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Hoping for a miracle

Owner of stolen truck pleads for return of precious historical cargo Alan Campbell

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Pat Kelly stood in disbelief, staring at the empty space where, just a few hours previous, his dark brown pickup truck was parked for the night.

Fighting back tears, Kelly shook his head as the reality set in that his Ford F350 had been stolen overnight from the unsecured, underground lot beneath his Citation Drive apartment block, near Garden City Road and Granville Avenue.

His emotions were not fired up by the loss of his vehicle.

Loaded in the back of the pick-up was a precious cargo of more than 150 years of rich history of his family, who were the original settlers in tiny Hudson’s Hope, B.C.’s third oldest community.

Less than 12 hours earlier, around 9:30 p.m. Kelly and his wife, Debbie Gould, had arrived back in Richmond after driving all day down from Hudson’s Hope, near Fort St. John, with the truck loaded with eight totes, a chest and a trunk, all packed full of family and community

Pat Kelly and wife Debbie Gould are left with only a photo of Kelly as a boy after the truck with his family’s heirlooms was stolen from their parking lot. Alan Campbell/Richmond News. heirlooms.

“We unloaded our suitcases, but were too tired to unload the photos and stuff; we didn’t think anyone would take it and we were going to deal with it in the morning,” lamented Kelly, standing in the underground parking lot and holding a picture of himself as a young boy; the only family photo he has left.

“The shitty thing is, this was all of my family stuff for the last 150 years and it’s likely lying in a muddy ditch

somewhere. I’d give a reward to get it all back.”

Kelly told how his mom, Ruth Blair, was the “queen of Hudson’s Hope, the matriarch of the town.”

There were a few tears, Gould revealed, once it sunk in what he’d lost.

“Guy Robinson, Pat’s great, great grandfather, was the founder of Hudson’s Hope,” added Gould.

“We were going to send copies of everything to the Hudson’s Hope museum.”

Kelly’s mom died at age 80 about eight years ago, but it wasn’t until earlier this month that he and his wife were able to go up and clear out his mom’s home.

“We spent 17 days cleaning out all the items from the family home; packaging it all and making sure it was safe,” said Gould.

“The boxes were full of photos, native artifacts, doilies, paintings and antiques.”

The truck was stolen overnight March 19/20 and was recovered on Tuesday, March 24 in Surrey, all covered in mud and with stolen plates from Chilliwack.

“Of course, none of our stuff was there,” said Kelly.

“There is a suspicion it was used to commit another crime, who knows. Police have given us little hope of getting the stuff back.

“They probably came in off the SkyTrain like most of them do. Crime around here has gotten worse in the four years we’ve lived here.”

Police confirmed the theft and said they’re still investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Richmond RCMP on 604-278-1212.

Man charged after dog stabbed 61 times Alan Campbell

Staff Reporter acampbell@richmond-news.com

A Richmond man accused of brutally stabbing his threeyear-old Pomeranian 61 times has been charged with animal cruelty.

Artyom Goncharuk, 27, has been charged under the

Criminal Code and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act following a BCSPCA investigation carried out last September.

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If convicted, he faces up to five years in jail, a maximum fine of $75,000 and a potential lifetime ban on owning animals.

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Digging up a culture clash Alan Campbell

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Nowhere in the Lower Mainland has the coming together of two worlds — East and West — stirred emotions over the last few years than Richmond.

Throw in a hard-bitten, beer-drinking all-Canadian family, jade-mining in harsh conditions, with Chinese billionaire investors breathing over their shoulder, and you have a culture clash ready to ignite at any given second.

The poor guy caught slap, bang in the middle is Richmond family man Alan Qiao, who is one of the stars of a new Discovery Channel show called Jade Fever, which debuts March 31.

Qiao, who lives for most of the year with his wife, Shirley, and son and daughter, at their home near No. 2 Road and Westminster Highway, is the CEO and partner in Dease Lake Jade Mines, based in B.C.’s

far north, near the Yukon border.

For the five months from June to October, however, Qiao spends much of his time in the tiny, remote, northern hamlet of Jade City — population 35 — overseeing and working with the Bunce family of miners, all hoping to uncover a priceless chunk of jade.

“The show is about two very different cultures coming together and how we try to work together,” said Qiao, who immigrated to Canada from China in 1998.

“All the while, we are fighting Mother Nature, fighting with the machines and fighting with each other.

“I’ve lived in Canada for 17 years, so I’m the go-between for the people mining and the investors in China.

“The way they do business in China is not really understood by the local people and there is, of course, conflict.”

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the short, 100-day mining season — Jade City — is literally in the middle of nowhere; five hours from Whitehorse, 24 from Vancouver.

