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Richmond Olympic wrestler Arjan Bhullar is making the big jump into the world of Mixed Martial Arts

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Richmond’s Arjan Bhullar is no stranger to meeting challenges.

During his wrestling career he was a star at SFU, won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games (Delhi 2010) and represented Canada at the Olympics (London 2012).

But now he is getting ready to grapple with a new test, this time in somewhat unfamiliar surroundings — the six-sided ring of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts).

Bhullar announced Wednesday he is ready to go pro and is actively searching for an opponent for his first bout. He is also keen to be the focus of the sport’s plans to tap the Indian sports fan market.

“I’d be the first Sikh in the sport.

That was one of my motivations which has also presented some business opportunities,” said Bhullar at Adam Ryan’s MMA gym in central Richmond where he sparred for the media as part of his announcement.

“A lot of people see the potential in me to be that guy. And I’m looking to make those dreams a reality.”

Having reached the pinnacle of wrestling — the Olympics, where he lost out to the eventual bronze medal winner — Bhullar said the only professional outlet for athletes with his sporting resume is MMA. “A lot of the guys (wrestlers) I have trained with have already made the

Arjan Bhullar will be the first Sikh to enter into the sport of mixed martial arts. The former Olympic wrestler and Commonwealth Games gold medalist said he did a ton of research before making the decision. Photo

by Philip Raphael/Richmond News switch,” he said.

But before making his mind up, Bhullar said he undertook plenty of research, visiting some of the top fight teams in the world in California and Montreal where he initially trained.

“I just had to see what it takes before I made a decision,” he said.

“And it’s something that is very doable.”

Judging by the success in MMA by other top wrestlers, Bhullar is confident he can go toe to toe in the ring and has enlisted the support of a pair of seasoned pros to guide his

training over the last 18 months or so.

On the boxing side is former Olympian (Seoul 1988) Manny Sobral, while Adam Ryan, an experienced MMA competitor who runs the Richmond gym where Bhullar is training, is providing an overview of the skills required.

Sobral, who regularly spars with Bhullar, said he already has plenty of the tools that will be a benefit.

“The good thing about Arjan is he’s learned to use his hands really well,” Sobral said. “He fakes really well – he’s not predictable. He’s

got super good reaction time, and circles the ring really well. That’s an important skill he’s brought over from wrestling, because you never want to stay directly in front of an opponent. He’s got good lateral movement.”

Plus, Bhullar has plenty of power.

“He’s got more than enough. He cranks really good,” Sobral said. “A lot of that power comes from the core (muscles) and he’s really strong there.”

But it’s the wrestling instincts and skills that will be one of the biggest advantages Bhullar has, Sobral said.

“As a wrestler you can control an opponent better if you get your hands on them, rather than if you’re strictly a puncher,” Sobral said.

“That’s where Arjan will do really well — he’s got great grappling skills. And now that he can handle himself with his hands boxing-wise, I think only actually being in the cage and doing it will determine how successful he’ll be. But I think he will do really well.”

Ryan, a decorated MMA competitor, agrees.

“He’s ready,” Ryan said. “He’s been at this for over a year now, and he brings with him the training, skills and competitiveness of an Olympic athlete.”

Local MMA blogger Jeremy Brand, who created and runs www.

MMASucka.com and is a contributor to VancityBuzz.com, concurs on the success of wrestlers in MMA. “The transition from wrestling to MMA is probably the most seamless of any sport,” said Brand in an email.

“Wrestlers are already used to the gruelling weight cut and constant training regime. The only problem they face is getting punched in the face, and if you can’t handle that then you’ve chosen the wrong sport.

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Teachers’ strike Monday Graeme Wood

Staff Reporter gwood@richmond-news.com

Elementary and high school students are looking at a long weekend after the B.C. teachers’ union announced more rotating strikes in Richmond on Monday.

Parents are being asked to find alternative arrangements and the City of Richmond is working on plans to host various day programs.

City spokesperson Ted Townsend said many of the programs were well received on Tuesday when teachers last walked out.

Swimming pools, ice arenas and community centres are all options.

Teachers are presently partially locked out and losing 10 per cent of their wages, as they’re not allowed to work during certain hours, including lunch hour.

Teachers are asking for wage increases and lower class sizes, as well as improved working conditions, which includes more educational assistants for special needs children.

