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n World Financial Group hosted the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada’s fundraising barbeque at King George Park where little Lavender Santiago (above) smiles for the camera while Keanna Shahbazi talks to a new friend. These girls are not part of the program but were there Saturday afternoon with their parents to help support children with life-threatening or serious neurological disorders. See more pictures on page 19. Photos by Gord Goble Special to the News

igmund Freud once said, “Flowers are restful to look at. They have neither emotions nor conflicts.” Clearly, Freud never sat in on a Richmond city council debate on public art, including the current one which is all about flowers. At Monday’s council meeting, Coun. Harold Steves, chair of the city’s parks and recreation committee, derided yet another developerfunded public art proposal, while calling on the city to put local artists first. At issue this time is a $437,500 public art piece named Flower Tree, by South Korean artist Choi Jeong Hwa, being proposed by Richmond’s public art planner Eric Fiss for the planned Hollybridge Way Plaza along the Fraser River’s middle arm. The fibre-reinforced plastic flowers would sit perched on top of a nine metre steel frame that resembles a stump. “In my opinion, this is ‘plump’ art, not real art. It really bothers me that a big plastic ball with colourful stuff in it is going to be worth darn near a half million dollars. That’s going to be there forever as art in a very public place,” said Steves. “I’d much sooner see art like Fisherman’s Needle. That’s done by local artists and it’s art that has meaning — meaning to the community, whether it’s an event or an emotional thing or whatever,” he added, before council voted the proposal down in a 6-3 decision. Steves has questioned the public art process before, stating “we should disband the civic art fund and put it into affordable housing.” Under existing city policy, developers are asked to donate $0.60 per square foot of building space in rezoned developments, for public art.

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n A boating accident last Friday on the Fraser River ended well, with the victim being found safe and sound, but Richmond’s search and rescue team wants to remind boaters about the dangers of going out on the water. Photo submitted

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ichmond’s volunteer marine search and rescue team is relieved a boater was able to safely escape his small, capsized vessel Friday evening, along the shores of the Fraser River — an incident that sparked a full-scale missing persons investigation by Richmond RCMP over the weekend. But for Richmond’s Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) station leader Aaron Harnden, the incident has come as an opportunity to provide safety reminders to those entering the river during the dog days of summer. Harnden said a passing tugboat spotted the 10-foot boat capsized in the river at Gravesand Reach, near the 5400-block of Dyke Road, on Friday evening. And while Harnden said there are many such derelict boats on the river, when the volunteerled rescue boat arrived at this one, members found personal items, such as food, a medical kit and fishing equipment. “The items signified that it wasn’t a derelict boat,” said Harnden. Following an eight-kilometre

shoreline search that turned up nothing, police were called in to search via the Air One helicopter. On Saturday they issued a news release asking for the public’s assistance in locating the boater. On Sunday, the boater came forward, telling police he abandoned the boat and swam to shore. Harnden said if anyone is on the water for any reason, be it boating or kayaking or paddle boarding, they should know, in the event of trouble, to contact the Canadian Coast Guard by dialling star-16 on a telephone or using station 16 on their radio. “Be prepared when you’re on the water . . . Consider where you go and know the area,” said Harnden. While most people don’t have a motorized boat or other small craft to operate on the river, Harnden said people using recreational devices, such as kayaks and paddle boards, need to be educated when on the water. Still at issue is people not wearing a lifejacket, he said.

n A boater swam to shore after his boat capsized. Photo submitted

During the summer months, Harnden noted the river’s temperature may feel warm on top but as soon as you get about 50 centimetres deep, the water becomes very cold. “If they get caught in one of those thermoclines (different layers of water temperature), the first thing they’ll do is gasp for air and that’s when people drown,” said Harnden. Lifejackets keep your head propped up in such instances, allowing a person to navigate the water. Even still, once a person falls in the river, by the time they have gained their faculties they could be 100-metres downstream, fighting the current to get to shore. “You’re already moving from the moment you move out. “You think the ocean moves fast; the river moves even

faster,” said Harnden. “One fish boat comes along and there’s a wake and you’re in the water all of a sudden. With the heavy outflow current it’ll be a whole lot harder to get out,” he added. Harnden said it would be wise to keep a cell phone on you in Ziploc bags, just in case you fall in and become stranded on a remote island or sandbar. RCMSAR Station 10 (Richmond) is based in Steveston and the river’s middle arm area. The volunteers operate two boats and are sanctioned by the Canadian Coast Guard to provide search and rescue operations along the river. Do you have a question for RCMSAR? Send it to Editor@ Richmond-News.com and he will try to answer it in time for Richmond’s Maritime Festival on Aug. 6-7.

