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NEWS Steveston Community Centre rebuild 8 NEWS MP denies pro-China link 11 NEWS City of Richmond boss dies, age 49 15 COMMUNITY Siblings jet out for Scrabble world title bid 23 FOOD Greasy spoon series: Cafe does what it’s told 27 SPORTS BC Hockey is countering academy programs

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Remember, it’s all about the kids Alan Campbell ACAMPBELL@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

It surfaced last Friday with an email about a special general meeting (SGM) being called to oust the elected president of the RJMHA. Said president is refusing to step down and has “lost the confidence” of the board of directors, which has called on its hundreds of members to vote on a resolution to fire the president.

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The president then released on Saturday a 2,100-word statement on social media, essentially defending her position, hitting back at the board and accusing them of ostracizing her to the point she has little or no function.

Also thrown in are threats of lawsuits, allegations (from both sides) of improper financial practices and the mysterious appearance of a bank account holding a mere $147,000.

Yes, it’s hard to believe this is all connected to the running of a kids sport. One sport. One hockey club. In one town.

But when it comes to hockey in Canada, the normal rules of engagement — be they on the ice or off it — don’t always apply, given the inherent passion for the game.

Case in point, the fledgling youth hockey organization Richmond Jets, which formed officially last year after the merger of former rival clubs, Richmond Minor and Seafair.

I don’t have the space or all the details yet — hopefully more will become available this week — to drill to the very core of this apparent power struggle taking place.

However, a master’s degree in rocket science I do not need to determine that trouble has likely been brewing behind the scenes for many months, if not longer.

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Our story on page 9 explains a little bit more of the context and background, but many large pieces of the jigsaw are still conspicuous by their absence.

Not being immersed in the local hockey scene and not living in Richmond, I’d like to think I’m in as good a position as any to offer an objective view of the situation at the Jets.

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Having worked at the Richmond News for 11 years, I know enough of the past rivalries between the merging clubs to recognize it couldn’t have been easy to join forces.

And, as I have said to several parents of Jets players who’ve called me after the story broke, I believe, unfortunately, the current scenario playing out probably had to happen.

With so many volunteers having invested large chunks of their time and emotions into their respective organizations over the years, each with their own “way” of doing things, it’d be naïve to assume that brick walls — be they in the shape of egos or business practices — wouldn’t appear.

Having been a volunteer in youth sports for the best part of 12 years myself, I have total respect for people who give of their free time and ask for nothing back — they are the lifeblood of the community.

Even the “paid” staff deserve kudos, as most of them in many kids sports work double the hours they get recompensed for.

What one has to hope — and I’m not suggesting for a second it’s not on the minds of the Jets’ board or its president — is that everyone involved in this increasingly messy matter remembers why they are in it in the first place. The kids.

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Coun. Au and others ask why no charges in case of racist video rant Open Letter, In response to the open letter published in several newspapers this week, I would like to take this opportunity to set the record straight regarding certain facets of the investigation into the parking lot incident that occurred in Richmond Aug. 23.

There are factors that influenced the behaviours on that day which the RCMP cannot share or discuss publicly. Nonetheless, in consideration of the public interest in this incident, I note that upon learning of it, Richmond RCMP immediately initiated an investigation and treated this as a possible

hate-crime. Both parties were identified and interviewed. The file was thoroughly investigated and the BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) was consulted once all the evidence was gathered. It was determined that this incident had not met the threshold for a criminal prosecution in consultation with the BCPS. I would also like to inform our community that an apology letter was voluntarily written and sent to the victim by the other driver. The victim has acknowledged receipt of the apology letter and advised that they do not wish to pursue this matter any further. While we understand that some members of the pub-

lic were offended by the actions depicted in the video, the driver has apologized to the victim and the RCMP considers this investigation closed.

We are sensitive to the fact that our community is woven from many cultures and ethnicities, as is the makeup of our officers that proudly serve Richmond. Be assured that we will always investigate and treat all hatemotivated crimes seriously and continue to do our utmost in protecting our community.

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A plan to rebuild Steveston Community Centre was officially launched by council on Monday with a further suggestion to build a transit hub and affordable housing across the street on Moncton. But the idea to build housing in the park was rejected by the majority on council.

While council pushed ahead with approving the rebuild, there were still questions around its estimated cost — between $92 and $110 million — and where it would eventually be situated.

pace, increased traffic in the park and could cause conflict between residents and park users.

fall, spoke on Monday about the proposed price tag for the new community centre.

The Steveston Community Association has been talking with the city and library staff on planning the new centre for several years, Brenda Yttri, president of the association, told Richmond council on Monday.

He cited a report from Altus Group, a Canadian guide on the cost of building various public and private buildings, saying a 60,000-square-foot building should cost, at the high end, about $30 million.

They had heard rumours about housing being added to the centre, and when they asked staff, they were told that wasn’t part of the plan.

He said the estimated cost of the new community centre seems “astronomical” for the average person.

She pointed out the Official Community Plan identifies the park as “greenspace” but there is nothing about housing in the park.

“That is what we feel, the building committee and the board, that the park is a park,” Yttri told council. She added if there is a need to increase density in Steveston and bring in other housing, there would need to be a plan for the area.

Steveston residents, many representing the Steveston Community Society, spoke largely for the project at Monday’s council meeting.

Some argued against building seniors housing above the community centre, which was the topic of discussion at last week’s committee meeting.

The site where the current community centre sits, however, is zoned “school/ institutional” and features the centre, library, pool, parking lot and other buildings.

City staff is not recommending using the “airspace,” adding extra floors on top of a new centre, for housing, saying it could result in loss of greens-

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When questioned on the estimated cost between $92 and $110 million, Jim Young, acting facilities director with the city, explained costs on city projects has been going up annually from between seven and 18 per cent over the past few years.

A suggestion to build the community centre where the current lacrosse box is situated was opposed by Coun. Linda McPhail, who pointed out there are several mature trees in that part of the park. She was also concerned about access from No. 1 Road.

Council passed a motion asking staff to look at lowering the project costs and to explore various sites for the centre.

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Scott Robinson, superintendent of the Richmond School District, wrote to parents saying the decision whether students can attend the rally rests with parents.

If students attend the rally with parental permission, they will be marked “absentexcused” and will be “considered under the supervision of their parent.”

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One developer is frustrated by city policies surrounding the construction of bike lanes in Richmond.

According to Soheil Biniaz, founder of the BC Land Assembly and Richmond Home Builders Association, he was asked by the city to include a bike lane in his latest project — located on No. 4 Road between Williams Road and Steveston Highway.

But that’s not the problem.

What irks the developer is that his bike lane may not be usable for years because the city hasn’t done its part.

Biniaz said that while city staff told him the bike lane would not be usable at this time, more bike lanes would eventually be built as more land assemblies were compiled and rezoned.

But, said Biniaz, no one

knows when this will happen — it could take many years. And the city won’t ask a developer constructing a single-family home to install a bike lane.

“We’re dedicating this, we’re doing this big compromise on our project … putting (in) a bike lane that will never be used in the guise of the city creating bike lanes. That was the disappointing part of it,” said Biniaz.

Biniaz also wondered why a different form of bike lane couldn’t be built instead, such as one that is incorporated into the road as a separate lane, similar to many found around Vancouver.

