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Urban edibles are ripe for the picking Graeme Wood

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Michael Jarman, drop-in coordinator at St. Alban’s Anglican Church, helps Donna Langevand on one of the drop-in’s two guest computers available for public use. Brandon Kostinuk/ Special to the News.

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Trash turned to treasures Old, refurbished computers sold to low income residents Brandon Kostinuk

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A flat-screen, computer tower, keyboard and mouse packaged with a Windows OS all for under $100?

Well, that’s exactly what the City of Richmond in partnership with St. Alban’s Anglican Church and Reboot Vancouver, are able to offer low-income residents of Richmond.

Founder of the drop-in centre at the church, Dianne Woodhouse, says she didn’t wish to duplicate any service already provided by the municipality when she stumbled across an interesting situation.

The City of Richmond possessed a sizeable stock of outdated, unwanted computers and affiliated technology.

So, Woodhouse says, instead of the city wasting their unwanted computers, the thought was, “Why not give back to those who need it most?”

That’s where Reboot Vancouver enters.

Dena Kae Beno, the affordable housing coordinator for the City of Richmond, was key in facilitating the relationship with the

East Vancouver computer company, explains Woodhouse.

None of this could have been realized without Kae Beno’s help, said Woodhouse.

Reboot Vancouver works to refurbish and restore old computers. Their services fall within two categories, recycling and redistribution of used and discarded equipment.

After wiping computers clean, Reboot hooks it up to a screen, keyboard and mouse, installs Windows Vista or Windows 7 with a few key programs and voila, a computer system is revived and can be offered at well below standard cost.

A qualified buyer can scoop up a screen, keyboard, mouse and tower with Windows Vista OS installed for just $50. Substitute Windows 7 for Vista OS and the price jumps to a reasonable $75 to $80, depending on the stock of programs pre-installed.

Now enters St. Alban’s church where the whole thing comes together. The church provides the space, free of charge, where people can come buy the computers. The church’s drop-in centre also provides further see SENIORS › page 4

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Plums, pears, apples and berries are ripe for the taking right now, throughout the city, but often overlooked by most Richmond residents.

The Richmond Food Security Society helps harvest some of these lonely fruits, but needs more volunteers, said director Colin Dring.

“We can always use more pickers.

“You get a nice little supply of local, organic fruit,” by picking what are known in the food security circles as “urban edibles,” said Dring.

This summer, as in past summers for more than the last decade, the society has been organizing volunteers to pick the choicest, fruity urban edibles for the Richmond Food Bank.

New to this year’s fruit-picking challenge (a series of picking events), volunteers are collecting dropped fruit and using them to make jams and meals with the support of other non-profit community groups.

In the last five years the society and its volunteers have picked over 12,000 pounds of fruit for the food bank. The numbers vary year-to-year depending on how many volunteers participate. The venture peaked in 2009 when 5,720 pounds of fruit was harvested from 42 picks.

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Fruit trees can be a pretty and practical part of the urban landscape if they’re properly maintained. File photo. have harvested 350 pounds of plums, said the society’s fruit picking coordinator Samein Shamsher.

“It’s been going well. So far we’ve done plums and blueberries and now we’ll be doing apples,” said Shamsher.

The society currently draws on a core of about 100 volunteers and at each picking event about five volunteers will come out.

Residents register their fruit trees and bushes with the society ahead of time.

Dring said development has lessened the availability of fruit in the city.

“We’ve noticed as development is hitting Richmond, a lot of fruit trees are being taken down so that’s something that will happen throughout the city,” said Dring.

He said fruit trees are easily maintainable.

“They’re beautiful trees.

A lot of people think you need to get big ones but you can get (dwarf trees)

that typically grow to a maximum of eight to 10 feet, and they’re really easy to pick,” he noted, adding that the trees require more care in the first few years of growth.

“It’s just a question of establishing them,” said Dring.

Socially progressive European cities are known to have urban orchards, and nearby Seattle has a city park dedicated to growing fruit, which has facilitated community engagement.

Vancouver has the Vancouver Fruit Tree Project and maps urban edibles at fallingfruit.com.

City spokesperson Ted Townsend noted a small orchard is planned south of Branscombe House in Steveston. Three other parks have fruit trees, which the city maintains.

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assistance if it’s required after purchase, explained Michael Jarman, drop-in centre coordinator.

However, there are just two criteria that must be met by hopeful computer owners: They must be a Richmond resident and their income, $24,000 or less.

Jarman says the refurbish and recycle program is great for low-income seniors who just want to get online and surf the net.

