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Aston Martin DB9 slammed into vehicles at 220 km/h by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

A B.C. Supreme Court lawsuit filed against the manufacturer of a $200,000 car involved in a fatal May 2013 crash involving eight vehicles on Westminster Highway, claims a phenomenon known as “unintended acceleration” was at least partly to blame. As first reported in The Richmond Review last year, sources said an RCMP investigation concluded that mechanical failure was to blame in the crash at Westminster Highway and Knight Street, a finding that was not passed on to Transport Canada. But now the driver of the 2007 Aston Martin DB9, Vancouver’s Jessica Ying Zhu, and a passenger in her car, Lili Yang, claim in separate lawsuits that Aston Martin and Ford were negligent. The lawsuit paints a new picture of what happened on a clear, warm spring afternoon that proved deadly for the passenger in a Mercedes Benz SUV who was stopped for a red light in the westbound lane at the intersection. Yang’s lawyer, Farzana Mohamed from the Vancouver law firm Mackoff and Company, told The Richmond Review Thursday that a key safety feature that other car manufacturers introduced as early as 2000, was missing from the Aston Martin DB9 driven by Zhu. “Notwithstanding that the DB9 was a high power vehicle, the DB9 was not equipped with a brake-throttle override system, which at all material times was a known safety feature that does, in these circumstances, enable the brake system to overcome the acceleration.” See Page 3

Matthew Hoekstra photo Bardia Khaledi, manager of the Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market, is preparing to welcome 70 vendors and thousands of visitors to the streets of the fishing village Sunday.

Summer markets ready to return Trio of outdoor markets offer everything under the sun—and moon by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter The sun is out, the skies are clear and the air smells like baked bread, crispy carrots and sizzling squid. Market season has returned to Richmond

with a trio of mini mercantile metropolises set to open. The International Summer Night Market will begin to welcome visitors tonight (Friday), the Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market is back on Sunday and the Richmond Night Market reappears next week. An estimated 4,000 people are drawn to Steveston’s streets for its twice-monthly market, whose location in the fishing village helps attract visitors. “When you meander through the market there’s lots of other things you can do and see,” said Bardia Khaledi, market manager.

“Your visit to the market might be an hourand-a-half long, and you might listen to the music, but there’s another whole day you can spend just in Steveston.” Sunday’s open-air market, the eighth annual, organized by the Steveston Community Society, will feature 70 vendors offering a range of local farm products and artisan wares. New entrants this year include vegan vendors such as Vogue Cakes and Vegan Pudding Co. See Page 5

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Sheng-Dong Liu photos A flying karate kick was among the demonstrations during the Richmond Chinese Community Society’s Asian Heritage Fair at Lansdowne Centre. See more photos on page 39.

Vehicle was travelling at 220 km/h

From Page 1 While the vehicle was travelling west on Westminster Highway, the DB9 “suddenly began to accelerate with wide open throttles. In the ensuing moments...Zhu pumped the DB9’s brake pedal, causing the vacuum-assist power brakes...to fail,” the lawsuit says. “As a result, the DB9 continued to accelerate, reaching a speed of approximately 220 km/h before crashing into the rear of a Mercedes SUV...The driver of the SUV was killed on impact.” Yang, a mortgage broker, spent months in hospital, and suffered numerous injuries, including a brain injury, as well as fractures to her arms, legs and ribs, as well as internal injuries, Mohamed said. Yang has undergone half a dozen surgeries, with more expected. While she can talk, she walks with difficulty. Also named as defendants are Visteon and Pi Innovo, which Yang’s lawsuit claims played a part in the design, manufacture, assembly and sale of the DB9’s throttleby-wire technology. None of the allegations have been proven in court. Mohamed said it could take two or three years, or more, before this case goes to trial. She noted that most of these cases are settled out of court. Last year, Richmond Mounties announced that no criminal charges were being recommended in the case. Sources told The Richmond Review that mechanical failure was the conclusion of a forensic investigation of the crash, but a Freedom of Information request on the police file resulted in limited information that was significantly redacted. The Review appealed to the Office of Departmental Policy and Access to Information earlier this year, but has not yet received a response. The FOI request did reveal that the Aston Martin appeared to be in good working order, and that it had been well

Matthew Hoekstra photo Brothers Zac and Joe Prokop slid down the eight-metre-tall treehouse in Terra Nova last September.

Terra Nova treehouse set to reopen Martin van den Hemel file photo The fatal May 2013 crash at Westminster Highway and Knight Street involved eight vehicles.

maintained. The Review also revealed early last year that an automotive journalist in England experienced sudden acceleration in a 2013 Aston Martin DB9. Experts say that the 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is substantially the same as the 2007 model. Despite having his foot on the brake, veteran automotive journalist Greg Fountain wrote in CAR Magazine that the vehicle’s engine suddenly began revving. “I pressed the brake harder but the car wouldn’t stop moving,” Fountain wrote for his publication, CAR Magazine (carmagazine.co.uk) According to Transport Canada, there was another case of “engine surge” that involved a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage. “The complainant in this incident was traveling in stop-and-go traffic when the engine RPM surged suddenly and the vehicle lurched forward, hitting the vehicle ahead at a relatively slow speed and causing minimal damage,” Transport Canada

spokesperson Karine Martel wrote in an e-mail last year. “The driver maintains that his foot was on the brake pedal the whole time, just pressing on and off the pedal to allow the vehicle to move forward.” This type of “engine surge” was not unheard of, according to Transport Canada. “While this is believed to be an isolated case, the dealer stated this type of incident has been seen before with other V12-engine vehicles. The dealer also stated that in stop-and-go traffic, when the brakes are continually applied, the vacuum supply in the brake booster gets depleted, causing the engine speed to increase trying to compensate. It is believed that this compensation, along with the loss of power brakes, may have contributed to the incident above. The dealer has not tried to recreate the incident; however, in a brake-hold test, the brakes successfully held the vehicle under full throttle.”

City contractor repairing centrepiece of popular playground by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

Pint-sized visitors to a popular Richmond playground will soon get their treehouse back. Over the winter vandals ruined the 10-metre tall treehouse at Terra Nova Rural Park by cutting its rope-like safety netting on three occasions. The playground centrepiece and its long tube slide have been closed ever since. Now the city says the structure should reopen before the May long weekend next week. “We worked with the contractor and looked at a variety of different options,” said Ted Townsend, city spokesperson. Stainless steel cable railings are being installed on the structure, offering the best combination of vandal-resistance, durability and east of maintenance, while still maintaining the character of the treehouse. Portions of the Terra Nova Adventure Play Environment opened last August before dignitaries cut the ribbon Sept. 27, 2014. Despite the treehouse closure, families have still been drawn to other elements of the playground, including 35-metre ziplines, an aerial rope walkway, a log jam climbing structure and other features.

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Notice of Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication and Intent to Dispose of Land PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Richmond intends to consider adopting Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 9224 at the Council Meeting on June 8, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers. The purpose of Bylaw 9224 is to authorize that the lands shown outlined in bold on the sketch plan below, approximately 12,718 square meters on the north west corner of Westminster Highway and Knight Street, be stopped up, cease to be public road and the road dedication be removed. In addition, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City intends to sell this portion of closed road area totalling approximately 12,718 square meters to Richmond Auto Mall Association, or its designate, for $5,490,000. The Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 9224 (North West Corner of Westminster Highway and Knight Street) and the accompanying plans may be inspected at the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday (inclusive), except statutory holidays, commencing Friday, May 8, 2015 until Monday, June 8, 2015 (inclusive). Prior to the adoption of Bylaw 9224, any person who is affected by this bylaw may make their concerns known by writing to City Council c/o City Clerk, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1. Any written submissions must be received by the City Clerk no later than 4:00 pm, June 8, 2015.

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Accused sex offender indicted on 8 counts Novid Dadmand allegedly befriended victims on social media by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A man accused by Richmond Mounties of being a serial sex offender, was indicted late last month on eight counts in B.C. Supreme Court. Novid Dadmand was originally arrested by local police investigators in March of 2014 following “an exhaustive investigation into multiple sex-related offences” that dated back to 2008, police said. After originally being charged with 11 criminal code offences, including sexual assault, break and enter, theft and fraud, Dadman was indicted in B.C. Supreme Court on eight counts, including seven for sexual assault and one for breaking and entering. Dadmand, who was 28 at the time of his arrest, was identified as a suspect through similar circumstances in offences that took place in four RCMP jurisdictions: North Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, and Richmond. Dadmand used social media to befriend his victims, police said last year. Dadmand identified himself online as a modelling agent and convinced his victims to meet him for a photo shoot in exchange for money and gifts.

Novid Dadmand is charged with seven counts of sexual assault.

Investigators said it was during these meetings that the majority of the criminal offence allegations took place. Dadmand also went by the alias Robert Peako. In a press release Wednesday, Richmond RCMP Cpl. Dennis Hwang thanked the media and the public for their assistance in the investigation, which Hwang described as “lengthy and complex” and that led to “updated charges”.

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The International Summer Night Market opens this weekend.

There will be both more and less at the 2015 Richmond Night Market when it opens its doors for the first time on Friday, May 15 at the north end of No. 3 Road next to River Rock Casino Resort. Founder Raymond Cheung has crafted a new pirate theme this year, and brought in more things for young families to see and do, including two colourful pirate ships—one a bouncy castle that kids are welcome to board and plunder, the other a fibreglass ship that will spew both smoke and bubbles—plenty of hidden treasure for kids to find, an expanded food court with more than 100 food booths and a larger games area replete with carnival games. This year’s coupon book offers up to $250 in savings, and costs half of last year’s booklet, at just $2.

