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Union solidarity now part of Ikea dispute Teamsters want picket-crossing workers axed from Richmond store BY PHILIP RAPHAEL

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The business of exporting coal and its potential effects on communities and environment along rail and shipping routes will be front and centre at a town hall-style meeting in Steveston Thursday night. It’s a subject For a that has been video pressing on Erika of Dr. Frank Koenig-Workman’s James mind for a while. She’s watched as a proposal has moved ahead to use Surrey Fraser Docks — across from south eastern tip of Annacis Island — as a transfer point for coal mined in the Powder Basin area of Wyoming and Montana.

The coal will be transported by called the Richmond Coal Awareness rail to Surrey, barged along the Fraser Town Hall Meeting. River’s south “It’s disconarm past certing to know “It’s disconcerting to Steveston to that this may be a secondary my know that this may be something transfer facilchildren will have something my children to deal with when ity on Texada Island, then they are adults,” will have to deal with...” said shipped in deep the mother of — Erika Koenig-Workman three young boys. sea tankers to markets in “There just China. seems to be a lot of changes coming to The potential fallout from coal dust the Lower Mainland all at once, what is what prompted Koenig-Workman, with possible shifts in the ALR, the jet a Steveston resident, to organize fuel shipping proposal, and now coal Thursday’s two-hour long gathering shipments.” see Trips page 4 at the Steveston Community Centre

The labour disruption at Ikea’s Richmond location is expected to stretch through the Christmas season as the union and company remain at odds over contract details and the fate of a group of unionized workers who crossed the picket lines and returned to work. Anita Dawson, with Teamsters Local 213, which represents the 350 employees who have been without work since mid-May, said last week’s offer from the company did not satisfy issues surrounding wages, benefits and work guarantees. Plus, the union is insisting those 35 former union members who went back to work at the Richmond store not be permitted to remain there once an agreement is struck. “We don’t want them back in Richmond in a union capacity, and since there aren’t that many management jobs there, the logical thing is they would have to go to (Ikea’s) Coquitlam store,” Dawson said. The 35 workers who crossed the picket line were expelled from the union following a hearing in June. Dawson said there are varying degrees of punishment the union could mete out, which includes suspensions and fines. Expulsion from the union was chosen because those members failed to take part in the union’s hearings to defend themselves, plus crossing the picket line was not a solitary incident. “The fact is these people decided to repeatedly cross the picket line. When they signed on to work here, they knew they were entering a union environment, and one of the conditions was being a union member,” Dawson said. Meanwhile, Ikea officials stated they fully support those who returned to work. “Ikea respects its employees’ legal right to work, whether or not they are an actual union member, and is committed to protect employees to the fullest extent of the law,” stated company spokesperson Madeleine Löwenborg-Frick in a press release. “It is not acceptable to the company that any employee should be terminated for returning to work.”

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nspiration can spring from just about anywhere — even those potentially dark valleys in life where a gleam of optimism is unlikely to shine through. Charlotte Diamond is certainly living proof of that. Diagnosed with breast cancer last October the longtime children’s entertainer used the challenge of regaining her health to pen an inspiring poetic story that paralleled her experiences of enduring chemotherapy treatments. For a The result video of was The Lion Diamond Who Lost His perform- Mane, a piece ing Diamond is beginning to perform as she resumes her live shows which included a date at Playhouse Theatre in Vancouver Sunday, and a return to the very familiar stage at Lansdowne Centre on Dec. 15 for her 17th Holiday Delight Concert. “I love doing local shows and staying in touch with people in Richmond,” said Diamond, 68, who is known world wide for her music, songs and inspirational messages of a love for life which resonates with wee toddlers right up to grandparents. It was the same resplendent approach Diamond maintained when a scheduled mammogram delivered the fateful news 14 months ago. “I wasn’t expecting anything,” she said. “I hadn’t detected a lump. It was just my normal check up, and they found it. And I am so glad they did.” Faced with the cold, hard facts from her doctor that she would require surgery and chemotherapy, Diamond decided to take a stand. “I said to myself I am going to fight it. I’m going to be as strong as I can, and do everything I can,” she said. “So, I became very dedicated to finding out everything I could do to fight cancer and help deal with the treatments so they would not bother me as much.” About a month after being diag-

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Charlotte Diamond, the popular children’s singer and performer was diagnosed with breast cancer last October. The experience inspired her to pen a poetic story that could help children and families going through a similar situation, while also teaching about the value of friendship.