It’s a remote highway stop with no government offices, no police station, no hospital and nobody to tell the tight-knit community of 35 people what to do.

Cushioning the collision of opposing mindsets is new ground for Qiao, who actually hails from a hotel management background from his former life in China.

“I started to buy jade in 2009 and then my cousin recommended buying Canadian jade,” said Qiao.

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Jade Fever launches Tuesday, March 31 on Discovery at 8 p.m.

Cultures collide at Jade City where Asian investors, including Richmond’s Alan Qiao (second from right), and local miners dig for the next boulder of Jade.

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Officers found three adults bound and badly beaten.

The trio, one female and two males, were transported by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment. One of the victims suffered extensive lacerations to his face and head. The victims have since been released from hospital and are cooperating with investigators.

The victims were apparently sitting at a campfire, celebrating an anniversary, when they were approached by a group of four unknown males who apparently mistook the trio for others and beat them before fleeing in a dark car.

The suspects are all males of mixed ethnicity, possibly in their mid-20s to mid-30s.

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p.m. to 11 p.m. are asked to contact Cpl. Chris Tarasoff at 604-278-1212.

Glitter but no gold Richmond Mounties are warning the public after victims were tricked into buying supposedly “priceless” ancient Chinese treasures. In reality, these “treasures,” are worthless.

The fraudulent scheme resurfaced in Richmond last month — a similar incident was reported back in 2010.

According to police, in at least two instances, the suspect poses as a Chinese foreign construction worker who has allegedly uncovered a treasure trove of artifacts at a construction site.

The victims are all Asian women in their late 40s or older and are fluent in Mandarin and are typically employed in the field of traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncturist, herbalist, etc.). Some victims have been defrauded of tens of

‘Gold’ treasures actually worthless. Photo submitted thousands of dollars.

The suspect is an Asian male in his 30s, fluent in Mandarin. He may be working alone or with a second Mandarin speaking male, roughly the same age.

“It is unfortunate for us to have to reiterate, but if a deal sounds too good to be true, it most likely is,” says Const.

Janice Xia. If you have been a victim of this type of crime, please contact Xia at 604-278-1212.

To leave a tip on either of these crimes, email Richmond_Tips@rcmpgrc.gc.ca or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Then what?

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he only thing we are certain about Iraq and Syria is that Canadian Forces will be there for a while. That news comes after the prime minister stood in Parliament this week and announced plans for an extension of the mission.

Ever the astute politician, the PM used his considerable power to extend the mission for a whole year, rather than another six months. Why risk having this go sideways in the heat of a federal election?

And the mission isn’t just going to run a year longer.

It’s also going to expand into

the borders of Syria, where a dictator and largely Islamist rebel opposition have been deadlocked in a bloody civil war for years.

There’s no question that ISIS is amoral and thrives on cruel brutality.

It would be nice to think that a few bombs and raids would set things right again.

But there is not a finite number of terrorists to be killed, nor a nest to be burned.

Military intervention in the Middle East has an uncanny pattern of producing unintended consequences.

We question whether the

preferred way to deal with a violent quagmire should be yet another violent quagmire.

Any use of our military in a foreign land needs to have crystal clear goals, a well thought out plan to ensure we achieve them and markers to know when the mission’s been accomplished. That’s over and above having a justification that Canadians can stand behind. That’s not what we’re getting.

So, flash forward a year, a few hundred million dollars and some more dead soldiers and what will we have?

Then what?

A question of very odd timing

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iming in politics is commitments. everything, which There are a couple of InTheHouse lines where the government makes the BC Liberal Keith Baldrey promises to provide one-third government’s decision Columnist funding for major rapid transit to publicize its 10-year projects, but with two big transportation plan just as people in Metro Vancouver excuses for the government to started receiving their transit plebiscites say no: if the project doesn’t fit into its fiscal somewhat puzzling. plan, of it can’t make a business case the The official reason for the timing — to provinces approves of.

With those caveats in place, the provide certainty for project contractors and government is free to determine which municipalities — is rather weak. Waiting a few weeks (until the end of the voting period) projects fit its political agenda. So, the Massey Bridge and Surrey rapid transit rank wouldn’t have made much difference.

In any case, the transportation plan served at the top, while the Broadway subway line is to remind potential plebiscite voters of the nearer the bottom of priorities. stark contrast in how the government is Even if the No side wins the plebiscite, treating their transportation needs compared those kinds of projects will still be built, but to the needs of those outside Metro the timing of their construction will be in the Vancouver. hands of the provincial government.

