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Jennifer Gauthier photo Matthew Hargreaves of the Ridge Meadows Flames collides with Rudi Thorsteinson of the Richmond Sockeyes at the Minoru Arena. The ﬁrst-place Sockeyes shut out the Flames 11-0 on Thursday night.

Grow-op conviction upheld against young family by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The BC Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of a Richmond woman charged in connection with a large marijuana grow-op found in the North Richmond home where she lived with a couple and their two infant children in 2006. Wen Ying Wu was convicted in Richmond provincial court by Judge

Ron Fratkin after nearly 1,000 marijuana plants were found in her Bridgeport Road home in the early morning hours of Jan. 6, 2006. Richmond Mounties had received a 911 call about two intruders at the home, and while searching the interior of the two-storey house— owned by Wan Yan Wu, a married mother of two infant children— found that the entire second ﬂoor was used to grow 950 marijuana

submitted that it was possible that the second ﬂoor of the house was off-limits to her and that, as a result, she would not have been in a position to exercise any control over the grow-operation,” Justice David Frankel wrote. He noted that Wen Ying Wu’s ﬁngerprint was on a piece of plastic sheeting used in connection with the grow op. Her appeal was unanimously dismissed.

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More than 40 commercial fishermen—including Richmond Delta-Richmond East MP John Cummins—have been fined for illegally fishing to protest unequal rules governing aboriginal fisheries in 2001 and 2002. The fines averaged $200 each, but some say they won’t pay and would rather go to jail. “We’re disappointed with the findings,” said Cummins, who was fined $300 because it was his second offence. “It’s not the level of fine, it’s the principle.” B.C. Fisheries Survival Coalition spokesman Phil Eidsvik—one of the protesters who represented the group in court—said they will appeal the convictions and predicted some will defy the fines imposed last week in BC provincial court. “A number of them have come to me and said ‘I’m not going to pay a fine because I’m the wrong race,’” Eidsvik said. “We have here a prosecution and enforcement policy based on race,” he said.

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Jennifer Gauthier photos Clockwise from top left: The Richmond Orchestra and Chorus get Steveston residents ready for Christmas by performing holiday classics during Thursday’s annual Christmas Parade presented by the Steveston Rotary Club; Santa Claus and his better half arrive much to the delight of children; This vintage ﬁre truck was adorned with Christmas lights; Madeleine Reithmeier eagerly awaits Santa’s arrival with parents Anna and Nicholas; RCSCC Bicknell cadets march in unison.

“By saying it’s OK to charge one racial group and not charge another, the court becomes somewhat complicit in that.” The original protests were staged to shine a spotlight on what the fishermen viewed as lax policing of aboriginal salmon fisheries on the Fraser River. Commercial fishermen were incensed they were largely sidelined in years of borderline sockeye returns, while native bands hauled in large catches of food fish. They contend First Nations food fish catches were and continue to be routinely sold on the black market, while Fisheries and Oceans Canada turns a blind eye. Cummins hoped the judge would grant absolute discharges— leaving fishermen with no record—and send a message to fishery managers that “you cannot treat one group of Canadians differently from another.” Provincial Court Judge James Wingham rejected discharges, noting the protest fisheries happened at the same time native food fisheries were in progress and “created a situation where there was potential for conflict.” The fishermen were given six months to pay and Wingham would not say how much jail time should apply for those who don’t pay. A series of legal challenges over the years by commercial fishermen have failed to force federal officials to apply equal legal treatment to aboriginal fisheries. The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in 2008 Fisheries and Oceans could authorize aboriginal fisheries for sale and found different treatment before the law can be justified because First Nations are a disadvantaged group. Other rulings since the protest fisheries took place have strengthened the constitutionally protected aboriginal right to fish for food, social and ceremonial purposes ahead of all other users, subject only to conservation.

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Christine Lyon photo KidSport BC director Pete Quevillon (centre) accepts a donation from Santa Claus on behalf of Telus’s director of community sport Steve Podborski (left).