nosed, Diamond had a lumpectomy. But in her own indomitable way she had tweaked the surgery schedule for a week’s delay to make sure she was able to perform at Lansdowne Centre the week before undergoing the knife. Then, about a month after the operation she was back on stage. “You know what it is? It comes from not wanting to disappoint the public and families you know were looking forward to that show,” she said. “And maybe it’s a trade off, because I feed from that. I am nourished by working with the public, having them sing and seeing them dance, watching parents hug their kids unconditionally.” That was last December. Heading into 2013 Diamond decided to finally slow down, can-

celed shows and focused her efforts on getting well again. Then in late February, inspiration struck, just as she was entering her second round of chemotherapy. The Lion Who Lost His Mane was born. “I wrote it on the day that they buzz cut my hair, because it was starting to fall out,” Diamond said. “Lion’s fur falls out, too. And he moans and groans about losing the source of his pride,” she added, starting to animatedly tell the story with a small, stuffed lion toy. “But a variety of fellow animals make him see beyond that. “Giraffe tells him, it’s not so bad. We can take boughs from the trees and cover the patches up. Hyena says he can find some feathers. The birds tell him they will build a nest to keep his head warm.”

But the crucial part comes when a pair of vultures reassure Lion, telling him they have been bald all their lives and Lion’s fur will eventually grow back. My name is Lion, I’m proud of my Roar, Although, I don’t have a mane anymore. It will grow back, ‘though it may take time, And I am most proud of these good friends of mine!” Later that night as he slept on his bed, The nest from the birds brought warmth to his head, He was no longer afraid of not being the same, “A Lion is a Lion even without his mane!” see Story page 4

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Continued from page 1 Surrey Fraser Docks submitted a project permit application in 2012 to Port Metro Vancouver to develop a coal transfer facility that would initially handle up to four million metric tonnes annually. The proposal is to initially ship coal down the river in 284-foot-long by 72-footwide barges roughly once a day — 320 trips during the first year. In years two to five, the number of trips down the river is planned to double to 640. Year six would see it double again to 1,280 trips, moving eight million tonnes of coal. Each trip would be made by one barge pulled by a tug. One of those opposing the plan is Dr. Frank James, a medical health officer for Washington State’s San Juan County and professor of public health at the University of Washington. A video of James will be shown at Thursday’s meeting, along with presentations by Stephanie Smith from the group Communities and Coal, and aquatic ecologist

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on eel grass, which is used by herring to lay their eggs. A fine layer of coal dust on the water can screen out sunlight and reduce the growth of herring-bearing eel grass, causing a detrimental effect on the food chain starting with salmon feeding on herring, and then orcas who feed on salmon. What James is calling for is an independent environmental assessment so the public can make an objective decision on where they stand on the issue. Koenig-Workman said the intent of the evening is not to bash Port Metro Vancouver, which serves as both the regulatory body and landlord in the proposal. (The dual role has many concerned about a conflict of interest.) Rather, the meeting is designed to “stimulate discussion on a matter that’s important to the health of people,” she said, ahead of the Dec. 17 deadline for public input on an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) conducted by Fraser Surrey Docks. Once the guest speakers are done, the audience will have an opportunity to ask questions. Thursday night’s town hall meeting starts at 7 p.m. inside the Steveston Community Centre (4111 Moncton Street).

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Continued from page 3 “The beauty of the story is it can be a children’s tale, enjoyed by a family where maybe a father or mother is going through cancer,” Diamond said. “But the main idea is that your friends are the main source of your pride. They are the connection that will keep you going.” That’s what Diamond did with her back up musician, Bob Wishinski, who she had been friends with for 35 years. She had encouraged him during his own cancer battle, one that was diagnosed prior to her own. “I think both of us thought we had time in the bank, because right up to the day before Bob passed away this April, I was asking him if he was going to do the children’s festival with me,” Diamond said. Heading into this Christmas holiday season and her scheduled shows, Diamond has a heightened sense of anticipation — almost a craving to be centre stage once again. “It’s a celebration not only of the holiday season being with our families, but a celebration that my treatments are finished and now I can concentrate on getting better,” she said. It was also time to tell her story of perseverance, something her family encouraged her to do only when the time was right. “I wanted to do what I could to help out other people who were going through the same thing with their families. I wanted to help give them the courage.” And the best way to accomplish that was to start performing once again. “My music, my creativity, and my reaching out to parents, teaching them to have more fun with their kids —that has always been part of what I do,” she said. “I can still do that. And I want to do that. “Today feels like a new chapter.”

