Richmond Review, December 05, 2014

Martin van den Hemel photoSanta will again be rolling through Steveston on Christmas Eve, thanks to the return of the Steveston Santa Parade, which will begin at 6 p.m. on Dec. 24 on Regent Street, near Sixth Avenue, then wind down through the neighbour-hood and end at Moncton Street and Seventh Avenue.

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Event’s return after one-year hiatus courtesy Richmond Firefighters Society

by Martin van den HemelStaff Reporter

After a one-year hiatus, the Ste-veston Santa Parade is making a return on Christmas Eve.

The Richmond Firefighters Society is sponsoring the community event, which will see Santa and his elves wind their way through the neigh-bourhood, spreading Christmas cheer before Santa leaves to deliver the rest of his presents to the rest of the globe.

Jack Beetstra said the event starts at 6 p.m. on Dec. 24, with the parade beginning at Regent Street and Sixth Avenue and then ending at Moncton Street at Seventh Avenue.

“This parade is less a parade in the traditional sense and more about Santa visiting our neighbourhood on Christmas Eve before he sets out to visit all the children to deliver their presents. We feel that Steveston is unique and Santa’s visit with many of his elves and costumed charac-ters on Christmas Eve is one of those events that make it even more spe-

cial,” neighbours were told in a poster inviting them to participate.

One of the originators of the pa-rade, Kelvin Higo, former chief pub-lic health inspector for the City of Richmond who has been retired for nearly a decade, was enlisted to assist in the effort to resurrect the event and is now part of the event’s committee.

The event started in 1973, and was sponsored by the Steveston Com-munity Society until 1996, when the Steveston Lion’s Club became a co-sponsor. The Steveston Rotary Club then sponsored the event until 2012.

Donations of cash or canned/non-perishable items will be collected by volunteers and earmarked for the Richmond Food Bank.

For more information, visit their Facebook page (Steveston Santa Claus Parade) or follow them on Twitter (@StevestonSanta).

Steveston Santa Parade set to return on Dec. 24

“We feel that Steveston is unique and Santa’s visit with many of his

elves and costumed characters on Christ-

mas Eve is one of those events that make it even

more special.”

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Richmond Fire-Rescue to share new three-storey digs with paramedics

by Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter

City hall is advancing plans for its one-of-a-kind fire hall planned for the West Cambie neighbourhood.

Having already reached an agreement with B.C. Emergency Health Services to build a joint fire hall and ambulance sta-tion, the city is now moving to formally rezone the property.

Council’s planning committee heard Wednesday the new $20.7-million facility is needed to replace a half-century-old fire hall on Bridgeport Road.

“The provision of a new Cambie Fire Hall No. 3 and inclusion of an ambulance sta-tion is an important capital project that ad-dresses the community safety needs of our growing city,” noted planner Sara Badyal in her report.

The city is planning to rezone three va-cant residential properties on Cambie Road just west of No. 4 Road to accom-modate the 25,995 square-foot facility. The 0.6-hectare (1.5-acre) site backs onto the grass field of Tomsett Elementary.

Richmond Fire-Rescue’s space will include two fire truck bays, and two additional bays for fire truck repairs, along with additional space for offices, staff use and training. The ambulance station will be built with two bays capable of accommodating six am-

bulances, along with interior space.The rezoning application is still subject

to a standard public hearing.The building will replace two aging facili-

ties: Fire Hall No. 3 at 9100 Bridgeport Rd. and B.C. Ambulance Service’s Station 250 on Sexsmith Road. Both are located one kilometre from the new site.

Richmond Fire-Rescue will use the new building as its principal training centre, and also locate its emergency vehicle technicians there.

Following an announcement of a 20-year lease agreement with B.C. Emergen-cy Health Services a year ago, city officials said co-locating the ambulance service will lead to “increased collaboration.”

Similar arrangements exist in some rural communities, but this is the first time in B.C. such a facility will be built in a major urban centre.

Planners hope to achieve LEED gold status for the building, the third highest rating of four environmental certification levels set out in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design process.

Fire Hall No. 3 is one of the last Richmond fire stations to be replaced or upgraded. The city has replaced fire halls in Hamilton, Sea Island and Steveston, and extensively renovated and seismically upgraded the hall in Shellmont.

The other fire hall due for replacement is Fire Hall No. 1 on Gilbert Road—Rich-mond Fire-Rescue’s headquarters. The city is moving ahead with that $22.3-million re-build, scheduled to be complete by 2016.

During construction some Richmond Fire-Rescue staff, equipment and vehicles will be temporarily relocated across the street to 6931 Granville Ave., a city-owned building known as City Hall West.

Summits of Hope photoRichmond’s Russ Barstow near the base camp of Mt. Everest, holding a prayer flag for Jan Rooks, a cardiol-ogy nurse clinician at B.C. Children’s Hospital, who was killed on Oct. 14 when swept away by an avalanche while accompanied by her husband Grant, as well sher-pas and guides on Nepal’s famous Annapurna circuit.

Summits of Hope tops $250,000 in two climbs for B.C. Children’s Hospitalby Martin van den HemelStaff Reporter

It was in March of 2001 when Richmond Review re-porter Chris Bryan was invited to climb Mt. Kiliman-jaro as part of a fledgling charitable effort for the B.C. Children’s Hospital.

A mountain climbing team comprising mostly Rich-mond residents assembled to form Summits of Hope, which aimed to climb the tallest mountains on four continents over four years while raising money for chil-dren suffering from cancer.

As Richmond’s Russ Barstow recalls it, that one trek to Africa’s tallest mountain at 5,895 metres, raised about $46,000.

Much has changed in the past 13 years, Barstow reminsced, including the briefcase-sized satellite phone—its shell used as the antennae—Barstow lugged up the mountain, and which Bryan used to file his long-distance stories.

Still settling back in from a November trip to the base camp of Mt. Everest, Barstow said this year’s two climbs—including a Kilimanjaro climb in October—have raised more than $250,000, more than five times the amount of that first trip in 2001.

And while back then Summits of Hope was mostly a local endeavour that included Steveston’s Gord Den-hoed, today’s participating climbers are from all over the Lower Mainland and other parts of B.C. and have together raised more than $3 million.

Raising money through the sale of volunteer-made, hand-sewn prayer flags ($40 each and available on their website at www.summitsofhope.com) that they bring along on their climb and then string up at the summit, Barstow said the volunteer-driven effort is made worthwhile knowing the difference they’re mak-ing in the lives of children at B.C. Children’s Hospital.

“It’s been a wild ride,” Barstow said Thursday after-noon.

Aside from providing children who stay at the hos-pital with toys, DVDs, books and games, funds raised by Summits of Hope have paid for a research fellow-ship for Dr. Sandra Dunn, an associate professor in the department of pediatrics.