“A computer is a good way to communicate with the outside world,” says Jarman.

“Computers provide access to all kinds of things, jobs, accommodations and for learning.”

Outreach workers and volunteers, including computer scientist, Mike Komznetsoff, are available on request to assist with any questions or concerns that may crop up.

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the ground, it’s off to a strong start, adds Woodhouse.

“Three computers were sold in the first week and there are orders for three more and we have three in inventory,” she says.

Woodhouse adds, they even sold a laptop to a young woman in post-secondary school who was living on social assistance and in dire need of a computer.

When asked if there’s a chance there could be a shortfall in inventory in the near future, Woodhouse laughs and says assuredly: “I don’t think so.”

She adds, the stock room at Reboot is filled with unwanted computers that will be in need of a new home. Plus, there should be a new stock of inventory ready for sale soon.

If anyone wishes to learn more about the program or has a desire to purchase a refurbished computer, they are encouraged to call St. Alban’s Anglican Church at 604-2782770. Valid ID is recommended.

City: Pruning could be expensive ‹ from page 3 Townsend said fruit trees would require significantly more pruning than the trees the city currently plants.

This would translate into higher maintenance costs.

Also, chemical sprays are not allowed on city property, which could hamper the harvest.

When asked if the city could adopt more edible landscapes, Dring said it could do so easily, but it’s ultimately a matter of political and community will.

“It’s not a concern that can’t be mitigated through the community or, say, the public works,” said Dring.

“Certainly they (public works) are ripping out marigolds every three weeks or so,” he added.

If you have fruit growing on your property that is in good condition, you can register to have it picked by calling the Richmond Food Security Society at 604-244-7377.

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EDITORIAL OPINION

How the world got a little less funny

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ow does a man who was able to get millions – perhaps billions – of people laughing out loud fall into such a state of despair that he could take his own life?

Robin Williams’s suicide has shocked and perplexed people around the world. He was such a funny guy… and talented… and sought after… and loved.

He had a knack for getting to the heart of human foibles and infirmities, and turning them inside out in such a way that we could all laugh at ourselves with impunity.

His comedy lay in the fact that he understood the human condition,

and was able to reach into our dark corners and draw us out into the light. And perhaps that’s the answer to the question we posed at the outset: he understood too well what lay in our darkest corners, because he often lived in those corners himself.

Williams suffered from bouts of deep depression, and it’s no surprise that he was going through one of those episodes at the time of his death. And once again, he may be pulling us out of our dark corner — this time, unfortunately, his service comes without any hint of humour.

Perhaps the great comedian,

through the massive grief that his passing has incurred, will wake us up to the fact — not opinion, not speculation, not suggestion — that depression is a disease, not a choice to feel miserable, and certainly not a mood that you just need to “snap out of.” Without treatment, it is too often a fatal condition.

Some depression can be cured, like a bacterial infection, but more often it requires ongoing management, like diabetes.The first step to treatment is to reach out and speak to someone.The second step is for those of us lucky enough to be healthy today to reach back, and just try to understand.

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tunnel or bridge necessary s a result of public for public transport? The input the provincial GuestShot cost to achieve the desired government is goal to relieve congestion building an eight-lane bridge Peter van der Velden this way will be substantially to replace the Massey Tunnel. less.

The value of this bridge is Another option to have the marginalized by manipulation bridge “placed in a different location” was of this public input. The real reason for the equally designed to fail. The new location choice appears to be Port Metro’s need to rerouted traffic back to Highway 99 and get bigger ships up the Fraser River. the Oak Street corridor. This served neither A number of options were presented to objective to “relieve congestion” or to apply the public. One of which was the retention “a visionary long term solution.” of the tunnel. As presented, this option had The report allows that “most of the traffic no additional means of obtaining the desired through the tunnel goes to Richmond”. It results to “support objectives for regional does not factor in growth from border traffic people movement,” to “relieve congestion” or urban sprawl. Building the bridge will or to “improve safety.” As a result, this put more traffic on the road by encouraging option was not supported. This is not a development south of the Fraser. This puts surprise as this is exactly what the process was meant to do; pave the way to remove more pressure on our farmlands. With less the tunnel. farmland we’ll need more produce shipped This tunnel is known to be safe and in, putting more trucks on the road. The functional for many more years. So why additional ships coming through will create dismantle it? Why not build the additional more truck traffic, adding to the problem.

