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Alex Ozols criminal defence lawyer Age: 27, High school: Charles E. London

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lex Ozols had his career path figured out when he was just five years old.

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elcome to our seventh annual 30 Under 30 edition of The Richmond Review. It’s a special edition where we profile 30 Richmondites who are under the age of 30 who are doing interesting things.

He was telling everyone who would listen that he planned to become a lawyer and live in California.

Today, at the age of 27, that’s precisely what he’s doing, as a criminal defence lawyer in San Diego who is quickly making a name for himself.

He recently filmed a flashy and dramatic promotional video for his firm—Ozols Law Firm (www.thesandiegocriminallawyer.com)— complete with actors in a courtroom, a despondent family in need of help, and Ozols stepping off a helicopter to come to the rescue, superhero-style.

Ozols and his older brother were raised by a single father and he said that’s made him strong, independent and competitive.

Armed with a psychology degree from the University of B.C., he enjoys fighting for the rights of his clients in Southern California, where “criminal defence is a booming industry,” he said.

His job is full of pressure, but he loves it, he said, recalling a recent case where he was representing a man caught smuggling 27 kilo-

grams of methamphetamine across the Mexican border into San Diego.

He received a four-year term, though he could have received a lot more, and outside the courtroom, the man’s little daughter approached Ozols and hugged him to say thanks for all he’d done.

“I don’t think she realized that she wouldn’t see her dad for a long time.”

Who is your inspiration?

“I would have to say my inspiration is other successful lawyers in general. In my career I always strive to be the best and I feel like I learn something new every single day. Whether it is just a small court hearing or a trial that goes on for months, I always have inspirational people in the courtroom that I can learn from at any second of any day.”

What are you most proud of? “I would have to say I am most proud of the awards that I have won. In the last two years I have been named to: •Top 100 Trial Lawyers & Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers in California •Super Lawyers (Rising Star) 2015 •San Diego’s Top Attorney Semi-Finalist 2014 & San Diego’s Top Outstanding Young Attorney List •Emerging Generation Award Winner •Featured in Attorney Journal

Alex Ozols is a criminal defence lawyer in San Diego.

Magazine in 2014 and 2015.”

What is your advice for others? “My advice for others would be hard work pays off, period. People always say to me, “well isn’t it hard to be a lawyer”, “didn’t you have to go to school a lot for something like that”? My re-

sponse is always “yes”, but if you want something bad enough you have to work for it. There are no excuses and anyone can achieve their dreams. To be a success, all you need to do is just work harder and smarter than the person next to you.”

—Martin van den Hemel

Courtney Vorster hockey

Philip Scrubb basketball

Age: 14 High school: South Delta

Age: 22 High school: Vancouver College

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ne of Philip Scrubb’s earliest sport-related memories is playing basketball with his older brother Thomas in the family’s garage, where his parents had set up a small hoop.

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lready widely considered one of the best female hockey players in B.C., if not Canada in her age group, Courtney Vorster continues to build up an-impressive resume.

Still only in Grade 9 at South Delta Secondary, which she attends because of the school’s hockey academy, the Richmond teen was recently selected the top defenceman at the Burnaby Minor Winter Classic Bantam AAA boys’ tournament as a member of the Seafair Islanders. It should be noted that Vorster won the award in an environment where many (male) players are vying for selection in the upcoming Western Hockey League Bantam Draft.

Additionally, the defender was recently invited to the Team BC female training camp as a double under-age player, suiting up among players 17 and 18 years old.

Inspiration? “My parents because they have worked so hard in their lives to get to the top of their professions. They have also made a huge sacrifice like moving to Canada so that my brothers and I could live in a good place, have good opportunities and be happy.”

Most proud of? “I always work as hard as I can, and this shows by the awards that I have received. The ones that mean the most to me are being chosen for this newspaper article and when I won two awards at

Courtney Vorster is a top hockey prospect.

the Bantam Boys AAA Burnaby Christmas tournament this year. These awards were for the most outstanding defenceman in the tournament and being picked for the tournament all-star team.”

Advice? “One piece of advice I have for others is that you should always try your absolute hardest and never give up no matter what.

Even if something doesn’t go your way it doesn’t mean that you should give up because you think nothing else is going to happen in your career. You should work harder than ever, so that you can achieve the next level and get to have an even better experience.”

—Don Fennell

Today, he’s in his fifth and final year at Carleton University, where he plays side by side with his brother (featured in last year’s 30 Under 30) for the men’s basketball team, with the playoffs looming this weekend.

He’s won the Mike Moser Memorial Trophy three times, which is given to the most outstanding male basketball player in Canadian Interuniversity Sport.

Scrubb developed a love for basketball at a young age, no doubt in part to his parents’ passion for athletics. His dad played at the University of Victoria, while his mom played for Bishop’s University in Quebec.

He played other sports too while growing up in Steveston and attending Diefenbaker Elementary, including football, soccer, competitive swimming and even baseball. His drive comes from his desire to be good, he said.

Initially, he played because it was fun. He then wanted to get better, and knew he needed to work harder to get there. When he then saw success, that drove him to work even harder.

With his career at Carleton coming to a close, Scrubb plans to pursue his dream of playing professionally, whether that’s south of the border or in Europe.

Inspiration? “My Dad because he has been my mentor in terms of basketball and life when

Philip Scrubb.

I was growing up. He has coached me in about every sport and I try to make him proud every day. And Michael Jordan: I grew up watching him play and he was the ultimate source of motivation due to his success, talent and competitiveness.

Most proud of? “I’m proud of my work ethic on and off the court because that is how I want to people to see me as a representation of my family.”

Advice? “Find something you are passionate about and try to be the best you can be.”

—Martin van den Hemel

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Jessy Dhillon youth leader and basketball coach Age: 29 High school: Matthew McNair

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uring his high school days, bas-

ketball served as an important outlet for Jessy Dhillon. It provided a forum to express himself and to grow as a

student and individual. He took immense pride in representing McNair Secondary, and after gradua-

tion was inspired to give back to his alma mater as a coach.

He began working with a group of Grade 9s, and over the last five

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His communication skills, second to none, have been as instrumental as his knowledge of the sport.

Dhillon, who has always been a selfdescribed “people person”—his high school counsellors routinely put him in classes without a core group of friends which quickly spawned new ones— has also developed an impassioned desire to lead youth.

While attending Langara’s recreation program, he interned at the South Arm Community Centre and later landed a job there as a youth leader. Today, he is an outreach worker in the Surrey School District where his efforts are profoundly positive— both for himself and the youth he works with.

Inspiration? “My dad has been a tremendously hard-working man, who worked two jobs when he first came to Canada. If I can become half the man he is it will be a big-time accomplishment. As well, one of my friends passed away when he was just 20. After high school I was still a bit unfocused and that was a real eyeopener to not just float

Jessy Dhillon has helped build the Matthew McNair Marlins boys’ basketball team into a contender.

around but to make a positive impact.”

Most proud of?

“Where I am now. I love coaching at McNair, working with youth, and seeing positive change while giving back to my community.”

“I love coaching at McNair, working with youth, and seeing positive change while giving back to my community.”

— Jessy Dhillon

Advice? “Do something you can be proud of, and that when you look back (you) can say it not only impacted your life but others. And (strive to be) remembered as someone that isn’t self-centred or selfish.”

—Don Fennell

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Taryn Laurendeau student Age: 20 High School: R.A. McMath

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aryn Laurendeau credits her high school teachers at R.A. McMath with nurturing her love for technology and photography, which has brought her to within reach of where she wants to be.

The third-year Carleton University student is studying interactive multimedia and design, and is currently on a coop work term as a production co-ordinator for MPC (Moving-Picture Company) in Montreal.