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The foursome ﬂew below the radar because of their appearance—looking like university students—and lack of criminal history, but are believed responsible for more than $100,000 worth of property crime. Though young, they weren’t naive, sometimes employing countersurveillance methods, such as driving erratically to avoid police tails, Gresiuk said. More than 30 property-crime and fraud-related criminal charges have been laid against the men thus far, and they are believed to have targeted homes in upscale and middle class neighbourhoods in Surrey, Port Moody, Burnaby, Vancouver and West Vancouver. But the group was changing with the season, moving from break-ins to identity theft and frauds. Gresiuk said it’s not known whether any Richmond homes were hit by the group, but investigators are now

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nce the hustle of the holidays subsides and you resume your natural pace, you may find that now is the perfect time to start thinking about next year, and get a few other things done, too. 1. Wrap up leftovers: Food storage bags, particularly of the freezer-proof variety, can prove invaluable. Portion out remaining holiday treats into bags and mark the contents on them and then pop into the freezer. 2. Make a greeting card list: There are likely the standard people with whom you correspond, but do you ﬁnd that each year a certain individual sends you a greeting to which you forgot to reciprocate? While all of your holiday cards are hanging in full view, make a list of the people who sent you cards. 3. Shop the sales: Some people just love the bargains that post-Christmas has to offer and are not bothered by the long lines at area stores. 4. Stock up for next year: If the malls aren’t your thing right now, consider stopping by a pharmacy, card shop or discount centre that has slashed prices on holiday merchandise. You can purchase new lights, wrapping paper, decorations and much more, usually at a deep discount. 5. Start thinking of resolutions: New Year’s Eve is only a few days away. Use your down time to think up resolutions that stray from the standards of losing weight or quitting smoking (although those are very valid resolutions). 6. Start a family tradition: Chances are the kids and you have time off from school and work. Make the most of this rare time together to do something fun. Take in a movie, visit a zoo or indoor aquarium or hit the hills with a sled. 7. Pack up: While it may be too early for some to let go of their holiday decorations, others are busy and use the time to pack up the Christmas clutter. 8. Shop for big-ticket items: Now is a good time to look for a car or that big electronic item. Think ahead to the Stanley Cup playoffs and splurge on the ﬂat-panel TV. 10. Kick back and relax: Sometimes the best thing to do is nothing at all.

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e’re coming up to the pinnacle of the holiday season this week: the family dinner. Preparations have been going on for weeks.

While some families may be looking forward to a roast or a ham, ours has a traditional turkey dinner, with all the trimmings. And I mean all. Brussels sprouts, potatoes (Irish and sweet), cranberry sauce, and lots of appetizers and desserts. Apart from all the feasting, the other thing I look forward to is connecting with friends and family again. One aunt in particular, Parvin, is a great conversationalist. When we last met in

the summer time at a family barbeque, the topic of food came up again and I have a feeling we’ll return to the same theme. This is because for me, barbeques and holiday dinners have one thing in common. They tend to be meat fests. And I’m a vegetarian. This seems to irk my aunt Parvin to no end. “Where’s the meat!!?” she’ll exclaim as she looks at my plate. I usually just smile but sometimes I fall for the bait. I’ve been a vegetarian for 25 years so this is not a new thing that my family has to get used to. Often, I’ll bring a vegetarian dish to share or, if the holiday parties are already making my clothes ﬁt uncomfortably, I’ll just stick to vegetables for dinner. “What’s wrong with eating meat?” asks Parvin, “we’re carnivores, after all”. I know I can’t argue the animal cruelty angle with her. She’s old school and in a pinch, I have a feeling she’d slaughter her own chicken if she needed to. Neither will the climate change argument. Animals, manure and ﬂatulence, don’t make great dinner conversation. So, I try something