Thus, the bridge will create a need for an additional traffic corridor to deal with this future growth. A “visionary long term solution” does not put more cars on the road or add traffic to the Oak Street corridor. To be “visionary,” the bridge should be smaller, augment the tunnel, and handle public transportation.

Building the bridge where the tunnel is will turn this major traffic corridor into a nightmare for a period of three to five years. This will affect Delta residents, South Surrey residents, border traffic, tourism, ferry traffic and truck and commercial traffic. Why is this not a major consideration?

The more contentious issue to B.C. is the federal Port Metro, and its need to remove the tunnel to allow larger ships up the Fraser. If the desire to remove the tunnel and build a bridge is for the benefit of Port Metro, then why are B.C. taxpayers paying the cost? Port Metro’s requirement is not an issue of transportation infrastructure. At

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the public consultation sessions no mention was made of the issue to “support trade and commerce,” these consultations were strictly focused on traffic infrastructure.

Why then does the final report rate “transportation alternatives” lower than “economic growth?”

Lastly, a Freedom of Information request for the business case analysis turned up a 14-page response that is almost entirely whited out due to “disclosures harmful to the financial interests of public bodies.”

Could it be that with a $3 billion cost, the money could be spent much effectively to serve the objectives? It is doubtful that any additional money will be available to deal with the real issues of relieving congestion or people movement. That will be a separate tax on top of the cost for this project. All of B.C. will pay if this Federal project is allowed to go ahead. And we will be no better off.

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Will the other shoe drop?

The Editor, Re: “A house divided,” News, Aug. 13, I do worry about what the future holds for Generation X and Y who continue living in Richmond and throughout the Lower Mainland. The current housing trends are not sustainable for a healthy city.

The excuse that the free market is simply “playing itself out” is a cop-out. Lack of regulation, foresight and the lure of quick monetary gain have all been the driving forces which have changed the social and economic fabric of Richmond and the entire Lower Mainland.

According to the 2010 National Housing Survey, Richmond was listed as the “poorest” city in the Lower Mainland with an annual median family income of $69,553. At the same time, the median price for a single-detached house in Richmond hit a million dollars. These two figures are completely out of step with one another.

Sure, cities like New York, San Francisco and Seattle are all expensive as well, but at least their median incomes are more accurately reflected in the housing prices.

The local politicians and those in the real estate industry wish to downplay or ignore the influence the international wealthy has had on the community, usually passing it off with “Of course it’s expensive. It’s a great city with splendid mountain scenery! Who wouldn’t want to live here?!” rhetoric.

With so many people mortgaged to the hilt with an over-priced house, the only thing worse than the market not correcting itself, is the market correcting itself. Should interest rates increase to (heaven forbid) six per cent or more, the whole house of cards will come tumbling down.

Where would that leave the city?

Will it become a playground for the wealthy?

Will it be filled with high-end retail and restaurants, but deemed too expensive to attract any substantial industry outside of real estate development and construction?

As of now, the city already has an unusually high rate of office vacancy.

I’m sure the city revenue has remained very healthy because property values cannot be hidden and therefore the proportionate taxes are collected. What about the income tax that Revenue Canada collects? Do people living in a $1.3 million dollar house in Terra Nova really only have a median income —according to 2010 National Housing Survey — of $30,000-$50,000 a year?

Being the “poorest” city in the Lower Mainland, how soon will our schools, medical care and social services begin to reflect those relatively low median income levels?

Ken Moffatt Richmond

Thankful for the food The Editor, Re: “Crossing faiths,” News, July 9 Thank you for publicizing the second multi-faith community food drive.

The community responded and the Richmond Food Bank received significant contributions of $2,000 and 1,200 pounds of food. Volunteers put together

nutritionally balanced grocery parcels for the 600 households who come to us in a typical week. These include individuals and families in crises, people with chronic physical and mental disabilities who must manage on very limited incomes.

Margaret Hewlett Richmond Food Bank Society

Port committed to Bank The Editor, Re: Richmond’s Sturgeon Bank eroding at an alarming rate,” News Aug. 1.

Sturgeon Bank is part of a designated Wildlife Management Area which is managed by the provincial Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations and is located within Port Metro Vancouver’s area of navigational jurisdiction. Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) has been working with the province, the City of Richmond, regulators, First Nations and other stakeholders to proactively investigate and understand potential factors that may be causing erosion at Sturgeon Bank between the main arm and middle arm of the Fraser River.

PMV established a committee to investigate the issues, opportunities, benefits and challenges related to potentially restoring marsh habitat, which could have benefits for fish and birds, as well as flood protection. It is important to note that the cause of erosion on Sturgeon Bank is complex and cannot be attributed solely to

dredging. It is equally important to note that dredging is done to maintain the depth of navigation channels for ship passage, and is not undertaken for the purposes of obtaining fill.