Night markets are ready to return From Page 1 The market is also putting a renewed emphasis on part of its name—farmers—by including more local produce, including two sellers from the Richmond Farm School program who will sell produce grown on Lulu Island. Other products available this season range from fruit wines of Maan Farms and gluten free baked goods of Marie’s Guilt Free Bakery, to Allen Pearson’s Creative Leather Crafts and canine delights of Rambling Hound Bakery. Visitors can also expect plenty of entertainment from Richmond musicians, possible cooking demonstrations, a kids zone, food trucks and a comfort zone—offering a shaded place for weary market-goers to rest. Community groups will also be sharing their stories, and Khaledi said non-profit organizations are welcome to apply for a table. Richmond’s two Asian-themed night markets

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are also preparing for their summer seasons. First to open is the International Summer Night Market, which will again be stationed in a paved area behind Home Depot. The market features an array of merchandise, food and beverage vendors, along with a kids zone and nightly entertainment. Next weekend marks the return of the Richmond Night Market. Based at Duck Island near River Rock Casino Resort and Bridgeport Station, visitors to this year’s market can expect to find their favourite foods—from barbecued squid and potato twisters to curry fish balls and bubble waffles—along with merchandise vendors and entertainment. Organizers also have a few creative ideas to draw people in, including the photoop-friendly fibreglass sculpture “Throne of Rotato”—a tribute to the market’s fried-potato-on-a-stick staple and the popular TV show Game of Thrones.

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Richmond Night Market Traffic Advisory Weekends from May 15 to November 1, 2015 During the summer operation of the Richmond Night Market, located at 8351 River Road (directly west of River Rock Casino Resort), traffic on No. 3 Road may be heavier than normal. Evening travel delays may occur in the area. The Richmond Night Market runs from May 15 – November 1. Hours of operation will be: • Fridays and Saturdays - 7:00 p.m. to midnight • Sundays and long weekend Mondays - 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. To get to the airport or to Vancouver the use of alternate routes, such as Dinsmore Bridge and Russ Baker Way, is strongly encouraged. To other nearby City Centre destinations, including River Rock Casino Resort, the use of Great Canadian Way is recommended. The Canada Line may also be used as an alternative to travel to the Richmond Night Market or other previously mentioned destinations.

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two hours—at 15 mph. After the Second World War, redoubled efforts produced Airphibian, Convaircar, Aerocar, Autoplane, Mizar, and, more recently, Terrafugia Transition, Parajet Skycar and LaBiche Aerospace FSC-1. And some have actually flown: 300 of the “over 2,000 known flying car designs”, according to www.carplane. com. Today, no commercially produced vehicle bridges “the gap between car and plane travel.” Carplane’s stated goal is to start closing this ‘gap’ by settling “on a design which performs well in both air and road modes” and meets all certification requirements for cars and for airplanes in the Very Light Aircraft (VLA) category (max. 750kgs/1,653lbs.)…[thereby giving] Carplane®’s customers the benefit of its safety having been [government] tested.” The Carplane design at this stage of development can be likened to an upturned catamaran accommodating two people, each in their own hull. Between the hulls is space for storing and protecting the wings along the length of the vehicle thereby providing the longest possible, unsegmented wing length within the confines of a normal car. A patented mechanism deploys the wings in a smoothly integrated process that wholly converts the car to an airplane. Animations of this process are on the Carplane® website. Carplane’s slogan — “built for reality” boldly conveys that it has finally met the engineering and design challenges of the flying car. Like the self-driving car, however, overcoming these challenges also raises difficult legal, licensing, and insurance issues. Fans of ‘The Jetsons’ will recall the aerocars buzzing around Orbit City in neatly ordered bubbles. One wonders if the Jetsons’ producer, Hanna-Barbera offered any clues about how we get there from here.

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Transportation Ministry image Rendering of what a new bridge to replace the Massey Tunnel might look like.

Details, justification for Massey Bridge overdue Scope and cost of 10-lane span expected by fall by Jeff Nagel Black Press The B.C. government is a year overdue on its spring 2014 target of unveiling a detailed project scope and business plan to replace the Massey Tunnel with a new bridge. But Transportation Minister Todd Stone insists the government remains on track to begin construction in 2017 on the new span between Richmond and Delta, and associated Highway 99 upgrades, and complete it by 2022. Premier Christy Clark announced the decision to proceed with the project— as a bridge on the existing alignment—in September 2013, after two rounds of public and stakeholder consultation, and said the project scope and business case would be made public the following spring. NDP transportation critic Claire Trevena said the failure to deliver a business plan before detailed design work began shows the province’s attitude continues to be “just do it and see what evolves” without solid evidence of what will be useful or costeffective. “Is this going to move the traffic problem further north?” she asked. “A real business case should address if this is the best way of dealing with that bottleneck.” Project director Geoff Freer said more time was needed to do more traffic and engineering analysis. The project definition report spelling out the proposed scope is expected to be released this fall, he said, followed by more consultation. More work is ongoing but Freer said findings so far confirm the project team’s intent

to build a new 10-lane bridge, with one of the extra lanes in each direction dedicated for HOV/transit. Once the project report is tabled along with a cost estimate, decisions must be made about how to finance the project, whether as is widely assumed it will be tolled, and whether or not it will be a private-public partnership. About $53 million is budgeted over the next two years on project planning.

Soft soil a concern Soft soil in the river delta is a concern for engineers, so geotechnical drilling has been a major focus of the recent work. Freer said drill holes on each side of the river had to go down through 315 metres of river silt—more than 1,000 feet—to reach glacial gravel, but added that doesn’t necessarily mean much higher costs or that pilings will have to be driven down that far. He expects the Massey project cost will be “in the same ballpark” as the $3.3-billion Port Mann/Highway 1 project, but for a bridge with long graded approaches, much like the Alex Fraser Bridge. Trevena said the potential effect of tolling the Highway 99 crossing must also be weighed. “How are you going to make sure you don’t see the

same problems we saw at the Port Mann?” she asked, referring to lower-than-expected toll revenue as some drivers choose free crossings. Freer acknowledged tolls can reduce a bridge’s use but predicts it won’t be a factor at the Massey crossing. “Regardless of whether you toll it or not because there’s so much congestion it probably wouldn’t change the scope in any way shape or form.” He also said updated traffic estimates confirm that 60 per cent of the traffic through the tunnel is between Surrey, Delta and Richmond and not Vancouver. Many of the trips ending in Richmond may be going to Vancouver via the Canada Line, he added. The Massey Tunnel doesn’t meet modern earthquake, width or height standards and major repairs to electrical and ventilation systems will be needed in about 10 years. If a new Massey Bridge is tolled, it’s unclear whether a reformed tolling system might be in place in Metro Vancouver by the time it opens—area mayors want to pursue some form of road pricing. Richmond council has directed staff to continue to push the Ministry of Transportation to consider local objectives of preserving farmland, explore public transit options and plan a bridge with “iconic” architecture.

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have a challenge for you. For two weeks, if you need to buy groceries or decide to eat out, try doing it all by using public transportation. I’m calling this the Food Security Transit Challenge. The reason I’m issuing this challenge is to remind people that the deadline to vote in Metro Vancouver’s Transit and Transportation Referendum is fast approaching. Remember those mail-in ballots that you were sent in March? Now’s the time to fill them out and send them in if you haven’t already. There has been much

debate over the merits of the transit plan, but one thing is clear. If you want to improve food security for your community, then you should support the plan for better public transportation. Debates over issues like this tend to focus on the raw numbers, like the budget, tax rates, construction dates and other details. This is all good, because we need to take a hard look at such things to make sure the plan is sound, but crunching numbers tends to make the debate too abstract. When that happens, it’s easy to forget how the lack of good transit options actually affects people on a day to day basis. To fix that, let’s do a walkthrough of what it’s like get your food by transit. This is the Food Security Challenge that many people in the Lower Mainland face all the time. I can speak about this with authority because it did it myself for most of my adult life because I didn’t have a car. It’s only when I moved to Richmond some years ago that I got one. Before that, it was public transit for everything. Ok, so let’s say I’m at

home, and I have nothing to eat in my house. That means I either have to eat out, or go shop for food to cook at home. Unfortunately, I happen to live in a ‘food desert’. That means I don’t have any food stores (or restaurants) close by, which is a more common problem than you might think. The nearest place is a 7-11 that is almost two kilometers away. The nearest grocery store (of any size, let alone something as big as a Safeway) is even further than that. Good thing I’m ablebodied, so if I have to, I’m capable of making the walk to the nearest store and hauling my groceries back. But if I was elderly or disabled, I’m out of luck. I would have two choices – get food delivered (which is an option that is too expensive for most) or hop on public transit. Of course, that’s assuming that there is even a transit route nearby. But let’s say there is. So you go out to wait for the bus. And wait. And wait. Sure you can call the TransLink number to see when the next bus is supposed to arrive, but that’s in an ideal world. My local bus route, the 410, runs all the

If you want to improve food security for your community, then you should support the plan for better public transportation.

way to New Westminster, and the buses often get stuck on the frequently congested Queensborugh Bridge, so delays are common. Sure would be nice if there was some plan to fix this sort of congestion, right? So your bus finally arrives and you’re off to the Safeway. Not so fast. Not everyone is going to get all the food they need from one place. If you have specific health or cultural dietary needs, like if you need gluten-free foods or eat only kosher foods, you may have to haul yourself all over the city. And when you’re done shopping? Now comes the hard part. Getting home while lugging heavy bags of groceries, on buses or Skytrain cars that are likely crowded to the roof. All of this is quite difficult,

and takes a ton of time, but it’s the only option for a great many people. They have no choice but to do it because they have to eat. I know there are a great many other issues about the transit referendum I haven’t talked about, but I just don’t have the space w here for that. All I can do is highlight how the lack of adequate public transportation is an immediate food security challenge t that will only get worse t in the Lower Mainland if t we don’t act. The region is already so expensive to t live in that many people won’t be able to afford cars, so they will have no choice but to use public transit. However, if you are still undecided about how to vote in the Transit and Transportation Referendum, then take the Food Security Transit Challenge for two weeks. It will be an eye-opener, trust me. Once you have, you’ll know how to vote. Final voting for the referendum is May 29, so make you voice heard. Stephen Mullins is the communications manager for Richmond Food Security Society. See www.richmondfood security.org for information.

