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o let’s get that nasty word out there — racism. There’s been a ton of back and forth on this recently. Last Friday, we ran a letter by Emilie Henderson in which she expressed concern that a lot of the letters to the editor about “new immigrants” and “long-time residents” were just basically code for Chinese versus middle-aged white people. She added that residents were forgetting all the ways in which Richmond has benefited as a result of the influx of new immigrants. We’ve also seen a lot of heat from Coun. Chak Au’s letter, in which he asks current residents to “be patient” with new immigrants. Both letters, I believe, were an attempt to bridge the cultural divide that seems to be widening daily. Did it work? Well, let’s see. A number of readers thanked Henderson for her comments. One said that despite being born here and raised by parents who moved here in their teens, she’s feeling a new hostility towards immigrants and appreciates Henderson addressing that reality. Another picked up on Henderson’s don’tthrow-the-baby-out-with-the-bath-water point about immigration, saying she has been subjected to racism, but that doesn’t alter her view of Canada. However, other readers have taken issue with the suggestion their legitimate concerns about the changing nature of their neighbourhoods are tainted with racism. They quite rightly point out that people should be able to comment on mega homes and foreign real estate investments without being called racist. I would add that many who have commented and organized a response to neighbourhood development have taken pains to ensure the focus is on urban planning, not race. But, it’s also a fact the mega home debate has given rise to racial tensions. It’s not always blatant name-calling or discrimination (although sometimes it is, particularly online.) It’s usually a more subtle us-vs.-them attitude. “They” drive high-end cars; “they” buy mega homes; “they” referring to the Chinese as opposed to the rich, losing sight of the fact this is a class issue, not a race issue. It’s not because a person is Chinese that they buy a mega home, it’s because they have the money to do so, and every level of government facilitates it. Be it federal immigration policy allowing an “investor class,” or municipal bylaws dictating the size of homes, these policies are what’s changing Richmond’s landscape. Our governments have repeated the mantra we’re “open for business.” And that’s fine; often that business is to the benefit of all. But when “open” translates to “unfettered access” and regulations are insensitive to local interests, resentment builds and is often, stupidly, directed at the easy target of skin colour.

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Dear Editor, Re: “See beneﬁts of immigration,” Letters, Aug. 14. I would like to thank Emilie Henderson for her letter. Had these points been raised by someone of Chinese descent, I fear the person would have been rebuked as Coun. Chak Au was in the letter, “Where’s the patience for long-timers?” (Aug. 12). I have called Richmond my home for 25 years and I was only asked for the ﬁrst time recently, “No, where are you ‘originally’ from?” Not only did this statement

seem to imply that I somehow wasn’t from Richmond despite growing up and spending most of my life here, but after discovering I was born in Hong Kong, this person went on to assume (and I quote), “... then you must come from money.” It is unfortunate that there are increasing incidents like these that create division among people of different cultural groups in our community. Our city continues to face issues about development and affordability

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Goodwill message praised Dear Editor, Re: “See beneﬁts of immigration,” Letters, Aug. 14. I want to say, “Thank you!” to Ms Henderson for her letter which shows goodwill to immigration. Although most of the immigrants do create beneﬁts to Richmond and Canadian society, they are sometimes treated unfairly by some as

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Race is not relevant Dear Editor, I was sad to see that the letter of the week “See Beneﬁts,” Letters, Aug. 14 has attempted to break complex and sensitive issues down to the ever so easy race debate and, thus, help fuel that ugly beast. The writer has written a paragraph that describes this as a “Chinese” vs. “probably middle aged white people” issue. Truthfully, I ﬁnd that sad and ignorant. When you use that breakdown and simple formula (race) as the basis of any argument, you only serve to perpetuate it. “Everybody knows” is a generalization that was made in that letter — but who can speak for everybody? No one knows the basis for other people’s thoughts or ideas... and it’s best to try to understand them rather than categorize and attack them. The day we stop using “racism” to validate our points and disregard others is the day we help to overcome it. The city is going through rapid and painful (to some, and that counts) growing pains and that isn’t an “us vs. them” problem. It’s a “we” problem. It’s handy and convenient to apply a racism theme to it... but race just happens to be a description, nothing more. The sort of stereotyping and generalizing shown in that letter in order to make a (positive?) point seems more damaging than helpful. I feel that Ms Henderson’s intention may have been good, but her delivery was very poor, offensive and misguided. As that “longtime white” (not sure why it should matter — does it? Sorry? Nothing I can do to change that?) resident, I assure her that I have two

(new to the area) lovely Chinese families living on either side of me. We share common property and, most importantly, common goals and visions. The children call me “Auntie,” we share cakes and gifts over our shared balcony, and we are living a harmonious, respectful life. Suggesting that white longtimers are upset because Chinese are here is so far off the mark, but it highlights what is wrong with discussing issues at that level. In fairness, let me now be that “everybody” Ms. Henderson has spoken for by putting my spin on this. I feel the concern being expressed is based on something much different than where someone comes from or how long they’ve been here. Rather, it’s more the changing pace of things... the ripping down of buildings and replacement with sprawling castles that our pennies will never buy. I don’t see this as a “white people” vs. “Chinese” people issue and, strangely enough, my Chinese friends tend to agree with me. I see the issue more as stemming from putting dollars ahead of community when determining value(s). And the ﬁrst step in resolving issues is discussing them together (hence, letters and ideas). Some who are looking more to reap the beneﬁts of their investment here rather than investing in the community are changing the face of this city. That’s a problem. I have never had a shred of racism in my bones — ever. And I am offended someone’s short-sighted and misguided interpretation of recent expressed concerns is that they’re somehow race-based. D. Wilde Richmond

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s the City of Richmond grapples with new noise bylaws for residential construction, another problem appears to have risen to more noticeable heights as a result of a housing boom within the established neighbourhoods of the city: Garbage and illegal dumping. New home construction sites are a magnet for the likes of used tires, old mattresses, torn rolls of carpet, plastic rubbish, bottles of motor oil, bags of garbage and other items, all of which were noted by the Richmond News within just three arterial road quadrants of the city on Tuesday. According to city bylaw data, 2015 is on pace for a record year for bylaw enforcement ofﬁcers dealing with unsightly premises. To July 31, the city had 364 unsightly premises. Last year, it had 563 such cases for the full year. Community activist Kerry Starchuk raised the issue in April, citing the city’s Good Neighbour Policy, which states a “clean up and close out” non-binding rule applies to construction sites. The policy asks contractors and/or land owners to “collect and remove construction waste on a regular basis” and notes “prompt clean up keeps the site from becoming an eyesore.” The problem appears to be two-fold. The News witnessed many instances in which • FUN

