationalizing the oil industry. The capital, Caracas, is famous for extreme poverty, brutally suppressed riots, and a crime rate so bad it ranks among the world’s most dangerous cities. How does Isitt’s political
outlook translate to his role in local government? This week local politicians gather in Whistler for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. One of Isitt’s first contributions a couple of years ago was at a UBCM workshop on how to finance local infrastructure. Isitt proposed setting up a municipal income tax. Presumably this would be on top of property taxes. In its wisdom, Victoria council appointed Isitt as their Capital Regional District representative. In that capacity he led the charge against Canada Post’s decision to wind up door-to-door delivery for the minority of people who aren’t already using community mailboxes. After instructing Ottawa to accelerate the bankruptcy of this Crown corporation, Isitt began ordering the province to intervene in
a dispute over Grace Islet, a rocky point off Salt Spring Island where an Alberta man is trying to build a retirement home. The dispute centres on aboriginal burial grounds and artifacts, and Isitt appointed himself advocate for the grievances of native people. When the B.C. government didn’t follow his
It’s a good time to ask some tough questions about the performance of councils on the job they are assigned to do, as opposed to posturing about senior government matters.
instructions, he demanded that the CRD expropriate the land and evict the owner. Island politics being what it is, this was actually considered before cooler heads prevailed. And how are things with the CRD’s real job while the Isitt circus rolls on? The most over-governed region in B.C. remains locked in a bitter turf war over a federally mandated sewage treatment project, and is on the verge of forfeiting hundreds of millions in provincial funds. So voters should ask themselves a couple of questions this November. Is your council doing the job it was hired to do? And do you trust these individuals with your wallet until the fall of 2018? Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. @tomfletcherbc tfletcher@blackpress.ca.
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letters Fundraiser for a great cause Editor: On Sept. 14, I had the pleasure of attending a fundraiser for the Community Mental Wellness Association of Canada (formerly Chinese Mental Wellness Association of Canada). The event was held at a fantastic location—the Michael J Fox theatre in Burnaby. The Community Mental Wellness Association of Canada has its office right here in Richmond!. They advocate for mental wellness on so many levels from awareness to counselling and support. The fundraiser was an extravaganza of colour and music with a great variety of acts there was something for everybody. We had a fantastic time and we look forward to next year. it will be their 20th anniversary show. Thank you CMWAC for an evening not to forget. Scott Stewart Richmond
What we stand for Editor: In response to the letter “What does new civic party stand for,” I can say that while the (Richmond Community Coalition’s) campaign platform will be announced soon, our website clearly sets out what we stand for: engagement, participation, outreach and community. Our community based board is listed on the website as is our constitution and membership form—this all leads to transparency and accountability which are cornerstones of our democracy. We believe people need to be closer to government and government needs to be closer to its citizens. This starts with organizations running candidates being more transparent. We have held two highly successful town halls and look forward to many more over the coming years. Giving action to our goal of engaging our community. We will take the feedback we received from our town halls and use it to shape our direction during the upcoming campaign. We look forward to sharing this information with Richmond voters in the near future. Rob Howard President, Richmond Community Coalition
Mayor should have taken a stand during school labour dispute Editor: As a life-long citizen of Richmond, a teacher of 10 years and a parent to two terrific kids, I am writing to express my utter disappointment in our mayor for not have spoken publicly about the crisis in B.C. public education. I have contacted the mayor regarding my concerns—unfortunately my e-mail was not acknowledged. I then asked my question on his Facebook wall only to discover that my message had been erased. I commend Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson who publicly stood up for the thousands of students, families and teachers affected by the strike. He demanded binding arbitration—the fastest and fairest solution to this crisis. His public statement surely demonstrates a deep concern for all citizens in his city. I am dumbfounded as to why Mr. Brodie chooses to skirt this critical issue. We have a high child poverty rate, with one in five children considered statistically poor. Shame! I tell you from
experience that there are families that we as educators compassionately provide, out of our pockets, meals, clean and warm clothing, toiletries and other necessities that our province continuously underfunds. The strike is finally over; however during the three months that I was locked out, I grow increasingly worried for those students who are not adequately fed or loved at home. School has always been a safe haven for our vulnerable youth. I shudder to think of the deplorable living conditions that these innocent victims were to forced to endure while the government refused to even attempt a reasonable compromise. One would think, as the husband of a retired public school teacher, Mayor Brodie would have shown some leadership by urging the Ministry of Education to agree to binding arbitration. Instead, he chose to remain silent. Kathy Milot Richmond
South Arm Country Fair was a great success Editor: Thank you to the organizers of the 55th annual South Arm United Church Country Fair. We are not members of the church and have only visited the fair for the past eight years or so, but this team puts on the most fantastic community event! I have art on my wall purchased
from the flea market and wear jewelry I have purchased in the past. I also display a collection of years worth clay floral pots collected from years of flower purchases. Thank you South Arm United for putting on this event each year. Our calendars are always marked for your event. Shannon Taylor, Richmond
City Board Asphalt paving advisory August 29 to October 22, 2014 The City of Richmond has contracted Columbia Bitulithic to grind and pave the following location in Richmond from August 29 to October 22, 2014: • 10000 block No. 3 Road • 8000 block Ackroyd Road • Granville Avenue Minoru Blvd to No. 3 Road – East bound lanes including the intersections of No. 3 Road and Minoru Boulevard. • 6000 block Blundell Road • Hammersmith Way • Hammersmith Gate • 11 & 12000 block No. 5 Road • 22000 block Old Westminster Highway • Gilley Road and Westminster Highway Intersection Work hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekends. Night time work hours will be from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (typically). Traffic will be reduced to single-lane and there may be temporary lane closures. Delays may occur. The use of an alternate route is strongly encouraged. This work is weather dependent and dates are subject to change without notice. Questions may be directed to Wasim Memon, Supervisor, Engineering Inspections, at 604-276-4189, or visit the City’s paving program webpage at www.richmond.ca (City Services > Roads, Dykes, Water & Sewers > Construction Projects > 2014 Paving). City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000
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Evelina Halsey-Brandt, a longtime independent on Richmond council, is retiring from politics. The 19-year councillor announced Monday she won’t seek re-election in the Nov. 15 municipal election, opting instead to spend time with family and travel. Having already retired from her job at Vancouver General Hospital, Halsey-Brandt said her decision to leave politics came after great consideration. “It’s retirement from politics,� said HalseyBrandt, 60, in an interview. “Almost 20 years—it’s a long time. I’ve decided I’ve chosen my term limit.� Voters first elected Halsey-Brandt to council in 1990. She served two terms before taking a break from local politics. She returned in 2001, winning a seat in a by-election, and won re-election the next four terms. Halsey-Brandt said it’s been an honour and pleasure to serve residents, and listed numerous projects she’s proud to have been a part of: Terra Nova park, No. 2 Road Bridge, Official Community Plan, social development strategy, Canada Line, Richmond Olympic Oval, the agricultural viability strategy, future City Centre Community Centre, new child care centres and public art program. “Thank you to the mayors, many councillors and the city staff
Matthew Hoekstra photo Coun. Evelina Halsey-Brandt speaks at a Richmond city council meeting during the Walmart hearing last fall. Halsey-Brandt announced Monday she won’t run again.