According to city spokesperson Clay Adams, the city is working to create a network of bike lanes including a lane along No. 4 Road between Williams Road and Steveston Highway (which would incorporate Biniaz’s bike lane).

“While these (projects) may seem under-utilized

to some in the short term, they are an important part of the city’s vision of a safe, active and sustainable community.”

Adams explained that the city works with developers like Biniaz to build and support community infrastructure as part of the city’s long-term goals, and that it’s common for the city to make such requests.

“Without (this process), building the bike lane to the necessary standards in the long term would be more challenging and require additional work and inconvenience to the community,” said Adams.

It’s a process that frustrates Biniaz.

“I’m a Richmond resident,” he said. “I’ve lived here for a long time. I ride bikes myself and my family does (too), so it’s important for me, if I’m going to be building a structure that’s going to be there for a long time to come, that it’s also helpful to the community.”

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Steveston-Richmond East MP Joe Peschisolido has denied that a woman, who was at the forefront of the proChina rally in Vancouver on Aug. 17, has been involved in his re-election campaign for the federal election.

According to a story posted on the theBreaker.news website, Eileen Chen is the “events assistant in the Chinese community for Peschisolido’s campaign.” TheBreaker also posted a photo on its site of Chen at Peschisolido’s campaign office opening on Sept. 15.

On Aug. 17, Chen attended the pro-China rally when competing rallies between pro-Hong Kong and proChina demonstrators took over the entrance next to the Broadway-City Hall Canada

Line Station in Vancouver.

She was seen waving a Chinese flag and singing the People’s Republic of China’s national anthem.

However, in an email sent to the Richmond News, Peschisolido’s communications director, Kevin Li, states, “Chen does not have a role in his (Peschisolido’s) re-election campaign.”

Li adds, “The campaign office opening, which occurred on Sept. 15, was a public event because it was posted on the official Joe Peschisolido Facebook Campaign Page. Eileen Chen was merely one of many visitors of the day and has no role in the campaign.”

However, when reached for comment after theBreaker story appeared, Chen stated that she had been an “events volunteer for Peschisolido,” but is not any longer. She didn’t specify when her situation changed.

Chen is the chief executive of CYC Royal International Culture Co., an event planning company which has offices in China. The company’s services include cultural exchanges and trade shows, according to its website.

This isn’t the first time Peschisolido has faced criticism regarding his connection to pro-China supporters. Three years ago, he was shown wearing a red scarf — a symbol of the Communist party of China — at the 67th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Later, he said he regretted wearing a Communist red scarf during a community event.

This comes amidst concerns about foreign influences on the federal election — in particular governments working with diaspora communities to support candidates who are seen to be sympathetic to that country’s interests.

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“I have served Richmond hockey families for more than eight years and I can assure you that I am doing my utmost to continue to serve you to the very best of my ability despite what has been happening ‘behind the scenes’ until today’s email was sent.”

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An apparent power struggle is threatening to break in two the relatively fledgling Richmond Jets Minor Hockey Association.

Born out of the merger of rival youth hockey clubs Richmond Minor and Richmond Seafair, the Jets are but a year old, having kicked off their inaugural season in the fall of 2018.

A 2017 photo shows former Seafair president Nigel Shackles with former Richmond Minor president Carolyn Hart, who has been asked to resign as president of the newly-formed Jets. File photo

But already a crack has appeared in the foundations of the new organization, with the board of directors calling last Friday for the removal of club’s president, Carolyn Hart.

In an email sent out to the parent members of the Jets’ 1,100 plus players, the board has hastily called a special general meeting (SGM) for Oct. 17, stating it has “lost confidence” in Hart and has asked her to resign.

According to the board, Hart has refused to resign — something that Hart, herself, has confirmed on Facebook.

When contacted by the Richmond News on Monday, Hart — who was the long-time president of Richmond Minor before being voted in this year as the Jets’ first president — deferred questions to BC Hockey, which is investigating a complaint lodged by Hart.

The News reached out to BC Hockey and the Jets’ board of directors for comment on why the board want Hart removed.

One of the directors, Eric Schroter, contacted the News to say the board was meeting Monday to decide how to respond to Hart’s statement, in which she claims she’s being forced out by some board members who’re ruining her reputation.

the finances for three tournaments being run last season on behalf of the Jets by former members of Richmond Minor Hockey.

And when they were finally disclosed this summer, the board was made aware by the same people of a previously undisclosed, Richmond Minor account worth $147,000.

With Hart having been president of Richmond Minor when it merged with Seafair to form the Jets in 2017, some board members are understood to have asked questions of their president’s knowledge of the account.

“This matter is of a sensitive nature, of course, and (the board) didn’t want to comment on social media,” said Schroter.

When the two rival hockey associations merged, it was agreed that all finances be poured, if you will, into the one pot.

“We have received lots of questions from our (members)...and we will likely distribute a fact sheet as soon as possible that will hopefully address most of those questions.”

The News believes an independent accountant is now reviewing those accounts.

The News understands a major part of the problem was the board being unable to see

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Addressing the Jets’ parent group in her Facebook statement, Hart said, “Like you, I am extremely disappointed that a chain of actions and events has resulted in attention

She said that, on Tuesday, Sept. 17th, Barry Petrachenko (BC Hockey’s CEO) informed the Richmond Jets Board of Directors that BC Hockey is in receipt of complaints regarding our organization.

Hart added that “sometimes leadership is about speaking out on difficult topics,” and accused several board directors doing their “very best to hinder my ability to lead and to fulfil my responsibilities as a director since you elected me.”

Hart said in her statement that, apart from one or two occasions, she hasn’t been invited to a single Jets committee meeting since Feb. 5, although the president doesn’t require an invitation to attend.

Hart went on to accuse the board of withholding financial information she requested on behalf of concerned parents with regard to spring programs and payments made to a rep coach who didn’t turn up for playoff games.

After last year’s merger, the Jets is now the largest minor hockey association in the Pacific Coast region and second in B.C.

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The no-kill charity that runs Richmond’s animal shelter is asking for the public’s help after a homeless man’s beloved dog was badly injured in a car accident.

The Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS) stepped in to help Greg Wright, who was involved in a rollover crash just south of the Massey Tunnel recently, along with his dog, an eight-year-old Staffordshire terrier called Rocky.

Wright — a coast guard veteran who suffers from PTSD — escaped with minor injuries, but Rocky sustained several serious injuries.

Rocky remains in the care of RAPS hospital, where he will undergo hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

However, he needs an MRI scan to determine if there is a spinal injury, which costs another $5,000, with his entire medical care possibly running as high as $20,000.

“I had absolutely no money and that was not a concern,” Wright said of the non-profit RAPS taking care of Rocky.

“The concern was the health of my dog.

They are absolutely amazing people here.”

Rocky is comforted at the animal hospital by his owner, Greg Wright. Screenshot Wright said the accident happened Wednesday, Sept. 11, as he exited Highway 99 onto River Road, towards Ladner.

Rocky apparently becomes nauseous on curving roads and tried to move from the front of the car to the back seat, but got stuck.

“I was...trying to help him so he didn’t hurt himself and ended up hitting a telephone pole, shearing it off, and flipping several times into a ditch,” explained Wright, who lives in an RV, but borrowed a car that day.

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Richmond’s mayor is paying tribute to one of the city’s senior managers, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday.