“Where’s the meat!!?” she’ll exclaim as she looks at my plate. I usually just smile but sometimes I fall for the bait. I’ve been a vegetarian for 25 years so this is not a new thing that my family has to get used to. new. “Meat is killing our community,” I reply. Her eyebrows rise. She’s obviously interested. When our ancestors lived in India, I explain, they ate meat on very rare occasions. Only during festivals or wedding celebrations would an animal be slaughtered. Once our community moved to East Africa, meat was suddenly plentiful and we switched from eating curries made of pulses and beans to chicken and beef. “So?” comments Parvin, “I love chicken bhiriyani. Nothing wrong with that.” Indeed, perhaps if it’s once in a while. But meat is no longer a once-in-a-while dish, especially

in Canada. People eat it every day. And, if you ask any Indo-Canadian, they can all name someone in their family suffering from high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease. I truly believe that meat consumption and these health issues are connected, especially in the Indo-Canadian community. A couple of weeks ago, I held a dinner party at my place for friends and neighbours. I cooked the main dish and asked everyone to bring appetizers, side dishes, or desserts. What was the main item? Brown rice and daal. My aunt would have been horrified. Peasant food! But I think everyone enjoyed it. Knowing that there are health issues in Parvin’s family, I’m wondering just how often she’s eating meat. “Oh you know, I have to cook meat at least twice a month.” That makes me laugh. Parvin aunty, you rock! Hope everyone follows your lead. Arzeena Hamir is co-ordinator of the Richmond Food Security Society. Reach her at arzeenahamir@shaw.ca.

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Children’s ministry responsible for criminal record checks

Gasoline prices in Metro Vancouver have risen about 15 per cent this year and are now at their highest levels since mid2008. Average pump prices in the region jumped a couple of cents to $1.20 per litre, according to tracking site vancouvergasprices. com. Gas prices hit $1.50 per litre in July of 2008 in the wake of a major spike in oil prices that year. But Michael Ervin, a petroleum consultant and vice-president at the Kent Group, doesn’t see prices getting that high again in the coming year. “I don’t think we’re going to see any quick return to that,” he said. “2011 is not going to be characterized by any tremendous volatility in crude oil prices.” Ervin said the depressed U.S. economy has helped curb demand and ensure there’s plenty of surplus reﬁning capacity in North America, helping keep consumer gas prices in check.

Changes in wake of local foster care worker’s guilty pleas to sex charges by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The Ministry of Children and Family Development investigation into a Richmond foster home worker who pled guilty last October to sex charges has found that the roles, responsibilities and tracking procedures used by the region needed to be clariﬁed and reiterated. Kevin Fanning, 50, pled guilty to sexual assault and sexual exploitation and was sentenced to 60 days in prison and a threeyear term of probation. Ministry spokesperson Christine Ash said regular annual reviews were conducted at the foster home where Fanning worked, but no issues were identiﬁed. However after the allegations surfaced against

Fanning, a “protocol in- had with a young girl in vestigation” ensued and 2004 prompted the girl’s the Vancouver Coastal parents to call the police. Region examined the re- That investigation didn’t lief care approval practice lead to criminal charges, that was evident in this but would have popped case. up on Fanning’s criminal As ﬁrst revealed by The record check. As well, the way the Richmond Review earlier this year, Fanning had to ministry conducts crimiundergo a criminal record nal record checks has also check before being hired changed, Ash said. to supervise vulnerable In 2009, the children’s children at the local foster ministry consulted the home. Public Safety and SoliciThat criminal record tor General’s ministry on check was red-flagged ways it might improve the by Richmond Mounties, yet Fanning was “The changes we have hired anyway. In been implementing over fact, at the time he was awaiting the last several months sentencing, Fan- may address some of the ning still lived in concerns highlighted in the same condo unit next to Rose- this case.” wood Village, - Christine Ash where an encounter Fanning

