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Plane crashed right in front of book columnist Shelley Civkin said she’s thankful world is filled with Good Samaritans by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Normally, columnist Shelley Civkin recounts the harrowing tales she reads about in books as she writes reviews for The Richmond Review. On Thursday afternoon, at 4:12 p.m., the drama unfolded mere metres in front of her car, as Civkin, the communications ofﬁcer for Richmond Public Library, swerved to dodge the burning wreckage of the plane that belly-ﬂopped before her eyes on Russ Baker Way near Gilbert Road. It’s been days since her narrow brush with death, but she’s still rattled to the point that sleep has been hard to come by. Even recounting the deadly crash that claimed the life of the plane’s pilot brought her to tears on Monday. Civkin was headed home from the Richmond Public Library, and a little behind schedule, and told her husband Harvey as much during a brief telephone conversa-

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tion. That bit of tardiness might well have saved her life. After crossing the Dinsmore bridge, and sliding into the right lane intending to head northbound on Russ Baker Way, Civkin’s timing seemed fortunate as there was no trafﬁc to slow her down. As she readied to merge onto Russ Baker Way, she couldn’t believe her eyes as the plane came crashing down, skidded across the road less than a car length in front of her, leaving a trail of burning liquid and thick black smoke, dousing the interior of her car with the overpowering stench of jet fuel. She instinctively jerked her steering wheel to the right, and veered to the side of the road to avoid the ﬂames. She called 911 as she sat shaking and hyperventilating in her car, trying to piece together what just happened. At the side of the road, she was unable to reach her husband, so she called her sister who urged her to drive to the nearby Delta Airport Hotel, and sit down in the lobby to collect herself. When she told hotel staff what had happened, she was moved by the way she was treated. See Page 3

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter In the chill of the morning after Halloween, Grade 12 students barricaded the doors at Hugh McRoberts Secondary. But this wasn’t

an ordinary grad prank. The barricade was a collage of cans ﬁlled with food and destined for the needy, part of a two-week-long Halloween for Hunger campaign. See Page 3

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Stress from a brush with death can have long-lasting impact 15 per cent of injured crash victims may develop psychological difficulties by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter It might take some time for those who had a close brush with death during Thursday’s twin-engine plane crash to make a full recovery, according to Dr. Bill Koch, clinical professor of psychiatry at University of B.C. Whether it’s the two people whose sedan was clipped by the crashing Beechcraft King Air 100 with nine people on board, or Richmond Review columnist Shelley Civkin whose car missed being struck by mere metres, the trauma of the crash affects people differently. For those exposed to a life-threatening event, half will suffer serious psychological distress, while half will walk away and won’t lose sleep or miss any work. Only 10 per cent continue to suffer serious distress after a year. Koch said people who perceive themselves as having greater physical prowess, or who don’t feel physically threatened, may respond in a manner that is helpful during a tragedy of the sort that occurred last week. Others who don’t feel they have the physical make-up to assist and feel shaken up, might perceive themselves as unable to make significant helpful decisions. In neither case does it reflect on a person’s psychological wellness. Koch said. Those heroes who ran to the plane to help “didn’t perceive themselves at risk” and “were able to focus on a task at hand,” he said. It’s not uncommon for those who have had a close-encounter with death to become obsessed by the incident, to place some meaning to it, and to try to understand what it means for their future. For those who were in the plane during the accident, and were injured, they have a 15 per cent chance of developing psychological difficulties that lasts for months or years.

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CTV-BC News photo One person died in a plane crash on Sea Island last Thursday.

Last passenger pulled from plane making a miraculous recovery Kelly Jablonski is back on his feet after induced coma, spinal surgery by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter As Kelly Jablonski dug his nails into the carpeting, and tried to drag his crippled legs and body away from the intense ﬂames at the front of the downed plane, he suddenly came to the realization that he wasn’t going to make it and blacked out. Moments later he was jarred awake by the sound of ambulance sirens, and felt himself being pulled from the charred wreckage of the twin-engine Beechcraft King Air 100 that had just crashed onto Russ Baker Way. From being placed in an induced coma, to having spinal surgery, Jablonski astonished his doctors, family and friends by standing up on Monday. The CEO of Richmond-based Ultimate Skateboard Distribution even posted a picture of himself on a Face-

‘The world is full of good people’ From Page 1 “The staff of the hotel—in particular Dan,

