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Board looks at schools in high-rises Graeme Wood

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he Richmond School Board is exploring the idea of sending students to school in a high-rise building.

The idea comes as student enrollment continues to decline in outlying neighbourhoods of the city, while increasing in the downtown core.

“As property values go up and parcels of land become unavailable, the board has to think creatively about it, and for City Centre (neighbourhood), there is a lack of space,” said recently appointed board chair Debbie Tablotney.

The Richmond School District is looking to acquire land north of Westminster Highway and west of Garden City Road, said Tablotney.

“We’re working against time to find properties because they’re disappearing. We’re under a time crunch,” added Tablotney.

Although the City of Richmond has encouraged densification of the downtown core, which in turn creates a need for schools in that area, it hasn’t secured enough funds from developers, who pay into a facilities fee, to help the district purchase land to build a school.

As such, Tablotney said the board is looking at how it can get optimal school space in a small parcel of land that uses other resources, particularly those of the city.

For example, in Vancouver’s Yaletown neighbourhood, Elsie Roy elementary school is situated in a mixed-use building, adjacent to the 10-acre David Lam Park and a community centre.

The city is seeking to build a 28-acre waterfront park, between the Dinsmore Bridge and Aberdeen Station. Whether building a school next to that future park is a possibility, Tablotney wouldn’t say.

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Smell killer tested Alan Campbell Staff Reporter

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t may be a little premature, but a Richmond-based company may have a weapon able to kill “that” smell wafting for miles across the city from time to time.

The blight of scores of residents, the foul stench emanating from Harvest Power’s composting facility in East Richmond could soon be a thing of the past.

EcoSolve Natural Products may have the answer to the years-old problem with a special banana tree extract, primarily designed to organically disinfect food manufacturing facilities.

The product, according to its vice-president Mahmoud Aziz, is already being used to successfully curb the often nauseous odours from

similarly large composting centres in the Philippines.

And, although EcoSolve has only had preliminary discussions with Harvest Power, they can’t think of any reason why it won’t work in Richmond.

“It’s derived from a very specific species of banana bark from the Philippines,” said Aziz, from the company’s River Road headquarters in north Richmond.

“We import the banana bark concentrate and dilute it here in Richmond. Banana trees have special ingredients, which protect them from disease; they have natural anti-bacterial, anti-biotic, anti-fungal and anti-viral qualities.”

The product, explained Aziz, is effective at as low as two to three-per cent concentrate.

“They are using it in the Philippines at garbage dumps, at about three to six per cent concentrate, because it removes the odour and accelerates the composting,” he added.

“At Harvest Power, they could simply add it to the misting process that they have.”

As the volume of organic (food scraps) and green (garden refuse) waste being processed at Harvest Power has burgeoned over the last few years, the smell has increased to a level that the composting company, near No. 7 and Blundell roads, has had to retroactively apply to Metro Vancouver for permission to increase some emission limits by upwards of 1,000 per cent.

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NEWSin the City Planned growth ahead of schedule From page 1 According to the city’s Official Community Plan, part of Lansdowne Centre’s parking lot is slated to become green space, while the rest of the property is designated for high-density, mixed-use development. However, there is no timeline for such a development.

It’s also unclear at this point whether either park could accommodate field play.

High-rise schools are common in some major North American cities, such as New York, but they’re even more common in Asian countries. A typical high-rise school may have an indoor gymnasium and a rooftop playground and/or games area.

Tablotney said it is best for children to have outdoor amenities.

“The ideal situation would be to have traditional space for a playground,” she said.

According to the city, one of its stated goals for the City Centre area is to have family-oriented housing near schools.

Last year, Richmond city council approved the densification of a West Cambie neighbourhood, without properly consulting the school district, according to a district memo from Clive Mason, director of facility planning.

Nevertheless, Tablotney maintains the district and the city are working together.

“Our outlying areas of Richmond are declining in enrollment, and the affordable housing is in the City Centre. So, we’ve known this was coming,” said Tablotney.

The city’s planned growth appears to be ahead of schedule. In 2008, the city stated Phase 1 of the City Centre area plan would accommodate a total of 61,000 people by 2021, as the city’s population reached 212,000.

The city’s population in 2014 was 207,000 and it’s expected to exceed 212,000 residents this year (and 2015 was a record year for building permits, with $1

billion in construction value approved by council).

Tablotney was unwilling to state whether selling school land will be necessary to fund a new City Centre school.

The district presently has at least $42 million, plus interest, in savings from the sale of Steveston High.

The district also has funds from new development charges (School Site Acquisition Charges). But those charges (set in 2011) appear to have not kept pace with rising land values.

The city collects a certain amount of money for every new residential unit it creates (from $463 to $772 depending on density).

The district may then apply that money for up to 35 per cent of a new land purchase. Mason said the $6.2 million it has from those charges would not come close to reaching that threshold for a school in City Centre.

Meanwhile, Tablotney noted many of the schools on the perimeter of the downtown core (Anderson elementary and Cook elementary, for instance) are at or over capacity.

Talmey elementary is more than 50 per cent under capacity, however population projections show it will be over capacity by 2022. Tomsett elementary is also currently under capacity but will be over capacity in two years with projections showing a need to nearly triple its capacity by 2028.

The board is also having to decide what schools to close by September 2017.

Grauer elementary, which only has 161 students, is more than 50 per cent under capacity and shows a projected decline in enrollment to 2020. Kidd elementary and Blundell elementary are in a similar demographic situation. Sea Island elementary has capacity for 195 students but only serves 34.

Meanwhile, Thompson elementary is at 70 per cent capacity but shows an 18 per cent decline by 2022.

In its decision on what schools must close, the board must weigh school capacity with other issues such as seismic upgrades, location and operating costs.

Man arrested at YVR after uttering threats Alan Campbell Staff Reporter

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n airline passenger was arrested in Richmond after allegedly uttering death threats on an American flight that had to be diverted to YVR. According to Richmond RCMP, the United Airlines flight from Anchorage to Denver was diverted due to the crew having “security concerns” with a passenger.

And at around 4 a.m. on Saturday, a large contingent of officers met the flight on the tarmac at the airport.

A male passenger was taken into custody without incident. No injuries were reported.

“We are…investigating a security concern originating onboard United Airlines flight UA1104,” said Richmond RCMP spokesperson Dennis Hwang.