Mayor Malcolm Brodie described Robert Gonzalez as a “compassionate, innovative and creative leader.”

Gonzalez, 49, was the city’s general manager of engineering and public works and also the deputy CAO. A Richmond resident, Gonzalez joined the city in 1999 as a project engineer and soon moved into the management ranks, serving in various leadership positions including the director of engineering.

“Robert was an asset to the city and the community he loved and served. (He) worked to ensure that the best interests of the city and community were maintained,” said Brodie.

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Gonzalez was also active in his community, volunteering as a ringette coach as well as sitting on the board of the Richmond Arenas Community Association. He was also well known for his love of classic cars.

Gonzalez was actively involved in the development and implementation of the Lulu Island Energy Company, an award-winning component of the city’s green strategy.

Tributes poured in on Facebook, with Bruce Rozenhart saying that, “Robert was a good man. He cared about our city, and he made it a better place.” Linda Reid said he was “a Prince of a man who exuded huge integrity. It was always a joy to work with (him).”

“On behalf of council and the city, we extend our deepest condolences to his family,”

Gonzalez is survived by his wife, Tina, and their two daughters, Juliana and Isabella.

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Judging by a series of Richmond News interviews, housing and climate change are the top issues of concern for Richmond youth in the run-up to the Oct. 21 federal election.

This is something candidates around the country should pay attention to, as the youth vote, and youth voter turnout, are more important than ever in this election.

For the first time in more than 40 years, Canadians under the age of 35 will make up the largest voting bloc in a federal election, according to a report released earlier this month by the B.C. Federation of Students.

Throughout Canada, young people born between the early-1980s to 2000 — the millennial generation — make up the single largest voting bloc this election (37 per cent of the electorate), according to the report.

a place where everyone who grew up here can afford to live here anymore.

And that’s been a concern that’s plaguing my mind.”

For Kelvin Chan, a 19-year-old journalism student at Kwantlen who grew up in Richmond, housing affordability could make or break his goal of living on his own before he’s 30, given the high rents and cost of home ownership in the city — and throughout the Lower Mainland.

“I thought of affordable housing (as a main issue) because I want to live by myself, but housing prices are still so high recently and they’re not going down at all, from what I see,” said Chan, adding that right now he doesn’t see living on his own as a possibility.

Climate change is another major concern, according to Chiu, as well as the costs associated with safeguarding Richmond from the effects of climate change.

David Piraquive, 23, president of Historically, young voters have failed the Kwantlen Student Association and to turn out to federal elections as much board member of the Alliance of B.C. Students (ABCS), said as their older counterthat young people parts, often falling below “want the governthe national average. ment to do someThat changed in 2015, thing about climate which saw 57 per cent of I think that it’s change.”

18- to 34-year-olds vote, an increase of about 15 “It’s getting to the (our) right to per cent from the 2011 point where it’s irrefederal election. vote and it’s our versible,” said Piraquive.

While housing has

been — and already is — a major talking point among politicians, the ability to afford a place to live in the city they grew up in is a primary concern among young Richmondites.

chance to have a say in who’s going to be our prime minister.

But these aren’t the only issues facing young people.

According Piraquive, many students are concerned about the high cost of postsecondary education.

KELVIN CHAN “I think for youth, local“A lot of students ly, there’s a feeling that maybe there’s are working multiple jobs so they can an exodus; that people just have to pay off their student debts,” said Piraleave, that it just isn’t possible, isn’t fea- quive, adding that it’s particularly bad sible, to live here in the future,” said for international students who have to Richmond’s Vincent Chiu, 22, who was pay much higher fees and can be seen one of the youngest federal candidates as “cash cows” for educational instituto run in the 2015 election. tions.

“I think that Richmond is a beautiful place,” added Chiu. “We have wonderful dikes, we have a wonderful harbour in Steveston. Minoru is amazing.

We have, I think, a really great place to live.

“But the question is whether or not it’s

Chan is also concerned about the growing presence of marijuana in Richmond, and wants to see tighter controls on who can access cannabis. Although, Chan is somewhat out of sync with his peers on this issue. In general, youth voters tend to favour more liberal

laws in regards to cannabis.

“It would be better for the government to manage it better, like making sure that kids under 30 don’t get access to marijuana,” said Chan, adding that he would prefer that only those who need cannabis for medical reasons can access it.

And youth seem engaged with politics. Piraquive noted that most of the youth he spoke to on Kwantlen’s Richmond campus were aware of issues, even if they weren’t knowledgeable about specific party platforms.

And while Chan often speaks with his friends about politics and pays attention during each election, this is the first time that he’ll be able to vote in a federal election.

“It’s a huge moment in my life that I’ve been waiting for,” said Chan. “I’ve always wanted to vote ever since I was little, so I’ve been looking forward to this day for a long time.

“I think that it’s (our) right to vote and it’s our chance to have a say in who’s going to be our prime minister.”

This will also be the first time that Elections Canada is opening 121 offices at 109 post-secondary institutions throughout Canada, including Kwantlen, in order to reduce barriers to accessing the vote. Vote on Campus offices will be open for up to 12 hours a day.

The program ran a pilot in during the 2015 federal election. Over 70,000 people cast a vote through this system, which accounted for about nine per cent of the total targeted population.

Piraquive is also working to help educate and engage with students about voting, as part of the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations’ — of which ABCS is a part — Get out the Vote campaign.

The campaign will also see candidates invited to Kwantlen and other post-secondary institutions to speak directly to young voters.

Piraquive thinks that the size of the young voters’ bloc will be important in the coming election.

“During the last election, one of the reasons why the Liberals won was the increased turnout from youth,” said Piraquive.

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One of a hundred nationwide election debates on climate change is scheduled to take place at RC Palmer secondary on Thursday, Oct. 3.

Organized by the Richmond Climate Hub and GreenSeeds Music Society, the idea of the debate is to bring the issue of climate change to the forefront of the current federal election campaign.

All candidates from both Richmond ridings are being invited to take part.

The event will be non-partisan, said Erszi Institorisz, who is co-captain of the Richmond Climate Hub, a new group whose mandate is to unite civil society, businesses and citizens to collaborate on climate change issues.

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There will be four questions that will be asked at all the debates taking place across Canada, but, locally, another question has been added about environmental rights.

It will also be possible for the public to submit questions in advance of the event by going to the website sli. do and using the confirmation code G441.

Institorisz said that, by bringing up climate change topics during the election, she hopes the issues stay with the candidates during and after the election.

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While Institorisz said she’s “deep in this space” of climate change discussion and action, she is encouraged to see the topic so widely discussed in the media in the context of the election, not just in her own bubble.

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“The energy is good,” she said.

The Richmond 100 Debates event takes place on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. at RC Palmer secondary, 8160 St. Albans Rd.

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“God is neutral” — no, it’s not a religious mantra, but a guide for Scrabble players to look for these letters, the best ones in the Scrabble bag.

Dean Saldanha loves the strategy involved in Scrabble — saving the right letters, watching for open tiles that can double or triple his score and keeping an eye on his opponent’s plays. He’s been playing and competing from a young age and is now heading to the World Scrabble Championship with his sister, a fellow Scrabble enthusiast.

The game is part luck — in that players don’t know what letters they will pull from the bag — and part strategy — watching what one’s opponent is playing, Saldanha said, but strategy can overcome luck.

“For me, every game is different — you never know what you’re going to get,” he added.