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criminal record check process. Previously, criminal record checks were the responsibility of the companies contracted by the children’s ministry to perform the service. Now that responsibility rests with the children’s ministry. As revealed in The Review, two sources indicated that there was no follow-up by the children’s ministry when Fanning’s criminal record check was red-ﬂagged. “The changes we have been implementing over the last several months may address some of the concerns highlighted in this case,” Ash said in an e-mail. “Responsibility for criminal record searches now lies with the ministry—not care providers— and the information will be held and managed centrally.” As well, criminal record checks will now be conducted every three years, rather than every ﬁve years, a requirement

extended to all care providers contracted to the ministry and delegated aboriginal agencies. “This includes foster care providers and the relief workers they hire, prospective adoptive parents as well as the extended family program,” Ash wrote. The number of provincial and federal databases that can be searched when conducting criminal record checks has increased to seven. As well, the solicitor general’s ministry will conduct the criminal record checks on behalf of the ministry and will inform the ministry of the outcome of that check. “This change ensures a greater degree of safety and security for children who are in the care of the ministry and will reafﬁrm the ministry’s commitment to the safety and security for children who are in the care of the ministry and for children who are in out-of-care placements.”

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Tennis building upgrade planned by Christine Lyon Staff Reporter The tennis building at Steveston Community Centre will soon get a much-needed makeover. On Monday, Richmond council’s general purposes committee endorsed a $300,000 upgrade. The tennis building was installed 20 years ago over existing courts. Originally designed as a “roof only” building, the Steveston Community Society made improvements over the years to accommodate events like martial arts tournaments, the Christmas craft fair and the salmon festival—without going through the building approval process. The structure is not completely enclosed, resulting in high heating costs and rodent problems. A site review this year identified several structural and safety issues: twisted canopy roof beams, undersized beams and too few emergency exits for special events. “This is a no brainer,” said Coun. Derek Dang.

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SPORTS EDITOR: Don Fennell Phone: 604 247 3732 E-mail: sports@richmondreview.com

2010 Richmond International Midget Hockey Tournament

Visiting teams packed with talent Desert states producing elite hockey prospects by Don Fennell Sports Editor The desert of Arizona, where the daytime mercury rarely drops below 16 degrees Celsius, might seem like the last place you’d ﬁnd an ice hockey team. But the Mission Ice not only call the state home, but are emerging as one of the top independent tournament teams in the U.S. Becoming a mainstay at the Richmond International Midget Hockey Tournament, the Ice are guided by coach Jeremy Goltz, a former pro defenceman with the ECHL Louisville Riverfrogs, who was a standout at the University of Arizona where he was a two-time captain and the all-time leading scorer from the blueline. “We have found the tournament to be an invaluable experience for the kids, (where they can) come and play different teams and styles,” said Goltz. This year’s Ice boast an exceptional talent in Joey Gannet, 17, an explosive skater who moved from Chicago where he was a member of the national high school champion New Trier. “Joey has caught attention everywhere he goes,” Goltz said of the 5’9, 160-pound forward. “You will see he is a special player.” The Ice will compete in the Midget Major (Elite AAA) pool along with the likes of the Kitchener Rangers and B.C. Major Midget teams Vancouver Northeast Chiefs and Thompson Blazers.

Rangers hope to outwork foes Speaking of the Rangers, coach Todd Hoffman likes his team to use its speed up front to produce an aggressive forecheck. “By outworking our opposition, and not getting away from our systems, our team can be very effective,” said Hoffman. “We’re in a league where any team on any given night can beat anybody. This makes our league very competitive and ensures you’re getting top

efforts from all 20 players.” It also helps produce solid prospects, with many of the current Rangers hoping to play at the next level. “This tournament will be a great opportunity for them to see how they match up,” said Hoffman. “Playing against teams from other provinces (and states) also gives us a scale of where our organization is and what we can change to be better.” The Rangers are currently 10-12 in league play and 4-7-2 in tournament action. One of its players, Carlton Richard, has been drafted by the Saginaw Spirit of the OHL. There will be a new Midget Major champion as neither last year’s champion Moose Jaw Warriors or ﬁnalists Valley West Hawks are entered in this year’s tournament. There’ll also be a new champion at the Midget AAA level, as the Seafair Islanders (winners in each of the last two years) also not returning. The Richmond Blues, who haven’t won a tournament title at any level since 1996 (though they were ﬁnalists in 2008 at the AAA level), hope to put an end to the drought this week. The hosts will have some stiff competition, however.

