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Frances Clark 1935-2015 was a reporter with the Richmond News in 2007 when the editor at the time asked me to head next door to an “opening.” As is often the case in newsrooms, I was given little by way of briefing beforehand. I can’t remember if the editor said it was a disability centre, but I do recall her saying I might get a free hotdog. The occasion was the Richmond Centre for Disability’s recent move into its new location on No. 3 Road at Lansdowne. (The official opening happened about a year later.) I went over, and although I wasn’t entirely sure what was happening, within a minute I was entirely sure who was in charge. Frances Clark quickly wheeled up and started showing me around. She was particularly proud of the new computers (now dinosaurs). She told me about the centre’s name change and new logo — a person in a speeding wheelchair; a statement that these folks are on the go. She also explained that the move was made to centralize the office, and be a hub where people could join workshops, volunteer or just drop in to chat. As the interview proceeded, Clark was friendly enough, but I had the distinct impression she didn’t really care what I thought of her — which only made me like her more. When asked about her personal story, Clark was quick to tell about being born with “brittle bones,” not being allowed to go to public school, having few friends and living in an age when little was expected of a child born with a disability. But despite what most of us would consider a heart-breaking childhood, there wasn’t a hint of self-pity. In fact, she referred to it as “a challenge.” If ever there was an example of “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” surely Clark was it. Indeed, it was a sad day last Thursday when Clark, age 80, passed away. Richmond lost a four-foot-something giant in the world of social advocacy. But now that she’s gone, we might ask ourselves “what would Frances do?” I’m certain the first thing she would do (since she did it every time she was recognized) is point to all those around her who have also fought for equal access. Clark was no doubt a leader who galvanized a community, but she was keenly aware that she didn’t do it alone. The next thing she would do is buckle down and take personal responsibility for the world in which she lived. And that’s where we all come in. I’m confident that if Frances Clark could choose her legacy, inspiring others to take ownership of issues of injustice would be it. Who’s in?
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Dear Editor, I have always found it utterly amazing that people can allow themselves to be hoodwinked into voting against their own best interests by slick, duplicitous politicians, and this is particularly relevant when it comes to those parents of schoolaged children who naively voted for the Liberals in the last election. This government’s massive cutbacks in public educational funding while increasing support for private schools, which among other things could lead to cuts in special needs programs in Richmond, is indicative of a cynical, self-serving philosophy of governance that shows little if any concern for the welfare and futures of our most valuable, but vulnerable resource: our children. History provides clear evidence that when a society denies one or two generations of school children the best possible kinds of education and resources, those
children not only suffer the consequences of that deprivation later in life, but society as a whole is destined to pay a heavy price over several subsequent decades for having an under-educated citizenry. Christy Clark, whose son happens to attend a private school, continues to reveal herself to be nothing more than a typical politician – one whose radar screen is only calibrated to account for the short-range goal of being re-elected rather than a wider-ranging projection of what might be best over the long-term for the citizens of this province, and its public-school students in particular. When it comes to politicians claiming they care about the futures of our children, all I can say to those parents who voted for this government: “Fool me once, shame on me. Fool me twice, give me a clown suit”. Ray Arnold Richond
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Bylaws need to be fair to us all Dear Editor, Re: “Megahome bylaw needs work: Residents,” News, April 23. Residents of Westwind subdivision should be commended for their analysis of the building bylaw and over-inflated houses. This was a significant project that has the potential to have positive impact on all of Richmond’s singlefamily neighbourhoods, something that we’ve needed for a long time. There should be an immediate moratorium on new permits so that the bylaw can be repaired. Mayor Brodie is quoted as saying that a moratorium
would impede homeowner rights, but he forgets that his first duty is to protect the rights of current homeowners/ taxpayers, not someone who wants to build a new home according to a flawed bylaw. Changes to the bylaw should include an honest, simple method of calculating total building height. In Richmond, you measure from the eaves to the top roof point and divide by two, then add this to the measurement from the eaves to ground level. Another major change should be the alignment of Richmond’s allowable
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room height to conform to that used by Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey which all limit room height to 12 feet while Richmond’s nominal limit is 16 feet. These high-ceiling rooms should always be counted as double floor space, but apparently this isn’t being done. This rule should be followed scrupulously — with every application. If Richmond wants to be respected as a well-run municipality, it needs to ensure that its bylaws are transparent, fair, and equitably managed. Marion Smith Richmond
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Lights are on, but there’s no-one at home Dear Editor, It was the first one to go on the block and we all watched a part of us go with it. It hadn’t been taken care of much in the later years and was starting to show its age, but it had good bones, we said. We watched as the new mansion took root on the lot. No more backyard with children playing. Instead, a slab of cement. The front yard is a slab of cement as well, for the three- to four-car garage. This mansion sold in the millions of dollars. It dwarfed our house. Then we watched the beautiful furniture being moved in, and we were looking forward to a new family being next door. We saw the shoes outside their door, but we never saw any people or children.
We went over to welcome our new neighbours, but no one ever answered the door. Then we saw all the new furniture being moved out — apparently it was just to stage the house for sale. The mansion went up for sale again and renovations were done, even though no one had lived in it, and, again, it sold — and again, and again. Every year since it was built, it has gone up for sale and yet no one has ever moved in. It just kept selling every year for millions of dollars. The landscaping was beautiful when the house was finished, but it’s never been touched since. Three years of overgrown lawns, weeds, dead hedges, garbage all over the lot, sprinkler systems going on for days to feed these
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Finding common ground Dear Editor, For a number of months the Richmond News has been publishing articles regarding new home construction in the Westwind neighbourhood. Specifically, there has been a focus on the concerns of long-time Westwind residents opposing large, three-storey homes. My wife and I have family members, as well as a number of close friends, living in Westwind. They represent both the new building and original home residents, so we have a unique understanding of the neighbourhood. The long-time residents appear to not only have concerns with large, three-storey houses, but really any house that does not “fit in” with the style of the homes built back in the 70s and 80s. Many of these long-time residents raised their families in this neighbourhood, creating memories. Their concern is absolutely understandable and, in some ways, admirable. However, I challenge whether the long-time residents are missing the most important element about the new residents of Westwind.