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letters

How about some more fare checks?

Vote no and tell Mayors’ Council to take a business approach

Editor: While the Mayors’ Council have spent an obscene amount of money to promote their ill conceived transit tax they have been lacking in any new or innovative approaches to the funding of transit. While most taxpayers don’t mind paying their share, they are already paying a transit tax on gasoline and a multitude of other services. The Mayors Council has hitched its dreams on the .05% PST increase—why haven’t they looked at some of the existing shortfalls, inequitable government financing and a more business approach to the problem, ie. - the number one taxpayers’ concern is that transit riders pay their fares. Translink continues to use the 3 - 4% fare evasion backed up by some ‘expert’ from UBC or SFU. Why not ask those on the front lines daily—the bus drivers—they will tell you on some lines it is closer to 20 to 25%. The Broadway B-Line is referred to as the ‘Free Line’ by the drivers. Gregor Robertson wants a Yes vote so he can have TransLink spend a billion dollars for a “free-line subway’. Has the Council looked at Translinks file of the B.C. Bus Pass Program where the government pays $45 per year per pass. How many thousands are there and is $45 a reasonable amount where TransLink is getting less than $4 a month and the average fare is $2.75 each. Is it proper where this $45 pass is being used by a 15 year old to go to a private school in Vancouver and the pass belongs to her grandmother? The bus drivers used to confiscate misuse but two years ago Coast Mountain adopted the ‘Educate” rather than the previous ‘Enforce”

program. Why has the Mayors’ Council not spoken up about the gross inequity where the taxpayers in the Lower mainland have to pay for highways and bridges but in the rest of the province funding is from general revenue. Not a peep from this group and then they added in ‘local municipal roads” so now someone in Port Moody would be paying towards upgrading a local road in Surrey. What a sweet deal. There have been several in depth articles about new mini-cities to be build in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Surrey and Richmond. The articles and subsequent promotional ads for new developments promote “steps to skytrain” “no need to own a car” and the building is sold out before the ground is broken. These condo units normally sell for $40,000 to $50,000 over the market value due to their location adjacent to skytrain so with the presale and premium prices, the financing for the development is an easy task with an attractive rate. Assess a tax on all new units within a two or three block radius of SkyTrain. The articles on the new ‘mini-cities’ indicate a projected development of a minimum of 10,000 new units and a tax of $10,000 per unit would generate $100 million dollars for Translink Vote No and tell the Mayors’ Council to take a business approach instead of their tax and spend program they are promoting. Ron Hyde Richmond

Monster homes ruin Richmond Editor: There appears to be a rising level of concern over the trend in property development in Richmond. This is well founded as it appears that in traditional family neighbourhoods with quiet, tree-lined streets, comfortable homes are being torn down and replaced with monster dwellings. Questions are being raised as to how this transformation can be allowed to take place . It appears that it is a clever money laundering scheme whereby funds of dubious origin are involved in the initial purchase of a family home only to have the land redeveloped in a matter of days. There is no need for occupancy as the owner remains offshore while their money is being cleansed .

It would be interesting to know the true residential addresses of the true owners of these monster houses. Richmond City Hall is turning a blind eye to this development and simply continue to issue building permits . Three-storey development has become the norm. A classic example of a monster dwelling is a development near Steveston Highway and the West Dike, bordering on Harold Steve's farm. Viewed from the dike it appears to be the makings of a drive-in cinema with a giant screen. People walking the dike stare at this development as much as they watch the cows grazing nearby. Alan Johnson Richmond

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Minoru Park could use some weeding Editor: I recently took a walk in Minoru Park and was shocked to see how overgrown the plants were. There were weeds everywhere. Grass was not cut , plants dead. Minoru Park used to be the gem of Richmond, always well-maintained and beautiful. The park today is a mess and a disgrace. I wrote to the parks board last year about the same problem. Yet there is still a

problem. I am a Richmond taxpayer and know that Richmond has no shortage of funds and is even receiving record amounts of revenue from the River Rock Casino. There is no financial reason that the park is not being maintained properly. I would like to know why we are letting our most beautiful park fall into ruin. Eileen Paget Richmond

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Notice of Public Hearing Tuesday, May 19, 2015 – 7 p.m. Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000 Fax: 604-278-5139

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9183 (RZ 14-657378) Location/s: 2080/2100 No. 4 Road Applicant/s: Peter Harrison Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/D)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, to permit the property to be subdivided into two (2) single-family residential lots fronting No. 4 Road. City Contact: Andrew Yu 604.204.8518 Planning and Development Division BYLAW 9183

• enhance opportunities for pedestrian circulation and landscaping between the rear lane and the coach house building; • enhance site planning as it relates to side yard setbacks for the coach house building, and to the permitted vehicle parking arrangement; and • clarify the existing regulations associated with the ﬁrst storey roof height of the coach house building. City Contact: Cynthia Lussier 604.276.4108 Planning and Development Division 4.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9201 (RZ 14-677417) Location/s: 4760/4780 Fortune Avenue Applicant/s: 1015553 B.C. Ltd. Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, to permit subdivision into two (2) lots with driveway access to/from Fortune Avenue. City Contact: Andrew Yu 604.204.8518 Planning and Development Division BYLAW 9201

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9233 Applicant/s: City of Richmond Purpose: To amend the “Coach Houses (RCH, RCH1)” zone for compact lots along arterial roads with rear lane access, to:

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9234 (RZ 13-644767) Location/s: 7751 Heather Street Applicant/s: Matthew Cheng Architect Inc. Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “High Density Townhouses (RTH2)”, to permit development of ﬁve (5) townhouses with vehicle access to Turnill Street. City Contact: Cynthia Lussier 604-276-4108 Planning and Development Division

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9240 (RZ 14-669511) Location/s: 9560 Alexandra Road Applicant/s: Yamamoto Architecture Ltd. Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single-Detached (RS1/F)” to “Town Housing (ZT67) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”, to permit the development of 20 three-storey townhouse units with site access from Alexandra Road. City Contact: David Brownlee 604.276.4200 Planning and Development Division BYLAW 9240

BYLAW 9234

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RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9235 (ZT 15-694251) Location/s: 3531 Bayview Street Applicant/s: Penta Builder’s Group Purpose: Zoning text amendment to add “animal grooming” as a permitted use within the “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU22) Steveston Commercial” zone. City Contact: Andrew Yu 604.204.8518 Planning and Development Division

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BYLAW 9235

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9241 (RZ 10-516067) Location/s: 6731, 6751 Eckersley Road and 6740 Cooney Road Applicant/s: Andrew Cheung Architects Inc. Purpose: To create the “Mid Rise Apartment & Townhouse (ZLR26) – Brighouse Village (City Centre)” zone and to rezone the subject properties from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Mid Rise Apartment and Townhouse (ZLR26) – Brighouse Village (City Centre)”, to permit development of approximately 41 apartment units and eight (8) townhouse units above a partially submerged parking structure accessed from

Notice of Public Hearing continued on next page.