“Their arrival in Canada was not a scheduled stop. Specifics about the exact nature of the security concern are under investigation but we can confirm this appears to be an isolated incident in which security protocols were enacted and the criminal code investigations remains active and ongoing.”

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Passengers were escorted from the flight and security screened.

They were scheduled to fly back out later on Saturday.

On Monday, Richmond RCMP stated that Nicholas Michael Aliksyuk, 54, of Duluth, Minnesota, was charged with one count of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and one count of mischief to property over $5,000.

Aliksyuk has been remanded into custody and remains in Canada.

A publication ban prevents any further information being released on the incident.

Harvest Power claims it will ‘explore various options’ From page 1 Asked why it has taken until now for EcoSolve to bring its product to the attention of Harvest, Aziz said it was only at the tail end of 2015 that he realized the magnitude of the odour issue in Richmond.

“I could smell it when I visited the Ironwood mall, but I didn’t think too much about it,” he said. “I would be very pleased if it solved the smell problem in Richmond,” he added.

James Spack, EcoSolve’s CEO and president, confirmed to The News that they’ve just opened up discussions (with Harvest Power) to see “what kind of effect our product might have. But we won’t know for sure until we test it out in their environment.

“It is a remarkable product, however. It has no smell, it leaves no smell and it kills the smell. I can’t think of any reason why it won’t work; it should just be a case of working out the concentration levels. They have the product to test.”

EcoSolve claims its product is a 100 per cent organic, water-based cleaner, disinfectant and deodorizer made with standardized extracts from the stem and leaves of a special strain of banana called musa paradisiacal.

Health Canada approved EcoSolve as being safe for the health issues — since Metro Vancouver started diverting food processing area last year. organic and green waste away from landfills in 2012 and The cost to Harvest Power using EcoSolve “shouldn’t into Harvest’s composting facility instead. be a barrier,” said Aziz, noting that it’s used in the PhilipMetro Vancouver, which issues air contaminant permits, pines “which is, after all, still a developing has said that, before it renews Harvest country.”

Power’s permit, it will be “negotiating” When asked if it was aware such a prodwith the U.S.-based company to mitiI can’t think of any reason uct was being used in other parts of the gate the odours as much as possible. why it wouldn’t work...they globe, Harvest Power’s assistant regulatory Harvest Power told theThe News last compliance officer, Greg Gillespie, would November that it’s doing all it can do have the product to test. only say, via email, that it continues “... to reduce the odours — coming mainly – J S to explore various options with regards to from VOCs (volatile organic compounds) our Richmond facility and look forward to — with the technology available. working with all stakeholders as part of our Scott Kerr, Harvest Power’s Richcurrent air permit renewal application.” mond-based regional regulatory compliance officer for EcoSolve, according to Spack, is poised to “impact on the Canada, said late last year that the company has requested cleaning and disinfectant area” with a product line called the new emission limits based on data it has collected over “EcoSolve Clean” to be released across all market segthe last two years. ments, including industrial general use and the pet market.

Several cities, including Richmond, send their organic Products, said Spack, for homes, offices, restaurants, and green waste to Harvest and Metro Vancouver has a medical clinics and hospitals will follow soon after. contract for material collected at the North Shore Transfer The odours from the facility have been getting up the Station and for green waste from the Langley and Maple noses of some Richmond residents — a few reporting Ridge transfer stations.

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he trial of two men accused of kidnapping a Richmond man and his five-year-old son with a firearm got under way Monday in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver.

Donald Stalker and Raymond Truong have pleaded not guilty to the August 2013 abduction of a man who can only be identified by the initials B.L. due to a publication ban, and B.L.’s son J.L. In his opening address to the jury, Crown counsel Jeremy Hermanson said B.L. is expected to testify that on the day of the incident, he was taking his son, whose custody he shared with his former spouse, to lunch.

B.L. was also transporting $300,000 in cash to the person who owned the money, Hermanson told the 12-member jury.

When the father and son were standing outside the dad’s white Mercedes SUV located inside a parkade on Corvette Way — close to No. 3 Road and Capstan Way — where the father lived, three or four men confronted the dad, said Hermanson.

“He was pushed to the ground and his hands bound behind his back by handcuffs,” said the prosecutor. “Both he and his son were placed in the passenger area at the rear of the SUV. A Caucasian male pointed a gun at him. He was searched by members of the group. The keys from the SUV were taken

from him as were the keys and the fob for the building.”

B.L. will testify that the SUV was driven out of the parkade by the Caucasian male but soon came to a stop, said Hermanson.

Another man approached the SUV on foot and took over the driver’s position, the Caucasian male moving over to the front passenger seat, he said.

An Asian male behind the wheel drove a short distance and then stopped the vehicle again. Thanks to a 911 call from another motorist, police arrived at that point and arrested the suspects.

Hermanson told the jury that the evidence will show Truong was in the driver’s seat at the time the SUV was surrounded by police and that Stalker was observed and arrested just outside the vehicle.

A loaded 9-mm semi-automatic handgun was found by police in the rear cargo area of the vehicle, along with the $300,000 in cash. B.L. will provide an explanation for the money at trial, said Hermanson.

Police also searched Truong and found the key to the handcuffs that had been used on the victim, he said.

Issues at trial are expected to include whether Stalker was one of the persons who took the father and son from the parkade, whether Stalker was in possession of a handgun and what sort of advance knowledge Truong had of the incident, laid the Crown.

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Trial: Cash involved in abduction From page 4 Donald Campbell, the first Crown witness, testified that he saw three or four people get out of a vehicle and run towards a white Mercedes SUV in the parkade.

Campbell, who was walking towards his own vehicle in the parkade, said he saw a scuffle and what appeared to be a man being forced to the ground, his hands behind his back.

Campbell said he drove his vehicle out of the parkade and then called 911, not sure of what he had seen.

“I felt it could be a kidnapping, or some kind of crime where somebody was taking someone, and I had other thoughts. I thought it may be a prank, or a police operation of some kind.”

Stalker and Truong have pleaded not guilty to a number of charges, including kidnapping with the use of a restricted, prohibited firearm.

The trial is expected to run three weeks and hear from 12 Crown witnesses.

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“If this doesn’t get resolved I’m knocking on Victoria’s door,” said Kargut, who is hoping to meet with local MLA Linda Reid this week.