There is so much focus on the shell of the home, instead of who is residing inside these new homes: families. The motivation of these young families is the same motivation that created this community. They want to raise their kids in a nice, safe neighbourhood with a good school. These are not overseas investors creating “ghost neighbourhoods.” But it is sad to hear that many of these new families are feeling ostracized by some of the current residents. To both the original and new residents of Westwind, don’t forget why this is such a desirable neighbourhood; you have much more in common in the areas that truly matter than the cosmetic aspects that do not. Try to get to know one another before making snap judgements based on personal home style. If you keep going down this road of divisiveness, you will all lose what makes your neighbourhood, and your community, so great. Ted Rames Richmond
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Dear Editor, 1995: Richmond residents could board a bus in Steveston, stay on that bus for a comfortable 50 to 55-minute ride, then disembark — on the sidewalk — in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. 2015: 20 years and $2 billion later, riders from Steveston get dumped on the sidewalk across from
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She seemed to care not a jot what people thought of her, but she certainly ruffled the right feathers when it came to championing the disability cause in Richmond during her 80 years of life. Frances Clark — one of the founders of the Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD) which, ironically, kicked off its 30th birthday celebrations last week — passed away in her sleep at her Railway Avenue home last Thursday night. Clark had broken her leg recently and had been housebound for some time. She had been battling ill health for a while was surrounded by close friends when her time came. Clark was honoured nationally at the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards in March 2014 for a lifetime of volunteering. She spent more than six decades volunteering in Richmond and was instrumental in establishing
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Sittin’ through an 8.0 quake Richmond residents will be among the first in Canada to experience the virtual reality of an 8.0-magnitude earthquake when Quake Cottage rolls into town. To mark Emergency Preparedness Week, the mobile simulator trailer will be spending Friday, May 8 at Minoru Park.
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Distracted driving numbers crash in Richmond ALANCAMPBELL Staff Reporter
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Peer pressure, social acceptability or continued enforcement. Whatever or whomever you want to credit; the number of drivers caught using their cellphones behind the wheel appears to have dropped significantly in Richmond. During March, Richmond RCMP ran a Distracted Driving Month campaign and issued $167 tickets to 87 motorists for the use of an electronic device while driving. The number of people caught is down markedly from the same month in 2014, when 193 drivers were ticketed.
Richmond RCMP’s media liason officer, acting Cpl. Dennis Hwang, put the significant decrease down to a number of factors at play. “Public awareness of the campaign appeared to play a large and positive role this year,” said Hwang. “Continuous enforcement by our officers for distracted driving throughout the year can also be credited for the reduction in numbers.” Throughout last month, Mounties positioned themselves at different locations across the city as part of the campaign. Most of the operations were “static,” added Hwang, with a spotter in place to catch the drivers in the act. ! Richmond drivers, such as the ones
pictured last month, are still using their cellphones behind the wheel. However, RCMP carried out a Distracted Driving campaign in March and the numbers fell dramtically compared to the same month the year before. Photos by Richmond RCMP Twitter
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Miss World Canada sues pageant Tamara Jemuovic is suing the Miss World Canada Pageant — which was held at Richmond’s River Rock Casino — and its president, Ike Lalji, claiming she never received money and prizes she earned as first runnerup and people’s-choice winner in the 2013 pageant. Lalji is countersuing, and each is asking for $25,000 from the other amdist the case being heard at Richmond Provincial Court. She also wants her crown; he wants his sash back.
Sex scam targets Chinese students
Chinese students in Richmond and Vancouver are being targeted in an international “sex-for-credit” scam run on the Chinese social networking app WeChat. WeChat is a texting service that Chinese international students in Vancouver use not only to chat, but also to locate other users in public areas and trade food, cosmetics and toys. Ming Pao News has reported male students
are also being tricked into believing “hot-body” Chinese university students they meet on WeChat want to trade sex. The WeChat scam reported by one student in Richmond and two students in Downtown Vancouver appears to be identical in its method to a WeChat scam being reported in cities with large Chinese populations, including Singapore. In one case, a student was told two hours of sex would cost $300 and was directed to wait for his “date” in front of a Richmond convenience store. When he arrived and texted to his expected date, she told him to buy an iTunes online shopping card inside the convenience store. He then got a call from a man who claimed to be the woman’s boss and said he was a gangster, who would cut off the student’s arm if he didn’t transfer more iTunes points.
Antiques fair
Fans of British TV’s The Antiques Roadshow will
love the return of an event at Richmond Museum next week. The Antique Identification program — which takes a leaf out of the Antiques Roadshow’s book, whereby people bring in heirlooms from the attic in the hope of uncovering some family treasure — takes place May 9 at the Richmond Cultural Centre. For a rare opportunity to speak with experts about your treasures, join experts at the program from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www. richmondmuseum.ca or call 604-247-8331.
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Are you hosting a public event in Richmond this summer? The City of Richmond is welcoming submissions from event organizers to be a part of the Richmond Days of Summer promotion. To qualify for inclusion, events must be open to the general public. For more information, visit www. richmonddaysofsummer.ca.
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he City of Richmond spent $4,000 in extra consultation fees to come up with the name Richmond World Festival for its new Labour Day long weekend event. The name was endorsed by Richmond City Council Monday after council rejected the name Lulubaloo. Pearl in the Park and Hot Pot World Festival were two other names proposed from a third-party consultation that included stakeholders such as S.U.C.C.E.S.S, the Intercultural Advisory Committee, the Richmond School District and the Richmond Chamber of Commerce. The city will spend $170,000 on the Saturday party with sponsors expected to pick up another $75,000 in costs. The city stated the consultation fees are to come out of the marketing portion of the event’s budget.
! Housing a provincial issue
The past eight years of development have garnered the City of Richmond 477 subsidized affordable rental units under the city’s affordable housing strategy, but the city is expected to need about 2,500 units by 2041, according to Metro Vancouver data cited in a report to council Monday that recommends the city procure provincial funding for low-income and emergency housing.
Furthermore, the city has found an increasing number of women and children have gone without emergency housing and social services in the city over the last 15 years. Councillors Ken Johnston, Derek Dang and Linda McPhail argued that while the city needs more housing options, it is the province’s responsibility and the city can only be a facilitator. The report found the social and financial benefits of supportive housing outweighed that of people being jailed or hospitalized. The report, in response to a council referral to examine low-income and emergency housing options for the city, stopped short of allocating a specific sum to any project. It did indicate a property could be purchased via the affordable housing reserve. The reserve “may be utilized to contribute to provide a capital contribution towards a multi-stakeholder project,” states the report from affordable housing coordinator Dena Kae Beno, who stated in place of higher government funding losses, faith groups and community organizations have attempted to fill the gaps. The city is presently assessing whether to double certain contributions from developments, to the affordable housing reserve.