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Man missing since mid-August A 62-year-old man with an underlying medical condition has gone missing from Richmond and police are asking the public to heed notice. Patrick William Linggard was reported missing on Aug.13. He is described as a Caucasian male with blue eyes and gray hair. He is described as 5’11” tall and weighs about 170 pounds. It is unknown what he was wearing at the time of his disappearance. Linggard’s family told police it is out of character for him to not be in regular contact with them. Anyone with information regarding Linggard is asked to call Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212.

he City of Richmond is seeking volunteers to serve on its Board of Variance, which considers requests from property owners to vary zoning bylaw requirements. Appointed by Richmond City Council, the board of variance provides an avenue of appeal for those property owners seeking a variance from zoning bylaw provisions where compliance with the bylaw would

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Bob Prittie made history for the NDP with win at the polls Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. He later worked as a foreign service ofContributor ficer for Canada, then became a high school teacher in Burnaby, according to Library of Parliament records. He served briefly as a municipal councillor (While the country is in the midst of a federal in Burnaby before entering federal politics. election campaign, the News is focusing its Flashback feature on previous MPs and inter- He ran, unsuccessfully, with the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation in 1957 and esting federal elections from the past.) 1958, coming close each time. Prittie put his hat into the ring again in hey became the Official Opposition in the House of Commons in 2011. They handed 1962. In a published platform ahead of the June 18 vote, Prittie keyed on bleak employConservatives a crushing defeat in Alberta ment prospects for young people, blaming just months ago. But New Democrats have automation for reducing had it tough in Richmond jobs in manufacturing and throughout history. offices. Except for Bob Prittie. Sooner or later we shall “The New Democratic Prittie made hisParty believes that full tory in 1962, becoming have a complete medical employment and prosperity Richmond’s first federal insurance plan. Sooner if will not be achieved until Member of Parliament to represent the New we have a New Democratic we have a federal government committed to the beDemocratic Party or its leftgovernment ... lief that economic planning leaning predecessors. is essential.” And he did it during – B P He also criticized rival the new party’s inaugural parties for accepting corpoelection. rate donations, dismissed Robert William Prittie the notion of supplying the sailed into a seat in the ridCanadian armed forces ing then known as Burnaby-Richmond under with nuclear weapons and sang the praises of the NDP banner. Prittie went on to win two public health care. more elections, representing the Island City “Sooner or later we shall have a complete until his defeat in 1968. medical insurance plan. Sooner if we have Since then, no federal NDP candidate has a New Democratic government, because we won an election in Richmond. believe in the principle, and later if the other Before politics, Prittie, who died in 2002 parties form our government. They will act at age 82, served overseas with the Royal

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City considers police force Challenge yourself to eat local less police officers. That’s entirely within the city’s decision-making process. Staff Reporter “In the end, the city cuts the cheque.” PRAPHAELRICHMONDNEWS.COM Where a nationally based police force has an advantage would involve the RCMP’s scope of responsibilities, history and experiould Richmond benefit from forming its ence which could come into play during large own city police force, or should it stay scale events such as a disaster — natural or with the RCMP? man-made, Hobbs said. That’s the question local council members “There’s a capacity in the RCMP that you will be contemplating in the coming weeks can rely on,” he said. “And someand months after Mayor Maltimes that can be a good thing.” colm Brodie announced recently So too is the RCMP’s diversity of that the city was continuing to personnel who can come from all research the feasibility of forming regions of the country. its own independent municipal But whichever organization police force. ends up policing Richmond’s And while it can be a polarizing streets, Hobbs said a key to its issue, Andy Hobbs, a longtime success relies on the ability to member of the Vancouver Police adapt and change with the needs Department and Richmond of the community, something he resident said it’s one worth looking acknowledges the RCMP in Richinto. mond has spent a lot of effort on Hobbs, a former local school ! Andy Hobbs and achieved good results. trustee who ran unsuccessfully for As for what he thinks city council in the 2014 civic election, told the News there are pros and cons to both council will ultimately decide, Hobbs said the choice between the two is so close it could go models of policing. But from his experience with the VPD, the main benefit of establishing either way. “I think some people are super-conscious a local police force would rest with having loabout changing the status quo,” he said. “But cal control in terms of finances and goverat the end of the day I think council will vote nance. sincerely for what they think is the best model “It puts the governance in a local environfor Richmond.” ment, rather than in some cases being as far The city is currently three years into a 20away as Ottawa,” said Hobbs. “The bottom year contract with the RCMP which contains line is you have control over your budget. So, a two-year out clause if the decision is made if you decide you’re going to have 10 less to make a change. police officers, then the department has 10

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! Anita Georgy, of the Richmond Food Security Society, says

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pick up some wine made from locally grown berries. She’s also noted the Fowl Farmer will have Richmondraised chickens for sale on Aug. 28. There is a myriad of produce to be had locally, such as berries, potatoes, tomatoes, beets, carrots, beans, kale, peppers, leafy greens and squash. There are also egg farmers in Richmond. The society provides a list of all the local farms in Richmond to make shop-

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ping easier. Participants are asked to raise funds for the society, which oversees community gardening initiatives and agriculture research. The goal is to reach $10,000. To register or simply donate go to Raiseathon.ca/ RichmondEats. Dunn will also appear on the Early Editon on CBC Radio One Monday morning at 6:50 a.m. to speak about the challenge. — Graeme Wood

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As the sharing economy evolves, each new ‘app’ for another ‘niche’ seems more obvious than the last: first Airbnb for accommodation sharing, then Uber for ride sharing, and now ‘Rover’ for parking space sharing. Developed by two Toronto entrepreneurs, Rover focuses on connecting drivers with owners of private parking spaces, “…as the airBNB of parking. Giving you access to privately shared spaces at great rates. Exposing sharing and friendliness all across the country.” But the critics are already vocal. Toronto’s bylaw office has simply said, “It’s not legal,” the alleged illegality arising from unlicensed operation of a commercial lot. Tim Wootton, a Rover co-developer has responded that the bylaws in issue were developed long before the Internet even existed, never in contemplation of the sharing economy, but “to prevent drivers from parking on lawns, not on stopping a homeowner from making a little extra money renting a driveway spot for a few hours.” Concerns have also been raised about the potential nuisance for residential neighbourhoods, and revenue loss for municipalities. A typical comment: “Increased traffic in residential zones? Increased noise…? Increased litter …? Increased pedestrian injuries/fatalities? No thanks…. Lower city revenues means everybody will have to pay more taxes....” Enthusiastic support, however, has come from Albert Koehl, an environmental lawyer, and author of the 400-page online book,

