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t appears something’s gotten into the water down at city hall.

Food colouring, perhaps – and of every hue.

Last year at about this time, I had been at a community centre when I noticed on the monitor something about a “Rainbow Social” that would be held at West Richmond Community Centre.

That’s interesting, I thought. It’s also news, given that, until then, Richmond was notable for its lack of any Pride events, despite the fact that the rest of the Lower Mainland was awash in rainbow colours leading up to Vancouver’s massive Pride Parade.

In fact, the year before, the Georgia Straight newspaper noted that no Pride event had ever been sanctioned by the City of Richmond. Even Abbotsford City Hall, in the Fraser Valley’s bible-belt, had raised the rainbow flag by then.

With that in mind, I sent our intrepid reporter out to get the story — but he hit a brick wall.

Yes, a city spokesperson acknowledged a rainbow social would take place. But, no, we couldn’t talk to an organizer; no, we couldn’t talk to any participants; no, we couldn’t take a picture; and, no, the city doesn’t have much else to say about it.

It was the old “nothing to see here” response.

In a column I wrote at the time, I put it down to some kind of political balancing act the city felt obliged to perform. On one hand, meet the needs of the LGBTQ2S community, which wants recognition, celebration and support; on the other hand, be careful not to raise the ire of the city’s socially conservative element — an ire that’s out there, as was evident last spring when school trustees debated a policy that would facilitate greater inclusion of LGBTQ2S students at local schools.

Although the backlash is real, it seemed to me cowardice on the part of the city to throw up this social, then hide when we tried to report on it.

Now, about that water.

Clearly, over the past 12 months, something’s seeped in there and turned it every colour of the you know what. The steps to the Cultural Centre have been painted rainbow-style; Thompson Community Centre is covered in Pride-coloured streamers and is handing out Pride buttons and multicolored pencils.

I thought City Centre Community Centre might be more subdued, given it’s housed within Trinity Western University, an institution that doesn’t acknowledge gay marriage. But no. Not only is the rainbow flag flying high, staff there are looking positively smashing in their rainbow tie-dyed T-shirts.

And last Friday, the mayor himself proclaimed this Pride Week, acknowledging an array of contributions our LGBTQ community make to the city.

So what happened?

I asked one community centre worker what she thought prompted the city to suddenly get so loud and proud. She just smiled, shrugged and said, “People grow.”

Indeed, we do.

And it’s a beautiful thing to see ourselves grow into a city that, without a hint of skittishness, without fear of fallout and without tepid political compromise, steps up and flies the symbol of acceptance, diversity and inclusion.

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Perhaps the same is true for other cities as well?

The areas by the bus stops are not only littered with cigarette butts,

there are candy wrappers, plastic coffee cups on the bench and other things that should have and could have been tossed into the trash.

How difficult is it to walk a few more steps to stump those butts and other stuff and throw them in the trash provided for at each and every bus stop?

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Was tractor really worth it? n Not everyone is happy with the City of Richmond spending tens of thousands of dollars on a new tractor for the Sharing Farm.

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Dear Editor, Re: “Shiny new tractor brings independence,” column, Aug. 2.

Not to begrudge the Sharing Farm a new Kubota tractor that was budgeted at about $50,000, but was this a prudent expenditure by city council to save $1,000 a year?

By using an external contractor, the city would have avoided fuel costs, liability issues, insurance costs, operating and

maintenance costs, tractor shed upkeep and tractor depreciation costs.

After all, this is only a three-quarter-acre piece of land.

As the city already owns tractors, why does it not just request the use of a cityowned tractor for this work?

After all, these tractors are owned, operated and maintained by our taxes.

Donald Flintoff

Chinese sign confuses issue Dear Editor, Re: “English sign coming,” Richmond News, Aug. 2.

This does open up a new debate about what is appropriate for signs in the city.

The solitary Chinese-only sign falsely implies that the only perceived perpetrators are Chinese-speaking people,

who require an exclusive reminder of no dumping of recyclable materials.

The absence of an English sign also falsely suggests English-speaking people obey the rules and therefore do not require such a sign.

Was this sign just an ill-conceived attempt to

promote positive multicultural segregation, while inadvertently introducing negative multicultural segregation?

Wouldn’t it be easier to simply place signs in both languages without requiring a law to do so?

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n inspection of the ill-fated walkway at Pajo’s Fish & Chips in Steveston Harbour is raising questions over whether or not it was fit for its purpose.

The WorkSafeBC report, obtained this week by the Richmond News, indicates that the gangway — which collapsed almost a month ago with four customers on it —

“suffered a major structural failure” after it “buckled under weight…”

However, the report adds that the walkway was not “at the time of collapse, capable of performing the function for which it was used, i.e., serving as a bridge between shoreside and the floating restaurant.”