! Bridge divides council
Three city councillors — Carol Day, Harold Steves and Chak Au — voted
against the notion that the City of Richmond ought to state any project criteria for the planned bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel. “We have to make the province understand that removing the George Massey Tunnel is not an option,” said Day. Among the objectives is an “iconic bridge.” Others disagreed, stating the city should at least have its say, given that the provincial government has unilaterally decided to build the bridge. “I would agree with their interpretation that they’re against it,” however, “we want to analyze the project with the pre-approved criteria,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie, who opposes removing the tunnel and is concerned about Oak Street Bridge congestion.
! Coach houses onto next stage
Coach house amendments go to public hearing Minor revisions to the city’s coach house policy have been tentatively approved. The revisions, such as mandatory tandem parking on smaller lots and setbacks to prevent less-shaded neighbouring properties, will go to a public hearing next month. Coun. Carol Day said she voted for the revisions in order to open up public dialogue at a hearing; she disagrees with neighbourhoods overdensifying in such a manner.
Come be part of our Cheer family! Wayland Sports Ltd. Adrenaline All-Star Cheerleading Team Expands to Richmond! Team Placement Nights At Wayland Sports 12080 Horseshoe Way, Richmond BC Saturday, May 2nd 4:00-6:00 pm Ages 5-18 No experience necessary Tuesday, May 12th and Thursday, May 14th 8:00 -10:00 pm Ages 17+ Level 6 Worlds Team try-outs Previous experience required
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Time waits for no woman — not even a minister GRAEMEWOOD Staff Reporter
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hen Sandra Nixon wakes up, she helps her kids get ready for school. During the day, as an ordained minister at her Vancouver church, she helps others find solutions to life’s problems. By the evening, Nixon is probably helping your kid, either by researching education policy or talking to stakeholders in the Richmond School District. One of four of Richmond’s new school trustees, Nixon was asked by the Richmond News what she needs help with. “Probably time management,” she chuckles, drinking a decaffeinated Starbucks coffee, since it had already been a busy Monday morning and there was no need for a jolt. Presently, Nixon is not unlike others in Richmond, as she tries to find time to manage
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her garden and flowerpot. Another ambition is finding time in her hectic schedule for yoga. “You can’t be there for others unless you’re taking care of yourself,” she explains. Fridays are usually “Family Fridays,” she said, but, “I’m having a tough time finding a movie my 15 year-old son and 11 year-old daughter will both enjoy.” In November, the former minister of Richmond United Church (previously known as the Richmond-Sea Island United Church) and present Girl Guide leader, rose from relative anonymity to snag a seat on the Richmond School Board. While her counterparts spent upwards of $35,000, Nixon, an independent, spent $344. She reminds everyone that’s $344 more than fellow independent trustee Ken Hamaguchi. “Apparently, I knew a lot more people than I thought and/or the papers...did a lot more. For the first time, I found there was a lot more information available, even though we only had one all-candidates meeting,” she said. She called the last five months a “steep learning curve,” but noted her work as a minister has helped her navigate some of the overarching issues facing the district. “I see a lot of parallels between the church and education system. The church is experiencing a decline in funds,” said Nixon. Nixon made about as big of a splash a trustee could make in a school board election that garnered few local headlines. Addressing a policy gap whereby Richmond stands as one of two Lower Mainland districts
! Sandra Nixon
juggles her dayjob as an ordained minister with the sharp learning curve of being a school trustee for the first time. Photo by Graeme Wood/Richmond News
to not have an explicit LGBTQ policy, Nixon made it a talking point. “At the United church, we worked really hard at being an open and inclusive church. … It’s not just about protecting LGBTQ students, it’s about creating a supportive environment, where kids can excel and be celebrated,” said Nixon. The old board saw it fit to only follow the BC Human Rights Code. That may change as the district overhauls its policies (another policy the board will address, is a clearer set of guidelines for corporate donations). Nixon said she has taken time to understand the system before moving on any of her ideas. At the same time she speaks admirably
about her fellow trustees, describing the relationship as “collegial.” “Many other boards I see are much more partisan and divisive,” she said. As in any new job, Nixon notes it has been important for her to spend time “getting to know the dynamics” and “building relationships and trust.” Still, time is ticking quickly, she says, on local school boards and their ability to manage their respective districts. Nixon is worried about the provincial government’s “paradigm” shift to centralization of the education system. “It has hit home to me that we are on a trajectory that, as a community, we should be really worried about,” she said.
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INDEPENDENT Schools ! Parents are encouraged to take a page out of their childrens’ book and do their homework before deciding on which independent school meets all of your requirements. Photo submitted
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! Carefully consider your needs
While finding the right house is all about location, location, location, when it comes to private schools, the motto is fit, fit, fit. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. What makes a school perfect for your neighbour’s child doesn’t necessarily make it the right choice for yours. Your family’s circumstances, the individual strengths and needs of your child, your education philosophy and vision will all contribute to your choice of schools. Private and independent schools are numerous and diverse. There are schools with excellent academic and athletic programs. Some schools follow a distinct education philosophy, such as Montessori, or serve a particular religious community. There are arts-based schools, all-boys schools, boarding schools…and the list goes on. So before you start flipping through attractive brochures or browsing websites, take the time to consider, as a family, what it is you are looking for in a school and why. Top considerations: Your child’s personality, learning style and academic ability. Special learning strengths and/or needs your child may have. Your family’s values, goals and priorities. Your budget for education spending. How far you are willing to let your child travel each day and commuting distance to and from school. What type of academic setting you are looking for; a back-to-basics curriculum or a more alternative approach and how strong you’d like the academic focus to be. Your absolute must-haves, such as small class sizes or specific athletic facilities. Coed or same sex, boarding and/or day
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This can’t be said enough: Do your homework. Having a good base of information and knowledge about the private school landscape will help you make a choice that is right for you and your child. Remember to involve your child in the school search process as much as you can. Quick tips Start your search early. A year in advance is not too soon. Do first-hand research. Don’t rely on the experiences of others. Make good use of the this website; most schools have have profiles where the information you are looking for is quickly accessible. Contact a number of schools directly and ask them to mail out an information package. Attend open houses and private school fairs—they’re usually scheduled several times a year. Our Kids hosts school expos across Canada in the fall. Now that you’ve gathered some information, it’s time to make good use of it to help you find the best fit for your child. Your child will thrive in a small class setting where the mind, body, and spirit are nurtured
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1) Home inspectors cannot legally fix, replace or repair items.To do so is in direct violation of our code of ethics & would be viewed as a conflict of interest. 2) Home inspectors take on considerable legal risk (especially if we are wrong), as actual repair costs may be much different than any estimate(s) we give. 3) Added to the potential legal & ethical implications, inspectors may not be providing accurate information, resulting in confusion for our clients.