The government wants a long-term deal for labour stability. Neither side appears to be willing to budge.

The government has threatened day-long lockouts at the end of June, around the time provincial exams occur.

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With sunny skies forecast for the weekend, Garry Point Park is expected to be a great place for a walk in Richmond.

Good thing then the 9th annual the Peoples Drug Mart Richmond Vancouver Walk for ALS is set for Saturday at the popular green peninsula.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk is scheduled to get underway at 10 a.m.

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To register or donate prior to the walk, visit walkforals.ca/richmondvancouver.

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His repertoire boasts Brahms, Mozart, Vivaldi and Bach and his talents as a violinist have taken him to the U.S. and Europe.

He’s also excelled as concertmaster in the Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Fifteen-year-old Richmondite Royce Richert, however, is just as happy cycling, swimming or jogging while plugged into some electronic pop music or a verse or two of R&B. The dedicated teen prodigy — who will be one of the star attractions at CARP Richmond’s “Music, the Language of All Cultures” event June 10 — plans to keep it local this year, honing his skills with an eye to the future.

“I think I’ll just be performing around town and practising new pieces; there are no plans to travel this year,” said Royce, who lives in east Cambie with his three younger siblings, all of whom are home-schooled by his former teacher-mom, Tamara.

“My biggest goal later in life is to perform solo in big arenas and also going around schools exposing children to music.”

While the dreams of filling stadiums, theatres and opera houses arrest Royce’s thoughts, the reality is he has to make sacrifices as a teenager to have any chance of realizing those lofty ambitions.

Royce Richert, 15, has an innate talent for the violin, which he has been playing since the age of five. Royce will star at CARP Richmond’s musical extravaganza on June 10. Photo submitted

“Yeah, when friends are having sleepovers and stuff and trips to the movies, there are times I have to miss out due to practices and rehearsals,” Royce admitted.

“But I do manage to make time during the week for the occasional movie night with the guys and I do a lot of swimming, cycling and running when I can. “I’m very active when the time permits but I do love what I do.”

The theme of CARP’s concert is bringing cultures of all kinds together with music and it’s a concept Royce is very excited about.

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music is such a universal language,” added Royce.

Music, The Language of all Cultures is on Tuesday, June 10 at Fraserview Church hall, 11295 Mellis Drive. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 on the night via www.richmondcarp@ eventbrite.ca or at Long and McQuade, 6760 No. 3 Road and Tom Lee Music, 3631 No. 3 Road.

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A whole host of rising, musically-gifted stars will perform along with Royce.

‹ from page 3 can make the move over quickly, however, I find some tend to rush it. Like anyone who wants to pursue MMA, one must acquire all the skills (wrestling, boxing, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu) before jumping across the cage.

“Wrestlers tend to make the cleanest move to MMA. However, one fault is they become too dependent on their takedowns,” he added.

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When it came to writing an essay on the values of global citizenship, Renée Wong didn’t have to do much research.

Instead, the Grade 7 student from Diefenbaker school simply tapped into her own experiences and was rewarded as one of 10 finalists from across the country in World Literacy Canada’s Write for a Better World creative writing contest.

“We had to write about waking up in a different culture and what we’d learn from that,” said Renée who based her piece on several trips she has made with her family to Japan, where she was eager to learn more about the culture and day-to-day lifestyle that was markedly different from hers in Richmond.

“I wrote that I met a whole group of totally cool people who became my really good friends and showed me around,” said Renée, 13.“And at last, when I had to leave, I told them that, although we live in different places, we can still be friends because it’s in our hearts to remain connected.”

“The streets were bright and colourful, and the clothing people wore was very different than styles I saw back at home,” Renée wrote in her essay. The people here were very outgoing and expressed themselves through their wardrobe. I felt like I was underdressed. I was amazed and awestruck as we explored the

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The City of Richmond has been busy accepting awards this week.

On Tuesday, according to a news release, the city received first place in the national Culture Days Marketing Award for helping to recruit and promote local artists during the nationwide event.

In its size category, Richmond ranked as the best city in terms of total number of registered Culture Days activities; all in all the city provided 90 free events in September 2013 with an estimated 5,000 people attending. In fact, only Toronto and Winnipeg had more events, according to the release. You can visit culturedays.ca for a list of activities in Richmond this September, such as behind-the-scene tours of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.