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Public invited to meet the Mounties Richmond RCMP has a schedule of Police Week events from May 11 to 15

Residents from across Richmond are invited to meet local

RCMP officers and staff during Police Week, which runs from May 11 to 15, and includes a wide range of events. On Monday, May 11, the Vancouver International Airport will host the launch of Police Week with partners at Tourism Richmond, sharing information about travel safety and security

from noon to 4 p.m. On Tuesday, May 12, Hugh Boyd park will host a Cram the Cruiser fundraising event to benefit the Richmond Food Bank from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The crew from radio station Z 95.3 will be on site that day to help encourage donations to help feed those in need. On Wednesday, May 13, the facilities

at Hamilton Elementary School and Community Centre will feature fun for the family from noon to 4 p.m. On Thursday, May 14, a Police Week car wash will be held at Coppersmith Mall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in support of the Cops for Cancer fundraiser, with the crew from radio station Z95.3 again being on hand at the Coppersmith

Corner on Steveston Highway near the Canadian Tire. On Friday, May 15, the public is invited to visit Lansdowne Centre and the radio team from Z95.3 for more Police Week activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Be on the look out for random acts of kindness, organizers say. —Martin van den Hemel

Notice of Public Hearing Tuesday, May 19, 2015 – 7 p.m. Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall 6911 No. No. 33 Rd. Rd. Richmond Richmond BC BC V6Y V6Y 2C1 2C1 || Tel: Tel: 604-276-4000 604-276-4000 Fax: Fax: 604-278-5139 604-278-5139 6911 BYLAW 9242

Notice of Public Hearing continued Eckersley Road; and To amend Section 5.15.1 (Affordable Housing) of Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500 to include the “Mid Rise Apartment and Townhouse (ZLR26) – Brighouse Village (City Centre)” zone and a density bonusing cash in lieu sum in accordance with the Affordable Housing Strategy. City Contact: Diana Nikolic 604.276.4040 Planning and Development Division BYLAW 9241

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9242 (RZ 14-673732) Location/s: 8491 Williams Road Applicant/s: Casa Mia Projects Ltd. Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, to permit development of four (4) townhouse units with vehicle accesses from 8391 Williams Road and 8531 Williams Road. City Contact: Edwin Lee 604.276.4121 Planning and Development Division

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9244 (RZ 14-665401) Location/s: 9840 Seaton Court Applicant/s: Sukinder Mangat Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two (2) lots with vehicle access to/from a rear lane. City Contact: Cynthia Lussier 604.276.4108 Planning and Development Division BYLAW 9244

How to obtain further information: • By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above. • On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http://www. richmond.ca/cityhall/council/agendas/hearings/2015. htm

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• At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, are also available for inspection at the Planning and Development Division at City Hall, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing May 8, 2015 and ending May 19, 2015, or upon the conclusion of the hearing. • By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604-276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing May 8, 2015 and ending May 19, 2015. Participating in the Public Hearing process: • The Public Hearing is open to all members of the public. If you believe that you are affected by the proposed bylaw, you may make a presentation or submit written comments at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may send your written comments to the City Clerk’s Office by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows: • By E-mail: using the on-line form at http://www. richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm • By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • By Fax: 604.278.5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/ council/hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604.276.4007. • All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council. It should be noted that the rezoned property may be used for any or all of the uses permitted in the “new” zone. David Weber Director, City Clerk’s Office

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Steveston Veterinary Hospital has moved to 100-7020 Francis Rd (corner of Gilbert and Francis Roads)

The new facility has many state of the art additions including: Dedicated cat and dog entrances and reception areas Separate cat and dog kennel areas Heated recovery kennels Positive pressure ventilation in the operating room Welcoming new and existing clients.

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Elementary school students hit the track

The Richmond Elementary School track and field championships were held Thursday at Minoru Park, with hundreds of participants from dozens of local schools taking part in events such as the 4 x 100 metre relay and long jump. Martin van den Hemel photos

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Work on Hollybridge Way

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Detours in place To accommodate sewer installation taking place along Hollybridge Way, from May 2015 until September 2015 there will be temporary lane closures along Hollybridge Way between Elmbridge Way and River Road: •

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Sundays and holidays from 10 am to 6 pm

Detour signage will be in place. Please follow the direction of signage and trafﬁc control personnel.

Martin van den Hemel photo Christine Campbell and staff from the McDonalds at Blundell Centre (from left: Shannon, Lina, Maya, Ken, Najia, Jason) were joined by Richmond Review publisher Pierre Pelletier, at back, and Richmond Review circulation manager Kristene Murray (second from left) and Richmond FireRescue’s Peter Price during McHappy Day on Wednesday. McDonalds collected $1 from the sale of every Big Mac, Happy Meal and hot McCafe beverage (a total of $7,589) for Vancouver Ronald McDonald House, while additional coin box donations are earmarked for Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities across the country.

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Richmond Public Library will be hosting an easy free family fitness program for the whole family on Saturday, May 16 from 11:30 to noon at the Brighouse branch’s Kids Place Program Room (7700 Minoru Gate).

Presenter is certified personal trainer Kendrick Uy. She will do an active demo of three simple fitness activities that families can integrate into their daily routine in the spring and summer. No registration is required.

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The 22nd Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards

Pioneer Award

Barbara Goodwin played a key role in construction of Richmond Hospital

arbara Goodwin grew up in a family of volunteers and started volunteering when she was 12 for the local community centre in Steveston.

As a young woman, she helped her mother-in-law cut bandages for the wounded for the Red Cross. She hasn’t stopped volunteering since. On Monday, Barbara Goodwin got a standing ovation at the Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards after being named winner of the 2015 Pioneer Award. “Thank you very, very much. I’m so touched and very humbled,” she said. “I guess my passion definitely is in the hospital,” she said of her volunteer work. “The other day somebody said to me, ‘Where are you going now?’ I said I’m going to my second home.” That second home is 7000 Westminster Highway—Richmond Hospital. Goodwin played a key role in bringing a hospital to serve Richmond residents. She helped rally to build Richmond Hospital in the early 1960s, driving seniors to the referendum to vote to have Richmond Hospital built. She was there to break ground for Richmond Hospital, which officially opened in 1966. Goodwin was the founding member of the Richmond Hospital Auxiliary for 23 years and initiated the hospital thrift store in Steveston in 1974. Other volunteer roles Goodwin has taken include: director for Richmond Caring Place for 9 years; director for Richmond Community Foundation for 4 years; president of Fundraising for Rosewood Manor for 8 years; and Salmon Festival co-ordinator for Steveston Community Society for 15 years. For the last three years, Goodwin has supported Richmond Hospital Foundation with her time and dedication as

Rob Newell photo Annie Hung receives her scholarship from Pat Watson of Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives.

Rob Newell photo Barbara Goodwin (right) with emcee Elana Gold of The Richmond Review (left) and daughters Lisa Roberts and Michele Cupit .

one of Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Board of Directors. Goodwin has served as the event chair for Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Starlight Gala and she sits on the events committee for the Foundation’s Golf Tournament. Goodwin’s work in rallying to build Richmond Hospital and her work as a founding member of the Richmond Hospital Auxiliary has helped ensure that the community’s health care needs are met. Thanks to her leadership, Richmond residents have and will continue to have access to a broad spectrum of health care services right here in their community. Her volunteer work has helped many other areas in the community, including seniors care, non-profits, and arts and culture. As part of a group, Goodwin helped make it possible for Richmond to have a

hospital in the community. She helped set the stage for the auxiliary to continue to raise funds for local health care needs, investing thousands of hours of time to establish the Auxiliary Thrift Store in Steveston. Today, as a board member and volunteer for Richmond Hospital Foundation, the success of Richmond Hospital Foundation’s fundraising events would not be possible without her help and the help of other committee members. Her leadership as a board member is fundamental to our fundraising success. Goodwin saw a great need for local health care services and she rallied support to build Richmond Hospital, which has served the community since 1966. Because of her work, the community can rely on Richmond Hospital to take care of their health care needs, whenever they may need it.

2015 Ethels Scholarship winner The winner of the 2015 Ethel Tibbits Scholarship is Annie Hung, who will be graduating from Richmond Continuing Education’s early childhood education program in June, which prepares students to work in daycare centres and pre-schools. She has been accepted to Delta’s Continuing Education department to further her studies to obtain a Delta teacher assistant certificate, and will begin her studies this September, with her $500 scholarship paying part of her tuition. The Ethel Tibbits Scholarship is provided through a fund set up by The Richmond Review to help women gain the skills and education necessary to better support their families, and is administered by the Richmond Community Foundation.

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Rob Newell photo Mark Miller, executive director of Chimo Community Services, speaks at the Ethel Tibbits Awards.

Ethel Tibbits Awards help Nova House Many of the proceeds from the Ethel Tibbits Awards benefit Nova House, which is operated by Chimo Community Services. From operating crisis lines, to offering counselling services to providing outreach and advocacy work and settlement services, Chimo Community Services fulfills many roles in the community in addition to operating Nova House, a home for women and their children escaping domestic violence. Created in 1973, Chimo currently serves more than 10,000 people each year from varied cultural backgrounds, age groups, family lifestyles and economic situations. Today, their role is to help prevent tragedies and save lives, to strengthen individuals, families and communities, to connect people with needed community resources and to build bridges. Operating under the leadership of nine board members, Chimo’s 30 staff and some 200 volunteers reflect a range of cultural backgrounds and life experiences, and together speak more than a dozen different languages. To make a donation to Chimo, visit tinyurl.com/DonateChimo.

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The 22nd Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards Youth Award

Sasha Johal launched Feminism is for Everyone

asha Johal is a humble, hardworking student whose community involvement has helped chart her path in life.

Youth Award winner Sasha Johal.

Six years ago Johal attended a WE Day youth empowerment event, organized by Free the Children, which proved to have a profound impact on her future. Winning the 2015 Youth

Award at the Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards, the Cambie student offered plenty of thanks in accepting the prize, including to all the inspiring women she met at the event, and high school teachers who have helped open doors for her. Following her WE Day experience, Johal took part in numerous fundraisers, and last year travelled to Bagad, India with Free the Children.

For three weeks she was immersed in daily life with Indian children and their families from remote rural communities. She learned of their struggles surrounding rape culture, feminism, male gender superiority and poverty. The experience launched her into action: she led a presentation about the trip to 70 leadership students and founded a club, Feminism is for Everyone.