Dunn’s team identified a protein that when blocked by a drug inhibitor, it killed and blocked the growth of a high percentage of cancer cells while leaving the normal cells unharmed.

Work is currently underway to study how they can apply this to the clinic for treating patients with brain tumors.

“We are directly responsible for that discovery,” Bar-stow said.

Since Summits of Hope started more than a decade ago, there’s been an “astronomical” change in the treat-ment and care of chlidren, he said.

“We’ve had a pretty great run and we’ve really set ourselves up for another 15 years of growing.”

Fire hall plan moves ahead in West Cambie

An artist’s rendering of a new combined fire hall and ambulance station planned for the West Cambie neighbourhood.

Donations of food hampers for needy families will be accepted at airport Dec. 11


Sea Island’s airport commu-nity wants to make Christmas brighter for hundreds of needy families—one turkey dinner at a time.

Vancouver Airport Authority is organizing its fourth annual Holiday Hamper Drive. It’s an opportunity for the airport community and the wider Richmond community to rally together and spread holiday spirit to others in the form of a turkey dinner.

Organizers hope to help at least 500 families this year.

All are welcome to put to-gether a hamper—or multiple hampers—and drop it off at the airport’s Jade Canoe sculp-ture next Thursday, Dec. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Help-ing set a festive mood will be

Santa, along with music and Christmas goodies.

Each hamper should contain: two cans of soup, one box of crackers, two boxes of stuff-ing, two cans of vegetables, two boxes of instant mashed potatoes, one can of cranberry

sauce, two packages of instant gravy, one box of cookies and one box of granola bars.

Donated hamper ingredients will be transferred into a reusable YVR bag at the Dec. 11 event.

For every hamper donated, the airport authority will pur-

chase one turkey to complete the dinner. Hampers will then be distributed to families in need through Quest Food Ex-change.

Those interested in donating hampers can RSVP by e-mailing [email protected].

Santa took time out of his busy North Pole schedule last year to participate in YVR’s Holiday Hamper Drive. He’ll be back Dec. 11 this year to greet donors of food hampers.

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Notice of Public HearingMonday, December 15, 2014 – 7 p.m.

Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items:

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1. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9181 (RZ 14-660396)

Location/s: 9680 Railway Avenue Applicant/s: Raman Kooner and

Ajit Thaliwal Purpose: To rezone the subject

property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, to permit the property to be subdivided into two (2) lots, with access from Mytko Crescent.

City Contact: Andrew Yu604.204.8518Planning and Development Department

BYLAW 9181

2. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9189 (RZ 14-658284)

Location/s: 7571 and 7591 St. Albans Road

Applicant/s: Western Gardenia Garden Holdings Ltd.

Purpose: To rezone the subject properties from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “High Density Townhouse (RTH4)”, to permit development of 16 townhouses in a three-storey structure (two storeys over enclosed parking).

City Contact: David Brownlee 604.276.4200 Planning and Development Department

BYLAW 9189

3. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9194 (RZ 14-666142)Location/s: 5440 Moncton Street

Applicant/s: Oris Consulting Ltd./Citimark Properties

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/A)”, to permit the property to be subdivided to create three (3) lots fronting Trites Road.

City Contact: Minhee Park604.276.4188Planning and Development Department

BYLAW 9194

4. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9196 (RZ 14-663343)Location/s: 10726 Hollybank Drive

Applicant/s: Li Qin Chen Purpose: To rezone the subject

property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, to permit subdivision into two (2) lots, with access from Hollybank Drive.

City Contact: Andrew Yu604.204.8518Planning and Development Department

BYLAW 9196

How to obtain further information:• By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above.• On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/agendas/hearings/2014.htm• At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, are also available for inspection at the Planning & Development Department at City Hall, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing December 5, 2014 and ending December 15, 2014, or upon the conclusion of the hearing.• By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604-276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing December 5, 2014 and ending December 15, 2014.Participating in the Public Hearing process:• The Public Hearing is open to all members of the public. If you believe that you are affected by the proposed bylaw, you may make a presentation or submit written comments at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may send your written comments to the City Clerk’s Offi ce by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows:• By E-mail: using the on-line form at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm• By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Offi ce• By Fax: 604.278.5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Offi ce• Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Offi ce at 604.276.4007.• All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council. It should be noted that the rezoned property may be used for any or all of the uses permitted in the “new” zone.Michelle JanssonActing Director, City Clerk’s Offi ce

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If organic waste is frozen solid in green cart, it’s not coming out


Freezing temperatures are freezing food scraps in some homeowners’ green carts, causing problems for crews contracted to pick up the organic material.

One resident found a notice on his green cart from contractor Sierra Waste, which was unable to empty it because the material was frozen. In a post on Twitter this week, the resident wondered what to do: “Wrap blankets around? Keep it inside my house to draw rodents?”

Under the recycling pro-gram, residents in single-family homes and town-houses are able to empty food scraps and yard trim-mings into a provided green cart wheeled con-tainer for curbside pickup.

The city’s website sug-gests residents put their green carts out for collec-tion before 7:30 a.m. the morning of pickup—rath-er than the night before.

If green cart material is frozen, it simply won’t come out when the bin is tipped into the truck, said city spokesperson Ted Townsend. He encour-aged residents to store their bins in an area where they won’t freeze, such as a garage, and wait until morning to wheel carts to the curb.

“That’s one way they can help avoid that problem. If it’s frozen solid inside the cart, it’s not going to come out,” he said.

Overnight temperatures in Richmond this week dropped to as low as -6 C.

According to Environment Canada’s forecast, tem-peratures are now climb-ing, with a warming trend continuing through next week. No freezing tem-peratures are forecasted.

Besides storing green carts indoors, some col-lection providers offer other tips, such as lining the bottom of a cart with newspaper or layering food scraps with dry yard trimmings.

Canada’s largest city has another approach. In Toronto, residents are encouraged to use plastic bags as liners to prevent loose organics from freez-ing to the sides of the bin. The city’s processing facil-ity is able to remove the plastic bags from organic waste material.

Plastic bags aren’t ac-cepted in Richmond and elsewhere in Metro Vancouver—even the compostable kind—but newspaper and paper bag

liners are. “When bio-degradable plastic bags break down, they leave behind flecks of plastic. This plastic is a contami-nant that can compromise the quality of the finished compost,” according to Richmond’s website.

Sierra Waste left this notice on a Richmond green cart this week, informing the resident the cart couldn’t be emptied because the material was frozen.

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roadrules.ca/. If you have never visited this site, now that you have the link, you may want to have a look. Th e ‘Home’ page has three columns. At the top of the right-hand column is a ‘Search’ box. Enter ‘distracted driving’ in this box and you will retrieve 46 articles.

Although some of these articles show up simply because of the term’s long established inclusion in the standard list of crash factors: weather, road and vehicle conditions, speed, alcohol, drugs, fatigue and distraction, the majority—some dating back fi ve years—are directly on point. From scanning the various titles, you will likely conclude that the infl ation of this category of crash causation is linked to the rapid universal uptake of the smartphone during the last decade.