Scrabble isn’t necessarily about language, rather about mathematical calculations of how to best place strings of letters on the game board, explained Saldanha and his sister, Dielle Pinto, who will both be heading off to the championships in their parents’ home state of Goa, India, in mid-October.

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“S” is a great letter because it can be added to most nouns to score bigtime, but the most troublesome letter in Scrabble is usually “Q.” However, with the recent addition of the word “qi” — “life force” in Chinese, also spelled “chi” — into the Scrabble dictionary, players might learn to love this letter as well.

The best combination of letters is the one that makes up the word “retains” because it can be transformed into the words retinas, nastier, stainer, antsier, and the lesser-known words retsina, anestir, ratines and stearin — all seven-letter words that reward the player with a 50-point bonus.

The brother and sister grew up playing Scrabble and both their parents also played and competed — once his own mother disqualified him for a world championship, Saldanha explained.

Saldanha and Pinto grew up in Dubai where they started competing locally, nationally and internationally.

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Competing in Scrabble has built up friendships for the brother-and-sister pair, and sometimes they travel and visit other players around the globe, and they always welcome fellow Scrabble players when they arrive here locally. “(Because of Scrabble) I have friends across the world,” Saldanha said.

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Richmond High’s class of ‘54 grads held a luncheon to mark their 65th anniversary. Front row: June (Lanoville), Sylvia (Vaselenak), Orliene (DeLaire), Kazy (Niwatsukino); second row: Dalton Kremer, Noreen (Timms), May (Maskow), Doreen (Logan), Jean (Sakai)Florence (Coates), Georgina (Harborne); back row: Bruce Hawbolt, Richard Scardina, Ray Gora, Dan Miletich and Al Melvin.

Richmond High School grads from the class of ’49 got together recently for the 70th anniversary of their graduation. Eleven of the surviving members of the 64-strong class made it to the Maples Residences in Steveston for the party.

Long term service awards were handed to Richmond’s RCMSAR volunteers (from left) Rob Hayman (10 years), Eric Symons (10 years), Simon Pearce (20 years) and James Lin (5 years). Photo submitted

Richmond’s Richmond’s four Rotary clubs joined forces at Garry Point Park on Saturday to raise $9,000 for the Bahama victims of Hurricane Dorian.

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Located at the corner of Gilbert Road and Granville Avenue, the Seniors Centre at Minoru Centre for Active Living offers an inviting, active and friendly environment for those 55 years and older. This fully accessible facility is set in beautiful Minoru Park and is near many other City facilities.

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 35 different activity groups that meet regularly. 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!

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Seniors October 2019

SENIORS CENTRE AT MINORU CENTRE FOR ACTIVE LIVING 7191 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC Phone: 604-238-8450 • Fax: 604-718-8462 email: seniors@richmond.ca www.richmond.ca/seniors www.minorucentre.ca

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Saturday: 7:00 am–9:00 pm Sunday & Stat Holidays: 8:00 am–5:00 pm

SENIORS FACILITY PASSES

The Seniors Facility Pass is $28.00 per year and supports the Minoru Seniors Society. This pass is available for those 55 years and older and to spouses under the age of 55 years. There is no charge for a Seniors Facility Pass for those 90 years and older.

Passes are valid one year from date of purchase.

Seniors Facility Pass benefits:

Special pricing in the Cafeteria Access to over 25 weekly drop-in activities • Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting • Parking Pass (65+ years) for $11.00 per calendar year (limited quantities) • •

Additional Passes:

(Seniors Facility Pass must be purchased in addition)

Billiards Pass...................................$36.00/year • Pick up a copy of the Seniors Society Newsletter from the front desk to find Table Tennis Pass .........................$36.00/year Wood Working Pass...................$36.00/year out about special events, programs, Wood Carving Pass.....................$36.00/year upcoming trips and the latest news • Drop by or call us at 604-238-8450 Additional Fees: • Visit richmond.ca/seniors or Ballroom Dance....................... $2.00/Drop-in minorucentre.ca

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

11960 Montego Street (Corner of No. 5 Road) Richmond, B.C. V6X 1H4 (604) 783-1362

Come and visit us Worship Service: Sundays 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Senior Pastor - Rodel Orila

rodel.orila@yahoo.com

Richmond United Church 8711 Cambie Rd. (near Garden City Rd.) 604-278-5622 Come for 10am SundayWorship and Children’s Sunday School and after-service coffee and fellowship.

Founded 1888. Richmond’s Oldest Church

CAFETERIA

Join us for a delicious, affordable meal prepared by our professional team or stop by for coffee and some freshly baked goods in our brand new, bright and welcoming cafeteria open six days a week. Homemade soups are featured daily with member discounts available with a Seniors Facility Pass.

View weekly menus online: minorucentre.ca/cafeteria/ The cafeteria accepts cash, credit/debit cards and cheques.

Hours of Operation

Mon–Thu ....................................................... 8:30 am–4:00 pm Fri ........................................................................8:30 am–7:00 pm Sat ....................................................................10:00 am–2:00 pm Sun.............................................................................................Closed Breakfast Panini: Mon-Fri.....................................................................8:30–11:00 am Sat.....................................................................10:00 am–2:00 pm Panini with Coffee or Tea: $5.00* Panini only: $4.50* Hot Lunch Entrée Service: 11:30 am–1:30 pm (Mon–Fri only) Friday Night Dinner: 4:30–6:00 pm. Call 604-238-8450 by 9:00 pm on the Wednesday prior to the Friday Night Dinner to reserve meal(s).

Saturdays: Soup and assorted sandwiches

Hot Lunch Entrées

STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH 3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.)

Please join us for 10am Worship Service and Sunday School Rev. Brenda Miller 604-277-0508 • www.stevestonunitedchurch.ca A caring and friendly village church

Members.................................................................................. $7.00* Non-Members........................................................................$9.50*

Friday Night Dinner

Members..................................................................................$9.00* Non-Members........................................................................$11.75* *plus 5% GST on all items

Go Green, Bring a Container

Members are encouraged to bring a personal container for take-away food in the cafeteria.

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ST. ANNE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH - STEVESTON Our multicultural community welcomes you to worship 4071 Francis Road, Richmond BC

Sunday 8:30 am Eucharist and 10:00 am Family Eucharist with Church School Wednesday 10:00 am Eucharist with Bible Study at 11:00 am

The Reverend Roberta Fraser, Priest www.stannessteveston.ca • 604-277-9626

St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church Interested in the Catholic Church?

Weekend Mass Times: Saturday 6:30 P.M. Sunday 8:00 A.M., 9:30 A.M., 11:15 A.M., 1:00 P.M. All are welcome !!!

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celebrates the HOLY EUCHARIST this Sunday at 1:45 p.m. at Richmond Presbyterian Church, 7111 Number 2 Road, Richmond.

This coming Sunday: SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS Biblical Christian Faith and Traditional Anglican Worship according to the Book of Common Prayer. www.traditionalanglicanvancouver.ca • 604.275.7422

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Humour Therapy as a treatment for Alzheimer’s?

A cure of some sort for Alzheimer’s Disease and other types of Dementia remains elusive. In Canada, numbers of people directly and indirectly affected by the disease continue their climb. Apparently, 25,000 new cases arise annually.

