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n The Wolff House, a tall, narrow, two-storey home built in 1898 in the Queen Anne style, has been leveled by a developer to make way for new homes. The house was listed on the city`s heritage “inventory,” and considered to be in good condition. Unlike the heritage “registry,” the inventory provides no legal protections. Left photo by City of Richmond; Right photo by Graeme Wood/Richmond News

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t was considered historically significant and a rare example of preserved heritage in Steveston from the turn of the 19th century. But now, the recent demolition of the Queen Anne Revival style Wolff House on Broadmoor Street has sparked debate over how well the City of Richmond is protecting its historical buildings. “I was shocked when that house went down,” said Coun. Harold Steves, last week at a planning committee meeting. At issue is what the city calls a heritage inventory, which aims to document buildings, artefacts and areas of historical

significance. Unlike the heritage registry, which protects 36 city-owned sites, the inventory does not provide legal protection for heritage sites. At the meeting, confusion arose between staff and councillors as to what the exact purpose of the inventory was, with Richmond’s deputy chief administrative officer Joe Erceg finally concluding the inventory is a “hollow process” and “pointless exercise.” Erceg noted the city is in the midst of reviewing its heritage protection measures. The intent of the study is to apply “more rigour” to heritage protection. “With the way we’re going, we should scrap the inventory and not waste our money,” said Steves. The veteran councillor said everything on

the inventory list ought to be on the registry, for legal protection. This would mean buildings deemed historical would need to have alterations or demolitions approved by city council. Coun. Carol Day said the city ought to consider protecting any pre-Second World War building. Erceg replied that doing so wouldn’t be prudent as heritage preservation is a very subjective issue. “The heritage value of the Wolff House lies in its historical association with the development of original residential fabric of Steveston, made possible through the wealth created by the boom of the fishing and canning industries established in the 1880s,” notes the city’s inventory. See Home page 7

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ith summer holidays around the corner, a gathering of about 15 parents and students of Whiteside elementary were not in a joyous mood Sunday. That’s when they protested outside Richmond City Hall the possibility their school may be closed to satisfy the provincial government’s edict to save on education funding. Randolf Richardson, a spokesman for the group, told the News he has no idea where his daughter, who is in Grade 3, would go next September if her school is shuttered. It would also have a big negative impact on the community. “This is one of the few schools that is closely connected with a community centre,” he said. “It has direct access for the children who can walk in groups to the South Arm Community Centre where there is after-school care. “There are no major roads to cross and it’s in such a great setting that lends itself to field trips to discover nature,” he added. “And when you’re in that kind of setting and relaxed, it’s much easier to learn than being in a crowded school in

n Students and parents protest the possible closing of Whiteside elementary. Photo submitted

the heart of the city.” While parents and students held up handmade signs decrying school closures, Richardson said it was heartwarming to hear supportive comments from some passersby. “Some told us they went to Whiteside and

would not like to see it closed,” he said. The pending school closures stem from the Ministry of Education’s policy to increase the occupancy rate of B.C.’s school districts to about 95 per cent. Districts reaching that range are expected to qualify to receive funds for required seismic upgrades, while those schools deemed uneconomical to operate are to be closed. In Richmond, that could involve as many as five schools from a list of 16, including Whiteside. But while none have been specifically named, parents such as Richardson have been on the offensive, touting reasons why their school should remain open. “That’s a very negative situation we’ve been placed in,” he said, “pitting schools against each other.” He also said the idea of upping the occupancy to 95 per cent is unrealistic. “That takes a lot of flexibility out of the (school) system. You need some kind of contingency,” he said. “What if a school suffers a broken water main? Those students would need to go somewhere while repairs are being done. Ninety-five per cent is too high.”

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Teen located A 16-year-old girl who was announced as missing last Friday has been found by Richmond RCMP. Mounties had asked the public for help in finding the girl, named Selena Lou. On Tuesday afternoon police did not issue details as to how and why Lou went missing. “The Richmond RCMP would like to thank the media, the public, and our law enforcement partners,” said Cpl. Dennis Hwang.