Students organize school-wide Halloween for Hunger campaign at McRoberts From Page 1 Student trick-or-treaters were encouraged to collect cans—not just candy—on Halloween night, and food will continue to be collected this week at the school. The Tuesday morning display was built with help from teachers, and aimed at keeping the food drive alive. “A lot of times, senior students do destructive graduation pranks, but this year McRoberts is determined to clear that stereotype,” said Dayah Johal,

book page where friends marvelled at his recovery and continued to cheer him on. “Thank you from all my heart too all around the world,” Jablonski wrote. “My family and close friends are amazing but a tad overwhelmed. “Going to bed became easier when the fear of losing breath with lungs ﬁlled with ..... we just will Call it really bad ass lung ﬁlling. 3 days and 16 or so mouths later recovery is now taken the next lev! Jablonski’s close friend Kevin Harris told The Richmond Review Tuesday that Jablonski’s improvement is nothing short of a miracle. Jablonski was seated directly behind the pilot and co-pilot when the plane went down on Thursday at 4:12 p.m. “He’s doing fantastic,” Harris said. Jablonski recalls every detail about the accident. “It was scary to listen to it,” Harris said. After Jablonski came out of surgery and had family at his side, breathing tubes in his mouth meant he had to communicate by scribbling on pieces of paper. Jablonski feared closing his eyes at night, and kept telling his family and friends that he loved them, and begged them not to leave.

a 17-year-old Grade 12 student who helped organize the event. “It was a really big grad secret to get awareness and kind of pump the school up about continuing to bring cans.” Students also raised cash by hosting a haunted house and costume fashion show—money that has bolstered the food collection. About 600 cans have been collected so far, and students are aiming for more. Said Johal: “Six hundred is just the start.”

“I was way more concerned that night about the emotional recovery,” Harris said. Inhaling water, smoke and ﬁre retardant seriously damaged Jablonski’s lungs, reducing their oxygen capacity to less than 10 per cent. Today, it’s up to 97 per cent. “I think he’s going to recover 100 per cent,” Harris said. “This whole thing to me, it’s a miracle.” On Monday, Jablonski was moved out of Vancouver General Hospital’s intensive care unit. “He’s so grateful to be alive.” After the plane came to a stop, Jablonski managed to get out of his seat, but collapsed to the ﬂoor, his legs for some reason useless. So he tried to crawl out, and could feel the heat on his legs, and the suffocating smell of jet fuel. Then his clothing started to burn from his waist down, Harris said. Described by Harris as a strongwilled, athletic guy, Jablonski used every ounce of effort to get out of the plane. “He tried his best and thought it was over.” The fact that passers-by risked their lives to run into a burning airplane to pull Jablonski and other passengers out was amazing, Harris said. “They ran into a burning plane. Unbelievable.”

Jose and the front desk clerk—were so kind to me. They brought me water and Kleenex and stayed close by.” A KLM ﬂight crew member named John sat beside her for more than an hour, holding her hand and helping her to try to calm down as she waited for her husband and brother-in-law to pick her up.

North Vancouver’s Luc Fortin, 44, died of injuries suffered when a small twin-engine plane clipped a car as it crashed around 4:12 p.m. Thursday after earlier reporting trouble following takeoff from Vancouver International Airport. B.C. Coroner Service’s Owen Court said Fortin died around 9 p.m. after suffering fire-related injuries. Vancouver Coastal Health said one person from the plane remains in the intensive care unit in critical condition. Three more are in serious, but stable condition and two others are expected to be released from hospital this week. The Northern Thunderbird Air Beech King Air 100 returned to YVR after experiencing difficulty. The plane crashed onto Russ Baker Way at Gilbert Drive, just metres short of the runway. According to the RCMP, there were seven passengers on Flight 204, as well as two crew. BC Ambulance superintendent Pascal Rodier said the plane clipped a car during the crash, but neither of the two occupants of the vehicle was seriously injured. The small plane crashed and was on fire, sending huge plumes of smoke into the air that were visible from miles away.

“I will never know how to thank these people adequately, so all I can say is God bless you all. And God bless those who ran to the crash site and got the passengers and crew out, never thinking of the danger to themselves. The world is full of good people and I’m blessed to have been helped by them. Thank you.” •See Shelley Civkin’s column, p. 6.

Candidates forums underway by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Candidates running for a spot on city council squared off in an all-candidates meeting yesterday (Tuesday) at the Executive Airport Plaza Hotel. Two candidates are running for the top job of mayor and 17 candidates are running for eight councillor positions. The election is Saturday, Nov. 19. See richmondreview.com and The Richmond Review’s Friday edition for coverage. Voters will have a second chance to hear from the candidates: Tuesday, Nov. 8 at Minoru Place Activity Centre (7660 Minoru Gate). That all-candidates forum

begins at 7 p.m. and is organized by the Richmond Centre for Disability. Two other all-candidates forums are being planned for voters to learn more about those seeking the job of school trustee. At 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 trustee candidates will debate at the Richmond Cultural Centre (7700 Minoru Gate), an event organized by the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee. At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, school candidates will gather at Richmond Secondary (7171 Minoru Blvd.) for a debate organized by Richmond Teachers’ Association, Richmond Association of School Administrators, CUPE 716 and Richmond District Parents’ Association.

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third of them hailing from Surrey. Vancouver Police Department Chief Jim Chu said 163 charges are being recommended against 60 people. Twenty-one alleged rioters are from Surrey, while

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Anderson Elementary School to get an addition in addition to latest addition by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Premier Christy Clark announced Monday $353 million in new school projects across B.C.— including an addition to a local school where an addition has just been completed. At a press conference in Surrey, Clark announced funding for 19 new projects. Although planning and design work has yet to be completed, Richmond East MLA Linda Reid said the addition at Henry Anderson Elementary could provide space for as many as 300 new students, with up to 10 new classrooms built.

