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Sinister trap found on sports field Homemade device with nails sticking out planted next to Steveston-London secondary Alan Campbell

Staff Reporter acampbell@richmond-news.com

Jasmine Torbie, (AKA ‘party girl’) centre, makes a mask at the Richmond Cultural Centre during Family Day on Monday as part of the seventh annual Children’s Arts Festival. Photo by Gord Goble/Special to the News ! More photos on page 18

City’s high earners top B.C. Graeme Wood

Staff Reporter gwood@richmond-news.com

The City of Richmond has 13 employees making more than $200,000, according to public sector salaries released by the B.C. government and published by the Vancouver Sun. The only local government agency in B.C. with more $200,000-plus remunerations was TransLink, which tipped the scales with 14. Richmond’s 13, $200,00-plus employees are two more than Surrey, a city 2.5 times more populous than Richmond and one more than Vancouver, a city three times more

populous, with an operating budget five times greater. Burnaby, a city with a similar population but slightly greater operating budget, has just four employees earning over $200,000. Richmond’s deputy chief administrative officer, Joe Erceg, took home $345,600 while CAO George Duncan banked $308,300, $31,000 less than his Vancouver counterpart. Salaries included payments, such as vacation payouts and bonuses. Andrew Nazareth, the city’s general manager of finance and corporate services, and Robert Gonzalez, the city’s general manager of engineering and public works, nearly tipped the $300,000 mark with payouts of $298,000 and

$294,600, respectively. Two high-paid positions involve the Richmond Olympic Oval. Its chief operating officer, John Mills, was paid $229,500, while Shana Turner, the Oval’s director of finances and corporate services, was paid $244,000. According to the Oval’s 2014 budget, the facility generates about $7.5 million in revenue along with a $2.2 million grant and $3.2 million subsidy from the City of Richmond. Phyllis Carlyle received $256,200 as Richmond’s general manager of law and community safety, while 2014 city council election hopeful Dave Semple raked in $244,900 as general manager of parks.

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Richmond RCMP are appealing for help after a sinister trap was found embedded in a school sports field. Police responded to a report around noon on Sunday of a trap — packed full of large nails protruding upwards — discovered by a student on the grounds of StevestonLondon secondary. The device, which is homemade according to police, is understood to have a plastic base, and is about four centimetres deep, wide and long. It was partially concealed by the grass on the field. Police are taking the matter very seriously, as they say the device was placed in such a way to cause significant harm to anyone who stepped or fell on it. “It was purposely concealed with grass and placed in a busy foot traffic area,” said acting Corp. Dennis Hwang, of Richmond RCMP.

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Grade 6s and 7s hosting pre-Valentine’s Day event to raise funds for Third World families Alan Campbell

Staff Reporter acampbell@richmond-news.com

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, Grade 6 and 7 students at Errington elementary are putting all their love into a very special, charity bake sale. In aid of families in Third World countries, the school’s 30 or so-strong student council is putting on a We Bake for Change event on Friday, Feb. 13, with hundreds of tasty treats expected to raise funds for the worthy cause. “We can buy or make the cakes and bring them into the school on Friday,” said one of the organizers, Hedy Fu, 12. While Fu’s fellow student council

member, Simran Sidhu, also 12, said her sister was “very good at baking” and hoped to enlist her help before Friday. Both students said they were inspired to organize the event by the many “great speakers” they heard at We Day in Vancouver, which is part of a global movement to motivate children to enact social change around the planet. In addition to the bake sale, students have the opportunity to help their bake sales go even further, with the “Baking a Difference” Awards. By taking a photo of their baking party or bake sale, sharing why this was a special moment and applying online, they will be entered to win up to $5,000 to donate to the Adopt a Village country of their choice.

