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A Richmond man and woman were found dead in a local hotel room on Saturday night. The pair, both in their 50s, suffered some form of trauma, according to police. However, Richmond RCMP have said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths. The circumstances surrounding the deaths have led to speculation that the gruesome discovery could have been the result of a murder-suicide or double suicide. Police are remaining tight-lipped about the identity of the couple and the location. However, media reports said staff at the Hampton Inn on Bridgeport Road confirmed that the bodies were found there. Hotel staff called police around 6 p.m. to ask for assistance on checking on the well-being of two guests who had failed to check out, Richmond RCMP Cpl. Sherrdean Turley said at a news conference Sunday afternoon.
Officers discovered the bodies of a 50year-old female and a 55-year-old male, both of whom had suffered trauma. Turley refused to comment on whether the incident was a murder-suicide or double suicide, or whether a weapon was involved, saying it is still too early in the investigation to determine. “No other people are believed to be involved in this incident and that’s the only information I’ve been provided with,” she said. Turley said she wasn’t sure why hotel staff called police to check on the guests rather than entering the room themselves after checkout time. “I’m not sure. People call police for various reasons. Sometimes people are more comfortable with doing things on their own.” Turley would not release the name of the hotel, saying, “there is simply no need.” Next of kin have been notified, however the names of the dead are being withheld at the request of the families. Their relationship has not been released. — with files from Postmedia News
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Someone knows what he wants to be when he grows up. Simon Andrews, 5, decked out in his fire gear, along with dad Mike, take the family Christmas tree to Garry Point Park where Richmond Fire Rescue held its annual fundraising event on the weekend. Most of the trees brought to the site were put through a chipper, while a few were burned as part of a demonstration showing people how quickly a Christmas tree can go up in flames. All the money donated by people wanting to get rid of their trees supports Richmond Firefighter Society’s various charities. $
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As most of the Lower Mainland woke up to an expected heavy snowfall on Wednesday, the Canada Line’s operator is confident last fall’s commuter chaos will not be repeated. Several portions of power line on the rapid transit’s Richmond section froze during a significant snow event in November, stranding passengers for up to three hours. The breakdown, the biggest since the
Canada Line opened in August, 2009, has now been blamed on a faulty piece of deicing equipment. And Protrans — which operates and maintains the line — said it’s unlikely a similar scenario will develop this time around. “One thing we discovered from the last snow event was that there was a piece of the de-icing equipment had suffered some kind of malfunction,” said Jason Chan, Protrans spokesman. “Things happened so rapidly last time see Protrans page 4
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There was once a myths, on Saturday, Jan. beautiful young girl called 15 Richmond’s Ukrainian Malanka. community will take part She was loved by all in a traditional dinner, Ukrainians. One day, followed by some enterMalanka was kidnapped by tainment and dancing. an evil dragon, who then “Our New Year’s kept her locked up in his Eve Malanka sells out underground kingdom. every year and we are Her captivity meant that already sold out for this mankind was deprived of Saturday’s party,” said spring. Moroz. “After dinner, we According to legend, will have our resident one long and cold winter dance troupe, Tropak, day, her hero came and resperform traditional cued the damsel in distress. dances wearing beautiToday, Richmond’s ful and colourful custom Ukrainian Community costumes.” Society of Ivan Franko celTropak is a dance ebrates this ancient fable troupe of young adults with food, drink, music and and teens trained by dance. a professional dancer Malanka, the Ukrainian PHOTO SUBMITTED from the old country, she New Year’s Eve, is also the Dancers from troupe