MPC produced the special effects for the Marvel superhero movie Guardians of the Galaxy last year, and is currently working on a couple other comic book-related blockbusters.

While she fell in love with Star Wars, Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings during family movie nights at home with her parents—who work in real estate— and her little brother, it was her teachers who re-inforced that passion.

McMath teacher Anil Sharma taught her about photography, while Gayle Guest’s digital media and information technology classes were “incredible” and allowed her to “geek out.”

But her career path didn’t dawn on her until after her French teacher brought some posters of the 2009 blockbuster movie Avatar to class, which was replete with computergenerated imagery.

Her teacher’s husband worked in the movie industry.

“That was kind of the moment where I realized, that’s actually a career I could get into,” Laurendeau said.

While she’s now a behind-the-scenes programmer and technical support worker, she hopes to eventually make her way to doing special-effects work on movies, including postproduction now being done on a blockbuster, which she couldn’t disclose.

With Sony Pictures Imageworks expected to open the biggest special effects studio in Vancouver, a return to the Lower Mainland is certainly a possibility in the future, she said.

Taryn Laurendeau is studying interactive multimedia and design, and is currently on a co-op work term as a production co-ordinator for MPC.

But there are also studios in London, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, so she wouldn’t be surprised if she was one day living overseas.

Either way, she’s “hopefully working on a cool movie, wherever I am.”

Inspiration? “I don’t think I could single out any one person as my inspiration. I’ve had so many amazing people in all aspects of my life that have inspired me to be the best I can be and make the most of every opportunity. From the world of academ-

ics, to a career in the VFX industry and just getting by in “the real world”—I’ve been really lucky. I hope they know who they are!”

Most proud of? “Well I mean, this is pretty cool! The big one for me right now is having landed a job as a production coordinator for MPC, one of the world’s leading studios in visual effects for film… at the age of 20. I’ve been dreaming of getting into the industry since I was about 14.

Now here I am, halfway through my undergrad, living the dream in

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Advice? “Go for every opportunity that comes your way. It might not be in your original gameplan or what you’d imagined for yourself— but if it interests you and if you can’t stop thinking about it—just do it. As Mark Twain said: “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor.”

—Martin van den Hemel

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She remembers seeing snow for the first time. Go and her sisters built their first snowman together.

It was a great way to start a new life in a new city.

Today Go is marketing and communications manager for the madein-Richmond start-up Nanotips, the brainchild of partner Tony Yu. Starting a business is no easy task, but Go said she wouldn’t trade it for anything. She learns something new every day.

One lesson she’s learned is just how many people are willing to help a new company succeed. All you have to do, she says, is pick up the phone and ask.

Throughout high school and studies at Kwantlen Polytechnic University Go worked as a lifeguard and

swim instructor in Richmond. The city is still her home, and it’s where Nanotips has taken off.

Nanotips markets a brush-on product that makes any glove touch screen compatible. The company garnered attention with a Kickstarter campaign last year, which exceeded their fundraising goal by 700 per cent. Go and Yu followed that up with an appearance on CBC’s Dragons’ Den. Inspiration? “My parents continue to inspire me everyday.

They are kind, genuine and hard working.

They are my No. 1 fans, and without their constant support and positive attitude I wouldn’t be who I am today.”

Most proud of? “I am very proud to be part of the Nanotips team. We couldn’t have achieved our goals as an individual but collectively I believe we can grow this company to the next level.”

Advice? “If you have a great idea, run with it. Don’t let other people’s negativity affect you.”

—Matthew Hoekstra

t all started in his garage. Having spent his final student loan dollars on a motorcycle and gear, Tony Yu couldn’t find gloves capable of interacting with a smartphone.

He set out to create his own solution, and Nanotips was born. Launched on a crowdfunding platform, the idea raised $70,000 in a single month.

A few months later, Yu and his partner Mikaella Go discovered a local Dragons’ Den audition. They were soon in Toronto pitching their brush-on product for gloves to a national audience.

Yu and Go settled on a deal with franchise baron Jim Treliving, who offered $60,000 for a 15 per cent share. That handshake deal, which aired last November, never materialized into a contract, but the experience still proved valuable.

Today Yu, a University of Victoria grad who serves as CEO of Nanotips, says the pace of learning as an entrepreneur never ceases to amaze him. His goal is to continually develop programs or products that will have a positive effect on society.

Inspiration? “In more recent years, Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Nikola Tesla, Richard Branson, Bill Gates, Jack Ma. These people have the ability to see their long-term goals through and execute their ideas on a global scale. They each have created impactful change on the global economy by leading change.”

Most proud of? “I am most proud of the people I am surrounded by. Without the support of family, friends, and mentors, this journey would have become a difficult and lonely one. I would probably not be where I am today without their support.”

Advice? “Set small achievable goals. You need stepping stones to get to the top.”

—Matthew Hoekstra

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Danica Lum hockey player Age: 18 High School: Steveston-London

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Inspiration? “That’s a hard one but if I were to choose one it has to be the people already at the top. I’m inspired by those who already are successful in their chosen field. I strive to better myself and I find that I learn more from what people have done before me. Their wisdom that they share is priceless and you really can’t stop learning.”

anica Lum is defined by her will to win, a quality certainly not limited to the rink.

From the first time she laced up her skates at the age of seven to tending goal for Team BC at the 2014 Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Championship last spring in Mississauga, Ont., Lum has exhibited an unsurpassed determination.

All the while, she refuses to

Most proud of? “My achievements with hockey, and to play on the B.C. team

at a national setting. On top of that I have been fortunate enough to have received the best goalie award during the 10th Coupe Roy Hysen Cup national tournament, while being the only player from Richmond.”

Advice? “Try new things. I find that being in the moment, in whatever it is you’re doing, allows you to have (a greater) appreciation for it.

Don’t be afraid to jump and explore a little bit. The coolest things happen in the least expected places.”

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Her parents and older sister emigrated from the former Soviet Union, coming to Canada seeking a better life.

“Canada is a great place for immigrants to succeed, definitely better than where they came from.”

Poversky’s sister was born in Ukraine, a place where they weren’t allowed to listen to West-

ern music, she said.

Poversky is a passionate poet, a musician who plays guitar, piano, alto sax and even the accordion, and is an impresario, having helped organize local youth events in Steveston.

“Living here, I definitely have a lot more opportunities than they had there,” she said.

She’s one of eight people shortlisted for Pearson College in Victoria, a pre-university school for up to 200 students from across the world.

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Most proud of?

“I would say I’m really glad with what I’ve been doing in the community, doing all sorts of things and meeting all sorts of people.

I’m really proud of my ability to connect different people together.”

Advice? “For me, I only started to be heavily involved in poetry and other events when I came into high school. That’s helped me build a circle of friends who support me. I’m sure if people keep saying yes to different things, that will happen for them too.”

—Martin van den Hemel

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We are told that the word ‘drone’ in the first instance denotes a male honeybee whose fixed role is apparently lazy and unadventurous and with no duties regarding the collection of pollen. Applying the word to a hardworking, multi-tasking, bug-like flying robot may be an unsuitable extension of the meaning of the word, but we now seen this recent use become universally standardized. See “The Flight of ‘Drone’ from Bees to Planes” by Ben Zimmer, July 26, 2013 in the WSJ. Suffice to say here that the rapidity with which ‘drone’ capabilities and utility have developed may either upend the old connotation permanently or peel off the label altogether. And while this transformation is underway, with it should emerge an awareness of the enormous potential of drones for peaceful purposes as opposed to the current impression of drones as no more than combat and espionage machines.