The walkway has since been replaced and Pajo’s – one of the most popular fish and chips spots in the Lower Mainland – is, itself, questioning the inspection report.

In a response for comment from the News, a spokesperson for the family-run business said regular inspections of

the previous walkway were carried out, with no signs of any issues.

“We are working with WorkSafeBC to get clarification on the wording used in the report,” the statement read.

“We conducted regular inspections of the ramp and there was no indication it was not capable of performing the function it was used for.

“We are fully cooperating with WorkSafeBC and the safety of our staff and our patrons is and always has been our number-one priority.”

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According to the WorkSafeBC report, after the collapse, the gangway in question was cut into several pieces and removed from service.

The same report states that the use of the previous walkway was in contravention to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 4.3 (1)(a).

Pajo’s was also rebuked for not immediately reporting the incident to WorkSafeBC, although no penalty is expected to be handed down.

The new gangway has since been certified by an engineer and WorkSafeBC is awaiting a copy of the engineer’s certification.

The News was not able to get information on the differences between the old gangway and the new one.

The incident happened around 2 p.m. on July 9, resulting in one person being taken to hospital with minor injuries, with the others unhurt after the walkway fell about 15 feet into the harbour.

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Vancity partners with RAPS to open new regional facility at Richmond Auto Mall

n Vancity will help out the newly named Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS) to the tune of $650,000 in financing. RAPS runs many programs in the city, such as the Cat Sanctuary, which is home to more than 500 felines. Photos submitted

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new Richmond animal hospital that will help furry friends from across the region is a step closer to completion, thanks to a large financial commitment from Vancity.

The credit union has provided $650,000 in financing to the Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS) to renovate and equip a new animal shelter and vet clinic at the Richmond Auto Mall. The 6,000-sq.-ft. space is being provided free of charge for six years by Applewood Nissan, which also donated a new $60,000 van to RAPS. After the renos are completed, it’s expected the new hospital will be ready to open in November.

“I’m excited to talk about this,” said Eyal Lichtmann, executive director of RAPS. On July 24, as he was about to catch a flight to Las Vegas for SuperZoo, the largest animal services trade show in North America, Lichtmann told the Richmond News that the recent windfall of community contributions will change the way animal care is provided in Richmond.

The new RAPS hospital will not only look after animals under RAPS’ care, but provide veterinary services for paying customers. The revenues will help finance RAPS’ rescue and social programs, including animal sheltering, its cat sanctuary, foster care, spaying and neutering services, animal food bank program and access to low-income families.

A new dog sanctuary is in the works, and the RAPS Cat Sanctuary – which currently houses about 500 felines – will be expanded.

The new hospital will employ four veterinarians (each with special skills, including orthopedic surgeries), providing specialized pricing and services for families with low incomes and animals adopted from RAPS, while also assisting other animal organizations with their medical requirements and providing spay-and-neuter programs for local municipalities.

Approximately one-third of the vets’ services will support RAPS animals, with the rest made available to the public.

Lichtmann noted RAPS is a “no-kill” shelter that provides care to about 1,200 dogs and cats each year, which are then adopted or housed temporarily in foster homes until forever homes can be found. A further 500 felines live permanently in the Cat Sanctuary.

“Animals that would be euthanized in other jurisdictions come from across British Columbia and beyond to live out their lives surrounded by the care and companionship of a small staff and hundreds of volunteers,” he said.

But that care is expensive.

“Last year, we spent $120,000 just on dental (work) for the cats,” Lichtmann said, adding the need will only grow.

Lichtmann said the organization is seeing more people surrender their aging and/or ailing pets because they can no longer afford to look after them. And the housing crisis is having an impact on animals, with those looking for a place to live having to give up their four-legged companions in order to keep a roof over their heads.

“More people would have pets if landlords would allow them,” Lichtmann said.

After the six years at Richmond Auto Mall is up, RAPS plans to relocate the hospital to a yet-to-be-determined site.

The City of Richmond has committed to funding the planning and design of the building.

To help pay back the Vancity funding, as well as raise more money for operating costs, RAPS has launched a capital campaign to bring in $1 million to $2 million from the community.

“We are building the future of animal care that is ethically and economically sustainable,” Lichtmann said. “We know our community supports this. Now we’re asking animalloving people to put their money where their heart is.”

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here’s keeping up with the Joneses. But what happens when the Joneses can’t keep up? Such is the case, so to speak, for Dylan Jones’ young family.

The born-and-raised Richmond resident of 31 years is being evicted from his rented single-family home of five years on Aquila Road this September — forcing this young family of five to look beyond the city to find adequate housing within their means.

