RICHMOND-NEWS.COM
THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019
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John Watson
John F. Watson is a retired professional engineer with project management experience primarily in the resource sector. He directed projects of up to one billion dollars capital cost in today’s dollars in Canada and South America. He served as president of Engineers and Geoscientists of BC, the Association of Canadian Engineering Companies of BC (ACECBC). John was a founding director of the Vancouver International Airport Authority and served 21 years during the establishment of the authority and the building of the original international terminal building and the new north runway. He served as chair of the BC Safety Authority, now named Technical Safety BC, in its transition from a provincial government department to a not-for-profit organization. He was recognized for his career achievements by ACECBC. Since moving from Marpole to Richmond in 1969, John has been active in a number of volunteer activities in the community including chairing the Richmond Public Library Board, chairing the Richmond Citizens Cycling Committee, participating in citizens’ building committee for the Gateway Theatre, and chairing the Library/Cultural Centre building committee. He is currently the chair of the Richmond Gateway Theatre Society. A member of the Sigma Chi international fraternity while at UBC, John now serves on the international executive of the fraternity, responsible for chapters in the Pacific Northwest. He has received recognition by Sigma Chi both for service to the fraternity and for career achievements. John was named a “Star of Richmond” at this year’s annual Volunteers are Stars event. 1. How do you stay healthy in Richmond? For many years I cycled daily to stay in shape. Since my knees have started showing my age, I try to have a brisk one-hour walk every day. 2. What’s your favourite slice of nature in Richmond? A walk on Richmond’s many dikes or wooded areas. 3. What’s top of your bucket list? I don’t really have a bucket list — I just try to get involved in activities that interest me. 4. What’s your favourite food? I like most food — too much
for my own good — but do appreciate our access to Richmond’s seafood and Asian restaurants. 5. What do you like best about Richmond? Richmond is now pretty much in the centre of the Greater Vancouver area with access to the Canada Line. 6. If Richmond was a celebrity, who would it be? It would be someone who moves about quietly taking part in the community without attracting too much attention to themselves. 7. What song best describes Richmond?
Thank you Richmond! For voting I.CE Queen as Top 3 in the ice cream category!
HANDMADE ICE CREAM ROLLS FACTORY
I can’t think of a song that is relevant to Richmond 8. If you could write Richmond’s motto, what would it be? “Island City by Nature” works very well. 9. Where in Richmond do you like to take outof-town guests? Steveston still exhibits the ambience of that which makes Richmond an attractive city. 10. What other city compares to Richmond and why? Newport on the Oregon coast has some common features of Richmond.
“I.CE Queen, The Queen of ice cream”
- we treat each customer as Queen, - we use fresh ingredients, - we give you the WOW!
PRESENT THIS COUPON AND ENJOY ONE FREE TOPPING!
(some conditions applied, ask cashier for details.) 2355 - 4000 No.3 Rd, Richmond, BC
Thank You RICHMOND FOR VOTING FOR ME AS YOUR BEST DENTURIST
Whether it’s our scrumptious crêpes, delicious French toast, mountains of fresh fruit or our defining egg dishes, you will find something to delight your taste buds!
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Ironwood/Coppersmith Mall 11380 Steveston Hwy, Unit 170 Richmond, BC 604 270-2672
Monday – Friday: 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday: 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
604-279-8951 #240-3671 Westminster Hwy., Richmond BC V7C 5V2
www.bcdenturist.ca
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With the purchase of a $9 meal or more. Present this coupon before ordering. One coupon per customer per visit. May not be combined with any other offer and has no monetary value. Offer valid until July 2nd, 2019, only at the Cora restaurants located at 11380 Steveston Hwy, Richmond, BC and at 1368 Robson St.,Vancouver, BC. No reproduction will be accepted.