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t would be impossible to find someone as universally revered as former South African president Nelson Mandela. With his death, the bright light of a moral titan has been dimmed. Mandela’s legacy is vast and complex. Born into a royal family whose power had been cast aside by colonial waves, Mandela learned early the skills of political tactics and diplomacy. They coloured his years as a revolutionary fired by a need for justice, and later as a statesman who practised the art of compromise. Overcoming hatred for his oppressors to lead South Africa out of apartheid to a modern democracy remains an astonishing triumph. Hatred, he once said, was not an emotion a leader can afford. It would be wrong, however, to see Mandela as a saint or a Gandhi. He never renounced violence as a sometimes necessary tool against injustice. He was shrewd, learning Afrikaans in prison and learning about his oppressors before embracing them. Pragmatism drove his policy of reconciliation. While he was later criticized for giving away too much to the economic power brokers, Mandela knew forgiveness was the only way forward for his tortured nation. He moved from revolutionary to statesman with dignity and grace. For all of his complexity, he towers above most political leaders. He will be remembered and admired for his moral strength, his fearlessness in the face of those who would crush him and his refusal to turn away from wrongs and suffering. They are qualities we should all continue to strive for.

CHOICE WORDS

Fantasy wishes for Christmas The Editor, In that Santa Claus is a fantasy figure, I feel a need to compile a list of fantasy (much dreamed about, but never attainable) wishes that I would ask him to satisfy on Christmas morning. They are as follows: ! All those who believe racism, ethnocentricity, misogyny and the exploitation of others for personal gain are justifiable wake up Christmas morning and realize how truly wrong they are. ! Those who see nothing wrong with cruelty perpetrated on animals suddenly discover the capacity for compassion and empathy. ! We stop engaging in conflicts, wars and the killing of each other simply because we need to prove how much better, bigger, stronger, more nationalistic, more powerful and more righteous we are than everyone else. ! We discover an enlightened sense of sufficiency before our passion for unchecked consumption fully and irrevocably undermines our quality of life on this planet. ! We finally grasp the fact the gap between the haves and have-nots needs to be reduced rather than widened if we are to maintain any degree of stability and civility. ! We come to our senses and recognize we need to concentrate more on preserving that which nurtures our very existence — the natural environment — and less on developing new technologies and better electronic toys. I am hoping my New Year’s resolutions will not be as much a fantasy as these wishes, but, time will tell! Ray Arnold Richmond

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Alternatives needed in jet fuel issue As the calendar rushes forward to the Dec. 24 expected deadline to announce environmental approval of a jet fuel facility on the Fraser River’s south arm, the province should stop and take a look at other options. The one I’m hoping will be considered is locating a secure, fuel tanker receiving area along Sturgeon Banks, and away from the more environmentally sensitive south arm that encompasses Steveston and the Reifel bird sanctuary across the water in South Delta. I understand progress is not something that can be stopped. And as a seasoned traveller, it would be hypocritical of me to suggest a project increasing the delivery of aviation fuel to YVR be abandoned. So, where should a fuel pipeline go that would feed the anticipated increase in air traffic through our airport? Allowing tankers to ply the water’s of the Fraser’s south arm to a massive tank farm on the shoreline near Silver City and a nearby condo development is not the best alternative. Why? Simply put, it is a proven fact containment booms — such as those used in the event of a fuel or oil spill — cannot do their job in flowing water.

Loren Slye ON THE SLYE

And that’s exactly the environment we have along the south arm which is, let’s not forget, one of the most important salmon routes in the world. Since spills are inevitable, it makes little sense to consider this to be the best place for the facility. Plus, something called the “wall” is a pretty good reason to look elsewhere. The “wall” is a situation that can take place during the spring freshet when an increased flow of water comes down the river and empties in the strait. What can result is a wall of water and rogue waves that may rise as high as 20 feet in the strait just off the west dyke. I have experiencedº first-hand what that represents. And it could be a significant hazard for vessels laden with fuel making their way to the mouth of the south arm. The “wall” has been responsible for numerous tragedies over the years, marking the waters in the area as some of the most treacherous along the coast.

Better the government turn down this project where it is being proposed and consider alternatives. The one I think is most feasible would be located along Sturgeon Banks, just off Sea Island. There, a series of weirs could allow numerous tankers to gather and pipe the fuel five or so kilometres to the existing storage area north of the airport. So, in the event of a spill, containment efforts would be more effective since the weirs, or gates, would protect the waters and limit the flow. That way, the environment would be better protected, YVR can have a better supply of fuel for its customer airlines, and the economic engine that is the airport can continue providing the benefits to Richmond, the province, and beyond. In the meantime, there’s the question of Port Metro Vancouver — which is overseeing the steady increase in industrialization of the Fraser River — and who it answers to. When it has so much affect on local communities, perhaps it should have better representation on its board. But maybe that’s a topic for a future column. Longtime Steveston resident Loren Slye is a dedicated community volunteer and a member of numerous local organizations.