The 10-year plan boasts of spending Nevertheless a number of Metro about $2.5 billion, but almost all of that is Vancouver residents have hit upon an earmarked for projects (chiefly highway inconsistency here: a plebiscite is being used improvements) outside of Metro Vancouver. to determine the future of transportation It refers to the Mayors’ plan in Metro projects in their region, but not elsewhere. but contains no hard and fast funding That, plus the fact that no one else outside

of Metro Vancouver is being asked to pay a higher tax for transportation improvements.

In fact, the juxtaposition of the 10-year transportation plan with the transit plebiscite underscores how questionable the whole plebiscite idea is in the end.

I can’t see how this helps the beleaguered Yes side as it struggles to convince voters to send in ballots with an X in the yes box, but perhaps that is by design.

As I’ve noted before, the Clark government has been, at best, tepid in its support for the Yes side. On paper, it insists it is firmly behind a Yes vote but there is little evidence of anyone on the government side aggressively campaigning for it.

A successful No vote will put pressure on mayors to find new funding sources, and presumably will reduce pressure on the provincial government — at least in the short-term — to fork over billions of dollars in improvements.

Hmmm. Perhaps that timing of the plan’s announcement wasn’t so “puzzling” after all.

Speaking of puzzling, the sudden cancellation of the appointment of former

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B.C. Liberal cabinet minister George Abbott as the next B.C. Treaty Commissioner came out of the blue last week.

On the other hand, like the transportation plan announcement’s timing, perhaps the decision not to ratify an earlier offer to him isn’t so puzzling, when you consider the fact he ran as a candidate in that 2012 B.C. Liberal leadership race which was far from a love-in.

If you’ll recall, Abbott took pointed swipes at the eventual winner, Christy Clark, for her lack of experience and her lack of support from members of the B.C. Liberal caucus.

Clearly, there is no love lost between them.

Abbott, who was shocked by the decision not to give him the job, told me: “The knives came out for me in the cabinet room, I guess.”

The government’s last-second doublecross of Abbott drew the ire of First Nations leaders, but that apparently didn’t seem to register with some folks in cabinet, I guess.

Political leadership candidates can be like elephants, I suppose. They have very long memories.

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Dear Editor, I received my Metro Vancouver transit plebiscite ballot today and I was very surprised to find the top half of the ballot paper devoted to what I would consider “Yes” side advertising.

How can this plebiscite be considered fair if the ballot itself carries what amounts to a political message?

What other problems exist at Elections BC if they can’t even make a fair ballot?

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The trustees of this district, and all districts, have made those cuts, deep cuts for the last 14 years, every year, and every year following those drastic cuts, the government has demanded more and more.

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Like some giant blob, from a bad science fiction movie, this government continues to swallow everything in its path and its appetite is insatiable.

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NITE OF HOPE Vancouver recording artist Melanie Dekker will perform an original song at the final Nite of Hope Gala Evening on April 16 at the River Rock Show Theatre.

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“I also wanted to write something that people felt like singing along to and holding hands.”

To help her with the lyrics, Dekker Music is one of the best ways to convey enlisted her best friend’s help. emotions and tell a story.

“I tend to write music when I can connect That’s why when recording artist Melanie with another person,” Dekker said, adding Dekker was asked to be the musical guest she also tapped into her larger musical for the final Nite of Hope Gala Evening in community to provide some background Richmond on April 16 at the River Rock for her song. “Many musicians I have Show Theatre, she knew that writing an toured with have also battled cancer. It’s not original song for the event was going to be a ‘dirty’ word anymore. But with music, I her personal contribution. hope to spread a connected, empowered, “I don’t have a personal cancer story and empathic message.” in my life or family, but my best friend’s Dekker said she is looking forward to husband died of cancer about eight years that opportunity at the Nite of Hope Gala ago and was fresh on my mind the other Evening and will be fine tuning her original day,” said Dekker, who was briefly back in song for while on tour in the weeks leading Vancouver recently on a break from her up to the event. tour in northern Europe. “I don’t know if “Once I create something I’ll try it out on I’ve ever felt more grief for another person. small audiences, sometimes with family, or And grief comes from inside, where we feel in the middle of a (concert) set where no hurt, destroyed or crushed.” one expects me to sneak a new song in, just In the face of those deep emotions, to see what the reaction will be,” she said.

Dekker said she likes to turn the focus She also calls on her musical instincts. around in her music and pen a song “Ironically, our instincts never let us that is more upbeat — something she down. We let ourselves down by not using them,” she said. accomplished several years ago when The song writing process, from start to she appeared at a charity concert for finish, can take about three weeks. Getting the Wounded Soldier Campaign in the the song ready for a performance can take a Hamptons, NY and sang Fall In (Wounded little longer.