that I have worked with over the years,� she said. “Richmond is an incredible community that I am proud to call home and I look forward to seeing many positive changes still to come in the future. I know that as the city moves forward it will be in good hands.� She told The Review her only disappointment is when fellow politicians or citizens failed to leave a debate in council chambers. “They’ll take it outside,� she said. “Let’s fight the fight, let’s talk about the issue, but let’s not get personal.� She tasked the next council to tackle “people issues,� including the is-
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Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone at River Rock Show Theatre Sept. 26. Singersongwriter Noone has been entertaining audiences nearly all his life. Tickets, starting at $34.50, at Ticketmaster.
Art + Tea + Talk on Sept. 24 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Richmond Art Gallery. Discuss art with gallery staff over tea and baked treats. Everyone is welcome to ponder the current exhibition and join in the group discussion. Free. Family Sunday is a free drop-in art program that offers families the occasion to explore Richmond Art Gallery exhibitions together through various art activities. Family Sunday is on the fourth Sunday of every month from 1 – 4 p.m. 7700 Minoru Gate
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Conversations With My Mother at Gateway Theatre, MainStage, Oct. 9 to 25. A comedy by Stacey Kaser and Alison Kelly. After keeling over in her garden, family matriarch Hyacinth still roams the earth, despite the fact that she is very much dead. And while Hyacinth tries to give up her ghost, her grown daughters struggle with their own midlife crises. Tickets at gatewaytheatre.com or 604-270-1812.
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7th Annual
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Writing and style guides for back to school
Book Club Shelley Civkin
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ow that kids, teens and adults are back at school and university and busily catching up, I’m sure in no time at all they’ll be sitting down and banging out essays as if their lives depended on it. And what is every student’s favourite resource book? Writing and style guides, of course! Back in the dark ages, when I went to university and white-out correction tape was king
and everyone used a typewriter, things were much simpler. Now, with students having to write essays online, there is a whole new set of rules for citing your sources. Students have to be able to properly cite websites, blogs, social networks, discussion groups and a lot more sources for their bibliographies. And yes, most of those same people will likely look for online style guides. The library’s website offers links to some handy essay writing and research resources plus other websites at http://tinyurl.com/ mta2boo. For people more comfortable with hardcopy books, check out these sources: Writing with Style: APA Style Made Easy by Lenore T. Szuchman; the tried and true Elements of Style: a Gold Standard on English Composition by William Strunk; Research Papers for Dummies by Geraldine Woods; a standard in the field called A Manual for Writers of
Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers by Kate L. Turabian; Last Minute Term Papers by Ron Fry; Schaum’s Quick Guide to Writing Great Essays by Molly McClain; and The Canadian Press Stylebook: a Guide for Writers and Editors edited by Patti Tasko. And the library has loads more books on the subject. Once you’re done with those pesky essays and you just want something silly to make you guffaw, check out Dog Shaming by Pascale Lemire. If you’re not familiar with the concept, it’s photos of dogs looking guilty for doing bad things. Each dog has a sign in front of it, or around its neck, proclaiming exactly what he/she did. And are they ever hilarious! There’s nothing like laughter to break up stress, so go for it! After you’ve finished studying and laughing, and you realize that it’s time to eat something healthier than Cheetos, licorice, and Red Bull,
you might want to give these books a try. Grain Power by Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming is for ambitious cooks who want gluten-free ancient grain recipes. If you’re not intimidated by grains you’ve never heard of, like Kaniwa, Teff and Amaranth, then you’ll enjoy this book. But be forewarned: there are lots of recipes here with over 20 ingredients, so patience and a wellstocked pantry are a must. The Longevity Kitchen by Rebecca Katz boasts “Big-flavor recipes featuring the top 16 agebusting power foods”. The photos are yummy looking, but again, the list of ingredients for many of these recipes is daunting, but don’t let that put you off. Go big, or go home!
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Building the perfect show I n October 2012, Gateway Theatre put a call out inviting script submissions from established and emerging Canadian playwrights for SceneFirst, Gateway’s 8th annual New Play Development Program. To open the 2014/15 season, we have one of the shows that was submitted to the program, an all-woman, all-Canadian and all-around fun show by local playwrights Stacey Kaser and Alison Kelly, Conversations With My Mother. Before the show hits the stage, Gateway Theatre has helped in supporting both writers in developing the script through workshops and staged readings. Artistic Director Jovanni Sy is delighted to open this, what promises to be superb, season with this world premiere.
Bring your camera, walk through Steveston village and pose alongside the creative scarecrows proudly standing guard at local businesses. The Steveston Scarecrow Crawl is a perfect tribute to autumn and a fun pre-Halloween event.
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“From our first public reading, it was evident that there was something special about Stacey and Alison’s play,” Jovanni says. “We knew that it was hilarious—the audience’s laughter confirmed that. What also became apparent was that Conversations With My Mother was a play with tremendous heart.” Gateway Theatre is committed to developing and producing new plays from Canadian artists. SceneFirst has given many new and emerging playwrights an opportunity to share their work with our audiences. The play readings have attracted theatre fans and professionals who love getting a sneak peek at the work we are developing, the perfect opportunity for the general public to sample some Gateway scripts and taste-test the work we like to produce.