The main mechanism for erosion is the reduction of sediment reaching Sturgeon Bank which would have commenced in the early 1900s with the construction of the dykes and jetties around Richmond. Other contributing factors may include changes in snow goose grazing, water salinity, sediment disturbance, chemical oceanographic processes and indirect effects from dredging.

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Screen time, the drug of choice for many Digital connectedness often leads (ironically) to a sense of isolation

Spending long hours in front of a screen playing games, watching YouTube videos or checking out Facebook posts can lead to a serious digital addiction, according to Benjamin Wong, a therapist with Richmond Addiction Services Society.

RASS will be hosting a workshop called Digitizing Ourseves to Death: Problem Video Gaming Exposed. File Photo.

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Liam sits in a darkened bedroom, the only illumination coming from the glow of a nine-inch LCD screen he clasps tightly.

Curtains drawn shut, outside it’s a typical, sunfilled day in the middle of July.

Liam’s fingers and thumbs erratically stab and swirl across the touch-sensitive surface of his tablet.

His eyes remain transfixed to the images dancing across the glass.

Tears drip down his cheeks because he hasn’t blinked much since starting the video game 10, or is it 12 hours ago?

He can’t remember.

All he’s concerned about is raising his score, reaching the next level, going the furthest among his friends in a game that literally has no end.

Liam is addicted.

But it’s not drugs.

He bears no track marks on his arms or between his toes. There are no pills or powders to pop or snort.

The grip on him comes from the digital world that surrounds us, sweeps us away from the here and now, and deposits in us an insatiable desire to remain connected to games, social media, texts, emails, photo sharing and a myriad of other applications.

Liam is a fictional case, but one Benjamin Wong, a therapist with Richmond Addiction Services Society, sees all too often. That’s why RASS is hosting a two-session series Sept. 9 and 16 called Digitizing Ourselves to Death: Problem Video Gaming Exposed.

“We have been seeing cases like that since 2007,” Wong said. “We broke ground in offering this type of service. Our mandate used to be just for substances — drugs, alcohol, prescription drugs — and for the past seven years we’ve

there used to be towards substance addiction,” Laird said. “There’s a lot of adolescents experimenting with addictions to deal with the psychological stress of adolescence and are using technology rather than substances to Ross Laird mediate that.

“The advantage of technology is that it’s ubiquitous, it’s free, legal. So, a lot of the downsides of substance addiction don’t apply to technology. There’s also a social endorsement for technology.”

Increasing isolation

been seeing families affected by problem video gaming or Internet addiction.”

The reference to problem video gaming, Wong explained, is an all-encompassing term applied to screen time not just for games but all forms of digital interaction which can ultimately affect school work, socialization, sleep, health and personal engagement.

The parallels to substance addiction are there, Wong said.

“It’s not that different from those families that were coming to see us for drug and alcohol issues or pre-existing mental health disorders,” Wong said. “We’ve had kids who have been diagnosed with mood issues, when in fact what happened was their video gaming got out of control, changing their sleep patterns, changing their exercising patterns, affecting their choice of nutrition.”

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“And then they sleep in until 4 p.m. And when they do get up, the first thing they want to do is get on their computers or gadgets,” he said.

Crossover kids While the parallels to substance use are there, one trend for some of today’s young digital users is to actually put down the drugs in favour of a digital device, said Ross Laird, a psychology professor at Kwantlen Polytechnic University who has spent two decades working on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside with addiction and social service agencies.

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One theory for what is driving the digital immersion is an increasing and ironic sense of isolation in today’s increasingly interconnected world, Laird said.

“We’ve evolved over a couple of million years to be a certain kind of animal where we spend a lot of time with a lot of other people — working on tasks, sharing meals, building communities together. That’s the basis by which we built the entire human enterprise,” he said.

“What we’ve done with digital technology is we’ve taken a large chunk of that interaction — the social bit — and migrated it into the digital space. And we can’t do that in a decade or so expecting we will adapt and evolve that rapidly to accommodate it.”

What is needed is a balance in life, Laird said, where our digital world can compliment the real one we live in. But that may take some time as the ongoing honeymoon period of digital engagement seems almost never ending as new and attractive technologies continued and even increased usage.

That’s the view of Sabrina Del Monte, the coordinator of the Public Relations Department at Kwantlen Polytechnic University who has studied how much technology is consuming our lives today.