At the same time, many inspectors will verbally provide rough ballpark costs for items they have experience with, however, it is unlikely you’ll get anything in writing. To make the process easier, I would suggest calling a contractor to accompany you (the buyer) during the report summary. Alternatively, you can contact the appropriate contractor after you receive the written report.
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n Saturday, Richmond Tourism and Canada Post are hosting a celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Steveston post office. It just so happens that even a brief history of the Steveston post office will have any person gasping for air, given how many times it changed venues (12 in total) and nearly closed. One thing is constant, however; the post office always required a second business to latch on to. William Herbert Steves, the great uncle of Coun. Harold Steves, established the post office on May 1, 1890, in a building on the south end of Second Avenue, after the Lulu Island post office had moved to the government pier at the end of No. 2 Road. However, the first day of operations was the following day on May 2 due to a postal strike. The post office initially doubled as Steves’ seed store as it received mail by steam ship from New Westminster. Another method of mail delivery was the horse and carriage stage coach. In 1891 the coach transported people twice a day to and from Vancouver, with Chinese and First Nations people relegated to the back seats. In 1902, as Steveston’s population hovered around 500, the Canadian Pacific Railway took over mail delivery to Vancouver with the new Steveston tram. The post office moved several times over the decades. At one point postal services were offered in the Walker Emporium building, which now has the title Marine Garage, at the northeast corner of Second and Moncton Street. The post office was also held in the Hepworth building (or the Steveston Drugs building) which now holds retail shops (Nikaido, Splash Toys and Pieces).
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! The present-day Steveston post office is inside the Steveston Museum, which was built in 1905 for the Northern Crown Bank. Photo from Richmond Archives
In 1918, because of a massive fire in the village, the Sockeye Hotel (now the Steveston Hotel) temporarily hosted postal services. Arthur Parker was as one of the longest serving postmasters in Richmond, issuing mail from 1908 to 1940 as he doubled up as lighthouse keeper at Garry Point Park. Alice Windsor was the second — and longest standing — female postmaster from 1961 to 1972, when the post office operated out of the building that now houses Dave’s Fish and Chips on Moncton. The post office moved around even
more, thereafter, operating out of a dry cleaner, florist and appliance shop (now Budget Appliances). Eventually, in 1979, the post office found its existing home in the Steveston Museum, which was once a bank, beginning in 1905. The existing building began as the Northern Crown Bank until it became a branch of the Royal Bank of Canada in 1923. The branch moved to its existing building across the street. Presently the Steveston Historical Society operates the museum and post office. Festivities for the celebration run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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he early morning drizzle drips past the high voltage transmission wires overhead, eliciting a noticeable buzzing hum along the narrow greenbelt leading towards Bath Slough. It’s an easily overlooked 1,000-foot-long by 71-foot-wide BC Hydro right-of-way strip dividing commercial and residential properties in the No 5. and Bridgeport roads area that by summer time will have a natural buzz of its own — the industrious vibration of bees’ wings. Right now, the mulch trail, grass and sections of recently turned soil isn’t much to look at. But a flurry of seeding activity in recent weeks will soon blossom, transforming it into a colourful pasture of wildflowers that will serve as a vital source of food for the wild pollinators who find it. It’s a vision Cameron Cartiere and a host of volunteers are helping bring to life as the Bath Slough Pollinator Project. Cartiere, an associate professor, writer and researcher at Emily Carr University of Art and Design who specializes in public art, urban renewal, and sculpture parks was drafted into the project after the City of Richmond sought to help remediate the little-used hydro property that had, over the
years, become crowded out by a small forest of pine trees. When a row of them was removed a short while ago, it brought about an interesting opportunity, said Cartiere. Originally, the city was talking about having a small pollinator at the east end of the area. But when Richmond officials became aware of Cartiere’s work on some Vancouverbased projects that used public art as the driver to create pollinator pastures in neglected green belts,
the move was on to remediate the entire, 2.6 acre, narrow parcel of land, making it bee-friendly. “(The larger area) would have much more significance and impact, plus it would be a beautification project which would also be educational,” Cartiere said, adding wild pollinators have significant challenges to their existence, with sustainable food sources a major concern. The greenway will be seeded in two phases. What has already been put down is a cover crop consisting of sweet alyssum, crimson clover and phacelia. Combined, they will present long strips of white, red and purple flowers that are good for bees, but will also help stabilize the soil, and fight off weeds. Once they finish flowering, the plants will be turned into the soil and the next group of seeds — native wildflowers — will be planted. And at either end of the pasture will be a “bee hotel,” a small, sheltered structure that will entice wild pollinators to set up home.
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With a community such as Richmond that still has a large portion of active farmland, one may think it would serve as an ideal haven for wild pollinators. But talk to Brian Campbell, a local bee keeper and seed
Variety of food sources for bees is key, said Paul van Westendorp, the provincial government’s apiculture specialist. “The problem we have in many agricultural areas is monocultural practices,” van Westendorp said, adding part of that is a low tolerance for unmanaged vegetation. “We like to get rid of weeds,” he said. “We like to control everything.” The result of that, from a strict ecological perspective, is a decline of biodiversity. “That’s why it’s so very positive to have something like this (pollinator project) to be happening in Richmond,” he said, adding similar efforts are underway in neighbouring South Delta and on Vancouver Island. “With them, not only do you create an environment supporting greater bee populations, but by virtue of that you also enhance overall biodiversity,” said van Westendorp. “Many of the plants growing and producing these flowers can set seed properly and feed birds like chickadees who, in turn, eat insects that damage plants like our beloved roses, or whatever. “The whole process of developing an enhanced biodiversity results when you have an optimum environment for pollinators.” Van Westendorp also likened a healthy wild pollinator population to a spark plug for the environment. “The bees are a key component to what a healthy environment is, no question. And having a pasture like what’s being planned in Richmond is a truly qualitative, enhancement of the environment,” he said. “Why have some dull, piece of land that is no real use to anybody. Why not change it into a valuable food source that encourages greater biodiversity.”
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expert at West Coast Seeds who is assisting with the Bath Slough project, and he’ll tell you
otherwise. “We have farmland, but actually the city is much better for bees,” Campbell said. “Blueberries and cranberries, require a lot of fungicides and insecticides which are not bee-friendly at all. “The residential areas are much friendlier for bees because you’ll find greater diversity of food sources there than in, say, a blueberry patch.”