Meanwhile, research of all kinds continues across the globe. However, it’s impossible right now to know whether we are any closer to a cure or a proper treatment.

Oddly enough, though, laughter appears to have a medical benefit for those suffering with Alzheimer’s and other forms of Dementia. It isn’t a cure, but it is worth examining because it may help patients, but also their families.

Scientific information A 2011 study from Australia suggests that “Humor Therapy” can be as effective as antipsychotic drugs (and without the side effects) in managing a patient’s agitation. The study was conducted in 36 Australian care facilities. A staff member worked over 12 weeks with a “Humor practitioner” (maybe a Comedian?) and patients in the facilities.

Patients in the study apparently showed an ongoing, “persisting” decrease in their agitation levels. The study suggested using humor therapy on patients before using anti-psychotic medication. Though the study ended after 12 weeks, agitation levels were reported still lower, even after 26 weeks.

In Japan, a country with a disproportionate number of seniors, a similar study was conducted at the Osaka University, a few years ago. Researchers reported that Dementia patients become anxious and irritated because they are unable to glean sufficient information from their surroundings due to impaired cognitive functioning. They are easily trapped in a state in which they feel unsafe, alarmed and insecure. That in turn reduces their ability to process information from their surroundings. That leads more alarm and ultimately, negative emotional behavior.

A relaxed situation or environment, however, will lead to patients’ positive emotional behavior, more conducive to humor and laughter.

Researchers quoted the Philosopher, Bertrand Russell, who said (last Century) that “Laughter is the most inexpensive and most effective wonder drug”. They added that medical recognition of the benefits of laughter include the improvement in immunological and endocrinological states as well as increased pain tolerance. Brain function is very much a part of laughter, with at least 3 separate parts of the brain involved.

The researchers also suggested that humor can moderate the effects of depression, insomnia, loneliness and self-esteem. However, what is perceived as amusing varies widely among individuals and societies. So humor can provoke mixed responses.

Laughter and the progression of Dementia The Japan study says that laughter and smiling are classified into one of three categories. They include: i) Evoked by a release of tension (the most basic type of humor) ii) Associated with pleasant feelings (developed as humans evolved)

This service offers access to local shopping at reasonable rates with pick ups and drop offs at nine different independent seniors housing locations.

Mondays ............. Lansdowne Mall ($2.00 per round trip) Walmart, Garden City ($2.00 per round trip) Thursdays..............Seafair Centre ($2.00 per round trip)

iii) That used for social communication (the most sophisticated, which developed with human sociability);

Only purchases that can be carried are accepted as bus storage is limited. For a full schedule of designated pick up locations and times, call 604-238-8456.

In a clinical setting, patients are under strain and pressure. Families, with the care burden, are also under pressure. Laughter helps everyone cope better with the illness. Furthermore, a positive attitude will have a positive effect on the cognitive functioning of patients.

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WELLNESS CLINICS

Have your blood pressure checked by a retired volunteer nurse and pick up information on programs, services and support available to seniors. Holistic health appointments, manicures and pedicures are available for a fee. The clinic is offered the third Wednesday of each month. Call 604-238-8450 to book an appointment.

Wed, Oct 16..................................................9:00 am–12:00 pm FREE

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Call 604-238-8450 to make a hearing test appointment.

Mon, Oct 21 .............................................................2:20–4:20 pm

SOCIAL

Social activities can enhance mood and improve cognitive function while reducing loneliness and isolation. There are a variety of social activities offered at the Seniors Centre with many of them included in the Seniors Facility Pass. Stop in to speak with a staff member about all of the opportunities available.

Patients lose the ability to laugh and smile with the progression of Dementia/Alzheimer’s. Humor as a communication tool is lost in early stages of dementia. So is the ability to appreciate “pleasant feelings” humor. Laughter and smiling, in response to release of tension, or induced by feelings of superiority, tend to be preserved in most dementia patients.

An individual story An elderly New York woman with Alzheimer’s Disease was moved to a Los Angeles care facility by her California daughter. Though the first year went well, the Mother became isolated. She lost interest in food and social company. The daughter, a Comedian, hired a comic who was looking to work with seniors. The first meeting went quite well.

The Mother was laughing almost right away. The daughter wrote (in a newspaper article): “It suddenly became clear that when rational thought, memory and language are gone, the only thing we have is the present moment. And the greatest gift you can give anyone in this state is to do your best to fill the moment with laughter.”

Within a few days, the Mother started eating again. She became more engaged with people as well. She started singing.

Summary The onset of Dementia is probably the most profound kind of illness a person and their family confront. Other illnesses may be fatal but with Alzheimer’s, the “person” is lost. The care needed for the patient is arduous and expensive. Aside from all that, the family is left to cope with and adjust to, a lost individual. Before a cure is found, management is what we can do. Whether management includes Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Reminiscent Therapy or any other available therapy, it may be that humor (whatever the type) is fundamental for the patient and their family.

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HANGING WITH THE GUYS

If someone asked me, “Should I live at the Maples?”

I’d talk to them and say “Come on in!”

I found a suite on the 5th floor and it was the best thing I ever did. The view is beautiful, the sunrise, sunsets and the mountains are beautiful.

I like the Maples because it’s new, clean and the staff are very caring. I’ve made so many new friends.

I like everybody and they like me, I’m very fortunate.

There is so much close by. The buses are just around the corner, I can catch a bus wherever I need to go.

I like walking and the park behind the Maples is a great walk. I enjoy feeding the squirrels and I am sure they remember me. They wait for me and look for peanuts.

Walking on the waterfront and looking at the fish boats is something I really enjoy. If someone asked me, “Should I live at the Maples?” I’d talk to them and say “Come on in!”

Seniors Independent living in beautiful Steveston Village

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE A GREAT WAY TO LIVE

National Seniors Day and the International Connect with other men and share good Day of Older Persons is a chance for everyone to show their appreciation laughs while discussing hobbies, sports of seniors and their contributions to and philosophy. These sessions offer stimulating conversations on the second our community. Everyone is invited to celebrate with several free events to mark and fourth Friday of each month. the occasion. On October 1, visit Minoru Fri, Oct 11 and 25 .....................3:00–4:30 pm Centre for Active Living to: Free with Facility Pass or $4.20/Drop-in • View the annual Positive Aging FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS Campaign photo display.

Dine in a welcoming and inviting social • Drop in to Musical Interludes for a atmosphere with nutritious meals offered celebratory sing-a-long from 1:30 to at a reasonable price. Call 604-238-8450 3:00 pm. by 9:00 pm on the Wednesday prior • Drop in to the Meet and Greet with to the Friday Night Dinner to reserve Cynthia Sharp, the 2019 Writer-inmeal(s). Take out option also available.

Residence from 1:00 to 3:00pm. She Fri.................................................. 4:30–6:00 pm will read from some of her recent $9.00*/members, $11.75*/non-members works, share some sensory writing *plus 5% GST on all items techniques and host an informal FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE SOCIAL public conversation.

Come for dinner and stay for the fun • Learn about climate change and how during this weekly social. The first small changes can make a difference by Friday of the month is Karaoke with a this presentation by the Suzuki Elders dance social or special performance the from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Registration following weeks. Call 604-238-8450 or visit the centre for more details. required. Barcode #2746933.