The rise of distracted driving from in-car cellphone use prompted a rapid response of ‘fixes. First, we see new motor vehicle rules to define legal and illegal usage with sanctions—a mix of penalties and fines—for illegal usage. Second, there are announcements from governments, the police, safety associations, auto insurers, motor vehicle manufactures and the media to alert, educate and motivate behavioural change. Finally, technology comes to the rescue in an attempt to limit or control the functionality of such devices while in the driving environment.

Lately, the answer to whether or not these fi xes are working is increasingly troublesome. For one thing the numbers are disturbing, showing in both British Columbia and Ontario that, instead of

diminishing, distracted driving is capturing the top spot— ‘No.1’ killer on the roads— overtaking the traditional jostle between speed, and alcohol and drug impairment.

Experts (people professionally focused on this issue) are also taking pains to point out that the diffi culties in determining the exact causative role played by smartphone usage in any given crash, likely make these numbers vastly lower than they really are. (How many driver’s involved in a crash would actually volunteer that “oh, by the way, I was texting at the time”?)

Th ere is a widely held view that the problem’s growing intractability. Auto manufacturers admit the problem while at the same time, to keep up with the market, build in more distracting gadgetry. Focusing on the problem, Volkswagen’s praiseworthy anti-texting and driving advertisement recently shown in Hong Kong movie theatres has been viewed 19 million times on YouTube. However, for some of us it’s easier to learn the traffi c rules now than to learn how to program, operate and interpret your in-car communications, navigation and audio/visual systems.

We hear that psychologists and neurobiologists are speculating that our steadily increasing exposure to all of these ‘smart’ devices is changing the way we think. Some suggest that our brains are being trained to prefer distraction over focus, quick shifting over steady concentration, disconnection over consolidation, and constant stimulation over calm refl ection and repose. (Note: whatever happens, some of us will still continue to prefer peace and quiet in contrast to an overly caff einated lifestyle.)

We are told that the part of the human brain that enables sustained focus, long-term planning and creative synthesis may end up neglected and that the social and economic implications of this are profoundly signifi cant. Road Rules can’t help but note that such new ways of ‘thinking’ may be rendering us uniquely unfi t for and incapable of sustaining the type of alertness and steady focus necessary for safe driving.

Culture of Distraction?

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Member of Richmond’s various Rotary Clubs were on hand at Richmond City Hall last Saturday as Mayor Malcolm Brodie declared Rotary Day in Richmond.

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New board of education to be sworn in Monday

by Don FennellStaff Reporter

Ken Hamaguchi says it was more through igno-rance than by design he didn’t spend a penny on his bid for a seat on Rich-mond board of education.

But indirectly, at least, his fiscal prudence per-haps resonated with the

11,289 voters who sup-ported him election night.

Running as an inde-pendent, Hamaguchi, 55, cited funding, which continues to be a major concern in public educa-tion, as part of a platform that also stressed the im-portance of support for students and families as well as teachers and ad-ministrators.

“I think we have to keep advocating for funding,” said Hamaguchi, one of four new trustees to school board. “But I also hope to bring some new ideas to the table.”

Well known for his work in the community, including as executive director at the 800-mem-ber strong Seafair Minor Hockey Association, he says it is very heartening to have such trust placed in him by the public. He likens the challenge of being on school board to that in sport.

“This job is no different than my hockey job, only instead of players we’re talking students,” he says. “It’s still all about the kids and trying to make things the best possible for them. They come first. But it’s also important the teachers and administra-tors are supported. To me the teachers are the coaches and if they don’t have the resources they need it makes it difficult for the kids to succeed.”

Hamaguchi also has extensive experience as a behavior consultant for more than 30 years. He believes the Richmond School Board has done a good job of introducing students with autism and developmental delays into the schools, but hopes he can be asset in helping to further integrate them into the mainstream.

“I think inclusion has been good both for those kids with devel-opmental challenges as well as those without,” he says. “And it goes be-yond just physical inclu-sion, it has resulted in more acceptance and understanding. But it’s also important those kids with developmental challenges are engaged and feel fully part of the classroom so they get the full experience of learn-ing and engaging with the other kids.”

Hamaguchi along with new trustees Jonathan Ho, Sandra Nixon and Alice S. Wong, plus re-turning trustees Donna Sargent, Debbie Tablot-ney and Eric Yung will be sworn in on Monday night.

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What Sheriff Brody expe-rienced can be more dryly described as a ‘redefining of his frame of reference’. I mention this because I just experienced a ‘Brody moment’ myself when I was investigating why Rob Fraley, Monsanto’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), just recently said “I could easily see us in the next five or ten years being an information technology company.”

Wait a minute, doesn’t Monsanto produce genetically modified seeds, chemicals and controversial pesticides like Roundup? Yes, but these are merely pieces of a corporate strategy to increase profits, a strategy I thought I knew well.

Imagine my surprise when my research revealed that Monsanto’s strategic plans were much grander than I’d previously thought.

To understand why I had my ‘Brody moment’, then first we have to talk about modern farming.

Forget all your ideas or stereotypes about farm-ers – these folk are wired in a way that even the most gadget-obsessed city dweller would envy. Many farmers have fields that are monitored in real-time for things like temperature, soil mois-ture, and fertilizer levels, generating a flood of data. And it’s not just the fields that are wired. Much of the newest generation of modern (and incredibly expensive) farm equip-ment like tractors, fertilizer sprayers or combines have onboard computers, GPS and sophisticated sensors to ensure that fields are worked precisely.

Much of this data can be accessed by farm-ers through computers or apps on their smart-

phones. One such app is called Climate, made by Climate Corp (who obviously don’t spend much on coming up with imaginative names). This app takes information uploaded by farmers and combines it with data from Climate Corp’s own exten-sive weather network and climate database to gener-ate detailed recommenda-tions for farmers about how to best manage their fields. This includes when to plant crops, how much water or fertilizer to use, or when to harvest – essen-tially taking the guesswork out of farming.

This where Monsanto comes in. Last year it bought Climate Corp for almost one billion dollars. The match was perfect for them. Monsanto plans to combine Climate Corp’s immense real-time database about weather and soil conditions with their own research into new seeds, fertilizers and pesticides so that these products can be tailored for specific local farming

challenges. But this also means that

if Monsanto can convince all farmers to use the Climate app, the company will know precisely what types and amounts of seeds farmers plant, how much fertilizer or pesti-cides they use, and what their final yields are.

So not only would Monsanto gain incred-ibly valuable real-world farming data that would aid their research into new products, more impor-tantly, it would enable the company to take any guesswork out of their marketing. Each farmer’s business would be an open book to Monsanto, with all that implies.