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than watching TV, he doesn’t allow seven-yearold son Che to play video games.

“I don’t think there’s any benefits to playing video games,” said Murakami, who makes it a point to play outside with his children or partake in physical activities inside.

“I have no question in my mind that there are an abundance of children addicted to video games,” he said in a phone interview.

Others take a more tempered, middle-of-the-road approach.

Richmondite Tanya Tomson, a parent of two young daughters, says her children have restrictions on electronic device usage.

“We only allow Willa to use her (tablet) on rainy days (she is outside otherwise) or during quiet time (say 30 minutes before bed). She plays games, reads books and watches movies on it,” said Tomson, in an online interview.

Tomson acknowledges the addictive powers that electronic devices have on children.

“If we didn’t regulate it, she would be on it all the time,” said Tomson.

“I see the pro and the con of technology,” Del Monte said, adding she’s a huge follower of New York University’s Clay Shirky who has done a number of TED Talks on the attraction of digital technology.

“His position is that in order for us to experience the true value of living in a digital world it’s actually necessary to go through what we’re experiencing right now which is the excessive posting of memes (humorous images, video or text), what are you having for lunch, and LOL (laugh out loud) cats,” Del Monte said. “We have to go through this until it’s no longer the shiny new penny and just becomes part of life, like the telephone that we use when we need it.”

Even given that Sabrina Del Monte approach, Del Monte said she struggles with where society currently resides with its seemingly unflagging infatuation with the digital world.

“I’m not a Luddite, I’m not opposed to technology.

I am concerned by its use and how it would seem that technology is so consuming that I’m wondering if we’re not in control of it and it controls us.”

Baby Bella and big sister Willa partake in tablet time at their home in Richmond. They’re limited to how much time they can spend on electronic devices and they’re not allowed to use them when it’s sunny outside. Photo submitted

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As society goes about increasingly enveloped by digital connectedness and usage, one way to begin a process where it becomes more of a compliment to our daily lives may just be a return to traditional forms of social interaction.

“We feel that if we have enough friends on Facebook and get enough emails every day, we feel connected. And that’s just not the case,” Laird said. “Connection is a personal, face-toface thing. You have to see people, be with them And we’re getting less of that, so the rates of isolation are going up.”

So, where does society go now if it seeks to address one of the most basic of human frailties — a lack of self regulation — when it comes to digital usage?

Wong at RASS said addiction of any form can never be completely eradicated. Plus, any treatment needs significant buy in from not only the person at the centre of the problem, but their entire family, as well.

“Without family members being involved or getting support and learning about the bigger issue surrounding your needs, recovery very rarely happens,” Wong said. “In the addictions field,

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improvement is all about recovery, and recovery does not really mean the person gives up the addiction. It means they are able to function and pursue dreams they previously had.”

Parents have a vital role to play, as well, Wong added, since in some instances they were the ones who initiated the digital-desiring behavior.

“Parents have to adapt and take responsibility to make this a collaborative affair to turn the tides around,” Wong said. “It’s the mindless culture of allowing kids access to screens at an increasingly younger age. That’s a personal concern of mine.”

Richmond resident Paul Murakami, a single dad, is trying to limit his son’s electronic use. Other

But it’s not just the younger set dealing with the problem of digital addiction.

Many adults, some under the guise of performing useful, productive work are themselves digitally addicted.

“We also average a couple of calls every month from the typical 35-year-old living in their parents’ basement and mom calling to seek help,” Wong said. However, addiction services have not expanded their mandates to include those individuals.”

Private practitioners are currently the primary resource for that segment of the population, Wong said.

“We are dealing with a shortage of services in this area and from my six years of experience with this, it’s telling me this is a public health issue.”

Digitizing Ourselves to Death: Problem Video Gaming Exposed runs Sept. 9 and 16 at the Richmond Public Library, Brighouse Branch (1007700 Minoru Gate. To RSVP, email Benjamin@ richmondaddictions.ca, or call 604-270-9220 ext.

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International activists and academics will be gathering for a three-day event at Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Richmond campus. The event will present cultural performances, a special “Tribute to Mandela” and general discussion with antiapartheid activists and scholars. Dr. Thabo Msibi, a South African gay rights activist and UBC Professor Emerita Dr. Kogila Moodley and SFU Professor Emeritus Dr. Heribert Adam will present research on xenophobia in South Africa, Germany and Canada. Event information can be found at kpu.ca/knic.