This week, city staff also received the 2014 Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators Award for Professional Development in the over 100,000 population category. The award was granted to Richmond for the work administrators have done fast tracking professional development as well as its overall organizational strength.

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esterday, May 29, was the Day of the Honey Bee in British Columbia, marking more than a century and a half since domesticated bees were first brought to this province.

Farmers contribute an enormous amount to B.C., from the sizeable place they hold in the economy, to their place in ensuring our food security, to their stewardship of the land for future generations.

And they have plenty to fret about: weather, markets, changing tastes.

One of the worries they’ve had in recent years is the decline

in the number of honeybees active in North America and parts of Europe, a phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder.

The decline has tapered off in recent years, but is still a concern for beekeepers and those who depend on them.

With no bees, hundreds of millions of dollars worth of crops would be destroyed or reduced in value, as yields drop to almost nothing for crops that require pollination by honeybees.

Is there anything we can do to support bees, and the beekeepers who raise them? Aside from

eating more delicious honey, the simplest thing may be to avoid the use of certain pesticides that have been implicated in the decline of bee colonies.

A number of scientific studies have indicated the decline is being caused by the overuse of a class of pesticides, while others suggest the mites – and the chemicals used to control them – are part of the problem.

This winter was a good one for bees, with fewer hives lost.

Simply calling on government to take the health of bees seriously is likely to have the best outcome for bees in the long run.

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Lack of trust means more melodrama

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he B.C. Liberal with dueling news conferences government has largely or protest rallies, and it’s InTheHouse shed the labour relations getting rather tiresome. Here headaches it helped create when Keith Baldrey we go again. The government Columnist it first took power in 2001, with and the union are on yet one glaring exception. another collision course, That would be its tumultuous, which will almost certainly antagonistic and befuddling relationship with end in a way that pleases neither party. The the union that represents B.C.’s public school gap between the two sides on so many issues teachers. is so vast, it will take a miracle to close it Watching the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and — and it would involve shifting hundreds of the government engage in a seemingly nevermillions of dollars from one side to another. ending struggle to determine who wields the As I write this, the union is looking for power in schools and classrooms is akin to a salary increase of almost 16 per cent viewing a soap opera in which you’re never (compounded) over four years, while the really sure which character is in charge. government is offering over seven per cent In recent years, the government has over six years. established an impressive record in Given that a one per cent pay hike is the negotiating collective agreements with a host equivalent to about $25 million, that’s a gap of public sector unions, with rarely a peep of about $75 million a year and that doesn’t of unrest and without draining the public include an improved benefit package and treasury. other improvements the BCTF is looking for.

Not so in its dealings with the BCTF, which On the important issues of class size and have been characterized by strife, suspicion class composition, the union is seeking a and an almost complete lack of success. The return to contract language and staffing fractious relationship is played out in public, levels that were in place in 2002. That would

cost about $300 million a year over what is currently spent, while the government is offering to top up its Learning Improvement Fund by $75 million this year. The gap: about $225 million.

Add it up and the difference between the two sides’ position is a whopping $300 million, and as I noted, this does not include a raft of other expensive cost items.

But deeply embedded in this dispute is something that appears to cripple any chance of a successful, negotiated outcome: a mistrust and a lack of respect for each other.

The government poisoned the well when it arbitrarily stripped language governing class sizes from the collective agreement back in 2002 and things have never really got back on track ever since.

The BCTF doesn’t exactly have clean hands either. I find teachers, for the most part, to be a passionate, committed bunch but their union is another story. It is an ideologically hidebound organization that doesn’t really fit into a labour relations model, which makes its efforts at collective bargaining feeble.

Unlike other public sector unions, it refuses

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to take into account the government’s fiscal position or ability to pay and exhibits an often maddening sense of entitlement, as if the interests of its membership trumps everything.

But it has also proven to be a resilient foe of the B.C. Liberal government, and has tripped it up on more than one occasion.

It may not win at the negotiating table very often, but it has posted big victories in court and at the Labour Relations Board.

When both sides won’t trust or respect each other, they make mistakes and misread each other’s moves. That’s been happening in the current breakdown, even though bargaining continues.

This current contract impasse may be headed for a legislated resolution, or perhaps if the two sides can get at least a little closer to each other’s position some kind of meaningful mediation can take place.