While this is a sweeping corporate strategy indeed, we still haven’t reached our ‘Brody moment’ yet. To get that, you have to under-stand that when Monsanto says they’d like all farm-ers to use the Climate app, they literally mean ‘all farmers’. Everywhere, worldwide.

That’s possible because

of the cellphone revolu-tion. Though it may be hard to believe, even in the poorest parts of the world most people now have cellphones. Certainly most of the farmers in develop-ing countries do, something Monsanto is well aware of. With a cellphone, these farmers can use the Climate app to tap into a wealth of knowledge about weather, soil and farming techniques that they could never ac-cess before. And of course, Monsanto will gain access to these farmers in return, opening up entirely new markets for their products.

But above all else, Mon-santo would have access, and possibly control of, much of the data on farm-ing worldwide, creating new opportunities for them that could potentially dwarf all of their other business concerns. Given this prospect, CTO Rob Fraley’s comments about how Monsanto might become an information technology company make perfect sense. Hello, shark, now we can see you.

Believe me, the other biotech companies are not just going to just let Monsanto dominate, and are also planning similar schemes to permeate the food production systems of the entire world with their technologies. Whether you think this is all good or bad depends on how much you trust biotech compa-nies, but for me person-ally, given their poor track record, I think that when dealing with them, we will need a bigger boat.

Stephen Mullins is the communications man-ager for Richmond Food Security Society. See www.richmondfoodsecurity.org for information.

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EDITORIAL: Dishonourable to the corps

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Lawyers acting on behalf of the federal government this week are arguing in B.C.’s Supreme Court

that Canada has no covenant with its military veterans, and that any prom-ises made to them can be adjusted at will by elected representatives.

This is the government’s line of defence against a class-action suit being pursued by the Equitas Society on behalf of disabled veterans. The society has long argued – with support-ing evidence of those struggling with linger-ing physical and mental injuries – that the government’s policy of lump-sum payments to wounded veterans is paltry compensation indeed for those willing to sacrifice their lives for the principles we hold dear.

No matter what one believes about a suitable level of compensation for veterans – which is

a matter for our lawmakers – to argue flatly that Canada has no covenant with its sons and daughters in the military is shocking, both in its moral insensitivity and sheer lack of political astuteness.

It goes against what every Canadian has been raised to believe.

Many times we have been reminded by our politicians that we owe our veterans a debt that can never be repaid. Yet, some are tacitly supporting dishonourable measures that seek, by legal maneuvers, to devalue and dismiss that service.

At the heart and core of what it means to be a Canadian are principles of service and sacrifice, particularly in dark days when peace and democracy are threatened. Many lay down their lives in that conflict, while others endure wounds both seen and unseen for the rest of their days.

It is their service that we honour every No-vember at cenotaphs across this land, along with poppy-sporting politicians who are swift to lay wreaths and spout platitudes.

Our representatives should remember the words of then-prime minister Sir Robert Borden to Canadian troops preparing to go into battle at Vimy Ridge in 1917:

“You can go into this action feeling assured of this, and as the head of the government I give you this assurance, that you need have no fear that the government and the country will fail to show just appreciation of your service to the country in what you are about to-do and what you have already done…no man, whether he goes back or whether he remains in Flanders, will have just cause to reproach the govern-ment for having broken faith with the men who won and the men who died.”

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lettersNothing has changed for abused women and children

Editor:I attended a very

interesting one-day conference on violence against women in Rich-mond this week. Then I heard the news about yet another murder of a woman and her two children by a spouse, this time in Toronto.

I am so tired of our “caring” society failing these families over and over again. The woman apparently made a little too much money to qualify for access to safe affordable housing or to the legal system for her custody issues and her need for protection from a violent spouse.

I was a social worker in the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s and have been an active community volunteer since then. Nothing has changed for abused women and children, except we talk about the issue more openly.

Practical help such as re-housing and legal aid must be made available immediately to women and children fleeing violence or we will continue to have more senseless and heart-breaking deaths.

Mary PhillipsRichmond

Editor:Re: “Steveston needs a gas sta-

tion,” Letters, Nov. 28.Steveston doesn’t need a gas

station. If it frustrates your par-ents, tell your dad there’s a fuel gauge in his car that tells you when the car needs fuel.

You say your dad travels all over Richmond and Vancouver with his work, then tell him not to drive home to Steveston with an empty fuel tank. He should gas up at one of the many, many, many gas stations he passes on his way to work. For your information,when that gas warning light comes on, it’s just a warning,you still have

a reserve of fuel in the tank that let’s you drive another 30 to 40 kilometres.

When the low gas light comes on, you’re not running on fumes, you have enough gas to drive from Steveston to No. 1 Road and Francis 10 to 15 times no problem. Have a nice day.

Mel FrithRichmond

Editor:What a dreadful

disappointment to find that the Chart-house Restaurant has closed. In my opinion, it was the classiest and finest restau-rant in Steveston, Richmond and sur-rounding areas. It is another indication of old-time Richmond disappearing.

I moved into the Steveston area in 1970 and from that time on, it was my favourite place to go with family, old-time friends and commu-nity groups.

The surroundings were delightful, the food and service excel-lent and the view of the harbour and river traffic outstanding.

It is my hope that this fine restaurant will re-open in the immediate future.

Geraldine WrayRichmond

A puzzling letter

Editor:I was initially puzzled

by a letter (published on Nov. 26) pertain-ing to the recent Richmond municipal election.

The beginning of this letter offered ‘a special congratulations to Re-new Richmond candi-date Alice S. Wong who was elected to school trustee. I thought to myself, why would the author single out this individual for special congratulations?’

Imagine my surprise to find that the letter was signed by Alice S. Wong herself, along with her two Renew Richmond teammates! It would appear that Ms. Wong is already displaying at least one of the skills required to succeed in politics.

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Gateway Theatre’s biggest production of the season

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The curtain rises on Gate-way Theatre’s

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Crazy For You, the new Gershwin musi-cal, is a high-octane musical set in the 1930s full of songs like “I Got Rhythm” and “Nice Work If You Can Get It.”

Bachelor Bobby Child is plugging away at a fledgling theatre career in the Big Apple when his job at the family bank forces him to fore-close on a property in the middle of nowhere. But it’s there where Bobby finds his love of theatre and the love of his life.

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Staging a musical in December is a 30-year-old tradition at Gateway Theatre. Crazy opens Dec. 5 on the MainStage and runs through to Dec. 31. Tickets, $20 to $48, at gatewaytheatre.com or 604-270-1812.

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Gateway musical opens tonight

David Cooper photoGaelan Beatty and Kate Blackburn star in Crazy For You, a musical that opens this weekend on Gateway Theatre’s MainStage.



Richmond Chorus to present annual Christmas concert Dec. 13 and 14 with multicultural flair


Christmas songs from 16 countries

will be brought to life by the Rich-mond Chorus next weekend.