Tropak will mark added. night that the ancestors of Malanka, the Ukrainian New Year’s Eve. “We will also have Ukrainians believed good a popular folk band, Sand evil spirits descended to earth, said Marcia Bahn, who will entertain us all evening,” said Moroz, the society president. Moroz. “It’s a very elegant affair and very According the legend, Moroz went lively.” on to say, in order to ward off the evil forces and The soiree includes hors d’ouvres, a buffet ensure a bountiful new year, people spent the dinner and champagne at midnight. night taking part in a lavish dinner, fortune tellThe black tie event being held at the commuing, courting, casting spells and singing carols. nity centre is sold out. Although they don’t cast spells or follow old
Caring, enthusiast, inspirational, kind and an all-around great guy. There doesn’t appear to be enough adjectives to describe how beloved Richmond’s Lorne Bodin was. Tragically, the 50-year-old Mathew McNair’s vice principal lost his battle with stomach cancer on Saturday, Jan. 5. Bodin leaves behind his wife Jan, teenage daughter Kerri and a large community of friends, colleagues and students who will dearly miss a man everyone said had a passion for life and teaching. “We will dearly miss his kindness, patience and enthusiasm for life,” said Rose Sebellin, principal at McNair. “There was not a more caring and genuine person than Lorne … he was lovely.” Sebellin went on to say that Bodin always put his students first and called him “a consummate educator.” “As an educator, Lorne has left us with a wonderful example to follow,” said Sebellin, adding Bodin was set to replace her as principal when his health changed for the worse. Those sentiments were echoed in the dozens of Facebook comments left by his students, colleagues and friends. In March 2009, The News covered Bodin’s Ride to Conquer Cancer, a two-day cycle from Vancouver to Seattle in memory of a friend who lost her battle with the disease. At the time, Bodin had no idea he would battle see Bodin page 4
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Continued from page 3 his own cancer someday. To encourage his students to make $5 donations to his Ride to Conquer Cancer, Bodin offered up four winners a chance to style his hair — shaving his head to raise more money for cancer awareness and research. That was Bodin, said Jason Leslie, his close longtime friend and J.N. Burnett secondary vice principal. “Lorne was always trying to find ways to help people,” said Leslie. “I met him 10 years ago and we soon became good friends.” Leslie said there is so much he will miss about his brave buddy. “I will miss the way Lorne carried himself with dignity,” he said. “I will also miss the way Lorne could find laughter in any situation. “But then again, Lorne left such a strong legacy … he impacted so many lives,
and we who are left behind will try to carry ourselves in a way he would be proud of.” Although well known as an avid sportsman — Bodin loved cycling and was an accomplished hockey goalie — first and foremost, said Leslie, he was a family man. “Lorne was a wonderful dad to Kerri, coaching both her volleyball and softball teams when she was younger, and he was a devoted husband to Jan,” added Leslie. “He led an exemplary life.” If anything frustrated Bodin, it was his inability to fight his cancer. In April 2010, he was diagnosed with stomach cancer. His doctors told Bodin he had an aggressive form of the disease and they didn’t hold much hope of survival, giving Bodin only a year to live. Bodin still fought, undergoing several rounds of chemotherapy, but sadly on Dec. 27 he was admitted to
Richmond Hospital’s palliative care unit. “Lorne was incredibly healthy and fit, so cancer just didn’t make sense, it defied logic,” Leslie said. “Lorne was also a fighter and when he wasn’t able to eat and the energy was sucked out of him, he was frustrated.” There will be a Celebration of Bodin’s Life on Saturday, Jan. 22 beginning at 3 p.m. at McNair secondary, 9500 No. 4 Rd. Everyone is invited to attend. Here’s a small sample of what his students wrote on Bodin’s Facebook wall: ! “Mr. Bodin did this (Ride to Conquer Cancer) to help others, even before he knew he had it himself. Don’t let his efforts go in vain.” ! “I know his passing has affected all of us to an extent. All I can say is that at least he isn’t suffering anymore ... he’s living healthily and happily in our hearts, souls ...”