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Relieve the taxpayer, council The Editor, Re: “Tax bid beaten down,” News, Dec. 4. For those councillors who voted against a 1.96 per cent property tax increase for 2014 because they felt the reserve needed a top up — think again. The one per cent difference apparently equates to $1.74 million. It’s reported that 2013 will provide an expected, ridiculous $6.7 million surplus (over taxation), double last year’s insane surplus. Rather than directing this money to a wish list for various department spending, council could cover the one per cent “reserve” contribution for the next three years, providing taxpayers with some welcome relief. But, of course,

this logic would have a dramatic impact on this administration’s huge appetite for spending. This administration had a similar opportunity to provide taxpayer relief when the oval was in its early planning stage. The adjoining property sale brought in more than a $100 million windfall to the city. Council gave a brief thought to eliminate the one per cent top up for the year, but the greedy group realized it would cut into their spending habits, so tough luck taxpayer. This administration has consistently run surpluses (over taxation) for more than 20 years, which could have easily been used to reduce the annual tax hike by one per cent each year.

The Editor, Re: “Running out of puff?” News, Dec. 6. I’m writing to encourage neighbours in B.C. and all Canadians to continue the good fight to end discrimination towards humans who use the plant cannabis. The majority of North Americans support ending this discrimination, and the day will come when the injustice is over. As a Colorado citizen who helped re-legalize cannabis for sick citizens over a decade ago, and completely re-legalize the plant a year ago, I can assure Canadians, the vile ignorance will end. Stan White Colorado

Can someone explain why we give hefty bonuses to BC Ferries and BC Hydro executives for not doing well? Bonuses are a reward to

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Taxpayers should be asking if this strategy is intentional or are the bean counters just that incompetent? A recent report advises the city is spending $3.2 million on various projects, the funding, of which, comes from a previous budget surplus (over taxation). Another two years of possible “reserve” top up. Councillors, if you don’t get your spending habits under control, you will have a hard time trying to convince me that you are unable to provide taxpayers with a one per cent tax relief most years. Your over taxation more than covers the top up each year and should rightfully be returned to us. Barry Black Richmond

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Give the gift of taxes this Christmas season The giving season is of the list, having the highest percentage of poor children in upon us and luckily we De know who to give to. Since Metro Vancouver, about one Whalen two reports on child poverty in four. — Richmond Children First’s Go to any one of the “It’s Not Fair” and First Call’s weekly community meals report card — were released and count the children. Look recently, we know we should at your child’s classroom, or SOCIAL JUSTICE be supporting Richmond’s visit the local playground and poorest families. think about it. They both state Richmond is at the top We’ve all read the stats. Some people

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“Are we there yet?” This commonly-heard kid quip pops into my mind, a memory from days gone by when we traveled with our five children via minivan. Was that really two decades ago? Although I love the empty nest thing, I’m hoping that, one day, I’ll hear those inquisitive words again from a few grandkids. Who knows when that’ll happen — our next generation seems to be super slow in coming! “What’s our ETA to Big White, Mom?”

wrinkled maps, there are two things I can still count on. Whenever we plan a family holiday, all five of our adult offspring (and their significant tag-alongs) are on board. And if it’s to a mountain resort that offers a line-up of winter wonders, they’re ecstatic! Big White Ski Resort, just an hour’s drive from sunny Kelowna, appeases all our vacationing whims. Seven annual metres (24.5 feet) of champagne powder blanket its heavenly terrain, and 118 runs funnel down to a village that boasts the most ski in/ski out lodging in BC. We’d been able to scout out the options ahead of time and through Central Reservations pre-book two units at Sundance. “Sweet suite!” our youngest declares, after checking in. We all agree. The craftsman-style gems boast all the primal perks and while snuggled up to the Bullet PHOTO BY BRENT CASSIE Chair, the slopes are just a glide away. Ski in/ski out accommodation dots the hillside at sunset. The village boasts the most But with very little daylight left, we ski in/ski out lodging in B.C. zero in on the action just footsteps away. As well as a Kids Zone, there’s a line-up Snow Ghost Express will take us above a number of corduroy cruisers. for our adult brood. the tree line,” Don explains, as we ride the That’s the great thing about Big White Two of our fitness buffs head for the high-speed quad. “And from there we’ll — there’s always an easy way out, so that workout room and steam bath. A few have lots of alpine terrain.” a family like ours, with varying ages and others check out the mega screen in We soon find out this knowledgeable ability, can enjoy skiing together. Sundance Theatre. We make a beeline for guide is true to his word. The vast powder During our two days of downhill, there the outdoor pool and hot tubs. And the heavens are scored by a network of trails are no lengthy line-ups and no need for rest take the free gondola ride down to and dotted with winterized snow crowd control — just that epic interior Happy Valley, where they skate on ghosts. powder, topped off with personable serCanada’s highest Olympic-size ice And from every scenic perch vice. For rink, scale the 60-foot Ice Tower that Don escorts us to, we’re On the final night, we celebrate fammore and slide down the Mega Snow ily togetherness over a fabulous meal. photos given a run-down of our downhill Coaster tube park. options and a Monashee panAnd though it’s perfectly paired with a Big White’s blessings continue orama. fine Okanagan wine, Emily refrains from to unfold the next morning when One son eventually breaks indulging. we wake to a dusting of virgin fresh away from the group to ascend the T-bar, “We’d like to give a toast,” Jeff affirms, beneath bluebird skies. and two others snake their way through raising his glass. “Here’s to Big White and To gain a better sense of this resort’s big families,” he continues, while smiling wooded glades to the base of Gem Lake magnitude we join up with Don, one of at his wife. “And here’s to grandchildren, Express. the resort’s complimentary Snow Hosts, one which is finally on the way.” We’re surprised our hot dog daughter, who provides us with an overview while Travel Writers’ Tales is an independent Emily, and her husband, Jeff, don’t tag leading the way. With 16 lifts and 2,765 travel article syndicate that offers profesalong with either. Usually, they take on ski-able acres (1,147 hectares), there’s a sionally written travel articles to newspaeverything from vertical chutes to mogul lot of groundwork to cover! per editors and publishers. To check out minefields. Instead, they join us slower “Both this Ridge Rocket and adjacent pokes, and with Don in the lead, we enjoy more, visit www.travelwriterstales.com.