In an age when public project funds are scarce and political will withers, developing multi-faceted initiatives is growing in popularity. In terms of the Bath Slough Pollinator Project, it ticks a number of boxes. “It’s a great way of combining public art, ecology and public engagement directly in the community,” said Lesley Douglas, the City of Richmond’s manager of environmental sustainability. Part of the creative art will come in the manner in which the second phase of seed planting will be done. Emily Carr’s Cartiere said that when seen from overhead, the bands of colourful flowers will be shaped to represent the wings of the western bumble bee, one of the pollinator species considered endangered in B.C. — See Cartiere, page 17
! Students from Emily Carr and community volunteers (above) helped prepare the soil at Bath Slough for flower seeds to be sewn. Photo by Gord Goble/Special to the News
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Cartiere: Creating canvas with seeds —From page 16
! Seeding of the Bath Slough Pollinator project will be done over two phases during the spring and summer months in hopes of attrracting a variety of pollinators. Photo by Gord Goble/Special to the News
And since the pasture lies directly under the east-west flightpath at YVR, it is hoped to be a welcoming sight for air travellers. “When it came to designing the seeding of the pasture, it was like creating a canvas with the seeds being the paint,” Cartiere said. To help foster public interest and help create smaller, home-based versions of the pasture, seeds from the flowers will be harvested and redistributed through the Richmond Seed Bank with students at Emily Carr tasked with designing the seed packets. “That’s another way to bring art into the process,” Cartiere said. By mid-September, it’s expected there will be a production of handmade paper from recycled sources at Richmond City Hall and Emilly
Carr which will be infused with flower seeds and then laser cut into the shape of bumble bees. The paper production will be done as part of a workshop with children, and their efforts will be displayed at the Richmond Art Gallery. “At the end of the exhibition in January, we will invite the commu-
nity to come in and let half of the (paper bumble bee) colony ‘swarm.’ People will be able to come into the gallery, take a sheet of paper and plant it...,” Cartiere said. The remaining paper bees bearing seed will then be sent to Kelowna where an exhibition will be held next summer.
Expert explains plight of the bumble bee Bee colony collapses. A massive downturn in pollinator communities. The grinding to a halt of our ecosystem. It’s the stuff of disaster movies and the battle cry of environmental crusaders. But what is the truth about the plight of pollinators? Are their numbers plummeting? And are we all doomed, as a result? According to Elizabeth Elle, professor of community and evolutionary ecology at SFU, the situation is not as dire as some media reports would have you believe. “We do rely on (bees) for a fair amount of our agricultural food production — one out of three bites you eat is thanks to a bee. However, the idea that honey bee populations are declining in great numbers is
incorrect, Elle said. of the same challenges that “They have remained quite are also faced by honeystable, and in many parts of bees,” Elle said. “There’s North America have actually an implication of disease. increased,” she said. It’s hard to prove, there’s That said, the honeybee is no smoking gun here. only one of 450 species of But they’ve also suffered bees in B.C. and 200 or so in habitat loss, and that comjust the southern part of the bination seems to be why province. the western bumble bee is And some of those other declining.” species are in danger. Most That’s why projects to noteable is the western create bee-friendly habitats bumble bee, which used to be such as the one near Bath quite common in Richmond, Slough in east Richmond ! Elizabeth Elle but now is rare. can be beneficial. “The western bumble bee is facing some “It can have a profound effect on pol-
linators,” Elle said. “Like any animal, a bee needs something to eat and a place to live. And that means flowers for food and a nesting place in the ground. The main thing we can do as individuals and communities to support declining pollinator populations is plant gardens. “And if we provide bees with those resources, they are going to be able to survive even in urban areas — that’s the kicker here. Because unlike the situation with polar bears and their disappearing habitat, we can do something right in our neighbourhoods to support these really important insects.” — Philip Raphael/Richmond News
! An overhead shot shows the bumble bee wing design that will be filled in with colourful fowers running the length of the BC Hydro right-of-way adjacent to Bath Slough.
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! Richmond Golf and Country club pro Mark
Strong decided to change Graeme Wood’s grip to present a more closed clubface to the ball. Photo by Mark Strong/Special to the News
reverted back to my old ways about four or five shots later. “The golf gods will do that to you,” explained Strong. I’ve had enough to worry about with the hockey gods. There are golf gods!? Another reason why I wasn’t getting a proper trajectory was because my club’s face was too open (leaning up). So, we changed my grip. I brought my right thumb under my left hand and twisted the grip to the left (I hope right-handed golfers don’t get this). Strong said this made my grip “stronger,” meaning I closed my club’s face, relative to my swing. “In your case, we packaged your tilting and grip strengthening into one motion, and it made a big difference in your ball flight,” said Strong. Afterwards, I hit some more balls, and I really was hitting them better. Strong says I don’t have to worry about power since I seemed to be getting enough out of my existing swing. He said there’s still a lot of work to do (obviously) but this lesson was about assessing some fundamentals. I found that my right thumb was fairly sore after adjusting my grip so it’s something I’ll have to get used to. Strong also addressed the positioning of the tee. “There is no optimal tee height for everybody, but having half of the ball above the top edge of the driver is a good start. After that, as you tee the ball higher, you may also want to address it more out towards the toe,” said Strong.
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Richmond’s 13 to 18-yearolds are invited to a full week of free, fun and unique activities during this year’s BC Youth Week May 1 to 7. The City of Richmond and its Community Association partners are presenting events that include a music-fuelled KickOFF, an emcee and live performance workshop with professional Hip Hop and theatre artists and a new-toyou Youth Clothing Swap. Following are this year’s top five things to do during Youth Week. For a full list of all 11 activities and events, check out www.richmond. ca/youthweek. • May 1 - Youth Week KickOFF at Steveston Community Centre, Steveston Community Centre 8 -11 p.m. Check out bands, DJ’s and live performances and vie for door prizes at this super cool event that also includes a chance to fight in a sumo suit and play a giant game of Jenga. • May 2 - Boldskool presented by Richmond Youth Media Program (RYMP) 12 — 3 p.m. at Richmond Media Lab (in the Cultural Centre). Don’t miss this emcee and live performance workshop with professional Hip Hop and theatre artists, Omari Newton and Kia Kadiri! • May 2 - Watermaniac! Teen Swim at Watermania 8 — 10 p.m. Swim, dive, and flop to sick beats during this “free for teens” time! Try for prizes for best belly flop and other water competitions. • May 3 - It’s A Walk Off! Youth Fashion Show at South Arm Community Centre at 6 p.m. for audience members; 5:00 p.m. for participants. Come as you are and flaunt it at this second annual fashion show for LGBTQ identified and allied youth. • May 6 - Colour Bonanza at Hamilton Community Park from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Grab some friends, choose a team name, wear a white t-shirt and clothes that can get dirty and try to stain the most people with your team’s colour. Expect prizes, games, food and tons of fun!