In any event, until a mutual trust and respect finds its way into the picture, we’re going to see a replay of the current melodrama as soon as the next contract expires.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC Keith.Baldrey@globalnews.ca

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Quit playing with our future Open letter to the people of Richmond, I am a music teacher. I am writing to express how disheartened and demoralized I feel about the Liberal government’s current bargaining position and the punitive measures they wish to impose on B.C. teachers.

The government recently released a “lock-out” letter that essentially forbids extracurricular activities of any kind and docks teachers 10 per cent pay for any labour action.

They are now back-tracking on this hastily written and vindictive document and allowing numerous “exceptions” as they have now had time to consider the repercussions, but they have already caused a great deal of confusion with conflicting messages and put music teachers, sports coaches and anyone who does extracurriculars in an impossible position.

How are we supposed to do our jobs, given a good portion of our jobs occur outside of school time? Anyone who actually cares about students and wants to do a good job has been shut down or finds their program limping along at half-speed.

The whole notion is in direct conflict with the government’s previous claim that teaching is an essential service.

In the classic teen flick The Breakfast Club, one of the characters muses that when people grow up, “the heart dies.” Certainly, this government has revealed itself to be a bunch of tired, old cranks who have been grazing too long at business luncheons on the taxpayer dime.

They have forgotten the passion of youth, the vitality of young people, and the excitement of discovering a piece of music for the first time.

In their zest to punish teachers, they have reduced school to just textbooks and exams. Anyone who knows anything about real learning knows that the best education is not to be found in books, but in real life experiences, relationships and collaborations — things that are all found in music and the arts, and other extracurricular activities.

Those who teach know there is no more rewarding profession than teaching, in terms of feeling that you are making a difference.

However, I have suffered through 10 years of Liberal government and watched them systematically degrade my profession — taking away autonomy, gutting the arts curriculum, starting numerous initiatives which they provided no funding for, overloading classes and ignoring special needs students and their struggling parents.

To the parents of Richmond, I am the one working with your children. I am the one who nurtures them every day. Urge this government to restore honour and dignity to my profession. Tell them to stop playing games — make a genuine effort to improve classrooms for students, and give teachers a fair living wage in this enormously expensive province, because they are taking care of your children and your future.

Michael Mikulin Richmond Music Teacher

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f you’ve ever been to a major city in Asia, you will know that, for the most part, these cities never sleep.

That can hardly be said of Richmond.

The city may have a relatively large Asian population, but it is far removed from the likes of Hong Kong, Bangkok, Tokyo and Seoul – emphasis on “far.” However, despite still being a back-up plan to Vancouver, Richmond has developed its own unique, little hot spots at night, largely influenced by its Asian residents.

And, as the city continues to grow, it’s only natural that it absorbs more night owls and a greater desire for night activities. Furthermore, there’s a lot of great scenery to absorb beyond dusk.

I began documenting a typical Friday night in Richmond at a typical Friday night locale — the movies, Riverport SilverCity to be exact.

With the wife and a couple of friends, we had initially planned to see the new Seth Rogen flick Neighbors, but were running late so settled on Godzilla. I personally found the movie slightly chintzy, but give it a passing grade as it picked up near the end, especially when the monsters destroyed Steveston.

for decades and owner Paul Lee has seen a lot over those years.

“Over there and over there, that used to be a forest,” said Lee, pointing out strip malls and hotels that have been built over time.

Lee’s restaurant is open late and is a popular gathering place for young people, mostly of Asian descent. It’s a common sight to see gatherings of young Asians chatting and laughing along Eating Street and tonight was no different.

I asked Lee what he envisions for this area in 10 or 20 years. Could it boom into a 24/7-night scene with neon signs, inflatable advertising tubes and, dare I suggest it, curbside restaurant seafood tanks, common throughout Asia?

“I don’t see that happening. It’s good the way it is. We close at 1 a.m. and that’s good enough for me,” said Lee, who was born in Hong Kong and came to Canada at age 17.

“You see that place. That place would be packed all night if this was Asia,” he said, pointing to Jade Seafood restaurant across the street.

Lee said the increased variety of food has made Eating Street an attraction unto its own. Indeed, the rise in Korean restaurants is nice to see, as I love spicy Asian food. I recommend

Chefs Jongo and Michael prepare dinner at Matsuyama Japanese Restaurant on Alexandra Road (above). A fail-safe night out in Richmond may be to watch a flick at SilverCity like friends Jaqueline McRae and Arlene Jessen did. Photo by Gord Goble/Special to the News Haroo Korean Restaurant, although their kimchi is a bit mild.