Interest in the limitless uses of drones has resulted in some major expositions of the flying robot. Hundreds of enthusiasts and robotics firms worldwide have been competing for some very handsome prizes for up to US$1 million as well as the attention of large aerospace corporations looking for the latest innovative technology.

The showcased areas in which the harmless potential could be applied include public health, agriculture, urban planning, logistics and the environment. One recent award winner, the

Swiss company Flyability created a rescue robot called the Gimball unique as the first “collisiontolerant drone” utilizing a rotating spherical outer cage.

Gimball, capable of rolling and bouncing across ceilings and floors, navigating tightly restricted areas and hostile environments such as burning buildings and radioactive sites, and of mapping its surroundings and transmitting RGB and infrared images, can cope with challenging environments without the need for fragile sensors. The rotating cage ensures it doesn’t lose its stability and ensures that it can be used safely in close proximity with people.

These kinds of developments point clearly towards the many potential applications of drone technology in connection with road traffic systems. Weather reporting, traffic volume measuring and reporting, traffic surveillance for rule enforcement purposes, search and rescue and improved emergency response, road maintenance and repair—all of these are areas in which the multipurpose capabilities of drones may offer a host of advantages.

When Amazon founder Mr. Bezos announced in December 2013 Amazon’s plan for drone delivery of lightweight commercial products, skeptics pointed out obstacles: the need for federal and state regulatory approval, public safety, reliability, individual privacy, operator training and certification, security (hacking), payload thievery, and logistical challenges. In July 2014, however, Amazon drone prototypes could fly 50 miles per hour and carry 5-pound packages. And Amazon is not alone in this type of envisioning.

In China Alibaba, Asia’s largest internet company is currently testing drone delivery of small parcels and likewise Germany and the UAE are testing similar such programs.

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Mia Fiona Kut actor/filmmaker Age: 24 High School: H.J. Cambie

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t age seven, a playwrighting book caught Mia Fiona Kut’s attention.

She hadn’t even seen a play before. But she couldn’t contain her enthusiasm.

Then came Grade 4 drama class. Working with classmates Kut wrote a comedy about a heist and played the starring role of the thief. It proved to be a springboard of sorts.

Today she’s an actor, writer and filmmaker. Last year her web series Ivy Tower earned a spot in the 2014 edition of L.A. WebFest, marking Kut’s first time promoting her work internationally. The experience was rewarding, humbling and inspiring.

Kut is a recent marketing and communications graduate of Simon Fraser University. Besides acting she works at a film post-production company and with Justice Theatre of the People’s Law School—a theatre troupe that performs in schools across Canada addressing topics such as bullying.

Kut is now working to produce her first feature film.

She also has a short story/poetry anthology in the works.

Inspiration? “There are so many figures that inspire me, but I am mostly inspired by strong, ambitious women who claim their power and

Pia Ghosh brand manages a $50-million portfolio.

PIa Ghosh marketer Age: 24 High School: Hugh McRoberts

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Mia Fiona Kut is an actor, writer and filmmaker.

femininity.”

Most proud of? “Being able to do what I’m passionate about among a supportive network of friends and family. Sometimes it can be difficult to be true to yourself and your beliefs and not have that compromised, either by others or by jobs you’re not intrinsically motivated by.”

Advice? “It is enough to be

yourself—you must love and appreciate yourself. Do what you love to do, do whatever works for you, and don’t let what anyone else think or say stop you. Keep focused.

A closed door for one thing means an open door for another. Also, positivity is a choice, and always strive for the best.”

—Matthew Hoekstra

t’s Western Canada’s largest business competition, and Pia Ghosh was serving as co-chair.

Helping oversee a team of 21 student leaders and over 200 volunteers at the JDC West, Ghosh worked to balance a six-figure operating budget and unite 650 delegates from 12 business schools for the event.

It was the highlight of her university career, giving her a chance to develop as a leader, polish her professionalism and expand her network outside Vancouver.

Ghosh finished her studies at University of B.C. in 2013, graduating with a bachelor of commerce degree. She now lives in Montreal where she works as a senior brand manager for L’Oreal.

Being a brand manager of a $50-million portfolio involves dreaming big and asking tough questions. She helps usher in new products, determine national launch strategies, develop advertising and marketing

campaigns and create enjoyable in-store experiences.

Outside of work, Ghosh also volunteers as a career coach, assisting junior university students in their national and international pursuits. And as a West Coast native, these days Ghosh is also enjoying exploring the eastern side of Canada.

Inspiration? “I would have loved to mention someone old and wise, however, my truest inspiration is my little brother, Som. He has proven that there is no substitute for hard work.”

Most proud of? “I am proud to be a Richmondite! Richmond is an outstanding community to be a part of. No matter where in the world I live, I am proud to bring the values of this community with me.”

Advice? “I am certainly not qualified to give advice yet, however, there is one quote that I use as a guiding principle: Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it (Maya Angelou).”

—Matthew Hoekstra

Kaelan Watson field hockey Age: 24 High school: Hugh McRoberts

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till not in her mid-20s, Kaelan Watson has already become a stalwart defender on the Canadian women’s field hockey team, for both its indoor and outdoor squads.

Since making her first international appearance in Ireland in 2013, she’s earned 31 senior caps and destined to earn many more before she decides to hang up her cleats.

Field hockey, which she took up at the age of 10, has long played a prominent role in Watson’s life. A rewarding high school career was followed by a stellar university career at the University of Toronto, but it was her university coach who convinced her that more opportunities still lay ahead. That led her to try out for the national team.

Inspiration? “My university coach John Desouza.

He always aspired more for me than I could have thought was possible for myself. Everyday I work hard to be the athlete and the person he will be proud of.”

Most proud of? “Competing in top level international events on both the indoor and outdoor national teams. It’s pretty incredible to represent my country on two separate national teams.”

Advice? “Find that teammate or coach that truly believes in your potential. Use them for motivation and support in your conquests of becoming the best.

Use every day, every moment and every challenge a chance to prove them right and you’ll find your success even more satisfying.”

—Don Fennell

Kaelan Watson (centre) is a member of the Canadian national women’s field hockey team.

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The late Richmond high school music teacher’s enthusiasm proved instrumental for many students, including McBride, who says she wouldn’t have thought a career in music would be possible if it hadn’t been for his encouragement.

Other teachers—Len Kay, Garth Bowen, David Fromager—also pushed her to be her best. She holds that positive attitude today.

A multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, bandleader and Toronto Arts Foundation’s Emerging Jazz Artist of 2014, McBride leads two projects featuring her original compositions and talents as a saxophonist: Chelsea and the Cityscape, and Socialist Night School.

McBride studied at Humber College in Toronto where she completed her music degree, and she’s now an active performer, writer and teacher in the Toronto music scene.

She’s also an avid video gamer, and performs with a video game cover band called the Koopa Troop.

Jazz should be adventurous, she says, challenging listeners and bringing them to places they didn’t expect, before returning them home at the end of their musical journey.

For McBride, that home is still Steveston even though her bed is in Toronto. Walking along the water with the smell of creosote, the sound of waves and a coffee in hand is a lasting memory.

Inspiration? “My family. They’re all super hard workers, but we’re all pursuing our passions too, and that keeps us happy. My boyfriend and friends.

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rmed with a gift for songwriting and a sweet-sounding voice, Gio Levy is doing what artists do best—entertain.

For fans lucky enough to have found him, Levy shares stories with earnest lyrics and true melodies both online and at live shows.

The unsigned artist is driven by a pure love of music. Reaching people with his music far outweighs the need to turn a profit, he says.

Born in the Philippines, Levy came to Canada at age eight. Richmond became home.

Music came around in high school when a few high school crushes steered him to the guitar. He figured the instrument would help woo them. That didn’t work out as planned, but Levy nonetheless got hooked on the creative process.