Century of local history passes with Kay Sakata n Kay Sakata, seen here celebrating her 100th birthday in March, passed away last week. Photo submitted

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teveston lost one of its most revered residents last week. Kay Sakata, who celebrated her 100th birthday in early March, passed away June 23, a few days after suffering a serious stroke. She leaves behind a legion of family, friends and just passersby who marvelled at her immaculately tended garden on First Avenue near Moncton Street, right in the heart of Steveston Village. “She had a phenomenal life,” said her daughter, Carol-Lyn Sakata. “She was always such a positive person, and a consummate gardener.” Earlier this month, Kay was honoured as Richmond High School’s oldest graduate during this year’s commencement ceremony at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts in Vancouver. At the event, Donna Matheson, Richmond Alumni Association president, read a speech Kay and her daughter wrote. “I never imagined I would be at a high school graduation like this with almost 300 students graduating,” Matheson told the audience. “When I went to Richmond High School, it was from Grade 9 to 12, and it was located on Bridgeport Road. I lived in Steveston, by the river near where Britannia Shipyards is today. I took the Inter-urban tram

from Steveston to Bridgeport to go to Richmond High School. When I started Richmond High School, there were 35 pupils, but in those days students had to quit school to go to work, so by Grade 12 there were only 11 students who graduated. We were called Matriculation Class of 1933-1934. “To the graduating class of 2016, I wish you well and if you want to live to be 100, I say be happy, be thankful for all that you receive, and never think, or speak badly, of anyone.” Carol-Lyn told the News her mother fell ill on June 18 and was admitted to the emergency department at Richmond Hospital. The following Thursday, she passed away quietly in her sleep.

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“She was such a positive, happy person,” she said. “She was like that until the very end.” Kay’s daughter-in-law, Lise Mercier, added that she had a very strong love of life, enjoyed travelling, playing gateball — a lawn game that is similar to croquet — and of course tending to her garden that became a focal point for plant lovers to see as they strolled through the village. Many visitors came away with a cutting or two for their own yards such was Kay’s generosity and willingness to share her love of gardening which came from growing up on her family’s seven-acre farm that was located on Garry Street, near the village.

Kay went to elementary school at nearby Lord Byng. When her family was interned during the Second World War in the B.C. Interior, she met a handsome, young fisherman, Shozo Sakata, and the two were married in Grand Forks in 1949. They returned to Steveston shortly afterwards and moved into the house on First Avenue. They had two children, Carol-Lyn and Adam. A good part of her working life, through the 1960s and ‘70s, was spent at the local cannery (B.C. Packers). And as a skilled seamstress, she would teach sewing at the local Buddhist temple and on the second floor of the Hepworth building in Steveston Village. But it was her love of gardening that shined through. Many of the flowers she grew were displayed in the annual Steveston Salmon Festival’s Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) competitions. She also served as parade marshal at the Salmon Festival in 2006. Kay was in her 80s when she declared to family that she wanted to see the world. And she had seen most of it, save for South America. She recently had her passport renewed in hopes of one day travelling again. In her later years, she required the use of a wheelchair, but with care attendants she still lived in her own home. When the News asked her in March if she had any secrets to her longevity, Kay laughed and said, “I don’t really know. I never imagined getting to be 100. I guess being happy helped.”

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hey got all dressed up for nothing, but the people behind a move to plant a daycare inside a vacant Onni Imperial Landing building know it was a party they had to attend. Mike and Agnes Lewis, towing a small army of parent customers and a few kids, faced mayor and council Monday afternoon at city hall to appeal a previous refusal of Generation Daycare’s business licence application for the Steveston waterfront site. Their application to relocate to the controversial Onni development from their soon-to-demolished site on nearby Trites Road was denied on the grounds it didn’t meet the mixed maritime use (MMU) zoning’s definition of “education.” And even though the daycare owners presented a new business plan to council — complete with programs heavily laden with maritime themes — everyone’s eyes, including that of council, were on next week, when city staff will provide a report on a proposed “spot rezoning,” potentially relaxing the bylaw enough to allow the daycare to open at the site. “We are only here to discuss the business licence refusal, nothing else,” insisted Mayor Malcolm Brodie before everyone had settled into their seats. Coun. Carol Day was the first to ask “Can we table the appeal until after the rezoning?”