CONVERSATIONS WITH MY MOTHER By Stacey Kaser and Alison Kelly OCTOBER 9–25, 2014 • MainStage More info: www.gatewaytheatre.com Box Office: 604.270.1812
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ersonal integrity, good character and good manners are not subjects that get much attention in today’s world. The pervasive electronic media dwells mainly on group rights and group grievances. Any identifiable social problem is to be answered with a call for legislation. Morality expressed as good manners is, in the main, not regarded as useful. With regard to behaviour on the road, legislation that prohibits undesirable activity – for example drunk driving – and provides unpleasant penalties upon conviction, can be highly effective if conscientiously enforced (which it is right now in Canada). Bad manners, however, cannot be legally abolished. The admonition “be ye kind, one to another” no longer resonates in society as it did a hundred years ago. For sure, in Canada we experience public behaviour on the road which is far more benign than in many parts of the world where unrestrained assertion of self-interest finds expression in a driving style which has been described as that of a “madcap road rally”, with no mercy shown to competing drivers. Will we lose this advantage? What to do? Well, the “do unto others as you would have them do unto you” approach to life, buried deep down in our cultural heritage, demands that the following courtesies, among many others, be observed (and in no particular order): 1. Merging. Letting someone who is trying to merge, go ahead, may slow us down by five seconds or so. And as a benefit to us, it may prevent a “merging collision”, which will cost hours if not days of our time to sort out. 2. Stay in the right lane except to pass. Failure to
do so results in speeding left lane aficionados weaving from lane to lane to navigate through traffic, in the style observed in the “dangerous places to drive” list of countries. 3. Yield to bicyclists when it is safe to do so, even if we as motorists technically have the right of way. In a car/bicycle collision the outcome is sometimes fatal, is always worse for the cyclists, and rarely causes more than a scratch to the motorist’s vehicle. This principle should be similar to the rules of the sea, where unwieldy and vulnerable sailing vessels must be shown exceptional courtesy by the more controllable motor vessels. 4. Pedestrians: Always just stepping out into the roadway without looking? It sure seems like that to many of us as drivers. This, however, is the reality (more or less) and will continue to be one of the biggest challenges for motorists in the urban environment. If we assume inattention on the part of people crossing the road, we will not then be surprised by sleep walkers. Give pedestrians the right of way, when it is safe to do so, even if they are not technically entitled to cross the road. 5. The horn: Do not use the horn to show bad temper. This helps no one. If we are waiting to turn left and an oncoming vehicle runs the red, well, maybe we should honk to point out that this behavior did not go unnoticed. For the most part, however, a short sounding of the horn should be reserved for occasions when someone else using the road needs to know of our presence, for their own safety. 6. Emergency Vehicles: Pull over, please. Give way. There may be someone (a child, for example) in the ambulance who is moments from death. We do not want to be the ones who got in the way, and slowed the ambulance’s journey by critical seconds which may contribute to a tragic outcome on the slightly delayed arrival at hospital. Useful sites for this discussion have been found at: http://www.chevrolet.com/culture/article/rulesfor-driving.html and http://etiquette.about.com/od/ Manners/a/Basic-Driving-Etiquette.htm …by Cedric Hughes, Barrister & Solicitor with regular weekly contributions from Leslie McGuffin, LL.B.
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“I was involved in track and field as a child and young adult growing up in Bristol,” he says. “I was Sports Editor a good sprinter as a child and competed well as a Martin Dash spends the majority of student at Bristol Grammar School.” his day making real estate transacDash’s parents instilled in him, at an tions. The remainder, well, much of it early age, a duty to care for others— is spent training for a marathon. particularly his mother. His school But Dash’s entry in the upcoming experiences further promoted it, and GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon his military service entrenched it. will be unique among the 7,500 run“My British and Canadian army exners who’ve so far signed up for the perience was focused on to serve and Oct 12 race. Dash is hoping to raise protect and I made this a foundation $10,000 for the Richmond Hospital of who I am,” he says. “I am privileged Foundation. to be part of the RE/Max real estate “Both my sons were born at Richwhich gives back to the community mond Hospital,” he says. “It’s a great it serves.” hospital and local institution. I plan to Richmond Hospital Foundation MARTIN DASH run each year and increase the goal president and CEO Natalie Meixner is for fundraising for the hospital foundation.” thrilled about Dash’s efforts. Dash’s passion for long distance running started as “Having good health is important to everyone, and a young infantry officer in the British Army. It carried it truly does take an entire community to ensure we on when he joined the Canadian Army in the 1980s have the best here at home,” she says. “We’re grateful as a reservist, and stretched into marathon running to Dan and supporters for their efforts to raise for in the late 1990s. He’s since participated in many Richmond Hospital.” marathons and half marathons in Canada and the To support Dash’s efforts, click on the link at United Kingdom. richmondhospitalfoundation.com.
by Don Fennell
Chef, lawyer talk career choices for students Are you a high school or university student thinking about pursuing a career as a professional chef or a lawyer? Richmond Public Library is hosting two free chat sessions with working professionals in each field. The first session, called “How Do I Become a Chef?” takes place on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Brighouse branch in the 2nd floor Community Place (7700 Minoru Gate). Chef Eric Arrouzé is a French chef living in Vancouver. He was
executive chef in a five-star hotel near Monte Carlo by the time he was 23. Today he teaches various courses at the University of B.C. such as French Regional Cuisine. He is the author of A Gourmand in Training. The second session “Law School & Beyond”, takes place on Saturday, Oct. 25 again from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Brighouse branch in the 2nd floor Community Place, 7700 Minoru Gate. Lawyer Susanna Chow, will shatter some of the myths surrounding the glamour about
law school and the law profession. Chow earned a Juris Doctor from the University of New Brunswick. She studied for a year as visiting student at the law school of UVic, and spent a year working for the Attorney General in Victoria on the Tobacco Litigation Team. After articling at a boutique litigation firm in downtown Vancouver, she is now a lawyer at Railtown Law in Gastown. For more information on both events call 604-231-6413 or see www.yourlibrary.ca/events.