It’s a route he may have to take, given there is no requirement under human rights law that states strata council meetings must be conducted in one of Canada’s two official languages, according to a B.C. human rights expert.

The case would likely be heard as one of discrimination based on place of origin and not race, if it is heard at all, said Robyn Durling, the spokesman for the B.C. Human Rights Clinic, which is operated by the Community Legal Assistance Society and funded by the BC Ministry of Justice to provide free representation to complainants who have cases before the BC Human Rights Tribunal.

“Under the human rights code there’s no protection for language. Sometimes (language) is brought under grounds of place of origin,” said Durling, noting anyone, regardless of race, could speak Mandarin.

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What does that mean to Kargut?

Not much, he said.

Kargut contends whether the claim is discrimination based on race or place of origin, it’s still discrimination.

Kargut said the only solution could be a return to English.

“If they’re going to hire a translator then the meetings should be conducted in English and for those who don’t have the benefit of knowing English as their language then, if anything, an English-to-Mandarin translator should come,” said Kargut, who noted that’s exactly what the past council offered to do in the first place.

“They have literally gotten rid of dealing with anyone who doesn’t speak their language. It all started when we all got tossed out of council,” said Kargut, who claimed he is worried about the future upkeep of his property.

The council’s president, Ed Mao, has not responded to multiple email inquiries from the Richmond News.

Kargut said he was happy to see general support in the community and across the country for his claim, after the Richmond News broke the story in late December.

Kargut said he met with local MP Joe Peschisolido, who told him Canada is a multicultural country bound by the English and French languages.

But because the laws that govern strata councils are provincial, Kargut said he wants change at that level and he’s hoping to meet with local MLAs to bring about change.

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Last month, Kargut filed a human rights claim of racial discrimination after his strata council decided to conduct all council meetings in Mandarin. That move followed allegations by Kargut and other non-Mandarin speaking strata members that they were collectively ejected from council.

Kargut said the Mandarin-speaking contingent was unhappy with the past council spending money on repairing rotting wood beams.

The tribunal has not made a decision yet as to whether or not the case will proceed to a hearing.

Notably, there are no language requirements for council meetings under the provincial Strata Property Act. Durling said a strata council has a “duty to accommodate” strata members, however that duty is limited in many instances.

Generally, councils will conduct meetings in a language that makes the most business sense, said Durling.

If that means speaking Mandarin, then the council could then be legally obliged to offer Mandarin-to-English interpretation services, so long as it does not cause “undue hardship” for the council.

For instance, if a number of other strata members ask for interpretation services, especially in less well-known languages, the council may not be required to provide multiple interpreters, if it caused hardship.

“There’s a limited right to accommodate,” Durling said.

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group of well-known locals will be putting their best foot forward in early March as they raise money at the Richmond Hospice Foundation’s fifth annual Dancing with the Richmond Stars event.

This year, the spectacle that takes some Richmond celebrities and pairs them with a professional dance partner, shifts for the first time to the River Rock Casino and Resort and the dance floor at the River Rock Show Theatre.

Among this year’s local notables is Richmond city councillor Carol Day, who said she is an avid dancer.

“It’s usually the type of dancing you do when no one is looking, so this event will be a challenge,” she said.

Day has been paired with dance instructor David Marasigan who put her through their first practice last weekend.

“Things went well,” said Marasigan who, together with Day, will decide on a dance style for the March 5 show.

“We want something that will get the crowd going,” he said, adding he has already given Day some homework to help build on their two-practice sessions a week leading up to the big night.

“I’m lucky I have a big kitchen to practise in,” Day said with a big smile.

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Shaw TV host and reporter Dunia Tozy, a self-described huge dance fan, will be paired with longtime local ballroom dance instructor Andy Wong.

Looking to heat up the crowd will be local firefighter Freddie Klomp. Paired with dance pro Clara Marasigan, Klomp said he is looking to show he

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! Coun. Carol Day and her Dancing with the Richmond Stars professional partner David Marasigan get into the swing of things outside the venue for this year’s event, the River Rock Casino Show Theatre. Photo by Philip Raphael/Richmond News

is more than just a firefighter who is an active member of the Richmond Firefighters Charitable Society and has taken part in many “Shake n’ the Boot” fundraisers over the years.

Steveston Rotary Club member Scott Livingstone will be trading his costumed role as “Quackers” the colourful mascot at the annual Rubber Duck Race for some dancing attire and will perform with the guidance of Laura Xie. Longtime Richmond resident and realtor Sylvia Mahal said she will be using her love of music to help her through the steps with dance pro William Wu. And returning for the showcase dance is last year’s winner Dr. Michelle Nielsen, who runs Steveston Smiles dental clinic. In fact, Nielsen was a double winner, taking home both the people’s choice award for fundraising the most money, as well

as the judge’s award for best dance.

Since that performance, she has continued to dance in other competitions and will take to the floor with David Marasigan.

All of the competitors are raising money through pledges that can be made on the hospice foundation’s website at richmondhospiceassociation.com. Click on the Dancing with the Richmond Stars section for a complete run down on the celebs and links to their fundraising pages.

Tickets for the semi-formal event, which includes dinner, are also available online and cost $125.

Hospice foundation executive director Pat Miller said she is always amazed by the commitment the “stars” make to the event to ensure their performances are entertaining.

Plus, with this year’s competition shifting to the River Rock, it has given the event an added air of excitement.

he B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is holding an open house in Richmond for public comments on the environmental impact of the planned bridge at the George Massey Tunnel crossing.

While the provincial government has already stated a new $3.5 billion, 10-lane bridge will be built by 2022, the Ministry must still obtain an environmental assessment certificate from the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (EAO).

Part of the requirement in obtaining said certificate is to hold an open house for the public, which will take place in Richmond on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Sandman Signature Hotel Vancouver Airport (10251 Edwards Drive), from 2-8 p.m.

Another open house will take place Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Delta Town & Country Hotel (6005 Highway 17A), from 2-8 p.m.

The EAO also accepts comments online at eao.gov.gc/ pcp/index.html.

The comment period begins this Friday and ends Feb. 15.

The meetings and comment period are intended to identify potential environmental, social, economic, heritage and health effects of the bridge project, in order to include them in an environmental assessment.