Errington elementary’s Grade 6 and 7 students will be baking up a storm on Friday to raise money for Third World families. Photo by Alan Campbell/Richmond News

Bus driver took ill seconds before power pole smash Alan Campbell

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The crash scene on Saturday morning, with the bus coming a stop just beyond the stricken pole. Twitter photo

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The driver behind the wheel of a transit bus, which veered off the road Saturday and smashed into a power pole, suffered a “medical emergency,” according to TransLink. The bus wasn’t in service and had no passengers on board, when the maintenance mechanic driving it around 9 a.m. crashed on No. 3 Road near Steveston Highway. Richmond RCMP said Tuesday the incident was not being treated

‹ from page 1 “It’s the safety of the people and pets that use this area that concern us. If you come across any similar traps in any schools or parks, please contact police. Do not remove or disturb the trap.” The area was being swept by a

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not be taking place until the area was deemed safe. At the moment, police have no leads on suspects or a motive and are asking anyone with information to contact Const. Thomas Boyce at Richmond RCMP on 604-278-1212. Sadler added that, as is the case

Power was eventually back on at 7:52 p.m., according to BC Hydro’s website. The accident also caused traffic lights along Steveston Highway, in the Ironwood Plaza area, to malfunction, leading to congestion getting on and off Highway 99. Witnesses nearby described seeing a pole snapped in half, with the top half still hanging above the road. First responders were on scene redirecting traffic, while crews worked to secure the fallen wires. — With a file from The Province

with Richmond RCMP, the school and its principal couldn’t think of a reason why someone would deliberately place such a harmful device on a sports field. Richmond RCMP say the incident could be the first of its kind in the city.

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Senior Richmond’s first road fatality Alan Campbell

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An 80-year-old pedestrian, who was struck by a vehicle in Richmond just over a week ago, has become the city’s first vehiclerelated fatality of 2015. Police were called to the intersection of Cambie and Garden City roads just after 8 p.m. on Jan. 31 after reports of a pedestrian being hit. The man, a Delta resident, was rushed to Vancouver General Hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries a few days later. His name is not being released out of respect for the family. The 31-year-old driver of the vehicle, a Richmond resident, who struck the man

initially left the scene of the collision, but returned and has cooperated with police. Speed and alcohol were not factors in the collision. The Richmond RCMP Roadside Safety Unit is actively investigating. “When crossing the street, use designated crosswalks and make positive eye contact with drivers before crossing the street,” said Richmond RCMP acting corporal Dennis Hwang. “And avoid any distractions like cell phones or listening to music. Be active and alert.” Witnesses to the accident are asked to contact Const. Jimm Janson at 604-2781212. To leave a tip on this or any other, email Richmond_Tips@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

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Home break-ins spike Graeme Wood

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Home break-and-enters hit an all-time high in Richmond in 2014 as overall property crime increased 20.5 per cent and overall criminal code offences spiked by 17 per cent. Last year saw 981 homes being targeted by burglars, the most recorded since 2008 when RCMP started filing crime data to city council. The previous record was 748 in 2011. Since 2008, Richmond has seen a general downward trend in overall crime. But Richmondites experienced more crime in 2014 than any other year since 2010. The 17 per cent hike in overall offences is largely a result of 2013 being a particular good year for crime prevention (a seven year low of 10,180 recorded overall offences). In 2014, several property offences saw a spike over 2013: There were 345 vehicle thefts (50 per cent), 2,487 thefts from vehicles (38 per cent) and 405 business break-and-enters (13 per cent). The city also experienced an increase in cases of serious crimes that have low overall annual numbers. For instance, sexual offences went from 54 to 94 and arson from 51 to 65. On a positive note, drug offences fell for the fifth straight year; in 2014 there were 649 cases whereas in 2013 there were 781.

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Some other categories saw a decrease in events, as well: Robberies were down 10 per cent, assaults were down seven per cent and shoplifting was down 17 per cent.

Cops’ pedestrian focus

Meanwhile, Richmond RCMP Supt. Rendall Nesset outlined the RCMP’s top three priorities for 2015. In a report to the city’s community safety committee this week he recommended that pedestrian safety be the city’s top community policing priority. “The bulk of recent traffic fatalities in Richmond have been pedestrian related. Consequently, a continued focus on reducing pedestrian fatalities and injuries is warranted,” said Nesset. The second priority should be reducing break and enters and thefts from vehicles. “A rise in these offences is affecting policing jurisdictions across the Lower Mainland,” he said. Finally, a plan to better serve those with mental health problems should be the RCMP’s third priority, according to Nesset, as there’s been an “escalation” in mental health related calls for police service. “The Detachment will take a lead role in enhancing the integration of mental health support services and stakeholders, improve data collection to develop understanding of this issue’s magnitude,” wrote Nesset.