Celebrate National Forest Week September 21-27, 2014 It’s National Forest Week, a time for all Canadians to celebrate our forests. Plant a tree, tour a local mill or take a walk in the woods – these are just a few ways you can take part in National Forest Week. For a list of events happening around the province, check out our website: www.abcfp.ca or find us on Facebook: BC’s National Forest Week
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Lower Fraser River Vital to Lower Mainland and Canada
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Richmond Chamber hopes to raise awareness about waterway’s role in West Coast economy and Canada’s By: Martin van den Hemel
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Lunch & Learn – Growing Your Business with Shelley Lecerf Ways to get more customers Increasing revenue and profits Leave with ideas to improve your business Hosted at the Richmond Chamber Offices $10 + Tax. Limited to 15 attendees
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he Lower Fraser River between Richmond and Agassiz stretches 130 kilometres, just a fraction of the St. Lawrence Seaway, which was dubbed the superhighway for ocean freighters when it was opened in 1959. But in terms of freight tonnage and jobs, the lower Fraser is today at least the equal of its East Coast bigger brother, and certainly one that’s growing thanks to its prime position as the gateway to Asia’s strong economies. It’s this little known fact—at least amongst those making federal spending decisions in Ottawa—that Richmond Chamber of Commerce executive director Craig Jones, along with chamber spokesperson Matt Pitcairn and chamber chair Gerard Edwards, will spotlight during the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island this weekend (Sept. 27 to 29). Jones will be calling for enhanced management and funding for the Lower Fraser River, and is hoping to secure the backing of the Canadian Chamber in his efforts on behalf of the local chamber, which has been backed (both financially and in terms of input) by: Vancouver Board of Trade, Surrey Board of Trade, Burnaby Board of Trade, other Lower Mainland chambers of commerce. The Richmond chamber delegation is heading east, armed with the findings of a July 2014
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The Fraser River is the life blood of sea-going transportation concerns in the Lower Mainland. TED MCGRATH PHOTO VIA FLICKR.COM report prepared by the Richmond Chamber with the assistance of respected economist D.E. Park and Associates Ltd. The report, entitled Economic Importance of the Lower Fraser River, finds that Port Metro Vancouver is Canada’s largest port, and the largest port by export tonnage in North America. It also notes half of B.C.’s population resides in the Lower Mainland, and there’s $50 billion worth of development in the floodplain of the Lower Fraser River. As important as the Lower Fraser is to the west coast economy, its financial impact extends well beyond B.C.’s borders, meaning it’s in the country’s best interests to protect, maintain and enhance the vital waterway and international trade route, Jones said. Ensuring public safety is also crucial, whether it’s the annual threat
of flooding during spring freshets that see the Fraser River swell, or long-term global climate change, Today, Canada relies more on trade with Asia than Europe, he said. That’s why dredging of the waterways, and improved diking to protect the cities that line the Fraser, are of vital importance, Jones said. “We can’t continue to put bandaids in place,” he said. “The sustainability of the Fraser is important to the economy of Canada.” Following the AGM in PEI, the Richmond chamber delegation will be heading to Ottawa to make their case, and have made arrangements to speak to key members of the federal government, including members of parliament and other elected officials. Asked how he’ll gauge whether the trip is successful, Jones said creating awareness about how
Canada’s economy relies in large part on the Lower Fraser will be considered a step in the right direction “What we’re trying to say is that we, as Canadians, paid for the infrastructure to support the St. Lawrence Seaway and for the goods and services in Eastern Canada. With the change of focus (to Asia instead of Europe), we want people to understand the Fraser River is important. It’s now time to focus on us this way,” he said. “Investing in infrastructure surrounding the Fraser River will be a critical factor in the development of the Canadian economy today,” Jones said. The report recommends that Ottawa considers the Fraser as a commodity that all levels of government and
See FRASER RIVER, continued on page 20
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The Richmond Chamber Of Commerce • Published Monthly PRESENTING PARTNER: The Richmond Chamber of Commerce has been “Proudly serving our community since 1925”. In partnership with the Richmond Review the Chamber produces the Business Report once per month. The statements and views expressed in this monthly publication are not necessarily those of the publisher. This publication’s intent is to keep Chamber members and prospective members informed on important information, events and educational items. The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is located at Suite 202 - North Tower - 5811 Cooney, Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 3M1. For more information and to reserve tickets for the events, please phone 604-278-2822; Email: rcc@richmondchamber.ca or see us online: richmondchamber.ca
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FRASER RIVER, continued from page 19 key stakeholders must be tasked with managing, ensuring that “navigation, public safety and the natural environment are managed holistically as one system,” the report states. The Richmond Chamber is urging the federal, provincial and municipal governments in the region to immediately “take a lead role in bringing together the relevant stakeholders” and “appropriately fund, empower and task the group with putting in place a collaborative regional strategy, addressing long-term secure funding and management requirements for the entire Lower Fraser River and adjacent lands.” Pitcairn, who helped author the report and
serves as manager of communications for the chamber, said: “Without an integrated long-term management strategy which includes adequate funding, Richmond and the entire region face significant challenges to future sustainability and prosperity.” At this weekend’s annual general meeting, chamber delegates from across Canada will be voting on this policy, which must garner twothirds of votes to pass. If that happens—and Jones is confident it will—the policy would then become official Canadian Chamber policy on which it would advocate to the federal government. Back in 2007, the Richmond chamber made a pitch to its national counterpart regarding the importance of the Asia
Pacific gateway, the international airport and Fraser River. “The rest of Canada felt it was a regional issue. They didn’t understand the importance on the Canadian economy,” Jones said. This time around, they’re hoping to set the record straight, armed with indisputable facts that demonstrate just how important the Fraser River is to the West Coast and Canada. • The Richmond chamber’s report on the Fraser River is one of three policy initiatives selected from across the country—two others from Eastern Canada— that will be presented at a Canadian Chamber AGM luncheon in PEI, with one of them to be selected as the top Canadian Chamber of Commerce policy initiative of the year.