The Ministry has released online a 40-page document titled “Project Description and Key Areas of Study.”

Some key areas of study include river dredging, fish habitat, wildlife habitat, air quality, noise and human health.

While the document states it is studying the impact of the tunnel removal on the river’s salinity (and thus the ability for farmers to draw water from the river) it notes: “The absence of the tunnel is expected to result in minimal change in sediment deposition and erosion patterns in the area, and on the tidally induced movement of saltwater in the Fraser River.”

As for the impact of the project on underwater noise affecting marine life, the study will be limited to construction-related activities.

The EAO will also assess the impact to vegetation in the area, as well as the quality of life in riparian areas.

The document contends air quality will also be improved in the area as congestion will be cleared.

The Ministry is also studying baseline noise levels in nearby neighbourhoods.

The Ministry has stated that the bridge will not experience congestion until at least 2045.

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Woman, 77, verbally abused by phone fraudster

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77-year-old Richmond woman is warning others to beware after a fake telemarketer delivered a foul-mouthed tirade after she refused to cut a cheque for almost $400.

The woman, who asked not to be named, told the Richmond News how, after receiving notification in the mail that she’d won a $4 million sweepstakes prize, she was plagued for weeks with calls from the same

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man. After initially placating the man, going by the name James Anderson and calling from a 315 New York area code, in the hope that he would stop calling, she was eventually asked for $399 to process her jackpot prize.

And when she told the telemarketer she didn’t have that kind of money, it was suggested she borrow it from a family member or friend.

Finally realizing she was being scammed, the woman promptly informed him that she “wouldn’t even give him $5.”

“That’s when he got really abusive,” the senior said.

! Don’t be afraid to request further docu-

The RCMP is involved in a National Task Force, known as the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre, that was established to combat telemarketing fraud.

Here are a few basic suggestions from the centre: ! Don’t believe that everyone calling with an exciting promotion or investment opportunity is trustworthy, especially if you do not know the caller or his or her company; ! Don’t invest or purchase a product or service without carefully checking out the product, service and the company;

mentation from the caller so you can verify the validity of the company; ! Don’t be fooled by the promise of a valuable prize in return for a low-cost purchase; ! Don’t be pressured to send money to take advantage of a “special offer or deal;” ! Don’t disclose information about your finances, bank accounts or credit cards; ! Don’t be afraid to hang-up the phone. ! Do, however, contact the Canadian Antifraud Centre toll-free at 1-888-495-8501, or write to Box 686, North Bay, Ontario P1B 8J8.

“He was calling me all kinds of names and I was kind of shaken up a little at first.

“I hung up the phone, but he called me back several times in about a 45-minute period and was very nasty.”

Worried that other seniors were being subjected to the same kind of pressure and abuse and unsure who to report it to, the woman called The News in a bid to alert people to the fraud.

She also reported the incident to Richmond RCMP who advised her, if she receives more calls, to tell the caller that the police and newspaper have been informed of their activities.

The woman said the mail prize notification used words such as “Strike it Rich,” “Sweepstakes” and “Grand Prize.”

It also claimed to be affiliated to the “National Magazine” which had a Florida address.

When The News called the number belonging to the man who had been pestering the Richmond senior, no one answered.

Moments later, a man calling himself Anton — with what sounded like a Caribbean accent — called back with the company name of “Falcon Services” displayed on the caller I.D.

George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project Project Definition Report: Invitation to Comment

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure reminds the public the Project Definition Report (PDR) for the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project is available for comment until January 28, 2016.

The PDR presents the ministry’s vision for replacing the tunnel and the related Highway 99 improvements between Bridgeport Road in Richmond and Highway 91 in Delta.

The ministry invites communities, stakeholders and the public to visit the project web site at masseytunnel.ca to read the PDR, find out more about the project and to sign up for e-mail updates.

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Little time for public input The following is an open letter to Hon. Carla Qualtrough, (Liberal MP for Delta) I am a constituent who lives in Tsawwassen.

I have many concerns about the Massey Tunnel replacement program and would very much appreciate some answers to a number of questions in relationship to this project.

Only in the last week have ads appeared in the papers announcing information meetings and requesting comments in regards to the Massey Tunnel Replacement Project.

The deadline for the comments is Feb. 15., however, there are only two open houses available for the public, both of which take place at the end of the comment stage.

Jan. 26 at a Richmond hotel (Sandman Signature Hotel Vancouver Airport) and Jan. 27 at a Delta hotel (Delta Town & Country Inn). This leaves very little time for the public to research, study and verify any information that is given at the public meetings.

My own experience in similar situations is that public meetings often present information that is not available or has been changed from what appears in the online versions. Giving the public so little time to attend, study, research and then com-

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If you have concerns about editorial content, please contact the editor at editor@richmond-news.com or call 604-249-3343. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the web site at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163.

ment is ludicrous.

Additionally, both of these venues are extremely difficult to access by public transit and therefore could present a problem for members of the public wishing to attend. Nor are these locations accessible by foot or bicycle. The Delta Town & Country Inn, at 6005 Highway 17A at Highway 99, is located where there are absolutely no sidewalks or side roads.

I would suggest that there should be information meetings held in Ladner, Tsawwassen, White Rock and South Surrey, at central locations accessible by all forms of transportation. This would not then exclude members of the public who cannot or do not care to drive to these open houses.

It is also important that these meetings be live streamed and/or put on the Internet.

I would suggest that a similar program be implemented in the

various areas of Richmond, which would be more accessible to the public.

This is a huge project that will leave a significant monetary and environmental footprint if it goes forward as planned.

Will you, or any other MP whose constituencies will be affected by this project, such as Richmond’s Liberal MP Joe Peschisolido, be attending and commenting on these open houses? Will you send out to your constituents your comments and recommendations regarding this project?

Since this bridge project will require federal dollars and is just now undertaking the environmental review, will it be required to conform to the new procedures and standards promised by the Liberals during the election campaign?

Thank you in advance for your timely reply, Debbie McBride Delta

Re: “Library hours cut back,” News, Dec. 16, 2015.

I am writing to say that as a Richmond resident I am opposed to any cutbacks in library services or hours of operation.

My original reaction in reading about the change in hours was that it didn’t affect me because I primarily utilize the Brighouse branch.