Man hurt in early morning stabbing by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A 24-year-old Burnaby man suffered life-threatening injuries, but after surgery is expected to recover, following an attack outside Lansdowne Centre Saturday morning. Around 5 a.m., Richmond Mounties were called out to a report of an assault with weapons outside the shopping mall, where they found the Burnaby man had been stabbed. The suspects in the attack apparently fled prior to police’s arrival. Richmond RCM P’s serious crime unit is investigating, and interviewing a number of witnesses in order to determine what happened. Anyone with information about the attack is asked to call the Richmond RCMP at 604-2781212, or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

The early estimated cost of the project is $5 million, she said. “This is very exciting news for the children and staff at Henry Anderson Elementary, who can look forward to having more space in their school. It’s a welcome investment into the Richmond school community,” said Reid in a news release. Just one month ago students at Anderson moved into a new fourclassroom addition. According to school district staff reports, the $1.7-million project was a result of discussions with the province on accommodating full-day kindergarten, which began at Anderson in September. The biggest investment is in Sur-

rey, where two new elementary schools and two additions will be built, along with four site purchases for future schools. Robin Austin, the NDP’s education critic, welcomed the announcement, but said it won’t solve all problems facing growing school districts. He said such districts have been squeezed for space since the Liberals cut capital spending for education by 47 per cent a decade ago. “We’ve still got a long way to go in parts of the province that have seen a huge growth in students, or even an appreciable growth. But this is a step in the right direction.”

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hursday’s tragic airplane crash claimed the life of North Vancouver pilot Luc Fortin, but the outcome would no doubt have been even worse if not for the bravery displayed that clear afternoon. Passersby were stunned to see the twin-engine plane suddenly crash onto the roadway, but instead of being paralyzed with fear by the flames and smoke, a handful jumped into action. If not for the selfless acts of these heroes, the injuries of those on board the Beechcraft King Air 100 would have been much worse, if not fatal. While we’d all like to think we could do the same, that’s simply not true. Not everyone can be a firefighter, police officer, paramedic, doctor or nurse. You have to be cut from a special cloth, and armed with the right personality, aptitude and self confidence in order to ignore obvious

courtesy CTV-BC News Passersby were stunned to see the twin-engine plane suddenly crash onto the roadway, but instead of being paralyzed with fear by the ﬂames and smoke, a handful jumped into action.

personal hazards while coming to the side of someone in distress. Rescuing a complete stranger is somewhat different from risking personal injury to save a loved one. Stories about mothers and fathers rescuing their children with feats

of superhuman strength are not unheard of. All a stranger has to draw on is a connection at a much more basic level; and that’s humanity. Nobody truly knows how they’ll respond to a horror of the type witnessed by many late

Thursday afternoon. But after the world was shocked by the security camera footage of a two-year-old girl being run-over twice by a truck twice in China, and more than a dozen people walking by without offering to help as she laid dying on the streetside,

what happened Thursday is a much-need restoration of faith in humanity. Thankfully, there are heroes who walk among us everyday, and whose identities will only be revealed—perhaps for the first time to them as well—when tragedy strikes.

Plane crash aftermath and kindness

Book Club Shelley Civkin Survivor. Victim. These words aren’t reserved just for those who were in the burning plane that crashed last Thursday. At the risk of sounding melodramatic, the experience of having the plane crash right in front of my car was absolutely terrifying. As the paramedics and firemen who checked me out for shock said, anyone who witnesses a horrific accident firsthand is both a survivor and a victim. We’re not supposed to

see planes fall out of the sky and burst into flames in front of us in our lifetime. It’s just not normal, so our body reacts to the shock the way it should. Anything else would be abnormal. As I left work last Thursday and drove over the Dinsmore Bridge, I merged quickly into the fast lane on Russ Baker Way only to see a small plane about to crash onto the road in front of me. I was very close when it crashed but I slowed down, and in a split second I knew that my choices were to drive right into the fiery crash or quickly veer right onto the shoulder. I missed the burning jet fuel on the road by about five feet. My car stunk of gasoline. Shaking and hysterical I called 911. Unlike those brave souls who ran towards the burning plane to rescue people, I sat in my car, shaking, cry-

ing and hyperventilating. I feel guilty and ashamed to say that I didn’t get out to help the people in the plane. And it’s not because I’m a little woman who wouldn’t have been physically able to pull someone out. It’s because I thought the plane might burst into more ﬂames and I didn’t want to die. I believe they call it survivor guilt. And I bet I’m not the only witness who’s feeling it. Some people might think I’m over-reacting to the crash and say it could have been worse. But those sorts of comparisons only negate and invalidate the reality, which is that I survived a plane crash by mere seconds. Had I left work 10 seconds earlier, my car would have been incinerated by the ﬂames. This is not an experience anyone should downplay. It’s traumatic and terrifying and I’m sure I’ll be replay-

ing it in my head for weeks, if not months to come. All I can do is thank the kind souls that helped me in the aftermath. They are truly angels. And to the brave souls who ran towards the burning plane to rescue those inside, words are inadequate. So I’ll just say God bless you. I read this somewhere and it’s a good reminder: “Help people who cannot help you. Help without the expectation of return. Help many people. Do the right thing the right way.” Is there a book review in here? Yes. Read Kindness: Changing People’s Lives for the Better by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin. It’ll remind you of what’s important in life. Shelley Civkin is communications ofﬁcer with Richmond Public Library. Her column appears every Wednesday in The Richmond Review.