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The Minoru Place Activity Centre (Seniors Centre) hosts its Christmas dinner on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7660 Minoru Gate. Enjoy a traditional turkey din-

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The Hamilton Community Centre hosts Brunch with Santa on Saturday, Dec.

14 from 10:15-11:45 a.m. at the community centre, 5140 Smith Dr. The event includes brunch, activities, entertainment and a visit from Santa. Space is limited, so register at the community centre. Tickets are $9 per person

and a parent needs to attend. For more information, call 604-718-8055. The Thompson Community Association hosts Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

at 5151 Granville Ave. Tickets are $10 per child, $6 per adult and includes breakfast, a child gift, crafts and entertainment. Space is limited. Call 604-238-8422 to register or visit www.richmond. ca/thompson.

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COMMUNITYForMATTERS the good of our community

HAYERS HONOUR TRADITION OF GIVING AND FUND MEDICAL EDUCATION

pholding a tradition of giving has been at the heart of giving back to the community for Richmond residents, Balbir and Rajvinder Hayer. “My father was always saying rather than spending money on entertainment and throwing parties or other things, put it towards good causes,” says Balbir. “He always did, and we try to do the same,” he says.

As longtime donors to Richmond Hospital Foundation—nearly two decades—the Hayers followed that example early on and today they take novel approaches to saving and making donations. “We don’t take vacations every year like other people,” says Rajvinder. smiling. Instead, each year, they set aside a portion of their savings for annual vacations and donate it to charity. “We’ve been doing that for years now,” she says. Part of those savings recently enabled them to make a large donation to Richmond Hospital Foundation for a continuing education fund for the medical team here. “The service we have received has always been excellent. I think society takes our health care for grant-

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ed. But they don’t have enough funding to be able to receive more training and education. They need an opportunity to be able to learn the latest techniques and treatments.” The education fund at Richmond Hospital is a new fund established for continuing education for doctors, nurses and allied health care professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dieticians and diagnostic imaging technicians. The new fund not only beneﬁts education here to improve local health care, it also helps to attract and retain the best and brightest health care professionals when they choose where to work. Born in India, Balbir and Rajvinder emigrated separately to Canada. In 1977 they met each other and married that year. Balbir started his own career working as a janitor. In 1978 aided by Rajvider, Balbir struck out on his own to establish Convenience Building Maintenance Ltd., in Richmond. Over the years, together they steadily grew the business and built it up to where it stands today with nearly 60 employees And as the business grew, Balbir and Rajvinder raised three daughters: Kironjit Sandhu, Sharon Gill, Namrita Hayer and now

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have three grandchildren, two of whom were born at Richmond Hospital. The Hayers’ support is not only longstanding, it’s personal. “We’ve had some very close experiences with Richmond Hospital,” says Rajvinder. In the 1990s the Hayers relied on Richmond Hospital to help treat and care for Balbir’s father and mother during illnesses they experienced and their eventual passing. More recently, Rajvinder found herself in need of care at Richmond Hospital. “Two years ago, I found out I had breast cancer. Within two to three months, I received surgery. I didn’t need radiation or chemotherapy. I was lucky…But that gave me more insight into what we should be doing. If we can help someone else, we should. We have some duty towards the community.” To anyone else considering following their lead, the Hayers offer the following advice. “Give as much as you can,” says Rajvinder. “You don’t have to give a large amount. That’s how we started.” Balbir is quick to add one of the beneﬁts of giving: “It makes you feel you’re part of the community,” he says.