Invitation to Participate in Public Consultation:
Should companies seek out high school students? By Michael Wong Student ver the past few years, the significance of attending university has increased dramatically. Because of this, universities have raised their expectation for applicants. Attendance to clubs, volunteering at local community centers and hours in entry-level jobs are of the norm and an eighty-six percent average in academics is standard. What students really look nowadays are internships. Internships are what set these students above the rest. It gives experience and makes connections for them. But what is in it for you? Why should a company hire a high-school intern? Compared to hiring a full-time employee, high-school interns do have some perks. For one thing, they will be very interested in working with you. Brian Corcoran, a lawyer with Pryke Lambert Leathley Russell LLP, who has worked with a high-school intern, calls them “eager” and “enthusiastic”. He describes them as people who really want to know what their dream might lead them to. In addition to this, he also calls them “hard working”. High-school interns want to showcase themselves to future employers. This is why they will try their best every day to assist people in-need. They help others in order to help themselves in the future. Now, if you are still hesitant on hiring a high-school intern then here is the most beneficial reason why to hire them: they do not require wages. Although it sounds rude to not reward someone for their hard work, financial compensation is not what high-school interns look for. Your high school intern will be compensated with meaningful connections, work experience and your glowing letter of recommendation. For high school students primarily focused on financial gains, they will
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Michael Wong is a student at Steveston London Secondary and Student Intern at the Richmond Chamber of Commerce. typically seek entry-level employment in the service or retail industry. Interested in hiring a high-school intern now? The easiest way to find one is to connect to secondary schools around Richmond. Get in touch with teachers who are in charge of work experience and apprenticeship programs. It is a great way to recruit potential applicants. Also, it helps grow the community closer.
Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project Preliminary Environmental Mitigation Concepts September 15—October 10, 2014 Port Metro Vancouver is conducting consultation regarding Preliminary Environmental Mitigation Concepts for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. The Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project is a proposed new three-berth container terminal at Roberts Bank in Delta, BC that would provide 2.4 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of container capacity. The Project is undergoing a federal environmental assessment by an independent review panel and requires regulatory approval before it can proceed. You are invited to provide feedback and learn more about the Project by: • •
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Attending a small group meeting or open house (see schedule below) Reading consultation materials and providing feedback online (consultation materials and an online feedback form will be available at www.portmetrovancouver.com/RBT2 from September 15, 2014) Visiting Port Talk (www.porttalk.ca/RBT2) and participating in a discussion forum Calling 604.665.9337 Providing a written submission through: – Fax: 1.866.284.4271 – Email: container.improvement@portmetrovancouver.com – Mail: Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project 100 The Pointe, 999 Canada Place Vancouver, BC V6C 3T4
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To register for a small group meeting, please email container.improvement@portmetrovancouver.com or call 604.665.9337. Please provide your name and specify the date and time of the meeting you wish to attend. Open houses are a drop-in format; no registration is required.
How Input Will Be Used The input gathered during this consultation will be considered, along with technical and economic information, and information obtained from Aboriginal groups and regulators, as Port Metro Vancouver prepares and finalizes an Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project for submission in early 2015.
Committing to our planet’s future means properly recycling our electronics of the past. That’s why the EPRA, an industry-led not-for-profit organization, works to keep 100,000 metric tonnes of end-of-life electronics out of landfills each year through convenient and regulated e-recycling programs. Technology advances fast, but we only get one earth.
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Hannah Kanani, diagnosed with epilepsy two years ago, will show a trio of paintings in California by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter
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Hannah Kanani, a Grade 1 student at Quilchena Elementary, was diagnosed with epilepsy two years ago—a disorder characterized by unpredictable seizures. She now takes 15 pills a day to keep seizures
Hannah Kanani, 6, will travel to California for an art exhibition showcasing the works of people living with epilepsy.
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Kanani. Her sunny personality shines through in I’m Perfectly Happy, a three canvas painting series she created with brush strokes, splatter paint and bright colours. Her trio of paintings have been selected for an upcoming fundraising art exhibition in California titled Hidden Truths, The Mind Unraveled. The two-day exhibition features art created by those living with epilepsy, and is a fundraiser for the Epilepsy Foundation. Hannah has offered her artwork up for sale at the show, which takes place in Costa Mesa, Calif. on Oct. 11. Hannah and her family will be at the show, which organizers say allow a dialogue between artists and observers— revealing the hidden truths about epilepsy.
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Innovation and determination lead Taunton to hall of fame Renowned sports medicine physician Jack Taunton inducted into BC Sports Hall of Fame by Don Fennell Sports Editor
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merican philosopher Elbert Hubbard is credited with suggesting that “if you want to ensure something gets done, ask a busy person to do it, for the other kind has no time.”
It’s a belief that certainly holds true when it comes to Dr. Jack Taunton, who last evening (Thursday) was officially inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame in the builder category— an honour being widely cheered by colleagues and athletes alike who recognize and appreciate his many contributions. “He is considered one of the fathers of sports medicine in Canada, and everyone’s friend,” said Charmaine Crooks, the celebrated Canadian Olympic track and field runner who cohosted the honoured members reception Wednesday at the hall, during which time the official class of 2014 champions plaques were unveiled. At age 67, the immensely popular local sports physician continues to eagerly contribute to improving the lives of athletes—on and off the playing field. Colleagues at Fortius Sport and Health, where he is director of sport medicine, are overjoyed by his recognition. “We’re delighted that Jack is being honoured in this way and we couldn’t be more happy for him and his family,” chief operating officer Lynda Cannell said on the centre’s website. “Jack has made our community, our province and our field of sports and exercise medicine better on the strength of his leadership and his capacity to push the envelope and create new frontiers.” Added chief sport officer and co-founder Dr. Rick Celebrini: “From working with him at Vancouver 2010 and in many other capacities, Jack has that unique ability to inspire people to make things happen and to perform at their best. He is a tribute to our profession and to the field of sport and exercise medicine and its role in athlete development, sport and active living.” Describing his induction into the hall as “overwhelming and certainly very humbling,” the typically modest Taunton said he looks at the honour as him representing a team of people dedicated to the advancement of sports medicine. “It’s not just me, but all the
Don Fennell photo Local sports medicine doctor Jack Taunton points to his newly-unveiled plaque recognizing him as a member of the BC Sports Hall of Fame.