604-231-6413. A fan of classical music? Come enjoy Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony May 2 at Richmond Pentecostal Church (9300 Westminster Hwy.) from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. This Symphony depicts scenes from the countryside, the babbling brook, a country dance and a thunder storm. Paired together with the Symphony will be 15-year-old Angeni Wang performing one of the most dramatic and favorite concertos Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto 2. Tickets range from $6 to $20. For more info, call 604-276-2747, or email: roca@roca.ca. Make history together at the Richmond Regional Heritage Fair. See the
creative project displays about Canadian history and heritage, created by local Richmond students at the Richmond Cultural Centre May 2 from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. Then take part in a variety of hands-on, family-friendly activities that inspire curiosity and pride in Canada’s history and heritage. For more info, call 604-247-8300, or email museum@richmond.ca. Curious about the benefits of cuddling? At Richmond Cuddle Party - Snuggle Sister’s (all women’s) May 2 from 6-9 p.m. Everyone is welcome (age 18+) May 3 from 2-5 p.m. meet others, practise clear communication and your language of touch. To RSVP: meetup. com/cuddlepartykarins or
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Gotta dance! Come celebrate International Dance Day – Richmond on May 3 at the Richmond Cultural Centre from 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. Richmond’s first International Dance Day will comprise a collaborative dance performance featuring Sudnya Dance Academy, XBa DanceCo and the Zavicaj Serbian Folk Dance Group with live accompaniment by the Naad Foundation. Tickets ($20) can be purchased through the Gateway Box Theatre Office at 604-270-1812. For more information, call Clarkson Events at 604-970-7026, or email internationaldancedayrichmond@gmail.com.
!Fifteen-year-old Angeni Wang will be performing one of the most dramatic and favourite concertos Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto 2 May 2 at Richmond Pentecostal Church. Photo submitted
! Tuesday
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BUSINESSFocus ! Students enrolled in the YELL (Young Entrepreneur Leadership Launchpad) program present their original business idea during a practice session Monday at Richmond secondary. One of the four teams in Richmond will square off against winners from the West Vancouver and Coquitlam school districts on Saturday at UBC Robson Square. Photo by Philip Raphael/Richmond News
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Gavsie to lead Richmond Cares A familiar face will have a new role starting tomorrow (May 1). Ed Gavsie will become the acting executive director of Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives, which was formally known as Volunteer Richmond. Gavsie is filling in for Elizabeth Specht, who is on extended medical leave. “I accepted the role knowing that it would be temporary,” said Gavsie in a press release announcing the change. “We all want Elizabeth ! Ed Gavsie to return as soon as possible. But in the meantime, it’s important that we move forward with Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives. I’m going to do my best to maintain the momentum that Elizabeth has built.” Gavsie has been involved with Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives since 2004, serving multiple terms on the organization’s board of directors, including stints as president and vice president. As a result of his new role, Gavsie has left the organization’s board of directors.
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group of high school-aged entrepreneurs from Richmond is hoping to be “pitch perfect” tomorrow (May 1) as they compete for a spot in the finals of a special business education program Called YELL (Young Entrepreneur Leadership Launchpad), it’s a nine-week long endeavour that ultimately pitted four teams of four students against each other to research, develop and present an original business idea, all with the assistance of locally based mentors. The team judged to be the best will be selected Friday to pitch their product the following day at Venture Challenge, a competition involving winning YELL teams from two other school districts (West Vancouver and Coquitlam) that will also be trying to impress a panel of judges — made up of professional investors and business leaders — in a fashion similar to the popular reality TV series Dragon’s Den. All of the YELL teams will be presenting their business ideas at UBC Robson Square in Downtown Vancouver. It’s a high stakes challenge with the chance to win some one-on-one coaching through e@UBC (entrepreneurship@UBC) which aims to inspire and encourage entrepreneurial thinking, as well as create innovative commercial and social ventures. As the students practised their presentations at Richmond secondary school on Monday evening, the News asked them what their team would have to do to win a spot in the final round. “You need confidence and passion,” said Colin Szeplabi, a Grade 12 student at McRoberts secondary whose team developed a home gardening
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Minoru Place News Minoru Place Activity Centre
7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC Phone: 604-238-8450 • Fax: 604-718-8462 email: seniors@richmond.ca www.richmond.ca/seniors
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Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 9:00 pm Saturday: 8:45 am – 4:00 pm Sunday: noon to 4:00 pm Call for holiday hour changes
COME VISIT US AT MINORU PLACE ACTIVITY CENTRE (MPAC) Groups. Complimentary honorary memberships are available to those 90+ years of age. Spouses of members are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun even if under the age of 55. Come and experience the benefits of recreation!
Located at the corner of Minoru Boulevard and Granville Avenue, across the plaza from the Brighouse Library and Richmond Cultural 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
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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 you can choose to join any of the 40 Clubs and
For more information • Pick up a copy of the Minoru Place Newsletter from the Minoru Place front desk to find out about special events, upcoming trips and the latest news • Drop by or call 604-238-8450 • Visit www.richmond.ca/seniors
Minoru Place Activity Centre Facility Passes
The annual fees cover participation in fabulous activities including dancing, singing, Bike Club, Spanish Club, cribbage, other card games and more. Passes are valid one year from date of purchase.
CLOSED Monday, May 18
Membership Pass (for 55+ years) Annual Pass...............................$22 Additional Passes (Annual Pass must be purchased in addition)
Woodworking Pass...................$22 Table Tennis Pass ......................$31 Woodcarving Pass ....................$22 Billiards Pass..............................$28 Computer Pass ......................... Free
Registration
The Winter/Spring 2015 Parks, Recreation and Culture Guide is available online (www.richmond.ca/ guide). Watch for the summer 2015 guide available May 18. 3 ways to register 1. Online: www.richmond.ca/register 2. By phone: 604-276-4300, Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm 3. In person: at the Minoru Place Activity Centre front desk
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May 2015
MINORU PLACE ACTIVITY CENTRE Parking Passes
2015 Parking Passes are now available to Minoru Place Activity Centre members for $11 each. Parking in the MPAC lot is reserved Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for members with a valid parking hanger displayed.