“The World Sings Christmas” is this year’s edition of the popular annual concert from the choir of the Richmond Orchestra and Chorus. Audiences will hear the smoothness of a Welsh Lullaby and the excite-ment of an African Christmas celebration.

What’s promised is a culturally rich Christmas celebration of musical memories, according to Richmond Chorus con-ductor Brigid Coult.

Many traditions and

languages will be showcased. The choir will sing carols from the British Isles, South and North Europe, Australia, the Philippines, Sierra Leone, and the Ameri-cas. They’ll be deliv-ered in languages that include Welsh, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Span-ish, Tagalog and Huron, as well as English. The choir will also offer plenty of opportunities for audience participa-tion.

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“A few years ago I programmed a well-loved Polish carol at a Christmas carol service. A member of the congregation coached the choir through the pronunciation, and when we sang it he had tears of joy streaming down his face. ‘I can hear my mother singing it,’ he said.”

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New Year’s Resolution: Hot rides and buys for 2015Here are what I consider to be five important cars for 2015.

Mazda MX-5Over the last few years Mazda has been introducing vehicles with its new Skyactiv technology but there is one car that will signify the culmination of all the things Mazda does well, the next generation MX-5 (Miata). The MX-5 will come in 2015 as a 2016 model and all eyes are on Mazda to see what it can deliver. The bodywork is more dramatic and having seen it in person, the dimensions look fanatic but the new front grille might take a while to adapt too. The two-seat cockpit is roomier, thanks to a wider body and longer wheelbase but the overall length is 105mm shorter and 20mm lower. The 2.0L Skyactiv direct injection 4-cylinder will power this lightweight car and power will go to the rear wheels though a 6-speed manual transmission. Engine output has not been announced, neither has the price, but expect the car to be competitive with the 2015 model on price.

Ford ExplorerThe sixth generation Ford Explorer will arrive in 2015 as a 2016 model, now with new 2.3L EcoBoost engine available on the base and XLT trim. This replaces the older 2.0L Ecoboost and provides a 270hp, a 13 per cent bump over the last version. The 290hp 3.5L V6 is carried over but the Sport trim and new Platinum trim will be fitted with the 365hp Ecoboost V6. Ford claims that styling is the number one purchase consideration so the shape was retained but new grille and LED headlamps help refresh the look.

This sixth generation Explorer marks the 25th anni-versary of the iconic SUV, with over 350,000 sold in Canada so far.

2015 Jeep RenegadeThere is no question that the merger of Fiat and Chrysler has helped to introduce many new vehicles. The small car segment is a perfect example; the Fiat

500 and its variations has been a plus for Chrysler’s bottom line. Built in Europe on the Fiat 500L platform, this smaller Jeep Renegade replaces the Compass and Patriot models. Powered by either a 160hp, 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder or a larger 184hp, 2.4L 4-cylinder, Jeep claims that this compact crossover is still a capable vehicle because of two available all-wheel-drive (AWD) systems.

The standard models will be available with front-wheel-drive (FWD), with either a 6-speed manual or 9-speed automatic transmission. Styling is all-American; the signature Jeep grille is mar-ried perfectly into the boxy design, as too are other Jeep styling cues. The interior is has a rugged, yet upscale design that features all of Jeep’s latest technology, including the award winning Uconnect infotainment system. Pricing has not been announced but expect it shortly as it is due at dealerships very soon.

Honda HR-VComing in 2015 is another SUV, smaller than the CR-V, helping to define the new subcompact SUV market. This little runabout is built off the excellent Honda Fit platform and will include many of the features that make that car a standout. The first is the interior of the HR-V. It will also feature Honda’s Magic Seats that flip

and fold for amazing versatility. The same 1.8L 4-clinder engine with 138hp will power this vehicle, either with FWD or AWD, through a continuously variable trans-mission or 6-cpeed manual. Pricing will be introduced closer to the introduction this coming spring. Built in Mexico, the HR-V will give Honda the same leg up that the original CR-V did for the small SUV segment.

Chevrolet VoltIt might surprise many people that the best selling electric car in Canada is the Chevrolet Volt, not the sexy Tesla Model S. There are many reasons for this, mainly the fact that the Volt provides all-electric transporta-tion for 65 kms but with the aid of a small 4-cylinder generator to extend the range over 300 kms. This car has all of the upside of an electric car with none of the range limiting restrictions. In 2015, Chevrolet will intro-duce the second generation of Chevrolet Volt, one that hopes to improve on the usability of the car in terms of comfort and electric driving range. General Motors will showcase the next generation car in January at the Detroit Auto Show and the company’s CEO has stated that the new car “will store more energy in its battery pack with fewer cells, yet go further on a charge.” General Motors claims that 80 per cent of current Volt owners commute entirely on electric power, so any improvement to range will help increase this number. The Volt isn’t a huge volume seller for General Motors but this new model will help the company to showcase what it can do technologically. General Motors has the capability to produce some the most advanced cars on the road.

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Her CDs, Emergence and Chrysa-lis are packed with her favourite pieces, both ancient and modern, and display her varied interests and instrumental techniques.

Southwood is now a member of the Delta Community Music School faculty, and lists Johann Sebastian Bach as her favourite composer.

Her Dec. 7 shipyards show will be staged inside the Chinese Bunk-house at 1 p.m. Tickets, $10, at the door. Britannia Shipyards is located at 5180 Westwater Dr.

1. Something you’ll play on Dec. 7? “’Asturias (Leyenda)’ by Albeniz. One of the most popular pieces that classical guitarists play but was actually written for the piano.”

2. A favourite Christmas/De-cember tradition? “Buying the family Christmas tree with my dad and decorating it while drinking sherry.”

3. Favourite holiday dessert? “English trifle of course.”

4. Where did you grow up? “I grew up in Hampshire which is a county in the South of England.”

5. How did Bermuda influence your music? “I think the audiences in Bermuda were particularly ap-preciative so that influenced my performing in a very positive way. I really started to enjoy performing more and trying to do as much of it as I could.”

6. Barry Manilow’s ‘Bermuda Triangle’ must be a favourite? “Ha ha—haven’t heard that one before.”

7. How often did you eat cod-fish and potatoes for breakfast in Bermuda? “I’ve only eaten it a couple of times but the locals eat it every week. Very tasty but surpris-ingly rich.”

8. A place island visitors should experience? “Bermuda is only a two hour flight from Toronto and not down in the Caribbean, so more accessible than most people think. It has the most beautiful beaches and the water is crystal clear. It truly is a paradise.”

9. A memorable concert you’ve performed? “I returned to Bermuda in 2013 for the 10th Bermuda Guitar Festival. All my old colleagues, friends and students attended and it was very special.”

10. Since your move here, does the Southwood-France Duo still perform? “Sadly not. David lives in Boston which is a fair ways from Vancouver. I am planning a reunion in 2015 so watch this space.”