“No,” said Brodie, “it’s a yes or a no to the question today.” Going through the motions anyway, even though they may not now need an improved business plan if the upcoming spot rezoning goes through, Agnes questioned the accuracy of the city’s definition of “education,” in its MMU zoning. “(Education) is what we do in our business every day; problem-solving, social responsibility and more; and we plan to involve the community in every aspect of our programs,” she told council. She was, however, quickly reminded by Brodie that no one was there to “discuss the definition of education or the vision for this property.” Not able to dispute the bylaw’s definition, Agnes accepted there was really nothing left to say. “This might make more sense to put this off until after next week’s meeting,” Day again suggested. “Is it possible for the applicant to reapply for a licence after next week?” After staff clarified that the applicants can, indeed, re-apply if the zoning subsequently changes, council unanimously voted to approve the city staff recommendation to again refuse Generation’s business licence application. “I guess we had to go through the process, but it did seem like a bit of a waste of time; next week will be more important,” Agnes said outside city hall after the meeting. “We will need another big show of sup-

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Dear Editor, Richmond Hospital will be embarking on a major addition soon. This hospital has been serving our community for over half a century. It has top-notch and most dedicated professionals and support staff. However, the facility is getting old. Also, the population of Richmond has increased considerably during the past few years. Richmond Hospital Foundation has been doing an excellent job in fundraising and other activities for the betterment of the hospital. Planning for an acute care tower with the most modern equipment and facilities is very timely. Of course, such a huge project will require a lot of financial and moral support from the community. India Cultural Centre of Canada’s Gurdwara Nanak Niwas has been an integral part of this community for almost 30 years. As such, this place of worship has launched a fundraising campaign for the Richmond Hospital Foundation. The response so far has been great. In this context, I would like to urge members of our community, to donate generously to this worthwhile cause. Donors can come to India Cultural Centre of Canada’s Gurdwara Nanak Niwas, 8600 No. 5 Road, Richmond, to donate. If by any chance, any potential donor is unable to come to the Gurdwara, he/she should leave their contact information. They can do so by phoning the Gurdwara (Sikh Temple) at 604-274-7479 or me at 604-836-8976. Balwant Sanghera Richmond

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talk to and who you can sway politically. And the Polygon development pre-sale? Seriously, this fiasco should mean that Polygon doesn’t get approved for future developments in n Crowds lined up for a Polygon development Richmond. It is despite no public sale. patently unfair and unsafe to thing so unfair, unsafe and start selling to customers just unscrupulous. There is no way because they show up at a that people just showed up with worksite. They could have told no inside information. the customers to join their email Mayor and councillors, I am list. They could have given them asking you to take action on the dates for the sales office these unfair practices and work opening. But they didn’t do any towards making Richmond a of that…they start selling on fair and equitable place to live an active construction site. It and do business. is ridiculous. There should be Michelle Li ramifications for doing someRichmond

Chamber working hard for all Dear Editor, to translation services Re: “Richmond counand marketing support cillor warns about going to ensure they introduce ‘Donald Trump,’” News, their business to the June 15. Richmond community I wish to clarify a in the best way possible. statement made in the Unfortunately, our invitaabove named article. The tion was declined.” article stated that the Richmond has the Richmond Chamber of great benefit of being Commerce had offered the most ethnically translation services and diverse city in Canada. n This sign advertising jobs in Chinese caused no comment on the As such, a number of a stir two weeks ago. economic implications excellent businesses of Chinese-only signage. exist to aid newcomers in Our statement in full reads: “We know from our their introduction to the Canadian market. From members that businesses are most successful in translation services, marketing support and even Richmond when they are able to serve customlanguage education companies, our chamber ers in multiple languages. It is certainly a best feels strongly that Richmond’s businesses are business practice to ensure one of Canada’s ofmost successful when they work together to ficial languages is included in public advertising. achieve their goals. Chamber staff have already reached out to this Barbara Tinson business to see how we can help connect them Vice chair, Richmond Chamber of Commerce

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Open letter to mayor and council, I’ve read a few articles in the newspaper this week that make me realize how fairness in real estate is being replaced by who you know and who you manage to talk to — or who you can sway politically. Whether it is the Onni development and the daycare, or the Polygon development pre-sale fiascos, or the many other unfair practices that happen when money and real estate are involved, it seems that city hall could do much more to combat these unfair practices. Although the city needs to do far more to address childcare needs and make sure spaces exist in new developments (or subsidize spaces in schools!), it needs to be based on fair and due process, not on who you

he Garden City Conservation Society has a new president — Sharon MacGougan. That may make it easier for the City of Richmond to join with the community in conserving the Garden City, the ecosystem of Richmond. I’ve come to appreciate Sharon as a colleague, especially in her role as vice president for the past two years, so let me introduce you. A lifelong Richmond resident, Sharon takes special interest in trees and their various benefits. For instance, their branches are home to songbirds, and their root systems are typically teaming with life. Sharon is always sharing insights on topics like that on Facebook.