Meanwhile, Richmond city council is in the midst of revising its supply-oriented Affordable Housing Strategy, which hasn’t been thoroughly updated since 2007.

Over the course of the past 10 years, single-family home prices have shot up 140 per cent (67 per cent in three years), rental costs have soared and the stock of available, affordable and accessible housing has nearly vanished.

The long-term repercussions of high housing costs are starting to show, according to many Metro Vancouver affordable housing advocates, such as Gary Liu, of Housing Action for Local Taxpayers (HALT).

“We are already seeing the consequences: lack of services; talented people moving away; families capable of earning an income and choosing to move away,” said Liu. As the federal government continues to mull over a national housing strategy, the Bank of Canada tweaks its historic, low interest rates and a new NDP provincial government intends on working with the federal government on real estate tax loopholes, the City of Richmond is prepared to start asking devel-

opers to chip in more by way of affordable housing.

Last week, council approved a revised strategy policy that now requires developers of any complex over 60 units to build 10 per cent of all units as low-end, rent-controlled (thresholds are set by the city, via BC Housing) for low-income residents. The previous requirement was five per cent affordable units in an 80-unit complex.

In 2007, the goal was to create 2,790 such units. To date, 336 have been created in Richmond.

Any complex under 60 units will require cash contributions, which have, on average, approximately doubled. In rezoned developments, a single-family home will now be charged $4 per square foot; a townhouse unit will pay $8.50; and wood/concrete apartment units will pay $10/14.

The estimated $1.5 million per year raised will go into a reserve account to build subsidized (non-market) housing projects in partnership with the provincial and federal governments and non-profit sector, said Joyce Rautenberg, Richmond’s affordable housing coordinator.

The Urban Development Institute, which advocates for developers, was a key stakeholder in policy consultation and opposed some of the measures, stating: “We are concerned that the additional requirements on the new housing market will slow down the supply of market housing, which will have a detrimental impact on affordability.”

Those concerns were echoed by Coun. Derek Dang at a committee

n Dylan Jones and his family, wife Jessica Wong and three children, are searching for a new place to live after being evicted from their rented single-family home in Richmond — a soon-to-be-demolished rancher. Photo by Graeme Wood/ Richmond News.

meeting.

“We rely on [development] for our community in the sense that we get a lot of [development and community fees] and that could come to a stop if we go too forcefully. It’s a balance,” said Dang, who recused himself in the policy’s final council vote (8-0) July 24, as he is a developer who pays such fees.

Richmond’s manager of planning and development Joe Erceg had a “different take,” when he told councillors that city fees are a “minor player” compared to the market.

“The product sells for the market price, period. No more, no less,” said Erceg.

In other words, the higher fees would simply narrow the gap between the developer’s costs and gross sales, which, according to Site Economics market analyst Richard Wozny, n The new affordable housing requirements will grandfather in-stream applications, which may include massive development proposals at Lansdowne Centre (above) and Richmond are extremely high.

Centre malls. Those developers stand to benefit from low housing fees. File photo That’s why Wozny

recommended, in consultation, opments to be rent-controlled. the 10-per-cent requirement and RPRC noted nearly half of renters suggested the city explore 15 per in Richmond are spending more cent in time (council will review the than 30 per cent of their pre-tax instrategy in one year). come on housing and the vacancy In Vancouver, units are negotiatrate is 0.9 per cent. ed case-by-case The crisis is (for example, a deepening as recent proposal renters such on Burrard Steet as Jones move We are already seeing the sees a 303-unit out of long-term consequences: lack of tower developed housing to seek in exchange for a new place to services; talented people 66 affordable live. moving away; families units). RichWith Jones, mond chooses a sign installer, capapble of earning an a prescribed and his wife income and choosing to formula to proJessica Wong, vide certainty for a part-time dog move away. developers. walker, seek– Gary Liu Coun. Bill Mcing a new place Nulty expressed in Richmond concerns about for their three developers’ toddlers (two bottom line and the reliability of twins), they face rents of $2,300 the market research in the policy per month minimum for a threereport. bedroom townhouse or duplex (up “There are some eyebrows raised from their current $1,300), which and concerns expressed,” by devel- would shatter their roughly $4,500 opers, said McNulty. after-tax monthly family income.

Meanwhile, Richmond Poverty Response Committee (RPRC) See Regular page 9 asked for 20 per cent of all devel-

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mond, in the “other” comments section, about one third (17/52) of respondents And, Jones said co-op wait-lists are years noted foreign investment and speculation away. as something the city should address.

“I’m trying to find anything in our price “Advocating to the provincial and federal range. I’m trying to stay in the Lower Maingovernments to restore oversight and land, of course,” said Jones. controls for the unchecked wealth that is Rautenberg said the strategy is hoping to inflating Vancouver’s housing market,” analyze how the city can incentivize what wrote one respondent. is called “purpose-built “What about addressrental” homes and create ing demand?” wrote enough two- to threeanother person. bedroom units for families.