Dallas U15’s may overcome youth Dallas Stars’ elite under-15 team will be one of the youngest teams in the tournament, but also one of the most talented. Currently sporting a 13-6-2 record while playing an independent schedule, the club has competed in such tournaments as the Motor City Cup in Detroit, the Windsor Jr. Spitﬁre and the Nike-Bauer in Chicago. “The keys to the team are goaltending and defence,” said coach Trevor Hanas. “We can play some good games where we can shut down the opposition quite well.” Hanas said the Stars chose to apply to play in the Richmond International Midget Hockey Tournament to help

Don Fennell photo Derrick Pouliot was the centre of attention at the 2009 Richmond International Midget Hockey Tournament. The ﬁrst overall pick in the WHL Bantam Draft by the Portland Winter Hawks, he showed his offensive prowess while also playing a steady game on the blueline for Elite AAA tournament champion Moose Jaw Warriors. This season, Pouliot has made the jump to the Hawks where he continues to impress. He has 18 points in 35 games.

expose the players to junior scouts in Western Canada and the Northwest United States. “I am originally from Saskatchewan and I wanted the player to have the Western Canadian hockey experience,” he said. “Right now, these boys are just starting to get some exposure, but hopefully by next year they will make our U16 team and play in the Tier 1 league.”

Wolves will be a team to watch The largest state in the U.S. by area (1,717,854 square kilometres), Alaska has been sending teams to play in the Richmond International Midget Hockey

Tournament for decades. That trend continues in 2010 and the Alaska Wolves U16 AAA have the potential to be one of the best ever. Assistant coach Kris Knauss is anxous to see how his team stacks up against the best in the Midget Major Division. Among the key players on the Wolves in giant Josh Smith, a 1994-born prospect who is already 6’5” and 240 pounds, and physical Tyler Thompson who in addition to good size is also a top point producer. 1995-born prospects include Gunnar Merrick and Dustin Fritz, a goaltender with great potential according to the coaching staff. “We are excited about the Richmond International Midget Hockey Tourna-

ment,” said Knauss. “We believe this ﬁeld of elite teams will challenge our players and provide a great arena for exposure. As a younger team, we challenge our players to play at the highest level and contend in every game.” The Wolves currently have players being scouted by the NAHL, USHL, NCAA and WHL.

Blue-collar work ethic way to win Like the other Mission Ice team entered in the Midget Major pool, the U16AAA Ice play an independent schedule that has, thus far, seen they play in the Nike-Bauer tournament in Chicago and

the Vipers’ tournament in Pittsburgh. Scott Farr is a highlyskilled forward who has already drawn interest from junior programs, while Hayden Baardsen is an aggressive forward who plays with an edge. Team Arizona also plays an independent schedule and is currently 13-14-3 on the season. Unlike the Mission Ice, Team Arizona U16 AAA is a “blue-collar team,” according to its coach Dave Kiraly. “Every player has a key role, and throughout the season has stepped up and made critical plays,” he said. “When we we outwork the other team, we generate opporutnity to make skilled plays and have success.” See Page 15

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Team Arizona teeming with talent FREE Dircks, Danny Kiraly, Wes Fry, Cliff Weybrecht, Justin Weber, and Terry Dobbins have all been selected to compete at USAHockey’s Rocky Mountain District camps. Many have also been invited to USHL and WHL team summer camps.