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“The first time I play a new song, the “I wanted to express something that had focus is so intense on playing it accurately,” nothing to do with war, necessarily, but she said. “But it’s a little bit like running a human beings,” Dekker said. “So, I won’t write a song about cancer. It’s about people. race — you’ve prepared for so long and now here’s the chance to perform and you have And it sounds super positive — a lot of my to focus. Even though a song is about four music is that way.” minutes long, there’s a pace involved. But on the second, third, fifth or hundredth time, I get emotional.”

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eauty is in the eye of the beholder and Russ Barstow’s new Westwind neighbourhood home may be described by some as a beautiful Cape Cod-inspired shingle-style home.

Standing alone, it has incorporated a number of custom features and appears unique with thoughtful design considerations.

But Barstow’s home also appears to have been zapped with some sort of growth ray gun, when compared to its older neighbouring homes. With grandiose windows, 10-foot ceilings, extra-tall doors and a 20-foot lobby ceiling, this 37-foot tall home is suitable for Shaquille O’Neal.

The home, currently under construction, was recently pictured in the Richmond News for a story about the formation of the Westwind Ratepayer Association.

It was labeled a “megahome” and the association members took issue with its height, concerned that such homes are not conforming to the rest of the neighbourhood.

“We don’t want to be painted with the megahome brush,” stated Barstow, who invited the News to explore the home.

Barstow, 45, grew up in the Cambie area. In his early adult life, he worked in construction and then went into real estate. He married his wife, Sue, a home designer, and launched a custom home building business, Barstow Construction.

“I learned to treat neighbours with respect and treat trades with respect,” he contends.

Barstow said he consulted neighbours before he built the home.

The News randomly asked three neighbours about the home; one would not offer a comment, while the other two had no problem with Barstow’s home, confirming they had been consulted.

“We grew up in Richmond, and we always wanted to live here and we are so excited to be a neighbour here; it’s upsetting that we’re upsetting those who are potentially our neighbours,” Barstow said.

Barstow started renovating homes in Burkeville, but didn’t pursue certain projects because their design was incompatible with existing homes.

He noted most homebuilders in Richmond are building to sell and thus miss that customized approach he and Sue bring to the table.

The Barstows are now nearly done building the house they designed for themselves and their three children.

The house, however, is one of about 4,000 residential properties dictated by what is known in the development community as a “land-use contract,” which has become somewhat of a dirty term around these parts.

The reason being is that under such contracts — which are not dictated by city zoning regulations because of a decades-old loophole — homebuilders can build up to 39-feet in height, dwarfing typical 25-foot tall homes. Indeed, Barstow’s second floor looks over his neighbour’s roof.

As well, homes can be larger, as the contracts aren’t as restrictive as the city zoning bylaws, which dictate, more tightly, a home’s square footage relative to the property size.

The City of Richmond is looking to close the loopholes and recently amended its own zoning bylaws to prevent flat-roofed, three-storey homes by lowering the height threshold.

Barstow contends there is an element of property rights that must be recognized in the debate on what an owner/builder can and cannot do with his/her property.

He takes exception to some of the homes being built in Richmond, but argues it’s a matter of personal choice.

“It’s tough to say. The one challenge we have that other cities don’t, is we don’t have basements.

Storage is so tough. We hear this from clients time and time again. …Some of the houses I’ve seen with a third floor haven’t been my favourite designs. That said, it’s not my place to say where they go with their property.”

He struggles to answer the question as to what the city should do with land-use contracts and other planning conflicts.

“It’s a difficult question to answer because, if you own a lot in the subdivision and the land use contracts change, it directly affects your value significantly,” said Barstow.

Land value is an obvious contentious topic.

Real estate agent Lynda Terborg, a co-founder of the ratepayer association, has stated home values would remain status quo if quality, modest homes were built, as opposed to the biggest megahomes possible, which create non-conformity in neighbourhoods.

Indeed, Barstow could have built higher and he could have built more square footage.

His home — situated on a 6,000 square foot lot — is about 4,000 square feet of livable space.

“We chose to go well under the maximum build here because we thought (the house) didn’t require it. There would be no reason to build that because we wanted to ingratiate ourselves into the neighborhood, we didn’t want to build a big box,” said Barstow, whose third floor is largely incorporated into the pitched roof design.

The contractor contends bigger homes can fit into the neighbourhood, if done right.

“From our side of the fence — although people may disagree and people may see us as, you know, this larger than average home — I think we’re well within our guidelines and each floor we’ve stepped back,” he said, noting he took measures to reduce the “bulk” look of his home.