After I left Matsuyama, I drove down Alexandra and noticed a group of young adults hanging outside a place called Trapped, a reality escape game establishment. I inquired about their games and spoke to owner Paul Chang, who said the area’s parking and foot traffic attracted his interest in setting up shop in the strip mall.

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“Well, there are a lot of Chinese people,” quipped Ali. “We just needed something to do,” he added.

I asked them what they could do in Surrey.

“Well, you can go to a park and smoke and drink,” replied Hamed.

As they went off to play their game, I thought it’s a good thing the city has a few fun places for young people to go on a Friday or Saturday night.

And I hadn’t even been to karaoke yet…

Next stop was the Richmond Night Market, next to the River Rock Casino and Resort, just before closing time. I’ve been here before and it’s a welldocumented adventure in Richmond.

Afterwards, I left the group to continue on my journey into the night.

My first stop, at around 11 p.m., was Matsuyama Japanese Restaurant on Alexandra Road, a.k.a Eating Street, where I got a bite to eat. Matsuyama has been a signature restaurant in Richmond

I spoke to four enthusiastic guys in their early twenties – Ali, Sidd, Husan and Hamed, each who came from different cultural backgrounds (Pakistan, Palestine, India, and Afghanistan, respectively), but all from Surrey.

I asked them why they came to Richmond to hang out and what their impressions were of the area.

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Night out means karaoke, gambling, communing with statues As I had parked my car at the casino, I decided to walk down No. 3 Road to Millenium Karaoke, nearly all the way back to Alexandra. I should have taken the Canada Line as it took some time and, frankly, was a less than inspiring walk, passing used car lot after used car lot and a XXX video shop going out of business. I also noticed the Szechuan restaurant that took over from the 24/7 restaurant Knight and Day that used to be there years ago.

A box of onion rings to go would have been nice, but I may just have to settle for some food from No. 9 Restaurant at Lansdowne Mall.

I arrived at Millenium to see a throng of young Asian people outside, most of them smoking. I had arranged to speak to bartender/manager Katt Chow, but she was too busy, so I settled with the establishment’s very personable owner Don Lai. Millenium is one of a handful of karaoke joints in what we Richmondites like to call the Golden Village. Karaoke is an affordable outing and an entire night out will cost, about $10 per person, plus food and drinks. I urge everyone to try it. Millenium also has a liquor licence, a rarity for karaoke

establishments here, unlike their Asian counterparts.

“We’re the first karaoke place that got a liquor licence in the past few years.

The city doesn’t hand them out. It’s very hard to get,” said Lai. One has to admit, what’s a karaoke without a little beer to calm one’s trepidation? The atmosphere was “bumping” but it turns out, the area had seen its fair share of problems until recently, according to Lai, who was raised in Victoria and describes his place as “Asian-Canadian.”

“Back in the day there were a lot of fights at, I think it was, (now defunct) Viva Club. And we don’t want any of that,” said Lai. To be sure of not having any problems at Millenium, Lai has hired a bouncer. I had to admit to Lai, visiting Millenium for the first time, I was taken aback by the man’s large stature — hence some questions about what the heck goes on around here.

Alas, Millenium seems like a great place to sing and have drinks responsibly. The sound systems pump out tunes like nobody’s business and

Two night markets in Richmond offer plenty of entertainment for all ages (above). Going to karaoke can be a good late night experience when most places close (below, left). Bronze statues chat with one another in Steveston (below, right). Photos by Gord Goble/Richmond News. Full photo gallery at richmond-news.com there are lots of smiles to go around.

To boot, it stays open until 2 a.m. and offers people a place to go when places like Matsuyama close their doors (although you’ll likely need a reservation as it was jam-packed.)

I was curious what the most popular songs of the day are, but Lai said he didn’t know as he wasn’t the biggest karaoke fan. He suggested I call up other karaoke places in town to see what they were.

An employee at K-Fever Karaoke on Capstan Way obliged me with their top-five Korean Pop songs (although most of their customers are Chinese and request songs from Chinese artists, K-Pop is far more popular worldwide).