Fri................................................. 6:00–8:00 pm ARTS $4.20/Drop-in

FITNESS

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A range of registered and drop-in fitness classes are offered at Minoru Centre for Active Living for seniors of all ages, fitness and skill levels. Find a full list of all fitness activities at minorucentre.ca/seniorprograms/seniors-fitness-and-wellness/

GRANDPARENTS AND KIDS

Play, create and dance together, and meet other grandparents and grandchildren in the community.

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Work on personal projects to further develop voice and style in these loosely structured, enriching and supportive studio sessions. All levels welcome. Suggested supply list available upon request.

Thu, Oct 31–Dec 12 ................. 3:30–5:30 pm $79.95/7 sess. (#2747252)

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Learn who is at risk, the warning signs and how healthy eating and physical activity can help prevent Type 2 Diabetes.

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Fri, Oct 30 ............................... 10:00–11:30 am Free/1 sess. (#2746848)

Explore climate change in BC and its impacts on all levels, and learn how small changes can make a difference. This session is presented by the Suzuki Elders in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation. Registration required.

Tue, Oct 8.................................. 7:00–8:00 pm Free/1 sess. (#2746936)

connect over a shared meal at this event hosted by Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives as part of the Relax, Recharge, Reset Caregiver Workshop Series. The cost of dinner is extra. Registration required.

Wed, Oct 11................................. 5:00–6:15 pm 1 sess. (#2747170) Wed, Oct 25................................ 5:00–6:15 pm WOODCARVING:INTRODUCTION 1 sess. (#2747174) Learn the fundamentals of this hands-on OUT TRIPS activity and develop skills in the use of Register for one or more leisurely day hand and power tools and how to use trips throughout Metro Vancouver, them safely and effectively. A $20 nonrefundable course supply fee is charged featuring fine dining, live theatre, festivals and more. Spaces are limited, so register at the time of registration.

Wed, Oct 19–26............ 10:00 am–3:00 pm early. Find a full list of trips and tours by visiting the centre or viewing the $255.00/2 sess. (#2747269) Parks, Recreation and Culture Guide at L ANGUAGES richmond.ca/guide.

Meet others and converse in these fun and interactive sessions. Pre-requisite: Must have a minimum basic knowledge of Spanish.

Wed, Oct 16–Nov 20.............12:30–2:00 pm $42.10/6 sess. (#2749290)

Dress up for this Halloween-inspired WRITER IN RESIDENCE: party complete with light refreshments, performances, dancing and a costumecontest.

SENSORY WRITING Thu, Oct 31.................................1:00–3:00 pm Learn innovative writing techniques that $12.00/1 sess. (#2745704) include interacting with natural objects to create imagery and inspiration to write VOLUNTEER short prose, or start a memoir. Sensory OPPORTUNITIES writing includes sight, sound, touch, smell and taste, using the five senses to engage Volunteers play an integral role at the centre. a reader's interest. Build writing skills using If interested in volunteering, contact Jacqui sensory details, explore why sensory words the Volunteer Coordinator at 604-238-8452 and imagery are so powerful, and take or joostergo@richmond.ca. writing from bland to brilliant. The final Available opportunities: celebration is Saturday, November 23 from • Tech Lab Tutor: Help seniors 1:00 to 3:00pm at the Cultural Centre. learn how to use their phones and/ Tue, Oct 8–Nov 19................... 1:00–3:00pm or tablets in one-on-one sessions. (#2753048) Schedule is flexible according to the volunteer’s availability.

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HEALTH, PEACE & GRATITUDE As we approach Thanksgiving, we focus on gratitude, reflecting, and appreciating moments, achievements, and people who make life so wonderful. We are grateful for our Verve communities that inspire and support seniors of all lifestyles, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, physically, and socially! October 1st to 7th is Active Aging Week and we’d like to invite curious seniors to come in for a visit or tour of our Richmond locations: Gilmore Gardens and Courtyard Gardens. Come check out an event or even an Osteofit class! It’s never too late to get active and build new habits.

Enjoy a vibrant social life! You are invited to upcoming events. Be sure to RSVP. At Courtyard Gardens

At Gilmore Gardens

Senior-Focused Activities and Events

Chair Yoga Class

OCTOBER 1ST - OCTOBER 7TH

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST FROM 1:30 - 2:30 PM

Scavenger Hunt for prizes, Computer Games,

Join instructor Lynn Walters for an engaging

Apps and Phone info sessions.

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Clothing Sale TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 FROM 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner and Entertainment with Sincerely Yours Duo

Carda Creations will be showcasing new fall clothes!

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Customers get what they want — or else It’s that time of year when the days get shorter and the craving for comfort food kicks in. With that in mind, the Richmond News is featuring a series of family-run, independent “greasy spoon” cafes, as nominated by our readers. At the end of the series, we’ll ask our readers to vote for which eatery deserves the News’ “Greasy Spoon Award.”

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“One week, we served 1,000 bowls of Persian soup; then about five days later, we did an event for about 300 people, all while running the café every day,” said Sama.

“If I don’t make my mushroom soup on a Friday, people will kill me.”

Suffice to say, whatever Zia Arfaee’s customers want, they will get…or else.

“We did an Irish and Iranian wedding once and we did haggis and Persian stews at another wedding — not in the same dish, though.”

And that, explained Iranian-born Arfaee, is the secret behind the success of Zia’s Café & Grill, which he runs with his son, Sama, in a little industrial estate, tucked in behind No. 6 and Cambie roads in east Richmond.

Zia’s seats about 34 — it’s hard to tell, as the café has two, long home-made wooden tables stretching down its middle, which wouldn’t look out of place in Urban Barn.

It ticks most of the “greasy spoon” cafe boxes, with its relatively humble fixtures and fitting, but there can’t be too many of its ilk that have Persian owners, who sprinkle their native cuisine onto the daily specials.

Indeed, as well as listening to their loyal breakfast and lunchtime customers, many of whom work in the tech or manufacturing industries in the aforementioned estate, the word “homemade” plays a huge role, said Arfaee.

“The food is always fresh and different. Tuesday is biryani, Wednesday is chicken teriyaki, Mondays and Thursdays are burger days. Some people come from Kitsilano for our burger and some people who used to work around here

Zia Arfaee (left) and his son, Sama, run the “greasy spoon” Zia’s Cafe & Grill in a small industrial estate close to No. 6 and Cambie roads. Above, right, Zia is particularly proud of his Persian kabobs and, below right, his home-made burgers, both of which are only served on particular days. Alan Campbell photo come back,” added Arfaee, who took over the running of the café in 2012.

“Even the regular specials change a little bit. No matter what the special is on one day, if there is any left over, you won’t see it on the menu the next day. The leftover goes home and becomes dinner.

“But most days we completely sell out of our special.”

Sama said they have about 40 items rotating around the specials menu and it’s usually, “whatever people ask for. Someone might ask us for lasagna tomorrow. So we go and buy the ingredients...”

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There isn’t a single day, said Zia, that “I leave here and don’t go to the shops for ingredients.

“Lots of places, they open the cooler and see cod sitting there for three days and call it a ‘catch of the day’ special. Not us.”

Looking across the café at the two, long wooden tables, Sama told how he had watched a YouTube video of such tables being made and suggested to his dad they give it a go, to save some money.

However, Zia butted in, saying, “(Sama) comes up with the idea, shows me the video and then he has a shoulder problem.”