“Road Follies, understanding, challenging, and reforming Ontario’s failed road transport model”. Mr. Koehl likes Rover because it “unlocks huge amounts of underutilized or unused space in urban areas …[ enabling] the city to liberate an equivalent amount of parking on public road space for other community priorities, such as wider sidewalks, safe cycling conditions or green spaces.” The amount of land consumed by parking is a particular bugbear for Mr. Koehl who, having dug out the statistics for Road Follies, is well informed on the subject. His book cites the following statistics: • If all people in the world owned cars at the rate of Americans (771 cars per 1,000 people) …the required parking space …would be the size of Greece or England.” ( This from Donald Shoup’s High Cost of Free Parking) • The average car is parked 95% of the time compared to mass transit vehicles “in motion and serving a transport function for much of the day.” • In Toronto the average curb side or ‘on-street’ parking space is 12.1 sm/130 sf and the average off-street space is 32.5 sm/300 to 350 sf, the difference arising from parking lots needing access aisles and landscaping. • “Surprisingly, given the amount of space needed for parking, there is no accurate inventory of parking spaces in the USA or Canada—nor an estimate of the total land area taken up by such parking. However, extrapolating from the most careful recent estimates: the total number of parking spaces in the US is about 1.15 billion. • Assuming 4.5 parking spaces per car in Ontario means each car consumes 1,085 sf, which is more than the living space devoted to the average human.

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shows where the City of Richmond has spent its $148 million of casino money since 2004. The River Rock Casino and Resort posted a 15 per cent decline in gaming revenue in its second quarter this year, when compared to 2014. Image submitted.

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he River Rock Casino and Resort posted a 15 per cent decline in gaming revenue in its second quarter this year, when compared to 2014, which, notably, was the casino’s best quarter on record. This year’s second quarter numbers from the River Rock are still well

Numbers still up from 2013 above any quarter posted in 2013. The casino raked in $32.9 million, from April to June, compared to last year’s ﬁgure of $38.8 million. For the ﬁrst half of 2015 gaming revenues are down seven per cent over last year’s record performance,

which saw the City of Richmond take home a cool $21 million for its municipal gaming fund. Late last year the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, the River Rock’s parent company, spent $2.5 million to attract big gamblers, most of who originate from China where baccarat is a popular game. The casino renovated the Salon Prive VIP gaming area to provide 3,500 square feet of high roller gambling. As well, the casino added 15 additional VIP baccarat tables. Furthermore, the casino also replaced six standup tables with sit-down tables to accommodate the “mid-level premium mass market.” The casino saw the lowest amount of money wagered on tables ($282 million) — or at least the lowest amount of chips purchased — in ﬁve quarters. This was attributed to a decrease in high-limit play. Richmond receives 10 per cent of net gaming revenues from the casino, minus certain costs such as BC Lottery Corporation overhead and support, and casino operating expenses. Each year, the city budgets for less money than it received the year prior. For 2015, the city has budgeted to receive $18 million from gaming revenue, meaning an annual loss of about 14 per cent is the cushion. Next year, a new spending formula approved by council this year will allocate about 70 per cent more money to social grants while maintaining the policy of mostly funding infrastructure from the revenue stream. Earlier this year, a $3 million Council Community Initiative Account was created from a $15 million surplus of unallocated funds. The other $12 million will be put in the capital reserve account for infrastructure improvements. Starting in 2016, two per cent of revenues will be used to top up the community initiative fund, annually. Over the next 10 years, casino money will be used to pay off a $50 million loan for the new Minoru recreation complex.

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Local actor takes to stage on Granville Island GRAEMEWOOD Staﬀ Reporter

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production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island has a bit of Richmond ﬂavour to it with the addition of local actor Ryan Lino, who is playing various roles in the Andrew Lloyd Webber play. Lino’s roles include an apostle, a leper and a Roman guard. The play looks at the last few weeks of Jesus Christ’s life, but Fighting Chance Productions takes a modern twist to the classic, including incorporating rock

music. “The story of Jesus has always been very important to me personally, so it was a fantastic experience to see it be approached in this new light,” said Lino. “The play itself focuses a lot on the political impact that Jesus had during his time, so [directors] Ryan Mooney and Anna Kuman decided to further augment this by having the show set in presentday where our society puts so much emphasis on media and celebrity status.” The set is constructed entirely of scaffolding to give an authentic rock-concert feel, said Lino. “It ties very well with such a highenergy and aggressive production, which

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hile some fair-weather West Coasters lament September for its days of early onset autumn, one Richmond artist is choosing to celebrate the month through sustainable and community-engaged art. “It’s a time when we can come together and celebrate Richmond’s rich agricultural heritage,” says Marina Szijarto about September’s full harvest moon. “We can create a harvest moon celebration bringing in different components — a potluck of ideas and a potluck of creations.” Szijarto’s Harvest Full Moon project comprises of a series of workshops and drop-in sessions, culminating in a procession and celebration on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the new City Centre Community Centre at 7 p.m. The procession begins at Lang Park (at Saba Road and Buswell Street) where individuals will carry lanterns and willow-woven stars and moons made in the workshops to the new community centre on Minoru Boulevard. “I didn’t want to impose a vision onto the community,” says Szijarto. “I wanted to work with the community to do something, as a community-engaged artist, that’s my process.

“It’s a way of changing the landscape, even if it’s only for an evening, so that the public re-owns it in a different way. Those who are in the procession or see the procession, it’ll change how they see that environment. Even when it’s gone, you still have that memory. There’s a necessity for a collective visual.” Szijarto was brought on as an artist-inresidence by the City of Richmond to raise awareness for the City Centre Community Centre, which has its grand opening Sept. 19. She chose to focus on the harvest moon as it’s a celebration important to both Western and ancient cultures. Her project also commemorates Richmond’s rich agricultural heritage, while shedding light on environmental sustainability. Those who attend the workshops don’t have to participate in the procession, and vice versa. But, the items created in the workshops will be carried from the Lang Centre to be displayed in the City Centre Community Centre where there’ll be music, performances, and food in honour of the harvest. “People are innately drawn to come together in some sort of celebratory or participatory way,” says Szijarto who’s been involved in art projects across the Lower Mainland. “We need that. Everybody needs that. It’s part of who we are.”