people I’ve been so lucky to work with. It’s been a tremendous career.” Taunton is one of 11 inductees to the hall this year, among a class that includes fellow builder Bob Nicholson, who guided Team Canada to more than 70 medals in international ice hockey competitions; Scott Niedermayer, one of the greatest defencemen in hockey history who won every major championship during his career including the Stanley Cup and Olympic gold medal; Lars Hansen,who became the first player from B.C. to appear in the modernday NBA; and Sarah Burke, who successfully lobbied the International Olympic Committee to have half-pipe skiing added to the Olympic program for the 2014 Winter Games. A keen and talented athlete growing up, Taunton played football and soccer and also
ran competitively—as a middle distance runner—for Simon Fraser University, where he earned bachelor and master degrees in science. He later graduated from the University of B.C. Faculty of Medicine, and went on to earn a diploma in sports medicine from the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine. Taunton’s interest in running marathons, at which he ultimately became nationally-ranked, led him to start a club where there hadn’t been one before. With the help and support of his wife Cheryl— without whom, he insists, none of his visions would have ever been realized—Taunton created the Lions Gate Road Runners in 1971 with the hope of promoting long-distance running. This led to the establishment of many major local runs, including the Vancouver Marathon. Later, while on vacation in New Zealand, Taunton learned how a
small club race went from drawing 1,000 participants to 30,000 participants. That inspired him to join forces, with among others longtime friend, colleague and Richmond Kajaks Track and Field Club founder Doug Clement, to create the Sun Run in 1985, now one of the largest road races in North America with its primary mandate still being to promote health, fitness and community spirit. An ardent cyclist, his efforts were also instrumental in the creation of B.C. Superweek, one of the most prestigious pro-cycling series in North America. Taunton, however, is equally proud that the event has grown beyond a series of races to include children’s and developmental races. A leading figure in the field of sports medicine, Taunton also co-founded both SportMed BC and Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Centre more than
30 years ago. He also considers himself fortunate to have travelled much of the globe working with Canada’s national men’s and women’s field hockey teams—the latter of which featured his daughter Kristen, who earned 99 international caps. He also worked for the Vancouver Grizzlies during their NBA tenure here, and spelled off Doug Clement with the Vancouver Canucks. “I’m sure glad Cheryl enjoyed basketball, which was her sport in university, and hockey because we’d spent four to five days a week in those days (the latter half of the 1990s) at GM Place (now Rogers Arena),” he said. The level of experience he gained during those years inspired Taunton to apply to become chief medical officer for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. See Page 25
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Don Fennell photo Cheryl and Jack Taunton celebrated Jack’s plaque unveiling during a special ceremony Wednesday at the BC Sports Hall of Fame. The event preceeded the legendary sports medical doctor’s formal induction into the builder’s category Thursday.
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Under his leadership, the events were honored by the International Olympic Committee as having the best sport medicine platform in Olympic history. “That was a four-andhalf-year challenge that gave you grey hair, but at the end of the day was so reward-
ing because of the people I was so fortunate to work with,” said Taunton, whose hard work and dedication are renowned in the athletic world. “He’s obviously a person who really, really cares,” said Cheryl Taunton said of her husband. “I think his legacy will be one of being a caring and
giving person who enjoyed mentoring people around him, and who had a vision and wouldn’t take no for answer. He’d move to make it happen.” Cheryl added there is also little doubt Jack Taunton has had profoundly positive influence on his daughters. Kristen is now an orthopedic surgeon in
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Boffo Developments set to launch Adagio’s second building By Kerry Vital
With sophistication and stunning details, Boffo Developments’ Adagio hits a high note. Now, Boffo will celebrate the public opening of the second building on Saturday Sept. 27. With a variety of large floorplans and amazing features, there are plenty of things that set the project apart, including a community courtyard with trees, paths and garden plots.
The one and den, two- and three-bedroom homes are spacious and inviting, with nine-foot ceilings (12 feet on the top floor), expansive windows and large terraces and patios. Boffo is known for high-quality work, but the kitchen is particularly spectacular. The natural granite or quartz slab countertops are matched with a complementary backsplash, the under-cabinet and recessed lighting easily illuminates your tasks, and the stainless-steel KitchenAid Architect Series II appliances and 40-inch upper cabinets are perfectly situated.
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Large kitchen islands feature a wine chiller and tons of space for food preparation or casual dining. The bathrooms are luxurious and soothing, with either an oversize shower with frameless glass enclosure or an oversize soaker tub/shower combination. The bathrooms include builtin niches and a radiant heated porcelain floor to make you feel like you’re entering a spa, a feeling magnified by the custom suspended under-lit vanities and stone countertops. On-site, homeowners will find a lounge with chef ’s catering kitchen, double-sided fireplace, televisions and pool tables. There is also a fully equipped fitness centre with a steam room. Residents will find everything they can imagine on their front doorstep. From dining to shopping at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre, Morgan Crossing or Grandview Corners, nothing is out of reach. Leisure and recreation is also close by at parks, pools, arenas and clubs, as well as White Rock beach. For more information, visit AdagioByBoffo.ca, call 604531-6659 or stop by the presentation centre at 101-15360 20th Avenue, South Surrey, open daily except Friday between noon and 5 p.m.
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Morningstar Homes will celebrate the grand opening of Robertson Heights in Maple Ridge this week. With six different floorplans to explore and the amazing features that Morningstar is known for, the community is expected to be a resounding success.
The street of dreams at Morningstar’s Robertson Heights By Kerry Vital
Morningstar Homes has had great success with their first Maple Ridge project, The Summit at Grant Hill. Now, they’re branching out with Robertson Heights, which is already garnering a lot of interest in the community. “We are very excited to open this new project,” says Deborah Calahan, vicepresident of sales and marketing for
Morningstar. “It’s a phenomenal value. It’s been a long time since we’ve had product in this price range.” Morningstar will hold its grand opening of Robertson Heights on Sept. 27, starting at noon. Six different show homes have been built, showcasing the six different floorplans available. “This is truly the street of dreams!” Calahan says.