The pair also run a very busy catering operation “on the side,” doing weddings with Indian food, Italian food and, of course, Persian cuisine.

“As long as they come and enjoy the food and the service and as long as they’re thinking about us, they can call us what they like.”

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A 1,000-foot-long mural has brought new life to Richmond’s Cultural Centre.

Encircling the building is Continuum, a tapestry-like mural painted

by Vancouver-based visual artists Richard Tetrault and Jerry Whitehead, who have collaborated on multiple projects together.

The mural wraps around the building, and is the first major public art to be commissioned as part of the city’s Community Mural Program.

The building no longer resembles a beige “sarcophagus,” (stone coffin) as it was once described to the artists by a Richmond resident, said Tetrault.

“It didn’t really look like a cultural centre from the outside,” said Tetrault, “it was kind of ambiguous in its nondescript colouring. So, our overall vision was to make a tapestry-like design that would really express (that it was a) cultural centre without having to read it

somewhere.”

ing’s architecture.

The mural is designed as one continuous piece depicting the four seasons, in some spaces using abstract, colour-blocked designs, while other spaces are filled with the multicultural iconography of Richmond, including strawberries, fish hooks, salmon and lanterns.

While some muralists prefer to project their designs onto the work surface, Tetrault and Whitehead use a series of over 20 large cardboard stencils that one of the artists holds against the wall as the other paints.

Richard Tetrault and Jerry Whitehead stand in front of the summer portion of their new mural. Kirsten Clarke photo

The activity of the centre is represented as well, said Tetrault, who previously designed a mural at Storeys and has displayed his works in galleries around Richmond.

“For example, the library is represented with a large book with images coming out of it, and that recurs in a couple different locations.

There’s also a musical element (to the design) because music is a big part of the (centre’s) programming,” said Tetrault.

Other designs, such as pottery and a fantastical beast on the southeastern corner of the centre, were designed by young Richmondites through the mural’s public consultation in August.

The mural also incorporates First Nations traditions, explained Whitehead, who himself is Cree.

In Indigenous culture, summer is always to the south, winter to the north; spring is to the east, and fall, to the west. The cyclical nature of the design is also drawn from Indigenous traditions.

artist selection, explained Adams, with local professional artists, arts professionals and community representatives all competing for the opportunity to enliven the cultural centre.

And as the seasons progress around the building, the colours of the columns surrounding the structure change to reflect them.

Tetrault said that he and Whitehead were “really honoured” to win the city’s competition.

The cultural centre’s mural marks the launch of the Richmond’s community mural program, endorsed by council in July said Clay Adams, the city’s spokesperson.

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According to Tetrault, his main modus operandi for painting murals is community engagement, where the art can hold a strong sense of place, time and identity in the community, as well as working to integrate the mural into a build-

While the two artists might have their own styles — Whitehead prefers bold, primary colours while Tetrault prefers more earthy tones — they work seamlessly together, allowing the mural to progress somewhat organically.

“We really just stand back and look at (the mural) and see how it’s progressing,” said Tetrault. “Every day, we just conceptualize it right at the start and then we just intuitively seem to work well together.

And that comes from working many hundreds of hours together on other projects.”

The mural will be unveiled Saturday, Sept. 28 as part of Richmond Culture Days. The event starts at 10:50 a.m., with a tour by Tetrault and Whitehead at 11:45 a.m.

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During Culture Days, Shin will host a free painting class which anyone can join — no skills or experience is needed.

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She believes that everyone has an artist inside of them because “we learn how to draw before we can write.”

Local artist, Emily Shin, was ecstatic when a call came in telling her she was one of 10 ambassadors selected to help promote BC Culture Days, a provincewide event, which will be held on Sept. 27 to 29.

“Art is a really interesting thing because you are expressing yourself — it’s like a perspective,” said Shin. “People who look at your art, they can feel what you’re feeling too and it’s really beautiful when you can communicate through a piece of art.”

BC Culture Days’ ambassador program gave $1,000 to each of the selected ambassadors for the event’s 10th anniversary as well as a three-month mentorship program.

The self-taught artist was given the opportunity to choose her own mentor and has since been under the guidance of Lorraine Wellman, who is vice-president of the Richmond Artist Guild.

“I immediately said Lorraine because she is the one that brought me into the guild and she is the one that gave me all the opportunities to exhibit my work

Emily Shin is a cultural ambassador.

ValerieLeungphoto and connect with the community,” said Shin.

The mentorship program with Wellman required her to spend around seven hours a month, for three months, learning how to improve her art style.

And she wants to encourage people to participate in art because it’s for everyone and not just for artists.

“I think my ultimate goal is to influence people as an artist. I’ve been through a lot and I see myself growing as an artist, I want people to know sometimes you just need to give your all and be confident.”

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As a Feast Ambassador, Bhullar said he’s ready to pull up to the Feast table to promote the wide variety of culinary treats Richmond has to offer.

In fact, Richmond’s diverse Asian cuisine is one of the things the home town boy misses most when he’s travelling — which he does a lot.

Tourism Richmond is the latest organization to join Feast, a month-long celebration of Asian cuisine in Richmond.

“I hope more people will enjoy food they haven’t experienced yet,” said Bhullar, adding that dining out is a great way to connect with the local community.

A 32-day-long dining festival kicks off Oct. 18 and aims to showcase local businesses that have put Richmond on the culinary map.

“Sitting down and eating together, then we get to know each other and become friends.”

“We want to let more people know Richmond is one of North America’s best places for Asian food. And the event could help us continue Nancy Small to tell stories about the highly regarded food scene in Richmond,” said Nancy Small, CEO of Tourism Richmond.

This is the second year of the event hosted by Richmond News and Hamazaki Wong Marketing Group, and the first time Tourism Richmond has been a partner.

Feast (from the words “food” and “east”) will feature a variety of Asian restaurants specializing in everything from traditional old-school dishes to cutting-edge fusion creations.

Each of the businesses featured in the festival will curate unique, affordable menus and at least one signature dish.

Small said the aim of the festival is to not only promote Asian dining in general, but help make Asian cuisines more accessible to people who might not be aware of what they should eat.

“With the help of a set menu, guests and visitors could go to these restaurants and try something they haven’t tried before.”

Brodie, a board member of SUCCESS, KPU and Richmond Hospital, is also a Feast ambassador.

Brodie said promoting these restaurants isn’t a hard sell for her. In fact, introducing her friends to specialty dishes from different Asian restaurants is something she does as a matter of course.

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In 1977, Brodie immigrated to Richmond from California.

She now plays host to visitors from all over the world. But, for Brodie, it’s not just about the food. Exposure to authentic Asian dishes, also helps foster a deeper understanding of different cultures.

“I have never seen a festival like Asian Feast anywhere in the U.S. People of all ages are welcome to join us.”

Besides, Brodie added, there’s no better way to boost your mood than good food, good friends and a sense of cultural connection.

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“I am not a picky eater, and I love all types of food. I have joined the Vancouver Dine Out before and found many eaters’ faces were lit up with joy after taking a few bites of the dish,” said Li.

Nickels Custom Cabinets was founded in a Richmond garage on Graybar Road in 1979, which Nickel, 60, had convinced his father, Peter, to help him build.

“In many ways it seems just like yesterday,” said Nickel in a press release.

Since then, the company has spent the last four decades making furniture-quality cabinetry, and Nickel credits this success to his family and 80 employees.

