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CONTENTS4 Letters

Megahome saga continues as readersdebate what makes a neighbourhood

7 News— Small woman leaves big shoes to fill—Drivers less distracted—Quake Cottage lets residents

experience a vitual earthquake

11 Decaf with...Sandra NixonUnited Church ministry not toodifferent than school trusteeship

15 Throwback ThursdayPost office’s history makes more u-turnsthan lost mail

19 What’s OnAngeniWang (15) to perform Rach-maninoff at Richmond Pentecostal

22 BusinessYoung entrepreneurs hope to charminvestors

31 PulseInvasive, non-native species get yanked

32 SportsNCAA star KathrynMasson helps kidschase the same dream

VOICESColumn

Clark’s legacyis up to us

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Frances Clark1935-2015

Iwas a reporter with the Richmond News in2007 when the editor at the time asked me

to head next door to an “opening.”As is often the case in newsrooms, I was

given little by way of briefing beforehand.I can’t remember if the editor said it was adisability centre, but I do recall her saying Imight get a free hotdog.

The occasion was the Richmond Centrefor Disability’s recent move into its new loca-tion on No. 3 Road at Lansdowne. (The of-ficial opening happened about a year later.)

I went over, and although I wasn’t entirelysure what was happening, within a minute Iwas entirely sure who was in charge.

Frances Clark quickly wheeled up andstarted showing me around. She was par-ticularly proud of the new computers (nowdinosaurs). She told me about the centre’sname change and new logo — a person in aspeeding wheelchair; a statement that thesefolks are on the go. She also explained thatthe move was made to centralize the office,and be a hub where people could join work-shops, volunteer or just drop in to chat.

As the interview proceeded, Clark wasfriendly enough, but I had the distinct im-pression she didn’t really care what I thoughtof her — which only made me like her more.

When asked about her personal story,Clark was quick to tell about being born with“brittle bones,” not being allowed to go topublic school, having few friends and livingin an age when little was expected of a childborn with a disability.

But despite what most of us wouldconsider a heart-breaking childhood, therewasn’t a hint of self-pity. In fact, she referredto it as “a challenge.” If ever there was anexample of “what doesn’t kill you makes youstronger,” surely Clark was it.

Indeed, it was a sad day last Thursdaywhen Clark, age 80, passed away. Rich-mond lost a four-foot-something giant in theworld of social advocacy. But now that she’sgone, we might ask ourselves “what wouldFrances do?”

I’m certain the first thing she would do(since she did it every time she was recog-nized) is point to all those around her whohave also fought for equal access. Clark wasno doubt a leader who galvanized a com-munity, but she was keenly aware that shedidn’t do it alone.

The next thing she would do is buckledown and take personal responsibility for theworld in which she lived.

And that’s where we all come in.I’m confident that if Frances Clark could

choose her legacy, inspiring others to takeownership of issues of injustice would be it.

Who’s in?

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Don’t get fooled again

Letters are where it’s at

Dear Editor,I have always found it utterly amazing

that people can allow themselves to behoodwinked into voting against their ownbest interests by slick, duplicitous politi-cians, and this is particularly relevantwhen it comes to those parents of school-aged children who naively voted for theLiberals in the last election.

This government’s massive cutbacks inpublic educational funding while increas-ing support for private schools, whichamong other things could lead to cuts inspecial needs programs in Richmond, isindicative of a cynical, self-serving philoso-phy of governance that shows little if anyconcern for the welfare and futures of ourmost valuable, but vulnerable resource:our children.

History provides clear evidence thatwhen a society denies one or two genera-tions of school children the best possiblekinds of education and resources, those

children not only suffer the consequencesof that deprivation later in life, but societyas a whole is destined to pay a heavy priceover several subsequent decades for hav-ing an under-educated citizenry.

Christy Clark, whose son happens toattend a private school, continues to revealherself to be nothing more than a typicalpolitician – one whose radar screen is onlycalibrated to account for the short-rangegoal of being re-elected rather than awider-ranging projection of what might bebest over the long-term for the citizens ofthis province, and its public-school stu-dents in particular.

When it comes to politicians claimingthey care about the futures of our children,all I can say to those parents who voted forthis government: “Fool me once, shameon me. Fool me twice, give me a clownsuit”.

Ray ArnoldRichond

VOICESLetters totheEditorLETTER OF THEWEEK

Dear Editor,Re: “Letter to the Readers,” Voices, April

23.I really enjoyed your latest edition of The

Richmond News.I’m so glad you’ve moved Letters to the

Editor towards the front of your weeklynewspaper since they’re my favourite partto read and the very reason I pick up mypaper.

I totally agree about giving letter writersmore prominence within your publicationas they represent the voices worth listening

to when it comes to life here in Richmond.Letter writers, such as regular contributor

Ray Arnold, always make my day for I oftencouldn’t agree more with what he’s got tosay. And all the other letters in this issuewere also particularly well worth reading.

I sincerely believe the Richmond Newshas hit a home run with it’s “radical” deci-sion to change the format of its Letters tothe Editor section by running them up front!

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RICHMOND-NEWS.COM THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015 A5VOICESLetters to the Editor

Bylaws need to be fair to us all

Lights are on, but there’s no-one at home

Dear Editor,Re: “Megahome bylaw needs work:

Residents,” News, April 23.Residents of Westwind subdivision

should be commended for their analysisof the building bylaw and over-inflatedhouses. This was a significant projectthat has the potential to have positiveimpact on all of Richmond’s single-family neighbourhoods, something thatwe’ve needed for a long time.

There should be an immediatemoratorium on new permits so that thebylaw can be repaired. Mayor Brodieis quoted as saying that a moratorium

would impede homeowner rights, buthe forgets that his first duty is to protectthe rights of current homeowners/taxpayers, not someone who wants tobuild a new home according to a flawedbylaw.

Changes to the bylaw should includean honest, simple method of calculatingtotal building height. In Richmond, youmeasure from the eaves to the top roofpoint and divide by two, then add thisto the measurement from the eaves toground level.

Another major change should be thealignment of Richmond’s allowable

room height to conform to that used byVancouver, Burnaby and Surrey whichall limit room height to 12 feet whileRichmond’s nominal limit is 16 feet.

These high-ceiling rooms should al-ways be counted as double floor space,but apparently this isn’t being done.This rule should be followed scrupu-lously — with every application.

If Richmond wants to be respectedas a well-run municipality, it needs toensure that its bylaws are transparent,fair, and equitably managed.

Marion SmithRichmond

Dear Editor,It was the first one to go on the block

and we all watched a part of us go withit. It hadn’t been taken care of much inthe later years and was starting to showits age, but it had good bones, we said.

We watched as the new mansion tookroot on the lot. No more backyard withchildren playing.

Instead, a slab of cement. The frontyard is a slab of cement as well, for thethree- to four-car garage.

This mansion sold in the millions ofdollars. It dwarfed our house. Then wewatched the beautiful furniture beingmoved in, and we were looking forwardto a new family being next door. Wesaw the shoes outside their door, but wenever saw any people or children.

We went over to welcome our newneighbours, but no one ever answeredthe door. Then we saw all the new fur-niture being moved out — apparently itwas just to stage the house for sale.

The mansion went up for sale againand renovations were done, even thoughno one had lived in it, and, again, it sold— and again, and again.

Every year since it was built, it hasgone up for sale and yet no one has evermoved in. It just kept selling every yearfor millions of dollars.