Nominees Elaine Ho Elaine Ho is a natural born leader. She is currently the chair of the Richmond Youth Foundation, which provides grants for youth, and helped raise $2,200 for the foundation’s endowment fund. Elaine serves as the cultural department head of the UBC Chinese Varsity Club, and the director of finance at the UBC Marketing Association. A proud graduate of StevestonLondon secondary, she is in her third year at the University of B.C.’s Sauder School of Business, and intends to specialize in marketing and business technology management. Aside from studying full-time, she also holds down a couple of part-time jobs, yet manages to give back to the community with the time she has.

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Karnpreet Sanghera Karnpreet Sanghera isn’t satisfied with being good. She strives for greatness. Currently studying at the University of B.C., she has lived in Richmond since she was seven and graduated from the incentive academic enrichment program at R.C. Palmer Secondary School. Her list of accomplishments is long and diverse. From serving as the co-vice president of her high school’s student council in her Grade 11 year, to becoming president in Grade 12, to earning a UROC award for her outstanding work in high school, her extra curricular activity has extended beyond the school. She was one of the youngest members of the Coast Capital Savings Richmond youth team and was selected by Port Metro Vancouver’s Leadership Program.

Anne Guo A well-rounded student who believes deeply in making her school and community better, Anne Guo has managed to balance academics with athletics and volunteerism. A student at AR MacNeill Secondary, Anne pioneered the school’s first business club, helping it to thrive and setting it up for future success. She’s active in student council and peer tutoring, writes for the school’s newspaper, captained her school’s volleyball team, and for the past couple of years has mentored elementary school aged girls in the after-school Hey Girlfriend program. Her nominator said this: “Anne demonstrates passion in being a leader while learning about business. She has a big heart and is always thinking about making the community a better place to be.”

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The 22nd Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards Business Award

Nominees Eva Sun

Traci Costa launched successful children’s clothing company

raci Costa said her children’s clothing company, Richmond-based Peekaboo Beans, is on a mission to bring play back—in a world that puts increasingly less

importance on play. “Canada is suffering a play deficit, with children spending, on average, seven-and-a-half hours on media time a day. Today is a small victory for play, so thank you,” said Costa, in accepting the 2015 Busi-

As CEO and president of The Rice People, Eva Sun has been in the rice business since 1984 and today her company’s clients include grocery chains, independent retailers and food manufacturers in both the mainstream and ethnic marketplaces. Originally from Taiwan, Eva came to Canada in 1976 and helped her father manage grocery stores, before establishing her own rice business and becoming known as the Rice Lady. She’s actively involved in the industry, providing mentorship, support, inspiration and practical solutions for others in the food industry. Beyond her business, Eva is committed to community involvement and supports many charitable and philanthropic events.

ness Award at the Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards. Costa founded her company shortly after becoming a mother and experiencing fussy children’s clothing first-hand. Over the past eight years under her leadership, the

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company’s annual sales have grown from $200,000 to $5 million. In addition to being the founder of Peekaboo Beans, Costa is a director for Playground Builders, a charity that builds playgrounds for children in wartorn areas. Costa offered thanks to her team, family and friends who continue to support her. “I dedicate this award to Ethel Tibbits, who was a voice for people who didn’t have one, and that included my father and his family.”

Shatha Dawood After moving to Canada with her husband and two children in 1994, and armed with an accounting diploma, Shatha Dawood felt a calling to work in a field where she could share her joy with others. The first step in her journey was learning English, and she soon found herself working at Raymond Hair Today at Lansdowne Centre, where after three years as an assistant hair dresser, she found her true passion in hair styling. In 2004, she and a partner open Creme de la Creme hair salon at Lansdowne Centre, and in April opened her own hair salon, Mom Amie Hair Salon, at Tiffany Plaza. Said her nominator: “Shatha is a determined, passionate and warm-hearted person who takes pride in making the people around her feel good.”

Sports Award

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Cheers to Dawn Silver

awn Silver has mentored hundreds of young athletes in a sport that runs through her veins. Honoured with a 2015 Sports Award at the Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards, Silver founded Panther Cheer Athletics with Stephanie Kennedy to share her passion for cheer. Specifically, she wanted all children in Richmond to have the same positive experience she did growing up with a sport that got her out of the house and kept her out of trouble. “I’m lucky to be able to work in the field that I’m passionate about,” she said. Together with Kennedy, Silver has led Pan-

Rob Newell photo Dawn Silver, Sports Award winner.

ther Cheer on a path of community involvement to foster empathy and social responsibility in all of Panther Cheer’s athletes.

Nominees Carolyn Hart

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Since taking on the volunteer role of president at Richmond Minor Hockey in 2014, Carolyn Hart has poured her heart and sole into the job while raising a family and working. She’s improved or implemented many events and initiatives over the first 15 months of her presidency, including the Food Bank Drive, and the OneIce Mentorship Program, as well as the Skate to Great Drive, in which she helped collect used skates for disadvantaged children. She’s served as the catalyst for diversity changes at the association, including adding Rules of Hockey in Chinese. Outside of hockey, she’s also served as board

chair of Gingerbread House Parent Participation Preschool and McKinney school’s PAC.

Tina Keng There’s a lot of behind-the-scenes work that it takes to keep players and coaches organized on their sports teams. Hugh Boyd Secondary’s Tina Keng is one of those special people, who has a selfless, hard-working attitude that makes her a pleasure to work alongside. As a manager for football and basketball coaches, she is among the youth whose work often goes unnoticed in the high school setting, where academic achievement and athletic standouts attract most of the spotlight.

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The 22nd Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards Arts Award

Pat Rolston has been leading music school for 25 years

wenty-five years ago, Patricia Rolston answered a help-wanted advertisement in The Richmond Review to head up the Richmond Music School.

Rolston is still there today. It’s a testament to Rolston’s commitment to nurturing Richmond’s youth and inspiring young musicians. Honoured with the 2015 Arts Award at the Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards, Rolston said it’s been a long journey. “I’m still there. Still trying. It is my hope I will follow in the footsteps and have the same verve and feistiness as Ethel Tibbits did.” At the helm of the Richmond Music School since 1990, Rolston and her team of internationally-trained teachers, junior teachers and student apprentice features help foster a love of music in some 350 students each year. A renowned concert pianist and sought-after piano teacher, Rolston has guided countless students to top marks on their Royal Conservatory Music exams, propelling them to greater things.

Nominees Erin Ensor Erin Ensor has changed the lives of hundreds of dancers over the past 30 years at her studio Danceability. A dedicated teacher whose passion is sharing her knowledge and love of dance, she fosters that same love in those who set foot in her classroom. One of her former students credits Erin with nurturing her love for dance to the point that she reached the national level and is today a dance instructor too. “In addition to being a patient, knowledgeable teacher, Erin constantly goes above and beyond to help her students. Although Erin is a remarkable teacher, what makes her truly special is the environment she creates in the studio,” that former student said. One parent couldn’t say enough kind words about Erin. “She has shaped them into the young ladies that they are now and whom they shall grow into in the future.”

Dawn Ewen Dawn Ewen has served as an inspiration to the hundreds of students she’s worked with at the Gateway Academy since 2004. She is a lead choreographer and dance instructor who has taught more than 800 students at the Gateway, and many more through the Canadian School of Ballet and Encore Musical Theatre Group. She has shown she is willing to go above and beyond the call of her position and instills in her students an expectation of high standards, confidence and pride in their work. Dawn’s natural tendency to step up and get involved was displayed when she stepped into the Academy’s administrative position in the winter of 2011 and the summer of 2012 when there was no academy manager. Said one parent: “Dawn’s talent, enthusiasm and dedication are apparent. Dawn has an amazing ability to take all these things on with remarkable grace and professionalism.”

Pat Rolston won the Arts Award.

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The 22nd Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards Community Professional Award

Nominees Jocelyn Wong

Chimo’s Neena Randhawa is a passionate advocate for women

Jocelyn Wong exemplifies community leadership in her role as general manager at Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives, formerly known as Volunteer Richmond. Jocelyn was instrumental in the development of the Youth Now program, now in its 10th year of encouraging, training and empowering young leaders in the community. Described as exceptional, articulate, and confident, Jocelyn has been an active part of the Richmond community since 1999, when she provided crisis line counselling serves at Chimo. She also served as vice president and board member at Touchstone Family Association, was past president of the B.C. Alliance of Information and Referral Services, and was a City of Richmond appointed committee member of the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee.

eena Randhawa has had a profound impact on the growth of Chimo Community Services, particularly in outreach services.

Her Richmond career in social services began at the agency’s Nova House, a safe shelter for women and their children fleeing violence. Her volunteer work there led to a position as a women’s support worker at Chimo. Randhawa, awarded the 2015 Community Professional Award at the Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards, said she’s truly honoured and humbled just to be nominated. “I’m fortunate, with God’s blessing, to have a family and friends who support the work I do,” she said. In her role as an outreach worker with Chimo, Randhawa has been a passionate advocate for women, helping low-income clients obtain le-

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Rob Newell photo Ethel Tibbits Community Professional Award winner Neena Randhawa is an outreach worker with Chimo Community Services.

gal advice, assisting newcomers with settlement services and providing temporary housing by partnering with local developers such as Clive Alladin.

Randhawa said she feels blessed to have a platform and workplace like Chimo, but said it’s sad that every day there are more women who can’t find housing. Next up

for Randhawa is beginning a program aimed at teaching young women how to stand up for themselves—and hopefully avoid abusive relationships.