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green that was designed by a Fieldturf company in Kelowna. “I saw a few of these kids The academy’s new over in Korea. They had only home opened for business been playing the game for Dec. 1 and an open house a year and six months of it is planned for Sunday from was all indoors hitting golf noon to 4 p.m. for anyone balls. All they did was put who wants to check it out the club in the correct posiand hit a few balls. tion and hit balls, hit balls Stubbs and Bolton speand that’s it. They come out cialize in working with up(to the course) and have and-coming junior golfers. perfect golf swings. That’s After coming up with the what’s coming. It’s the new idea early last summer, they generation. All the swings finally had enough time in are going to look very simitheir busy schedule to make lar and these kids are going an indoor practice facility a to have power.” reality. They wanted to find —Tiger Woods enough space where there wouldn’t be any limitations Daryl Stubbs, Dave and their two-level wareBolton and Chris Lowe house location does just that. know exactly what Tiger “Our programs are Woods is talking about. designed more for elite The professional coaches juniors,” said Bolton. “We who run the Pacific Golf take them right from the Academy have taken their beginning and develop them expertise indoors into golfers. It’s a to a state-of-thecomplete coachSCAN WITH art facility that ing program. features today’s What we are most popular giving these kids TO REVEAL VIDEO teaching equipis the PGA Tour ment. experience. They “We went as high tech are getting the same technolas you possibly could go,” ogy golfers like Tiger, Rory explained Stubbs who has McElroy and Ian Poulter are been a teaching professional using.” for over 25 years. “This is Lowe oversees the prothe way golf is going and grams for the casual golfer (the technology) has absowho is looking to make his lutely exploded in the last experience more enjoyable five years. We will still do on the course with better our outdoor teaching but shot making. there are things we do here The academy’s simulator that can’t be done on the allows students to play 18 range.” holes on a variety of courses The training centre, from around the world. It which is located in a can also create certain shots Richmond business park golfers need extra work on area near Ironwood Mall, and even the weather condiincludes two golf simulations they may encounter in tors, the ever-popular V1 an upcoming tournament. HD video swing analysis, a The V1 swing analysis will Science in Motion (SAM) then break down the stroke putting lab and a elabo— providing a variety of rate chipping and putting measurements to the player BY MARK BOOTH

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Teaching professional Daryl Stubbs takes one of his students through a simulator lesson using the V1 swing analysis at the Pacific Golf Academy’s new warehouse practice studio which opened earlier this month. and instructor — ranging from launch angle to speed and distance. “(PGA Tour players) will take this to the range then provide the numbers to (coach) Sean Foley and he will know exactly what his swing is like and where to make adjustments,” said Stubbs. “This is the way it is now for anyone who really wants to learn to play. We

are totally into creating golfers with this technology. We practice here then take it to the course.” The German-made SAM putting lab also provides an extensive break down of each stroke and records the data to help the golfer develop a level of consistency on the green. The opening of the training centre also happens to

coincide with the recent cold snap in the Lower Mainland that makes it a challenge for an outdoor sport. “The short time that we have been here, we have found our students to be much more productive because they are comfortable,” added Bolton. “They can show up here wearing their regular golf attire. “You look at baseball and

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Rapids’ swimmers make a splash at Canada Cup meet in Toronto The Richmond Rapids’ National Development squad is coming off a double of national and university-level competitions. Serena Xue and Nicolaas Dekker headed east for the Canada Cup Toronto — hosted by the University of Toronto and Swimming Canada. Xue, a breaststroke specialist, was up against some of Canada’s international-level swimmers, including Martha McCabe, a bronze medalist at the 2011 Word Championships. Xue went on to break two club records in the 50 and 100m events, and was painfully close to a third. Dekker swam himself into four out of five “A” finals, finishing fourth in the 50 and 200 meter butterfly and 100 IM. His biggest accomplishment, however, was his B.C. record-breaking 100 fly at 54.00, a 2.33 second drop from his seed time.

The following weekend, the whole squad was at the UBC Senior Meet — their first sample of long course racing since the summer. Xue and Dekker were again on their game, either right on or even bettering their long course time, having hardly been training long course racing at all. Several others had strong swims, including Kevin Ye, who dropped 10.4 seconds in his 400 Freestyle. Arvin Chua, Jerry Liu, Brandon de Costa, Michael Ge, Katrina Heinonen, David Ng, Nicolas Qu, Max Schaffler, and Tony Zeng all had at least one best time — again, with very little long course training since September. The Rapids are picking up steam, and plan to continue this trend of improvement and high rankings. The next meet for the senior squad will be their own Fastswim at Watermania and the Paul Bergen Invitational in Oregon.