The flower piece would have been a voluntary contribution ($550,000 including administrative fees) by developer Aspac as part of the River Green development expansion, east of the Richmond Oval. Steves said if artwork is to be placed on city property then councillors should have input prior to the art being tabled at council. Flower Tree, for instance, was pre-approved by the city’s Public Art Advisory Committee — consisting of three art experts, a local resident and the developer’s landscape architect — then put forth to council by Fiss. The city is reviewing the public art process, according to Fiss, who noted Aspac now has the option to put the art on its own property or give the Public Art Program cash. Coun. Carol Day also questioned the local character and meaning of the art, noting award-winning Choi had similar flower projects around the world. “If it’s a version of what’s n Flower Tree, a in Taiwan, what makes it original to proposed public art Richmond?” asked piece, was rejected by city council. Photo Day. Fiss said the flow- submitted ers would be native to British Columbia. Fiss’ report noted Flower Tree beat out other submissions from local artists. Coun. Chak Au said he didn’t see the relationship between the art and the city’s guiding principles, which include connectivity to the community and/or local history. Couns. Ken Johnston and Linda McPhail both said they respect the process. Johnston said the artwork was akin to a “plastic alien space ship that’s landed,” but still voted for the proposal while “holding my nose.” McPhail on the other hand couldn’t. “I struggle with this . . . It is obvious there needs to be a review of the public art process,” she said. Mayor Malcolm Brodie did not comment on the art and voted for the proposal. Coun. Alexa Loo also voted in favour of the art, saying it evoked a romantic mood for walks along the dyke. “I guess I find myself in the minority,” she said. Couns. Dang and McNulty also opposed it.

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s the provincial government attempts to tackle foreign speculation on Metro Vancouver’s residential real estate market with a new tax, there still exists a need to end such purchases of local farmland, according to Dr. Kent Mullinix, director of the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Institute for Sustainable Food Systems. “I believe 100 per cent that this precious asset should not be owned outside the country,” said Mullinix, who for years has been sounding the alarm that farms are being bought up by corporate entities, both local and foreign. “We just need to eliminate foreign ownership of agricultural land, period,” said Mullinix. Additionally, Mullinix thinks property taxes ought to be higher and there should be covenants to ensure owners of farmland are actually farmers, with a farming plan. To be able to farm land viably, a recent Vancity report states prices should be no more than $80,000 per acre. Last year Mullinix estimated the average asking price of an acre of farmland in the Agricultural Land Reserve was $300,000 in Metro Vancouver. Presently, in east Richmond, at Sidaway and Blundell roads, realtor Layla Yang has 20 acres of ALR land listed for $11 million. As a result, Mullinix estimates some

44,000 acres of farmable land is not in production in Metro Vancouver — a region with some of the best soil and growing conditions in North America. He and the institute, with assistance from local municipalities, intend to research the impact foreign speculation has had on farming in Metro Vancouver, however he’s still waiting on data from the provincial government. “If they don’t have it, the work will indicate a huge gap in information that the province, and the rest of us, need and should have,” said Mullinix. On Monday B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong introduced a new bill to tax foreign purchasers of Metro Vancouver residential properties, at a rate of 15 per cent. The tax will be enforced by verifying a buyer’s social insurance number on property transfer forms. That revenue will be earmarked for housing-related projects. According to government data released Tuesday, from June 10 to July 14, foreigners accounted for about one in 10 home purchases, or $885 million worth of property in the region (10 per cent of the value of all transactions). Nearly one in five homes in Richmond (18.2 per cent) were bought by foreigners, who spent $132 million in Richmond (19.1 per cent of the value). “Richmond comes in as the highest” percentage, said de Jong. On Monday de Jong said, “While investment from outside Canada is only one factor driving price increases, it represents an additional source of pressure on a market

n Dr. Kent Mullinix, director of Kantlen’s Institute for Sustainable Food Systems, not only supports a foreign ownership tax on propertiy, but argues for an outright ban on forgeign ownership of farmland. File photo