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the equipment failure until it was too late. That did contribute to the snow and ice build up on the power line, but since then, we’ve made the necessary adjustments to that equipment. “There is no need to spring into action just yet, but we will be more vigilant this time and will be keeping a closer eye on the forecast.” Chan added that, because last November’s problems were due to equipment failure, Protrans has not made any changes to its severe weather contingency plans. And he said the fact that the company has its own mini weather station at its Van Horne Way base in Richmond, means they can get up-to-date and localized weather predictions. “As with any snowfall warning, we will continue to monitor the weather forecast to see if we need to implement operational measures,” he said. “There’s no clear indication as yet if and how much snow we will get and the weather we get here (in Richmond) can be very different from Burnaby. “But as the temperature drops, we will be monitoring our local weather station equipment here at the operational maintenance centre.” The News reported in November last year that Protrans blamed a perfect storm of sub zero temperatures and snow for a chaotic
rush-hour commute. Hundreds of Canada Line passengers were left stranded on trains and at stations in and around Richmond as the mission to get to work descended into farce. An already tricky journey due to an early morning snowfall was thrown into disarray when the rail on the Canada Line bridge over the Fraser River froze, cutting off the power to the train. Chan explained that, basically any elevated guideway is prone to problems when certain weather conditions prevail. Environment Canada is predicting between 10 and 15 centimetres of snow in the Richmond area by Wednesday morning, which is expected to quickly turn to rain as temperatures rise throughout the day. ! Meanwhile, almost 200 Canada Line workers are voting this week on whether to take strike action. The workers, under the auspices of the BCGEU, are unhappy at the length of time it’s taking to hammer out a collective agreement with their employer Protrans BC, which has a 35-year contract to operate and maintain the Canada Line. Workers were due to cast their ballots Tuesday and Wednesday, although both the union and Protrans are hopeful a deal can be agreed without any need for a strike.
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It’s not the usual place you’d expect to find a married mom-oftwo. But, then again, Dana Weeks is no ordinary mom. Weeks, who runs a luxury fishing lodge business out of Richmond with her husband, starred in a top North American poker tournament last week. In fact, she actually won the first leg of the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) inaugural Fish and Chips Showdown. Despite the culinary clue in its name, the Fish and Chips Showdown is part fishing derby and part poker playing. So it perhaps wasn’t that surprising when Weeks, 40, grabbed first prize out at sea in the opening leg of the PCA’s first event of 2011. “I have a huge advantage because I’m a total unknown to these players,” said Weeks, whose Langara Fishing Adventures is based at YVR’s south terminal. “My strategy now is just to let them all knock each other out and hopefully end up heads-up.” After Friday’s poker playing back on dry land, Weeks — who’s been
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A homeowner has less than two months to clean up his property — or face getting slapped with a $23,000 bill. Leon “Bud” Higman has failed to comply with several City of Richmond warnings to rid his East Richmond yard of massive unsightly and hazardous piles of garbage, food, satellite dish parts, tarps, tires, propane tanks and overgrown vegetation. City staff asked council on Monday to approve sending in a contractor to sweep through the yard, a job that had been quoted to a maximum of $23,520, including 20 per cent for city administration fees. Higman, who claims to be a senior citizen, pleaded with city council to give him one last chance to get his act together. This was despite him admitting to council that he ignored the first warning last summer. “It looks like nothing has been done, but I have to bring (the garbage) to the front of the property to get it moved out,” Higman said. “I didn’t do anything for the first four months because I thought you guys had forgotten about it. “I’m a senior citizen and I need more
time to get it done.” Higman suggested it might be best to wait until the spring to start clearing up the mess, citing winter weather as a problem. But staff and council agreed that the vegetation issue will only get worse when the milder weather starts to creep back in. Coun. Ken Johnston questioned why the estimated clean-up bill was so high, and how the city would be able to recoup the cash from the owner. Staff explained that the quote was higher than usual due to the sheer volume of debris in the owner’s yard and the significant labour costs involved. It was noted, however, that the final tally was likely to be much lower, as the contractor’s estimate was the worst-case scenario. Should the clean-up be carried out, council was told that the bill would simply be added to Higman’s property tax account. After council agreed to give Higman until Feb. 28 to comply, Mayor Malcolm Brodie warned the owner of the Thompson Gate property in Hamilton to get his yard cleaned out or face getting hit with the massive bill. After complaints from the public last fall, the city cracked down on a trio of unsightly properties, on Alberta and Blundell roads.