The single-family homes, ranging from 2,625 to 3,072 square feet, will include many of Morningstar’s most popular features. Among them are showcase kitchens with extra-large granite islands, vaulted ceilings and window seats wherever possible and lots of windows making the homes feel big and bright. “Each home looks and feels different,” says Calahan. “There’s something for everyone here.” Morningstar is pleased to offer homeowners a variety of options, including glass stair railings and finished basements. Other choices available are Jack-and-Jill bathrooms as well as one home plan offering either four bedrooms or three bedrooms with
a sitting room in the master suite! Three of the home types include a detached garage, while the other three feature an attached garage. The neighbourhood itself will include a playground and walking trails. “It’s very conducive to raising a family,” says Calahan. “You can have play dates, picnics and all that fun stuff that really ‘makes’ a neighbourhood a home!” Calahan also points out that due to the elevation of the community the homes at Robertson Heights have some beautiful views. Robertson Heights is expected to be extremely popular, and Calahan urges interested buyers to pre-register before Sept. 27. Pre-registrants will get an early sneak peek at the homes before the official grand opening at noon. “Homes will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis,” says Calahan. “We’ve already seen huge interest.” Homes at Robertson Heights will start at $439,900 including GST. For more information and to pre-register, visit www. mstarhomes.com. The sales office is located at 10455 Robertson Street, Maple Ridge.
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Rapid swimmers selected to B.C., all-star teams Though the season has barely started, four members of the Richmond Rapids Swim Club have already been named to local qualifying teams. Jerry Liu, Adrian Hsing, Wendy Yang and Alex Ball were selected to the provincial tier1 team. In a change from previous years, those selected to the team will represent and receive support from Swim BC for the duration of the 2014-2015 season. Liu, Hsing, Yang, and Ball were selected by achieving a “Junior On-Track Time” during finals, meaning that assuming continued development, they are “on-track” to make a senior national final in the next few years. Support for these athletes includes regular national-level monitoring and metrics in the form of at least three training camps and race analytics while at meets. The coaches of nominated athletes will also have ac-
cess to the training camps and Swim Canada coaching staff, in an effort to expand knowledge base and communication between the provincial teams and local clubs. The goal of this selection is to further develop the “podium potential” in promising and devoted young athletes by offering regular and focused help to a smaller population, and empowering coaches to do the same with added resources. In addition, Yang and Serena Xue were named to the Lowe Mainland all-stars team. This assembly of Grade 10 to12 athletes will compete in the University of B.C. College Cup. Athletes were selected for being one of the top three swimmers in each stroke category, and will compete as a single team against several university squads attending. The College Cup will take place Nov. 1 and 2.
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Don Fennell photo Sporting their new look, Richmond FC (formerly Richmond Youth Soccer) has kicked off its 2014-15 season in style. A number of games are scheduled this weekend at fields throughout the city.
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Please call Randy Larsen at 604.290.2650 • 31 Years Experience!
OPEN HOUSE Sunday 2:00 - 4:00 6231 CAMSELL CRESCENT + $877,000 +
AMAZING POTENTIAL! Live in popular Richmond Gardens! Move in immediately to this well cared for home, or build your dream home on this rectangular 6000 square foot lot! 3 bdrms upstairs and 1 bdrm down, along with a huge family room, create the potential for a mortgage helper suite too. Pride of ownership is evident with updated, low maintenance vinyl siding, and a 4 year old roof, making this home stand out in the neighbourhood. Drive by and see the care that has gone into maintaining this one owner family home to appreciate the potential for your investment, as proven by several new homes in the subdivision.
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Character home in the Gilmour area, 5 minutes from downtown Richmond! Spectacular well kept home sits on a picturesque 11,396 sq.ft. property surrounded by gardens and farmland. 23’ x 8’ front porch with a party size two tier sundeck in back. 3 bdrms & over 3,500 sq.ft. of living space. Impressively restored interior keeping its charm with wood floors, windows and doors. View pics and Virtual tour @ www.randylarsen.com
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SPACIOUS FAMILY TOWNHOME located in the heart of Richmond! Over 1,750 sq.ft. makes this townhome a great fit for any family, with room for growth if necessary! 3, (potentially 4), bedrooms by using large upper level Games room as 4th bedroom or great office space! Efficient floor plan wastes very little space and provides plenty of storage. Large master with ensuite. Fenced private West-facing yard and patio. This well managed complex is centrally located, walking distance to skytrain, library, pool, park, schools, shopping and more! Perfect to live in or great investment property to rent out. Strata fees include City Water Bill.
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Previous experience in the grocery industry with a specialty in seafood and seafood operations is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent operational knowledge, communication, team building and leadership skills. We offer Excellent Benefit & Incentive Programs For further details visit: www.QualityFoods.com Apply to Lyall Woznesensky : Quality@ QualityFoods.com
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SAVKOVIC, Milomir June 10, 1916 - Sept. 6, 2014 Milomir “Milo” Savkovic, a well-known Richmond farmer, passed away on September 6, 2014 at home surrounded by family. He was 98. Milo was born in Serbia during World War I, and after attending agricultural college, worked as a farmer. After surviving World War II, he bravely headed west alone, arriving in Canada in 1951 on the ship Empress of France. He made his home in Richmond, first working at Vancouver General Hospital while he started his own farm north of Bridgeport Road. Here, for more than six decades, Milo worked at a breakneck pace growing whatever could be grown on the fertile Richmond soil. This included rare heritage-variety apples, red and black currents, blueberries and raspberries, cherries and grapes, carrots, cucumbers, corn, eggplant, kale, potatoes and tomatoes, to name just a few. Milo never lost sight of an eternal truth, which was also his favourite saying, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” After reading Rachel Carson’s book, Silent Spring, he never again used harmful chemicals, and instead, far ahead of his time, found more natural ways to keep pests away.This made his fruits and vegetables so prized that customers regularly travelled from all parts of the Lower Mainland to his Cherry Lane farm stand, which is still operating today. Milo leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 60 years, Greta, daughters Helen, Olga (Alex), Vera (Bob), grandchildren Miles, Samantha, Sophia and Nicholas, sister Sibinka, relatives in Serbia, and countless friends in the farming and beekeeping community. His funeral and burial was held on September 13, 2014. Special thanks to Dr. L.J. Henderson, Dr. Scott Garrison, the doctors and staff at Richmond General Hospital Palliative Care unit, the staff at Richmond Coastal Health Care and East Richmond Home Support.
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MANAGERIAL POSITIONS We’re growing on Vancouver Island! If you have multiple years’ experience in a managerial role in the grocery business and want to join an innovative & creative group then we would love to hear from you. We offer exceptional benefits, Group RSP and many other incentives. Please send your resume to: Lyall Woznesensky Lyall@Qualityfoods.com QF Director Professional Development.