The landscaping was beautiful whenthe house was finished, but it’s neverbeen touched since. Three years ofovergrown lawns, weeds, dead hedges,garbage all over the lot, sprinklersystems going on for days to feed these

weeds and stacks of newspapers andflyers everywhere.

This is what we got, but no people. Myson finally got fed up and mowed thelawn a few times so it wouldn’t be aneyesore. We had to pick up the garbagebefore it ended up on our lot anyway.

I talked to the real estate agents, but tono avail. They said they would pass onthe message to the owners, but noth-ing’s changed. They even showed thishouse with the lot looking like this. Noone seemed to care because they don’tlive next door, we do.

The city is turning into a city withoutpeople. Will the last one out, please turnoff the lights.

Linda CooperRichmond

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Dear Editor,For a number of months the Richmond

News has been publishing articles regard-ing new home construction in the Westwindneighbourhood. Specifically, there has been afocus on the concerns of long-time Westwindresidents opposing large, three-storey homes.

My wife and I have family members, aswell as a number of close friends, living inWestwind. They represent both the new build-ing and original home residents, so we have aunique understanding of the neighbourhood.

The long-time residents appear to notonly have concerns with large, three-storeyhouses, but really any house that does not“fit in” with the style of the homes built backin the 70s and 80s. Many of these long-timeresidents raised their families in this neigh-bourhood, creating memories. Their concernis absolutely understandable and, in someways, admirable.

However, I challenge whether the long-timeresidents are missing the most important ele-ment about the new residents of Westwind.

There is so much focus on the shell of thehome, instead of who is residing inside thesenew homes: families.

The motivation of these young families is thesame motivation that created this community.They want to raise their kids in a nice, safeneighbourhood with a good school.

These are not overseas investors creating“ghost neighbourhoods.” But it is sad to hearthat many of these new families are feelingostracized by some of the current residents.

To both the original and new residents ofWestwind, don’t forget why this is such a de-sirable neighbourhood; you have much morein common in the areas that truly matter thanthe cosmetic aspects that do not. Try to get toknow one another before making snap judge-ments based on personal home style. If youkeep going down this road of divisiveness, youwill all lose what makes your neighbourhood,and your community, so great.

Ted RamesRichmond

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Finding common ground

So much for TransLink progressDear Editor,1995: Richmond residents

could board a bus in Ste-veston, stay on that bus for acomfortable 50 to 55-minuteride, then disembark — onthe sidewalk — in the heartof Downtown Vancouver.

2015: 20 years and $2billion later, riders fromSteveston get dumped onthe sidewalk across from

Brighouse Station, wait anx-iously for the crosswalk lightto change before chargingup the station steps only tohear that “ding ding ding”(the actuall sequence is“ding ding ding” followed bya one syllable word beginningwith “F”) signifying an extrasix minutes standing on theplatform. Then push ontothe Canada Line, arriving in

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And now they want moremoney. I still think thoseintending to vote “No” inthe (transit) referendum arecutting off their noses to spitetheir collective faces. But youcan’t blame them.

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She seemed to care not a jot whatpeople thought of her, but she certainlyruffled the right feathers when it cameto championing the disability cause inRichmond during her 80 years of life.

Frances Clark — one of the foundersof the Richmond Centre for Disability(RCD) which, ironically, kicked off its30th birthday celebrations last week —passed away in her sleep at her RailwayAvenue home last Thursday night.

Clark had broken her leg recently andhad been housebound for some time.

She had been battling ill health for awhile was surrounded by close friendswhen her time came.

Clark was honoured nationallyat the Prime Minister’s VolunteerAwards in March 2014 for a lifetimeof volunteering. She spent more thansix decades volunteering in Richmondand was instrumental in establishing

RCD; Caring Place and the RichmondTherapeutic Equestrian Society.

At the time of the Prime Minister’saward, Clark said, “Volunteering issomething you don’t do alone. You maylead and push to achieve a goal butit’s always done with others to makeit happen. No one volunteer can takecredit for everything.”

As news of Clark’s passing startedto ripple around Richmond, MayorMalcolm Brodie paid tribute to a “tirelessadvocate” who was a “pioneer on manythings in Richmond.”

“One of the very many things she

managed to achieve was being able toget people to look beyond disabilitiesand focus on their abilities instead.”

Ella Huang, RCD’s executive director,said Clark was an “amazing mentor.”

“I spoke with Frances at her homejust yesterday (Thursday) and she wasdrifting in and out of consciousness,”said Huang. “But she was able toacknowledge RCD was celebrating 30years. I think she was very proud...”

Born with brittle-bone disease, Clarkspent most of her life in a wheelchair.

She started volunteering in her lateteens as a means of participating in thecommunity, Clark became a passionatedog lover and worked with non-profitanimal organizations. Clark was also aninstrumental member of the RichmondChamber of Commerce. Her mostnotable achievement was helping toestablish Caring Place, which nowhouses 22 non-profit groups.

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Peer pressure, social acceptability orcontinued enforcement.

Whatever or whomever you want to credit;the number of drivers caught using theircellphones behind the wheel appears to havedropped significantly in Richmond.

During March, Richmond RCMP ran aDistracted Driving Month campaign andissued $167 tickets to 87 motorists for theuse of an electronic device while driving.

The number of people caught is downmarkedly from the same month in 2014,when 193 drivers were ticketed.

Richmond RCMP’s media liason officer,acting Cpl. Dennis Hwang, put the significantdecrease down to a number of factors atplay.

“Public awareness of the campaignappeared to play a large and positive role thisyear,” said Hwang.

“Continuous enforcement by our officersfor distracted driving throughout the yearcan also be credited for the reduction innumbers.”

Throughout last month, Mountiespositioned themselves at different locationsacross the city as part of the campaign.

Most of the operations were “static,”added Hwang, with a spotter in place tocatch the drivers in the act.

NEWS in the City

ALANCAMPBELLStaff ReporterACAMPBELLRICHMONDNEWS.COM

Distracted driving numberscrash in Richmond

! Richmond drivers, such as the onespictured last month, are still usingtheir cellphones behind the wheel.However, RCMP carried out a Distract-ed Driving campaign in March and thenumbers fell dramtically comparedto the same month the year before.Photos by Richmond RCMP Twitter

Miss World Canada sues pageantTamara Jemuovic is suing

the Miss World CanadaPageant — which was heldat Richmond’s River RockCasino — and its president,Ike Lalji, claiming she neverreceived money and prizesshe earned as first runner-up and people’s-choicewinner in the 2013 pageant.

Lalji is countersuing, andeach is asking for $25,000from the other amdistthe case being heard atRichmond Provincial Court.

She also wants her crown;he wants his sash back.

Sex scam targetsChinese students

Chinese students inRichmond and Vancouverare being targeted in aninternational “sex-for-credit”scam run on the Chinesesocial networking appWeChat.

WeChat is a textingservice that Chineseinternational students inVancouver use not onlyto chat, but also to locateother users in public areasand trade food, cosmeticsand toys. Ming Pao Newshas reported male students

are also being trickedinto believing “hot-body”Chinese university studentsthey meet on WeChat wantto trade sex.

The WeChat scamreported by one student inRichmond and two studentsin Downtown Vancouverappears to be identical in itsmethod to a WeChat scambeing reported in cities withlarge Chinese populations,including Singapore.

In one case, a studentwas told two hours of sexwould cost $300 andwas directed to wait forhis “date” in front of aRichmond conveniencestore. When he arrivedand texted to his expecteddate, she told him to buyan iTunes online shoppingcard inside the conveniencestore. He then got a callfrom a man who claimed tobe the woman’s boss andsaid he was a gangster, whowould cut off the student’sarm if he didn’t transfermore iTunes points.