“Without the support of my wife Sue and my family, and the team of dedicated employees, we would not be where we are today,” said Nickel.

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The company will be celebrating its 40th birthday on Thursday at 5 p.m. and invites customers and Richmondites to join.

The event will not only feature specialty Asian food.

Sonny Li, CEO of Old Abbey Ales Brewery, will create a Feast-labelled beer for the event.

This year, the festival has collaborated with five local celebrities, who also happen to be foodies. Arjan Bhullar, Christine Brodie, Dr. Timothy Hsia, Fred Lee and Deborah Moore will form Feast’s Ambassador Program.

Dieter Nickel is reflecting on the past this week as his company approaches its 40th birthday.

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For more details or if you are interested in participating in the festival, visit AsianFeast.ca or contact Alex Ma at 604-353-4093.

Nickels Cabinets will also be unveiling their updated corporate logo and newly-renovated showroom, 6760 Graybar Rd.

First Porsche Now pops up in Aberdeen Valerie Leung VLEUNG@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

One thing that Richmond is not short on is expensive cars, but Porsche fans and owners can visit a new design-based popup store which is the first retail outlet in the world to showcase the new Porsche Now design.

The store, located below Aberdeen Square, is also the only location in Canada to offer exclusive Porsche brand products like sportswear and fashion, timepieces, eyewear, electronics and luggage.

Customers can build their own Porsche “based on their individual be-

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The “design centre” also hosts a Porsche Augmented Reality (AR) visualizer as well as 3D mapping and interactive projection technology.

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For the first time in six years Phil Alalouf is not behind the Greater Vancouver Canadians Major Midget hockey team’s bench but that hardly means he is no longer involved in the district rep program.

Alalouf has taken the role of general manager to oversee the three teams that are now under the Canadians’ umbrella.

“I still remember when the B.C. Major Midget League was officially announced 15 years ago and I asked the (then B.C. Hockey president) how far behind was a similar Bantam league. The response was they just couldn’t do that to the minor hockey associations,” chuckled Alalouf. “Now look where we are.”

The Major Bantam League’s pilot season will feature eight regional teams from across the province playing a 30-game regular season, in addition to the Showcase Weekends. The player fee, that includes travel cost and off-ice training, is $6,290 for every team.

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their junior careers.

“The mandate was to provide parents a more affordable yet competitive alternative to help kids get recognized to play at the next level,” added Alalouf.

Now the goal is providing a threeor-four year development program for players to be identified and excel at junior.

The academy route is so established now that it may take some time for the Major Bantam League to gain some traction. It’s rare these days to find any top WHL Bantam Draft picks that have not come from an academy program. However, B.C. Hockey’s Major Midget League has been a favourable destination for players looking for a year of transition before embarking on

The Canadians roster in the 201617 season featured Sasha Mutala and Henry Rybinski who were both selected in June’s NHL Entry Draft.

“My biggest concern was making sure there was a level of consistency across the three teams. Our Major Midget team is well-established with a rich history and the other two have the same expectations,” continued Alalouf. “My easiest job was probably finding the three head coaches.”

Alalouf added he is very happy at how the Major Bantam team has

come together. They have rolled through pre-season play with a perfect record under Vancouver Northwest Giants alumni Adam Nugent-Hopkins, brother of Edmonton Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.

The Richmond Olympic Oval has been the Major Midget team’s home for a number of years. Alalouf is pleased the facility will accommodate all three teams this coming season, including two private dressing rooms.

“Last year it was tough enough just getting a couple of 9 p.m. ice times for our Minor Midget team. But this year the Oval has really come to the party for B.C. Hockey, recognizing this is a high performance program using a high performance building.”

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It’s been a sizzling September on the soccer pitch for Montana Leonard. The fourth-year standout at the University of Calgary is a big reason why the Dinos are unbeaten on the season (11-0-1) and in conference play (5-0-1). The McMath graduate scored conference-leading seventh goal of the season in Calgary’s 5-0 win over Lethbridge on Sunday. She is one goal away from matching her career high with still eight conference games remaining plus the playoffs. The News is proud to recognize Montana as athlete of the month for September.

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Rob Stark has launched a new chapter of his athletic career and he has a whole bunch of gold medals to show for it.

the Games a year earlier in Cranbrook where he won the same events and also captured the high jump, along with a silver in the javelin.

The longtime Education Assistant at General Currie Elementary School and volunteer community coach has returned from the recent 55+ BC Games in Kelowna with five gold medals.

Stark served as coach with Richmond Girls Soccer for about 20 years, initially taking his daughter through the program then continuing on with other teams. He also has been a longtime volunteer with the General Currie track and field program each spring.

Competing in the 55-59 age group, the 57-year-old Stark captured the long jump, triple jump, 50 and 100 metre events. All were in new personal best performances. He was also part of the winning 4x100 relay team.

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He kept active playing adult soccer and ball hockey leagues but once that was over he was looking for a new challenge.

“I thought after that team

stuff, what am I going to do with myself?” reflected Stark.

“My dad went to the Games many years ago in badminton and I thought I was going to that. It was about four years ago I decided to get back into competitive shape. I was kind of a fit guy already but to compete I needed to do more.”

Stark joined Shift and Lift Fitness for weight training then began running regularly on Minoru Park each spring.

All the success has him thinking about expanding his schedule in 2020. There is a World Masters Games in Toronto and Kamloops is hosting the +55 Canada Games.

Rob Stark Regardless, he knows he will be back at the B.C. Games next year which happen to be taking place in Richmond.

Unbeaten Sockeyes & Wolf Pack collide tonight It may still be September but don’t tell that to the Richmond Sockeyes and North Vancouver Wolf Pack.

The last two unbeaten teams in the Pacific Junior Hockey League will collide at Minoru

Arenas tonight (7 p.m.) and both have looked dominant in doing so.

The Sockeyes ran their record to 6-0-0 by scoring five unanswered goals in the third period last Friday in an 8-3 road win over the Ridge Meadows Flames. The result came 24 hours after a 5-1 victory at Minoru against the Grandview Steelers.

The defending champion Wolf Pack now sit 7-0-0 after crushing the Flames 14-2 last Saturday in North Vancouver.

What’s scary is Ridge Meadows (5-3-0) still owns the third

best record in the PJHL despite surrendering 22 goals in two nights. The Sockeyes and Wolf Pack just seemed to be that much better than everyone else with the four head-to-head battles likely going a long way to determine top spot in the league.

Richmond has impressive depth up front and that firepower has been evident since opening night.

Head coach Brent Reusch has rookie Garrett Wicks playing with veterans Marcus Pantazis and Michael ArakiYoung. The trio looked terrific

last week, combining for 12 points in the two wins.

Araki-Young led the way against the Flames with five points, including a hat trick.

Wicks had three assists and Pantazis added a goal and a helper.

Two of Araki-Young’s goals came in a two-minute span early in the third period, breaking a 3-3 deadlock.

Jack McMillan, Ryleigh Anderson and Noah Kelly also scored in the period. Craig Schouten rounded out the scoring with Jacob Stone making 31 savest.

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(2) To consider, and if thought fit, to approve a special resolution to remove the President of the Association. The special resolution for consideration is as follows: “WHEREAS: A. The Board of Directors of the Association has lost confidence in the President, Carolyn Hart and has asked her to resign.

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