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If gas and diesel prices remain at, or below, the going rate, public entities in Richmond could stand to save more than a few Sir Robert Bordons. In Metro Vancouver gasoline and diesel prices have dropped approximately 20-25 per cent from the same time last year. Gas cost about $1.35 in January 2014 and now costs about $1.05. Over the same period, diesel prices have fallen from about $1.40 to about $1.10, according to Natural Resources Canada. In 2014, the City of Richmond used 665,000 litres of gas and 485,000 litres of diesel, according to spokesperson Ted Townsend. The city purchases fuel at a bulk, discounted rate but wouldn’t tell the Richmond News how much it saves from retail costs. The city did state that it spent $1.43 million on diesel and gas in 2014, which works out to $1.24 for a litre of fuel over the 12-month period. An estimated 20 per cent savings across the board would equate to about $286,000 in the city’s pocket. Richmond Fire Rescue purchases fuel

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hen the teachers’ strike divided the province last summer, everyone in B.C. supported the government — financially, if not philosophically. That’s because the Liberal government shelled out $350,000 for Google ads and sponsored Facebook posts while classrooms were empty. Except for a few social media users who’ve lost defamation suits, it’s tough to think of anyone who’s spent that kind of dough on social media. And who got the taxpayers’ money? The same marketing

firm that designed the Liberal logo and helped push Christy Clark to victory in her bid for the party’s leadership. All apparently without a contract having gone to tender. The NDP jumped on the scandal, admonishing Clark for not investing that cash in education. They’re right. The Liberals reached into our pockets to win our minds, even as they were claiming there was no more money for teachers’ demands. Education Minister Peter Fassbender defended the ad campaign on the grounds the Liberals had a responsibility

to present Clark’s side of things — a side apparently inadequately represented on every TV news show, radio program, and newspaper article covering the strike. As evidence for the success of the social media onslaught, Fassbender pointed to the huge number of parents who signed up for the $40-a-day strike stipend. Apparently we were bought with our own money not once, but twice on that score. Clark was elected to lead, not to sell. That’s something politicians increasingly can’t seem to distinguish.

Feathered dinos are plenty scary

The dinosaurs, in urassic World, the particular, looked bizarre. latest sequel/reboot/ PainfulTruth The iguanodons were re-imagining of Matthew sprawled giant lizards. The the Jurassic Park series, Claxton premieres this June. I may predatory megalosaurus was very well be outside the a hump-backed quadruped, theatre with a protest sign, a sort of crocodile-hyena and it will read “Feathers Not Scales!” Plus hybrid, not the two-legged beast it was in as many exclamation points as I can fit on reality. the posterboard. And of course, all the dinosaurs had Let’s go back a little bit. To the first scales. “Saur” means reptile, right? Jurassic Park film in 1993, to the 1990 What we should have realized sooner was novel by Michael Crichton, and back before that birds are dinosaurs. From the discovery that, too. Way back, to Victorian England, of Archaeopteryx in the early 1860s, some and the Great Exhibition of 1851. scientists realized it was closely related to During this world’s fair-style event, dinosaurs, but also clearly an early bird. Victorian Londoners got their first view It took until the 1970s for most scientists of one of the newest/oldest wonders of the to accept this link, during the Dinosaur Earth – dinosaurs! A series of life-sized Renaissance, a huge change in how sculptures had been created of iguanodon, dinosaurs were seen. Researchers like John megalosaurus, and hylaeosaurus. There were Ostrom dug up new fossils and re-imagined also an aquatic ichthyosaurus in a pond, existing dinosaurs. No longer were they pterodactyls, and a giant sloth. tail-dragging lunkheads, now they were fastAll of them were utterly wrong. running, maybe warm-blooded hunters and

herbivores. And here’s where we get to Jurassic Park. Real velociraptors are small animals, about the size of a turkey or a mangy underfed coyote. And they were definitely feathered – we’ve found a lot of their relatives with feathers fossilized in place, and we’ve found tiny knobs on velociraptor arm bones where quills for large feathers were attached. The “raptors” in Jurassic Park were based more on critters like the related, but larger deinonychus. When Crichton first wrote the book, only a few people believed that various raptorrelatives were feathered. By the late 1990s, when the last in the trio of Jurassic Park films hit theatres, it was gaining acceptance. A few years later, it was fully confirmed. Pretty much every paleontologist now agrees on this. Documentaries and illustrations show feathered raptors, even feathered Tyrannosaurus rexes. But the director of Jurassic World doesn’t

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Friday ! Get Ready to ring in the Year of the Sheep at Aberdeen Centre’s Chinese New Year Flower & Gift Fair on Feb. 13 to 19. An annual tradition since 1989, you can visit more than 60 booths where you’ll find festive decorations, specialty foods, fresh flowers, gifts, novelty goods; all that you need to celebrate the lunar new year. Extended hours till 12:30 midnight on Feb. 18 (Countdown Night to the Year of the Sheep).