Thanks to trees, Richmond’s Fu, which she has taught for neighbourhoods have been many years. vibrant natural networks, but Of course, conservationists moonscaping by developers value diversity, and Sharon keeps wiping them out. The city embodies diversity. For instance, has an impressive ecological she’s a retired band teacher network management strategy. who wrote manuals for music The issue is turning that teachers, and her fiction strategy into a reality. I writing includes a novel, have no doubt Sharon The Mayan Mysteries. will work with city staff That title and Sharon’s and citizens to make that attire in the photo hint at happen. her immersion in Mexico, In other words, Sharon where she has visited bucks the trend in order many Mayan sacred to help the Garden City sites, become an Aztec n Sharon ecosystem to survive dancer, and grown in MacGougan and thrive — to help her lifelong gratitude for restore the natural value the natural world. that’s being wasted. That’s what Sharon has ongoing involveI’ve seen in action. ment with Amnesty International, Unlike the previous president, with a focus on indigenous isme, Sharon is petite and softsues. She is a former chair of Amnesty International Canada. spoken. At the same time, she is And she has remained a habituan expert in White Crane Kung

ally happy person. As the new Garden City Conservation president, Sharon leads a close-knit group of capable directors. Along with thousands of supporters gained throughout the past nine years, we happily give our best efforts to the Garden City community. Often, the community puts the city in a position to succeed, as with the Garden City Lands. These days, a great need is to succeed together in turning the tide for the Garden City ecosystem, along with respect for the legacy name “Garden City.” Sharon MacGougan will lead well, and together we will succeed. Until the annual general meeting last Thursday, Jim Wright was president of the Garden City Conservation Society. He is still a director.

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I wonder if parents have learned Clark lesson? Dear Editor, With a provincial election on the horizon, it would be worthwhile for the parents of children who attend public schools in Richmond to take a close look at Premier Christy Clark’s agenda for education in this province and then objectively assess how it has and will affect your children’s futures. While public funds and tax breaks in British Columbia are used to help private schools expand and prosper, our public school system is being forced to try and cope with all the logistical and educational challenges and impediments that result from ongoing cutbacks and school closures. Every parent wants their children to get the best possible education and for them to be fully prepared and motivated to succeed in adult life. And because they only get one pass through an educational system (sorry - no RESET button here folks) it is vitally important that the government dedicate itself to providing the best possible learning environments and opportunities for our children. But given what has become evident about our Premier’s education agenda, parents in B.C. should be concerned that the disparity between the levels of support she is giving the private school industry compared to the public school system will result in graduates of private

schools being much better prepared to achieve their career goals and succeed later in life than will be the case for those who pass through an underfunded and disrespected (by the government) public school system. While Clark hypocritically manufactures photo-op setups amongst children who are probably being adversely affected by her educational policies, she appears to be wholly unconcerned about the gap that is widening between the haves and the have-nots in the world of education in this province. But perhaps that is to be expected in a leader who apparently graduated from the Marie Antoinette ‘Let Them Eat Cake’ Institute and a government that is guided by the principles of elitism and entitlement. Increasing stability and security for those that can afford it, and progressively less of the same for those who can’t. To those parents of public school students who voted for Clark in 2013, I can only ask if you might have finally learned your lesson. Perhaps this time your vote might reflect a concern for your children’s future and best interests, instead of a knee-jerk response to some ambiguous political bafflegab, disingenuous promises and a toothy, perpetual grin. Ray Arnold Richmond

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City: Roadwork completed when developments finish Dear Editor, Re: “Thanks to the kind strangers who came to my aid,” Letters, June 22. This letter is intended to provide an update on ongoing improvements to the intersection of Minoru Boulevard and