struggling to build enough new homes to keep up. This additional tax on foreign purchases will help manage foreign demand while new homes are built to meet local needs.” Economist Tom Davidoff, director of the UBC Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate, called the tax a “bold” step, but questioned whether it would result in a correction of more than 15 per cent, at most, considering there’s a fixed supply of housing. Davidoff and other leading local economists have called for the province to institute an extra annual property tax based on income, instead of nationality. Declared income would serve as a tax credit and retired Canadians would be exempt. He said his tax would discourage foreign speculation while incentivizing income earners to live in the city — something many believe is not happening, thus contributing to unaffordability.

Investigative journalist Ian Young of the South China Morning Post stated a similar tax is in place in Hong Kong. He said, via Twitter, that it would do little to curb foreign money from entering the Vancouver market, as that can be done by low-earning investor immigrants from Quebec. Davidoff has previously said outside money transfers to existing low-earning residents, such as friends, family members or students is another loophole. NDP MLA David Eby said, via Twitter, the new tax would be “easy to evade” by setting up exempted Canadian shell companies to purchase real estate, for example. Eby and the NDP have also called on the government for a task force on money laundering. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver said Monday the tax “needlessly injects uncertainty into the market,” and the province didn’t properly consult the industry.

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Open letter to a driver, Driving north on No. 3 Road just south of Cambie Road yesterday, you came upon a sick or injured seagull in your lane. It was struggling desperately in a sea of traffic. You got out of your car, took a blanket from your trunk, and headed back — no doubt to help it. So, beautiful young man, I just want to thank you, and to wish for you the same compassionate assistance should you ever need it. Very best regards, A. Matthew Richmond

Birth bumping a 1% problem, at best Dear Editor, Before we turn ourselves hysterical, let’s look at the numbers. Of 1,935 births last year, 305 or 15 per cent were of non-resident mothers. How many of them had spouses who were Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or simply on work permits? All taxpayers. And in terms of potential bumping, 14 out of 1,935 births were transferred to another hospital due to space and staffing issues. That’s one per cent. We don’t even know if some of those cases were because staff called in sick. In any case, this is, at most, a one per cent problem, and at worst another example of “project fear” virus going around the Western world. Mark Lee Richmond

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he Lulu Island Bog is a treasure of biodiversity. For conserving Richmond, the Garden City, it’s a natural place to start. Ready for an armchair tour? Let’s look at the “Friends in the Lulu Island Bog” tableau, a cartoon that stars a small mammal, a bird and an insect. The setting is a series of four large peat-bog remnants. They stretch from Jacombs Road to Garden City Road on the north side of Westminster Highway. At lower left in the tableau, a vole pops up for a peak. It better be quick, since one usually sees voles on the bog as bones in coyote scat. And raptors strike fast, too. A local vole like ours got its colour photo in a wonderful book about the Lulu Island Bog. The book details the findings of a study that — among other methods — trapped, recorded

and released small mammals unharmed. Both book and study are called “A Biophysical Inventory and Evaluation of the Lulu Island Bog.” The Richmond Nature Park Society published the book in 2008. At 356 pages, it is thorough and fascinating. You can pick it up for only $20 at the Richmond Nature House. While you’re there, enjoy the exhibits and nature park trails. If you love a challenge such as spotting a vole (small rodent) in its habitat, go to the Richmond Nature Study Area at the east end of the bog. Enter from Jacombs Road near the corner with Westminster Highway. The inventory study found many of the voles there in dense shrubs. The butterfly in “Friends of the Lulu Island Bog” is a western tiger swallowtail. The study found lots of them along Shell Road, between the Nature Park and the Department of Natonal Defence (DND) Lands. The cheerful bird is a killdeer,

or ring-necked plover. Killdeers have often nested in the gravel of the main Garden City Lands entrance from Garden City Road at the west end of the bog. Near the killdeer in the tableau, you’ll notice bog blueberries, which First Nations people and settlers used to gather. The bushes are short. Bog blueberry thrives on the Lands because the city mows the area annually, which limits taller invasive plants.