Kiraly said Team Arizona chose to apply for entry into the Richmond International Midget Hockey Tournament because of the high-level of play without travelling to the East Coast, and also for the exposure to junior programs. “It’s safe to say all our players are pursuing the next level of hockey,” he said. “Whether that’s junior or prep schools, our program is centered on developing young men through hard work and perseverance.” To that end, Kiraly said many graduating players have been recognized among Arizona’s elite hockey players in the 1995 age group (all but three being ﬁrst-year Midgets). Clay Cross, Jacob Bayer, Stetson

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will deďŹ nitely be one of the highlights of our season, especially having the opportunity to play international competition,â&#x20AC;? said coach Eric Blais. The Rocketsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; success begins and ends with goaltending. Third-year players Patrick Defoe and Travis Ryman are both steady, while captain Matt Yip, another third year player, leads by example with a tremendous work ethic. Yip is also the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading scorer and has the respect of his peers. Yet another third-year player, Nick Beskindny anchors a solid blueline that includes secondyear players Christian Chernoff and Brayden Oliver as well as rookies Kevin Roth and Keaton Hodgson. Rookie Riley Stewart is the Rocketsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; leading goal scorer and improving every game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We seem to play our best at tournaments,â&#x20AC;?

said Blais. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We placed second in the season-opening Salmon Arm tournament and just returned from winning the Prince George tournament. But injuries are a real key for our team, and those two tournaments were the only time this year we were healthy.â&#x20AC;? With its typically sunny climate, Southern California also doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ďŹ t the typical image of an ice hockey environment. But it is increasingly producing some of the best young talent in the game. The California Wave have played a big part in that. One of Southern Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most prestigious and successful youth hockey programs since its inception in 1997, the Califonria Wave program focuses on providing the most advanced level of player development through the expeirence of a highly-talented coach-

Since the program began in 1997, California Wave have played an integral part in developing top-notch hockey prospects. The current talent pool is as deep as ever.

ing staff. Wave teams regularly participate in local, national and international events exposing its players to the highest level of hockey available. The Wave have been a mainstay at the Richmond International Midget Hockey Tournament, and enjoyed success hereâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;most recently ďŹ nishing as ďŹ nalists in the Midget Major division in 2008. Currently ranked 24th in the U.S. with a 20-4-2 record, the U-18 AA squad is coached by

Quinn Quirion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a very strong group of players that work hard and in sync,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And we expect to see them continue their growth and success.â&#x20AC;? Not surprisingly, given the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success, many of the current Wave players are considering moving on to play junior next season. Five of last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s players are playing junior hockey this season, and three others are with college programs.

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Stars come to Richmond sporting only a 7-11-4 record, but coach Daron Underwood is hoping the tournament will be a conďŹ dence builder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As of now I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe there are any players with offers from junior teams,â&#x20AC;? Underwood said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But hopefully this will be the beginning for a few of them.â&#x20AC;? The North Stars have several players who scouts are sure to want to watch. They include Conrad Kress, who has a great size and decent puck skills allowing him to cover a lot of the ice. Elijah Dutton is a hard-working, physical player with great puck skills and anticipation, while Jake Davis brings good vision as well as a willingness to learn. Ryan Bailey and Kenneth Lowney are both stay-at-home defencemen. While their record doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reďŹ&#x201A;ect it, many of the North Starsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; games this season have been closeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;often decided by a goal or two. The Stars have lacked the ability to ďŹ nish its opportunities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With good team size and (emerging) ability, I hope we can use the adversity as a stepping stone that will prodcue a competitive team by the end of the season.â&#x20AC;? Underwood said.

Yukon preps for Games The CWG Yukon are a split team put together speciďŹ cally for the Canada Games. Made up of 12

ďŹ rst-year (1995-born) Midgets and eight second-year Bantams, the club has played four exhibition games against Midget teams and managed to win one of them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have great goaltending, and a few outstanding forwards,â&#x20AC;? said coach Jay Glass. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But our team is very young and we lack experience at this level. We hope to compete in this tournament to step up a level and play against older players. Hopefully, that will raise our level of play and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll gain even more experience in preparation for the Canada Games in Halifax.â&#x20AC;? Glass ďŹ gures at least six players could move on to play junior or major college hockey.