Others suggested I’m observing a lot of my Such developments are building on farms, not being built because providing amenities, adfriends and family being selling strata units are dressing empty homes, pushed out by affordability housing for seniors and more lucrative, according to Rautenberg. disabled. . . . the government doesn’t theThe In the absence of senior survey asked if government help, providcare about the little people. the city should “advoing incentives and density cate to the provincial – DYLAN JONES bonuses to developers and federal governis an option at the city’s ments for additional disposal, she noted. funding for affordable Aside from developers, housing.” the public is said to be a key stakeholder in When asked why advocating to curb dedirecting the strategy. mand from non-residents wasn’t an option, Jones said he’s observed an erosion of Rautenberg said there will be more opporcommunity, as neighbourhoods empty of tunity for public input this fall and broader children across the city. policies to address public concerns will be “I’m observing a lot of my friends and tabled to council by next year. family being pushed out by affordability. My The News asked McNulty, who sits on view, and there’s a lot contributing to it, but Metro Vancouver’s housing board, why I think a lot of it has been – I feel to be hon- he has never formally raised the matter of est — we’ve been sold out to the highest foreign money and speculation in the real bidder; the government doesn’t care about estate market. the little people; they’ve sold out to a lot of “It’s a provincial matter; it’s not our job,” foreign investors who, in turn, leave a lot of said McNulty, who also said “people bring homes vacant. The demand is so high, but us issues, and we support them.” the availability is so low that the prices are No other council member has written going up. It’s pushing small families like us to senior government on the matter, out,” said Jones. the News understands.

His concerns are largely mirrored in the Liu said, in Richmond, a City of Richmond’s online survey held last major issue aside from empty year and obtained by the Richmond News homes is condos being sold under the Freedom of Information Act. overseas. Notably, most While the public wasn’t given the option recently, Concord Gardens, to consider foreign money and speculation north of Aberdeen Station, was as the “primary focus” for the City of Richmarketed in Asia.

“If you go to a sales centre the first day it opens, 70 per cent or so of units are sold. Simultaneously, there’s an opening gala overseas,” said Liu. For HALT, it’s unclear what the end goal of a supplydriven policy is when the demand is being primed by non-taxpayers.

Wozny notes Richmond’s income n Officials are trying to strategize how to supply more ‘purpose-built’ rental to detached house price ratio is 28 (five homes and create enough two- to three-bedroom units for families. Urban is considered afford- planner Andy Yan says demand also needs addressing. File photo. able). with this pool of policy,” said Yan. It’s an issue that in many ways perplexes Added Yan: “Where is the provincial academics as well, such as urban planner and federal government? It isn’t just about Andy Yan, director of Simon Fraser Universupply, but also looking at the kinds of sity’s City Program, who sees “cheap, fast demand,” said Yan. and global capital” flooding into Richmond And if the demand from an elite global homes. class isn’t curtailed?

“In the face of the commodification “For the people like us, we end up as the of the residential real estate and foreign cabana boy. It’s ambiguous how this party investment, [the city] is trying to get ahead ends.” of what its effect is on the market place . . . Can you realistically expect the marketplace to provide affordable housing or housing geared to local incomes? At the outset it doesn’t look like it. I think that’s really what Richmond is trying to do

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Pursuant to Section 24 of the Community Charter, the City also hereby gives notice that it intends to provide assistance to the Society. The assistance is in the form of basic rent of $1.00 per annum for the Property for the purposes of curling and ice sports and any other recreational activities as may reasonably be conducted on the Property. The assistance provided is equal to the amount of $575,000 per annum.

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Because the wedding was at Dolphin’s Resort, a short drive north of the city, I chose to stay at nother summer, another beauti- the historic Painter’s Lodge, which ful B.C. getaway. is the place to be if you want a mix This time my family headed due of peace and quiet as well as a north, to Campbell River, a small true West Coast experience, such city on Vancouver Island that has as guided fishing, grizzly bear a cornucopia of outdoor activities tours ($389 for a full day in Bute at its disposal. With the nickname Inlet) and whale watching expedi“Salmon Capital of the World,” tions by boat ($189 for 5.5 hours). you can guess what activity takes The lodge continues to offer the lead. rowboat fishing packages, to catch Here, we were to attend the a Tyee (30-plus pound salmon) wedding of two great friends, but the way it is meant to be caught I had at least one other intention (become a Tyee on this trip — a Club member!). cheeky early On the day morning, guided The narrows is a phenomof the wedding fishing expediI was up at a enal site to behold, with tion up Seymour sprightly 5 a.m.