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Museum drums up Japanese rhythms for Picnic in the Past Brandon Kostinuk

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If you hear loud drumming when you pass by Steveston Museum this Sunday, don’t be alarmed; that’s just the sound of ancient Japanese drumming.

Steveston Museum invites families and friends to come out for it’s second Picnic in the Past, this one dubbed Japan Style.

Tetsu Taiko, the city’s first organized

taiko group and just the second youth taiko group in the Lower Mainland, will be one of the feature performances at the Aug. 17 event that will run from noon to 4 p.m.

Group member, Doug Masuhara, says onlookers will be treated to a mixed taiko style, co-mingling the traditional drumming instruments and style with the contemporary, North American styled taiko involving an ensemble of drummers. see TAIKO › page 20

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The Richmond taiko group was formed 14 years ago and has developed into a It wasn’t until the 1950s that taiko community favourite. drummers began to play as a group or It started as one class of 13 participants, the ensemble (kumi-daiko), which opened the majority of which were elementary students, door to more original and emphatic sounds says Masuhara, although, there and style. a couple high school “We usually create our Schedule of events were students and a university own arrangements of taiko participant. pieces but when we don’t, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: Now, however, the local we always give credit back Tetsu Taiko - Richmond’s taiko group has evolved to the original composer,” local taiko group into something even more says Masuhara.

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Tetsu Taiko often Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos - one intergenerational.

The performance art is a performs traditional of Canada’s greatest bamboo featured activity at the South Japanese pieces that are flute players within the public domain, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Yukata Arm Community Centre for the 55-plus demographic. says Masuhara. But, the and Folk Dance workshop Stella Au, South Arm’s group is currently in the Noon - 4:00 pm: Various older adults coordinator, says midst of creating their own craft activities the Taiko55 program is quite works. popular, with summer sessions “Composing an original completely booked. piece is a slow process,” he adds. “But we’re “While a performance art,” says Au, “it’s working on it.” also a good form of exercise and a fun activity The art of Japanese drumming, established that can be targeted at younger seniors.” thousands of years ago, was developed with The community centre is also looking into Chinese and Korean influences, Masuhara says. A blend of styles and instruments later adding an adult session. became something uniquely Japanese.

So, audiences captivated by Tetsu Taiko Taiko itself refers to a broad range of on Sunday should keep in mind they can also Japanese percussion instruments, mainly join the action. drums, but also rhythm, clothing and Visit the website, Richmond.ca, under accompanying instruments such as the recreation and community centres, to register flute. But, says Masuhara, Tetsu is strictly a for a fall taiko session.

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Jaguar’s F-Type R, the stuff of lottery dreams Philip Raphael

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I finally did it — I won $1 million in the lottery!

Actually, that’s just wishful thinking. But I did find a way of spending about 10 per cent of the grand prize — probably a chunk more than that after you throw in taxes and a full tank of premium gasoline.

The source of this “fantasy spending” — and who hasn’t done that when you’ve bought a lottery ticket, closed your eyes real hard and clutched it tightly in the hope the stars and numbers align — is Jaguar’s F-Type R coupe.

Luckily for me, I was given a preview of what a lottery windfall could be like when given the keys to a gorgeous, Polaris White FType R, the most muscular jungle cat in the F-Type line up. With a 5.0 litre, supercharged, V8 engine that produces 550 horsepower it emits a delightfully deep, purring rumble from under the elongated

bonnet, a signature of Jag’s super coupes dating back to the 1960s and the debut of the iconic E-Type that has been dubbed one of the most beautiful cars ever built.

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The Jaguar F-Type R packs 550 horsepower into a sleek and stylish body that hints at super car status. Photo submitted making for pretty dramatic sounds from the quad pipes.

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Canadians sign 13 after initial evaluation camp Mark Booth

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Greater Vancouver Canadians have signed 13 players for the upcoming B.C. Major Midget Hockey League season, including seven returnees and the top local player selected in last spring’s WHL Bantam Draft.

The club held its evaluation camp last weekend, putting over 60 prospects through the paces in a tournament environment at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

The league requires each team to commit to 10 players following the initial tryout process and the remainder of the roster to be filled in the coming weeks.

Returning head coach Phil Alalouf went beyond the requirement by signing veteran forwards Owen Seidel, Ryan Wilkinson, Blake Hayward, Gary Dhaliwal, Kyle Uy and Gunner Wegleitner, along with goaltender Tyler Shugrue. The Canadians have also added Sam Atkins, Matt Kroeker, Ante Mustapic, EJ Shaw, Henry Rhyu and former Seafair standout Jordan Sandhu.