A teacher at Richmond High, Lisa Yasui is described by her peers as an inspirational, thoughtful, hardworking, true leader who is a dynamo when it comes to supporting students, advocating on their behalf, and serving as a staff leader in professional development and community building. A graduate of the same school where she now teaches, Lisa brings with her an infectious level of energy that students respond to, which shows in the commitment her students have and the appreciation they show for her hard work and dedication. Said her nominator: “What makes Lisa very special is her high energy, her commitment, her caring, her humour, her dedication, and her ability to glue together disparate parts of a working team, whether this happens to be an actual sports team or the staff at Richmond High.”

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The 22nd Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards Community Volunteer Award

Nominees Amanda Bostik Since the summer of 2012, Amanda Bostik has been working diligently to fundraise for the construction of a playground for children with all abilities, including her daughter Gemma, who was born with a rare neuromuscular disorder in February of 2010. Today, after nearly three years of hardwork, that included raising nearly $45,000 through a wide array of fundraisers, the accessible playground next to King George Park is complete. Now a mother of two, Amanda still finds the time to volunteer in the community, creating and maintaining the Richmond Toy Swap Facebook site, where some 1,700-plus members buy, sell and swap their children’s gently used toys. She also volunteers at B.C. Children’s Hospital.

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Rob Newell photo SOS Children’s Village co-founder Lois Bouchard in accepting the 2015 Community-Volunteer Award at the Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards.

Lois Bouchard made a difference for children in foster care

e are, each of us, angels with only one wing, and we can only fly be embracing one another.

The words from Luciano De Crescenzo were spoken by Richmond’s Lois Bouchard in accepting the 2015 Community-Volunteer Award at the Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards “I know these words are true. For 30 years I’ve been surrounded by

hundreds of angels, as we dream and work together to bring better lives to children in British Columbia in foster care,” she said. Bouchard founded B.C.’s SOS Children’s Village with her husband Gilles. It’s a place that provides a stable, longterm home for children in foster care. SOS Village has five family homes on land in Surrey, but its heart is in Richmond. “It was founded in Richmond, established in Surrey, but remains

hugely supported by Richmond donors and volunteer activities today,” said Bouchard. Bouchard and her husband dedicated themselves to making a difference in foster care children after learning of the plight of a 15-year-old girl from Richmond, who moved through three foster care homes in the span of six months. At 19, the girl was handed a $400 cheque from the government and left to her own devices.

Retired nurse Mary Scott has dedicated herself to bettering the lives of women through a wide range of volunteer initiatives. For the past seven years, she’s been taking blood pressure readings during local seniors wellness clinics, including at the East Richmond Community Association where her excellent communication skills and expertise have served the community well. Mary is diligent in keeping records up to date, and enjoys listening to an assortment of seniors health and life issues. “During her time with us, she has suggested at least three separate times that someone go to his or her doctor or even the hospital and all these occasions were proven to be justified and necessary,” her nominator wrote.

Barbara Williams

Since moving to Richmond in the mid-1970s, Barbara Williams has immersed herself in the community as a volunteer. Currently serving as the chair of the Friends of the Richmond Archives, Barbara has also served on the executives of the Textile Arts Group, the Community Arts Council, London Farm Society, Richmond Independent Living Society, and the Richmond Museum Society. Barbara retired as manager of the furniture department at Eatons Pacific Centre 17 years ago, where she was the first woman to manager a furniture department at Eatons. Said her nominator: “Barbara is one of those volunteers who comes to a job prepared with energy, innovative solutions, a positive attitude, and a wish to contribute to her adopted community.”

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Mother’s Day

London Heritage Farm celebrates Mother’s Day

Looking for a place to take Mom out for brunch this Mother’s Day? London Heritage Farm, 6511 Dyke Rd., is holding its Mother’s Day Tea and ninth annual plant sale on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10. Plant sales run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Mother’s Day Tea from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. Visitors can relax in the London Heritage Farm House’s tea room with tea or

hot chocolate, a scone and other goodies for $12.50 per person. The plant sale will include a selection of perennials, organic vegetable seedlings, heirloom tomatoes, annuals and herbs. A free surprise plant will be given to each child at checkout. There’s also a daily draw to win a beautiful hanging basket. Reservations are highly recommended. Call 604-271-5220.

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Music in Our Schools hits Gateway Theatre

West African ensemble Masabo performed this week at Gateway Theatre as part of Music in Our Schools.

Theatre giving students opportunity to experience music and culture by Erin Boe Contributor

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More than 500 elementary students filled the Gateway Theatre earlier this week to experience traditional West African culture, as part of a two-week event called Music in Our Schools. The culture experience is one of many performances and concerts that will give more than 2,000 students a chance to experience live music and to perform using their own talents in Richmond’s own professional theatre thanks to a partnership between Gateway Theatre and the Richmond School District. On Wednesday, elementary students from Blundell, General Currie, Gilmore, Ferris, Homma, Manoah Steves and Quilchena Elementary went to see a West African ensemble called Masabo, a group of African musicians, dancers and storytellers who have shared their culture with children and youth across West Africa, Norway and Canada and are sharing the beauty and energy of traditional West African culture. Music in our Schools also has five evening concerts at the Gateway Theatre during the first two weeks in May that feature local secondary and elementary bands. On May 14, another 500 students from Blair, Cook, General Currie, McKinney, and Spul’u’kwuks elementary schools alongside students from MacNeill secondary will watch Project Soul, a crew of street dancers from Vancouver that have come together to share their passions with each other and with as many communities as they can, and to inspire one soul at a time through the art of street dance. This show will open with a special performance by the MacNeill Secondary Dance Crew.

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arts & entertainment Richmond, get ready Writers read works for love ballads at open mic event

RichCity Idol returns with more talent

April Wine will be in Richmond this weekend for a sold-out show at River Rock Show Theatre. It all began in Halifax, Nova Scotia back in late 1969. The Henman brothers, David and Ritchie, together with their cousin Jim Henman and fellow musician Myles Goodwyn, got together and formed a band. Today, 16 studio albums later, April Wine remains popular with hits like “You Could Have Been A Lady,” “Tonight is A Wonderful Time to Fall in Love,” “I Wouldn’t Want to Lose Your Love,” “Sign of the Gypsy Queen,” “Anything Thing You Want, You Got It” and “Enough is Enough.” Goodwyn continues to lead the group on tour of North America, playing a mix of straight ahead rock ‘n’ roll and power ballads—an April Wine mainstay. Also in the current lineup is guitarist Brian Greenway, bassist Richard Lanthier and drummer Roy “Nip” Nichol. April Wine’s May 9 concert begins at 8 p.m. inside the River Road casino.

Ten Richmond high school singers are preparing for what could be the biggest show of their lives so far. They’ll be competing in the annual RichCity Idol talent show event at Gateway Theatre Thursday, May 28. Established in 2004 by Natasha Jung and Martin Hui, RichCity Idol will feature one top singer from each public high school in the district—each selected through their school’s own singing competition. Industry professionals will offer critiques, and the audience will choose the winner. This year’s singers: May

Experienced and novice creative writers are encouraged to share their works at an open mic event in Richmond May 20. Richmond Writes Out Loud! at Richmond Public Library’s Ironwood branch is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Writers are invited to share their own creative works and get feedback from published authors. Everyone is welcome—including listeners. Admission to the Wednesday event is free. The Ironwood branch is located at 8200-11688 Steveston Hwy.

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Shaw from Hugh McRoberts; May Zhou, a J.N. Burnett student; Matthew McNair’s Myrah Khoja; Shawn So from StevestonLondon; Rebecca Feng from Richmond High; Hugh Boyd’s Abbey Coulthard; Hannah Goertz from R.C. Palmer; Kira Johnson, an H.J. Cambie student; A.R. MacNeill’s Kirsten Zhang; and Hannah Bergeron from R.A. McMath. The show begins at 7 p.m. on the MainStage. Early bird general admission tickets are $12, available at the Gateway Box Office (gatewaytheatre.com and 604-270-1812) or $15 after May 20. —Matthew Hoekstra

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Community groups interested in renting Gateway Theatre have until the end of this month to apply for financial support. Through its endowment grant program, Gateway Theatre is offering grants to performing arts groups who will be renting, or intend to rent, facilities at the Minoru Park playhouse from July 1 to June 30, 2016. Endowment fund grants are small grants, ranging from $150 to $800, intended to promote creativity and higher artistic standards for the performing arts in Richmond.

Grants assist with special production costs such as a professional conductor or an artist of high stature. Grants may also be used to cover educational costs, such as an apprenticeship honorarium, or other special costs. Grants are not intended to cover routine operating expenses, rental costs or capital costs. First consideration will be given to groups based in Richmond offering performances accessible to the general public. Apply through Gateway Theatre’s website: gatewaytheatre.com. Deadline is May 31.