Even still, if Barstow’s property was regulated by city bylaws it would have had to be much smaller and he would not have been allowed a balcony at the back of his third floor (which overlooks a path, not another home).

“With other houses you see big walls going straight up. It’s frustrating to see the views haven’t been taken into account,” he added.

Terborg has stated she would like to see the city bring back a design review panel, which can incorporate the many opinions of a neighbourhood.

Russ Barstow and his wife, Sue, approached their neighbours before building their own single-family home in Westwind, near Steveston, because they wanted to fit in with the neighbourhood. Below, the Barstow’s home is almost finished. Photos by Graeme Wood/ Richmond News

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Performers from across the Lower Mainland belonging to Patrick Street Productions will be bringing the classics of Rodgers and Hammerstein to Gateway Theatre’s MainStage. Photo submitted

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Jovanni Sy, Gateway’s artistic director, also expressed his reverence for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s work and the place in the How do you pay homage to a pair of entertainment industry. musical theatre geniuses?

“Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein You create a dream state where some of II formed one of the most influential artistic their best works are presented all in one partnerships of the 20th century,” Sy said. performance.

“Many of the shows they created are still That’s the premise behind Gateway performed regularly and the songs they Theatre’s upcoming production Rodgers and wrote have become enduring standards.”

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Given their success, it’s easy to overlook “The goal in creating this production was the fact the duo were also innovators and to pay loving tribute to Richard Rodgers trailblazers,” Sy added. and Oscar Hammerstein II — two men who “Their 1943 landmark show Oklahoma!

I believe transformed musical theatre from marked a revolution in the musical theatre pleasant entertainment to a divine art form form and launched the golden age of unlike any other,” said Peter Jorgensen, the musicals,” he said. “Before Oklahoma!, show’s director/choreographer. “Though songs in musicals tended to be diversions my intent was not to from, or incidental to, create a new story, the play’s plot.” it was always my What set apart I can personally attest that hope to find a way Rodgers and interpreting a Rodgers and to balance the music Hammerstein was of Richard Rodgers Hammerstein song demands the fact the music with the theatre of dance numbers the same rigour as delivering and Oscar Hammerstein. were integrated into a Shakespeare soliloquy.

So just as Laurie did the storytelling. in Oklahoma! we It’s something Sy - Jovanni Sy enter… a dream.” has had personal That dream hits experience with Gateway’s MainStage having performed in from April 9 - 25 with Lower MainlandGateway Theatre’s 2013 production of The based performers from Patrick Street King and I. Productions providing the talent.

“I can personally attest that interpreting “As you watch this dream unfold you a Rodgers and Hammerstein song demands may find yourself weaving a story of your the same rigour as delivering a Shakespeare own, or several stories, or none at all… soliloquy,” he said. “Each word and every relationships will shift and the dream may note they chose demands technical precision become surprising, confusing, and even (lest and artistic integrity.” we forget that R&H had their dark sides) Because of that, compiling their work unpleasant,” Jorgensen said. “On whatever into a cohesive production is quite a task, journey this dream does take you, I hope Sy said, heaping praise on Jorgenson for you feel, as I do, the extraordinary reach of accomplishing the feat.

Rodgers and Hammerstein as they strive “Because each song that Rodgers and to express all that is unsayable about the Hammerstein wrote is so deeply embedded experience of loving someone who loves in the narrative flow of their original plays, being loved by you.” it takes a truly ingenious artist to fashion a There are classic songs from popular revue out of their music,” Sy said. “Taking musicals such as The Sound of Music, The the songs out of context and creating a King and I, and Oklahoma! There are also cohesive experience is no small task. And lesser known songs that will appeal to dieyet, that is exactly what Peter Jorgensen has hard musical fans. done.”

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Teen to carry games torch The City of Richmond has chosen Grade 12 McNair secondary student Tia Lore as the community torchbearer for the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay.

Tia — who’s heavily involved in her school’s community programs and is a high-performance athlete — will carry the torch when the relay visits Richmond on Sunday, June 14.

The McNair student, who also coaches volleyball and basketball, is considered a leader in her community and is one of the top students this year.

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The minor hockey community has lost a coaching icon who dedicated nearly 30 years of his life to fuelling kids’ passion for the game.

Maurice Hamlin passed away suddenly on Saturday — leaving behind a void that never will be adequately filled.

The longtime Tsawwassen resident initially volunteered for the South Delta Minor Hockey Association before shifting to Richmond Minor in 2002 where he oversaw a highly successful juvenile program that won five consecutive provincial championships.

Along the way, Hamlin was named B.C. Amateur Hockey and Pacific Coast Amateur’s Coach-of-the-Year in 2010. In 2013, was he inducted into the Delta Sports Hall of Fame.