Peat moss (sphagnum) is the keystone species of the bog ecosystem. It flourishes best in the DND Lands. We need the federal government to keep protecting that area. You can download “Friends in the Lulu Island Bog” free as colouring sheets and coloured art from my “Natural legacies versus waste” blog. Jim Wright is a member of the Garden City Conservation Society

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Steves turning Onni into four-letter word Dear Editor, I have had to bite my tongue for four years during my almost daily walk through the Imperial Landing site from our house by Britannia Shipyards. The hour-long walk around Garry Point gives me time to postulate on the fate of this development. In the past two weeks, discussion about zoning for a daycare facility at the site has shown me that my thoughts were right, and this is personal. Councillor Harold Steves is running roughshod over council and is clearly too biased to make a reasoned decision. His grandstanding has gone on for too long for me, as he blames others for his decisions (pilings at Garry Point) and has a hate-on for these particular developers. He has made “Onni” a new four letter word. Hey, I played rugby against some of the owners of Onni. They were hard and tough and stretched the rules. I didn’t like playing them either, but I would still have a beer with them. Sometimes, you need to get on with it. So, what about the Imperial Landing site? Initially, there was a sign on the zoning application that clearly showed a proposed “Child Care Facility” on the second floor of the building that was designed to house a Grocery store. I remember, because my first thought was, why would you put a daycare on the top floor with those big decks and low rails? But now, miraculously, we have an

“amendment” to the zoning. Not that I oppose it; we need daycare. The article in the News quoted someone saying the site was zoned for light industrial, and that we could have a welding shop there...What? I know we are losing the Trites Road industrial area, but a welding shop on a site like this, on the river and ocean? Why? What we need are jobs in Steveston, not dreams of yesterday. During the Canada Day/Ships to Shore weekend, all of the facilities were used by the people of Richmond to be by the water and enjoy some of the best views in Vancouver. People gather and watch the boats go by and the eagles on Shady Island. It would be a great site for some restaurants or whatever. But yet we have nothing. So, the fact Harold Steves was so adamantly against the idea of a daycare last week but supports it this week, makes one wonder what his true intentions are. I recall Harold vowing “Their will never be a Walmart in Richmond.” Well, that monstrosity is almost done. How about the famous, “You don’t think we have a plan?” when, after two years, they tore up the bus lane down the middle of No. 3 Road that cost millions of dollars before the Canada Line was announced. No, Harold, I don’t think you have a plan. Terry Thorsteinson Steveston (Editor’s note: Coun. Steves voted against the Walmart development)

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ivienne Westerman didn’t have much experience in gardening, other than managing of her own patch of green at home. But her organizational skills, plus the generosity of local landscaping and garden nurseries, managed to boost a donation to Rotary Hospice House. Westerman, a member of

the Rotary Club of Steveston, spearheaded the project to re-develop a large section of the close to halfan-acre back garden of the hospice, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. “There was a large pond area with some fountains that had become very overgrown,” Westerman said. “In the summer time, the grass and weeds would get four or five feet high.” Despite that, she felt it

could become a beautiful space and decided to get involved with transforming it. “I was working as a volunteer on some of the big (flower) beds nearer the hospice building, and the families using the hospice would come out and say what a peaceful haven the garden was for them,” she said, “because they were in very difficult circumstances inside.” With only a scattering of benches dotted around the

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Generosity helped produce tranquil spot From page 10 Armed with a garden plan she devised with help from professional landscapers, Westerman made the rounds of local firms who were more than happy to lend a hand, donating much of their services and supplies. In total, Westerman spent just $5,000, leaving $20,000 for the hospice house. Providing the muscle to help establish the new garden plan were members of Westerman’s rotary club. “I think I only ended up spending money on the water features and some plants. Pretty much everything else was donated,” she said. “They (businesses) were all very generous, especially those who knew something about the hospice. It was lovely.” Those making donations included: BC Brick, Home Depot, La Farge, Northwest Landscape, NuGreen, Phoenix Perennials, Save on Electrical Limited, TKY Gardens, and TSC Nursery. In came decorative rocks, crushed gravel, wooden benches, plants and solar garden lights for a low-main-

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with butter sauce and grilled vegetables for dinner.” “But the thing is…” she goes on to say about the staff, “the people here, they’re all so good, and they really care.” Mimi is now part of Bernyce’s extended family, along with Rosanne Philbrook, a local Tsawwassen resident who spent ten years at The Waterford as Recreation Manager before joining The Wexford as Manager. “Bernyce has such a youthful spirit about her, and she’s always engaged with what’s going on.