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Just in time for Chanukah, Chabad of Richmond will be hold-ing an olive oil press workshop for kids this Sunday from 2-3 p.m. at the Brighouse branch of Richmond Public Library.

This free, drop-in, hands-on event shows the process that was used to produce pure olive oil more than 2,200 years ago.

“Kids can roll up their sleeves to sort and hand-press fresh olives in an old-fashioned wood and cast iron olive press,” said Rabbi Yechiel Baitelman, director of Chabad Richmond. “They can then refine the oil in a centrifuge, which distills it into pure olive oil.

“The children can also spin wicks out of cotton which would be used to light the me-norah, or nine-branch

candelabra that is used for Chanukah.”

“Chabad’s Chanukah programs such as the Olive Oil Workshop help kids feel more connected to their Jewish heritage, which is particularly important during the December holiday season,” added Baitel-man, who organized the workshop. “We encourage kids and their families to feel a heightened sense of Jewish pride by making the holiday of Chanukah come alive through the workshop and other fun events.”

Chabad’s olive oil press workshop is a travelling hands-on ex-hibit designed to help kids and their families prepare for Chanukah. This year, the eight-day festival of Chanukah begins on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 16th. The olive oil press

workshop is one of Chabad’s many Living Legacy programs, which teach about the Jewish holidays through fun and inter-active workshops.

“Chabad’s holiday awareness programs are extremely innovative. It is positive educational experiences like these that make kids appreci-ate their Jewish heri-tage and instills in them a desire to learn more,” added Baitelman.

The workshop takes place in the in the Kwok-Chu Lee Living Room of the library at 7700 Minoru Gate.

Throughout the lower mainland, Chabad will be presenting scores of fun, family-oriented Chanukah events and celebrations. For more information about Chanukah and a local schedule of events visit www.ChabadRichmond.com/Chanukah. .

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Talented Wildcats embracing expectationsby Don FennellSports Editor

Two years ago they were the Cinder-ella kids, a group of fresh-faced Grade 9s who surprisingly clawed their way to the provincial junior girls’ basketball championships.

But with success comes expectation, and now at the senior level the R.A. McMath Wildcats are one of the early favourites to contend for top honours at the triple-A high school level.

The players don’t seem to mind though. In fact, coach Anne Gillrie-Carre says they’ve taken their passion for the game and worked hard in the

off-season to prepare for what prom-ises to be a competitive campaign.

The potential for the 2014-15 sea-son to go down as both memorable and rewarding is certainly there. Four of the players suited up for provincial teams at the under-14, under-16 and under-17 age groups, while others played on competitive club programs.

Though Gillrie-Carre is stressing the importance of team play, there’s no questioning the pure athletic talent of the likes of Jessica Jones, Bobby-Jo Colburn, Jessica Zawada and Justine McCaskill. Among her many strengths, Jones is the best pure shooter in the province who along with Colburn—

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“She is an amazing athlete who pun-ishes teams at both ends of the court,” says Gillrie-Carre, who for many years guided the successful fortunes of the Steveston Packers. “These three girls have all made the difficult first cuts for next year’s provincial under-17 team.”

McCaskill, the Wildcats’ starting point guard, formerly trained as part of the Basketball BC program and this year

was part of the Surrey Athlete pro-gram. She can knock the lights out with deadly three-point shooting and is a team general on the court, says Gillrie-Carre.

The prospect pool continues with a pair of Grade 9s, on the team for the second consecutive year. Abby Zawada played on the under-14 pro-vincial team and Lyric Custodio with the prolific Athlete program last sum-mer. Both are training as part of the under-15 elite development program this fall.

“They come with a very complete offensive and defensive set of skills. Their deadly outside shooting skills

and blasting penetration to the hoop puts them at the top of the province for their age,” says Gillrie-Carre.

Paul Jones, a longtime senior boys’ and regional girls’ basketball coach, has stepped up to help with coach-ing the Wildcats to fill the shoes of former associate coach Nathan Kishi. His experience and knowledge bring invaluable new ideas and eyes to the program, says Gillrie-Carre.

Currently ranked seventh in the prov-ince, the Wildcats are determined to do their best to realize or better that pre-diction. But Gillrie-Carre says they had already set their goals high.

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Schell earns league’s defensive honours

While the Kamloops Vibe appear to running away from the pack in the South Coast Female Amateur Hockey League, having lost just one of their first 14 games, Rich-mond Devils are very much in the thick of the next tier as the December portion of the schedule begins.

The Devils, 6-3-2 on the season, scored an important 4-1 win over Simon Fraser University last weekend, with goaltender Kasey Schell playing a prominent role. Schell, named the league’s defensive player of the week, earned her third victory in seven starts while lowering her goals against average to 1.49, the third-best numbers in the league. She also has a .918 save percentage and one shutout.

Richmond returns to action this week when it hosts the Fraser Valley Jets (5-5-1) Saturday night at Richmond Ice Centre. Game time is 7 p.m.

YYoga is joining forces with the Richmond Olympic Oval, with plans to open a two-room yoga studio on Jan. 19.

“Our vision for the Richmond Olympic Oval is to provide a broad range of services and amenities that positively contribute to the overall health and wellness of our commu-nity,” Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said in a press release.

“This new partnership will

reaffirm Richmond’s reputation as one of Canada’s healthiest cities by adding top-flight yoga programs and amenities to the oval’s already outstanding ar-ray of recreation, sport, fitness, sport medicine and wellness programs and services.”

YYoga at the Richmond Olympic Oval will feature more than 65 classes a week.

“We are thrilled to expand the YYoga community and partner with the Richmond Olympic Oval,” said Terry Mc-Bride, CEO of YYoga.

“This is a world class facility

that is dedicated to the health and wellness of the residents of Richmond. As someone who was born and raised here, I am very excited to be a part of that.”

Complimentary pop-up YYoga classes will be held at the oval in its current studio space every Sunday from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. from Dec. 21 to Jan. 11.

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From Page 22“There are 14 talented multiple-sport

athletes who are working hard to become a force as a stellar basketball team,” she says. “All of these girls would be starters in most schools, so depth is great at McMath.”

That includes two of the best defenders in the province in Montana Leonard and Ellie Reid. Wildcats’ fans will also delight in seeing them finish off many fast-breaks with their lightning speed.

Grade 12s Chelsea Simpkins and Josie Buter bring valuable senior leadership and experience as well as strong shooting to the group. Julia Wilson and Bonnie Leung come off the bench with feisty defence and are able to hit from the outside.

Both worked hard on their game in off-season programs and the dividends are paying off, says Gillrie-Carre.

“They exude Wildcat excellence as no-body outworks them on the court and in school,” she says.