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Do the right thing, Richmond The Editor, Re: “No-kill animal shelter fears it could lose contract,” News, Jan. 5. Please, let’s keep a no-kill policy and give the contract to RAPS. I don’t live in Richmond, but I know very well the amazing work this group does and I have always been proud as a British Columbian resident to know that we have at least one progressive jurisdiction that supports a group like the Richmond Animal Protection Society (RAPS). As a society, we have to stop doing the easy thing — and start making sure all of our policies are about doing the right thing. RAPS takes care of animals with respect, when others have failed, and do great work in teaching all of what it means to be animal owners. If I was in Richmond, I’d vote for any councillor that supported RAPS. R.D. Funk Victoria
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There are plenty of strange and artificial social interactions we have with one another. But for my money, the strangest is the modern job interview. My girlfriend recently went for a job interview, and we spent a while talking about the conventions that have grown up around the interview process. Probably the strangest is the lack of discussion about money. Unless you’ve just won the lottery and you’re simply bored, you and I usually apply for jobs because we want to be, you know, paid. Preferably, we’d like to be paid a lot. And we’d like some benefits on top of that, like dental care, retirement plans, lots of vacation time. But when I was last looking for work, I seldom brought up salary, and never right away. For some reason, the person doing the hiring won’t bring it up right off the bat either. Instead, there is usually a variation of this question directed at the potential employee: “Why do you want this job?” The answers are so obvious they write themselves in 100-foot-high letters of fire inside your brain. They are: “I need money to live!” “I hate the taste of dry dog food.” “My landlord is a harsh and unforgiving
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soul, who demands a cheque every month, no matter how nice a person I am.” “The bank/credit card company/loan shark has sent large men with baseball bats to my home twice now, and they are coming back tonight.” “What are you, stupid?” But in reality, we never answer this way. Instead we talk about new challenges and opportunities and fun working environments and how we get up every morning and sing a song with cartoon animals about the wonderfulness of Corporation X. It’s often true that we want this job rather than that job because of those intangibles. But money is, and always will be, the first thing we think about. Then there’s the dreaded question that truly cruel bosses will throw at you: “What do you see as your biggest weaknesses?” No one in the history of the job interview has answered this honestly. Typical answers: “I work too hard.” “I tend to care too much about my coworkers and workplace.” “The triple-fudge cakes
I make for my boss on his birthday sometimes don’t have enough sprinkles!” Actual answers that your conscious mind quickly discards: “I hate getting up on Mondays. Don’t expect to see me early.” “Your office supplies will become mysteriously depleted as long as I work here.” “I am already planning to use this job as a springboard to a better one at Corporation Z.” “I will cry at the drop of a hat, and show you pictures of my cats for hours on end.” “I’m a sexual harassment lawsuit waiting to happen.” “I’m just plain lazy.” Why can’t we have some honesty in the job interview process? Imagine how much simpler it would be if both sides tossed out the falsehoods? Interviewer: “Here’s the amount you’ll be paid and a list of benefits. It’s not great, but it’s the best you’ll find outside of Yellowknife. We expect you to work some overtime.” Interviewee: “Well, I’d love to turn you down and keep looking, but the job market is a giant pit of howling emptiness. I’ll take it.” It would certainly be a lot quicker. Matthew Claxton is a reporter for a News’ sister paper, the Langley Advance.