And to the brave souls who ran towards the burning plane to rescue those inside, words are inadequate. So I’ll just say God bless you.

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What to do with the Garden City lands Editor: People say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What should Richmond be doing with the Garden City lands?â&#x20AC;? I say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ask the lands.â&#x20AC;? The lands say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Steward us in the ALR as parkland for agriculture, recreation and conservation for community wellness.â&#x20AC;? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m encouraged that more of us are listening to the lands, starting by looking at them. In the concept map of the lands (rigth), weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at them from a satellite view. The underlying photo is many shades because the wetness varies, along with the soil and ecology. When we go from part to part on foot, we marvel at the many kinds of plants that fed, warmed and healed First Nations people and settlers. With a guide like Michael Wolfe, who knows the language of the lands, it is both a walk in the past and a whole new world. The concept map combines Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing observations with other best expertiseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from Kwantlen Polytechnic Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dr. Kent Mullinix and the Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association, for instance. By a happy accident of history, this heritage has survived in the centre of our city. If we humbly listen to the lands with respect, they will be a legacy from all of us. We saved them together, and we can steward them together. For more on this topic, read â&#x20AC;&#x153;Listening to the Lands = PARCâ&#x20AC;? at GardenCityLands.Wordpress.com. Jim Wright President Garden City Lands Coalition Society

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letters Firefighters looking to educate candidates Editor: On behalf of the proud men and women of the Richmond Firefighters Association, I would like to clarify some of the points in the recent article about our candidate questionnaire (“Candidates handed wish list from firefighters,” Oct. 25). Given enough time to respond to the paper’s request for an interview, I would have explained that as the firefight-

ers who risk our lives and our safety every day to protect the lives and property of the citizens of this beautiful city, we’re in a unique position during the civic elections to have a voice in the election process; to bring key issues forward that directly affect both our citizens and the members of our association. Our questionnaire was not a “wish list” but a tool for us to educate election candidates

about some important public safety, firefighter safety and labour relations issues that have been unaddressed for too long, and to gauge the candidates’ levels of support for these priorities prior to the election. This in turn assists us as we exercise our right to discuss issues of importance with those elected to represent us during the subsequent term of council. See Page 9

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GIVE YOUR PUMPKIN A NEW LIFE! Add your carved pumpkins to your Green Can or compost bin with other food scraps and turn old pumpkins into nutrient rich soil. The Green Can recycling program for food scraps and yard trimmings is provided as part of curbside collection for single-family homes and those with the City’s trimmings service. Please remember the weight limit is 44 pounds for the Green Can. For more tips on recycling, visit www.richmond.ca/recycle or call the recycling information line at 604-276-4010.

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letters Council has oversight on building program Editor: Re: “Construction manager bid news to councillor,” Oct. 28. Please allow me to clarify your recent story regarding the possibility of the city hiring a construction manager to assist with the project management of upcoming capital works projects. With growth and age, the city has significant capital works needs over the coming decade. A new aquatics centre, new and expanded older adults centre, and a new City Centre fire hall and headquarters for Richmond Fire-Rescue have all been long discussed. Given the importance and potential costs of these projects, we need to be sure they can be delivered in the most efficient and cost effective way possible. As part of the due diligence process, the city recently asked for expressions of interest from the construction sector to gauge the merits of using a construction manager model to deliver a bundle of some of our larger capital works projects. There is neither a financial nor a contractual obligation associated with the issuance of an expression of interest. It will simply allow staff to gather more accurate information on costs and options for managing our building program, before they make any recommendations to council. The construction manager model was used with great success on the Richmond Olympic Oval ensuring that the project was delivered on time and under budget in spite of an overheated construction environment. Some of the benefits of using this model with a group of capital projects could include reduced procurement and construction time, a lower cost for construction manager services, and having a single construction manager responsible for the program as opposed to many different firms, thereby making the construction manager more familiar with Richmond practices and providing early cost management tools. This process in no way reduces council’s oversight of our building program. Every year, as part of our budgeting cycle, council approves both an annual capital budget and a five-year capital plan. Most of the projects listed in the expressions of interest are already included in those plans, which have been reviewed by council. Any new capital projects that are proposed will also need to go through this planning and approval process. Finally, the budget for each capital project must again be approved by council before it actually proceeds. It is a rigorous process that ensures that spending authority and responsibility rests with city council, where we carefully weigh community need and the impacts to taxpayers in all of our decisions. Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Richmond FUTURE SHOP – Correction Notice Please note that this dishwasher found on pg 20 of the Oct 28 flyer was incorrectly advertised as part of the KitchenAid Stainless Appliance Package (with 10172505/10169198) & was priced separately at $799.99. The correct dishwasher included in this package should be the KitchenAid KUDC10FXSS model (10162814), priced separately at $799.99. Customers can purchase the previously advertised KUDE60HXSS dishwasher separately for the regular price of $1699.99. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