An engaged community is a healthy community A main component of Szijarto’s practice is to engage the public with her work and create art that’s interactive, while also raising awareness about issues important to the place she’s working in. Art plays a crucial role in bringing together a community and connecting the people who live within it, she says. “I just found it really interesting as an artist, to be able to actually have your ideas and your visions and your objects seen by people who wouldn’t normally see them. “On the street, you ﬁnd people say and do amazing things when they interact with

your work. What you get back is way bigger from the community. You see how a creation grows. An idea will be more than I can ever imagine because it’ll include so many more people.” Szijarto is part of an emerging movement of community-engaged artists who strive to involve the cities they work in through their public artworks. The Lower Mainland is at the forefront of ! Marina Szijarto (left, top) held a workshop on sustainability, as part of this movement, as one her Harvest Full Moon project. Photos by Yvonne Robertson/Contributor. of the biggest areas for Cameron Cartiere redesigned a bus shelter in Vancouver. Photo submitted. community-engaged tises social engagement is Cameron Cartiere, art, according to known for her work in sustainability. Szijarto. Artists in Vancouver and across the Cartiere, an associate professor at Emily region produce work that’s recognized across Carr University, co-founded chART Public the country. Art — a partnership between the community Although she still has an appreciation for of Marpole and Emily Carr, focusing on the gallery-based artwork and sees its value, sustainable, cultural, environmental, social, Szijarto moved away from doing gallery work and economic impacts of public art within a because she felt it kept art separate. community. “Art isn’t outside of the culture. Art is part Along with her graduate students, Cartiere of it and is just another form of being able to express what’s going on within the community transformed a bus shelter in Vancouver into a public art display by transposing large photos you’re involved in.” See New vision page 15 One such Vancouver-based artist who prac-

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New vision: Looking at ephemeral side of public art in Richmond

! Cameron Cartiere stands near her Duck Abacus, an art piece that now sits near a playground in Vancouver to educate on sustainability. Photo submitted.

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Moon project is taking that even another step forward. We’ll definitely be doing more of clouds. Once installed, Cartiere’s team as we get better at it and plan to have more received feedback from the public about of these artist-in-residence programs where how the piece improved their commute and the community is engaged.” generally put them in a better mood. Due to the flurry of development in the “Ultimately, public art makes our place city, Richmond is in a unique position when look better, more livable, more vibrant,” says it comes to paying for all this art. Eric Fiss, City of Richmond art planner. “We Funding for public art mostly comes from have a variety of art to help us remember the pockets of private developers, says Fiss. our history, tell our stories. The city becomes Similar to other municipalities, each new the living room of a community.” development has to either have public art Szijarto also made her case for the need built into it, or the developer can put money for the role of art in a community, stressing into a reserve that the city then uses to fund its importance. “If we want a healthy city, we pieces elsewhere. have to have connections with each other. The large Quintet development, a five“Both economically and socially, people tower complex in the city centre, funded have to feel like they’re part the public art pieces in the of a city. That’s what we’re community centre lobby, paying for, people’s wellafter the developers put being. If we’re not creating money in the reserve. I really have seen ways for people to come Funding for the Harvest a change....You see together to share and celFull Moon project also ebrate, what are we doing?” people’s lives turned came from this development. around. People get off A new art form, a new “There’s so much drugs, people find a development happening community centre home. It’s amazing. and because of that, it’s helped to create a healthy With community-engaged – M S economy for public art,” art growing and changing says Cartiere. the artistic landscape of the “There’s also opportunity Lower Mainland, the City of to really do things different, Richmond’s public art plan not only the financing for it, but there’s sort is evolving with it. of a collective will to let it happen, an amazThe new City Centre Community Centre ing environment.” is part of this vision for a more artistically engaged public. It differs from other community centres in Sustainable art, activist art that it has dedicated music rooms, an art studio, and two public art pieces. But beyond community engagement, both “We really see it as a place where people Szijarto and Cartiere see art having a more can come hang out, get to know their neigh- activist and educational role in a society. bours, and build an appreciation for the Their particular focus is raising awareness arts,” says Kirsten Close, the centre’s coorsurrounding environmental and sustainable dinator. “We’re bringing the arts into a comissues. munity centre setting, accessing a different Szijarto held one of her workshops for pocket of the population. Art provides a the Harvest Full Moon project last Saturday unique way to address a community’s needs called Plant Technologies at Garden City and issues, and facilitate discussions.” Park. Community building and environmental About seven participants braved the rain sustainability were key focuses when dewarnings and gathered on the grass to learn signing the new centre, according to Close. about Richmond’s plants and how they can “We’re absolutely going to be doing more be used to make art. community art pieces,” says Fiss, about the She came armed with an overflowing City Centre Public Art program. “That’s an cart of handmade baskets, jewelry, oils, important area. Many artists are working in and books. She used basket-making as an that field to have more participation with the important example of artistic and economic community in their art projects. The Harvest sustainability.

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“The person who receives the basket uses it, but it’s not forever, it’ll break down and that’s part of the understanding,” she says. “It can literally get tossed and not do anything negative to the environment. There’s respect for the environment, respect for craft, craftsmanship and making art. It keeps things local. If we lose how to make things, when we reach peak oil time, we’re going to be in a difficult position.” Richmond is home to a plethora of vegetation and unique materials such as willows, rushes, and reeds. Willow, in particular, can easily be regenerated. After being picked, during the right season, willow can be placed back in the ground and it will re-root itself. “Doing things like live willow sculptures and environmental artwork would be a completely natural fit in Richmond,” says Szijarto. “If we’re going to talk about the idea of public art, it’d be interesting to talk about creating things that are ephemeral. When you look at plant-based artworks and materials, there’s the impermanence of it. We can reflect on the impermanence of reality. “It also regenerates. You have this big sculpture, but after five years it’s gone and you have to get another one, instead of having this giant figure that’s up there for 100

years. It’s an interesting idea of looking at what permanent art is and how public art is seen.” Back in 2013, Cartiere created Duck Abacus using an old bus shelter and 3,000 rubber ducks that had been left over from a river race fundraiser on Vancouver Island. If unused, the ducks would have been thrown away. The artwork currently sits near a playground in Vancouver and serves as an educational tool about sustainability and environmental impact. Now, she’s working with bees in Richmond through the Bath Slough Pollinator Project. Earlier this summer, she transformed the slough into a colourful pasture of wildﬂowers to serve as a vital food source for the bees. She will also be leading a number of bee-themed, community-engaged programs, exhibitions, and events in the city this fall. Public artists in Richmond are required to meet certain

environmental standards, according to Fiss. Materials can’t be used if they are deemed wasteful. However, Fiss added that most artists are right at the forefront of sustainable practices and want to discuss these issues in their work. “By using things like local plants and reusable materials, we’re using art as a way to do educational work and different types of advocacy for the environment,” says Szijarto. She has seen ﬁrst hand the value of socially engaged art when she’s used it to build healthy connections amongst both seniors and street-entrenched youth in Vancouver. “I really have seen a change,” she says. “If you go into communities and you work with street youth, you see people’s lives turned around. People get off drugs, people ﬁnd a home. It’s amazing. It can really change lives.” Szijarto’s next drop-in workshop, Stars and Full Moons, takes place on Saturday, Sept. 5 at Minoru Park during the Richmond World Festival. Participants will learn how to create willow woven stars and moons for the procession. Learn more about the Harvest Moon Project at harvestfullmoonproject.wordpress.com.