By day, Levy is a customer service representative for Ashton Service Group. After hours he’s a pop singer-songwriter fusing pop, acoustic, rhythm and blues and funk. He dubs the style of a recent single “sexy dance pop.”

With two EPs and three singles released on Soundcloud, Levy’s songwriting continues to evolve.

He can be seen performing at venues around town. One such gig is March 7, when he’ll play Vancouver’s Heritage Hall as part of Trevor Hoffmann’s album release concert.

Inspiration? “My parents, my fellow musicians and other passionate human beings. I’m inspired by folks who do whatever it takes for what they believe in

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Most proud of? “My parents’ opinion of my path in life affects me greatly. To have them actually supporting and believing in me is an amazing feeling.

Most parents would discourage their kids from pursuing such an amazing career because they feel there’s no security, when in reality, no career has 100 per cent security.”

Advice? “Having an amazing dream helps a lot. It’s like planning your vacation—plan the kind of life you want to have. Then be the hardest working person you know. Then again, I don’t really know if this tip really works but I can tell you it can get you an interview for Richmond Review’s 30 Under 30.”

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Seniors targeted in Missouri, too The Missouri University of Science and Technology is a famous university in Rolla, about 100 miles from St. Louis. But for some reason, according to a local TV station, international telephone scammers are also interested in Rolla. Not to enroll in the school, but instead to steal money from Rolla’s seniors. A detective said that one senior has been bilked out of $120,000, over several months.

This is not, in the greater picture, surprising news. It is happening all over North America. In my view, the most important thing is for families to make sure they know what is happening on an ongoing basis with their seniors. Changing seniors’ telephone number regularly may avoid an abusive relationship developing with seniors over time (scammer calls to the Rolla senior were coming from Jamaica).

Taking away credit cards and bank accounts from the senior could also help, taking away their ability to access money.

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rowing up in Richmond, Taryn Maria remembers Sunday mornings. That’s when dad would wake her up and rouse her two brothers for a bike ride.

They’d usually start at the McDonald’s in Steveston for a quick breakfast. Then it was back on the bikes for a journey on roads and trails until they reached Ironwood—or farther— before heading back home. As much as she would have enjoyed sleeping in, Sundays made for some good memories.

Maria is now a model based out of Edmonton, Alta. She’s also a bartender and a former daycare worker, having attended college for early childhood development, in addition to having landed acting roles.

Her start in modelling came after high school when a few friends convinced her to enter a Kokanee Glacier Girl competition. She made it all the way to the finals before organizers realized she wasn’t 25 years old—the minimum age to represent the brewery. Disqualified but not discouraged, Maria continued entering modelling contests and began to get noticed.

She’s now modelled in many locations—a swamp-like pond being one of the more unusual settings. Soaking wet and covered in muck, Maria left the shoot smelling a little less fresh, but with good photos nonetheless.

Many of her photos have appeared in magazines—including covers.

She still has some locations she hopes to travel to. This fall she plans on visiting the Caribbean for a modelling contest where representatives of hundreds of international magazines are expected to be scouting.

Inspiration? “My mom is a strong lady, she’s my inspiration. She’s my best friend and my partner in crime. She is my everything.”

Most proud of? “I have stayed natural and grounded. I am who I am, I’m not the ‘model’ 24-7. I just happen to take good photos.”

Advice? “Be yourself, don’t let the world change your smile, instead, change the world with your smile.”

—Matthew Hoekstra

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Alexey Lyakh videographer/ entrepreneur Age: 26 High school: Hugh McRoberts

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n high school, Alexey Lyakh and his close friends Parker Heuser and Ryker Gamble, made a video for every possible school assignment they could, often earning As in the process.

Today, Lyakh and his friends travel the world, sharing their wild and exotic adventures with two million followers on social media, via YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and Vine.

Lyakh was bitten by the travel bug in 2012, when the trio originally planned to buy one-way tickets to Australia after working for a year and saving $10,000 each.

Instead, they were invited by a friend to a wedding in India, with its rich culture, overpopulation, oppressive heat and poverty.

It was a “drastic culture shock,” he said.

The experience opened his eyes to a different facet of the world.

“Had we gone straight to Australia, it would have been more of the same thing, like Canada.”

The trip was all about exploring and having fun, and continued through Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe, and ended with Lyakh and his mates returning home “completely broke.”

Although they did videotape portions of that trip, it wasn’t until afterward that they started focusing on making videos together about their fun, carefree, off-the-beaten-path travels.

One of the most common questions Lyakh says he gets asked is how he can afford to travel so much. Is he wealthy?

You don’t have to be rich to travel, he said this week in a Facetime interview from Panama City, near the tail end of a two-month trip that included a stay on one of the amenity-free San Blas Islands, owned by a Native Indian family, where he lived like a castaway.

It was a “wild experience”, he said, that saw him get up early to catch lobster and then eat them for breakfast.

“I think anyone can travel,” he said, adding that people can do a lot with very little money.

For the cost of rent, car payments and food, you can “live very well” in other parts of the world, he said.

Lyakh and his friends started their own clothing line, High on Life, which he said is more about an inspiring lifestyle rather than just clothes.

“We’re doing exactly what we want to be doing.

This is what we would be doing regardless.”

You can see the work of Lyakh, Gamble, Heuser and Max Gatfield online at www.sundayfundayz. com, www.youtube.com/sundayfundayz and www. highonlife.ca/ Inspiration? “Clothing company: Life is Good (brothers Bert and John Jacobs). “Entrepreneurs: Elon Musk. Directors: Wes Anderson, Quentin Tarantino, Guy Ritchie. Youtubers: Devin Supertramp, Julian Smith.”

Most proud of? “Having made it through the grey area of uncertainty as to what I’m doing in life and come out the other side with a sense of freedom and drive. A lot of people get molded by their environment, school, parents, etc into embodying the ideas of others and it can be hard to break away from the system and create your own path.”

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As we traverse the topography, it’s almost as though Regardless, for what most people will do with this, one of the Norse gods, or trolls, is looking over us from it’s plenty. above and shaking a sifter of powdered sugar. This There’s also room for up to seven passengers (there’s dusting of snow is a fanciful act of beauty in the dark a 5+2 configuration with stadium seating available) setting. and a wading depth of 600mm (24-inches), which I can’t see much around me. At all. But I know that we tested out as we crossed a river. Yes, a river. one side of the trail we’re navigating is a steep drop Just don’t open your doors for any reason in the off. While I’d love to drift the compact luxury SUV process. through some fantastic curves on these abandoned Other premium features include six USB outroads, now is not the time to try to be a hero. I’ll wait lets, 829L of cargo space behind the second for another opportunity and the absence of a cliff. row seats and an infotainment system that is In 100 metres, we will be turning left onto a street fairly intuitive to use. whose name I couldn’t pronounce correctly even if the Throughout the day, our travels took us over prize was a large sum of money. Streets in this part almost every imaginable surface in Iceland: of Iceland are not marked per se. We best follow the snow, ice, gravel, rocks, rivers, pavement, water GPS-based instruction if we want to stay on track. and more.

Iceland’s sliver of sunlight per day during the winter When we ended our adventure in Reykjavik, the “tap,

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tap, tap, tap” of the studded tires resembled that of a mouse tap-dancing. The pitter-patter over the cobblestone streets meant our day was done, but not without being filled with everlasting memories.

Iceland, a country that is hauntingly barren yet its winter beauty suggests a feeling of warmth (along with its geothermal baths and activity.)

And the companionship of the Land Rover Discovery Sport only added to the magic of the world’s northernmost capital city.

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All-new Volvo is truly Swedish through and through

by Bob McHugh You’ll probably see, hear and read much about an all-new Volvo called the XC90 in the coming months.