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Kootenay Alder turned aside 42 shots as the Richmond Sockeyes doubled the Abbotsford Pilots 4-2 in Pacific International Junior Hockey League action. The 20-year-old local product was at his best in the second period, making 18 saves while his teams scored twice to open up a 3-1 lead. John Wesley led the winners with a pair

of goals. The Sockeyes (14-4-2-3) currently sit third in the Tom Shaw Conference but enjoy four games in hand on both the first place Delta Ice Hawks (18-6-2-1) and the North Vancouver Wolf Pack (17-8-1-1). They return to action on Thursday when the Port Moody Panthers visit Minoru Arena at 7 p.m.

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The association’s kitchen crew made a pancake and sausage breakfast: (left to right) Ngaio Davis (board member), Marie Murtagh (board member), Karen MacEachern (City of Richmond), Sheena Gingrich (board member) and Sherry Sutherland (board member)

The East Richmond Community Association and Cambie Community Centre hosted the annual Breakfast with Santa last Saturday. There were crafts, pancakes and a visit from Santa (Kevin Morris) and Mrs. Claus (Ingrid Defert). Heather Muter and daughter Holly

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The Knit & Pledge for Gateway Theatre media event took place at Lansdowne Centre. Participants could either knit a square and pledge money, or contribute money to a knitter. All proceeds went towards Gateway’s programming. The squares were turned into blankets and given to local charities.

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The pond at Garry Point froze over after temperatures dipped last weekend. Kids were quick to get out the hockey sticks and skates.

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The Richmond Yacht Club’s 15th Annual Parade of Lights took place last Saturday and Sunday. Eight vessels lit up the waters between the Dinsmore Bridge and the Moray Channel Bridge. Donations were given to the Richmond Food Bank and the Richmond Christmas Fund.

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WEEKLY SPECIAL Dec 11 - Dec 15, 2013 Vita Jasmine Rice 8kgs

8 ea 99

Manila’s Best Fresh Pork Marinated Shoulder Butt (Bone in) Milkfish (2Pcs and Up)

3 ea

Orion Choco Pie 336g

Indomie Fried Noodle 5x85g

2 ea

1 ea

555 Canned Tuna ~Assorted

99ea ¢

1 lb

Granny Goose Tortillos Chips 160g ~Assorted

Sunrise Soft Tofu 300g

Fresh Broccoli

99lb

Ribena Blackcurrant Drink w/Lemon 330ml

1ea

99ea

1 ea

3 ea

Sunrise Tofu Puffs 100g Sea Catch Tulingan (Tuna)

2 FOR

3Fish Fz Cooked Shrimp Premium Pampanga (Head on) 400g Longanisa (Regular/Hot) 375g

Manila’s Best FFW Milkfish 800g Up

LH Black Tiger Shrimp (Head on) 454g

2 FOR

2 lb

7 ea

6 ea

Pork Shoulder Butt (2Pcs & Up)

Fresh Pork Side Ribs (2Pcs Up)

Fresh Pork Shoulder Butt Lean (3lbs and Up)

Short Sui Choy

1 lb

2 lb

Fresh Bak Choy Miu

1 lb

California Orange

69 lb

Yu Choy Sum

99 lb

49lb

Dragon Fruit

99 lb

OPEN DAILY 8:30AM - 7:30PM 8108 PARK ROAD • TEL. 604.278.8309 WHILE QUANTITIES LAST

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Paesano’s

12240 Second Avenue – at Bayview Richmond Satinder Jaswal, owner and chef of the well-known Paesano’s in Steveston on Second Avenue, says he has been groomed for the position since he was a boy. “I grew up working for a family from Naples that had a restaurant in West Vancouver. Since I was 14, I learned all my cooking from there.” That restaurant was Peppi’s, a former icon of the West Vancouver waterfront serving fine Italian cuisine in the 1970s and 80s. Jaswal worked in almost every position at Peppi’s from dishwasher to kitchen manager and when he took over Paesano’s four years ago, then located on No. 3 Road, he brought with him that experience and expertise. Paesano’s has a legacy of its own, originally opening its doors in 1979 in downtown Richmond. Construction in the area prompted a decision

to move the establishment to sunny Steveston where they have been ever since. Jaswal says he wanted to continue the tradition of serving authentic fare like one of their signature dishes, the veal cannelloni that features pasta that is made in-house. Other dishes he recommends is the popular lamb shank ossobuco made ragu style, which he explains means it comes with a tomato-based meat sauce, and penne d’angelo that is served with chicken, shrimp and spicy sausage in a demi cream sauce. With 1,200 square-foot of seating space that can accommodate 50 people, Paesano’s is fully licensed and also has a private garden patio that available in the summer time, or whenever it’s sunny. “This year we opened it in April or May until almost the end of October. We even had it open on November 13 — it was so hot on that Wednesday that people wanted to sit outside.” For the holidays, Jaswal says they are offering a gift certificate promotion where every $100 gift card sold comes with a bonus $25 at no extra charge. Paesano’s is open seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., for more information call 604-2709252 or visit the website at www.paesanos.ca. Scan with Layar

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Stanley’s GRILL

14140 TRIANGLE ROAD RICHMOND Located upstairs at the Richmond Ice Centre across from Silvercity

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TIGHT AND BRIGHT

Come on down to The Flying beaver and “Giver on the River !”