! Another Harvest Full Moon project workshop took place earlier in July called Star Making, where participants used natural materials to make stars for the procession on Sept. 26. Photos submitted.

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hether you’re 19 or 91, everybody remembers working their ﬁrst job. From washing plates in the dish pit to folding clothes in the back room, Richmond’s youth will undoubtably be there. If you are like me, you’ll try to land the job all by your

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City: Number of abandoned sites down this year

From page 6 Other unsightly premise complaints arise from homes awaiting demolition. Overgrown grass, garbage on lawns, broken fences and unsightly boarded up windows create a mirage

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or the 23rd year in a row, the annual City of Richmond Street Banner Contest is ofﬁcially open. Artists of all ages and abilities are encouraged to share their vision of the great places, experiences and activities that make Richmond unique. Submissions will be accepted until Sept. 27. Contestants are encouraged to use a broad range of artistic mediums. The visual art forms of collage, painting, illustration, printmaking, digital art and photography will be accepted. Up to 10 winning designs will be selected this fall and produced into 1,000 street banners which will be installed throughout Richmond’s downtown core. For complete contest rules and guidelines, please visit www.richmond.ca/banners.

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NCIX: IMPROVING CARE FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY

hen it comes to caring for a community and ensuring its health, Richmond-based electronics business NCIX Computers & Electronics understands there’s a role for all. “We live in Richmond. We work in Richmond. We want to be part of the community,” says Sam Li, Marketing Manager, NCIX Computers & Electronics. And as this year’s Presenting Sponsor for Richmond Hospital Foundation’s 8th annual Community Cares Month in September, they hope to provide an example for others as well.

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Community Cares Month reaches into our community like no other event in Richmond. “Health care is important to us all. We all will need it at some point. My own grandmother received care at Richmond Hospital and I had the opportunity to see ﬁrsthand there’s a need,” says Li, who grew up in Richmond. NCIX Computers & Electronics is one of Canada’s leading technology retailers, offering a wide array of electronics, computers, laptops, mobile services, TVs, computer hardware, IT services and computer repair. “We embrace passion and knowledge in our company and we are always trying to do more.” With that business perspective, Li says he understands the role for donors to help replace aging medical equipment and infrastructure in a rapidly evolving ﬁeld. “These days, health care

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relies on technology,” Li adds. In addition to being the Presenting Sponsor for Community Cares Month, NCIX Computers & Electronics is holding an in-store promotion at its two Richmond locations at Aberdeen Centre and Lansdowne Centre. From now until September 26, when purchasing any of the designated Community Cares Products in-store, 100 percent of the proceeds of the sales will be donated to Richmond Hospital Foundation to help improve patient care. Headquartered in Richmond, NCIX Computers & Electronics has grown over the years with other locations in Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, and the U.S. With a longstanding presence in the city, Li says NCIX Computers & Electronics is committed to the community and is showing its support for local health care. “We all want health care to be there for us when we need it.”

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MORGAN CREEK SHOPS, USA, BEACH & MORE! #107 - 15150 29A AVE, $264,800 VALUE IN SPADES HERE! UNBEATABLE LIFESTYLE & LOCATION! BEACH, SWIM, WALK, SHOP, it’s all here! You will LOVE every inch of this MINT, move-in ready cutie w/BONUS 2 PKG Stalls & an impressive 200sf COVERED, PRIVATE PATIO. This very private home is NOT AT STREET LEVEL. Just minutes to White Rock BEACH, HWY 99, WALMART, SAVE-ONFOODS, BISTROS, STARBUCKS & HIGHSTREET SHOPS.OK, No Rentals. MLS F1443916. See Virtual tour At www.DianeCardoso.com

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Welcome to Heritage Park. This selfmanaged 18 unit complex is likely one of the best run, best condition complexes you will find. Gorgeous 1600sqft 3 bdrm/3 bath end unit with new sundeck and outdoor space the rivals that of a detached home. Loads of privacy and loads of room. The interior has had many improvements from kitchen to bathrooms to flooring paint. The entire complex was repainted in 2014 and windows throughout were replaced with double glazed Argon for comfort and enjoyment. Prime location near shopping, transit, schools and recreation. You will be happy to make this your home. Call for your private viewing today.

# 216 8511 WESTMINSTER HY Ideally located in the heart of Richmond with ease of access to the Canada Line, Kwantlen University, and endless shopping and dining choices. Walk to everything. Ideally situated within the complex, this roomy one bedroom is away from the noise and looks west onto the greenbelt. There have been some updates and appliances are all quite new. Including your own full size in-suite laundry. Nice big balcony with large storage room as a bonus. Good solid, well run complex that offers a great starter or investment opportunity.

Don’t miss this gorgeous and RARELY AVAILABLE choice corner unit with 3 bedrooms, 2 en-suite bathrooms PLUS a den. At just under 1,400 sqft this open floor plan/great room concept is perfect for downsizers without compromising space. The large dining and living room area, gourmet kitchen and spacious covered balcony are ideal for entertaining and enjoying the beautiful Steveston sunsets. South west exposure with large windows, even one in the kitchen, allows for lots of light, a partial view of the river and even further to Vancouver Island. Bonus - two side by side parking spaces. A move-in ready unit in a strata with great recreation facilities and guest suites for visitors. A short stroll into Steveston and all the Village has to offer. This unit is a GEM and not to be missed.