The Wildcats should be fun to watch as they bring a ton of heart, skill and intensity to the court. Because the team lacks true post height they have to use a variety of effective, and sometimes innovative, de-fensive strategies to stop the opposing in-side game. Gillrie-Carre is amazed at how Hannah Partridge, although only five-foot-nine, and Carmen Milne at five-foot-six, play with the hearts of lions to shut down the six foot-plus posts inside.

McMath adopts team-first approach

Two years ago, as Grade 9s, the McMath Wildcats made a surprising run to the B.C. high school junior girls’ basketball championships.

by Don FennellSports Editor

It’s been a while since the Ste-veston-London Sharks have been able to put out a starting five with this much athleticism and height. Coach Mike Stoneburgh is naturally delighted.

“We have a tall and athletic starting lineup,” he says, referring to six-foot-four Taros Johal, six-foot-three Stefan Lim and six-foot-two Nigel Boyd, who are joined by guards Dennis Yapp and Brian Chen who will determine the fortunes of the school’s senior boys’ basketball team this season.

But, Johal and Boyd are the lone re-turning starters and still only Grade 11s, while Yapp was the sixth man last year. Still, Stoneburgh likes his team’s potential.

“Nigel is so athletic and all around player. Last year he tied in for the team lead in scoring and rebound-ing and he will be counted on this year again,” says Stoneburgh. “Taros was second in rebounding and third in scoring and will also be expected to bring the same. And Dennis will be running the team this year and is a good all around player who sees the floor well .”

In Chen, the Sharks have a consis-

tent free throw shooter and quality defender.

William Huang, Matt Levenstein, Robleah Ismail are expected to con-tinue to work hard to increase their playing time.

As a team, the Sharks’ strong suit is being able to limit the opposition’s secondary chances by not giving up offensive boards. And when they’re offence, the Sharks promise to put up plenty of shots.

Stoneburg expects the Richmond league will again be competitive with three provincially-ranked AAA teams and Richmond High just below the bar at AAAA.

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by Don FennellSports Editor

Oil may be the nation’s biggest export, but nothing says Canada

quite like hockey.It’s in our blood, and we’re only too

happy to share it with the world.A youth team from Richmond

will have that honour early in the new year, when the Seafair Atom A1 Islanders travel to China for the inaugural Vancouver Canucks Cup Jan. 1 to 3 in Shanghai.

“It’s going to be a crazy adventure and I don’t know what to expect,” says Makayala Kusch, who plays defence for the Islanders.

“But I’m looking forward to meeting the different kids we will be playing against while visiting a country on the other side of the world, seeing it in real life instead of pictures on Google images,” she says. “And shopping and tasting dif-ferent things will fun, too.”

Makayla enjoys playing hockey

not only because she gets to play with her friends, but also because her coaches are so supportive and encourage her to be herself. Finding out that all the coaches were going put a huge smile on her face.

Tova Henderson still has difficulty believing she’s being afforded this opportunity.

“Really I am just speechless, which my teammates will find hard to be-lieve,” she says. “I am looking forward to competing against all the teams from different countries, and being able to spend a once-in-a-lifetime experience with my best friends and teammates will be extraordinary. I’ve also wanted to spend time experi-encing another culture and maybe meet some new friends that I can keep in touch with.”

A strong believer that how you practice is how you play, goalten-der Lauren McKay is thrilled to be participating “because I get to wear a Canada jersey and show the other teams how we play hockey in Canada.”

“It will (also) be fun to meet lots of

new kids and teams from all over Asian,” she says. “And we also will get to see some of the Shanghai culture.”

Anne Tien says she is “over-excited” and looking forward to making new friends while sampling “the great food.”

“Our team is so lucky,” she says.

The seeds for the three-day tournament were planted three years ago through John Zhang, a Seafair dad whose son played on a Peewee team coached by Aaron Wilbur. Through Zhang’s connections in China, Wil-bur was invited to do some coach-ing in Shanghai and later to host a week-long series of clinics in Beijing during spring break and later in the summer. The clinics have been held annually ever since.

“It’s allowed us to build some grassroots (in hockey),” says Wilbur, who is overseeing this event.

“There’s been a lot of growth in the game, and with the Canucks coming aboard this year it’s fun to share (even more of) something we’re so passionate about.”

While there are about 2,000 registered hockey players in Beijing, the game is just starting to take shape in Shanghai. But in the last three years there has been a 400 per cent increase in the number of

players at the initiation level in the Century Star Club’s hockey program.

“My experience has been that if you hang out around the game you soon get a real sense of community,” says Wilbur.

“But the great thing with these kids (in China) is that none, or very few of them, have seen a (pro) game live or had the opportunity to watch on TV. Their love of the game stems strictly from playing it.”

With the NHL recognizing the enormity of a virtually untapped marketplace in China, the Canucks have been quick to lend their sup-port behind the clinics headed up

Wilbur, and to the new tournament. But Wilbur says the Canucks are also very much invested in expanding

the grassroots of the game.Wilbur hopes the inaugural Canuck Cup tournament not only become an annual event, but helps to attract many more players to the game in the immediate future.

Being hockey ambassa-dors from Canada, which is considered the cradle of the

game around the world, is a big responsibility for a group of

nine- and 10-year-olds. But the kids from Seafair couldn’t be any

more excited or proud to be asked to participate in the eight-team event which will also feature four teams from Beijing and one each from Shanghai, Hong Kong and Chinese Tapei.

With cost being a major consider-ation from day one, Seafair vice-president Cody Kusch has worked hard to ensure the team is able to go to China intact. He says it was impor-tant than no player be left behind.

“I thought about what an incred-ible experience it will be,” says Kusch. “And before we knew it all 17 players were committed despite the cost (initially about $4,000 per person but since cut in half through fundraising).”

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Sowing hockey seeds in ShanghaiSeafair Atom A1 Islanders afforded opportunity to represent Canada in unique tournament

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From Page 28“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime

experience and it’s why so many of our parents put their kids in hockey,” says Kusch. “It’s not just about hockey, but get-ting life skills from the game.”

Kusch and his col-leagues also hope that all the kids will act like kids, enthusiastically sharing what they have in common while learn-ing to appreciate the dif-

ferences in their cultures. Throughout it all, they’ll be building a legacy for others to emulate, he says.

Seafair president Nigel Shackles says Kusch deserves special credit for his endless drive and enthusiasm for bringing all the various pieces of the puzzle together to ensure the players and parents are afforded this rare opportunity.

“Besides the competi-

tion the players will face from various teams from China and beyond, the cultural aspect to all this is very important,” says Shackles. “In the city of Richmond, we have experienced much growth and change over the past few decades and newcomers have brought with them a lively culture that helps shape our commu-nity and make it more vibrant and alive than

ever before. By sending a team to play in the tournament, I hope we continue to bridge the cultural gap so we can all continue create and re-create a Richmond is that is fully prepared for the coming decades. It is fervently hoped that our team’s participation in the tournament will lead to continued involve-ment and continued building of bridges between cultures. I think that is what makes living in Richmond special and I am very happy to see a long-standing organi-zation such as Seafair Minor Hockey contribute in such a positive way.”