This week, while volunteering at the Richmond Food Bank, I was reminded that for many others, who do not have easy access to the Brighouse branch, the change in hours will limit their ability to enjoy the same service that I find so important.

Despite competing demands for community funds, I encourage decision makers to maintain library funding as a priority.

Thank you.

Mary Miller Richmond

‘Paid education’ a reporter’s valued benefit ! While they may be eight decades apart, Jaelem Bate (left) and Reuben Sinclair are just two locals who share an inspirational nature.

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orking as a reporter at the Richmond News may not be one of the highest paying jobs in the media business, but it comes with some remarkable benefits. The most valuable of which is meeting some truly inspiring people.

It occurred to me one week in December just how grateful I am for the “paid” education I receive each day I come to work at the Richmond News. That week, I interviewed two men, eight decades apart.

First up was 22-year-old Jaelem Bhate, a UBC music student and director of a jazz band that was performing Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite in a jazz style a couple of weeks before Christmas.

What struck me about this well-spoken, mature-for-his-age young man was his allencompassing passion for what he does.

From a young age, he had an interest in music, and now it’s something he’s pursuing with his entire heart and soul.

I listened to his carefully chosen words as he explained how he considered all musical genres to be linked in a way that allows him to appreciate the nuances of all styles.

I could almost feel the unbridled enthusiasm he exuded when he told me that every day is an adventure for him, and every musical experience he is thankful for.

It’s obviously working for Bhate, as he

conducts also the Vancouver Pops Symphony Orchestra and continues with his studies at UBC. My second inspirational interview was with 104-year-old Reuben Sinclair who, despite growing up through the ravages of the Great Depression when his family lost their farm, serving in the Second World War, and then later on bringing up a family, never allowed worry to be part of his days.

It’s something he still subscribes to, he told me, because anxiety never gets you anywhere.

“He was the best father, ever!” exclaimed his daughter Nadine Lipetz during my interview, confirming that Sinclair’s easy-going approach to life fit him, and his family, well. So did his enduring sense of humour, which was evident when he told me I could interview him about reaching his 104th birthday, “only as long as I can get a copy of the paper afterwards.”

Sinclair also told me he’s a pretty private person and that he’s lived so long because he doesn’t ask a lot of questions.

This was a man who still had plenty of

life left to offer, whether it was spending time with his family, keeping physically and mentally fit with daily exercise and word searches, or still doing the regular chores of cooking and cleaning his own apartment, where he had lived for the past 21 years.

That streak of self determination and independence stemmed from his childhood when he was entrusted with running the family farm as a teenager when his father lay ill.

“I aways knew that if things were going to get done, it would be up to me,” he said.

Two men, more than eight decades apart.

Both with the ability to inspire.

That was my “paid” lesson for the week.

My job and the interesting people I get to meet never ceases to amaze me.

Actually, the amazing part is that in the weeks to come, many more amazing people are sure to cross my path.

The community of Richmond is my classroom and I look forward to continuing a much-valued education.

Philip Raphael is a staff reporter with the Richmond News

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No sour grapes for B.C. wines Dear Editor, Re:“Richmond liquor retailers want restrictions on grocery store wine sales” Jan. 7, Richmond-News.com, “Liquor stores ask for separation,” News, Jan. 8.

When you search “sour grapes” you’ll find it defined as: “Making a false pretence to form a rationalization (expression originated in The Fox and the Grapes, one of Aesop’s Fables).”

For those who’ve been following the saga, you’ll know that B.C. liquor laws recently joined us all in the 21st century by allowing for some sales of alcohol in grocery stores, through either a 100 per cent B.C. wineon-shelf or store-in-store full liquor model, depending on the licence.

The move came after an extensive public consultation with consumers, industry, community groups, academics, unions, cities and more.

Of late, it’s become an almost weekly occurrence that the media republishes a dispatch in which self-

serving talking points, half-truths and often complete untruths are being presented as broad-representative opinion of the B.C. liquor industry post liquor-reform by one of the many divergent special interest groups alleging to support B.C. wine.

The same voices decrying the BC Wine Institute (BCWI) for having the apparent audacity of showcasing 100 per cent B.C. grown and produced premium wines in community grocery stores to willing consumers who had the equal audacity to ask for it, are the same who claim to care about local economies and small (their) business. One almost gets vertigo.

In reality, although there are some legitimate concerns out there, and some folks would like to see more changes, or none at all (ever) — the truth is that the sky isn’t falling, nobody is really afraid of a “U.S. take-over” and everyone is simply adjusting to the new paradigm of bringing B.C. liquor policy out of the

Dark Ages.

For 25 years, the BC Wine Institute and its members have been staking bold positions for 100 per cent BC VQA wine on the global stage, and today, we’re doing the same in our own backyard, by defending our right, as determined by the people of British Columbia, to be able to sell our locally grown and produced premium products from the shelves at select local grocery stores right here at home.

We remain absolutely resolute in our mission to expand sales opportunities for our 248 B.C. family-owned wineries. We will defend our memberowned BC VQA store licences’ right to operate and sell our wine, wherever that may be.

Sour grapes is no sunny ways, and we at the BCWI will be continuing to shine light on 100 per cent B.C. wines!

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Five-hour wait at hospital ER unacceptable Dear Editor, On the morning of Jan. 5, I was suffering from severe, excruciating back pain and could not even get myself dressed and to the hospital.

Finally, at around 3:30 p.m., paralyzed with pain and still unable to walk, I phoned the BC Ambulance Services, who immediately responded and got me to Richmond Hospital.

At approximately, 4:15 p.m., BC Ambulance handed me over to the emergency admissions department at Richmond Hospital. I was put in a transport cart, not a wheelchair, and left in a corner in the waiting room for five hours, paralyzed with pain. I couldn’t even get the cart to the front counter to see why I was being kept waiting.

I am aware that triage in medical terms is a process of deciding which patients should be treated first, based on how sick or seriously injured they are. Were there patients sicker or more seriously injured than myself when I arrived? I am not sure. I only saw one man who appeared to be in bad shape. Other people were walking into admissions and were seen

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within an hour or so.

Meanwhile, during the five-hour ordeal, I had not eaten due to the pain, had no water, could not call out to any nurse as I was in the corner.

Most people in the waiting room were not English-speaking and could not understand what I was trying to say.