And so it goes, Heart is Beating by the band 100% is topping the charts at KFever. Overdoes by Exo is also popular.

back to the casino, briefly taking in the silence of the Fraser River’s middle arm.

said, just after he lost an additional $50 on roulette (black, again).

I entered River Rock with $20 cash in my pocket and headed straight to the roulette table, throwing it down on red.

Black struck and I bemoaned the cruel mistress that is the River Rock.

But that loss paled in comparison to my friend Colin, who I bumped into as I was about to leave. Colin’s an avid poker player who usually does well for himself; but he had apparently just lost $200.

I drove Colin home, explaining to him the merits of knowing his limit and playing within it; by this time it was about 2:30 a.m. I headed to Steveston to see if I could get a glimpse of the Camelopardalid meteor shower. No dice, again, as there were clouds and too much light pollution.

“If you’re willing to gamble, you’ve got to be willing to take your lumps,” he

I walked around the village a bit, but it was pretty much a ghost town, save for a few bronze statues talking to one another at the Cannery; a far cry from the crazy chaos of Godzilla, for sure.

Far be it from me to know these or any other artists despite having lived in Seoul for a few years. I like to stick to the Western favourites like Michael Jackson, Metallica and Johnny Cash.

Sleepy eyes were coming on and it was about 1:30 a.m. by the time I left Millenium. I missed the last train on the Canada Line and had to walk briskly

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Hirayama back in 15s picture Richmond standout returns from injury to participate in 125th anniversary game Nathan Hirayama will be returning to the pitch this weekend to help celebrate B.C. Rugby Union’s 125th anniversary.

The Richmond standout is slated to participate in a special anniversary fixture that will see the B.C. Bears take on the Canadian Selects at West Vancouver’s Klahanie Park at 4 p.m.

The match-up features the top talent the country has to offer with Canada’s overseas-based professionals and domestic players participating.

The purpose of the game is two-fold; along with recognizing B.C. Rugby Union’s milestone year, Canadian national team coaches will also be using

the fixture to select their roster for the June 7 Pacific Nations Cup opener in Burnaby. The Test match will feature Canada against Japan at Swangard Stadium.

A standout with Canada’s Sevens program, Hirayama has returned from injury to be in the mix for Canada’s 15s team.

“It’s of massive importance to our selection. It will be our only opportunity before a World Cup year to get all our players on the same field,” said Canadian senior men’s national team head coach Kieran Crowley. “It will be great to see our overseas players

playing against domestic-based players.”

Meanwhile, Hirayama’s former high school team came up big at the B.C. AA Rugby Championships in Abbotsford Wednesday.

The sixth ranked McRoberts Strikers reached the semi-finals for the first time since 2010 after a 10-9 upset win over No. 3 Brentwood College.

A long first half run for a try by Justin Turner-Pearce and a second half penalty from Mati Gordon was enough to knock off the Vancouver Island powerhouse. McRoberts now face No. 2 Collingwood of West Vancouver in today’s semi-finals.

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Richmond’s Nathan Hirayama will be playing in B.C. Rugby Union’s 125th anniversary fixture on Saturday in West Vancouver as he prepares for national team 15s camp.

Richmond’s Noemie Thomas thrived in friendly waters, winning three medals at the 51st annual Mel Zajac Jr. International Canada Cup Meet.

The event was held at the UBC Aquatic Centre where the 18-year-old regularly trains with the national team program.

The butterfly specialist captured the 50 metre event on Friday in 27.14 seconds, finishing ahead of Egyptian national team member Farrida Osman. The two will be teammates next fall at the University of California Berkley.

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Four-time Olympic gold medalist and six-time World Champion gold medalist Missy Franklin was the star of the meet. She won five indivudal golds and one silver.

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Bradley managed a pair against the highpowered Saints. Campbell and Nick Jensen had the other goals.

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Visit Minoru Place Activity Centre Located at the corner of Minoru Boulevard and Granville Avenue, across the plaza from the Brighouse Library and Richmond Cultural Centre, Minoru Place Activity Centre (MPAC) offers an inviting, active and friendly environment for those 55 years and older. This one level, fully accessible facility is set in beautiful Minoru Park and is near many other City facilities in the area. Minoru Place has a number of multipurpose rooms, a large hall with a stage, a billiards room, cafeteria, computer room and an excellent woodworking shop.