Gollner Avenue, which was commented on in a recent letter to the editor. As is typical with roadworks projects, final repaving or asphalt lift of this intersection is scheduled to be completed once all other construction activity is concluded. This is

done for both practical and economic reasons as it does not make sense to commence the asphalt lift if it is simply going to be torn up again in the near future in order to complete other necessary works. I am pleased to report that the asphalt lift of this intersection is scheduled to begin the week of July 4. This will bring the intersection up to finished standards, eliminating all uneven pavement.We thank the public for its patience during the reconstruction of this intersection. These improvements will also ensure that grading of sidewalk and curb access to the intersection meets all safety standards. On another note, pedestrians can be assured that the new traffic signals at the intersection provide adequate time for crossing of the intersection, meeting Canadian standards for safety. Pedestrians who find themselves having difficulty crossing in time may be entering the intersection too late in the “flashing hand” phase of the signal operation. The white “walk” light indicates when pedestrians are permitted to begin crossing by stepping off the curb while ensuring all vehicles are stopped. In Richmond, the standard duration of the walk light is eight seconds but for some directions it can be greater when different modes of signal operation are in effect. The walk light is followed by an orange “flashing hand” pedestrian clearance indication. This clearance duration is timed based on a specific pedestrian walking speed to cross the entire intersection. If a pedestrian steps off the curb and begins crossing just as the hand starts flashing, there should be adequate time to finish crossing. If a pedestrian ignores the “flashing hand” and starts crossing after it is on, there may not be adequate time to cross safely if they proceed at a normal walking pace or slower. For more information on how traffic signals and crossing times are determined, please visit Richmond.ca/services/ ttp/signals/faq.htm. Victor Wei, P. Eng. City of Richmond

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COMMUNITYin Focus Feedback sought on playground S

tarting July 1, the public is encouraged to provide feedback to the City of Richmond on concept options for the future renewal of the Steveston Community Park Playground. Two concept plans will be displayed at a drop-in style open house on Friday, July 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of the Steveston Salmon Festival. The open house tents will be located beside the playground that is located on the west side of the Steveston

n The public is being asked to voice their ideas on how Steveston Park’s playground should be redeveloped. Photo submitted

Retirement a time to venture out of comfort zone SHELLEYCIVKIN A seniors moment

esterday I pretended I was an explorer. I called up a friend and asked if she wanted to discover Vancouver with me. We did something we’ve never done before: we started at Broadway and walked all the way up Main Street to 30th Avenue, and then back down the other side. Naturally, we stopped to look at all the hip new restaurants (snapping photos of menus for later reference), quaffed lattes at tiny coffee bars, sampled savoury scones at cozy cafes, and browsed unique little stores like The Regional Assembly of Text; Devil May Wear; and Much and Little. Scarfing, shopping and shlepping our way down Main Street, we stumbled across places we never knew existed, then realized what a narrow view we have of our surroundings. The point is, now that I’m retired, I have time to broaden my horizons. With the weather turning warmer, I may have a SeaBus voyage in my future. Or maybe a SkyTrain ride to New Westminster Quay. Or a drive to Deep Cove. Or a hike up the Grouse Grind. (Yeah, right. A 60-year-old with bad knees hiking the Lions. I think not.) What I’m getting at is that there’s a big huge world out there just begging to be explored. It’s kind of ironic that I’ve travelled the world, yet I’ve never kayaked around False Creek, cheered on the Zucchini 500 races at the Salt Spring Island Fall Fair, or attended the Apple Festival at UBC. Talk about a sheltered life! I’m committed to more adventure in my life, even if it’s only tame, day-long outings. Maybe I’ll venture outside my comfort zone and take a mini-road trip with a friend – kind of like Thelma and Louis, but on a smaller scale. And less violent. It’d be nice if Brad Pitt was in on it, too. Maybe I’ll go to the Harrison Hot Springs Sand Castle Competition. Or visit the quaint town of Nelson and see new sights, meet new people. Nearly six months into retirement and it’s STILL a huge novelty. It’s like I’m waiting for someone to pinch me and tell me I’m dreaming. I feel like an entirely new person – happier, calmer, healthier, and in better shape than I’ve been in years. It makes me realize how much more there is to life than just work. And doesn’t that speak volumes about my previous work/life balance. Or conspicuous lack thereof. If I had to give advice, I’d say this: don’t wait till retirement to enjoy life to the fullest. Get out there and show up for life, because regret is a colossal waste of energy. You heard it