Narrows, at powerful, swirling eddies to catch a boat the southern (a 17’ Boston and whirlpools created by entrance of Whaler Montauk) Johnstone Strait. an incredibly strong tide. off of the lodge’s Campbell docks with my – Graeme Wood River’s economy guide Ron Colis driven by lins. mining, forestry, For $299 the fishing, a nearby lodge approprihydroelectric dam and tourism. ately dresses you in fishing gear It has a classic West Coast vibe, and easily checks you in and out, with vistas of the ocean to the east with a fishing licence (if you don’t and lush, green rainforest-covered have one) and coffee in hand. mountains to the west.

It just so happened to be the It’s a BC Ferries ride and 160one rainy day of the summer to km drive north of Nanaimo away. date.

From Richmond, you can take the After a surprisingly smooth, Horseshoe Bay or Tsawwassen comfortable (albeit windy) blast ferry route to Nanaimo (I choose up the strait for 25 minutes we to reserve a spot out of Tsawwasreached Seymour Narrows, a sen as it’s less driving and more 1.5-km wide, deep-water pasocean gazing). sage between Quadra Island and As a visitor to Campbell River, Vancouver Island, which form a a number of free activities are on tree-lined canyon with bald eagles, offer, such as hikes and bike rides seals, dolphins and whales acting in local and provincial parks, seaas gatekeepers. side walks and fires, sandy beach The narrows is a phenomenal activities and a quaint downtown site to behold, with powerful, swirlstroll that offers a pier to, perhaps, ing eddies and whirlpools created catch a glimpse of whales and Graeme Wood

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n Graeme Wood holds up his catch: a wild Coho salmon, which is a nonretention fish so it had to be thrown back. Below, the lounge at Painter’s Lodge has a spectacular view – enough to soothe any fisherman’s soul. Photos by Graeme Wood / Richmond News

by an incredibly strong tide. This is where the vast majority of the

Fraser River salmon must pass through.

What I’m trying to say is that if you don’t catch any fish, the experience is still amazing and well worth the money.

Now about those fish.

We figure the cool, rainy weather must have scared them off. Or maybe it was the barometric pressure (seriously); or the bananas I brought on the boat; I didn’t bring my lucky cap; I put sugar in my coffee?

Now, I actually caught a wild Coho salmon, which is a nonretention fish. Of course, if you’re a true sportsman, and friend of the orcas, any fish may be released after a requisite photo.

If you choose to retain your fish Painter’s chefs can cook it for you at the Tyee Pub. Painter’s has an ambitious plan to rejuvenate the historic lodge. In offering so many wildlife adventures, it is gearing toward a visitor interested in experiencing Mother Nature. Meanwhile, its luxury amenities, such as spas, gourmet ocean-side dining and upscale service appeal to every guest.

When you enter the lodge the history jumps out at you with hallways lined with photos of Tyee Club members through the decades. Accommodations are spacious and the wood lodges offer a rustic vibe but with all the modern finishes.

Following a well-executed Douglas-Donkersloot beach wedding, our two-night stay ($199 per night) was capped off by a trip to April Point Resort and Spa for a morning brunch. A water taxi takes you across the strait and food is delicious and local.

Resident sea lions are there to greet and wave goodbye.

On our way back to Duke Point ferry terminal we stopped at Elk Falls Provincial Park to visit what some local yokels call the “Campbilano Suspension Bridge.”

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aving just celebrated our eighth wedding anniversary, I look back on the nearly 12 years that Harvey and I have been together, with a whole new perspective. I am reminded daily of the countless joys of marriage.

After 49 years of being single, I found my bashert, and I’m confident that it was well worth the wait.

Harvey and I celebrate all kinds of milestones: the day we met 12 years ago at a picnic at Kits Beach; our first date four months later; the day he moved in with me four months after that; the date he finally proposed, three years hence; and that glorious day in July 2009 that we got married under the chuppah, surrounded by family and friends.

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It’s just our thing.

We enjoy that special level of comfort and insight that somehow fuses two people into one.

Harvey can say a single word, and I know exactly what he’s thinking. And vice versa. I can tell you, this comes in mighty handy at social gatherings.

Despite our simpatico relationship, we are two very different individuals, with unique ways of handling situations, and distinctive (sometimes divergent) ways of looking at the world.

Through it all, I continue to learn countless lessons about how to be a loving wife and partner. It certainly didn’t come naturally to me. Respecting our differences has been a challenge some days, but overall, I think we’ve been pretty successful.

Unconditional love is key, and it’s a monumental task. Harvey embraces the concept better than I do.

I know this because I’m no picnic to live with. I have to remind myself a million times a day, that I haven’t been put on this Earth to change him. Or anyone else.