Shugrue had an outstanding season in goal, posting a 2.98 goals against average.

He will be attending the Vancouver Giants training camp next week. Among the returning forwards, Seidel had a solid rookie campaign with 36 points, including 10 goals, to finish third in team scoring. He will be

Over 60 prospects attended the Greater Vancouver Canadians evaluation camp last weekend at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Photo by Mark Booth trying to crack the Swift Current Broncos roster.

“Of all our players going to junior camps, he probably has the best shot,” said Alalouf,

who has agreed to a three-year extension with the club after replacing longtime coach Leland Mack last season. “It’s still going to be tough for a 16-year-old to make that big of

jump but Owen has the skills.

“We’re very excited to have Tyler back. He was identified as one of the top 1998 goalies in the league last season and will be ever better.”

Sandhu was selected by the Kelowna Rockets in the WHL Bantam Draft after an outstanding campaign with Seafair. He had plenty of interest from Lower Mainland hockey academies should he had chosen to go that route. Instead, it was about following his older brother Tyler’s footsteps who is now enjoying an impressive major junior career with the Everett Silvertips.

“He told me this is where his brother played and his good friend (Portland Winterhawk sniper) Nic Petan. He wants to be a Canadian too,” said Alalouf. “He had lots of interest from other programs but this is where his heart is. That really impressed me.”

Sandhu has also been shortlisted for the provincial U16 team that will be finalized this fall.

Among the other newcomers signed, Henry Rhyu and Ante Mustapic both played for the Burnaby Winter Club Bantam A1 team last season. Rhyu was the team captain.

Shaw is a product of the Delta Wild Hockey Academy, while Kroeker was with the Vancouver Thunderbirds.

The Canadians still have 38 players in camp and have at least seven roster spots to fill.

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Nathan Alalouf spent 2 seasons with Major Midget Canadians The Richmond Sockeyes will have a new veteran Kootenay Alder. Also in the mix is local product Adam Cronier. goaltender in the mix when they open The Sockeyes hit the ice for the first training camp Sunday at Minoru Arena. time on Sunday night at Minoru Arenas’ The Pacific Junior Hockey League club has acquired Nathan Alalouf from Osoyoos stadium rink and will continue to practice every other day, leading up to of the Kootenay International their only pre-season game Junior Hockey League for on Sept. 4 at home against future considerations. In 15 the Aldergrove Kodiaks. The appearances with the Coyotoes regular season starts Sept. last season, Alalouf posted a 11 when Richmond hosts 10-2 record with a 3.19 goals Grandview. against average and a .911 save Under coach Judd Lambert, percentage. the Sockeyes are coming off The 18-year-old South Delta another impressive campaign native began the 2013-14 that saw them post a league best campaign with the Western Hockey League’s Saskatoon 34-5-3-2 record in the regular Nathan Alalouf Blades before being reassigned season and eventually lose to to the KIJHL. He previously spent two Aldergrove in game seven of the PJHL seasons in the B.C. Major midget Hockey championship series.

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One Owner, No Accidents, New Tires, Leather, After Market Exhaust, Convertible, 6 Spd Manual #73505A

Mileage 31,000

Power Locks, ocks, Cruise Control, Turbo, 6Spd Auto, Xm Radio, Cd/Mp3 Player, No Accidents

Slt1 Pkg, Awd, Local, No Accidents, Rear Camera, Pwr Seats, Pwr Liftgate, Remote Start, Rear Park Assist,Skyscape Sunroof

#73610A

12,980

$

2012 CHEVROLETT CRUZE

A/C, Am-Fm Radio, Vinyl Seats, Aux Input

Like New, Noo Accidents,Awd, Memory Seats, Pwr Grp, Touchscreen, Heated/Cooled Seats, Nav, Luxury Collection #73360A

Mileage 84,862

Mileage 25,405

Eco, Local, ocal, Like New New, One Owner,Low Kms, Pwr Grp, 6 Spd Manual, A/C, Rear Spoiler, Turbo, urbo, Nav

Ext Cab, No Accidents, Local, 4Wd, Pwr Locks, Crusie Control, Vortec 4.8L V8, A/C, Remote Entry

No Accidents, Convertible, Xm Radio, Steering Wheel Controls,

#73635A

2011 CHEVROLETT CRUZE ECO

Rare, Local, P Pwr Grp Grp, Bluetooth, Steering Wheel Controls

2009 GMC SIERRA A 1500

No Accidents, Local, Awd, Pwr Grp, A/C, Sirius Radio, Leather,, Moon Roof

Luxury Pkg, R Rear Camera, Heated Seats, Leather,, Xm Radio

#73620A

#73478A

Local, Owner, ocal, One Owner Luxury Collection, Sunroof, Park Assist, Heated Seats, Xm Radio