In recent years, his son Richard worked along beside him as an assistant coach with the Richmond Juvenile Blues. His wife Heather was also a longtime minor hockey volunteer while his daughter Jacqueline currently plays for the Richmond Devils senior women’s team.

“He was a remarkable man and a highly respected coach,” said Richmond Minor Hockey president Carolyn Hart. “We want to express our heartfelt condolences to Maurice’s wife, Heather and to his children, Richard and Jacqueline. As well as to his extended family and friends. We know

that the entire British Columbia hockey community is shocked and saddened to hear this news.

“We will also find an appropriate way to honour Maurice and his tremendous contributions to Richmond Minor Hockey Association and our players when the time is right. We will have a Book of Condolence for members to sign at our Annual General Meeting on April 22.”

Cards of condolence can be dropped off at the association’s blue box, located outside the forum rink at the Richmond Ice Centre where they will forwarded to the family.

Hamlin headed South Delta Minor’s Midget “A” team for a number of years until the association decided to go a different direction on the heels of B.C. Amateur changing its overall age structure. South Delta Minor was hoping he would stick around to oversee the launch of a potential juvenile program but a proud Hamlin took his talents elsewhere.

What was South Delta’s loss proved to be Richmond Minor’s big gain.

Hamlin took on the Blues Juvenile team where his number one objective was keeping these 18-to-20-year-olds playing hockey by providing a positive experience for what was always considered a challenging age group.

He was noted for running excellent practice sessions that always were well attended and preached disciplined play.

“These are kids who are playing hockey for the purest reasons and for the right reasons,” said Hamlin back in 2010. “It’s

Maurice Hamlin was inducted into the Delta Sports Hall of Fame back in 2013 for nearly three decades worth of volunteer work. The longtime Richmond Minor Hockey coach, who guided the association’s juvenile team to five consecutive provincial championships, suddenly passed away last Saturday. Photo by Gord Goble almost like comparing it to (the) Tyke (level) where kids are going out there just to have fun, not to impress anybody.

“I’ve seen players who have been bounced around in midget or have been punted down from junior ‘B.’ After a couple of weeks, they fit in and show they can play hockey. It’s really great to see that.”

The Blues would become a powerhouse with a dominant run that finally ended

this past season with a narrow loss to North Delta in the Pacific Coast Final Four playoffs.

Hamlin, however, always looked beyond championships to measure his success.

He was proud of how two of his previous teams remained intact and continued to play in a senior men’s league and how others were involved in coaching at younger age levels.

WOMEN’S HOCKEY

Devils hosting provincial championships at Richmond Ice Centre Richmond Devils are looking to thrive on home ice as hosts of the B.C. Hockey provincial “A” women’s championships.

The tournament got underway last night at the Richmond Ice Centre’s forum rink and continues through to the final on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

The Devils opened their schedule against the Fraser Valley Jets and take on the Kamloops Vibe on Saturday at 10 a.m. The six-team event will see each of the pool winners advance directly to the semi-finals while the second and third place finishers will square off in the quarter-finals.

Richmond is coming off a 13-10-5 finish in regular season

play.

The team is led by Alex Yallouz, Natalie Korenic and Danika Carter who were selected to play in last weekend’s inaugural South Coastal Female Amateur Hockey League all-star game. Yallouz finished sixth in league scoring with 36 points in 22 games, including 17 goals.

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Wong leads UBC to tourney win in California Richmond’s Stephanie Wong had a leading role in the UBC women’s golf team shooting a near record round to win the 2015 Battle at Primm tournament in Nipton, California.

The fourth ranked Thunderbirds shot a 1-over par 289 Tuesday to finish the event with a two-round score of 11-over 587 (298-289). UBC won by 10 strokes, despite trailing by four entering the final day of action. NAIA No. 1 Northwood (Fla.) and No. 10 Wayland Baptist (Texas) tied for second place in the event full of the nation’s top ranked teams.

Wong and teammate Kat Kennedy finished tied for second on the individual leaderboard at 2-under par.

The Quilchena product shot an even-par 72 on Monday and followed up with a 2-under 70 Tuesday. Kennedy had rounds of 74 and 68. She was the only golfer in the field to card a round in the 60’s on Tuesday.

The school record for lowest team round is 287, which was set on first day of play at the 2013 A.I.I. tournament.

Wong was also on the 2013 team and has contributed to UBC’s three best rounds ever.

The tournament win is the third of the season for

the Thunderbirds, after claiming October victories at the Concordia (Ore.) Invitational in Portland, Ore., and the Victoria Vikes Shootout. Their next event will be the Montana State University Bobcat Spring Invitational, taking place March 30-31 in Goodyear, Arizona.