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The Antique Identificationprogram — which takesa leaf out of the AntiquesRoadshow’s book, wherebypeople bring in heirloomsfrom the attic in the hopeof uncovering some familytreasure — takes placeMay 9 at the RichmondCultural Centre. For arare opportunity to speakwith experts about yourtreasures, join expertsat the program from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. For moreinformation, visit www.richmondmuseum.ca or call604-247-8331.

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Hullabaloo over Lulubaloo finally overGRAEMEWOODStaff ReporterGWOODRICHMONDNEWS.COM

The City of Richmond spent $4,000in extra consultation fees to come up

with the name Richmond World Festivalfor its new Labour Day long weekendevent.

The name was endorsed by Rich-mond City Council Monday after councilrejected the name Lulubaloo.

Pearl in the Park and Hot Pot WorldFestival were two other names pro-posed from a third-party consultationthat included stakeholders such asS.U.C.C.E.S.S, the Intercultural Advi-sory Committee, the Richmond SchoolDistrict and the Richmond Chamber ofCommerce.

The city will spend $170,000 on theSaturday party with sponsors expectedto pick up another $75,000 in costs.The city stated the consultation fees areto come out of the marketing portion ofthe event’s budget.

!Housing a provincial issueThe past eight years of development

have garnered the City of Richmond477 subsidized affordable rental unitsunder the city’s affordable housingstrategy, but the city is expected to needabout 2,500 units by 2041, according toMetro Vancouver data cited in a reportto council Monday that recommendsthe city procure provincial funding forlow-income and emergency housing.

Furthermore, the city has found anincreasing number of women andchildren have gone without emergencyhousing and social services in the cityover the last 15 years.

Councillors Ken Johnston, DerekDang and Linda McPhail argued thatwhile the city needs more housing op-tions, it is the province’s responsibilityand the city can only be a facilitator.

The report found the social andfinancial benefits of supportive housingoutweighed that of people being jailedor hospitalized.

The report, in response to a councilreferral to examine low-income andemergency housing options for the city,stopped short of allocating a specificsum to any project. It did indicate aproperty could be purchased via theaffordable housing reserve.

The reserve “may be utilized to con-tribute to provide a capital contributiontowards a multi-stakeholder project,”states the report from affordable hous-ing coordinator Dena Kae Beno, whostated in place of higher governmentfunding losses, faith groups and com-munity organizations have attempted tofill the gaps.

The city is presently assessingwhether to double certain contributionsfrom developments, to the affordablehousing reserve.

! Bridge divides councilThree city councillors — Carol Day,Harold Steves and Chak Au — voted

against the notion that the City of Rich-mond ought to state any project criteriafor the planned bridge to replace theGeorge Massey Tunnel.

“We have to make the provinceunderstand that removing the GeorgeMassey Tunnel is not an option,” saidDay.

Among the objectives is an “iconicbridge.”

Others disagreed, stating the cityshould at least have its say, given thatthe provincial government has unilater-ally decided to build the bridge.

“I would agree with their interpreta-tion that they’re against it,” however,“we want to analyze the project withthe pre-approved criteria,” said MayorMalcolm Brodie, who opposes removingthe tunnel and is concerned about OakStreet Bridge congestion.

! Coach houses onto next stageCoach house amendments go to

public hearingMinor revisions to the city’s coach

house policy have been tentatively ap-proved.

The revisions, such as mandatorytandem parking on smaller lots andsetbacks to prevent less-shaded neigh-bouring properties, will go to a publichearing next month.

Coun. Carol Day said she voted forthe revisions in order to open up publicdialogue at a hearing; she disagreeswith neighbourhoods overdensifying insuch a manner.


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When Sandra Nixon wakes up, she helpsher kids get ready for school.

During the day, as an ordained minister ather Vancouver church, she helps others findsolutions to life’s problems.

By the evening, Nixon is probably helpingyour kid, either by researching educationpolicy or talking to stakeholders in theRichmond School District.

One of four of Richmond’s new schooltrustees, Nixon was asked by the RichmondNews what she needs help with.

“Probably time management,” shechuckles, drinking a decaffeinated Starbuckscoffee, since it had already been a busyMonday morning and there was no need fora jolt. Presently, Nixon is not unlike others inRichmond, as she tries to find time to manage

her garden and flowerpot. Another ambition isfinding time in her hectic schedule for yoga.

“You can’t be there for others unless you’retaking care of yourself,” she explains.

Fridays are usually “Family Fridays,” shesaid, but, “I’m having a tough time findinga movie my 15 year-old son and 11 year-olddaughter will both enjoy.”

In November, the former minister ofRichmond United Church (previously knownas the Richmond-Sea Island United Church)and present Girl Guide leader, rose fromrelative anonymity to snag a seat on theRichmond School Board.

While her counterparts spent upwards of$35,000, Nixon, an independent, spent $344.She reminds everyone that’s $344 more thanfellow independent trustee Ken Hamaguchi.

“Apparently, I knew a lot more people thanI thought and/or the papers...did a lot more.For the first time, I found there was a lot moreinformation available, even though we onlyhad one all-candidates meeting,” she said.

She called the last five months a “steeplearning curve,” but noted her work as aminister has helped her navigate some of theoverarching issues facing the district.

“I see a lot of parallels between thechurch and education system. The church isexperiencing a decline in funds,” said Nixon.

Nixon made about as big of a splash atrustee could make in a school board electionthat garnered few local headlines.

Addressing a policy gap whereby Richmondstands as one of two Lower Mainland districts

to not have an explicit LGBTQ policy, Nixonmade it a talking point.

“At the United church, we worked reallyhard at being an open and inclusive church.… It’s not just about protecting LGBTQstudents, it’s about creating a supportiveenvironment, where kids can excel and becelebrated,” said Nixon.

The old board saw it fit to only follow theBC Human Rights Code. That may changeas the district overhauls its policies (anotherpolicy the board will address, is a clearer setof guidelines for corporate donations).

Nixon said she has taken time tounderstand the system before moving on anyof her ideas.

At the same time she speaks admirably

about her fellow trustees, describing therelationship as “collegial.”

“Many other boards I see are much morepartisan and divisive,” she said.

As in any new job, Nixon notes it has beenimportant for her to spend time “gettingto know the dynamics” and “buildingrelationships and trust.”

Still, time is ticking quickly, she says,on local school boards and their ability tomanage their respective districts.

Nixon is worried about the provincialgovernment’s “paradigm” shift tocentralization of the education system.

“It has hit home to me that we are on atrajectory that, as a community, we should bereally worried about,” she said.

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Finding the right fitSearching for the right school is not a

sprint; it’s a marathon, requiring commit-ted preparation.

Luckily, parents are not alone. Below is aguide you can follow, step by step. And if theroad gets rocky, keep your eye on the finishline—your child’s future.

! Carefully consider your needsWhile finding the right house is all about

location, location, location, when it comes toprivate schools, the motto is fit, fit, fit. Thereis no one-size-fits-all approach. What makesa school perfect for your neighbour’s childdoesn’t necessarily make it the right choicefor yours. Your family’s circumstances, theindividual strengths and needs of your child,your education philosophy and vision will allcontribute to your choice of schools.

Private and independent schools are nu-merous and diverse. There are schools withexcellent academic and athletic programs.Some schools follow a distinct educationphilosophy, such as Montessori, or serve aparticular religious community. There arearts-based schools, all-boys schools, board-ing schools…and the list goes on.