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It was the first time he had used Operation Red Nose. More than that, I cannot say, because what happens in Red Nose stays in Red Nose. But his generous donation will go with all the others to support youth sports. Using Operation Red Nose has evolved in the public’s consciousness from an embarrassment (“I hope the neighbours don’t see us”) to a cool, responsible, social act (“We’re riding home with the reindeer!”) One particularly encouraging observation: More and more young folks, men and women are using Operation Red Nose. That, in itself, is sufficient motive to keep me driving. Thanks everyone. Ramblin’ Ryan Lake Gnarly Old Dudes of Steveston (GODS)
Tennis players insulted by sardine jibe The Editor, Re: “Community centre revamp is a waste of my good money,” Letters, Jan 5. To the person who referred to the Net Shed as a “sardine can,” I want you to know that most tennis play-
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Kudos to the Steveston Community Centre for taking the initiative to make plans for a make-over. It will be an asset for the community as a whole. E.Michaud Richmond
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submitted an application to build a retail store on approximately 20 acres, located at the south west corner of West Cambie. For some strange reason, the city reacted to the WalMart proposal by developing an OCP for the entire 136 acre West Cambie area, but again, with a large high density residential component. Currently, one thing I have to say about our city hall, it never ceases to amaze (amuse?) me re: its taxpayerfunded ambitions to move from its primary/intended role as a cost-effective provider of basic public services to engage in a litany of new private sector ventures, where, in true Star Trek fashion, few, if any, local governments have ever boldly gone before. After funding, building and incorporating one of the most exclusive and expensive private clubs in the world, (the 2,600 member $200 million Olympic oval), the city has now embarked on becoming a “mini BC Hydro,” a public utility, namely, the Alexandra District Energy Utlility
(ADEU), a geo-thermal based system, in the West Cambie area. If one reviews the original paper trail; on Dec.13, 2010, council formally passed Bylaw 8641, by which the ADEU’s sole service area was Oris’ Remy and Alexandra Gate developments in West Cambie. However, a staff report dated only nine days later (Dec. 22, 2010) recommends Bylaw Amendment 8688 (expanding the ADEU to service the vast majority of the West Cambie area, with a total four-phase capital cost of $30 million). If this ADEU is such a great idea, why isn’t the private sector duking it out amongst themselves with competitive bids? Why is the City of Richmond continually exposing its shareholder citizens to such capital intensive quasiprivate sector ventures? Finally, the staff report submits this $30 million, geothermal-based utility venture, at full build-out, will “potentially remove 2,000 to 6,000 tonnes of GHGs annually.”
However, if GHGs are a key variable in the big picture, a more comprehensive eco-audit would conclude that; given the higher density in West Cambie, the area will attract thousands of more people and hundreds of more cars to West Cambie and, as a consequence, increase the GHG emissions generated annually, which can be directly associated via such increased high density. In other words, we, the Richmond taxpayers, are looking at funding a $30 million band-aid to fix the increased GHGs the West Cambie’s current OCP will ultimately generate. (We are not even talking about the major GHG contributions of the construction process, or the loss of carbon sinks the largely undeveloped area once provided ). Given this ADEU matter was appearing before council for 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading at Monday’s council meeting, what’s the rush, let alone the truly quantified merit of the city’s ill-advised ADEU corporate venture? R.A. Hoegler Richmond
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The Editor, As you know, British Columbians have a rare opportunity to help select the next premier. Take out a membership in the BC Liberal party, now! Jayne and I did to support George Abbott. Abbott has a proven record of delivering good government. In cabinet for 10 years, he served with distinction senior ministries, such as health. George Abbott is moderate, uniting, not dividing. Kevin Falcon is too polarizing. Already he has picked a fight with teachers. Christy Clark can talk, but can she govern? We need experience and proven performance. George Abbott is it. Nick Loenen Richmond
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As the year 2010 ends and secondary deadlines, grad the 2011 begins students head events and portraits are all back to school after a relaxing coming up. Before I know two week break. it, 2011 will be over and This task proves harder than I will be going off into one thinks. Breaking the habit of the real world. So on New staying up late and sleeping in Year’s Eve when the clock STUDENT LIFE late proves to be tough on many struck twelve and 2011 students including myself. Most officially began, I was left of our minds are still in vacation mode and with a bitter sweet feeling. being bombarded with school will take a On one hand, I was finally graduating, few days to get used to. With every new but on the other hand, I was actually graduyear resolutions is a must. ating! Many students aim for better marks and High school would be over soon and to try harder in school. Personally my new although I would be sad to see it end. I year resolution is to crawl into bed earlier. look forward to the many adventures that Pulling all-nighters definitely takes a toll. lay ahead. 2011 shall be a year filled with Being a Grade 12 student, 2011 has many memories and emotions, as it is been a much-anticipated year. My year to finally my turn to graduate! graduate has finally arrived, but 2011 has Nafisah Baksh is a Grade 12 student at also brought along a lot of reality. Post Steveston-London secondary.