Richmond’s Stephanie Wong fired a 2-under 70 to finish tied for second place and lead the UBC Tunderbirds to overall team honours at a tournament this week in California. Photo by Wilson Wong/UBC Athletics

JUNIOR GOLF

Nathu and Chan win on Maple Leaf Tour A pair of Richmond golfers captured their respective titles at the Maple Junior Golf Tour’s 2015 season-openng event, co-hosted by the University and Vancouver Golf Clubs.

An impressive final round of 70 at Vancouver gave Ziggy Nathu the Junior Boys championship. The 17-year-old opened with a 78, then pulled into a tie with Vancouver’s James Kim before cruising to a five stroke win.

“I just kept playing and hitting the ball well and I was able to pull ahead,” he summed up, adding that making birdie on the final hole was his highlight.

Meanwhile, Kathrine Chan recorded an easy 10 stroke win in the MJT Girls 14 and Under Division. Chan recorded rounds of 75-74-76.

“Support from my mom and friends really helped me a lot for this 54 hole tournament,” said Chan at the end of the three days. “I feel very grateful to have my division title – this gave me a good experience and it will help me a lot throughout my golf career.”

Other local results included Brycen Ko finishing second in the Pee Wee Boys Division with rounds of 81-79-82.

Next stop for the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour is this weekend at the MJT / IMG Academy Junior Worlds Qualifier at Meadow Gardens Golf Club in Pitt Meadows.

The non-profit MJT Tour, presented by Boston Pizza, is Canada’s number-one played Junior Golf Tour as well as the only national junior tour run exclusively by PGA of Canada Professionals. Mayfair Lakes will host the final stop in B.C. this season — the MJT Prodigy Series, Oct. 3-4.

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Groups. Complimentary honorary memberships are available to those 90+ years of age. Spouses of members are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun even if under the age of 55. Come and experience the benefits of recreation!

area. Minoru Place has a number of multipurpose rooms, a large hall with a stage, a billiards room, cafeteria, computer room and an excellent woodworking shop.

Activities include registered programs, out trips, special events and support groups. Plus, with an annual Facility Pass you can choose to join any of the 40 Clubs and

For more information • Pick up a copy of the Minoru Place Newsletter from the Minoru Place front desk to find out about special events, upcoming trips and the latest news • Drop by or call 604-238-8450 • Visit www.richmond.ca/seniors

Minoru Place Activity Centre Facility Passes

The annual fees cover participation in fabulous activities including dancing, singing, Bike Club, Spanish Club, cribbage, other card games and more. Passes are valid one year from date of purchase.

Membership Pass (for 55+ years) Annual Pass...............................$22 Additional Passes (Annual Pass must be purchased in addition)

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MINORU PLACE ACTIVITY CENTRE Parking Passes

2015 Parking Passes are now available to Minoru Place Activity Centre members for $11 each.

Parking in the MPAC lot is reserved Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for members with a valid parking hanger displayed.

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FREE Wellness Clinics Have your blood pressure checked by a retired volunteer nurse and pick up information on programs, services and support available to seniors in the community. Holistic health appointments and manicures and pedicures are available for a fee. The Clinic is offered the third Wednesday of every month. Call 604-238-8450 to book an appointment.

Wed, Apr 15.......................... 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

3 ways to register 1. Online: www.richmond.ca/register 2. By phone: 604-276-4300, Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm 3. In person: during facility hours

FITNESS Total Body Conditioning

Work out with a variety of fitness equipment adjusted for all fitness levels. Some cardiovascular work may be included.

Tue, Apr 7–Jun 9, 5:30–6:30 pm....$41.80/10 sess (821422)

Masters Martial Arts–55+

Combine lower impact moves from Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido and Arnis in this safe, nonphysical contact program designed specifically for those 55+ years. Led by a black belt master with over 50 years of experience, all fitness and ability FREE Hearing Clinic levels are welcome. Instructor: Grandmaster Jung.

Clinics are offered the third Thursday of every month. Call 604-238-8450 to make a hearing test Mon/Wed, Jan 5–Mar 16, 4:00–5:00 pm ..................................................... $7.50 (Drop-in) appointment.