So before you start flipping through attrac-tive brochures or browsing websites, take thetime to consider, as a family, what it is youare looking for in a school and why.

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your child may have.Your family’s values, goals and priorities.Your budget for education spending.How far you are willing to let your child

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What type of academic setting you arelooking for; a back-to-basics curriculum ora more alternative approach and how strongyou’d like the academic focus to be.

Your absolute must-haves, such as smallclass sizes or specific athletic facilities.

Coed or same sex, boarding and/or day

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The importance of extracurricular activities.Write down your basic must-haves in one

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Keep your list and refer back to it through-out the search process. Remember, the bellsand whistles may be nice to have, but don’tlose sight of your priorities. Keep these inmind and they will guide you to the right fit.

! Do your initial homeworkThis can’t be said enough: Do your

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Quick tipsStart your search early. A year in advance is

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Contact a number of schools directly andask them to mail out an information package.

Attend open houses and private schoolfairs—they’re usually scheduled severaltimes a year. Our Kids hosts school exposacross Canada in the fall.

Now that you’ve gathered some informa-tion, it’s time to make good use of it to helpyou find the best fit for your child.

! Parents are encouragedto take a page out of theirchildrens’ book and do theirhomework before decidingon which independent schoolmeets all of your requirements.Photo submitted

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On Saturday, Richmond Tourism andCanada Post are hosting a celebra-

tion of the 125th anniversary of theSteveston post office.

It just so happens that even a briefhistory of the Steveston post office willhave any person gasping for air, givenhow many times it changed venues (12in total) and nearly closed.

One thing is constant, however; thepost office always required a secondbusiness to latch on to.

William Herbert Steves, the great uncleof Coun. Harold Steves, established thepost office on May 1, 1890, in a buildingon the south end of Second Avenue,after the Lulu Island post office hadmoved to the government pier at the endof No. 2 Road. However, the first day ofoperations was the following day on May2 due to a postal strike.

The post office initially doubled asSteves’ seed store as it received mail bysteam ship from New Westminster.

Another method of mail delivery wasthe horse and carriage stage coach.In 1891 the coach transported peopletwice a day to and from Vancouver,with Chinese and First Nations peoplerelegated to the back seats.

In 1902, as Steveston’s populationhovered around 500, the CanadianPacific Railway took over mail delivery toVancouver with the new Steveston tram.

The post office moved several timesover the decades. At one point postalservices were offered in the Walker Em-porium building, which now has the titleMarine Garage, at the northeast cornerof Second and Moncton Street.

The post office was also held in theHepworth building (or the StevestonDrugs building) which now holdsretail shops (Nikaido, Splash Toys andPieces).

In 1918, because of a massive firein the village, the Sockeye Hotel (nowthe Steveston Hotel) temporarily hostedpostal services.

Arthur Parker was as one of the lon-gest serving postmasters in Richmond,issuing mail from 1908 to 1940 as hedoubled up as lighthouse keeper atGarry Point Park.

Alice Windsor was the second — andlongest standing — female postmas-ter from 1961 to 1972, when the postoffice operated out of the building thatnow houses Dave’s Fish and Chips onMoncton.

The post office moved around even

more, thereafter, operating out of a drycleaner, florist and appliance shop (nowBudget Appliances). Eventually, in 1979,the post office found its existing home inthe Steveston Museum, which was oncea bank, beginning in 1905.

The existing building began as theNorthern Crown Bank until it became abranch of the Royal Bank of Canada in1923. The branch moved to its existingbuilding across the street.

Presently the Steveston HistoricalSociety operates the museum and postoffice.

Festivities for the celebration run from10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

! The present-day Steveston post office is inside the Steveston Museum, which was builtin 1905 for the Northern Crown Bank. Photo from Richmond Archives

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Mail posted via steamship, stagecoachSteveston post office celebrating its 125th birthday

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! The McNeillmail stage coachstarted deliveringmail to and fromVancouver twicea day in 1891. Italso transportedpassengers, albeitChinese and FirstNations peoplewere relegated tothe back, outsidethe protection ofthe canopy. Photoby RichmondArchives


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BathSlough

Creating a

buzz about

The early morning drizzle drips pastthe high voltage transmission wiresoverhead, eliciting a noticeable buzzing

hum along the narrow greenbelt leadingtowards Bath Slough.

It’s an easily overlooked 1,000-foot-long by71-foot-wide BC Hydro right-of-way strip di-viding commercial and residential propertiesin the No 5. and Bridgeport roads area thatby summer time will have a natural buzz ofits own — the industrious vibration of bees’wings.

Right now, the mulch trail, grass andsections of recently turned soil isn’t muchto look at. But a flurry of seeding activity inrecent weeks will soon blossom, transform-ing it into a colourful pasture of wildflowersthat will serve as a vital source of food for thewild pollinators who find it.

It’s a vision Cameron Cartiere and a hostof volunteers are helping bring to life as theBath Slough Pollinator Project.

Cartiere, an associate professor, writerand researcher at Emily Carr University ofArt and Design who specializes in publicart, urban renewal, and sculpture parkswas drafted into the project after the Cityof Richmond sought to help remediate thelittle-used hydro property that had, over the

years, become crowded out by a small forestof pine trees.

When a row of them was removed a shortwhile ago, it brought about an interestingopportunity, said Cartiere.

Originally, the city was talking about havinga small pollinator at the east end of the area.

But when Richmond officials becameaware of Cartiere’s work on some Vancouver-based projects that used public artas the driver to create pollinatorpastures in neglected green belts,

the move was on to remediate the entire,2.6 acre, narrow parcel of land, making itbee-friendly.

“(The larger area) would have much moresignificance and impact, plus it would be abeautification project which would also beeducational,” Cartiere said, adding wild pol-linators have significant challenges to theirexistence, with sustainable food sources amajor concern.

The greenway will be seeded in twophases. What has already been put downis a cover crop consisting of sweet alyssum,crimson clover and phacelia.

Combined, they will present long strips ofwhite, red and purple flowers that are goodfor bees, but will also help stabilize the soil,and fight off weeds.

Once they finish flowering, the plants willbe turned into the soil and the next groupof seeds — native wildflowers — will beplanted.

And at either end of the pasture will be a“bee hotel,” a small, sheltered structure thatwill entice wild pollinators to set up home.

Feeding the beesWith a community such as Richmond that

still has a large portion of active farmland,one may think it would serve as an idealhaven for wild pollinators.

But talk to Brian Campbell, a lo-cal bee keeper and seed

expert at West CoastSeeds who is assisting

with the Bath Sloughproject, and he’ll tell you

otherwise.“We have farmland, but actually

the city is much better for bees,”Campbell said. “Blueberries and

cranberries, require a lot of fungi-cides and insecticides which are not

bee-friendly at all.“The residential areas are much

friendlier for bees because you’ll findgreater diversity of food sources there

than in, say, a blueberry patch.”

Variety of food sources for bees is key, saidPaul van Westendorp, the provincial govern-ment’s apiculture specialist.

“The problem we have in many agricul-tural areas is monocultural practices,” vanWestendorp said, adding part of that is a lowtolerance for unmanaged vegetation.

“We like to get rid of weeds,” he said. “Welike to control everything.”

The result of that, from a strict ecologicalperspective, is a decline of biodiversity.

“That’s why it’s so very positive to havesomething like this (pollinator project) to behappening in Richmond,” he said, addingsimilar efforts are underway in neighbouringSouth Delta and on Vancouver Island.