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Baseball is a lot like the story of the tortus and hare. It’s not how you start the race, it’s how you finish. While the youth ball season in nowhere near the extended marathon that is Major League Baseball, it’s still a pretty challenging schedule that stretches from early April through late July. Richmond City Midget AAA Chuckers’ manager Raul Verde Rios is well aware of the ups an downs of the long season. And particularly aware how much more pronounced they tend

to be at the youth level. So as the Chuckers head to Aldergrove this weekend for a doublehader, and then return there a few days later to paricipate in an invitational tournament, Verde Rios has reason to be optimistic as the season unfolds. Though they dropped both ends of a doubleheader to Cloverdale last weekend, the Chuckers still have seven wins through their first 11 BC Baseball league games. And one of the setbacks in Cloverdale was by a single run. Richmond’s record is, in fact, good enough to put the team atop the BC Baseball standings, though Ridge Meadows and Kamloops are hot on their heels, That should set things up

nicely when Kamloops is scheduled to visit the Chuckers for a pair of games May 24 at Latrace Field. That will follow another doubleheader versus Vernon the previous day, also at Latrace Field. “I couldn’t be happier to start the season with this record,” Verde Rios says. “We’re enjoying the moment but there’s a lot of baseball to come. We need to get prepared for the ups and downs of the season which is a long ways from finished.” While the wins speak for themselves, Verde Rios was especially impressed by what he observed in a recent home win over Nanaimo. The Chuckers came back to win the first game and

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Sports Awards honour greatness Efforts of many celebrated Thursday at annual banquet by Don Fennell Sports Editor

elebrating the Year of Sport in Canada, The Richmond Review’s Sportsperson of the Year award was dedicated to all who contribute to athletics in our community at the 16th annual Richmond Sports Awards held Thursday.

The awards, presented by The Richmond Review in conjunction with Richmond Sports Council and the City of Richmond, was held at R.A. McMath Secondary School benefited KidSport Richmond. The non-profit organization identifies needs in the community and supports programs that create new opportunities for young people so All Kids Can Play. Richmond has a rich sports history, producing many champions while investing in the grassroots. The Richmond Sports Council Award of Merit was presented to Stu Corrigal, a longtime contributor to the martial arts and head of the Richmond Kyokushin Karate Club. Bobby Singh was presented The Don Fennell Award of Distinction recognizing his variety of volunteer and community work as well the Richmond High grad’s decorated pro football career that saw him win championship rings in three separate leagues—the NFL, CFL and XFL. Two of Richmond’s gentlemen of sport were inducted into the Builders Hall of Fame, lauded for their ongoing efforts to promote athletics. Richard Collier, the longtime head coach of the Richmond Kajaks Track and Field Club, was recognized alongside Don Fisher, whose exhaustive efforts include volunteering at the Richmond Curling Centre and sitting as a member of the organizing committee of the Pacific International Cup, a grassroots event that draws curlers from around the planet. From a select group of finalists, awards were presented to several individuals and teams in several categories based on the 2014 season. Sara Cathcart, a Grade 10 student at R.A. McMath Secondary School, was named the High School Female Athlete of the Year for exceptional performances in track and field, placing first in the high jump, second in the four-by100-metre relay, and third in the long jump and four-by400-metre relay events at the B.C. championships. The Grade 11 B.C. High School Football Player of the Year and Southern Conference MVP on offence, Hugh Boyd Secondary School student Tyler Moxin was selected the top High School Male Athlete. Camryn Rogers, a Grade 10 student at McMath, was named the Junior Female Athlete of the Year after the Richmond Kajaks thrower set a new event record in the shot put and also won gold in the hammer event at the B.C. Summer Games. She also placed second in the discus at the Canadian Legion Youth Championships. A member of Richmond’s Dynamo Fencing Club, Dylan French was presented the Junior Male Athlete of the Year. His bronze medal at the world youth championships was the first by a Canadian. He also won two gold medals at the Pan-Am championships and gold at the nationals. Hillary Strelau and Kaelan Watson tied in voting for the Post-Secondary Female Athlete of the Year Award. Streleau was recognized for a stellar 2014 season in which the young softball phenom was named NWAACC Northern Division MVP with a .586 batting average (second in the conference) and selected to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American team. Watson has earned 31 caps as a defender for Field Hockey Canada’s women’s national team since her first international appearance in Ireland in 2013. A graduate of Hugh McRoberts Secondary, among her 2014 season highlights was suiting up for Canada at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She also represented Canada on the national women’s indoor field hockey

Don Fennell photo Evan Dunfee was recognized as the Adult Male Athlete of the Year at the 16th annual Richmond Sporst Awards recognition banquet Thursday at R.A. McMath Secondary School. The Richmond race walker set Canadian records in both the 15 and 20 kilometre distances at the 2014 International Amateur Athletic Federation World Race Walking Championships in Taicang, China. Both are also North American records.

team. The Post-Secondary Male Athlete of the Year Award was presented to Brody Greig, who capped his final season of college basketball by leading Langara College to the Canadian championship where he was also named tournament MVP and All-Canadian. Mo Zhang was selected as the Adult Female Athlete of the Year. A two-time Olympian and Canada’s No. 1-ranked female table tennis player won bronze at the Commonwealth Games last summer. She also coaches at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Evan Dunfee got the nod as the Adult Male Athlete of the Year. Dunfee set Canadian records in both the 15 and 20 kilometre distances at the 2014 International Amateur Athletics Federation World Race Walking Championships in Taicang, China. The Special Olympics Athlete of the Year is Cullen Yee. He qualified for the 2014 National Games in swimming, after earlier winning five gold medals and a silver at the B.C. Games. The Athlete with a Disability Award was shared by Samantha Siu and Emily de Boer. Siu helped her team win bronze at the B.C. Wheelchair Curling Championships, while de Boer, a Richmond Rapids swimmer, qualified for the 2014 B.C. AAA long course meet and for the 2014 Can-Ams. The Richmond Ravens Midget A hockey team, under

the guidance of longtime coach AJ Sander, took home the Female Youth Team of the Year Award. The girls’ hockey team went 50-3-3 last season and won virtually every tournament it entered, including the provincial championship. Richmond Rapids received the Male Youth Team award, setting a Canadian record in the 200-metre medley at the provincial short course finals, and a second record by five seconds in the 200-metre freestyle. Richmond Kajaks earned the Team of the Year Award. The Zone 4 team combined to win three gold, four silver and five bronze medals at the B.C. Games. Mark Fletcher was named Coach of the Year. He coached three men’s soccer teams as well as a women’s soccer club last season, and in the past two years has led his teams to titles in three divisions. Ben Kiang was presented with the Official of the Year Award. Pam Mason earned the Administrator of the Year Award. Involved with Richmond lacrosse (both box and field lacrosse) for more than a decade, and currently the association’s vice-president, her tireless efforts included organizing eight provincial and four invitational tournaments in 2014 alone. Be sure to pick up Wednesday’s special sports edition of The Richmond Review, which features much more about this year’s Richmond Sports Awards.

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NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT OPM

Metro Vancouver Homebuilding Excellence at the Sixth Annual Ovation Awards

nce again it was a sell-out celebration as 350 of Metro Vancouver’s top builders, renovators, designers and industry experts gathered to celebrate the Annual Ovation awards on April 25, 2015. Now in its sixth year, the Ovation Awards showcases the industry’s diversity, innovation, and sheer creativity, so it came as no surprise that the mood was distinctly upbeat at the Marriot Vancouver Pinnacle Hotel in downtown Vancouver. Total entries were up an astonishing 77 per cent over last year, a clear reflection of both the health of the area’s residential construction industry and the increasing brand recognition of these awards. “The Ovation brand is a symbol consumers can trust and should look for when building or renovating their home,” said Bob de Wit, CEO of the

Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, the association behind the Ovation Awards. De Wit was also delighted by this year’s addition of a new category : Excellence in Technological Innovation in Residential Construction. Finalists represented a balanced cross-section of well-established entrants and up-and-coming companies with vision. Winners represented the best of the best among this committed group of industry leaders.

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After a strong showing at the Georgie Awards in February, Naikoon Contracting Ltd. was the evening’s top winner, taking home a total of seven Ovation Awards including Excellence in Innovation and Sustainability in New Residential Construction, plus the Grand Ovation Award for Custom Homes

Builder of the Year. Midori Uchi, Naikoon’s ultra-energy-efficient home with rammed earth wall garnered four of the company’s seven wins. Hot on Naikoon’s heels was longtime awards participant My House Design/ Build Team Ltd. with six awards, including BC Housing’s Award for Excellence in Creating Affordable Housing Choices and the Grand Ovation Award for Renovator of the Year: Large Volume. Silver Lining won in two categories – Best Addition and Best Exterior Renovation. Eclectic Industrial, a fun ‘n’ funky loft renovation that highlighted brick and wood finishings plus stainless steel detailing by Beyond Beige Interior Design got the nod in three categories including Best Townhouse/Condominium Renovation: $200,000 and Over. The inaugural Excellence in Technological Innovation in Residential

Construction Award went to Graytek Solutions Ltd. with associate Teragon Developments & Construction Inc. for The Mayfair. The Mayfair also garnered Teragon three gold Ovation Awards for Best Renovated Room, Best Outdoor Living Space, as well as the coveted People’s Choice Award. Relative newcomer Shakespeare Homes & Renovations Inc. added two more awards to their list of accolades winning in the Best Renovation: $500,000 - $799,999 and Best Kitchen Renovation: $100,000 and Over. Best Accessible Renovation went to Reid Developments Ltd. for Eton. And Best Heritage Renovation was awarded to Sasen Renovations for Queens in Burnaby. For a complete list of the 2015 Ovation Awards winners, visit ovationawards.ca.