I think I read somewhere that the things we’re critical of in others, are exactly the traits we dislike in ourselves.

Hmmm… I think I have more work to do.

Regardless, my continuing mantras are: live and let live; love the best you know how; and remember to forgive.

Shelley Civkin is a retired Richmond Public Library communications officer.

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n Mayor Malcolm Brodie takes on the tough job of cake judging at a block party hosted by Tapestry Church. Through various initiatives, the church hopes to connect neighbours, strengthen community and lessen what it sees as a growing sense of loneliness among residents. Photo submitted

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The heroine of my story is the flower Nigella, also called Love-in-a-Mist. It’s wandered all over my yard, self-seeded from the first flowers I sowed in 2010.

A cottage garden favourite, it grows straight on a slim stem, with delicate fronds, and can reach a height of about two feet. In May, when the Nigella started blooming, one of the specimens caught my eye.

Its stem was almost snapped in two towards the top, yet for some reason I didn’t pull it out. Although the damaged length of the stem can’t have been connected to the lower stem by more than a filament of plant tissue, by the first week of June it had managed to grow in a hairpin curve and the top was again upright.

Now, it was supporting an immaculate, large flower. For me, this particular one has become a symbol of the force of nature, determined to survive in the face of all odds.

The word persist persisted in my mind, and became a magnet, pulling in other words — assist, insist, resist, desist, consist.

They nudged me towards the dictionary to discover their common etymology. Clearly here we had a core concept, the different prefixes letting it serve various purposes. The

core was the Latin verb “sistere,” meaning to stand, take a stand, come to a stand, stand on, cause to stand, stand firm, set, place, stop.

Resist, documented from the late 14th century, was the earliest of these words encountered in English; the others arrived between about 1450 and 1580. Also exist belongs to this group, but it entered the English language somewhat later, in about 1600.

These are all terms that I could apply to my garden — where herbs, flowers, fruits and vegetables insist and persist. Occasionally, they resist, and when that happens they desist; in other words, cease to exist.

But the Nigella miracle wasn’t the only miracle I witnessed this year. There’s a large patch of dill in my garden, which draws aphids en masse. In their wake come ladybugs, who together with their larvae gobble up the aphids as if there were no tomorrow.

One evening, while trying to count the number of larvae on the dill, I saw something else — strung along a leaf was a neat row of about a dozen ladybug eggs, bright yellow, not longer than one millimetre each. Every day for a week, at dawn and dusk, I’d check the eggs for progress.

Finally, the evening of July 2, they hatched.

Looking through a magnifying glass, I watched the tiny, black larvae emerge and swarm over the eggs, which had turned a pale yellow. I was jubilant (from the Latin “jubilare,” to let out whoops) and once again full of admiration (another word deriving from the Latin “mirus”) for wonderful, astonishing, extraordinary nature.

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on the light and music before you arrive at home. When you walk through the door it’s all set for you,” said Simon Lo, sales director of the project. “smart home,” built and designed The company claims to be the first in to be controlled via a smartphone, is Canada to build an entire condo complex coming to Richmond. with a standard pre-programmed home ASPAC Developments is working with automation system. electronic product company Bang & “We lead the trends, not follow them. By Olufsen to install a “smart home” system using technologies, we maximize home in its new waterfront 2 River Green project owners’ experiences and exceed their at 6611 Pearson Way, which is slated to be expectations,” said Lo. completed by 2020.

The highlight of the system is the all-inAll 287 units will be equipped with an one “packaging” function. Users can adjust automation system that controls the locks, the facilities to fit one specific scenario lights, sounds and temperature of the apartand recall all the settings by pressing one ment through a wall-mounted touch screen. button.

Owners can also control settings on an “For example, you can preset a ‘film’ App on their smartphone, iPad or Apple theme and adjust the light and audio level Watch while away from home. to your taste while watching a film. When “You can adjust the temperature and turn you watch a movie at home again, just press the ‘film’ button, and the system will create the scenario for you automatically,” said Lo. Buyers can also upgrade their condos with more features such as automated television control.

However, one housing expert said the technology is not for every homeowner in Richmond, but another luxury “add-on” to the condo to attract more high-end buyers.

“It (home automation system) is good marketing,” said Thomas Davidoff, real estate economist from UBC. n A ‘smart home’ system is being installed at the new 2 River “Rich people may care Green project at 6611 Pearson Way, which is slated to be about technologies that are completed by 2020. Photo by Daisy Xiong/Richmond News.

not so practical and are willing to pay extra for them…if the project looks fancy and is in a good location, they (developers) can easily make it desirable for buyers with sufficient money here and overseas.”

The automated homes do come with a higher price tag.