604-274-0011

www.stanleysgrill.ca

Tuesday Dec. 31st

2 for 1

The party starts at 8:30pm

Celebrating

appetizer special

Early Bird tickets $35 before Dec 25th Tickets after Dec 26th $45 available at the bar

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WITH YOUR SILVERCITY MOVIE RECEIPT RHMA Bantam/Midget C Tournament Dec 20-23 See NHL STARS of the future here! Dec 26-31 in RHMA Midget Major/Bantam A tournament.

Think 80’s without sweatshirts, wear your tightest and brightest outfit for a fun night at the Beaver!

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Canada’s Biggest Hockey Tournament •FAMILIES WELCOME•

CATCH ALL THE CANUCKS GAMES ON OUR BIG SCREEN TVS

Flying Beaver Bar & Grill 4760 Inglis Drive, Richmond Vancouver Airport South ~ 604-273-0278

Reservations: 604.271.5252 3951 Moncton Street

We invite everyone to come up and enjoy your minor hockey headquarters for your team functions, or just come on up to catch all the hockey action and have a bite.

Tunes spun by DJ JUICE

We have a FREE photo booth, late night breakfast, SHUTTLE .....and cheap drinks!($4.50 each for selected items) Arrive early as seats are limited. Sign up early that night for the shuttle and avoid the late night crunch.

Book online at www.stevestonseafoodhouse.com or call 604-271-5252.

The Luxury is on the Plate

HOLIDAY PARTY TRAYS BUY 1 TRAY GET 10% OFF. BUY 2 TRAYS GET 30% OFF 2NDTRAY. Tray A (50pcs) $ 19.95

Best Western Abercorn Inn 9260 Bridgeport Road, Richmond BC.

Fresh Seafood Specials Signature Pastas • Daily Specials

32pcs California Roll 12pcs Cucumber Roll 6pcs Chicken Teriyaki Roll

Tray D (100pcs) $49.95

CHRISTMAS SET DINNER

16pcs California Roll •16 pcs BC Roll 12 pcs Tempura Roll 12 pcs Cucumber Roll 12 pcs Salmon Roll • 12pcs Tuna Roll 5pcs Salmon Sushi • 5pcs Tuna Sushi 5pcs Ebi Sushi • 5pcs Tomago

Extraordinary Veal & Chicken Entrées

Deluxe Party Tray (110pcs) $69.95

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2 TERIYAKI STEAK & LOBSTER

40pcs California Roll 30pcs Cucumber Roll 10pcs Dynamite Roll 12pcs Veggie Roll 8pcs BC Roll

Tray B (54pcs) $22.95

16pcs California Roll 12pcs Cucumber Roll 6pcs Salmon Roll 6pcs Tempura Roll 6pcs TTuna Roll • 8pcs BC Roll

6pcs Sea Dragon Roll • 6pcs Yokohama Roll 6pcs Chicken Roll • 6pcs Rainbow Roll 16pcs BC Roll • 16pcs California Roll 12pcs Salmon Roll • 12pcs Cucumber Roll 12pcs Tuna Roll • 9pcs Salmon Sashimi 9pcs Tuna Sashimi

Second Avenue @ Bayview in Steveston Open Daily From 11:30am

Tray C (100pcs) $39.95

EXP. JAN. 14/14. NOT VALID WITH OTHER OFFERS.

INCLUDES: 2 MISO SOUPS, 2 SUNOMONO SALADS, 8 PCS CALIFORNIA ROLL,2 TEMPURA, 2 LOBSTERS & 2 STEAKS ON HOT PLATES, 2 DESSERTS

NOT VALID WITH OTHER OFFERS. EXPIRES JAN. 14/14

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$ 53. 95 For VIP Card Members Now booking Christmas and New Years Parties

PICK UP OR DINE IN PRESENT COUPON.

Rainflower Seafood Restaurant

NOT VALID WITH OTHER OFFERS. EXPIRES JANUARY 31, 2014

Call to register for our Friday night Talent Show - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM every Friday

Christmas menu starts serving: December 19th - 25th closed on December 26

Friday Night Dancing