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Ask A Professional have a wood-burning fireplace and wish to Q: Iswitch to the convenience of gas, what should

I be concerned about asbestos in Q: Should my home? It was built in 1969. is a natural fibrous mineral that was A: Asbestos used extensively in many building materials

such as attic and wall insulation, duct insulation, floor and ceiling tiles, drywall mud and many fire resistant materials. If the house was built prior to 1990 you are likely to have asbestos in some of the building materials. Undisturbed asbestos does not pose a significant health risk. It only becomes a potential health concern if it becomes airborne and is breathed in. When planning renovations, even minor changes, in an older home it is wise to have those areas tested for asbestos and, if found, have it professionally remediated.

I know before I choose a new gas insert?

Great question, firstly, your wood-burning fireplace should be in good working condition A: and have a safe chimney. The easiest way to

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determine if your fireplace and chimney are ready to switch to gas, is to have a certified Chimney Sweep clean all soot and debris from the flue and firebox. During this process they can note if any deficiencies are present. If so, they need to be corrected. Once you are ready, gathering details such as firebox size, chimney height, and location of gas will allow us to narrow down choices available in our showroom. We can work with your finishing wish list and match style choices such as contemporary burners versus traditional designs or heat producing versus decorative appliances. Finally, having a personal consultation in your home will allow you to make final decisions and us to establish an exact quotation.

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Not exactly. First, we need to take into account the configuration of hearing loss. For people with good hearing ability at low frequencies, smaller custom made hearing aids will significantly reduce the good hearing, resulting in the distortion of your voice and uncomfortable “plug up” sensation. Second, we have to take into account dexterity. Small size is not good for those who may have trouble with dexterity. Many seniors find it difficult to insert or take out the small hearing aids. Third, small hearing aids typically provide limited amplification and some advanced function due to the limitation of the space. Some people may get benefits from wearing small hearing aids, but some do not. In order to choose the right type and style of hearing aids, you need to discuss with your hearing care professionals.

Q: How long should full plate dentures last? This is a multifactorial answer. Foremost it depends A: on how well you take care of them. Subsequently Lily Liu, M. A, RHIP

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Please keep in mind that a smaller hearing aid is not always better nor more expensive than a bigger size aid.

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If you’re like most people, you probably know of someone who has been diagnosed or suffered from a serious illness. Because of this life-altering illness, that person and their family also likely suffered from the financial impact of their condition. You may have asked yourself many times, “If I were diagnosed with a serious illness, who would take care of me and my family? Who would pay the bills?”

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Thanks to improvements in healthy living and medical science, there is a good chance you would recover from a serious illness and get on with your life. Critical Illness Insurance is a product that provides you with the funds needed to ease the burden of a life-altering illness, so you can focus on getting better without the disruption to your lifestyle or income.

diet; the types of foods you eat significantly impact on the wear of your teeth. Course foods tend to wear out the chewing surfaces at a much quicker rate. White mint candies that have a sandy feeling coating are highly abrasive and destructive to artificial teeth. Your particular physiology can affect your fitting surfaces. For example, osteoporosis can affect the fitting surfaces by creating a faster rate of change to your underlying bone structures. Numerous other factors may also play into these scenarios. I create dentures to last at least seven to ten years using high quality products; dependent on the above conditions. If you have any other questions you would like answered, please do not hesitate to book a free consultation with my office. Or you can write to us via our website at bcdenturist.ca.

mental habits on social occasions. This will always A: drive us to make choices which cause us to take

We tend to justify our choices based upon our

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medical doctor says “don’t see a chiropractor”. Q: Can I see one and what can be done to help? I have degeneration in my neck and my

Like other professional services (legal, dental, medical) the costs depend on the services, merchandise and final disposition method that the family chooses.

IF you have degeneration or osteoarthritis you can definitely see a chiropractor and benefit tremendously. Various traumas like stomach sleeping, car accidents, sport injuries, childhood falls and stress at work can cause your spine to become misaligned. If these subluxations (misalignments) are not corrected they can lead to degeneration of the spine. Degeneration is not a normal process of aging. It does not have to occur if you get adjusted by your chiropractor regularly and lead a healthy life. Chiropractic care can help keep you and your spine healthy and may help to slow, halt or even reverse degeneration in the spine. It will also help to improve your posture, your neck flexibility and allow you to be able to continue enjoying all your hobbies. Call today for a consultation.

Dr. Bonnie Chuter

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Each service planned is as unique as the family that makes the arrangements. The same can be said for cemetery products. There are many variables and options that the Sandra Melin CFSP family can chose from. Only when all options are Manager presented, can a cost be determined.

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If I use 1% Realty to sell my home, Q: will other Realtors® show it? The Real Estate industry’s average percentage, of A: homes being sold by cooperating agents is 75%-80%.

At our church we have been gathering used stamps from envelopes and bringing them in to dealers like yourself for the last 20 years. Nowadays we receive a lot less stamps than ever before. Also the last time we brought the stamps in to you we were told that the price being paid has dropped. Do you have any other ideas on how we can supplement the money we have been raising for charity?

A: people donate the foreign coins that they have accumulated over the years. All the older European countries Every year in Europe they have a coin drive where

that have gone to the Euro, Asian coins from trips etc. This is a multi-country campaign and they raise millions of dollars each year. When batches of coins like this come in, we separate them all into piles based on collectable coins, silver coins, exchangeable coins and what we call junk box coins. We then work out prices for each pile. This can also work for older bills that banks and currency exchange companies will not take. So far a couple of thrift stores have been doing this with decent results. People often ask what we do with the exchangeable coins. They are surprised when I tell them that we have 2 suppliers that make their living travelling to 50 - 60 countries a year returning older coins and bills.

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This is one of the most common questions we get. There are many practical answers to this question and there are good reasons for tenants needing their own policies.Yes, your landlord may or may not have insurance for his building and contents but the insurance policy is for their property and liability. Insurance is expensive enough and landlords are not able to pay for extra items such as insurance for items owned by and the responsibility of tenants. In any case, it is unwise to presume a landlord’s policy would carry enough or the correct amounts of insurance for a tenant’s property, business interruption or liability exposures. Also, the way the legal system is set up in Canada, the landlord’s insurer will attempt to recover / sue for the damages caused by a tenant; an insurance policy takes care of this worry. Another common thought is ‘A landlord is responsible for a tenant’s property lost or stolen from the premises’ This is simply not true in today’s world, not only is your landlord not responsible for a tenant’s property but it’s actually illegal for him to insure a tenant’s property. Tenant’s insurance ( residential or commercial ) protects you from these listed and other financial woes, contact us for answers to this or any other insurance questions.