Ranging from 540-sq.-ft. one-bedroom units to 3,100 sq.-ft. penthouses, the project sells for about $1,000 per square foot – much higher than the July average condo price of $632 per square foot in Richmond, according to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.

This pricing makes it one of the most expensive condo projects in Richmond.

“Our targeted buyers are the ones willing to pay for the value of the home. It’s like buying a phone, there are cheaper ones on sale, but you are willing to pay more for a good one because it’s worth it,” said Lo. The company has tasted the sweetness of integrating smart technology into real estate, as 75 per cent of the units have been sold since May, according to Lo, and more interested buyers are coming to its presentation centre near the Olympic Oval to experience the technology and place an order.

The company also has a sales office in Shanghai, targeting potential buyers in Mainland China and Hong Kong.

“By targeting high-end buyers, developers can make more profit by selling the same amount of units, especially when the luxury housing market is still big. That’s why we see more and more new condos going in luxury direction,” said Davidoff.

Lo said he believes “smart homes” are a rising trend and more functions will be included, such as curtains, cooking facilities, washing machines, etc.

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onnaught Skating Club’s Micah Lynette officially goes to work this weekend as Thailand’s senior men’s national champion.

Lynette and Connaught’s director of programs Keegan Murphy are in Hong Kong for the Asian Open.

The event has attracted many of the region’s top skaters, including 2014 Winter Olympic Games bronze medalist Dennis Ten of Kazakhstan.

It will be the teen’s debut on the international stage.

“This is a very tough competition.

Figure skating has developed in Asia the last couple of decades just amazingly,” explained Murphy. “He is going to this for the experience, learning to travel and dealing with jet lag. It’s an opportunity to get in front of a real international judging panel for the very first time.”

It was back in April when Lynette went to Bangkok and won gold at the Thailand National Championships. The soon-to-be Grade 11 student lives in Bellingham and commutes regularly to Richmond for skating, along with his sister Sasha.

As a U.S. citizen, the journey to reach the international level in skating is extremely competitive.

Getting out of the Washington State regionals is a big enough challenge on its own just to qualify for U.S. Nationals. Instead, Lynette has taken advantage his mom being a native of Thailand and being eligible to skate for that country.

“There are a lot of hoops you have to jump through with paper work and regular testing procedures,” said Murphy. “It’s not the first time we have done this. We have had other international skaters who have trained with us and went overseas to compete. For developing nations like Thailand, Micah’s level is quite high.”

The Asian Open is the first of three big events for Lynette.

After the competition, he and Murphy will fly to Bangkok for two weeks of training with other

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Thursday, Aug. 10

9 a.m. Richmond Islanders vs Irma Tigers (Diamond #3).

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Noon: Manitoba Angels vs Richmond Islanders.

■ This weekend’s Asia Cup in Hong Kong begins an extended stay overseas for Connaught’s Skating’s Micah Lynette and the Richmond club’s head competitive coach Keegan Murphy. As Thailand’s senior men’s national champion, Lynette will also be representing the country at the South East Asia Games in Malaysia. Photo by Mark Booth

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Thailand national team members before heading to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the 29th South East Asia Games. It will be Lynette’s first taste of a multi-sport competition and a top six finish should be well within reach.

His initial time in Thailand last spring will make the return trip much easier.

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able because I know everyone now and I have some friends over there too,” he said. “It’s exciting and going to be cool. Having Keegan with me definitely helps a lot.”

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“Micah will be going to Croatia to try and establish the minimum technical scores set by the ISU,” added Murphy. “They certainly are not beyond his ability.”

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Four Richmond players shortlisted for B.C. teams Mark Booth

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Four Richmond players have been shortlisted for B.C. Hockey provincial teams slated to play in national competitions this fall.

Blueliners Courtney Vorster and Kate Reilly, along forward Katie Chan, are among 26 players being considered for Team B.C. that will be competing at the National Women’s U18 Championship, Nov. 1-5 in Quebec City.

They were identified following a week-long provincial camp, held earlier this month in Shawnigan Lake.

Vorster, 17, is poised to make the team for the third straight year and is a prime candidate to serve as captain. Last season, she was one of just four 16-year-olds named to the Canadian team that won silver at the U18 World Championships in the Czech Republic.

She is also among 42 players invited to Hockey Canada’s U18 selection camp that starts Saturday in Calgary. Vorster, along with goalies Kate Stuart and Kendra Woodland, are the only B.C. born players in contention to make the national team.

Reilly, 16, will be looking to play for Team B.C. for the second straight year. Both Vorster and Reilly attended Shattuck-St. Mary’s Hockey Academy and played on Minnesota boarding school’s Prep and U16 teams respectively last year.