No Accidents, Local, Low Kms, A/C, 2500Hd, High Roof, Class Leading Cargo Space #73628A

12,980

$

2008 CADILLAC AC SRX

No Accidents, Leather, Leather Convertible, Xm Radio, Steering Wheel Controls, A/C, Sirius, Cd Player,

#73551B

Mileage 91,796

Mileage 134,596

Local, N No Accidents, Ext Cab, 4Wd, A/C, Lt Model, 5-Spd Manual, Cd, Mp3

No Accidents, Gxp Gxp, Sunroof, Heated Seats, 5.3L 5.3 V8, A/C, Xm Radio,

Local, Pwr Grp Grp, ocal, Z71, P Running Boards, A/C, Pwr Seats, V8

BUICK

5,980

$

2007 PONTIAC GR PRIX

Gt, Pwr Windows/Locks, A/C, Cruise Control, Tilt Steering, Sunroof

CHEVROLET

2009 CHEVROLETT COLORADO LT

No Accidents, Local, 7 Pass., Pwr Grp, A/C, Dual Sliding Doors, V6, Cd/Mp3 layer, Roof Side Rails Player,

One Owner, Local, Pwr Windows, A/C, Remote Entry, 7 Pass., V6, Cd/Mp3 #73436A

Mileage 106,846

#73570A

43,980

$

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NEW 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO DOUBLE CAB

6 speed auto, A/C, rear locking differential, 4.2” colour screen, power door locks, cruise, tailgate lock

CHEVROLET

Dueck price #4SI7200

MSRP $32,640

NEW 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE

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MSRP $17,595

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NEW 2014 CHEVROLET TRAX

5 star safety score, 10 air bags, power windows, remote entry, traction control, StabiliTrak

14,490 Bi-weekly $79

NEW 2014 GMC TERRAIN

2 Lef9 t

6 speed auto, A/C, engine block heater, rearview back-up camera, fog lights, Bluetooth, Executive demo

MSRP $23,095

Dueck price

$

VEHICLE PRICE

Dueck price

20,995

$ #4TX3253

MSRP $30,095

Bi-weekly $115

Dueck price

25,495

$ #4TE6551

Bi-weekly $140

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NEW 2014 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB

Tru208 cks

6 speed auto, A/C, Bluetooth, Cruise, remote keyless entry, 6 airbags, tire pressure monitor, USB port

6 speed auto, Climate control, leather, Intellink, OnStar, XM Radio, 6 speaker Bose premium audio system, Executive demo

MSRP $28,075

MSRP $32,310

MSRP $34,850

Dueck price

Dueck price

Dueck price

25,998

$ #4EQ1581

Bi-weekly $142

NEW 2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO

9L eft

3.6L Auto, 19” bright aluminum wheels, coupe, remote keyless entry system, leather wrapped wheel with audio controls

MSRP $34,890

#4CA5609

Hwy 99 & Steveston

#4EN9540

Bi-weekly $178

Bi-weekly $162

NEW 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB 4X4

4X4

4.3L V6, A/C, 4.2” Colour screen, bluetooth, deep tinted glass, cruise, power door locks, remote keyless entry, rear locking differential, steering wheel mounted audio controls, trailering equipment

MSRP $44,970

Dueck price

32,495

$

29,495

$

#4SI4148

Bi-weekly $222

29,799

$ #4CK3423

Bi-weekly $164

NEW 2014 GMC SIERRA DENALI 4X4

4X4

5.3L V8, flex flex fuel, sunroof, leather, remote keyless entry, remote start, deep tinted glass, cruise, fog lamps, power door locks, rear locking differential, Nav, bluetooth, heated and cooled seats, rear vision camera

MSRP $64,755

Dueck price

40,470

$

5.3L V8 Flex fuel, A/C, rear locking differential, 4.2” colour screen, Power door locks, All season tired, USB port

59,988

$ #4CK4492

Dueck price

Bi-weekly $329

Taxes and $549 documentation fees excluded.

All prices are net of Dueck and GM discounts, loyalties and rebates. Prices reflect owners of discontinued brands such as Hummer, cobalt, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saturn. See dealer for detail. Chevrolet corvette and All Cadillac Models are excluded from 0% for 84 months.

Sales ends August 31st 2014.