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Claire's also the first Brewmaster in the Lower Mainland to introduce a hand-crafted "low alcohol percentage" beer. Her Green Light Amber Ale is a smooth tasting beer containing less than 1% alcohol. She's also created a tasty brew specifically for the holiday season ~ Gingerbread Man Ale. This beer will definitely put you in the holiday spirit!
Blocked: Many reasons for slowed progress When we come to a block in our forward progress in life it could mean a couple different things; maybe it’s our inner voice trying to tell us that we are indeed in the wrong groove after all. Maybe it’s the universe’s way of saying we’re not ready yet and we have more to learn before we can proceed. Maybe we’re gaining something from being blocked and we need to honestly ask ourselves what the pay-off is for staying idle. Maybe, like most of
from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Danielle Aldcorn is a registered clinical counsellor.
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the literature suggests, we are scared of taking a risk or venturing out our comfort zone and we don’t want to fail or look stupid. The problem is that we’re not always sure if we want the goal bad enough to work hard for it. Is that fear, confusion, or just laziness? Maybe it’s none of them. There are certainly more unique and personal reasons why individual’s get blocked and there are many excuses not to try to keep moving forward, but Mark Twain once said, “Twenty years
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Sockeyes stand pat at league trading deadline First place junior hockey team in no hurry to distrupt chemistry having won 17 of their last 18 games BY MARK BOOTH
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With his team having lost just once since the end of October, no wonder Richard Petrowsky stood pat as the Pacific International Junior Hockey League trading deadline came and went on Monday. The Richmond Sockeyes general manager wasn’t interested in flirting with team chemistry that has produced a league best 274-3 record to date and a torrid 17-1 run since Nov. 1. However, Petrowsky wasn’t ruling out adding some depth prior to next month’s roster freeze deadline. “We have 21 (carded) players so we didn’t need to move anybody and can actually add a couple of more,” he explained. “Depending on who is available, we might be looking for some depth on the blueline or adding an extra forward. Certainly we are in no hurry to do anything.” The Sockeyes (27-4-
3) will be putting a seven game win streak on the line Thursday when the Delta Ice Hawks visit Minoru Arena (7:30 p.m.) in a battle of the league’s top two teams. The Ice Hawks (26-6-2) trail Richmond by three points and have dropped three of four meetings this season. If padding their conference lead isn’t enough incentive, the Sockeyes can look for added motivation in the rosters for the league all-star game which goes Monday in Abbotsford. Despite their outstanding season, only five were named to the Tom Shaw Conference team and defenceman Michael Ball was the lone Sockeye selected to the starting line-up. Goaltender Aaron Oakley was a second team pick, while it took additional roster spots for defenceman Keenan Webb and forwards Jake Roder and Sebastian Pare to get recognized. Meanwhile, the Ice Hawks had eight players chosen, including four to the starting
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Richmond Sockeyes’ Brayden Low breaks to the net during last Thursday’s 6-3 home ice win over Grandview. line-up. “We were a little choked but it is also a good indication of what kind of depth we have,” said Petrowsky.
“We don’t have two or three players putting up huge numbers but I will say Keenan Webb should have been (a first team all-star).
“We also have a very young team and expect to see a lot of players in the Prospects Game.” The Sockeyes rolled
to an 8-2 win over the Squamish Wolf Pack on Saturday night. Rookie Sam Chichak led the way with a hat trick.