ALL CANDIDATES MEETING for MAYOR & COUNCIL Hosted by Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD) Date: Location:

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6:30 p.m. – Doors open 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. – Candidates for Mayor 7:45 to 10 p.m. – Candidates for Council You are invited to attend this event and take advantage of the opportunity to ask the candidates questions about a wide variety of community issues. This event is not only about disability issues – it is about issues that impact the entire community! For information: Richmond Centre for Disability Tel: 604-232-2404 Email: www.rcdrichmond.org Or Contact: Vince Miele – vmiele@rcdrichmond.org or Frances Clark – hihope@shaw.ca (604-277-3158)

Firefighting staffing levels haven’t kept pace with city’s growth From Page 8 For example, firefighter staffing levels have not kept pace with the explosive growth our city has seen in the past 30 years and the densification challenges our response times. Changes to the BC Building Code are ones that we have a vested interest in, and we’ll continue to raise these and other issues when opportunities such as these arise.

City council voted to get rid of the GVRD for bargaining in the year 2000. The fact that our contract is now almost two years out of date and the timing of our negotiations has been influenced all along by Metro Vancouver is not acceptable to us and nor should Richmond taxpayers accept it either. We make no apologies for wanting the very best for the men, women and

children of this great City and for our men and women who work hard to protect it. As the representative of Richmond’s professional firefighters it is not only our association’s right to stand up for our members and for public safety, it is our obligation. Cory Parker President Richmond Firefighters Association

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arts Charlotte Diamond releases new CD Richmond’s own Charlotte Diamond is out with a new CD of children’s music. The longtime singer-songwriter’s latest work, 24 Carrot Diamond: The Best of Charlotte Diamond, is a collection of 24 of Diamond’s best known songs from the past 25 years. Among the songs, easily recognizable to fans: “I am a Pizza,” “La Bamba,” “Octopus (Slippery Fish),” “Dicky Dinosaur” and “Four CHARLOTTE DIAMOND Hugs a Day.” Diamond has 13 albums to her credit, a cabinet of awards and continues to perform for children, having just returned from concerts in Idaho, Hawaii and California. She’ll be back performing at her hometown on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m., when she’ll help usher in the arrival of Santa at Lansdowne Centre. To order a CD, visit charlottediamond.com.

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Festival of Voice marks 15 years Teacher Elena Steele still finds joy in guiding students in finding their voice by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

inging is “her soul,” but when Elena Steele began teaching the art of vocal performance, she felt goosebumps. “I never could think that teaching somebody could bring you as much pleasure, as much pride and as much happiness as singing,” she said. Students of Steele’s Voice Studio will showcase their talents at the 15th annual Festival of Voice concert at Gateway Theatre Saturday, Nov. 19. The concert is a chance for singing students to demonstrate what they’ve learned while giving the performers invaluable stage and concert experience. On stage, the singers discover their strengths and weaknesses and overcome their fears,

finding joy in accomplishing something some never thought possible, according to the local teacher. Steele is a native of Ukraine, where she developed her mezzo-soprano voice and enjoyed a career as a professional musician that launched at the age of 19 with the popular band Vodogray. She spent five years on the road with the group, later turning to teaching. That passion for passing on her expertise hasn’t waned, and Steele continues to teach the art to students of all ages and abilities at her Richmond studio. “My greatest joy is to see them gain confidence in themselves and a love for the joy of singing,” she said. “I work with each student personally to develop a repertoire that would improve their technique as well as express their musical tastes.” Each singing lesson begins with facial and breathing exercises, along with vocal exercises and warmups. She then works with each student on their selection of songs they wish to perform at the November show. She also teaches patience. Results, said Steele, don’t happen overnight, but come with time, consistency and desire. And mistakes—they’ll inevitably happen.

“We all make them. Give yourself time. Love yourself enough to have the goal and to come slowly but surely to that—and you will be there,” she said. Steele works with her students on all the details of their performance at Festival of Voice—from signing to staging, choreography to costume. And this month she’ll celebrate her 15th year of mounting the concert. In all, 18 singers will find their way to the stage—about half of them adults. Many of her adult students have long had a dream of singing, but didn’t have the time, money or opportunity to pursue it, she said. “When I can see that the person who [before] couldn’t produce a clear tone, standing on the stage, singing the whole song...that for me is the best reward.” To mark the milestone concert, Steele is bringing back three of her students who performed at the first Festival of Voice show 15 years ago. The audience can also expect solos, duets and group numbers, and a few surprises. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for students and $30 for adults. Call the Gateway Theatre Box Office at 604-2701812 for tickets.