“With them, not only do you create anenvironment supporting greater bee popula-tions, but by virtue of that you also enhanceoverall biodiversity,” said van Westendorp.“Many of the plants growing and produc-ing these flowers can set seed properly andfeed birds like chickadees who, in turn, eatinsects that damage plants like our belovedroses, or whatever.

“The whole process of developing an en-hanced biodiversity results when you havean optimum environment for pollinators.”

Van Westendorp also likened a healthywild pollinator population to a spark plug for

the environment.“The bees are a key component

to what a healthy environment is, noquestion. And having a pasture like

what’s being planned in Richmond isa truly qualitative, enhancement of the

environment,” he said. “Why have somedull, piece of land that is no real use toanybody. Why not change it into a valu-able food source that encourages greaterbiodiversity.”

Art advances the causeIn an age when public project funds

are scarce and political will withers,developing multi-faceted initiatives isgrowing in popularity.

In terms of the Bath Slough PollinatorProject, it ticks a number of boxes.

“It’s a great way of combining public art,ecology and public engagement directly inthe community,” said Lesley Douglas, theCity of Richmond’s manager of environmen-tal sustainability.

Part of the creative art will come in themanner in which the second phase of seedplanting will be done.

Emily Carr’s Cartiere said that when seenfrom overhead, the bands of colourful flow-ers will be shaped to represent the wings ofthe western bumble bee, one of the pollina-tor species considered endangered in B.C.

— See Cartiere, page 17

PHILIPRAPHAELStaff ReporterPRAPHAELRICHMONDNEWS.COM

! Students from Emily Carr and community volunteers (above) helped prepare the soil at BathSlough for flower seeds to be sewn. Photo by Gord Goble/Special to the News

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Expert explains plight of the bumble beeBee colony collapses. A massive down-

turn in pollinator communities. The grindingto a halt of our ecosystem.

It’s the stuff of disaster movies and thebattle cry of environmental crusaders.

But what is the truth about the plight ofpollinators? Are their numbers plummeting?And are we all doomed, as a result?

According to Elizabeth Elle, professorof community and evolutionary ecology atSFU, the situation is not as dire as somemedia reports would have you believe.

“We do rely on (bees) for a fair amount ofour agricultural food production — one outof three bites you eat is thanks to a bee.

However, the idea that honey bee popula-tions are declining in great numbers is

incorrect, Elle said.“They have remained quite

stable, and in many parts ofNorth America have actuallyincreased,” she said.

That said, the honeybee isonly one of 450 species ofbees in B.C. and 200 or so injust the southern part of theprovince.

And some of those otherspecies are in danger. Mostnoteable is the westernbumble bee, which used to bequite common in Richmond,but now is rare.

“The western bumble bee is facing some

of the same challenges thatare also faced by honey-bees,” Elle said. “There’san implication of disease.It’s hard to prove, there’sno smoking gun here.But they’ve also sufferedhabitat loss, and that com-bination seems to be whythe western bumble bee isdeclining.”

That’s why projects tocreate bee-friendly habitatssuch as the one near BathSlough in east Richmond

can be beneficial.“It can have a profound effect on pol-

linators,” Elle said. “Like any animal, a beeneeds something to eat and a place to live.And that means flowers for food and a nest-ing place in the ground. The main thing wecan do as individuals and communities tosupport declining pollinator populations isplant gardens.

“And if we provide bees with those re-sources, they are going to be able to surviveeven in urban areas — that’s the kickerhere. Because unlike the situation withpolar bears and their disappearing habitat,we can do something right in our neigh-bourhoods to support these really importantinsects.”

— Philip Raphael/Richmond News

! Seeding of the Bath Slough Pollinator project will be done over twophases during the spring and summer months in hopes of attrracting avariety of pollinators. Photo by Gord Goble/Special to the News

! An overhead shot shows the bumble bee wing design that will be filled in with colourful fowers running the length of the BC Hydro right-of-way adjacent to Bath Slough.

! Elizabeth Elle

Cartiere: Creating canvas with seeds—From page 16

And since the pasture lies directlyunder the east-west flightpath atYVR, it is hoped to be a welcomingsight for air travellers.

“When it came to designing theseeding of the pasture, it was likecreating a canvas with the seedsbeing the paint,” Cartiere said.

To help foster public interest andhelp create smaller, home-basedversions of the pasture, seeds fromthe flowers will be harvested andredistributed through the RichmondSeed Bank with students at EmilyCarr tasked with designing the seedpackets.

“That’s another way to bring artinto the process,” Cartiere said.

By mid-September, it’s expectedthere will be a production of hand-made paper from recycled sourcesat Richmond City Hall and Emilly

Carr which will be infused withflower seeds and then laser cut intothe shape of bumble bees.

The paper production will be doneas part of a workshop with children,and their efforts will be displayed atthe Richmond Art Gallery.

“At the end of the exhibition inJanuary, we will invite the commu-

nity to come in and let half of the(paper bumble bee) colony ‘swarm.’People will be able to come into thegallery, take a sheet of paper andplant it...,” Cartiere said.

The remaining paper bees bearingseed will then be sent to Kelownawhere an exhibition will be held nextsummer.

Golf is such a mental game. I imagineif I simply focused and took my time

on the course, I would improve my scoresignificantly.

But even with mental preparation, I havesome obvious limitations. In fact, my golfball looks as blind as a bat after I drive it. Ifslices could kill, I’d be facing a long list ofmurder charges.

Put simply, my driving technique needswork — lots of it. But at the end of my lastlesson with head golf pro Mark Strong, atthe Richmond Country Club, I had a newgrip and stance to take home — not tooshabby, I’d say.

Before this week’s lesson, I did a bit ofresearch on driving the ball well. I foundmuch of the time I spent on the Internetwas not very useful. For one, the golf jargonflew over my head, and when I did getto a useful article, it was all from a right-handed golfer’s perspective; sure, beingleft-handed gets the ladies but when itcomes to visualizing instruction, it can be achallenge.

As Strong and I carried out our lessonon driving the ball at the club’s drivingrange, I always had to flip around Strong’sexamples. I’m not very dexterous nor amI good at copying body movements, so Ithought I was in deep only minutes in.

But Strong has a way of keeping itsimple, and the lesson progressed onlywhen I was comfortable.

We started off with setup.I’m a hockey player, and you ideally want

to take a slap shot with the puck positionedtoward your back foot. In golf, the ballshould be teed up at your front foot.

It seems like a minor fix, but already Iwas feeling out of my element.

After more than a few slices into thetrees and slough (I’m told the club regularlypicks them up, thankfully) Strong startedon his next adjustment, the hips andshoulders.

Apparently I had been opening up myshoulders too much and was not tiltedenough toward the ball.

When I moved my hips to my right andbrought in my left shoulder I immediatelystarted hitting the ball straight.

Now, don’t get too excited, like I did. I

reverted back to my old ways about four orfive shots later.

“The golf gods will do that to you,”explained Strong.

I’ve had enough to worry about with thehockey gods. There are golf gods!?

Another reason why I wasn’t getting aproper trajectory was because my club’sface was too open (leaning up).

So, we changed my grip. I brought myright thumb under my left hand and twistedthe grip to the left (I hope right-handedgolfers don’t get this). Strong said thismade my grip “stronger,” meaning I closedmy club’s face, relative to my swing.

“In your case, we packaged your tiltingand grip strengthening into one motion,and it made a big difference in your ballflight,” said Strong.

Afterwards, I hit some more balls, and Ireally was hitting them better.

Strong says I don’t have to worry aboutpower since I seemed to be getting enoughout of my existing swing.