Shackles says Seafair’s members believe the experience of being involved in minor hockey is far greater than merely experiencing wins and losses. It is time spent travelling and play-ing with teammates in events such as the upcoming tournament in China that are “invalu-able” and define what should be the essence of being a child growing up

playing the sport.“Our goal is to make

sure all parents and players realize that while wins are fun, the larger goal must always be about what type of memories are being generated through their childhood and teenage

years in the local, and in this case, far-off rinks,” he says.

Shackles says it’s a tes-tament to this philoso-phy and the leadership (coach Stephan Grenier and manager EdTien) of the Seafair Atom A1 team that it has taken it

upon itself to participate in this event, particularly in light of all the logistics it entails.

Will the Atoms win? Who knows. But, says Shackles, “I kind of get the feeling the kids and parents have won already.”

The 2014-15 Seafair Islanders Atom 1 team will be travelling to China Dec. 28 to participate in the inaugural Vancouver Canucks Cup Jan. 1 to 3 in Shanghai.

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Before delving into what makes Ascentia Properties’ newest development “Livia,” extra special, it’s important to fi rst take a look at the fundamentals. Occupying an exclusive niche on the eastern edge of Rich-mond’s thriving centre, this collection of luxury family townhomes hold a charm of their own.. As a matter of fact, “delightful” would be the perfect word used to describe them.Th eir high-end fi nishing give residents a feel for the high life, while still providing everything that a family looks for in a home - a close-knit community and a comfortable place to call their own. With Livia homes, a little extra space goes a long way, which is why every home has a balcony, courtyard or roof deck, and natural gas hook-up on the ground fl oor patio. Also, the ga-rages of these units have radiant fl oor heating with separate thermostat controllers.Once inside, enjoy state-of-the-art full size stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, designer laminate fl ooring and natural gas radiant fl oor heating. For peace of mind, all homes come with a fi re sprinkler system and National Home Warranty. Now you may have noticed the mention of natural gas, and

that brings us back to what makes these homes extra special. Th e Ascentia team has developed more than 200 single-fam-ily homes and has close to a century of experience to draw from, in both residential and commercial development. With keeping quality and luxury in mind, Ascentia Properties pro-vides innovative concepts to their homes, which is why they have chosen natural gas for their developments.Sales Representative of Multiple Realty Ltd., Michael Bir says this is because it provides a clean, reliable, and aff ordable fuel source to help integrate the demands of consumers. Livia homes boast many uses of natural gas, such as cook-ing (gas range), a BBQ hook-up (think – you never have to refi ll a tank), and radiant in-fl oor heating that keeps your fl oor warm and your spaces heated longer. Th is comfort comes from knowing the homes are equipped with a superior Viessmann high-effi ciency boiler system that also provides hot water on demand. But according to Bir, the benefi ts don’t end there. “Busy young families will appreciate the convenience of natural gas cooking as it is off ers faster cooking times, and it gives homes an even warmth and comfort that electric heat can’t match,” he says. “Precise temperature control and zoned

heating options make natural gas an energy effi cient choice that’s preferred by homeowners.”Want to sauté, simmer and sizzle like a pro? “In the kitchen, a natural gas range gives infi nite temperature settings and instant fl ame control, while other natural gas appliances enhance your comfortable lifestyle,” he says. “Plus, natural gas versus electric adds to a homes resale value.” How about saving money on your energy bills?From heating and power, to indoor and outdoor appliances, natural gas will lessen a home’s environmental footprint without compromising style or ambiance. While heating a home or using appliances to heat water can consume an average of 78 per cent of the total energy used in the house, natural gas space heating equipment are up to 98 per cent effi cient. However, the benefi ts of switching to gas go beyond the cost.During a power outage, your home will stay heated long and you will still be able to cook dinner.Reliable natural gas is always there when you need it, safe, and easy to use, all while saving time and money.For more information about Ascentia Properties’ newest development “Livia,” visit … www.liviahomes.com

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Griffins take aim at repeatby Don FennellSports Editor

Arguably the most familiar and consistent face in Richmond high school basketball for the last two decades is stepping aside—for the time being at least.

Paul Eberhardt is making way for Rob Brown to coach the R.c. Palmer Griffins senior boys’ basket-ball team. The move allows Brown to continue working with a group he’s tutored since they were Grade 8s.

“I am moving up with a group of young men who have been quite successful so far as a team at every level,” says Brown. “I haven’t coached at the senior level since Paul arrived at the school. He and

the other coaches here have worked hard to put Palmer Basketball at where it is today.”

Though this edition of the Griffins may find themselves the youngest everywhere they play this season, Brown is excited by their potential.

“We are playing a very competitive schedule against all of the best teams from all levels, but we work on getting better each day and hope-fully we’ll find ourselves in the mix by the end of the season,” he says.

Leading the way will be Grade 11s Marko Sto-janovic, David Medina, Adrian Ong and Spencer Leung, while a lot be asked of forwards Howard Wong, Koby Thompson and Parmvir Mohar. Jovan Dulay is likely the team’s most improved player, says Brown, and will also be counted on.

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6 IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

7 OBITUARIES

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A service will take place on December 11, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Steveston Buddhist Temple, 4360 Garry Street, Richmond, BC. Koden not accepted.

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21 COMING EVENTS

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106 AUTOMOTIVE

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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139 MEDICAL/DENTAL

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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338 PLUMBING

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Volunteers, staff and board members get Thompson Community Centre into the Christmas spirit during a Winter Decoration Party Nov. 27. Decorations include a Frozen theme in the Annex—including a giant painted Olaf—and a Christmas theme in the Main building. J.N. Burnett students in the school’s Art Attack Group designed all the window murals. The event kick started the centre’s food drive. Do-nations to support the Richmond Food Bank can be placed under any of the Christ-mas trees throughout the centre.

The Connaught Skating Club recently received a $92,000 gaming grant from the province and Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap was on hand to present the cheque. Back row, left to right: Shawn Cuevas, Lanita Mesotopitis, Mitchell Gordon, Kevin Gordon, Gordon Kan, Kerry Wang. Front row: Maria Mesotopitis, Amanda Feltham, Megan Kan, Phoebe Yan. Sophie Ho, John Yap, Joseph Ho.

From left to right: Josh and Lucas Robie, Kelly Krull of Splash Toys, Quinton and Malcolm Dennill. The four boys, aged 8-11, spent much of 2014 collecting empty bottles (memorizing the phrase “Return-it, it’s worth it”) and selling personal items on Delta’s Swap’n Shop website. With the year-round support of neighbours, family and friends, as well as a generous discount provided by Splash Toys, in Steveston, the boys were able to donate $837 worth of toys and over $200 in books at this year’s Christmas Fund Drive-Thru Event.

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