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Savoury Foods, located in Delta is looking for Machine Operators. We have full time positions available. Shift work is required, including weekends. We offer a minimum of $14-$15/hour & good benefits. If interested, e-mail your resume: Maureen.garland@ westonbakeries.com Or fax: 604-946-5793
PRODUCTION STAFF K-Bro Linen Systems FF/T day positions available FHourly pay rate $10.72 - $12.80 FAbility to work weekends is req. K-Bro Linen operates a large modern commercial laundry facility located within a short walk from Lake City Skytrain in Bby. Apply in Person
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The shifts for this part time casual position are 1.5 hours per day on those days that the students are in attendance. Incumbents are expected to follow the same vacation schedule as the school. In addition to excellent communication and interpersonal skills, applicants must have experience supervising groups of elementary school-aged children and be willing to work with adolescents. First Aid & other related training, such as conflict resolution or nonviolent crisis intervention, would be preferred. The rate of pay for this part time casual position is $21.53 per hour, which includes 4% holiday pay. Interested qualified applicants should forward their resume with supporting documents along with a cover letter to RSBsupport@sd38.bc.ca before 4pm Friday, October 10th, 2014 quoting competition number # NHS002-14 Human Resources Department School District No 38 (Richmond) 7811 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC V6Y 3E3
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Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM.
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By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina we will dispose of goods, namely: (1) 40’ Cruise-AHome, “Pug”; debtor “Troy Hampel” to recover $4,719.21 plus accruing storage and any/all other expenses related. This unit will be made available for sale after October 10, 2014. Unit is currently being stored at Shelter Island Marina, BC. Contact 604-434-2448 for further information.
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Richmond’s Marielle Demorest is honoured at the 100th anniversary gala of the Alliance Des Femmes de la Francophonie Canadienne. The Sept. 6 gala, held in Ottawa and attended by former governor general Michaëlle Jean, honoured 100 women from various sectors and from across Canada for their contributions to their communities. Demorest is a founding member of the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre, and a current board member. At the centre, she runs a support group for French-speaking women.
Evan Digby photo Seventeen-year-old guitarist Pierre Camba from Richmond won a third-place prize at the recent Youth Talent Search BC 2014 finals. Camba competed with 24 other finalists from across the Lower Mainland, ranging in age from eight to 18, at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody.
Tiensu Tsang, honorary president of the Canada Wenzhou Friendship Society, presents Kwantlen Polytechnic University Alumni Association board member Brandon Hastings with an endowed scholarship donation, alongside current Wenzhou Society president Miaofei Pan. The $20,000 cheque was presented during the MidAutumn Festival celebration at the society’s new clubhouse in Richmond. The organization launched what will become a legacy in perpetuity—an annual $1,000 scholarship that will support a student from China studying accounting in KPU’s School of Business.
Genna Costa, mom Marnie Costa and the Lower Mainland Green Team was at Richmond Nature Park Sept. 14 removing cultivated blueberries to give local native bog plants a chance to survive.
The Lower Mainland Green Team weeded farmland and harvested beets at the Sharing Farm on Sept. 20. The work of the volunteers will help ensure weeds don’t spread so land can be used to grow vegetables on the farm, which provides fresh produce for families and individuals who depend on the Richmond Food Bank.
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The BC Special Olympics Athlete of the Year for 2014, Richmond’s Magnus Batara is an all-around athlete who excels in swimming—holding the national record in the men’s 50-metre breaststroke of 36.80 seconds. He also holds the Paralympic world and Pan-American records in both the 50-metre and 200-metre breaststroke events. As sponsor of The Richmond Review’s Athlete of the Month feature, local realtor Keith Liedtke is proud to present September recipient Magnus with a pair of ticket to the movies.
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Rabbi Yechiel Baitelman demonstrates the art of making a shofar earlier this month at Richmond Public Library. The event was held in the lead up to Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which ends at nightfall Sept. 26.
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Curbside library opens in Richmond
Richmond rakes port over the coals
Former newspaper box reinvented as a children’s library in Steveston
New facility will barge four million tonnes of coal in the South Arm
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by Matthew Hoekstra
A former newspaper box has been given a new life on a residential street in Richmond. Carolyn Hart and her family have transformed the box into a micro-library she calls the Lassam Road Children’s Library. “This is a natural extension of my ongoing work to promote childhood literacy. I want every child in Richmond to love reading and to enjoy easy access to great books,” said Hart in an e-mail. Located outside her home at 10520 Lassam Rd. in Steveston, the library is home to a variety of children’s books—from board books to novels—and free to use for young book lovers. Hart, a teacher who has developed and taught literacy programs at local community centres and libraries, said readers are welcome to simply borrow a book, or take a book home and replace it with another. Library users dropped off a handful of new titles yesterday, including Pooh’s Grand Adventure and a Disney’s The Perfect Dress. “Over the summer, we have scoured thrift stores from Tsawwassen to the Okanagan in order to make sure we have a good selection of appealing books for a wide range of children,” said Hart, who also writes about books for children and young adults on her website storytimestandouts. com. “We are also very grateful for donations of gently used books. Books will rotate through the library so the collection will change regularly.” The venture follows the lead of small neighbourhood pop-up libraries in Vancouver—a trend believed to have started in Wisconsin by Todd Bol. In 2009 Bol installed a wooden box on his front lawn in the shape of a one room schoolhouse as a tribute to his mother—a former school teacher who loved reading. He filled it with books, and a movement was born.
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Carolyn Hart recently opened the Lassam Road Children’s Library in Steveston, a free book-sharing service that’s part of a growing trend.
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Richmond council offered Port Metro Vancouver a rebuke this week for approving a facility that will introduce two coal barges in the Fraser River each day. “It’s a bad idea—a dumb idea actually,” said Coun. Ken Johnston, speaking at Monday’s council meeting. “We’ve sent the message loud and clear. "We have no control over federal government decisions, but we do our best to give our input.” Last month the port approved a coal terminal at Fraser Surrey Docks, located a few kilometres away from Richmond. Once operational, trains—up to 135 cars long, running almost daily—will deliver coal from Montana and Wyoming in the United States to the Surrey facility. Barges will then tow the coal through the South Arm past Steveston to Texada Island for eventual export to Asia. Four million tonnes of coal will be moved each year. See Page 3
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