He said there’s still a lot of work to do(obviously) but this lesson was aboutassessing some fundamentals.

I found that my right thumb wasfairly sore after adjusting my grip so it’ssomething I’ll have to get used to.

Strong also addressed the positioning ofthe tee.

“There is no optimal tee height foreverybody, but having half of the ballabove the top edge of the driver is a goodstart. After that, as you tee the ball higher,you may also want to address it more outtowards the toe,” said Strong.

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! Richmond Golf and Country club pro MarkStrong decided to change Graeme Wood’s grip topresent a more closed clubface to the ball. Photoby Mark Strong/Special to the News


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! FridayRichmond’s 13 to 18-year-

olds are invited to a full weekof free, fun and unique ac-tivities during this year’s BCYouth Week May 1 to 7. TheCity of Richmond and itsCommunity Association part-ners are presenting eventsthat include a music-fuelledKickOFF, an emcee and liveperformance workshop withprofessional Hip Hop andtheatre artists and a new-to-you Youth Clothing Swap.

Following are this year’stop five things to do duringYouth Week. For a full list ofall 11 activities and events,check out www.richmond.ca/youthweek.

• May 1 - Youth WeekKickOFF at Steveston Com-munity Centre, StevestonCommunity Centre 8 -11p.m. Check out bands, DJ’sand live performances andvie for door prizes at thissuper cool event that alsoincludes a chance to fight ina sumo suit and play a giantgame of Jenga.

• May 2 - Boldskool pre-sented by Richmond YouthMedia Program (RYMP)

12 — 3 p.m. at RichmondMedia Lab (in the CulturalCentre). Don’t miss this em-cee and live performanceworkshop with professionalHip Hop and theatre artists,Omari Newton and KiaKadiri!

• May 2 - Watermaniac!Teen Swim at Watermania 8— 10 p.m. Swim, dive, andflop to sick beats during this“free for teens” time! Try forprizes for best belly flop andother water competitions.

• May 3 - It’s A WalkOff! Youth Fashion Showat South Arm CommunityCentre at 6 p.m. for audi-ence members; 5:00 p.m.for participants. Come asyou are and flaunt it at thissecond annual fashion showfor LGBTQ identified andallied youth.

• May 6 - Colour Bonanzaat Hamilton CommunityPark from 4:30-6:30 p.m.Grab some friends, choosea team name, wear a whitet-shirt and clothes that canget dirty and try to stainthe most people with yourteam’s colour. Expect prizes,games, food and tons of fun!

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English pronunciation? JoinCatherine Steele, pronun-ciation specialist, for aninteractive workshop May 2from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.at the Richmond PublicLibrary – Brighouse Branch(100 - 7700 Minoru Gate).This workshop is of inter-est to anyone who wants tolearn more about Englishpronunciation and pronun-ciation resources. This eventis for youths (13-17), adults(18 plus) and 55 and over.For more information, call

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A fan of classical music?Come enjoy Beethoven’sSixth Symphony May 2at Richmond PentecostalChurch (9300 WestminsterHwy.) from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.This Symphony depictsscenes from the country-side, the babbling brook, acountry dance and a thun-der storm. Paired togetherwith the Symphony will be15-year-old Angeni Wangperforming one of the mostdramatic and favorite con-certos Rachmaninoff PianoConcerto 2. Tickets rangefrom $6 to $20. For moreinfo, call 604-276-2747, oremail: [email protected].

Make history together atthe Richmond RegionalHeritage Fair. See the

creative project displaysabout Canadian historyand heritage, created bylocal Richmond studentsat the Richmond CulturalCentre May 2 from 10 a.m.— 2 p.m. Then take partin a variety of hands-on,family-friendly activities thatinspire curiosity and pridein Canada’s history andheritage. For more info, call604-247-8300, or [email protected].

Curious about the benefitsof cuddling? At RichmondCuddle Party - SnuggleSister’s (all women’s) May 2from 6-9 p.m. Everyone iswelcome (age 18+) May 3from 2-5 p.m. meet others,practise clear communica-tion and your language oftouch. To RSVP: meetup.com/cuddlepartykarins or

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ebrate International DanceDay – Richmond on May 3at the Richmond CulturalCentre from 2:30 — 3:30p.m. Richmond’s firstInternational Dance Day willcomprise a collaborativedance performance featur-ing Sudnya Dance Acad-emy, XBa DanceCo and theZavicaj Serbian Folk DanceGroup with live accompani-ment by the Naad Founda-tion. Tickets ($20) can bepurchased through theGateway Box Theatre Officeat 604-270-1812. For moreinformation, call ClarksonEvents at 604-970-7026, oremail [email protected].

! TuesdayCelebrate Asian Heritage

Month at Richmond PublicLibrary and Cultural CentreMay 5 to 22. Events includean exhibition and artist talkby contemporary Chinesevisual artist Jian Jun An; apresentation on Spirit Writ-ing Altars in Hong Kong and

Vancouver; award winningfilms from Thailand andTaiwan; a concert of TibetanSinging bowls by MasterMegha Shakya; Koreanpoetry with award winningpoet Bong Ja Ahn.For moreinformation on programdates and locations call 604-231-6413.

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Agroup of high school-aged entrepreneurs fromRichmond is hoping to be “pitch perfect” to-

morrow (May 1) as they compete for a spot in thefinals of a special business education program

Called YELL (Young Entrepreneur LeadershipLaunchpad), it’s a nine-week long endeavour thatultimately pitted four teams of four students againsteach other to research, develop and present anoriginal business idea, all with the assistance oflocally based mentors.

The team judged to be the best will be selectedFriday to pitch their product the following day atVenture Challenge, a competition involving win-ning YELL teams from two other school districts(West Vancouver and Coquitlam) that will also betrying to impress a panel of judges — made up ofprofessional investors and business leaders — ina fashion similar to the popular reality TV seriesDragon’s Den.

All of the YELL teams will be presenting theirbusiness ideas at UBC Robson Square in Down-town Vancouver.

It’s a high stakes challenge with the chance towin some one-on-one coaching through e@UBC(entrepreneurship@UBC) which aims to inspireand encourage entrepreneurial thinking, as well ascreate innovative commercial and social ventures.

As the students practised their presentations atRichmond secondary school on Monday evening,the News asked them what their team would haveto do to win a spot in the final round.

“You need confidence and passion,” said ColinSzeplabi, a Grade 12 student at McRoberts sec-ondary whose team developed a home gardening

product called Bloom Box that provides customerswith vegetable seeds, plus information on propercultivation techniques and healthy eating advice forthe homegrown produce. “If you don’t have thosetwo you’re not going to get through.”

“Yeah, you have to have confidence that youridea is the best,” added Zen Bellani, a Grade 12student at McMath secondary whose group cameup with Your Car Guys, a used vehicle maintenanceservice for owners that is part concierge and partquality assurance provider.

“If you don’t believe in youridea, how can you expect anyoneelse to believe in it?” said ZaahidMerali who is in Grade 11 at Mc-Nair secondary. Merali’s groupdeveloped In the Know, a smartphone app that notifies its usersof current sales at local mallsthat subscribe to the service.

“It’s really important to knowevery single aspect of your busi-ness because the judges will beseeing if this can be a realisticproduct,” said Alyssa Chen, aGrade 12 student at McRoberts secondary whosegroup developed NuMu, a computer tablet-basedinstructional aid for music students.

The students also placed plenty of emphasis onthe quality of their presentations.

“If you don’t execute the pitch the way you wantto, it can all blow up on you,” Szeplabi said.