Facts â&#x20AC;˘The 2010 Richmond International Midget Hockey Tournament, Dec. 26-31, is the 30th annual. â&#x20AC;˘Last year, more than 80 scouts from junior and college hockey programs were in attendance. â&#x20AC;˘This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournament will again host three divisions: Midget Major (10 teams), Midget AAA (28 teams) and AA (20 teams). â&#x20AC;˘The tournament will be held at the three Richmond arenas under the auspices of Richmond Minor Hockey Association. â&#x20AC;˘All proceeds go directly to the Richmond Minor Midget Hockey Scholarship Program.

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In Memory of MICHAEL DISTON June 17, 1984 - Dec. 26, 2009

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It is with great sadness the family would like to share the passing of “Larry”. For the last twenty seven years he was husband to his beloved wife, Jean. Father to Doug (Doreen). Henry (Sue); step father to Loraine Martin, Bob Milligan (Moira), Bonita Elliott (Bryan), Gary Milligan (Anna); grandfather to eleven grandchildren and two great grand children. He is survived by his siblings, Ron and Leona, and many nieces and nephews. Larry was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Delta Branch, and the Country Meadows Senior Men’s golf club. A Memorial Service will be held on December 28th, 1:00pm at Brighouse United Church, 8151 Bennett Road, Richmond. A reception is to follow. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, BC Cancer agency or your charity of choice.

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sports Steve Nash Fitness World hosting Spin-a-Thon to ﬁght depression Steve Nash Fitness World and Sports Clubs are hosting a club wide Spin-a-Thon on Monday, Jan. 17, ofﬁcially known as the most depressing day of the year by the Canadian Mental Health Association. The Spin-a-Thon invites members to cycle with Michael Schratter who is cycling solo around the world to battle mental illness stigma and raise money for mental health: the campaign is called ‘Ride Don’t Hide’.

Schratter is a Vancouver school teacher and social columnist for 24 Hours who is trying to raise $40,000 on behalf of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) BC Division, supporting programs for children and youth. Suicide is the largest killer of Canadian youth after car accidents, with 50-74 per cent of mental disorders beginning during childhood. “If we can share the common story of how mental

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Don Fennell photo Richmond Atom A2 Blues kept close tabs on visiting North Vancouver during rep hockey action Sunday at Minoru Arena.

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Kudos is a weekly feature showcasing all the good deeds around town. E-mail submissions to news@richmondreview.com

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Coast Capital Savings’ president and CEO, Tracy Redies (third from right), and other employees threw on their ugly Christmas sweaters and treated customers and staff at the Steveston branch to Christmas carols. The impromptu holiday concert was in celebration of the branch’s participation in the Credit Union’s United Way workplace campaign. Across the Coast Capital network, employees raised over $250,000 to assist the United Way.

Aerocar employees Kirn Sanghera, Doreen Ram, Angela Mackinnon and Loreen Ram. The Richmond-based company has collected hundreds of donations of pet food, treats and toys that will be distributed to local animal shelters and rescue organizations through Loki’s Christmas Wish Fund. Aerocar’s donation has been the largest to date, allowing Loki’s to support six more shelters this year.

Country Meadows Senior Men’s Golf Club recently held its annual Christmas breakfast in support of families in need. Through the Salvation Army, four families will receive a Christmas dinner from Safeway and 700 pounds of food this year. Golf club members also contributed over $2,500 to purchase toys and household items for the families.

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Roberta Mercer and Briony Fay of Tourism Richmond, along with Richmond Food Bank volunteer Johanna Waldorf. Tourism Richmond recently delivered 227 kg of groceries and a $1,126 cheque to the food bank. The donation was part of the organization’s Christmas challenge to the community to help families in need.

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