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Trojans playoff bound back/linebacker Anthony Giorno (a team captain) fractured his arm playing catch. The losses heighten the importance of each player contributing their best, said Aura. “We have to rally around that,” he said. “When you get the chance to play you have to step up and make the big plays.” Aura has also shufﬂed the deck, moving Kyler Mosely from starting quarterback to tailback and Marcus Moldowan from wide receiver to starting pivot. While it’s not yet certain who the Trojans will face in the opening round of the playoffs, it’s looking more and more like it will be the Robert Bateman Timberwolves. the T-Wolves (5-1) are currently second in the Eastern Conference.

Hugh Boyd sending two to the show by Don Fennell Sports Editor The Hugh Boyd Trojans are bound for the B.C. high school AA junior varsity football playoffs after a decisive 39-3 victory over the Seaquam Seahawks last Wednesday. As such, today’s final regular season game (3 p.m. kickoff at Hugh Boyd Park) versus the Eric Hamber Griffins won’t affect the standings as the Trojans (3-2) will finish in third place regardless of a win or loss. But don’t think the Trojans aren’t approaching the game seriously. “We’re taking each game as it comes,” said Hugh Boyd coach Brock Aura. “Regardless of who we play, we want to play our game and do the little things right. The focus of our players is to play hard, no matter whether you’re first or second string.” A common theme among players on contending teams is a desire to

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play for each other. It’s a trait the Trojans have demonstrated most of the season—even in the face of adversity. The Trojans will go into their ﬁnal game against Hamber, and subsequently the playoffs, without two key players whose injuries have sidelined them for the season. Receiver/cornerback Darian Lung broke his arm and running

Despite its early-season struggles, and a small roster, Hugh Boyd’s senior football team has also secured a playoff berth going into its ﬁnal regular season game this Thursday at 2:30 p.m. versus the Handsworth Royals on the North Shore. See Page 15

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sports McMath sweeps cross-country ﬁnals The R.A. McMath Wildcats used a balance of veterans and newcomers to dominate the Richmond High Schools Crosscountry Championships this year, winning every division and the overall title. Now, they’ll hope for similar success at next weekend’s provincials in Kelowna. Patrick Riddell won every race by margins of up to two minutes, something not seen since the days of Kajaks’ stars Evan Dunfee and Sam Pawluk. Overall, the Wildcat boys’ team displayed its depth at most grades, with only A.R. MacNeill’s Grade 11 runners challenging their dominance. On the girls’ side, McMath was helped by a strong group of young runners led by Montana Leonard, Ashley Kidd, Emma James, Colette McKenzie and Samantha Maika. Combined with seniors HIlary Schaap, McKenzie Summers and Amanda Ring, the Wildcats cruised to win after win in the race

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series and the ﬁnals. The season saw the reemergence of StevestonLondon with newcomers Kay Yamashita and Iris Janssen joining Michelle Ko to challenge topranked McMath. Another promising star of the future is H.J. Cambie Grade 9 runner Eazy Rage, who made great progress in the boys’ competition. Likewise, Richmond Christian’s Beth Frazer had some strong ﬁnishes as her school begins to develop its program. At the provincials, McMath’s girls’ and boys’ teams will be joined by experienced veteran Marcus Ribi of Richmond High. McMath’s Riddell should have a good shot at a high placing in the boys’ race, while Steven Reilly is looking for a solid result in his last high school race. Leonard, Kidd and Maika are hoping the experience they gain will help them in years to come. Complete Richmond championship results at richmondreview.com.

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Richmond blitzes Port Moody, blanks North Delta in latest wins by Don Fennell Sports Editor After scoring five powerplay goals in a 10-2 win over the Port Moody Black Panthers on Thursday, the Richmond Sockeyes came up empty Saturday in North Delta. But they still managed four evenstrength goals to blank the Devils 4-0 in the Pacific International Junior Hockey League. The two wins boosted the Sockeyes’ season totals to a league-best 11 wins in as many games. They play host to the North Vancouver Wolf Pack (4-6-0-1) this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Minoru Arenas. The Sockeyes, who have averaged 6.7 goals per game and 0.7 against, scored twice in each of the first two periods in North Delta during which they outshot the Devils 12-3 and 15-6. First star Jeremy Hamaguchi set up two of the goals by Rudi Thorsteinson and Daniel Tait. Keenan Webb and Patrick Hunter also scored goals, while goalie Jonah Imoo

Don Fennell photo Sockeye Troy Kaczynski impedes Port Moody’s Adam Bartsch during Richmond’s 10-2 PIJHL win Thursday.