“The biggest challenge is cohesion within thegroup while presenting,” Bellani added. “You allneed to be on the same page and also be able tocover for each other.

“If you can do that it can be a really smoothdelivery.”

“You need to appeal to the audience,” Merali

said. “If they don’t like you, you really don’t have ashot. And it’s all or nothing.”

So, why did these youngsters commit themselvesto YELL?

“The business side of it really appealed to mebecause I am going on to study economics at UBCstarting next year,” Bellani said. “Plus, the chanceto meet mentors was really appealing because youcan learn from them and gain a lot of experience.”

“I saw it as a real opportunity for me to learnabout business and entrepre-neurship since I want to go toUBC and the Sauder School ofBusiness,” Merali said. “I wanteda chance to see what the realbusiness world is like. I also feelentrepreneurship is very opento different ideas. And althoughthere’s an element of risk to it,it’s also very interesting.”

“For me personally, I stillhadn’t at the beginning of Grade12 found out what my passionwas. So, this year my goal wasto try new things, said Chen. “It

gave me a whole new perspective on academics.I never thought of entrepreneurship as somethingI could do. So, I took this as an opportunity to ex-plore boundaries, because I had really only focusedon sciences and social studies.”

“I think this program is different from the typicalbusiness courses that high schools offer becausewe get the chance to work with a team, as wellbeing paired up with a mentor to create an originalidea,” added Alice Zong, a Grade 12 student atRichmond secondary who also worked on de-veloping NuMu. “It was also a chance to meetother people from other schools who share similarinterests.”

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Gavsie has beeninvolved with RichmondCares, Richmond Givessince 2004, servingmultiple terms on theorganization’s board ofdirectors, including stintsas president and vicepresident. As a result ofhis new role, Gavsie hasleft the organization’sboard of directors.

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Located at the corner of MinoruBoulevard and Granville Avenue,across the plaza from the BrighouseLibrary and Richmond CulturalCentre, MPAC offers an inviting,active and friendly environmentfor those 55 years and older. Thisone level, fully accessible facility isset in beautiful Minoru Park and isnear many other City facilities in the

area. Minoru Place has a numberof multipurpose rooms, a largehall with a stage, a billiards room,cafeteria, computer room and anexcellent woodworking shop.

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For more information• Pick up a copy of the MinoruPlace Newsletter from the MinoruPlace front desk to find outabout special events, upcomingtrips and the latest news

• Drop by or call 604-238-8450• Visit www.richmond.ca/seniors

Minoru Place ActivityCentre Facility PassesThe annual fees cover participationin fabulous activities includingdancing, singing, Bike Club, SpanishClub, cribbage, other card gamesand more. Passes are valid one yearfrom date of purchase.

Membership Pass (for 55+ years)Annual Pass...............................$22

Additional Passes(Annual Pass must be purchased in addition)Woodworking Pass...................$22Table Tennis Pass ......................$31Woodcarving Pass ....................$22Billiards Pass..............................$28Computer Pass ......................... Free

RegistrationThe Winter/Spring 2015 Parks,Recreation and Culture Guide isavailable online (www.richmond.ca/guide). Watch for the summer 2015guide available May 18.

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CafeteriaMPAC has a great eatery that features deliciousand nutritious meals six days a week withmember discounts. Menus can be viewedonline at www.richmond.ca/parksrec/seniors/minoruplace/minoru.htm.

Hours of operationMon–Thu............................... 8:30 am–4:00 pmFri ........................................... 8:30 am–7:00 pmSat ........................................ 10:00 am–2:00 pmSun ........................................................... Closed

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MINORU WELLNESS CLINICSFREE Wellness ClinicsHave your blood pressure checked by a retiredvolunteer nurse and pick up information onprograms, services and support availableto seniors in the community. Holistic healthappointments and manicures and pedicures areavailable for a fee. The Clinic is offered the thirdWednesday of every month. Call 604-238-8450to book an appointment.Wed, May 20......................... 9:00 am–12:00 pm

FREE Hearing ClinicClinics are offered the third Thursday of everymonth. Call 604-238-8450 to make a hearing testappointment.Thu, May 21 ........................ 10:00 am–12:00 pm

SOCIALFriday Night Dinner ClubMeet for a social evening at Minoru Place ActivityCentre. Hot entrees are $9 for non-members and$7 for members. Call 604-238-8450 for moreinformation or to reserve a seat.

Friday Night LiveSocialize, meet new friends, enjoy localcommunity performances and have fun joining ina variety of activities including Karaoke and NameThat Tune. Call 604-238-8450 or visit the centrefor more details.Fridays, 6:00–8:00 pm ...................... $2 (Drop-in)

Platinum PlayersJoin this group that entertains local seniors’groups and community members at variousRichmond events that include teas, civic eventsand other celebrations. If you have a sense of funand a little imagination, drop in to this fun groupthat meets at the Minoru Place Activity Centreevery Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. For moreinformation, call Elaine at 604-276-9993.

FREE IntergenerationalProgram OpportunitiesShare stories, experiences and knowledge withelementary school-aged children and otherseniors in this new and interactive program led bya program facilitator. Sessions offer a wonderfuland unique opportunity for two generations tohave fun together while spending time learningfrom each other! Activities include art lessons,baking, cooking, singing, carpet bowling andmore. Watch for upcoming programs or contactTara Cook at [email protected] or604-238-8455 for more details.

Tea PartySpend time with a grade 4/5 class of studentsfor a fun afternoon that includes a classic “teaparty” experience and fun, facilitated dialogue.Registration required.Thu, May 14, 1:15–2:45 pm ......... Free (1046658)

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FITNESSTotal Body ConditioningWork out with a variety of fitness equipmentadjusted for all fitness levels. Some cardiovascularwork may be included.Tue, 5:30–6:30 pm ....................... $5.50 (Drop-in)

Masters Martial Arts–55+Combine lower impact moves from Karate, TaeKwon Do, Aikido and Arnis in this safe, non-physical contact program designed specifically forthose 55+ years. Led by a black belt master withover 50 years of experience, all fitness and abilitylevels are welcome. Instructor: Grandmaster Jung.Mon/Wed, 4:00–5:00 pm ............. $7.50 (Drop-in)

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! The BC Registered Music Teachers’ Association, Richmond Branch, presented Community Serviceand Winifred Proud scholarships at a special recital April 12 at St. Alban’s Anglican Church. Presentingthe Winfred Proud Memorial Scholarship (above left) to Amanda Yee (Grade 9), and Jeff Zhan (Grade 10)was Colleen Myskiw. Receiving the Community Service award from Grace Hoff was Jasper Lin Yi Zhu.Photo submitted

! John Yap (second from left), MLA forRichmond-Steveston recently presentedan $8,500 Gaming Grant cheque tothe 19th Richmond Scouts. Picturedwith Yap (left to right) are Tony Cheung,Miranda Wong and Alex Haddon.Photo submitted

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Mark BOOTHSports EditorMBOOTHRICHMONDNEWS.COM

Former star back to make a difference

When a Grade 8 student askedher teacher if she could come

help coach her team, little did sheknow she played a part in bring-ing back one of the most accom-plished players ever to come out ofthe Richmond Field Hockey Club.

Kathryn Masson is back whereit all started and anxious to helpreturn field hockey to its glory daysin the city.

“This is a wonderful sport andthere are a ton of opportunities forplayers,” said the 28-year-old, fol-lowing a practice session with herU14 team on Monday night. “Fieldhockey has been such a big part ofmy life and it all started right here. Ireally do feel like this is a full circlemoment for me.