The XC90 will be the first completely new, all-Volvo vehicle in a very long time and that’s mainly because of what’s been happening, behind the Volvo logo, in recent years.

The XC90 is the first vehicle built on a new and adaptable “SPA” chassis structure designed for large and midsize vehicles. “The XC90 is the first of eight new models within the next three years that will be built on this new adaptable platform,” said Marc Engelen, President and CEO of Volvo Cars of Canada Corp.

Volvo is also currently working to a new “CMA” small car platform. It will underpin and spawn a new genera-

tion of smaller vehicles and, according to Engelen, some of these will also be coming to Canada. Good news for Volvo fans who lament the discontinued importation of its smaller 30 and 40 series vehicles.

The first production Volvo car was made in Sweden way back in 1927. Designed to survive the country’s rough roads and cold temperatures, it was nicknamed “Jakob”. Structurally strong vehicles with highest level of passenger safety have become fundamental Volvo qualities and the brand has a “Designed around you” build philosophy.

“Our digital systems are intuitive,” added Engelen.

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In a vision statement, Volvo boldly predicted that no person will be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo car by 2020.

“Our XC90 is already semi-autonomous (if you can say that),” according to Engelen. “We do require a driver to have hands on the steering wheel, although this car can drive itself (provided the road infrastructure is compatible). It doesn’t matter if it rains or snows or its night. Our new auto-braking systems can recognise pedestrians, cyclists and even animals bigger than 60 cm.”

Volvo car sales were down by four per cent in Canada in 2014, however, but this was not unexpected as a couple of models were dropped from the product line.

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Jeep Renegade is stylishly built for the Great White North

by Zack Spencer Not that long ago, if an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle was on a buyer’s shopping list, the options were largely limited to SUVs and trucks.

Today the automotive landscape has exploded with manufacturers offering many more AWD vehicles. In fact, 48 percent of all vehicles purchased in Canada come with AWD or four-wheel drive (4X4).

For Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Canada (Formerly Chrysler Canada) the percentage is even higher, at roughly 58 percent. Thanks, in part, to the success of the Jeep brand and the many vehicles sold under that off-road-ready marque. The latest entry, the Jeep Renegade, will be arriving at dealerships around April but just last week I had a chance to drive this small Jeep in classic Canadian winter conditions just outside of Montreal.

Looks The setting for the winter driving program was at ICAR, an enthusiast’s racing facility built on the abandoned aprons and taxiways of the old Mirabel airport, including a slalom course, road coarse and off-road adventure. The bold orange Renegade instantly jumped out against the howling wind and at-times, whiteout conditions. The Renegade is built in Europe on the same platform that Fiat uses to make the all-new Fiat 500X. This cost sharing, multi-vehicle offensive is what has helped Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to be so successful over the past few years. The engineering and design was done in Michigan to insure the Renegade has all the classic Jeep characteristics, from the round headlamps and classic Jeep grille,

to the trapezoidal wheel arches, appropriate ground clearance and overall bold styling. The Renegade is smaller than the Compass and Patriot models in the lineup, helping to promote the redhot, small crossover segment even further.

Inside With a high seating position and boxy roofline, the Renegade has a lot of headroom and large windows, making this compact crossover feel open and airy. The dash and surrounding trim is filled with eye-catching touches, like the speaker grilles and air vents that come painted for more panache. The front seats are supportive and provide a nice look down the long hood, making this feel more “trucky” The back seats offer plenty of room in this class and the cargo area is what Jeep calls class leading. Prices start at $19,995 for base Sport model with front wheel drive (FWD) and the first AWD model starts at $25,995. The volume leader will be the North trim with alloy wheels, starting at $27,494 for an AWD version. The problem will be the higher end trims, like the $31,995 Limited, that look pricy compared to a bigger to a compact SUV, like a Honda CR-V, with a much more powerful engine, vastly bigger interior and a $30,000 AWD starting price.

Drive FCA didn’t just have the Renegade to drive in frozen weather, rather a selection of the seventeen vehicles they offer with AWD or 4X4 capability.

They were clear to point out that nine of the twenty-six models have AWD available even on the base trim. The Renegade’s base AWD system is a lighter weight active powertrain that can disconnect the rear wheels to save fuel but reconnect

them in a fraction of a second if the temperature drops of the windshield wipers are turned on. On dry pavement, the system only needs to detect the slightest wheel slippage to engage the AWD capability. In addition there is a terrain select knob in each model that lets the driver choose between auto, snow, sand, mud and rocks to alert the Renegades’ traction control, stability control and engine/transmission electronics to keep the Jeep moving in different situations. The ultimate is the AWD system with a low setting for crawling over rocks, something Jeep purists appreciate.

Verdict The Jeep Renegade follows on the heels of some other stylish compact crossover vehicles like the Kia Soul and Nissan Juke that provide a bit more flair, rather than just practicality. This new Renegade also has the advantage of being equipped with two sophisticated AWD systems to keep it ahead of the pack. The base engine is a 1.4L turbo 4-cylinder with 160hp but this model is only available with a 6-speed manual transmission; if the buyer wants and automatic, the larger 180hp 2.4L 4-cylinder is fitted with a class leading 9-speed automatic. There is a whopping $2,990 premium to get the larger engine and automatic on the Sport trim and just $1,495 on the North, excluding the price premium to get AWD. At the end of the day this Jeep has a very attractive exterior and interior and is something fresh in one of the hottest segments in the market. The price can jump very, very quickly if the buyer wants AWD and automatic. Time will tell if buyers will spend the extra to buy the higher end models.

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Connie Leung product developer Age: 23 High school: H.J. Cambie

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s a child Connie Leung loved making things by hand—woodworking, painting, cooking and even building Lego.

She discovered sewing in home economics class at H.J. Cambie Secondary, and came to love the process of creating a product from start to finish.

That eventually led her to Kwantlen Polytechnic University to begin studies for a career she never imagined.

Last year Leung, a native of Hong Kong, graduated with a degree in design, fashion and technology from the Richmond Kwantlen campus. She’s now working as a product developer at an apparel company. Fashion’s appeal, she said, is how it combines art and technology.

Making clothes is a much more intensive process than just dreaming up a design. Through planning, researching, designing, sourcing material, costing and evaluating quality, Leung helps turn ideas on paper into real life products.

Describing her sense of style as fit, functional and monochrome, this is Leung’s first year working in the fashion world. She hopes to continue to develop her skills and knowledge and take on more and more responsibilities in the future.

Inspiration? “I am most inspired by my parents.

We are not well off but they gave me good education and fulfilled my needs to become an educated and responsible citizen of the society.”

Most proud of? “I am most proud of graduating university after four years of studying. There were lots of blood, sweat, and tears but they have become sweet memories tucked away in my heart right now.”

Advice? “Make the second thing you love as your occupation and treasure the first thing you love as a hobby.”

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Matthew Choi dentist Age: 29 High school: Steveston

I never tire of Steveston’s beauty and character.

My heart warms when I see familiar faces shopping in the village. The benefits of shopping locally are huge for the community, environment and the economy. Shopping is normally a chore, but in Steveston, it’s an experience. That vibrancy is important to us and guided our decision to locate our office in Steveston.

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atthew Choi watched as Captain Toothbrush fought off sugar bugs for a rapt crowd of kids inside a Brazilian orphanage he was volunteering at.

It was a play put on by dental students, and Choi, an undergraduate at the time, knew he had found his calling.

Today the Steveston Secondary grad is Dr. Choi—a dentist working in Cranbrook.

Originally from Hong Kong, Choi moved to Richmond with his family as a child, first attending Westwind Elementary. After high school he studied at University of B.C., graduating with an honours degree in biochemistry.