Cafeteria
Marilyn & Cuddles “This is the closest to perfect I’ve ever lived; I feel loved by my new friends & terrific staff. I love to play all card games offered: pokeno, bingo, bridge. Team Trivia is my favourite. I couldn’t be any happier. It’s a lovely place to live in.
Where Life Blossoms!
MPAC has a great eatery that features delicious and nutritious meals six days a week with member discounts. Menus can be viewed online at www.richmond.ca/parksrec/seniors/ minoruplace/minoru.htm.
Friday Night Live
Socialize, meet new friends, enjoy local community performances and have fun joining in a variety of activities including Karaoke and Name That Tune. Call 604-238-8450 or visit the centre for more details. Fridays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm ...................... $2 (Drop-in)
Platinum Players
Join this group that entertains local seniors’ groups and community members at various Richmond events that include teas, civic events and other celebrations. If you have a sense of fun and a little imagination, drop in to this fun group that meets at the Minoru Place Activity Centre every Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. For more information, call Elaine at 604-276-9993.
Hours of operation Mon – Thu............................... 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Fri ........................................... 8:30 am – 7:00 pm FREE Intergenerational Sat ........................................ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Program Opportunities Sun ........................................................... Closed Share stories, experiences and knowledge with Hot Entrees elementary school-aged children and other Members ............................. Lunch $5, Dinner $7 seniors in this new and interactive program led by Non-Members..................... Lunch $7, Dinner $9 a program facilitator. Sessions offer a wonderful and unique opportunity for two generations to Lunch Mon – Sat.............................. 11:30 am – 1:00 pm have fun together while spending time learning from each other! Activities include art lessons, Dinner Fri ................................................. 4:30 – 6:00 pm baking, cooking, singing, carpet bowling and more. Watch for upcoming programs or contact SHOPPING BUS SERVICE Tara Cook at tcook@richmond.ca or 604-238-8455 for more details. Shop at the following destinations:
Mondays ..................................... Blundell Centre Tea Party Thursdays ...................................Lansdowne Mall Spend time with a grade 4/5 class of students for a fun afternoon that includes a classic “tea This service is $2 round trip. Only purchases that can be carried are accepted as bus storage is party” experience and fun, facilitated dialogue. limited. Call 604-238-8456 for schedules and Registration required. more information. Thu, May 14, 1:15–2:45 pm ......... Free (1046658)
MINORU WELLNESS CLINICS Welcome to apartment living with hospitality services and amenities, where you can enjoy living your life to its fullest. • Heat and hydro • Three home cooked meals; snacks in the Country Kitchen • Weekly light housekeeping • Social and recreational activities; bus for scenic drives and outings • Weekly Wellness consultation • 24 hour emergency response • Pets welcome and parking included
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1. Online: www.richmond.ca/register FREE Wellness Clinics 2. By phone: 604-276-4300, Have your blood pressure checked by a retired Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm volunteer nurse and pick up information on programs, services and support available 3. In person: during facility hours to seniors in the community. Holistic health appointments and manicures and pedicures are FITNESS available for a fee. The Clinic is offered the third Wednesday of every month. Call 604-238-8450 Total Body Conditioning to book an appointment. Wed, May 20......................... 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Work out with a variety of fitness equipment adjusted for all fitness levels. Some cardiovascular FREE Hearing Clinic work may be included. Clinics are offered the third Thursday of every month. Call 604-238-8450 to make a hearing test Tue, 5:30–6:30 pm ....................... $5.50 (Drop-in) appointment. Masters Martial Arts–55+ Thu, May 21 ........................ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Combine lower impact moves from Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido and Arnis in this safe, nonSOCIAL physical contact program designed specifically for those 55+ years. Led by a black belt master with Friday Night Dinner Club over 50 years of experience, all fitness and ability Meet for a social evening at Minoru Place Activity levels are welcome. Instructor: Grandmaster Jung. Centre. Hot entrees are $9 for non-members and Mon/Wed, 4:00–5:00 pm ............. $7.50 (Drop-in) $7 for members. Call 604-238-8450 for more information or to reserve a seat.
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OUT TRIPS
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Fly Over Canada Trip
Yin Yang Yoga
Incorporate classical and Taoist yoga to further develop strength, flexibility and balance to focus on the stillness of the mind, body and spirit. Mat required at each class. Wed, 5:45–7:00 pm...................... $7.40 (Drop-in)
Zumba Fitness
Tone with light weights and a cardiovascular workout of fun and easy-to-follow routines set to zesty Latin and international music. Mon, 6:30 – 7:30 pm..................... $6.15 (Drop-in)
Take a breathtaking flight simulation ride at Vancouver’s Canada Place with projection and ride technology that creates a true flying experience. Price includes transportation and admission. Wed, May 20, 10:30 am–3:30 pm ...................................................$33.55 (863658)
Watch and bet on horse racing in Cloverdale followed by a delicious lunch. Price includes transportation, admission and lunch. Sun, May 31, 11:00 am–5:30 pm ...................................................$37.90 (863708)
Graze Restaurant Trip
Dine at this simple and elegant Vancouver restaurant that boasts creative, nutritionallybalanced and delicious plant-based options. Price includes transportation only. Wed, May 27, 5:00–8:30 pm ......$14.75 (896358)
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May 8, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Wee Walk Celebration This free intergenerational event features activity stations for preschool children and older adults. • Hat making, drumming, dancing and more • Walk with the Mayor at noon • Shuttle bus service to the event from community facilities around the city • Seniors luncheon for $2.50 per person (registration required at www.richmond.ca/register or by calling 604-238-8450, barcode #1054008) For more information, call 604-238-8450 or find updates at www.richmond.ca/moveforhealth.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
COMMUNITY LEISURE TRANSPORTATION This service ensures seniors, youth, persons with disabilities and all other Richmond residents have a transportation option to community programs, services and special events. This affordable transportation option for community organizations offers a fleet of buses that can accommodate 16 to 22 passengers. For community group bookings only. Contact Roop at 604-238-8456 or rnagra@richmond.ca for details.
If you’re new to the centre or the neighbourhood or you have some spare time to help, consider becoming a volunteer. It is an easy and comfortable way to meet new people. Drivers — needed to distribute Wellness Newsletters to various local outlets. iPad specialist — needed for one hour per week. Contact Jacqui at 604-238-8452 or joostergo@richmond.ca for information about these opportunities.