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Islanders rock Island Richmond’s 03B girls’ softball team wins rep tournament The Richmond Islanders 03B rep girls’ softball team made big waves on Vancouver Island last weekend. With solid pitching and hitting throughout, coupled with steady defensive play in both the infield and outfield, they won the eightteam Brentwood Bay un-

der-12 tournament Sunday with a 9-6 final-game victory over Cloverdale Fury. Playing with only one sub, Richmond earlier posted playoff wins over Duncan (5-0) and Strawberry Vale (17-0), after rolling through the round-robin where they defeated Cloverdale Fury

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Isles mine gold in North Delta Demonstrating consistent dominance, Richmond Islanders 01B capped the 13team North Delta invitational girls’ softball tournament Sunday by blanking Coquitlam Classic 7-0 in the final. The game was called after five inning when the mercy rule was invoked. Richmond took a quick 2-0 lead in the contest, highlighted by two stolen bases by Kate Dee and RBIs by Tjammie Ko and Izy Wick. Then in the top of the fourth, and the result still in doubt, Alex Borbely made a grat catch on a fly ball to right field with a Classic runner on third base. With momentum on their side, the Islanders added another run on the bottom of the inning highlighted by a triple by

Megan Saez Co. And in the bottom of the fifth they put the game away scoring four runs highlighted by Jessica Ryan’s two-run homer and capped off by Asha Pannu’s RBI single to right field to score Saez Co. Strong pitching, solid defence and relentless hitting and base running allowed the Islanders to overwhelm their opponents. They went 4-0 in round-robin play by topping Coquitlam Classics 14-0, North Shore Stars 8-3, Nanaimo Diamonds 14-5 and Cloverdale Fury 11-4 which allowed them to get the first seed entering the playoff rounds. Richmond then scored a 13-0 quarter-final playoff win over North Delta Sunfire before topping the Richmond Islanders 01/02 team by a 14-2 count.

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OBITUARIES CLARK, Frances March 18, 1935 - April 23, 2015

It is with deep and heavy sadness we announce the passing of Frances Marguerite Clark. Frances was born on March 18, 1935 in Vancouver, B.C. and passed away April 23, 2015 in Richmond, B.C. (80 years). She was pre-deceased by her father William Winram Clark, her mother Laura Ann (Jones) and brother Edwin Herman Clark (May). She is survived by her honorary daughter Kathy Diane Butler and family. Frances was born with osteogenesis imperfecta or Brittle Bone disease but she never let it hold her back. She was a successful business women for 35 years who owned and ran HI-Hope Kennels all while becoming a voice for the disadvantaged as she established her long resume of creating successful charity organizations like the Richmond Therapeutic Equestrian Society, The Caring Place and The Richmond Center for Disability and many more. Frances also served on the board of directors for the Richmond Chamber of Commerce as well as receiving numerous awards over her lifetime, too many to list but the latest included the Prime Ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Volunteer Award for lifelong Achievement in 2014 . Frances leaves behind a long distinguished legacy and will live on through all the lives that she touched, she will be forever honoured, loved and remembered, so many will miss you Frances.

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OBITUARIES SEBASTIAN, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Samâ&#x20AC;? Reilander Sept. 28, 1917 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 28, 2015

After 97 years Sam passed from this life, peacefully in his sleep, early April 28. He will be deeply missed by his son Rick (Anne) and daughter Lori (Ted Sebastian); four grandsons, Jeff (Claire), Dan (Naomi), Nick (Laura) and Alex (Shira); great granddaughter Fiona; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Sam was predeceased by the love of his life and wife of 53 years Phyllis. Sam had lived in Richmond since 1958 and enjoyed league bowling until a few years ago. A Memorial Service will be held for Sam on May 16 at 1:00 pm at Spirit of Life Lutheran Church, 375 West 10th Ave, Vancouver with a reception following at the UBC Golf Club, 5185 University Blvd, Vancouver.

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DBathrooms DKitchens DCountertop Replacement DEntrance Doors DFrench Doors DSiding DSundecks DLaminate Floors DEnclosures DCeramic Tile DCustom Mouldings DReplacement Windows DInterior Painting

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

WINDOW CLEANING

563

A & B WINDOW CLEANING QUALITY WORK - BEST RATES Work Safe / Insured. 604-202-3893

www.paintspecial.com

FREE ESTIMATES

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

Joe 604-250-5481

Have Unwanted Firearms?

VECTOR RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

REAL ESTATE 625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551

Langley - 2 SEPARATE TITLES SxS Duplex, 4 suites 8500s/f lot, fully renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, new siding/windows. Rent $3400. $669K or $339K each side. Call 604-807-6565

GARAGE SALES 2 Houses

Garage and Moving Sale

RENTALS

11680 & 11660 Kingfisher Drive

ABBOTSFORD

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

FLEA MARKET

736

HOMES FOR RENT

RICHMOND. Spacious newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 3 bdrm rancher, 4 appls, wall-towall, blinds, cov patio, storage, garage, prkg, fenced. $1650/m. N/P. Avial immed. 604-833-2103

TRANSPORTATION

Abbotsford Exhibition Park TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE . FREE Scrap Metal Removal. .FREE Scrap metal removal. Appls, BBQS, exercise equip, cars, etc. 604-572-3733 ww.tkhaulaway.com

845

~ SUNDAYS ONLY ~ 6 am to 4 pm Garage / Moving Sale 9931 Deagle Rd Richmond Sat. May 9th 8am - Noon

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

Phone 604-859-7540

The Scrapper

Lots of Everything!

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

338

PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

MULTI-FAMILY garage sale! Saturday May 9th, Saturday May 16th, 10am-3pm. 9811 Seacastle Drive. Email nbenyehuda@gmail.com for questions. Downsizing a house: furniture, small appliances, books, magazines, kitchen stuff, clothing, movies, bags/purses, and more! Richmond

BIG YARD SALE Sat. May 9th, 9am-2pm.

10231 Defoe Street (#2 / Williams)

MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338

341

PRESSURE WASHING

Power Washing, Gutters, Windows, Maintenance, Res/Comm. Lic/Insâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Free Est. Call Dean 604-839-8856

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

Mr. Side Walk Power Washing Sidewalks, Driveways, Patios Strata, Comm. Res. 604-802-9033

604 - 720 - 2009

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

MULTI POO miniature black brown & tan 4-6 lbs hypo allerg, exc family pet, vet cert $1600. 604-341-1445.

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

SHOP TIL YOU DROP FOR MOTHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY Crystal, art, furniture,office, rugs, dog crate, and so much more.

MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, good guard dog/family pet. born feb 11. $750; 604-796-3799 or 604-845-6027, no sunday calls

Large variety

NEW & REPAIR. Bath & Kitch, flrs, tiles, moulding, dry-wall, painting, plumbing, wiring. Job guaranteed. WCB ins. Patrick 778-863-7100.

320

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

2 coats any colour

604-244-9153

Specializing in all interior & exterior home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327

PETS

BOXER PUPS, family raised, dewclaws, tails, vaccinated, health cert exc quality. $1800. 604-341-1445

Saturday, May 9th 9 AM to 2 PM

CALL FOR A FREE IN HOME ESTIMATE

Rona Building Centre 7111 Elmbridge Way Richmond, BC

477

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Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to dispose of them safely and legally? Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them. Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

PETS

Running this ad for 10yrs

no-hassle Service Backed by Professional Installation and our no-nonsense Home Improvement Warranty

TRADES, TECHNICAL

MECHANIC

â&#x20AC;˘ Pressure Washing

604-908-3596 6 04-9 -908-3 -3596

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

WE GUARANTEE

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

RUBBISH REMOVAL

#1 AAA Rubbish Removal

Serving Richmond since 1988 â&#x153;ˇ Quality workmanship at low prices. â&#x153;ˇ Free Estimates

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

PRESSURE WASHING

604 - 861 - 6060 We do tile roofs, gutters, windows, siding drvwy. WCB insured. Our #1 goal is to satisfy our customers.

.Brothers Moving 604-720-0931

GARDENING

A+ Lawn & Garden - Residential & Commercial services. 604.908.3596

â&#x20AC;˘ Aeration / Power Raking

Call Ian 604-724-6373

604-275-3158

COMMERCIAL * RESIDENTIAL CARPET CLEANING WCB, INSURED, BONDED 604-727-0228 l.w.building@hotmail.com

341

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

FENCING

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

CEDAR FENCE INSTALLATION

CARPET CLEANING

â&#x20AC;˘ Hedge Trimming / Pruning

email: adcontrol@richmondreview.com

S&S Landscaping

281

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â&#x20AC;˘ Edging

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advertise in the Home Service Guide Call 604-247-3700

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â&#x20AC;˘ Residential / Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Complete Fertilizing Programs â&#x20AC;˘ Rotary / Reel Cutting

Plumbing â&#x20AC;˘ Electrical â&#x20AC;˘ Woodwork â&#x20AC;˘ Drywall â&#x20AC;˘ Bathrooms â&#x20AC;˘ Painting â&#x20AC;˘ Handyman â&#x20AC;˘ Textured Ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ FREE Quotes Door Repairs: Patio â&#x20AC;˘ Pocket â&#x20AC;˘ Bi-folds â&#x20AC;˘ Shower

Heating System Service Special

IMPROVEMENTS

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M.S. MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS

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HOME

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604-868-7062

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Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)

SATURDAY May 9, 2015 10am 2pm. Multi-unit garage sale! Edgemere Gardens 10071 Swinton Crescent - enter off Swinton! 10am - 2pm!

560

MISC. FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext: 400OT.

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