In 2013 he completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine.

Choi volunteered locally and internationally throughout his studies, and continues to volunteer his time to help the less fortunate.

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Today he provides free emergency dental treatment for low-income patients at monthly Salvation Army clinics, and offers clinical screening for low-income college patients with students training as dental assistants.

Volunteering has taught Choi humility and the importance of being defined by everyday decisions—not by status or possessions.

One of those decisions is to get married. He has a date with his fiancée in August.

Inspiration? “My parents are my utmost inspirations. I learned from my mom that hard work will get you where you want to go in life.

It may take a while but having grit will ultimately take you there. I learned from my dad to be humble and honest, and to give back when-

ever I can.”

Most proud of? “My proudest accomplishment to date has been to have tricked my lovely fiancée Sherry into marrying me, despite my innumerable flaws. My second proudest accomplishment is to have been accepted into a profession that gives me the opportunity to make people smile.”

Advice? “Take time to travel. Get lost and find your way back. Go to bed happy. Life is too short to stay angry at things.”

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Age: 24 High school: Matthew McNair mini school

achel Williams isn’t sure where life will take her, and she’s perfectly

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Right now, she thinks that journey will involve Uber Canada, the ride-sharing company where she works as the manager of marketing.

Her adventurous spirit was fostered by her experiences in the McNair mini school program, where she and her classmates spent a lot of time outdoors, taking weekly trips and going whitewater rafting once per year.

A graduate of Queen’s University’s commerce program, she first dabbled in consulting work, landing a job with Price Waterhouse Coopers, focusing on technology and operations.

But Williams longed to fall in love with her job, and couldn’t find that in the constant change in consulting clients.

So she researched her options, and credits a McNair mini school classmate, Jeremy Lermitte—who at the time was working at Uber’s New York office—with selling her on Uber.

Williams took the job as marketing manager in the Toronto office,

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Now that office has grown to 25 workers and she leads the marketing team.

“The culture internally is so inspiring,” Williams said. “Just seeing the people here, the hustle, working long hours. I’m so moved and inspired by what we’re doing.”

Uber had just 400 total employees when she started, and now has 2,000.

Asked what she’ll be doing in five years, she said the options within Uber are amazing.

But her long-term dream is to return to her volunteering roots, and bring her expertise to the non-profit sector, which might not have the money to lure topnotch business managers.

Who is your inspiration? “My parents, hands down. My mom for her drive, determination, and teaching me how to be hard. And my dad, for his wisdom, kindness and teaching me how to love. I am proud to admit that I

Rachel Williams is marketing manager for Uber Canada.

am a complete carbon copy of them both, combined. Right down to my mom’s obsession with Starbucks coffee, and my dad’s love of bananas—to go along with that coffee!”

What are you most proud of? “My decision to leave my job in PwC’s consulting practice—a great job at a reputable company—to join Uber

in Toronto, which at the time was an office of five and still pretty small in Canada. It was a step in a completely new direction that both terrified and excited me all at once, but clearly it worked out for the best. “ What is your advice for others? “Be entirely flexible with what life throws at you. You can

have an idea of where you might want to be in five or ten years (career wise or in general)—but you should be willing to let it go entirely if life leads you down a different path. If someone had told me in school that I’d be running a marketing team at a global tech company, I never would have believed them.”

—Martin van den Hemel

what’s on Outreach Exhibition at City Hall: Kathleen Gallagher 9 am – 5 pm, weekdays. Richmond City Hall 6911 No. 3 Road Currently on display at City Hall Galleria, paintings by local artist Kathleen Gallagher. Kathleen grew up and currently resides in British Columbia.

In her early twenties, with an explorer’s spirit and sketchbook in hand, she travelled throughout Northern Canada. Kathleen has always been drawn to the outdoors and the complexities of the natural environment provide endless artistic inspiration for her. In 1982-1983, Kathleen attended Grande Prairie Regional College Visual Arts Program, and it is there that she developed a passion for painting. She has continued to paint and has developed her own unique artistic style. Kathleen is less concerned with tone or perspective in her paintings; instead she tries to focus on sharing what she has seen in nature and how it made her feel. Kathleen paints almost exclusively with palette knives to create these distinct and textural abstract landscapes. At times Kathleen will paint a landscape that has an eerie quality, at times her work is colourful and vibrant, and other times she wants you to feel the mood of a night sky. All of her work shares her appreciation and passion for nature.

Exhibition: Close Listening, ongoing at Richmond Art Gallery ,7700 Minoru Gate. Organized and circulated by the Ottawa Art Gallery, Close Listening brings together the works of four painters: Eli Bornowsky, Jeremy Hof, Monique Mouton and Jinny Yu who are reconsidering the possibilities of abstraction through inventive approaches to their material. Collectively, they explore the medium of painting by means of non-traditional techniques, including assemblage, sculpture, video and instal-

lation, while challenging the definition of the act of painting.

Chinese Art Tutorial, March 1, 2 – 4 pm, Richmond Public Library Brighouse – Kwok-Chu Lee living room. 7700 Minoru Gate Drop in event. Students and self learners of Chinese calligraphy and painting can get free advice from artists.

We are Woman: a display of multi-cultural paper collage heads by Jean Garnett, March 1-29 at Richmond Cultural Centre Upper Rotunda glass case, 7700 Minoru Gate A display intended in encourage conversations about our heritage and the values and traditions we have in common, despite our different skin colours and costumes. www. jeansgallery.ca Spring into Abstracts – works by artists Lisa Penz and Natalie Rehm, March 2 – May 4, Rocanini Cafe, 3900 Moncton Street Call to artists wanting to show at Rocanini Café in Steveston Village: please send short bio and 8-10 thumbnail images of your paintings with title, size, medium and price.

Email to art@jeanettejarville.com Cathy Kluthe Art Exhibit, March 2 - 31 (reception is on March 29 from 1 – 4 pm), Gateway Theatre 2nd floor lobby 6500 Gilbert Rd It is a non-ticketed event. Free admission for general public. Theme: A series of acrylic paintings on canvas that are inspired by Cathy’s family’s black & white vintage photo album; translated into a coloured graphic, realistic style. Cathy’s artwork will invoke people to reflect on their memories from times past and illustrate the importance of family and how it can shape families in the future.

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sign me up Sign up for author visit The Richmond Public Library is excited to host award-winning author, humanitarian and peace activist, Deborah Ellis, who will speak on the topic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reading to Survive: Children, War and Books.â&#x20AC;?

There will be a registered morning program at Ironwood Branch, 11688 Steveston Hwy on March 5 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and an evening drop-in program at the Brighouse (Main) Branch of Richmond Public Library, 7700 Minoru Gate from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

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He was only five years old when he joined the Richmond Youth Soccer Association. But it was only by chance that he would evolve into one of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top young goalkeepersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; thanks to a strong substitute performance as a youth player.

Last summer, at the annual Nations Cup tournament in Richmond, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea held the fort with some memorable play and earned The Richmond Review Trophy as the most outstanding player as Ireland won the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Open Division with a 1-0 vicotry over India.

Winning titles has become a bit old hat for Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea, who backstopped his University of B.C. Thunderbirds to back-to-back championships in 2012 and 2013. Prior to that, he won the North American championship in his grade 12 year with Coastal WFC. At the same time he earned all-star recognition and got the nod as tournament MVP. Off the field, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea is hoping to parlay a commerce degreeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;specializing in finance and minoring in economicsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;into a successful career in the business world.

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But the first-year University of B.C. student has found that her calling is in the arts, and is thankful that her parents never pushed her toward the sciences since that wasn’t something that made her happy.