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evenings during the summer months, until Aug. 31. The film Hero is scheduled for the July 27 event. Start time is sunset and admission is free. Drive-in parking is on a first-come first-served basis, so come early to get a spot and check out dinner and drink specials at Lansdowne Centre restaurants before the show. Movie audio for drivein guests will be broadcast over FM radio. Movies will be rescheduled in case of rain or high winds. Movies are subject to change.

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n Beach volleyball is part of the fun at the Sunset Series beside the Richmond Oval each Sunday evening. Photo by Gord Goble Special to the News

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The Richmond Community Concert Band will be the featured performer for a free, special Seniors Summer Fun Night Aug. 3 at King George Park (4100 No. 5 Road) from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Weather permitting. For more information, call the Cambie Community Centre at 604233-8399, or email Cambie@ Richmond.ca. All Aboard! Be transported through time at the Steveston Interurban Tram Building (4011 Moncton Street) on Aug. 6 from 12 – 4 p.m. This free event allows visitors to explore Richmond’s transportation heritage, both past and present, with guest experts, live music, children’s crafts and activities and much more. For more information, visit online at Richmond.ca/ Interurban1220. Get out and stretch your legs and learn about a unique part of Richmond Aug. 6 with Walk Richmond’s Terra Nova Trail event. From 10 – 11 a.m., explore the Terra Nova Dyke Trail, Sharing Garden, Rural Park and Adventure Playground. This walk travels through excellent habitat for birds and other wildlife. Light refreshments and games will follow the walk. Meeting spot: Entrance to the West Dyke Trail at the west end of River Road. For more information, contact Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association at 604-2388004, or email Walking@ Richmond.ca. Discover Richmond’s diverse spiritual community with a Temple Tour on Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Starting from the Steveston Buddhist Temple (4360 Garry Street), the event allows participants to engage with various religious cultures first-hand as they explore a Sikh temple, a Hindu temple, a Muslim Mosque and a Buddhist temple. Cost: $39. For more information, call 604-8974224.

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here are some benefits when you are part of the same musical cast as your mom. “You can always get a ride to rehearsal,” quipped Richmond’s Sarah Sum, who, along with mom Linda Leong Sum, is performing in Heathers: The Musical at the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island for the month of August. “Actually we’re pretty close, generally, so it’s not all about the rides,” added Sarah. This is not the first time they’ve had a family experience on stage. The first opportunity came in 2003 when Linda, Sarah and another daughter, Amanda, were in the cast of The King and I at Gateway Theatre. “That was fabulous,” said Linda. “It was fun to see the kids perform on stage, and a bonus to actually be up there with them. “The irony of the whole situation is that one of the other kids from Richmond in Heathers (David Z. Cohen), who plays J.D., was also one of the royal kids in The King and I. So, we’ve kinda come full circle.” Other Richmond residents in Heathers: The Musical include Annastasia Unger

and Ryan Lino. Linda started her career on stage with high school productions at Churchill secondary in South Vancouver where she graduated in 1981. From there she went on to use her singing talent with a number of charitable groups and eventually got back into theatre. “I just loved it so much that I continued,” she said, adding getting to be in the same cast as her kids was not a prime consideration when auditioning for parts.

This was a good show for the both of us to audition for because our ages worked out. – Linda Leong Sum

“I didn’t really think about it too much because we started doing shows when they were really small; I think Sarah was seven at the time. And after that they were doing their own thing — they are really passionate about music and theatre. So, I just enjoyed watching them.” But when the opportunity to try out for Heathers: The Musical, there was always the chance mother and daughter could share the

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n The mom and daughter duo of Linda Leong Sum and Sarah Sum are two of five Richmond residents in the production of Heathers: The Musical at the Waterfront Theater on Granville Island. Photo by Philip Raphael/Richmond News

cially when your daughter is part of it. “Sarah’s a great help to me,” Lind said. “Her musical abilities are fantastic. It’s good for me to hear her sing on stage. “Plus, I think everyone on stage in a show like this, you grow to be fairly close,” she

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f your child is age seven to 10, why not bring them into the Brighouse branch of Richmond Public Library for dropin Reading Buddies? The program runs each Monday (except Aug.1) from 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. Children will be paired with a teen “big buddy” who can help them practise their reading skills.