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Upcoming ! The Richmond Public Library will host a free program called “Healthy Eating on a Budget” on Feb. 16 from 7-8 p.m. at the Ironwood Branch (11688 Steveston Highway). Loblaws City Market dietitian, Jessica Wang, will explain the basics of general nutrition with a focus on buying and storing foods within a given budget. To register, visit any branch of Richmond Public Library, call 604-2316413, or register online at yourlibrary.ca/events.

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s we celebrate our relatively new holiday “Family Day”, it serves as a reminder for all of us to honour our families, regardless of what deﬁnes the word ‘family’. Even though family diversity is as prevalent in our communities as culture is, what tends to commonly bond our family groups is the act of ‘eating together’ traditions and occasions. I, myself, hold many fond memories of our Sunday night family dinner table and the expected food ﬁghts that came with them, to the dismay (yet I think, hidden delight to have us all together) of our mother.

and other times were very challenging;

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As a journalist, Richmond’s Debra Pangestu is not used to being the one in the spotlight. But as one of the top 16 home cooks selected from across the country to compete in the current MasterChef Canada competition that airs weekly on CTV, the tables have well and truly been turned. Pangestu, 33, said that, while she is a confirmed foodie, she had never contemplated being part of a show that has contestants battle the clock and each other to produce dishes for a trio of discerning judges. “It was my sister who encouraged me to apply,” said Pangestu, a Cambie secondary grad who came to Canada from the Philippines with her family when she was 12 and worked for NBC after earning a masters in Journalism in New York City. “I had watched MasterChef America, but didn’t know there was a Canadian show.” But her older sister, Francisca, got wind of the local casting call and told her to submit an application. “You know, it’s funny, she loves to eat, but can’t cook to save her life,” Pangestu said. “I think that’s why she encouraged me to do this.” see CHEF › page 15

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Time to re-think the RRSP experience W

hile my wife and I were going for a walk the other day she told me how much we had in our Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs). I have to admit that I have paid more attention to our clients’ affairs than our own, so I was pleasantly surprised. Although I don’t plan on fully retiring, it was comforting to know that we are within reach of doing so if we choose. Years ago, we committed to eating our own cooking and it seems to be paying off. It got me thinking about the key factors that lead to a successful RRSP experience. That’s hard to do when you are bombarded by the unbelievable level of media noise that tries to sway us in so many different directions. Fortunately, I have the privilege of meeting and working with a lot of awesome people who have secured retirements free of financial worry, primarily through their RRSP accounts.

I have distilled their experiences and success into a few simple rules: ! Rule #1 - Habit and behaviour are the determinants of success when growing your RRSP. It all begins with committing to paying yourself first before all the things that you don’t really need. I will refrain from getting into lame analyses of why you need to start early, contribute regularly, increase your contributions as your income rises and to stop freaking out when the market fluctuates. You know I’m right, so just do it! ! Rule #2 -Realize that stock picking, market timing and fund switching are not effective behaviours. Focus instead on Rule #1. The RRSP after all is not actually an investment but rather a tax umbrella created by our government that allows us to hold all kinds of investments, deduct our contributions from taxable earned

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years. Despite those who may try to convince you otherwise, the RRSP is still the bedrock of most retirement plans. ! Rule #4 - Work with an experienced independent financial advisor who sits on your side of the table rather than the side of a financial institution. There are only a small number of obsessive individuals who have

enough free time and dedication to try and do this alone. Google “CRA RRSP” for an excellent guide to all the details. The opinions expressed are those of Richard Vetter, BA, CFP, CLU, ChFC. Richard is a certified financial planner and owner of WealthSmart Financial Group in Richmond, BC.