After two hours, my friend phoned my cell and realized I was still waiting.

My friend then phoned the nurses three times between 6 and 8 p.m. My sister from Quesnel phoned twice.

One of the nurses said to my friend, “So many people are calling for this patient.” My friend responded that, “He’s been dumped in a corner and hasn’t been able to get to anyone for the past four hours — that’s why we’re phoning. He’s in excruciating pain and arrived by ambulance.”

Another nurse hung up on my friend twice. Finally, my friend let the phone ring until it was picked up and said, “Please do not hang up on me.” The nurse said she was going to check with the triage nurse to see how much longer the wait would be, but she never returned with an answer.

Finally, at 9 p.m., five hours and five phone calls later, the nurse came and called out my name. She turned around and said, ”are you coming?”

I told her I couldn’t walk and my chair was not a wheelchair. Eventually, four nurses lifted me to a bed.

Does triaging and a busy emergency department justify this kind of delay after arriving by ambulance in excruciating pain?

This is a totally unacceptable service. The doctors apologized, but I am not sure they knew what caused the five-hour wait.

I would like to know if policies have changed regarding triaging when people arrive by ambulance.

I phoned patient services and requested an investigation.

Hopefully, I will get a response to explain who failed to provide due care and why I was forced to wait five hours in excruciating pain.

I hope that no other person will ever have this type of experience at Richmond Hospital’s emergency department after arriving by ambulance.

T. Richard Jordsvar Richmond

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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9508 (RZ 15-690379) Location/s: 10631 Williams Road Applicant/s: Kenneth Kevin McWilliam Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)”, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two (2) lots, with vehicle access to/from the existing rear lane.

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• By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above.

• 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 Office by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows:

• 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/2016.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 and Development Division at City Hall, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing January 8, 2016 and ending January 18, 2016, 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 January 8, 2016 and ending January 18, 2016.

• 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 Office • By Fax: 604-278-5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • 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 Office 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.

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ittersweet. That’s what I’m feeling as I hover near retirement. January 15 is when I cross the finish line and fumble into the next chapter of my life, armed with a pile of books, and a whack of gratitude in my heart.

Sweet to be embarking on a new voyage; bittersweet to be saying goodbye.

Some of you have been reading my book review column since I started writing it in 1998 for the Richmond Review. Fast forward to July 2015, when the Review closed and the Richmond News offered me a chance to write for its audience. Naturally, I jumped at it.

Bad though I am at math (worse, in fact, than at cooking), I estimate that I’ve written approximately 850 book reviews in the past 17-plus years. No wonder I had to have cataract surgery last year.

These book reviews have been a source of incredible satisfaction for me, especially when readers approach me at work or random places and tell me they read my column.

Imagine how flattered I am! So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you! Without an audience, my writings would be sequestered away in some dark room, pining away for readers, a bunch of aimless words without a mission.

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You’ve seen me through 12 years of memorializing my dear father Sidney; three years of courtship and seven years of marriage to my adoring husband, Harvey; a traumatic recovery from the plane crash on Russ Baker Way that missed my car by mere feet, celebrating my niece and nephew’s milestones, and more. Not all were book reviews. But still.

I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Bhreandain Clugston, the former editor of the Richmond Review, for indulging my public displays of emotion, among other things.

And thank you to editor Eve Edmonds as well, who has given me a voice through the Richmond News. And of course, the library, for giving me this assignment. You are big-hearted people.

What have I learned from all this? That people want to read about people. Human interest stories are not mere platitude.

I’ve also learned that everything is about relationships.

The world’s very existence depends on them. And I’ve had the honour to write about them in their various configurations, every week.

If I have one piece of advice to impart, it’s this: don’t miss an opportunity to tell people you appreciate them. And always say thank you.

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After kicking off in the early 1990s, primarily as a family-themed fundraiser for Richmond athletic club Kajaks, the Ice-breaker is still one of the most popular in the road race calendar.

The number of participants has dropped off a little from nearing 400 in its first decade, but with it being the first event in the LMRRS (Lower Mainland Road Race Series), it retains a certain stature in the community.

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“It used to start right in front of Steveston Community Centre, but with all the development over the years, that became impractical. We moved the start to the dike, which is actually much better.”

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“We needed a fundraiser and we were looking for a fun event for Kajaks and their families, so we thought, ‘let’s be one of the first out of the gate so there’s no competition with other events,’” said Phillips of the original motivation to organize the Ice-breaker.

“It’s a certified course and it’s a run/walk with a medal system for age categories.

“I’d prefer people to preregister, but it can be done on the day if need be.

“This is a great way to start the year, I can’t think of a better way than running and hopefully the event can kick up our membership a little as well.”

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Take a Walk in the Woods inside Richmond City Hall’s Galleria (6911 No. 3 Road) thanks to an exhibition of artist Marjorie Young’s work until March 7. The showing of acrylic works runs during city hall hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Need a little cozy contact? Make plans to attend Richmond Cuddle Party Jan. 17 from 2-5 p.m. A trained facilitator will guide participants through getting acquainted and practising clear communication where one socializes/cuddles at their own pace. To RSVP: meetup.com/cuddlepartykarins or register: karincuddleparty.eventbrite.ca.

Get the new year off and running with the Icebreaker 2016 on Jan. 17 at the Steveston Community Centre.

The 8 km race along the scenic waterfront starts at 8: 30 a.m. and finishes at 11 a.m. Advance registration is $35 per participant. Day of race registration is $45.

Soup, pizza and prizes await you at the end in the Steveston Community Centre.

When there’s talk about arthritis, do you have a clear picture of what is happen-

ing? Well, a new series called Arthritis and You on Jan. 17 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Richmond Public Library’s Brighouse Branch can bring things into focus about what is really happening in your body. It is designed to aid you in understanding the importance of self management (pain management, medications, exercise and complementary therapies, etc.) and learn about the many tools and aids you can use to make life easier. Also discussed will be the various programs and services available to you in the community.

A special service in honour of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. kicks off Black History Month in Richmond 10 a.m. on Jan. 17 t St. Alban’s Anglican Church (7260 St. Albans Road). The Marcus Mosely Gospel Choir, one of Vancouver’s most popular gospel and soul choirs collaborates with local singer Sibel Thrasher and pianist Chris Morano. This service promises to be a joyous, high-energy worship that pays homage to the rich tradition of Black music in North America, as well as tribute the extraordinary life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr . For more information, call the church

office at 604-278-2770.