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against older competition and is the lone 14-year-old being considered for Team B.C. She helped the Richmond Ravens come within a game of winning the Bantam provincial championship last season.

It was her first year of girls hockey after playing on boys A1 rep teams with Seafair Minor Hockey.

The standout athlete also helped the Steveston-London Sharks finish second at the B.C. Grade 8 Girls Basketball Championships last March, earning tournament all-star honours.

The U18 B.C. Team roster will be announced following a final selection camp scheduled for Sept. 28-Oct. 1.

Meanwhile, Tyler Horstmann is among 35 players shortlisted for Team B.C. that will be participating in the Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup, Oct, 17-22 in Calgary.

Horstmann came through Seafair’s rep program before playing for Delta Hockey Academy’s top Bantam Prep team last season. He will be returning home for the upcoming campaign to suit up for the Richmond Olympic Oval-based Greater Vancouver Canadians of the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League.

The 15-year-old forward was also selected 70th overall by the Edmonton Oil Kings in last spring’s Western Hockey League Bantam Draft.

Players will continue to be evaluated on their respective club teams during the early part of the season before the final roster is announced in October.

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GULBRANSON, Donna Lee August 4, 1940 - July 17, 2017 Donna passed away peacefully in her Richmond home in the late hours of July 17, 2017. Donna was born in Vancouver, BC and predeceased by her parents Michael and Eveleen Principe and her sister Pat. Donna will be remembered for her love of family, golf and gardening as well as her sense of humour.

Donna will be greatly missed by her son Lee (daughter-in-law Sharon), daughter Karen (son-inlaw Terry) and daughter Kelly (son-in-law Jamie).

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HERMAN, Ronald “Sonny” July 7, 1936 - July 22, 2017 It is with heavy hearts and much love that we announce the passing of Ronald “Sonny” Herman, 81, of Richmond, B.C. Ron passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones Saturday, July 22, 2017.

LARSEN, Jennifer Jennifer Larsen, long time Richmond citizen, passed away suddenly of natural causes in her home on July 22, 2017 at the age of 85. She was predeceased by husband Bruce and granddaughter Dana. She is survived by children Tim (Mary), Eric and Karen; grandchildren Taylar, Harley (Bristol), Amanda and Cody; great grandchildren Madison, Justin, Lucas, Kaleb, Evelyn and Violet; and greatgreat-granddaughter Meya.

Jennifer was much loved and will be sorely missed.

She was feisty, questioning, tenacious, fiercely independent, dedicated to working on social issues, particularly mental health and completely devoted to family.

By request of the family there will be no public service.

We ask that friends and acquaintances who wish to honour her memory do so by righting a wrong, advocating for individuals and groups not able to do so for themselves, or supporting a charity by deed or donation. In honour of Jennifer’s spirit, please help to continue her work to make the world a better place.

Ron is survived by his wife of 60 years, Anita Herman (nee Bennison) their three sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Donna, John and Tammia, Daniel and Daveen Herman; their seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He was one of nine children to Henry and Margaret Herman by whom he was preceded in death. Ron is survived by his sisters; Mary Spearman, Freda Herman, Helen Nelson, and his brother Dave Herman.

Ron will fondly be remembered by friends and family as a supportive, generous man whose many interests varied from biking and roller blading, to playing the guitar and mandolin, to spending time with family and friends - always with passion and joy.

A Celebration of Ron’s life will be held at the Fraser Room at the River Rock in Richmond, Saturday September 2, 2017, between 12:00pm - 5:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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These goods will be made available for sale after August 18, 2017.

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GARAGE SALES Richmond Garage Sale Saturday, August 5 9am - 2 pm 5202 Hollywood Drive Name brand clothing, household items, some tools, musical instruments, and so much more. No refunds and no returns.

Only good offers will be accepted.

Richmond Garage/Warehouse Sale!

Oriental furniture, decor and household items Friday, August 4th 4-8pm 20800 Westminster Highway (Goldbar Plaza rear)

SOUTH ARM CHURCH

Big Parking Lot Sale Saturday, Aug 5 9am-2pm 11051 #3 Rd (corner of Steveson & #3) Lots of everything!

Something for everyone!

MARKETPLACE

FREE 12”x12” cement bricks.

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604-274-5308.

BUSINESS FOR SALE CLEANING BUSINESS FOR SALE “For sale small janitorial operating in Greater Vancouver area since 1989. Owner wishes to retire. For more info pls call 604 926-9392

BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES GET BACK ON TRACK Bad credit? Bills?

Unemployed?

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REAL ESTATE

DUPLEXES FOR SALE POSITIVE CASHFLOW. 2 side-by-side duplexes. $1.3M each (under city assessed value). Rent it for $10,000 per month obo. 604-836-6098

RENTALS

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