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That was last summer, as Pangestu was picked to be among a larger group that entered a cook-off in the first episode last fall in Toronto to win a spot among the 16 in the show vying for the top prize of $100,000. In that competition, she wowed the judges with a crispy, wild mushroom risotto cake, with a tomato, basil coulis and seared scallops. “I got three yesses from the judges, so they must have thought it was pretty spectacular,” she said, adding, “It looked pretty and tasted just as good.” The show is set for 15 episodes, and taping ended last fall, so, Pangestu knows how the competition panned out. But while that limits what she can divulge, Pangestu said she enjoyed her time as a once-in-a-lifetime event. “As a foodie, you’re thrown into this environment with people who live for nothing but food,” she said. “And it was nice to be immersed in this world where you can talk about your passion.” For where the experience has left her, Pangestu said she plans to have food remain as an important part of her life. “I would love to write a cookbook. I find that every meal we create has a story behind it somehow,” she said. “And the idea would be to write a book about food and stories — something that would incorporate my love of photography, writing and food.”

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A 25-game win streak and their best-ever finish in the Richmond Senior Boys Basketball League. Yet, the top 10 ranked McNair Marlins are not even a lock to get out of the first round at this week’s city championships at Burnett secondary. McNair head coach Jessy Dhillon has done an impressive job rebuilding the boys basketball program and wants nothing more than to bring the first-ever Richmond senior boys hoop championship banner to his former school. “It would be awesome,” he smiled. “I live and breathe at this school. (Laughing) My friends tell me I’m here more now as a coach than I was as a student. We want to be cutting those nets down at the end.” To do that, the Marlins must clear three significant hurdles thanks to a draw that also will determine seeding for the upcoming Lower Mainland playoffs. McNair is part of a stacked AAA side that includes three teams in the provincial rankings. The No. 7 Marlins (9-1) opened play Tuesday against the honourable mention McRoberts Strikers (7-3). Win that game and the No. 2 ranked and unbeaten McMath Wildcats (10-0) likely await in Wednesday’s semi-final (6:15 p.m.). Even the Wildcats could have their hands full in the opening round with the steadily improving Steveston-London Sharks (5-5). “I really feel the best three teams in Richmond are on the same side of the draw,” continued Dhillon. “Even when I was in high school, it was McMath we had to deal with in the semi-finals and we couldn’t get past them. But there’s no way we can afford to look past McRoberts. “(Grade 12 guard) Arnold (Macalipay) has the ability to take

over games.” The Marlins pulled away for an 83-63 win over the Strikers back on Jan. 29. Their only loss in league play came way back in their league opener on Dec. 8 to McMath 75-70. Since then, McNair has seemingly got better each week, thriving in a busier-than-usual schedule that has featured a number of tournament wins. They have been led by the outstanding play of seniors Kevin Yang and Owen Vint who both are consistent scoring threats from the perimeter and post respectively. “The big thing for us has been chemistry. All five starters share the ball and there is no selfish players on this team,” added Dhillon. “I figured this year we would play more games and see what we got. We haven’t practised as much but that (game) experience has really helped.” The Wildcats will also enter the post-season with plenty of momentum, having won their own invitational a week ago, highlighted by victories over AAA No. 1 ranked Abbotsford and No. 3 Fleetwood Park. McMath is one of just three teams that have won the Richmond League since its inception nearly 20 years ago, joining the Richmond Colts and the eight-time defending champion RC Palmer Griffins. If there is a “feel good” story of the season it has to be the upstart Cambie Crusaders. After a tough 1-8 regular season record a year ago, Chris Mattu’s team has bounced back in a big way. The Crusaders not only produced a solid 6-4 record, they cracked the provincial rankings for the first time in recent memory, currently sitting eighth among AA size schools. They are expected to be the top seed at the Lower Mainland AA Tournament that offers two provincials berths. “Our expectations going into the season was to beat our record from last year but obviously this has been the top of the cake,” said Mattu

McNair Marlins Owen Vint and Cambie Crusaders Justin Dhillon are two big reasons why their respective teams are enjoying impressive seasons. They both will look for more success at this week’s city championships. who has done an outstanding job after stepping away last season. We are hungry. We want the Richmond title. We want the Lower Mainland title and we want to go to provincials.” Grade 12 guard Justin Dhillon drives the Cambie engine. The team has thrived despite a limited rotation that must avoid foul trouble. The Crusaders faced the MacNeill Ravens (4-6) Tuesday for city AA bragging rights and potentially could meet the