Tutelman said her parents and sister Perri have “always been very supportive” and instilled in her a “go-with-theflow” attitude.

While grades were important in high school, she also dedicated herself to being involved in the community. She knew that it was the personal connections she forged in life, that would help her discover herself and her calling.

When she entered high school, she didn’t join student council because she was shy and “didn’t want to put herself out there.”

But if she hadn’t taken that risk in Grade 10, and become student council president and class valedictorian, “I wouldn’t be the person I am today.”

Inspiration? “I think on a personal level, I would say Perri. She’s always been somebodey who’s very driven and never gives up on her goals and that’s something I’ve always admired.”

Most proud of? “I guess, one of my biggest accomplishments is being student council presidents at Palmer.

Seeing the impact that I had on these younger students and seeing them grow into other leadership positions at Palmer, that was really rewarding to me. That’s really important to me, being inspiring to other people.”

Advice? “Not to see yourself as one thing in the future and shutting other doors. In high school, I definitely saw myself as one thing, and now being at UBC, I’m going into arts and I didn’t expect myself to. It’s opened up other doors and given me other options in the future that I didn’t see before.”

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Justin Uyeno student Age: 19 High school: Matthew McNair

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s an outstanding student, Justin Uyeno has found many rewarding experiences in school. But one such experience came outside the classroom.

For the 2013 RichCity Idol districtwide singing competition held at Gateway Theatre, Uyeno was named lead producer. It was a year-long planning process that left him with valuable leadership skills he’s been able to apply to current volunteer work. Today he’s an advisor to the annual event’s organizers, passing on things he’s learned to help give them the tools to grow as leaders.

Uyeno is a lifelong Richmond resident and second-year Sauder School of Business student at University of B.C., pursuing a degree in accounting. He also serves as the treasurer of the UBC Accounting Club, is a youth board member for the Gateway Theatre Society and still finds time for a weekly hockey game.

He served as an assistant coach with Richmond Minor for four years.

Playing the game, he said, taught him that nothing in life is given—it

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Inspiration? “My family. Both of my parents have worked hard their entire lives to allow me to explore every opportunity that has come my way, while my brother Ryan is continuing to live out his dream of becoming a medical doctor and is not letting his epilepsy hold him back from his greatest passion: helping people. Each of them are role models in my eyes.”

Most proud of? “Last March when I was selected as one of

seven post-secondary students in B.C. to attend PwC’s Talent Academy National Conference. When I received the good news, it was one of the happiest moments of my life.

It is a reminder to me that anything is within our reach, and the result boils down to how hard we are willing to work for it.”

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little over a month ago, Jag Bhullar watched proudly as the inaugural Western Canada Age Class Wrestling Championships were held at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

The meet drew more than 800 athletes between the ages of five and 18 from across Western Canada and the U.S., while showing the promise of growing significantly in the years to come.

The overwhelming excitement among the wrestlers is exactly what has Bhullar so excited, and why he launched the Bhullar Wrestling Club several months ago.

“I believe that with wrestling comes discipline, and with that discipline comes the strength to overcome adversity. Wrestling teaches values such as integrity, leadership, commitment, courage, to be respectful and many others. “He who learns to wrestle, learns to live.”

His cousin is Olympic wrestler Arjan Bhullar.

Inspiration? “My inspiration and relentless work ethic comes

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from my father. He has always inspired me and motivated me to do my very best, whether it be in school, work, competing in wrestling, or life as a whole.”

Most proud of? “I have achieved a lot in the sport of wrestling, on a national and international stage, but one thing I pride myself in is being able to give back to the future generation through Bhullar Wrestling Club. To teach

the kids respect for the sport and others, to teach them good morals and values, to make them good leaders and good human beings is my goal. That is what I take pride in.”

Advice? “My advice to anyone looking to be successful, is to first and foremost become a good human being. Work hard, work honestly, and don’t ever give up.”

—Don Fennell

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Dylan French fencing

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Age: 17 High school: Magee Secondary SPARTS program

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aybe they weren’t the best or most disciplined group of musicians, but being a part of her high school jazz ensemble proved to be memorable for Jocelyn Kwong.

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ylan French is a person of few words. He lets his actions speak for him, and in the fencing arena they speak volumes.

A member of the vaunted Dynamo Fencing Club, the Richmond teen is quickly becoming the face of the sport in Canada. Competing for the first year as a senior level athlete, he recently won bronze in the senior men’s epee at the Canadian championships. Against Olympic-level athletes he was exceptional surrendering a mere four hits in six preliminary matches—a feat all but unheard of.

Last year at the Cadet World Championships in Plodiv, Bulgaria, French also won bronze to earn a berth in last summer’s Youth Olympic Games in China where he had the honour of carrying Canada’s colours as its

Dylan French is a member of the vaunted Dynamo Fencing Club.

official flag bearer.

When asked what quality he feels a young person can most benefit from, he answered: “Determination. This is useful in whatever path you choose in life.”

Inspiration?“My coaches Victor and Igor Gantse-

vich, and my parents.”

Most proud of? “Winning a bronze medal at the 2014 Cadet World Championships in Bulgaria.”

Advice? “Whatever you are doing work hard and never give up.”

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It felt like a family, and for each gig they gave it their best. Under the tutelage of Len Kay, the experience taught Kwong key life lessons.

Born in Hong Kong, Kwong arriving in Richmond as a baby with her family. She’s now a student at University of B.C., studying commerce at Sauder School of Business. She’s also a longtime community volunteer, serving various causes and organizations in many ways. Currently she’s a youth board member with the Gateway Theatre Society and volunteers with Richmond Public Library, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Youth Leadership Millennium program of SUCCESS, among other organizations.

She works at the UBC Tennis Centre and chose a business education because of its flexibility. She also finds the field stimulating, with constant market changes and ambitious players.

Inspiration? “My mom’s persistence and sacrifice to fulfill her goal of raising good kids remind and inspire me everyday to work harder because my success is also her success, shared. Some others include the many community volunteers that I’ve met over the years, whom despite busy schedules, still take time out to give to causes or organizations they believe in without wanting something to write on their resumes or anything else in return.”

Most proud of? “So far, I am most proud of getting through first semester without failing any courses.

On a serious note, I am proud of being the first person under our family name’s history to pursue a post-secondary education.”

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s the chair of the Richmond Youth Foundation, Elaine Ho leads a team of 30 people to organize events and raise funds for the organization’s youth endowment fund.

While she’s currently in her third year of marketing and business technology management at the University of B.C., she spends much of her spare time with the foundation.

Not afraid of hard work, Ho said her parents instilled in her a strong work ethic.

For about six years, she, her younger sister, and parents lived in Montreal, where her parents ran a restaurant.

A certified lifeguard who plays piano, Ho is now eyeing a career where she can manage a company’s community outreach portfolio.

Who is your inspiration? “My inspiration would definitely be my mother. She plays a big role in my life. My parents are very hard working people. That translated to me in growing up. I definitely have to work hard to reach my goals.”

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What are you most proud of?

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What is your advice for others?

“My advice, especially for younger people...I think they should evaluate what type of commitment they want to make (to extra curricular activities) in high school. I find a lot of people, they join multiple thing but because they stretch themselves so thin, they aren’t able to fulfil their roles right. Don’t join everything.”

—Martin van den Hemel

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GILROY, Alfred Allison (Al) 1926-2015

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Helen Alexander Helen Alexander (née McRae) was born July, 1924 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan and died February 19, 2015 in Richmond, BC. A beloved only child, Helen is predeceased by her parents Frances and James McRae. She cherished the memory of her father, who earned the DSO leading the South Saskatchewan Regiment back from Dieppe. She took loving daily care of her mother up until Frances’ death in her hundredth year.