Legal Beagle tourney win earns Palmer No. 1 ranking should be very proud of themselves for winning this highly prestigious tournament,” said Palmer head coach Paul Eberhardt. “We have had good success in this tournament in the past, making the final on two other occasions, but this is the first time we have won the whole thing.” The final started out as an offensive struggle as Palmer led 13-7 after 10 minutes. Both teams shot the ball better in the second quarter and Palmer opened up a 36-27 halftime lead thanks to backto-back treys in the final minute from Jamie Madewan and Maziar Arjmandi. The Griffins then dominated
the third quarter, extending their lead to 54-32, until starting post Ranjodh Hare picked up his fourth foul. The Owls took advantage by going on a 10-0 run to get back within striking distance. “Ranjodh is such a key to our defense and our intensity. Kelowna really started to play with some urgency,” noted Eberhardt. The Owls pulled within five points before Palmer put the game away with some key baskets from Mike Zayas and Hare, who led his team with 16 points and nine rebounds. The senior also was the recipient of the Terry Fox Award — given to the player who best
epitomizes the spirit of Terry Fox through hard work, toughness, and a never-say-die attitude. The award was presented to Hare by a member of the Fox family and also came with a financial scholarship. “I am very happy for Ranjodh as he is a most deserving winner of this award. He does so many things for our team which are not always noticed but he has a huge impact in every game we play,” said Eberhardt. The hardware didn’t stop there as Vijay Dhillon, who had 15 points and five steals in the championship game, was named the tournament’s MVP. Billy Cheng and Zayas were selected all-stars.
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Dhillon was at his best in the semi-finals, scoring 31 points as Palmer rolled to a convincing 81-62 win over the host Ravens, avenging a loss back in early December. Again, the Griffins enjoyed a terrific third quarter — opening up a 20-point advantage after leading 33-29 at the break. Dhillon was on fire beyond the arc, hitting on eight of 11 shots. Palmer opened the tournament with a 75-65 win over the WJ Mouat Hawks. The Griffins actually trailed 32-27 at the half before outscoring the Abbotsford team 31-15 in the third. Cheng scored 26 points.
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Sports No. 2 Riverside team to beat at Carkner Basketball Classic Steveston-London hosting boys and girls tournament
Two of the top “AAA senior girls teams in the province will be participating on the girls side of the draw at the 2011 Bob Carkner Memorial Basketball Classic — hosted by the Steveston-London Sharks. The second ranked Riverside Rapids and the 10th ranked Elgin Park Orcas are heavily favoured to meet in Saturday’s championship game. The Rapids typically would be participating in the Centennial Top 10 Shootout, but took a pass this year to be part of the Carkner Classic that has special meaning to a couple of team members. Carkner’s son, Mike is a member of the Rapids coaching staff, while his granddaughter Natalie is the team’s starting point guard.
Carkner passed away in August 2009. He was a principal at four different Richmond schools — Steveston, London, Hugh Boyd and Richmond High — for 22 years and instrumental in the development of basketball in the city. The girls’ draw is rounded out by McMath, MEI, Van Tech, John Oliver and the host Sharks who face the Terry Fox Ravens in their opening game on Thursday (8:15 p.m.) The final is slated for 6 p.m. on Saturday. The boys draw will see the Sharks open play against John Oliver on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Other participants include McMath, Windermere, Hugh Boyd, Moscrop, Richmond High and Valleyview. The boys final goes at 7:45 p.m.
Lions’ Reid hosting free strength clinic B.C. Lions centre Angus Reid will be offering a free introduction strength and conditioning clinic for athletes ages 14-17 this Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at CrossFit Overdrive in Richmond. Drawing on his many years of experience as a professional athlete, Reid will walk participants through the correct way to train the body while introducing proper
techniques, exercise selection and exercise progression. The 34-year-old Richmond native is coming off an impressive campaign that saw him reclaim his starting position. CrossFit Overdrive is located at 7371 Elmbridge Way. While Saturday’s camp is free of charge, space is limited - pre-register via email to angus@angusreid64.com.