AAAA Richmond Colts (7-3) in Wednesday’s semi-final (8 p.m.). “Justin is our heart and soul,” added Mattu. “He is everything you can ask for in a player and we have other guys who know their roles. “I don’t see one clear cut favourite in Richmond. It hasn’t been that way for a while. It’s good.” The final goes at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. All games take place at Burnett. At the buzzer… Led by Grade 10 standout guard

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Records fall at Jerome meet It took just 10 minutes for the first two meet records to fall Saturday at the fifth annual Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome Indoor track and field meet at the Richmond Olympic Oval. It set the tone for the rest of the competition. When the day-long meet, produced by Achilles Track and Field Society, concluded, 21 individual and two relay meet records had fallen, along with meet marks in two new events — pole vault and age-class 200-metres. Two of the individual

records broke national Masters marks. Such was the calibre of the competition that in three events the top three finishers were all under the meet record. Victoria housewife Nancy Craig broke the women’s Canadian Masters pole vault record for her age group (49-50) by jumping 2.75 metres to better her own national mark of 2.71. It earned the vivacious Craig a trip to Lyon, France, in August for the World Masters Championships. So how did she begin her

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Wildcats rally to win Bantam title McMath Wildcats capped a perfect run in the Richmond Bantam Girls Basketball League by clawing back to capture the city championship. The Wildcats cruised to an 8-0 league record during the regular season and a had very little resistance dispatching Richmond High and McRoberts in their two opening playoff games. The host Hugh Boyd Trojans, however, came ready to play in the final which took place last Wednesday in front of a raucous crowd. After a foul filled first half, neither team took control and the score teetered back and forth. As the game moved into the fourth quarter the Wildcats found themselves in very unfamiliar territory — behind on the scoreboard. The hot shooting McMath guards, arguably some of the best outside shooters in the league, were able to clutch up and overcome the deficit. Led by team high scorer Jayna Wilson, and co-guards Bella Lawson and Olivia Tweedlie, McMath hit crucial shots down the stretch when they needed to. Guard Allison Azote was spot on making two free throws late in the contest, and upstart forward Madison Bigras hit a timely running lay-up and added another important free throw to seal the deal in a hard-fought 37-34 win. The team also includes: Allison Azote, Morgan Flynn, Leah Hillman, Leah Peacock, Kaylee Banks, Samantha Trueman, Jas Wijayakoon, Jas Tufnail, Allison Carver, Devon Downie, Kinsey McBride, Emma Wallace and Autaum Hilyer. The girls are coached by John Wilson and Sean Lawson .The Wildcats now move on as Richmond’s No. 1 seed at next week’s Vancouver and District Championships.

athletic career? “I had two daughters who were pole vaulters,” she said. “They both encouraged me to try it, I did and enjoyed it. They have both since retired from the sport but I have kept competing. It’s a lot different from my former sport.” Craig spent five years as a professional figure skater with Holiday On Ice. All eyes were also on Langley’s Joshua Goldthorp. The reigning Canadian Highland Games heavy lift champion, was competing in the Open shot put for the first time at any meet. He won the event and broke the meet record of 12.73

Trinity Western University’s Claudette Allen wins her heat during the women’s 60 metre dash at Saturday’s Harry Jerome Indoor Meet at the Olympic Oval. Photo by Gord Goble metres, surpassing the record on each of his six throws, his best toss being 14.55 metres. “I’m happy with my performance,” he said afterwards. “I was hoping to throw 15 metres but that will come and I will definitely compete some

more now that I’ve had this experience.” As expected, the two favorites dominated in the new Open pole vault event, 2013 Canadian champion Heather Hamilton took the Open women’s gold medal with a leap of 4.25 metres while Nathan Dunford of

Trinity Western University won the Open men with a jump of 4.75 metres. Vancouver Thunderbirds won the meet’s club title with 214 points while Trinity Western captured their second university title in three years with 129.5 points.

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The Richmond Cultural Centre was jam-packed with Family Day fun for kids and their families Monday (Feb. 9) during the seventh annual Children’s Arts Festival. From puppet-making and live music, to paper airplane throwing and a visit by Governor General Award-winning children’s author/illustrator Barbara Reid, the event was the best attended one so far. The events and activities continue for the rest of the week as the school program sessions — which filled up in record time — get underway. Photos by Gord Goble/Special to the News

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