Activities include registered programs, out trips, special events and support groups. Plus, with an annual Facility Pass ($21) you can choose to join any of the 40 Clubs and Groups. Complimentary honorary memberships are available to those 90+ years of age. Spouses of members are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun at the Activity Centre even if under the age of 55. Come and experience the benefits of recreation!

For more information: • Pick up a copy of the Minoru Place Newsletter from the Minoru Place front desk to find out about special events programs, upcoming trips and the latest news • Drop by or call us at 604-238-8450 • Visit www.richmond.ca

MINORU PLACE ACTIVITY CENTRE PARKING RENEWAL REMINDER 2014 Parking Passes are now available to FACILITY PASSES: members. Parking is available behind the 2014 Memberships ON SALE NOW! centre at a cost of $10 per calendar year

The annual fee covers participation in fabulous activities in one of the Lower Mainland’s most active 55+ centres. Dancing, singing, Bike Club, Spanish Club, cribbage and other card games are just a few of the interesting and fun activities offered. Pass is valid one year from date of purchase.

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Opening Ceremonies ..................Britannia Heritage Shipyard Cluttermania ..........................Cambie Community Centre 12:00-2:00pm ........................ Free ......................651758 1:00-3:00pm .......................... $5.00................... 632158 Latin Dance Party .............. Thompson Community Centre Tuesday, June 3 1:00-3:00pm .......................... Free ..................... 593808 Seniors Luncheon...................... Hamilton Community Centre 12:00-1:30pm ........................ $8.00....................561327 Steveston Museum Walking Tours...... Steveston Museum 10:30-11:30am.....$5.00.... Drop-in..................... Boardwalks Cartoon You ......... Richmond Media Lab (Cultural Centre) 12:30-1:30pm.......$5.00.... Drop-in......... Murder & Mayhem 1:00-3:00pm .......................... Free ....................... Drop-in Call 604-271-8280 to reserve your space.

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Be Inspired:TED TALK 55+......South Arm Community Centre 10:00-11:30am ...................... Free ..................... 644358 Felting Workshop ................ Cultural Centre Rooftop Garden 10:30am-12:00pm ................. Free ..................... 601208 Celebrate! Tea Dance Closing Ceremony West Richmond Community Centre 2:00-4:00pm .......................... $5.00................... 604908

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SHOPPING BUS SERVICE Minoru Place provides a bus service for those who wish to get out and do some shopping! The shopping bus travels to the following destinations: Mondays ..................................................Blundell Centre Thursdays ...................................................... Lansdowne The cost of the shopping bus service is $2 round trip.

As there is limited storage on board, clients are asked to purchase only what they can carry. Please pick up the schedule with specific pick-up locations at the centre or phone Erika at 604-238-8456 for more information.

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INDOOR SOFT TENNIS Using portable nets and larger soft, specialized tennis balls, this activity is great for hand-eye coordination.

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General Interest Have you heard about our Tech Lab? Those with a current Minoru Place membership can book a one-on-one appointment with an expert for help with cameras, phones, tablets and more! Free advice, lessons and information. Call the 604-238-8450 to make an appointment.

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After a decade of retail sales and service in South Delta and Richmond, Steveston Bicycle and Mobility is excited and pleased to announce an additional comprehensive program offering support and choices to community members with needs in the areas of mobility devices and strategies.

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FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER CLUB Meet other seniors for a social evening at Minoru Place.

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Out Trips CHICHA PERUVIAN RESTAURANT Experience something different with a Peruvian inspired cuisine of tapas and small plate menu items. Price includes transportation only. Home drop off available ($3).

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COMMUNITY LEISURE TRANSPORTATION

The Community Leisure Transportation (CLT) program provides an affordable transportation option for community organizations. Offering a fleet of buses accommodating 16 to 22 passengers, the service ensures access to seniors, youth, persons with disabilities and all other Richmond residents to programs, services and special events offered in the community. For community group bookings only.

For more information or to make a booking contact Erika at 604-238-8456 or egoroztieta@richmond.ca

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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Are you a creative person or do you have a marketing background?

If so, we could use your skills to help develop posters and brochures.

• Are you an accomplished pianist?

If so, we are looking for alternate accompanist for the Glee Club.

• Are you a computer geek/photographer?

If so, we need another Tech Lab Expert who knows PC and Apple products.

For more information about these positions or other volunteer opportunities, contact Jacqui at 604-238-8452 or joostergo@richmond.ca.

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