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- 12 p.m. at the Richmond Public Library – Brighouse Branch. In this workshop, those enrolled will complete a first step planner that will help set goals that are attainable, realistic and enjoyable to ensure success for 2016!

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The Richmond Public Library is running the “Kids’ Writing Club - Radio Play” Tuesdays beginning Jan. 19 through March 8 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. at the Brighouse Branch. Suitable for ages nine to 14 it will offer different writing techniques as the youngster have fun creating their very own radio play using spoken words, sound effects and music. For the first part of workshop, the children will write a story, and then, for the second part, they will bring their story to life by using their voices and the most unexpected objects to create sound effects. To register, call 604-231-6412, go to yourlibrary.ca/events/.

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! Father Hayr Hrant (left) led his congregation Sunday at St. Gregory’s Armenian Church to celebrate Armenian Christmas and the arrival of numerous Syrian refugee families the church and its members have sponsored over the past few weeks. This was the first time all 40 or so refugees have gathered together since coming to their new home. In total, the church is planning to bring up to 90 refugees to the Lower Mainland. Sunday’s celebration included a special mass, lunch and presents for the children. Photos Gord Goble/Special to the News

KUDOS ! Grade 6 and 7 students from Ferris elementary’s FISH (Ferris Inspirational School Helpers) group pitched in to collect clean, new or gently used towels and blankets to help keep their furry friends at the Richmond SPCA and RAPS warm and clean this winter season.

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! There were sizable helpings of goodwill and generosity served up at the Richmond Centre White Spot on Christmas morning as staff volunteered their time, wages and tips to raise $11,288 for the Richmond Hospital Foundation. This was the 14th year for the event and carried special meaning as it was the first one after the passing in May of the restaurant’s owner, Prakash Ganatra. Photo submitted

! In recognition of a donation of $10,000 from ANAF Unit 284 Steveston, the Citadel Canine Society’s J. Brian Archer (far left) presented a certificate of appreciation to (from left to right) ANAF president Marc Bowley, vice president Chuck McDonald and sergeant at arms Bob Rietveld. Photo submitted

! Maples Residences’ Iris Downing celebrated the century mark on Dec. 15 with cake and balloons. Born in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Downing was the second oldest in her family and spent her early years on her grandparents’ farm, helping with the chores — milking cows and feeding animals. She later attended business school and moved to Regina to work for the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. In retired life, she did volunteer work with a hospital auxiliary and community services. And in 1988 she moved to Richmond. Photo submitted

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costs, including specialized equipment, such as a prosthetic foot and a wheelchair.

Staff Reporter “Words cannot express how grateful I PRAPHAELRICHMONDNEWS.COM am to those who surround me, whether it be friends, co-workers or people from he hospitality industry, plus a collection high school,” said Dutton in a message he of friends and well-wishers are planrelayed through Cornwall. “I am glad you are ning to serve up a big helping of support for in my life and will be for years to come.”

Richmond’s Matthew Dutton at a special He added that receiving this outpouring of fundraiser tomorrow night (Jan. 14) at the support is overwhelming.

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“And I will continue to feel this in my heart Dutton, 32, a line cook at the restaurant, for the rest of my life. Thank you and God recently had to have his bless.” left foot amputated followCornwall, who became ing a diagnosis of type 2 friends with Dutton 20 diabetes. years ago as five-pin Words cannot express how According to the British bowling buddies, said degrateful I am to those who Columbia Hospitality Founspite his friend’s setback, dation (BCHF), a charity he remains positive in his surround me, whether it be that provides emergency outlook. financial aid to hospitalfriends, co-workers or people “Even right after the ity industry professionals amputation he showed from high school.

I am glad in times of medical need, great resilience,” CornDutton developed Charcot you are in my life and will be wall said. “He said, ‘Jay, foot. The condition can I want to get back on my for years to come. occur in people who have feet,’ no pun intended. significant nerve damage He wants to get back on – M D (neuropathy). with his life, get back to The bones are weakened work. He loves being in enough to fracture, and the kitchen and cooking. with continued walking That’s his passion. And the foot eventually changes shape. As the he wants to move up in the industry.” disorder progresses, the joints collapse and Thanks to a variety of suppliers that have the foot takes on an abnormal shape, such donated food and beverages for the fundas a rocker-bottom appearance. raiser, the entire proceeds from the fundAbout one year ago, Dutton developed a raiser will go towards Dutton’s recovery. limp in his left leg, which remained undiagTickets are limited to 200 and are $20 nosed.And when the disease was finally diseach. To purchase one, call 604-360-8087. covered, it was too late, and his foot needed A silent auction and 50/50 draw will also to be amputated above his ankle. help raise money which will be matched by That left Dutton, who lost his mother to illthe BCHF, up to $7,500. ness five years ago, unable to work and pay Those who cannot attend Thursday’s his living costs, as well as mounting medical event can contribute to a GoFundMe page bills. set up for Dutton online at: gofundme.com/ Without family nearby, Dutton spent Christ- a4c6v5e4. mas in the hospital before returning home.

Plus, those customers at the Ackroyd Recently, he suffered a bad fall that put him Boston Pizza location can help by writing back in medical care, said his close friend “Matty” on their receipt and inserting it Jason Cornwall, who has been a regular visi- into the red “Earn Back” box at the front tor through Dutton’s ordeal. door. Ten per cent of the subtotals from all Thursday’s fundraiser is intended to help receipts will be donated to Dutton.

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Sunday 8:30 a.m. - Contemplative Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Family Eucharist with Church School Wednesday 10:00am. Eucharist, 11:00am Bible Study www.stannessteveston.ca • 604-277-9626

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Sharks now showing their teeth Mark BOOTH Sports Editor

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he Steveston-London Sharks are champions of the 50th annual Chancellor Tournament at St. Thomas More and they did it in convincing fashion.

The Sharks capped a dominating run in Burnaby Saturday night with a 91-68 victory over Chilliwack’s GW Graham. It was the first win at the prestigious tournament by a Richmond school since McMath pulled off the feat 11 years ago and ranks as one of the biggest triumphs by a senior boys basketball team at Steveston-London in the school’s brief history.