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8151 Bennett Road, Richmond tel: 604-271-6491

8060 No. 1 Road (corner of No. 1 & Blundell) 604.277.5377 www.gilmoreparkunited.org Rev. Scott Swanson & Rev. Jennifer Goddard-Sheppard

11960 Montego St. (corner No. 5 Road) Richmond

Worship and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Program Sundays, 10:30 am

..where you are always welcome Come and visit us Sunday School-1:00pm â&#x20AC;˘ Sunday Worship 2 :00pm Senior Pastor- Abdul Lagayan Tel. 604 520 0660 fcf.richmond.bc@gmail.com www.fcfbc.ca

Everyone is welcome! Suddenly Separate Wednesdays @ 7 pm

You are welcome to worship with us at Marpole United Church

BAPTIST Broadmoor Baptist Church A safe place to connect with God and fellow travellers on your spiritual journey 8140 Saunders Road, Richmond, BC 604-277-8012 www.bbchurch.ca

Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sonshine Adventures for Kids Interim Pastor - Rev. Bob Bahr

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Richmond Baptist Church Love Godâ&#x20AC;ŚLove People 6640 Blundell Road, Richmond BC â&#x20AC;˘ 604-277-1939 ofďŹ ce@richmondbaptist.com â&#x20AC;˘ www.richmondbaptist.com

Come home to RBC. There are no perfect people here. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all in the process, by the grace of God, of becoming all we can be. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to have you walk with us on our journey towards the heart of God.

Worship Services 9:00am and 11:00am Promise Land (Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church) Children ages 4-12 â&#x20AC;˘ Nursery available

Teaching Series: SEARCHING FOR GOD Relevant, biblical preaching that touches the heart Uplifting worship and warm fellowship CHILDRENS GYM NIGHT (ages 6-12) TUESDAYS from 7:30-9:30 pm at Blundell Elementary School (Limited registrations) Youth, Young Adult and Adult programs beginning Sept. 19 Call the church ofďŹ ce for more information (604 277-1939)

FILIPINO PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Apostolic Pentecostal Pentecostal Church Church Intl. Intl. Apostolic

Be part of the new pioneering church in Richmond

â&#x20AC;˘ Apostolic Worship â&#x20AC;˘ Prayer for the Sick â&#x20AC;˘ Counselling and Home Bible Study Sunday Service: 1:30pm-4:00pm Richmond Yacht Club 7471 River Rd., Richmond, BC, 604-277-9157

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Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Sunday Centre for Children 1296 West 67th Avenue (at Hudson St.) Phone: 604-266-8822 Minister: Rev. Diana Sung

Rmd Hospital

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Neither had played much football before last year and now theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re big factors for us, and at a position thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tough to play,â&#x20AC;? said Haddow. Hugh Boyd will play either Robert Bateman Timberwolves or Rick Hansen Hurricanes in the opening round of the playoffs. Both 1-2 in the Eastern Conference,

NO. 3 RD.

The Trojans (2-1) are tied with the Holy Cross Crusaders for the Senior AA Varsity Southern Conference lead following a 14-13 overtime win over the Seaquam Seahawks last Friday. Ironically, the Trojans were six minutes away from beating Holy Cross on Oct. 15 before ultimately losing 24-21.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a good base to start with, and a few kids have gotten better and helped to make a difference,â&#x20AC;? said Hugh Boyd coach Bill Haddow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their emergence has also eased the burden on the core group.â&#x20AC;? Among those emerging are Ethan Goldstein and Kayden Porbeni, both defensive linemen.

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RICHMOND PENTECOSTAL CHURCH RPC - A Place To Belong

9300 Westminster Hwy., Phone 604-278-3191 â&#x20AC;˘ www.rpchurch.com

MORNING SERVICES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 9:00am & 11:00am DR. C.A. COATS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LEAD PASTOR EVENING SERVICE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 6:00pm Multiple Learning Opportunities ELEVATE (High School/College) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pastor Joseph Dutko

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FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH OF CANADA Richmond Christian Fellowship Worship Time 10:30am Location MacNeill High School 6611 No. 4 Rd., Richmond phone 604-270-6594 www.rcfonline.com

Pastor Inpam Moses

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English Services: 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Mandarin Service: 9:00 a.m. Minnanese Service: 10:30 a.m.

12200 Blundell Road, Richmond, B.C., V6W 1B3 Phone 604-273-2757 â&#x20AC;˘ www.fujianevangelical.org

ADVENTIST Richmond Seventh-Day ADVENTIST Church Worship Location and Time: Sat. 9:15 a.m. 8711 Cambie Road, Richmond www.richmondsda.org 778-230-9714

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Drivers & Owner / Operators Req’d

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Advertising Representative Vancouver's Urban Weekly, is seeking a full time retail advertising/ marketing representative.