Helen is also predeceased by her husband Ormond Blair (Alex) Alexander. They both grew up in Victoria, BC and married in 1946. After a short stint up the coast in Namu, they settled in Vancouver and later Richmond, their home from the mid-fifties.

Helen and Alex had two sons, who miss them very much: Ian in Victoria (Marilyn Dalzell) and Ken in Richmond (Tracy Lakeman).

Helen pursued a banking career from her earliest working years. She and a female colleague carried guns while transferring deposits during World War Two, but fortunately never had to use them!

After the birth of her sons in the late 1950s, Helen returned to work with the Bank of Montreal, leading the CP Air “fly now pay later” group at Vancouver Airport Branch, and later working in branches at UBC, Dunbar and Main & Hastings, until her retirement at age 65.

Helen was a dedicated volunteer on behalf of church and community causes. Her greatest loyalty was to the Anglican Church of Canada – first at St. Edward’s, Bridgeport and later, for many years, at St. Alban in Richmond, where she served as organist, churchwarden and in numerous other capacities.

Helen loved music, and studied at the Victoria Conservatory.

She was a talented keyboard player, an enthusiastic supporter of young musicians and a generous mentor of young people in general.

The family expresses deep gratitude to three special groups of people. One is the staff of Richmond Lions Manor. Helen got to know them first when her mother was living there, and returned herself as a welcome and cherished resident for most of the past decade.

Thanks also to the skilled and hard-working staff at Richmond Hospital in Helen’s final days, in Emergency, on 3 South, and in the Palliative Unit.

Finally, we embrace the congregation of St. Alban Anglican Church, under the leadership of the Reverend Margaret Cornish.

Their love and prayers have meant the world to Helen. You are invited to make a contribution to St. Alban (marked “In Memory of Helen Alexander”); this can be done conveniently on-line at www.canadahelps.org. Helen’s funeral will take place at St. Alban, 7260 St. Albans Rd., on Saturday, February 28 at 2 pm, with a reception to follow in the parish hall.

Helen Alexander was a loving daughter, mother and friend, with a warm heart, a ready smile, a quick hand to help, and a generous spirit; always patient, good-natured, and concerned for others. We thank God for her life, and pray for the repose of her immortal soul.

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Al passed peacefully after a short stay at the Lodge on 4th.

He was predeceased by his loving wife Jacqueline (Jackie) Foster, in 2003.

He is survived by his three children, Shirlee (Dave) King, Gayle (Don) Gilroy, and Garth (Cathy) Gilroy as well as his five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

The family would like to invite friends to join us for an open house in Al’s memory to be held: March 7, 2015, 1:00 4:00 p.m. at the Masonic hall, 26 Gatacre St. Ladysmith.

In Lieu of flowers, kindly donate to the charity of your choice.

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Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic (Surrey Terminal) Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM. Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.

Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers.

For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

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Tessa Patko entrepreneur Age: 29 High school: Hugh Boyd

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n choosing a name for her business, Tessa Patko looked to her grandparents. Morris and Josephine Masters, she says, were positive, fun people who dedicated their lives to making others feel good. Using the letters from each of their names, Patko landed on Mojo.

Launched in 2010, Mojo Mobile Spa provides a full range of spa services, catering to busy people, those with challenges leaving their homes and to hotel guests. Patko carries on her business through a positive lens—something enshrined in Mojo’s core values.

Born in St. John, N.B., Patko moved to Richmond at a young age, and has lived here for over 25 years.

She holds a business management diploma from Kwantlen Polytechnic University and an esthetics diploma form Blanche Macdonald Esthetics College.

She enjoys sports, travel and fashion—and giving back to the community. With her business she’s involved in sponsoring fundraisers and volunteering her time.

She also makes time to spend with friends and family, and has interests in travelling, cooking, painting, books and building her business.

In five years as an entrepreneur, she’s learned about patience—that there’s always something to be done, always new opportunities to explore

and no limit to learning.

Inspiration? “I’ve been very lucky to have positive people in my life— my family, friends and mentors. No matter what complications, setbacks or situations I’ve gone through, I somehow have always managed to persevere and come out stronger than I was before. As Nelson Mandela said: ‘It always seems impossible until it’s done.’”

Most proud of? “Sticking with my business plan when the going was tough. I didn’t back down.”

Advice? “Follow your dreams, never give up and don’t listen to those around you who don’t encourage and support you to do the things that you want to do. Believe in yourself. You are capable of anything you put our mind to.”

—Matthew Hoekstra

Tessa Patko runs a mobile spa company.

Larissa Franco is a young Rotarian.

something that has really impacted me, and I think that it’s powerful because it gives us the chance to see that we can truly make a difference when it is so easy to feel like we are incapable of doing it at our age. This club instills in us the confidence that we can be leaders and change-makers, and I’m really happy that we were able to create the club so that others can have the opportunity to learn and experience the valuable things that Interact Club has given me.”

Advice? “Step out of your comfort zone and try new things because you learn many valuable things from overcoming what you thought were your personal limits. Often those experiences will lead you to opportunities and experiences that you wouldn’t have otherwise been open to trying.”

—Don Fennell

Larissa Franco student Age: 17 High school: R.A. McMath

L

arissa Franco spends the majority of her days striving to make a difference.

Continuously energized by the world around her, and with a clear vision to pitch in and help build a better tomorrow, the precocious teen routinely steps up to aid others and hopefully brighten and improve the quality of their lives. But Franco is equally quick to note that in aiding others, her own life is equally enriched.

Inspiration? “The passionate and motivated youth that I met when I was selected to represent the McMath Interact Club as a student delegate at the 2014 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards.

Everyone that I met over the course of that empowering and memorable

weekend inspired me to be unafraid of taking on a leadership role in the community projects that I am involved in. They also inspired me to be the best version of myself every day so that I can not only help others, but help myself grow as a person as well.”

Most proud of?: “My role in creating the Steveston Community Interact Club, which is a club that strives to make a difference both in local communities and in the world. Myself and a few other Interactors at my school were really passionate about the McMath Interact Club that we were a part of last year, so when it wasn’t possible to run the school-based club this year we tried to find a way to continue the club. After a month of discussions and meetings, we were able to create the Steveston Community Interact Club. Interact Club is

Rohit Bali accounting student Age: 22 High school: Matthew McNair

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hen you work hard at something you’re passionate about, good things will come.

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Rohit Bali will be pursuing his Chartered Professional Accountant designation at KPMG.

That was the lesson Rohit Bali learned from his parents and from a famous B.C. billionaire: Jim Pattison.

Bali’s parents immigrated to Canada with no business acumen—his father working as a janitor for 25 years, his mother a retail service clerk.

They worked hard so Bali and his brother Akaash (featured in last year’s 30 Under 30) could have a better future,

and stressed to them the importance of education.

Today, Bali is in the last year of accounting at the Sauder School of Business and in September, he begins his job at KPMG, where he’ll be pursuing his Chartered Professional Accountant designation in hopes of one day becoming a real estate developer.

“If you know your numbers, you’ll be successful in whatever you do.”

Inspiration? “Three individuals come to mind. My parents pushed me to be hard working and to be honest.

They always challenged me to push myself...Jim Pattison told me to do what you’re passionatte about and the money will

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Most proud of? “Landing a job with KPMG, one of the most uphill battles of my life.

I showed my passion and dedication to the enterprise division. To be able to land a job out of 1,500 applicants was really rewarding.”

Advice? “Dont’ be afraid to make mistakes. Always push yourself to be better than you are today. Always ask questions. It doesn’t matter if it’s a good question or bad question.

“A lot of students are too shy to ask questions. They will allow you to learn more about whatever you’re seeking to gain more information about.”

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