Thu, Apr 16 ......................... 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Yin Yang Yoga Incorporate classical and Taoist yoga to further Friday Night Dinner Club develop strength, flexibility and balance to focus Meet for a social evening at Minoru Place Activity on the stillness of the mind, body and spirit. Mat Centre. Hot entrees are $9 for non-members and required at each class. $7 for members. Call 604-238-8450 for more Apr 8–Jun 10, Wed, 5:45–7:00 pm information or to reserve a seat. .............. $59.25/10 sess (894060) $7.40 (Drop-in)

Angels There For You Home And Health Care Services Caregiving Services • Companionship • Nursing Care Personal Care • Home Making • 24 Hours Care Handyman Services • Moving Services Mobile Salon Services Call Us! 604-271-4427 www.atfy.ca

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Minoru Place News

April 2015

OUT TRIPS

FINTESS CONT . . .

CHIFIT

Recharge and energize in this Taoist practice of restoration and longevity that adds strength through breath, movement and meditation without strain or impact on the joints, ligaments or muscles.

Thu, Apr 9-Jun 18,6:00-7:00 pm....$41.80/11 sess (1046758)

Zumba Fitness

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Kerrisdale Village Shopping Trip Scout for treasures in this trendy area’s local shops and watch the world go by at one of the many cafes. Price includes transportation only.

Tue, Apr 21, 11:00 am–3:00 pm ......$11 (863509)

EVENTS FREE

Minoru Spring Market

Browse for gently used items, handmade crafts or Tone with light weights and a cardiovascular fresh baked goods at this bustling market. workout of fun and easy-to-follow routines set to Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 am–3:00pm zesty Latin and international music.

Mon, Jan 5-Mar 16, 6:30 – 7:30 pm ..................................................... $6.15 (Drop-in)

NEW – MOBILITY SHOP

After a decade of retail sales and service in South Delta and Richmond, Steveston Bicycle and Mobility is excited and pleased to announce an additional comprehensive program offering support and choices to community members with needs in the areas of mobility devices and strategies.

• Electric Scooters • Sales & Rentals • Walkers & Rollators • Service & Repairs • Wheel Chairs • In-home Demos • New & Used Please contact Tony at the shop with questions or requests.

(Cell: 604.831.7507)

Steveston Bicycle and Mobility #3 – 3891 Chatham Street, Richmond

Phone: 604.271.5544 Email: katdockops@gmail.com

(Note: Free Pick-up / Delivery in Richmond, Ladner and Tsawwassen)

Dependable Cleaning

from the Professionals you canTrust!

QUALITY C H E C K LIVING O U T O FOR U R NACTIVE E W W SENIORS EBSITE

• Professionally trained, bonded and insured staff • Regular and occasional service • Equipment and supplies provided

www.mollymaid.ca

Contact us today for a free, no-obligation, in-home estimate:

(604) 241-8466 frances.lesway@mollymaid.ca

Gift Certif icates Available!

Visit our website or come in for a personal tour

Gilmore Gardens Seniors Community 4088 Blundell Road, Richmond, BC gilmoregardens.com info.gilmore@diversicare.com 604 271 7222

Managed by Diversicare, awarded the BC Association Seal of Approval Approval BC Senior Senior Living living Association and excellence, Gold Recipient for Quality Quality and Canada’s Canada’s Order of Excellence,

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Minoru Place News

COMMUNITY LEISURE TRANSPORTATION This service ensures seniors, youth, persons with disabilities and all other Richmond residents have a transportation option to community programs, services and special events. This affordable transportation option for community organizations offers a fleet of buses that can accommodate 16 to 22 passengers.

Contact Roop at 604-238-8456 or rnagra@richmond.ca for details.

April 2015

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES If you’re new to the centre or the neighbourhood or you have some spare time to help, consider becoming a volunteer. It is an easy and comfortable way to meet new people.

Drivers — needed to distribute Wellness Newsletters to various local outlets. iPad specialist — needed for one hour per week.

Contact Jacqui at 604-238-8452 or joostergo@richmond.ca for information about these opportunities.

Family Caregiver Series The Family Caregiver Series is a three-session series for family members who are caring for a person with dementia. Learn about dementia, practical coping strategies, and early planning.

Date: April 13, 20 & 27, 2015 Location: Richmond Caring Place, room 340 7000 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond Time: 6 – 9 p.m.

Cost: By donation.

To register, call 604-238-7390 or e-mail kfrazee@alzheimerbc.org

Make sure no family is placed on a waiting list

Help all the other Tovies get the love they deserve

Touchstone Family Association wants to be able to respond immediately when a family says, “We need help.”

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WWI museum project

The Richmond Animal Protection Society finds forever homes for abandoned animals,

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All aboard! Rail society restores a part of BC’s past WAC Bennett & Princess Margaret travelled on the Northern Summit. Return this rail car to its former glory!

Honour the sacrifices of our veterans at this special First World War exhibit at the Port Moody Station Museum.

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To donate to these campaigns or to start your own, go to FundAid.ca.

It’s that easy.

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