This percentage is the SAME for 1% Realty. The internet is changing every industry, the Real Estate industry is resisting change..but change is here. Sites like realtor.ca are enabling consumers to search for homes using detailed criteria at their own convenience, allowing them to select exactly which properties they wish to see and buy. The Realtor’s® role in searching for homes has been greatly reduced. Realtors® have lost control on which properties get shown. Pre-internet, only REALTORS® had access to all the listings and this information was fiercely protected. In fact it was a very serious breach of the Real Estate Board rules to make MLS catalogues available to the public. So if your home is correctly priced for the current market, A SUITABLE BUYER WILL FIND IT AND BUY IT! THE BUYER IS NOT CONCERNED WITH HOW MUCH COMMISSION YOU ARE PAYING!

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are owed to another party?

a Notary can draw up and file a Claim of A: Yes, Lien,or Builder’s Lien as it is traditionally known.

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But a Claim of Lien cannot be filed if it is simply for someone owing someone else money. The Builders Lien Act (Bill 38), S.B.C. 1997, Chapter 45, is quite complex, but for simplicity of definition, a Claim of Lien can be filed against an interest in land, for the price of the work or material of a contractor, subcontractor or worker who, in relation to an improvement on the interest in land, (a) performs or provides work, (b) supplies material, or (c) does any combination of those things referred to in (a) and (b), to the extent that the work or material remains unpaid by the owner of the interest in land on which the improvement is located. There is a time limitation to filing a Claim of Lien.

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dog eats grass quite often. She seems to love it but people tell me she must have Q: My an upset stomach. Is that true?

My son is a college student who just got a summer job that involves working outside, and even though he loves it, I’m a bit concerned as it’s been very hot lately. What do I tell him to do to stay safe in the heat? Should he drink sports drinks like he does when he plays soccer?

Many of us have been enjoying this unusually hot and dry summer and the conditions have been great for relaxing at the poolside or the lake. However, people who spend their working days outside — especially those with physical jobs — have to protect themselves from the effects of heat, harmful UV rays, and dehydration. Although any prolonged exposure to sun and heat can cause adverse effects, doing manual work in high temperatures puts an extra strain on your body by increasing its core temperature. Dehydration is a key factor in heat illness. So whether you’re exerting yourself through exercise or manual work, you need to make sure you consume plenty of fluids. Sports drinks can be a good option if intense exertion is involved as they replace the electrolytes or minerals, our bodies need to function properly and which are lost through perspiration. It’s also important to remember that your son’s employer is responsible for providing him — a young and new worker — with proper training and orientation about all workplace hazards. The dangerous effects of summer heat and sun exposure are just some of the many hazards that new workers need to be made aware of.

The nausea idea is debated, however. Some people suggest that dogs that eat grass are actually looking to fulfill an unmet need for fiber in their diet. If your dog is a frequent grass-eater, try adding a fiber supplement to your dog’s food and see if the behavior stops.

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Manager, Industry and Labour Services

Some dogs, however, seem to just really like the taste of grass, and practically graze like cattle when given the opportunity. Other dogs eat grass because they’re bored. In these cases, if their body weight and stools are normal, and if nothing else seems amiss, grass-eating shouldn’t harm your pup.

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now. We would like to take advantage of any savings we can get. Ron M, Steveston.

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However, in some situations, a bridge may be a better option. This would be when one, or both, of the adjacent teeth also are structurally compromised and would benefit long term from having a crown placed on them anyways. This could be due to heavy wear or the presence of an old large filling, or decay issues.

Bella

If you want to try to stop the behaviour, enrichment like games, toys, walks, exercise and training to occupy their minds can help distract them from grass. Keep your dog on a leash and monitor their behaviour when you’re around grass, and, if it really seems to be a problem, don’t even let your dog into the yard alone.

To learn more about dealing with heat stress, check out our WorkSafeBC publication: Preventing Heat Stress at Work tinyurl.com/HeatStressWS and other resources on preventing exposure to physical hazards in the workplace: http://tinyurl.com/WorkSafeResources

The answer to this question depends a bit on your circumstances and on the condition of the adjacent teeth. The total cost for each is almost identical. Generally an implant with a crown on it to replace a single missing tooth is the ideal solution because the adjacent teeth are left alone. One missing tooth is replaced with one new tooth. A bridge on the other hand means placing a crown on both the adjacent teeth beside the missing one and suspending the false tooth/crown between them to “bridge” the space. A bridge therefore involves three teeth connected together to replace the single missing tooth.

The common belief on this one is that dogs eat grass when they have an upset stomach, and they are trying to make themselves vomit to relieve the pain. It’s considered a normal behavior in dogs and shouldn’t be a cause for concern, if your dog is otherwise healthy and only does it on occasion.

Other factors to consider are the condition of the bone, time to complete treatment, and insurance coverage.

Reach our professionals with your questions.

I pay for a professional Q: Should home inspection before I purchase? A:

Home buyers are often confused by this question, and are steered in different directions depending on who they rely on. Having a good or a bad inspection experience will definitely influence your decision when you are excited about purchasing a home. Just remember….. Buyer beware! If you do not take the time and effort to do your due diligence before you buy, you take responsibility for what you buy.

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A home inspection can cost $350 to $1000’s of dollars, depending on what you need (pool inspection, a furnace or solar system check will be an additional cost, but can save you $$$$ in the future) The answer is really quite simple. If you are comfortable doing your own inspection, then do it. It is totally your choice. If you are not, then ask for recommendations from your sphere and your Realtor, and pick someone that you feel is a good fit for you. Check their credentials, book the appointment and attend the inspection. Many inspectors do not check appliances, so make sure that happens. You will learn where the water/gas shut-offs are, about the electrical panel details, roof condition, is there asbestos? Is there evidence of mice? and so much more. An inspector cannot cut holes in the walls, or see inside sealed areas, but they have tools like moisture meters that allow them to take readings of the levels of moisture in questionable areas. Make sure you understand what they are doing, and why. If you choose your buyer’s agent wisely, the home inspectors your agent recommends are most likely of the same caliber as the agent. No reputable real estate agent will withhold information from a buyer or induce a third-party Seller to withhold information. If you have any questions, ask them prior to removing your ‘subject to inspection’. Anything that changes your contract needs to be in writing and signed by all parties before subject removal.