Ranked No. 3 in the province back at the start of the season, the Sharks got off to a shaky start, including a lopsided loss to No. 4 Southridge at the Tsumura Invitational. Since then, they have been gathering steam and were challenged by their head coach to take it to another level at the Chancellor.

“I said to them that they needed to go out and make a statement,” explained Mike Stoneburgh. “Nothing was ever going to be handed to them. They had make it happen themselves.

“That’s the thing about this weekend. They have now kind of separated themselves. They have the size and they have the athleticism. When we play to the level

we are capable of, we are a tough team to beat.”

Led by 6-foot-9 Grade 11 post standout Fardaws Aimaq and dominant senior Nigel Boyd, the Sharks were the class of the 16 team event from start to finish.

They opened with an easy 7230 win over Maple Ridge, then promptly took care of a couple of honour mention AAA schools — Byrne Creek (86-68) and South Kamloops (85-61), in the semifinals.

They led the Byrne Creek game by as much as 35 before taking their foot of the gas pedal, while South Kamloops had upset No. 3 ranked McMath in the opening round.

The championship game produced more Steveston-London dominance against the Grizzlies who entered the tournament ranked No. 4 among AA schools.

The end result should have the No. 8 Sharks on the move when the new AAA rankings are released Thursday.

Aimaq was named the tournament’s most valuable player and offensive player of the game in the final. He averaged over 20 points, 14 rebounds and nearly three blocked shots per game.

Boyd earned first team all-star

Steveston London Sharks: STM Chancellor Tournament champs

■ Chancellor Tournament MVP Fardaws Aimaq in action in Monday’s league win over the MacNeill Ravens.

status and also hovered around 20 points per contest, while Ahmed Mohamud’s solid tournament was recognized with a second team all-star selection.

The Sharks punished their opponents with a balanced attack that is capable of producing inside and outside the paint. That’s why they were also considered among the provincial favourites back in November.

“I like that fact that we don’t have to rely on three point shooting and I have guards that can get to the hoop if their shots are not falling,” continued Stoneburgh. “Not being one dimensional definitely makes

us a tougher opponent.”

The Sharks roster also features Pierce Strutt, Taros Johal, Stefan Lim, Derek Jeary, Matt Levenstein, Jerome Fernandez, Isaiah Hunter, Daniel Chen, Kevin Bao, Zach Cantwell, Robleh Ismail and Ryan Curtis.

Steveston-London now turns to its own annual Bob Carkner Memorial Tournament, starting Thursday.

The hosts open play at 2 p.m. against John Oliver. Other participating teams on the boys side of the draw include Hugh Boyd, Byrne Creek, Lord Byng, Charles Best, Windermere and Valleyview.

Lord Byng is currently ranked No. 5 among AAA schools, setting up a potential final with the Sharks on Saturday at 7:15 p.m.

“It would be a great way to finish off the tournament in front of our own crowd,” added Stoneburgh.

“We lost to (John Oliver) in the semis a year ago so I know our seniors will be pumped for that opening game too.”

The girls side features the hosts Sharks taking on league rival Cambie at 3:30 Thursday. Other teams include Burnaby South, John Oliver, Killarney, Yukon and Richmond. The girls final goes at 5:30 pm Saturday.

Top ranked Wildcats win their third tournament of the season T

he No. 1 ranked McMath Wildcats senior girls basketball team captured its third tournament of the season on the weekend — winning Seycove Secondary’s Welcome Back event in North Vancouver.

The Wildcats opened with an easy 101-31 win against Pott Meadows, then got a taste of a couple of higher ranked AA opponents en route to the title.

McMath outlasted No. 2 St. Thomas More 74-64 in the semi-finals, then cruised to a 71-47 victory over the No. 4 ranked hosts in Saturday’s championship game.

Guard Jessica Jones earned her third tournament MVP award of the season. Teammates Bobbi-Jo Colburn and Jessica Zawada were named to the five player all-star team.

The Wildcats have another big mid-season test in Co-

quitlam this week where they will participate in the annual Top 10 Tournament at Centennial Secondary School. A potential showdown with No. 2 ranked and defending B.C. champion Brookswood looms. McMath knocked off the Langley powerhouse last month at the Tsumura Invitational.

The Wildcats will open play Thursday morning against the MEI Eagles.

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trio of Richmond gymnasts is headed to Hawaii this week to compete at the 40th annual Aloha Gymfest.

The four-day event typically brings athletes from around the world to the Kokohahi Gymnastics Club. The local girls are among nine that will be representing Wayland Sports which runs competitive gymnastics programs at its Richmond and Surrey locations.

Nina He, 14, has been competing in gymnastics since she was six. The McRoberts Secondary School student will be entered in the Junior Olympic Level 7 category and considers the bars as her favourite event.

Naomi Evans, 15, typically thrives in the floor and vault events. The McMath Secondary School student will be competing in the Junior Olympic Level 6 category. Evans has been involved in gymnastics since she was six.

Nine-year-old Malia Bulat is the youngest member of the travelling team. The Grade 4 Lord Byng El-

■ A trio of Richmond gymnasts are among nine members of Wayward Sports’ competitive gymnastics program competing at this week’s 40th annual Aloha Gymfest.

ementary student has been participating in gymnastics for three years and considers the bars as her favourite event. Bulat will be competing in the Junior Olympic Level 6 category.

The girls are coached by Brittany Hawkins and were selected from the

Devils look to extend win streak T

he Richmond Devils will have a great opportunity to continue their ascend up the South Coast Amateur Hockey League standings with a pair of games against last place Trinity Western University.

The Devils (8-4-4) will be riding a three game win streak into Saturday’s contest with the Spartans (2-16-0), slated for 7:15 p.m. at the Richmond Ice Centre’s Igloo rink.

The Devils began the new year with a successful road trip, producing a pair of victories over the Vancouver Island Surge.

Richmond defeated the Surge 4-3 Saturday in Victoria, then won the rematch 4-0 Sunday morning in Esquimalt.

The Devils trailed 3-2 in the third when goals by Holly Gill and Alex Yallouz gave the visitors their first lead of the game. Nicole Lim and Jane Gregory-Herbold had the other Richmond markers.

Goals by Emily Chau and Jodie Wong, Yallouz and Lim, along with a 15 save performance by Kate Anderson, highlighted Sunday’s win.

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