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14901214

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14201154

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HELP WANTED

FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: Heavy Duty Mechanic. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

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ALBERTA earthmoving company requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will work in a modern shop and also have mechanics truck for field work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051. BUSY SHOP in Abbotsford is looking for an exp’d bodyman for dry vans and reefer trailer repair work. Please fax resume to 604-530-9135 CONSTRUCTION COMPANY requires Dispatch Manager - Central Interior. Must ensure smooth, efficient scheduling of material delivery & perform operational tasks for truck fleet. Candidates will be organized, proactive and work well under stress. Experience in trucking an asset. Forward resumes to: paverswanted@yahoo.ca

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 136A JANITORIAL SERVICES LIGHT DUTY CLEANERS Five Star Building Maintenance has Immediate F/T and P/T openings (daytime only). We offer training programs, attractive wages and comprehensive benefits. Fax resume to 604-435-0516 or email to careers@ﬁvestarbc.ca

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School District No. 38 (Richmond) School District No. 38 (Richmond) is seeking to fill the following casual support staff positions: These on-call positions may lead to regular full time employment. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS to provide educational and functional support to students with special needs, in and out of the classroom and participate in the implementation of the educational, emotional, social and physical programs for students. The required qualifications for these positions are: a certificate in a Special Education Assistant program from a recognized institution including work experience or a practicum component at both an Elementary and Secondary school. The rate of pay is $24.49 per hour. Please quote competition #E-EA-001-11-03. NOON HOUR SUPERVISORS to provide supervision duties inside and outside schools to ensure a safe environment for students during the lunchtime break. Incumbents also perform other minor clerical duties as assigned. Experience supervising groups of Elementary school-age children and adolescents and strong interpersonal skills are required. First aid and Conflict Resolution courses would be an asset. The rate of pay is $20.80 per hour. Please quote competition #E-NHS-001-11-03. SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS to work on a casual basis throughout the school district. The work involves the operation of school buses used to transport students within the district and on field trips. Applicants should have a demonstrated safe driving history, as represented by a driver’s abstract from the Motor Vehicle Branch. Practical working knowledge of school bus maintenance and repair requirements, along with the ability to deal in a friendly, courteous and effective manner with a variety of passenger situations is required. Drivers must also possess a good knowledge of the Greater Vancouver geographic locations, road and traffic patterns. The successful applicant will have a valid B.C. Class 2 driver’s license with an air brake endorsement and at least one year work experience in the operation of passenger buses. The rate of pay is $23.90 per hour. Please quote competition #E-SBD-002-11-03. Kindly submit a completed application form along with your resume, quoting the appropriate competition number, by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 4th, 2011. Applications are available at the School Board office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at Human Resources, School District No. 38 (Richmond), 7811 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC V6Y 3E3. We appreciate the interest of all applicants but advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. For further information, please visit our website: www.sd38.bc.ca

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PROCESSOR OWNER OPERATORS WANTED Hiring Processor Owner / Operator for Tamihi Logging Co. in the Fraser Valley area. Prefer dangle head 622/624 or similar. Willing to pay top rates. Will pay by the hour or meter, Paid bi-weekly. E-mail: mikayla.tamihilog @shaw.ca or Fax: 604-796-0318 WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journey wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Send resume to: cindy@autotanks.ca or fax 780846-2241. Phone interview will be set up after receiving resume.

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MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338

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Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of ESTATE OF MARK BRUCE CLARKE, ALSO KNOWN AS MARK B. CLARKE, AND MARK CLARKE, deceased, late of #304, 11240 Daniels Road, in the City of Richmond, in the Province of British Columbia, are hereby required to send particulars of their claims to the Executor at the following address: c/o McQuarrie Hunter LLP, Barristers & Solicitors Attention: Allison Catherwood #1500 - 13450 102 Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3T 5X3 before the 28th day of November, 2011, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to claims of which the Executor then has notice.

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> Fall Festival at Lulu Island Winery

Harvest cheers

bit of rain and some sour grapes couldn’t bring down the festive mood at LuLu Island Winery’s Fall Festival last weekend.

Around 300 people attended the event, which aimed “to raise awareness about the grape harvest and the winery itself,” said Heather Around Town Turnbull the Amanda Oye winery’s marketing and development manager. “We like to make fun things for the community so that we can be a part of it,” she said. The festival saw the release of the winery’s 2010 Shiraz and Pinot Noir, and its 2011 raspberry and blueberry vintages. “I think overall everyone liked the new wines so we’re pretty happy,” Turnbull said. Along with wine sampling, guests enjoyed barbecued hamburgers and hotdogs and had the option of going outside with a staff member and a pair of shears to pick their own grapes. The Orange Muscat grapes were not quite ripe yet, but people still went out to pick and sample them. “They were really good sports,” Turnbull said. “I think everyone really enjoyed picking the grapes,” she said. “The only thing we wish is that the grapes had been ripe and ready because that would have been even better but you can’t predict the weather.” Amanda Oye covers the social scene for The Review. Reach her at amanda.oye@ telus.net. Around Town appears every Wednesday.

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since 2004, when it stood at $333. And it’s forecast to climb by roughly $40 annually to $743 per home by 2016. Metro directors say much of the spending is driven by large but unavoidable major projects. Work begins next year on a new ultraviolet treatment system for drinking water from Coquitlam Lake, which serves the eastern third of the region. Work will also start on a new $250-million seismically protected water tunnel under the Fraser River to serve the growing South of Fraser area and ensure the water supply there isn’t knocked out in an earthquake. Another water tunnel at Annacis Island is estimated at $430 million, part of a planned $2.3-billion package of water capital projects over the next decade. “We’ve survived a long time with things that would go down in an

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