Community Centre, at 4111 Moncton Street. Those attending the open house are encouraged to talk with city park planners, review the concept plans and project display boards and complete the survey. There will also be activities for children to share their ideas about what they would like to see in the future playground. From July 1 through July 17 at midnight, the public can also visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca to find up-to-date

information, view the display boards and complete an online version of the survey. Information gathered via the website and during the July 1 open house will inform the development of a preferred concept plan that will be presented to city council for approval. For more information, call the city’s park department at 604-244-1208 or visit Richmond.ca/parksprojects.

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Explore the Middle Arm Dyke on June 30 from 7 – 8 p.m. during one of Walk Richmond’s events in the great outdoors. Following

the Fraser River, this walk passes the Richmond Olympic Oval and offers spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains. Meeting spot: Playground at Dover Park,

5855 Dover Crescent (across from the Richmond Works Yard). For more information, call the Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association at 604-238-8004.

Hamilton residents will be celebrating the upcoming long weekend a little early and the rest of the public is invited to join them for the Hamilton Night Out on June

Ahoy mateys! The n When your mom is a music legend, sixth annual Ships to being a tough act to follow is indeed a Shore Steveston event task. But that’s one Rhonda Ross will invites all landlubbers be planning when she opens for her to come an enjoy a mom, Diana Ross, who will be headthree-day festival from lining at the River Rock Show Theatre June 30 to July 2 when on June 30. For more details about the show and tickets, visit online at: visitors are invited to RiverRock.com. Photo submitted tour the vessels, enjoy dockside programs, entertainment, a children’s area and celebrate n Upcoming Canada Day with a fireworks Want to try yoga in the show over the Fraser River great outdoors? The Yoga at 10:15 p.m. The Canadian in the Park event gives you Navy, classic yachts and that opportunity July 6 from historic schooners and more 7 – 8 p.m. at the Thompson will visit the docks at ImpeCommunity Centre (5151 rial Landing and Britannia Granville Ave.). Ages 13 and Shipyards. All of the action older are welcome to take takes place in and around part. For more information, Imperial Landing Park 4000 call Thompson Community (Bayview Street). For more Centre at 604-238-8422. information, call 604-2441208. n Ongoing The Paciﬁc Woodworkn Friday ers Guild members meet Come enjoy Canada’s best on the third Tuesday of the birthday party July 1 at the month (except July and Steveston Salmon Festival August). The guild’s goal is (4111 Moncton St.) from to impart basic woodworking 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. On skills & knowledge to those average, more than 70,000 who show an interest and people from across Richdesires for woodworking. mond, Metro Vancouver and New members and guest are the Pacific Northwest spend always welcome. Memthe day in Steveston. The bers meet at 11060 No. 2 day begins at 8:30 a.m. with Road. Come and watch the a citizenship ceremony welpresentations, get involved coming 30 new Canadians. in the discussion and enjoy At 10 a.m. the big Canada the refreshments. The guild Day parade winds through will be introducing their new historic Steveston Village, PWG 101 Woodworking which features more than classes this spring. For more 100 entries including floats, information come out to our marching bands, celebrimeeting or go to the Pacific ties, politicians, community Woodworkers Guild Web groups, vintage vehicles and page: PWWG.ca/ and click much more. on the contact tab.

The City of Richmond invites your input on the future renewal of the

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Following the open house, the preferred concept plan will be presented to Council for approval. Please share your feedback with us. Open House: July 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of the Steveston Salmon Festival

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The planning process for the future renewal of this popular playground is still underway and we want to hear from you. Two concept plan options will be presented to the community for input at an open house on July 1.