“I’ve been gone for about eightyears or so and a lot has changed.But there are people in RichmondField Hockey working around theclock to really help the club reachits potential.”

When Masson first arrived at herold high school last November fora temporary teaching position, shewas disappointed to learn McRob-erts no longer had a senior girlsfield hockey team.

She came through the SouthRichmond school when the Strikerswere a powerhouse program andannually contended for provincialchampionships. The standout goal-keeper backstopped the team to asilver medal in her Grade 12 year.

A few months later, Massonintended to continue her careerat the University of Victoria whichwould compliment her spot withthe national junior team. That wasuntil an unexpected visitor showedup at a practice session.

“They arrived at the field with aclipboard, asked if I had ever heardof the University of Maryland and

how they had tried to email me.My dad thought they were spamand kept deleting them. They onlycame from (Maryland coach) MissyMeharg who is kind of field hockeygod,” laughed Masson.

The lucrative full-ride scholar-ship offer was too good to pass up.Masson headed east where sheplayed a huge part in the Terrapins’success over the next four years.

She became the first-ever goaliein school history to earn First TeamAll-American honours. She did itagain in her senior season afterearning Third Team status as asophomore. Along the way, Mary-land won national championshipsin 2005 and 2006.

Masson also thrived in the class-room, annually being named to theAtlantic Coast Conference All-Aca-demic Team.

“I felt really, really fortunate,”Masson said. “It’s a program a lotof people pursue and it just fellinto my lap. Even when I look backnow, I wonder how I got so lucky.

“(As an elite NCAA program) wewere very, very spoiled. You aregiven every opportunity to suc-ceed when it comes to academics,coaches and even trainers. Youalso get the opportunity to play withplayers from all over the world. It’sa really unique experience.

“As an international student,they really became a family tome, to the point where I am stillflying back for weddings and otherthings.”

Masson returned home withher teaching degree and joinedthe national senior women’s teamas a carded athlete. However, itdidn’t take her long to concludethe program wasn’t the right fit forher. She headed back east to workas assistant coach at Marylandand later at nearby GeorgetownUniversity.

“I just realized quickly it wasn’tsomething I wanted to pursue,”recalled Masson. “I had a tough

time with the transition from NCAAto Canadian hockey. I was use toan intense and rigorous programthat was very structured. I admirethe people who have done it andpursued it but I just didn’t want todedicate myself to it.”

She came back to the LowerMainland for the second time withher competitive career behind herand the focus now on teaching.

Masson initially coached for aregional program before landingback with her old club. Half of theroster on her U14 team have neverplayed before.

“This is something different forme where you are really goingover the fundamentals,” she said.It’s been a while since I havecoached young players. The clubalso makes an effort for coachesto mentor younger coaches. I havea couple of Grade 12s helping meand I share my experiences withthem as well.”

If Masson is still working in theRichmond School District next Sep-tember, her plan is to help revital-ize field hockey at the high schoollevel. McMath is currently the onlyschool with a team.

She hasn’t told her studentsof her field hockey success butclassroom photos of her with thenational championship trophy andPresident George Bush are prettygood hints.

“I really hope in the years tocome we can get more field hockeyprograms back in Richmond,”she added. “I have so much moreappreciation today of the peoplewho volunteered their time to helpme. It’s been such a wonderful andpositive thing in my life and I lookforward to passing that messageon.”

! Richmond Field Hockey Club coach Kathryn Masson works with her U14 team on Monday night. The RFHC grad hadan outstanding career at the University of Maryland where she won two national titles. Photo by Mark Booth



Established to recognize the achievements and contributions to the arts by Richmond residents, artists, educators, organizers and business leaders, the RichmondArts Awards program was created in partnership with the Richmond Arts Coalition and is sponsored by Richmond News.

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2015 Congratulations tothe finalists of theseventh annualRichmond Arts Awards

Youth Arts categoryRecognizes a performing, literary or visual artist, 24 years of age or younger, who hasdemonstrated outstanding promise and commitment to the Richmond arts community.

Angelica Poversky,spoken word poet

Nancy Zhang,flutist

Alexa Fraser,theatre artist

Cultural Leadership categoryRecognizes an arts professional or organization as a leader in their arts discipline, theirorganization stewardship and/or their contribution to Richmond’s cultural development.

Sara Holt,co-founder of

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Bong Ja Ahn,poet

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Dan Propp,musical entertainer

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Marvin Skelton,Richmond Artists Guild

Volunteerism categoryRecognizes an individual that has made a significant contribution to the arts in Richmondby supporting a Richmond-based artist or arts organization through volunteer service.

Geok Bin Phua,Richmond Arts CentreRooftop Garden &

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Arts Education categoryRecognizes an individual or organization whose achievements and contributions toarts education have been significant and far reaching.

Richmond Academyof Dance,

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Miyouki Jego,director of the RichmondYouth Dance Company

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Artistic Innovation categoryRecognizes an individual artist or organization that produces visionary creative work,exhibiting innovation within their arts discipline and/or bringing a new cultural experience to thecity of Richmond.

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Winners will be announced at the Richmond Arts Awards ceremony on May 12, 2015

SPORTS

! Air Attack Gold captured the Division Two title at B.C. Volleyball’s U18 provincial club champion-ships. The local squad aveneged its only loss of the tournament in the final.

Golden weekend for Air Attackat U18 B.C club championshipsRichmond Air Attack Gold thrived in

familiar territory to capture the 12-teamDivision Two title at the U18 Girls ProvincialVolleyball Championships.

The Air Attack Gold capped an impressiverun with a 2-0 (25-15, 25-16) over SynergyWC in the championship match, playedat the Richmond Olympic Oval. The resultavenged their only loss of the championshipsback in pool play.

Earlier, the girls had their hands full in thesemi-finals, squeaking out a three set win(25-21, 16-25, 15-12) thriller over the Apex

Xplosion. Air Attack had opened the playoffround by defeating Sky Cody (25-16, 25-16).

A 2-1 record in pool play included winsover the Apex Xplosion (25-15, 25-22) andPrince George Kodiaks (25-16, 25-19).

The Oval also hosted the U17 DivisionOne Championships where Air Attack Goldfinished fifth among 12 teams thanks to athree set win (20-25, 25-20, 15-10) over theThunder.

The girls were eliminated from gold medalcontention after a 2-0 (25-20, 25-18) quar-ter-final loss to Seaside Surf.

Gill selected for rugby qualifierFor the second straight year, Richmond

Rugby Club product Harjun Gill has beennamed to Canada’s roster for the upcomingWorld Rugby U20 Trophy 2015 in Lisbon,Portugal.

The Trophy is thesecond level of theWorld Rugby tourna-ment structure for U20national teams. Thewinner of the Trophyis promoted to nextyear’s World RugbyU20 Championship.The Canadians earnedqualification into thisyear’s tournament after beating the USA 69-25 in the two-match aggregate series.

Gill and team captain Lucas Rumball will

be leaned on heavily based on their experi-ence as returning players.

“It’s invaluable to have those two playerswith us because they’ll be able to pass alonginformation from the things that they wentthrough last year,” said Canadian head coachJeff Williams said. “There are all kinds ofexternal factors that can be distracting forplayers and they’ll be able to draw on theirexperiences and keep the guys focused onthe task.”

Gill, a standout fly half, is in his sophomoreseason with the UBC Thunderbirds.

Canada has drawn into a pool with HongKong, Namibia and Tonga and will open thetournament against Namibia on May 12.

The team will depart for Portugal nextThursday before opening the tournament fivedays later.

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