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he Hugh Boyd Trojans are getting an early jump on the 2015 B.C. High School Football season by heading to where they have never gone before. The team has been on the practice field for nearly two weeks in preparation for a trip to Juneau, Alaska. The Trojans leave Tuesday and will play a pair of mini-games against local schools. They will be making the trek north with the Earl Marriott Mariners. Bill Haddow happens to be good friends with Mike McKay-Dunn and it was a casual conversation between the two head coaches that initiated the idea. It will be Boyd’s first trip out of the country since playing in Texas two years ago. “Mike and I are always talking and it progressed where we decided to do this together,” explained Haddow. “They went a couple of years ago and it was a really positive experience for them. “We are trying to get on a twoyear cycle with these kind of trips. That way, the kids coming into Grades 11 and 12 will always be a part of it.” While the Trojans were in the mecca of U.S. high school football during their tour of Texas, this trip will take them to a part of the

continent where finding different opponents can be a challenge. “There are some teams in the area but it’s my understanding they have an annual travel budget of $100,000 just to put a schedule together,” continued Haddow. “They are anxious to get teams up there so they’re pretty excited we are coming. It’s going to be a big thing. The local TV and radio stations have already lined us up for interviews before the game.” The teams will travel out of Seattle and it’s just a two hour flight to Juneau which is Alaska’s most southern major city –– located on a sliver of land that runs parallel to B.C. “My brother gave me a geography lesson by looking at a map,” laughed Haddow. “For whatever reason, it’s not part of B.C. Almost like Point Roberts.” The players will be billeted and there will be plenty of sightseeing over the five days. “It is a very big part of it,” added Haddow. “We want them to see the world and how other people live. It’s going to be a much different than what they are use to. They are going to live with families and meet people. To me, that’s life.” The Trojans will return home then

■ Bruce Haddow goes over defensive formations during Wednesday’s training session as the Hugh Boyd Trojans prepare for next week’s trip to Juneau. Photo by Mark Booth

prepare for their home opener on Friday, Sept. 11 (7 p.m.) when the defending provincial AAA champion South Delta Sun Devils come to town. Boyd was originally scheduled to take on Chilliwack’s GW

Graham but when that game fell through, Haddow accepted an offer from the Tsawwassen school that has lost a number of key players but will still be an elite team in 2015.

“I did think about it for a bit,” he smiled. “It’s a non-conference game so the score is irrelevant and we have some good players who aspire to go to the university level. So let’s test ourselves.”

Injury to starting QB may force Boyd to adjust playbook They haven’t even played their first game and the Hugh Boyd Trojans are already taking a hard look at their offensive playbook. The Trojans are expected to be one of the top teams at the AA level of B.C. High School Football this season thanks to a solid nucleus of returning players. However, one of those veterans has been removed from the depth chart. The team received word last week starting quarterback Tyler Moxin is out for the season with a knee injury. An MRI revealed the Grade 12 pivot has a torn anterior cruciate and will soon have surgery. It’s a significant blow to a program that doesn’t exactly

be among the best in B.C. in either tier. Running behind the unit will be 2014 provincial all-star Gabe Saklofski. “We had moved into more of a zone read (offence) which a lot of teams have been doing,” continued Haddow. “But right now, we’re giving serious consideration to going with some old school football with more of a power ‘I’ formation. With a line and a back like that, you don’t have to be too fancy. “We got a first hand look at it last year (in the quarter-final playoff loss) against Ballenas. We’ll continue to work on the other stuff but it’s not that difficult (to change the offence) if we have to go there.”

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have quarterback prospects pounding on its door. “Tyler goes to a lot of camps, is always working out and it was just one of those things,” said Boyd head coach Bill Haddow. “With him, our expectations were pretty high but he’s a big loss. It’s just not that easy to find another quarterback.” The team is currently grooming potential replacements, including a transfer from North Delta. The plan is to continue with the offensive system that was part of last year’s success and was further tinkered with during spring camp. However, Haddow does have a Plan ‘B.’ The Trojans’ strength is a dominate interior line that should

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van Dunfee is hardly resting on his laurels as the Pan Am Games gold medalist gets back to work at the IAAF World Track and Field Championships in Beijing. Fresh off winning gold in Toronto, the 24-year-old race walker from Richmond will be seeing double duty for Canada. Dunfee will not only be competing in Sunday’s 20 km event, he will be back on the streets Aug. 29 for the 50 km race as well. It marks the first time he is tackling both

distances on a major international stage and reflects the progress in his promising career. Thanks to his gold medal performance at the Pan Am Games and top 20 world ranking, Dunfee is a virtual lock for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio. Only an injury would keep him from competing in the 20 km event. Now he is ready to begin work on the 50 km as well — a distance most athletes typically don’t peak at until their 30s. “The timing of the races makes it possible but only very select few will actually do both,” said Dunfee who enjoyed some time at home before heading overseas. “Typically

you will only see the top 10 (in the world) do it on a regular basis. “It’s crucial that I start getting experience. There are no real expectations. Realistically I’m shooting for the 2020 Olympics. That’s the plan.” Dunfee didn’t compete in the 50 km event in Toronto but did his best to try and simulate what his preparation would be like for Beijing. He does admit he was sidetracked by winning gold and the notoriety that came with the achievement. “The intention was to simulate my recovery but it didn’t go exactly as planned. Between TV appearances and watching other events,

■ A busy summer continues for Evan Dunfee.

there were a lot of distractions but I wouldn’t trade that experience again for anything.”

Richmond Christian standouts crowned national beach volleyball champs Elijah Kim and Martin Prinsloo capped off a very successful beach volleyball season by capturing the U14 title at the Canadian

Beach Nationals in Parksville over the weekend. The Richmond Christian students had ear-

■ Elijah Kim and Martin Prinsloo were on top of the podium in the U14 division at last weekend’s Canadian Beach Volleyball Championships in Parksville.

lier won the B.C. High School Beach Open back in June and were looking to continue their winning ways on Vancouver Island. Braving through high wind gusts and rain in the first two days before sun finally broke at the three-day tournament, the boys went 8-0, thrilling the crowd with tenacious defending and precision attack. The battle for gold was a rematch against their familiar foe from the BC High School Beach Open finals who came out firing, determined to capture a win over the team from Beach Attack Club (an affiliate of Air Attack Volleyball Club) for the first time in

five tries. It was an exciting match with the momentum shifting back and forth, but ultimately the boys secured a 2-1 win with a close score of 15-13 in the third set. Kim and Prinsloo are quick to credit much of their success to coaches Daniel Wong and Travis McClellan, as well as all of the other U14, U15 and U16 boys Beach Attack teammates for constantly pushing each other to raise their game. Aside from the Kim/Prinsloo U14 team, a number of other Beach Attack teams earned respectable finishes at the Nationals. Well done boys!

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2014 CHRYLSER 300S

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