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The open house tents will be located beside the Steveston Community Park Playground, which is located on the west side of the Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton Street. Attend the drop-in style public open house to review the concept plan options and project information boards, for one-on-one interaction with City staff and to complete the survey. Bring your kids: There will be activities for children to express what they want to see in the future playground. Visit www.LetsTalkRichmond.ca from Friday, July 1 to Sunday, July 17, 2016 at midnight to view open house information, learn more about the process, receive project updates and complete the survey. For more information, contact the Parks Department at 644-244-1208 or visit www.richmond.ca/parksprojects. www.richmond.ca

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VOICESon Gardening n Garden club volunteers and organizer of the Richmond Schoolyard Project, Gary Lake tends to his mason bees which play a role in educating youngsters about the value of eating local produce. Photo submitted

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From page 14 Lake finds this a great time to talk about the value of bees and the different types of bees. When the weather allows the students to go outside, he talks about using the right soil. He teaches them the difference between dirt and compost. Along with water and sunshine, you need good soil to grow healthy produce. During the growing season, Lake teaches the students to work in their school’s garden beds. He first helps them to understand what is a weed and talks about seed germination. There are so many science lessons that can be taught during all of the students’ gardening activities, but the most

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Respect for gardens a big lesson important values he teaches is to have respect for their gardens and for each other’s gardens! Richmond Garden Club members are passionate about teaching the love and respect of gardening to their children and grandchildren. We even have a young granddaughter who loves attending our garden club meetings with her grandmother! Lake’s and the Richmond Garden Club’s work with young people should help develop a more respectful environment. Lynda Pasacreta is the current president of the Richmond Garden Club. For more information on how to join the volunteer club, email RichmondGardenClub@gmail.com, or visit RichmondGardenClub.ca.

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Examining a life with Ernest HELENVARGA Book Club

he Paris Wife, by Paula McLain, is a lilting story of the life of Ernest Hemingway and his first wife, Hadley Richardson. Written from Hadley’s perspective, we get an inside look to what it was like to be a woman in the 1920’s married to a chauvinistic, self-obsessed man who is trying to make a name for himself in the literary world. It truly has the feel of an autobiography, although it is merely based on McLain’s historical research of the couple. The love story opens in 1920 when Hadley and Ernest first meet. It starts as one of those boy pursues girl stories, in which Ernest chases and finally marries Hadley. Their marriage is one of deep love for each other, and lasts, perhaps longer than it should because of two things, the time period in which it occurred and Hadley’s deep feelings for Ernest. While Ernest goes off every day to write the “one true sentence” he seeks, Hadley is left in their meagre apartment to amuse herself. Although Hadley’s trust fund finances their early married life, and Ernest seeks her honest opinion of much of his writing, she is not his equal, and her identity is tightly tied to her

husband. Eventually, she does return to her music and is just finding herself, going as far as planning a concert performance when their marriage reaches a turning point which causes her to cancel. The best times of their marriage seem to be when they escape Paris for the Alps and have some real family time. It is during these holidays that Ernest is not so obsessed with his own writing and is occupied with other activities, allowing them to be truly together. However, Ernest’s frequent affairs and quick temper wear on Hadley, finally culminating in her ability to end the marriage on her terms. I enjoyed this story, and was able to sympathize with Hadley as she put up with Ernest’s behaviour. At times I was frustrated with all she endured, although the writing is very matter of fact and guides the reader to realize a woman’s limitations within the life and times of 1920’s Paris. The ending comes just as we are ready to give up on Hadley’s happiness, and I was glad that later on she did find someone who appreciated all she had to offer. For other popular reading suggestions, check out Richmond Public Library’s website at YourLibrary.ca. Helen Varga is a library technician with Richmond Public Library

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Jardine pumped up for solo Salmon Fest gig Alan Campbell

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f it wasn’t for a chance conversation with her music teacher in her senior high school year, Ajaye Jardine’s life may have looked very different today. As a leading light in the Richmond Islanders program, Jardine, now 26, was heading down the path of university softball, or something of that nature. But it wasn’t until her band teacher at McNair secondary pulled her to one side and insisted that she pursue a music career that Jardine took the craft seriously — even though her mother, Cherelle, is steeped in the industry. And after four very successful years performing across Canada and beyond with her mom as The Jardines duo, Ajaye is now making a name for herself

in 2013. “When I went (to Nashville) and recorded an EP, it was kind of a foundation project,” she said. “The Jardines was a different sound; I’m now in the country scene as a solo artist and it’s all very exciting. “Definitely having my mom in my life, music was always around me, but it wasn’t my focus. “Nashville was a lifechanging experience; everyone I met and talked to told me it was time to pursue a career as a solo artist and

my mom accepted that it was time to spread my wings.” Ajaye recently received a recording grant and has just laid down her official, debut, solo single called My Way. “I’m working on my debut, solo album also and on July 6, I’m doing an Alberta radio tour before playing at the Calgary Stampede. “And in August, I’m heading to the Island to play at Sun Fest in the Cowichan Valley.”