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The Richmond News has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to finding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.
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Women make strides in sciences Support network key for female students
By Derek Sankey, For The Calgary Herald When 19-year-old Haley MacLeod looks around her computer science lab at the University of Calgary, the second-year student is hard pressed to find another female in the crowd. “There’s definitely not very many women in my program,” says MacLeod, who is pursuing a combined undergraduate degree in computer science and business. “Quite a few (women) have already dropped out or changed majors between first and second year.” Science and engineering fields have been dominated by men for years, although there has been steady, if slow, progress in boosting female student numbers over the past two decades in programs such as computer science. “It’s definitely getting there but, having said that, I’m still one of only a handful of women in a group of hundreds of men,” she says. Not one to be intimidated, though, MacLeod is happy
to pursue her dreams in a male-dominated field while supporting other young women interested in such a career. While in junior high school, she attended an event called Explore IT meant to educate young women about careers in science-related fields. She volunteered for the annual event last year and then connected with the university’s Women In Science and Engineering (WISE) program.
in male-dominated fields for years through their work on initiatives such as the Gender and Diversity in Engineering Committee.
“It’s a really good program. . . it lets people like me know what help is out there and gives you a chance to network with other people in similar situations in underrepresented fields,” says MacLeod.
Enrolment statistics show the number of women entering undergraduate programs at universities across Canada recently surpassed the number of men by a slight margin, but that doesn’t tell the whole story.
Searesh Munir, the 22-year-old president of WISE, says boosting female numbers in science and engineering requires a constant effort to educate young women about opportunities and providing resources to support them. She’s pursuing a double degree in biological sciences and chemical engineering. “It’s been an awesome opportunity for me to actually advocate for this concern,” says Munir. WISE exists, in part, to act as a place where women can connect with other female students and to seek out other campus organizations that support them throughout their education and beyond, such as the Women’s Resource Centre and the Women’s Advancement Office. “I don’t feel intimidated at all,” says Munir. “I think we need to show them all the opportunities that are available to women.”
Intermediate Accountant Our chartered Accountants office in Richmond, B.C. requires an enthusiastic, positive and professional person who: • Possesses a warm and helpful presence •Takes satiscation in the importance of quality work •Has strong word processing and computer skills •Is accurate, independant, and likes challenges and deadlines •Is experienced with Caseware, Tax Prep for T1’s and T2’s. If you have these qualities, you would enjoy this Accounting Position which requires profieiency in bookkeeping and accounting duties, preparation of working papers and corporate and personal tax returns using Tax Prep. The successful candidate will be part of an accounting team that has a long history of providing excellent service to its clients. Minimum experience 2 years in C.A. office. Salary is dependent upon experience and abilities. Please submit your resume to Eidsvik & Associiates, Chartered Accountant, fax: 250 627 8056 or email manager@eidsvika.ca (attachments in pdf format) Application deadline date January 24, 2011.
Campus champions such as Elizabeth Cannon, dean of the Schulich School of Engineering, have been promoting careers
“One of the major issues women face is around self-confidence and self-esteem and so we focus on building that foundation of giving them good life skills,” says committee member Stephanie Garrett, executive director of the Women’s Resource Centre.
“The second that you look at graduate levels, it drops off significantly,” says Garrett, pointing to the fact that many women are starting families around the time when many students go into graduate or postgraduate studies. Child care is just one of the additional barriers women tend to face in the workforce, not to mention an inequality in pay-- women make between 70 and 80 cents on the dollar compared to men for the same levels of work. “It’s not just about some system we live in that’s unequal, it’s because women don’t ask for the same things,” says Garrett, adding her organization teaches female students negotiation and leadership skills to confront such inequalities. Munir, meanwhile, and others like her, continue to push for greater female representation in the workforce in all fields, at all levels. “Not everybody is OK in the male-dominated environment-- they feel intimidated--so that’s why we’re here,” she says.
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