A4 July 10, 2013 The Richmond News
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Trustees: Shape young minds Man stabbed, not cooperating with police But Chiu’s regular appearance on a talk show calls into question just how far the likes of an elected trustee can go, particularly as they govern the field of education. Former long-time school board member Sandra Bourque said trustees can do or say anything they want — but there may be a price to pay. “At times, you may diminish your effectiveness as a school trustee when you continually promote a certain party’s point of view,” said Bourque. “When I was speaking on issues outside of being a trustee, I tended to tone down my views.
Continued from page 1 environmental concerns. “I was not speaking as a trustee and I believe I’m entitled to an opinion,” Chiu said of the criticism. “And as far as the environment is concerned, I have energy-saving light bulbs all over my house, I installed water-saving toilets personally and my family are heavy into recycling; we recycle everything.” Chiu added that he’s the trustee who’s pushing the school district into using as little paper as possible. The school board’s “code of ethics” doesn’t deal with specifics of what a trustee can or cannot say.
“If (Chiu) is promoting something that’s contrary to the board’s policy, then that’s a problem. “He’s entitled to his opinions, of course. But you have to be careful as well.” Bourque said it’s important for trustees to remember they’re in charge of an environment that’s shaping young minds or risk losing another precious commodity — credibility. “I tried not to be too vociferous when I was a trustee,” she said. “People have the right to speak out and offer opinions, but it can have negative repercussions down the line if they want to be taken seriously.”
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Richmond RCMP are trying to piece together how a man suffered two stab wounds to his chest early Tuesday morning in the Cambie/Shell Road area. RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Cam Kowalski said the victim was not cooperating with police, nor were witnesses. The man’s injuries were not considered life-threatening and was transported to
hospital. Kowalski said initial information indicated an incident took place at around 6:30 a.m. and possibly involved the nearby Holiday Inn Vancouver Airport. Meanwhile, Richmond RCMP were puzzled Monday night after responding to a home invasion report. Kowlaski said a 911 call was received from a home on Elmbridge Way at around
11 p.m. Two females said the residence had been broken into and items had been stolen. But when officers arrived on the scene, the pair of victims denied calling. Officers examined the scene and did not find any indications of a forced entry. Once the police concluded their interviews, the women boarded a flight for Taiwan — Philip Raphael
Specht: Volunteers are the heart, soul So, what was his motivation to volunteer? “It keeps me going. I have things to do every day. And I get to help people, as well,” he said. “Retirement sort of looms, and you think what am I going to do?” “Volunteers will be the heart and soul of Better at Home,” Specht said. “The more volunteers we’re able to recruit, the more clients we can help.” To volunteer, call 604-279-7020.
Continued from page 3 be Chester, 72, who has been at the wheel of a former Volunteer Richmond driving program which, among other volunteer efforts including Meals on Wheels, has kept the former newspaper printing technician busy. And when he provides a ride, it comes courtesy of his roomy, vintage MercedesBenz sedan. “I call it the ‘ponderous Panzer.”
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