n Country music performer Ajaye Jardine, a Richmond resident, will put her talent on display on the Salmon Festival’s main stage this Friday. Photo by Alex Townsend Phtotography

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.C.’s Chambers of Commerce passed a policy at the beginning of this month calling for a dialogue toward a made-in-B.C. value-added tax (VAT), and in the shorter term, measures to mitigate the damaging effects of PST. “Every extra day British Columbia operates under the broken and archaic PST, we do our economy, our businesses, and our residents a major disservice,” said Maureen Kirkbride, BC Chamber interim CEO. “It’s been ]ve years since the failed HST referendum and our tax problem hasn’t gone anywhere. As British Columbians, it’s time for us to reject the PST, which is hurting our businesses and our economy,

and to demand something better.” The BC Chamber, which represents 36,000 B.C. businesses, passed a policy to tackle B.C.’s PST problem at the organization’s annual general meeting and conference, held this year in Kelowna, May 29 to 31. The policy calls for the province to launch a dialogue toward a made-in-B.C. VAT. For B.C.’s nearly 400,000 businesses, moving to VAT means: Having a real shot at being a world-class company, as VAT enables them to invest, tax-free, in new equipment, technology and business space; Shining on the world stage, as VAT removes the extra layers of

tax that are currently embedded in their goods and services, sti\ing B.C. companies’ competitiveness in global markets; and Regaining precious time to strategize and work on their business – time saved from battling the cumbersome and confusing PST. “Right now, our tax system penalizes our businesses for investing in the new technologies and equipment that position us to compete globally – and that’s concerning for our whole economy,” said Kirkbride. “We need to give our companies the opportunity to be world class – or else prepare for them to pack up shop and move elsewhere.” Kirkbride noted that the “made-

in-B.C.” part of the VAT means that British Columbians can opt to create strategic exemptions to the tax. “We’ll have the opportunity to customize the tax to our own needs,” she said. “We can create exemptions for restaurant bills, or promote B.C. values such as green behavior or exercise. If it’s our tax, we can customize it to suit B.C., right now in 2016,” added Kirkbride. The BC Chamber’s policy also calls for some short-term reforms to the PST to stop its two most harmful impacts on companies: penalizing investment in business equipment and technology; and wasting businesses’ time through a challenging administrative burden.

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born 2007-08) and Atom (2005-06). The academy brings Sandhu and Sports Editor Dosanjh back to the same rink where MBOOTH@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM they spent so many hours together as youngsters, becoming the players they yler Sandhu and Shaun Dosanjh are are today. teammates again, this time to offer “We have been through it all here, a hometown perspective to youngsters playing at Seafair, and I was also with on what it takes to become major junior Richmond Minor until Hockey four,” hockey players. said Sandhu. “We have met a lot of great The 20-year-olds are best friends who people and great staff along the way. grew up together on Both are unbelievable powerhouse Seafair Miassociations. nor rep teams. Sandhu “This is something has played for the last we just decided to do four seasons in the WestWe thought it would be cool together. We thought it ern Hockey League while would be cool to share Dosanjh has played in to share our knowledge and our knowledge and exthe past three. Both are periences with the kids experiences with the kids back home preparing for who are playing where their final year of junior who are playing where we we started, too.” with the Tri-City AmeriWhat makes this started, too. cans and Prince George camp so unique is havCougars respectively. – Tyler Sandhu ing instructors who are They have added a still active as players, new wrinkle to their are familiar with the off-season schedule by structure of both local launching the ProLine minor hockey associations and the paths Hockey Academy — a week long hockey these kids are on. school at the Richmond Ice Centre July Sandhu and Dosanjh are two of just five 18-22. The camp will be divided up into Richmond hockey products who played two sessions — Hockey 3-4 (players

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