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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. • Sales & Rentals • Electric Scooters • Service & Repairs • Walkers & Rollators • In-home Demos • Wheel Chairs • New & Used Please contact Tony at the shop with questions or requests. (Cell: 604.831.7507)
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WE’VE GOT OUR FINGER ON IT GREEN AND CLEAN ! An army of volunteers did some spring time clean
up in Garden City Park on Saturday as they removed invasive, non-native species of plants that included bamboo. Photos by Gord Goble/Special to the News
KUDOS ! The Pacific Autism
Family Foundation announced last week that TD Bank Group made a $75,000 donation to its capital campaign for its new ‘Hub and Spoke’ Modeled Centre located on Sea Island. Photo submitted
! The BC Registered Music Teachers’ Association, Richmond Branch, presented Community Service and Winifred Proud scholarships at a special recital April 12 at St. Alban’s Anglican Church. Presenting the Winfred Proud Memorial Scholarship (above left) to Amanda Yee (Grade 9), and Jeff Zhan (Grade 10) was Colleen Myskiw. Receiving the Community Service award from Grace Hoff was Jasper Lin Yi Zhu. Photo submitted
! Yaohan Centre
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hen a Grade 8 student asked her teacher if she could come help coach her team, little did she know she played a part in bringing back one of the most accomplished players ever to come out of the Richmond Field Hockey Club. Kathryn Masson is back where it all started and anxious to help return field hockey to its glory days in the city. “This is a wonderful sport and there are a ton of opportunities for players,” said the 28-year-old, following a practice session with her U14 team on Monday night. “Field hockey has been such a big part of my life and it all started right here. I really do feel like this is a full circle moment for me. “I’ve been gone for about eight years or so and a lot has changed. But there are people in Richmond Field Hockey working around the clock to really help the club reach its potential.” When Masson first arrived at her old high school last November for a temporary teaching position, she was disappointed to learn McRoberts no longer had a senior girls field hockey team. She came through the South Richmond school when the Strikers were a powerhouse program and annually contended for provincial championships. The standout goalkeeper backstopped the team to a silver medal in her Grade 12 year. A few months later, Masson intended to continue her career at the University of Victoria which would compliment her spot with the national junior team. That was until an unexpected visitor showed up at a practice session. “They arrived at the field with a clipboard, asked if I had ever heard of the University of Maryland and
how they had tried to email me. My dad thought they were spam and kept deleting them. They only came from (Maryland coach) Missy Meharg who is kind of field hockey god,” laughed Masson. The lucrative full-ride scholarship offer was too good to pass up. Masson headed east where she played a huge part in the Terrapins’ success over the next four years. She became the first-ever goalie in school history to earn First Team All-American honours. She did it again in her senior season after earning Third Team status as a sophomore. Along the way, Maryland won national championships in 2005 and 2006. Masson also thrived in the classroom, annually being named to the Atlantic Coast Conference All-Academic Team. “I felt really, really fortunate,” Masson said. “It’s a program a lot of people pursue and it just fell into my lap. Even when I look back now, I wonder how I got so lucky. “(As an elite NCAA program) we were very, very spoiled. You are given every opportunity to succeed when it comes to academics, coaches and even trainers. You also get the opportunity to play with players from all over the world. It’s a really unique experience. “As an international student, they really became a family to me, to the point where I am still flying back for weddings and other things.” Masson returned home with her teaching degree and joined the national senior women’s team as a carded athlete. However, it didn’t take her long to conclude the program wasn’t the right fit for her. She headed back east to work as assistant coach at Maryland and later at nearby Georgetown University. “I just realized quickly it wasn’t something I wanted to pursue,” recalled Masson. “I had a tough
! Richmond Field Hockey Club coach Kathryn Masson works with her U14 team on Monday night. The RFHC grad had an outstanding career at the University of Maryland where she won two national titles. Photo by Mark Booth
time with the transition from NCAA to Canadian hockey. I was use to an intense and rigorous program that was very structured. I admire the people who have done it and pursued it but I just didn’t want to dedicate myself to it.” She came back to the Lower Mainland for the second time with her competitive career behind her and the focus now on teaching. Masson initially coached for a regional program before landing back with her old club. Half of the roster on her U14 team have never played before.
“This is something different for me where you are really going over the fundamentals,” she said. It’s been a while since I have coached young players. The club also makes an effort for coaches to mentor younger coaches. I have a couple of Grade 12s helping me and I share my experiences with them as well.” If Masson is still working in the Richmond School District next September, her plan is to help revitalize field hockey at the high school level. McMath is currently the only school with a team.
She hasn’t told her students of her field hockey success but classroom photos of her with the national championship trophy and President George Bush are pretty good hints. “I really hope in the years to come we can get more field hockey programs back in Richmond,” she added. “I have so much more appreciation today of the people who volunteered their time to help me. It’s been such a wonderful and positive thing in my life and I look forward to passing that message on.”
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Congratulations to the finalists of the seventh annual Richmond Arts Awards
Cultural Leadership category
Arts Education category
Recognizes an arts professional or organization as a leader in their arts discipline, their organization stewardship and/or their contribution to Richmond’s cultural development.
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Bong Ja Ahn, poet
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Sara Holt, co-founder of DreamRider Theatre
Stephanie Sy founder of PUR Movement
Miyouki Jego, director of the Richmond Youth Dance Company
Richmond Academy of Dance, provider of high calibre performing arts training programs
Richmond Music School Society largest and oldest non-profit music school in Richmond
Youth Arts category
Artistic Innovation category
Recognizes a performing, literary or visual artist, 24 years of age or younger, who has demonstrated outstanding promise and commitment to the Richmond arts community.
Recognizes an individual artist or organization that produces visionary creative work, exhibiting innovation within their arts discipline and/or bringing a new cultural experience to the city of Richmond.
Alexa Fraser, theatre artist
Angelica Poversky, spoken word poet
Nancy Zhang, flutist
Glen Andersen, artist, mosaic and mixed media
Gateway Theatre Pacific Festival, annual showcase of contamporary plays from Hong Kong
Marina Szijarto, threatrical designer and artist
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Geok Bin Phua, Richmond Arts Centre Rooftop Garden & Children’s Arts Festival
Dan Propp, musical entertainer and teacher
Marvin Skelton, Richmond Artists Guild
Michael Audain, catalyst for private development public art in Richmond
Lansdowne Centre, presenting sponsor of Children’s Arts Festival and partner in public art programs
Univar Canada, Gateway Theatre’s longest standing corporate partner
Winners will be announced at the Richmond Arts Awards ceremony on May 12, 2015
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