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longer interested in books, and firemen start fires to burn n James these illegal books. However, one fireman has thought over this idea slightly more than everyone else. I like this book because it shows how fragile our world is, and that if we’re not careful enough, one of our most prized treasures will be forgotten forever. It shows that, despite all

Farhenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Reviewed by James, age 12 This book is about a future (but a not-too-distant one) where people are no

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op on your finest topper to celebrate Hats Off to Summer, this year’s theme for the popular seniors’ Summer Garden Party in Minoru Plaza on Thursday, Aug. 11. The afternoon includes high tea and entertainment with the nostalgic sounds of Ralph Shaw, King of the Ukulele. “Seniors who stay active and connected with their community live longer and enjoy a higher quality of life. Events and programs such as the Summer Garden Party encourage and support healthy and active aging in Richmond,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie, who will be there to welcome guests. Everyone is encouraged to dress in their finest clothes and wear a favourite summer hat. For those dressed for the occasion, there’s even a chance to win a prize for a particularly creative topper. The Summer Garden Party takes place rain or shine (indoors if it is raining) from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Minoru Plaza located

n Colourful and creative hats is the theme of this year's seniors' Summer Garden Party at Minoru, Aug. 11. Photo submitted

at 7700 Minoru Gate. Tickets are $12.60 per person and often sell out. To register and purchase tickets, go online to Richmond.ca/Register, call

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How not to lose your mind when a loved one does SHELLEYCIVKIN

Retirement For Beginners

f you think retirement is all fun and games, let me assure you it’s not. Especially if you have an older parent whose health is failing. As the daughter of a 92-year-old mother with advanced dementia, I can tell you that the strains and stresses of dealing with my mother’s disease are significant. Not that I begrudge her that — not at all. But it’s an emotionally trying time, and I feel like I’m losing her by teaspoonfuls. I’m in good company, though, since I see lots of other 50 and 60-something-yearold daughters and sons (mostly daughters though) tending to their parents at the care home. We try and hide our embarrassment when our parent comes out of their room halfdressed, or screams “You bitch!” at the care aids, or bites the nurse as she’s trying to give her medication. We know it’s not our parent doing this, but rather, the dementia that’s causing their odd behavior. It’s very disturbing to see these things though, especially if you’re not an expert on dementia, which most of us aren’t. On a personal note, there are those days when my mom sits in her wheelchair, slumped over, sleeping so deeply that I can’t rouse her. And I cry. Those times when I visit her and she’s unresponsive or looks more frail than usual, I ask myself if this is the last time

I’ll see her. I try and steel myself for the worst, but it still undoes me. It’s hard to be unemotional when the highs are so high and the lows are so low. And yes, there are highs. Like when my mom eats her whole meal by herself. Or strings a coherent sentence together. Or she says “I love you, too.” I got a book called When Someone You Know Has Dementia by June Andrews, and it’s full of really practical, sensible information and advice for caregivers and family members. For instance, it explains that depth perception is often affected in people with dementia. And that dehydration can cause urinary tract infections. The author covers a range of issues and how to handle them sensitively. She also addresses those hard decisions that families have to make, such as DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) orders, tube-feeding, and end-of-life pain management. Information doesn’t make it any less painful watching my mom become a stranger who babbles and doesn’t understand even the simplest questions. Thank goodness for her moments of clarity, like when I got back from a two-week vacation and her first words were: “Where were you?” Like retirement, dementia is a journey. Expect the unexpected. And be grateful for each day you have. Shelley Civkin is a retired communications officer with the Richmond Public Library

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Passage fuels explorer’s nature CHRISTINEMcCREA Book Review

n Midas hosted its Drive Out Hunger event on July 23 to raise money for the Richmond Food Bank. With a donation to the bank, Midas offered customers 50 per cent off oil change services. Photo submitted

hen Kathleen Winter is offered a chance to journey through the relatively unknown waters of the Northwest Passage, she responds truthfully, “My bags are already packed.” As a writer, Winter is always ready to embark on a journey and she’s fascinated by the mysteries of the Arctic. In her memoir, Boundless, she is joined by researchers, scientists, musicians, artists and members of the Inuit community, learning from each other as they travel to this legendary place. Winter uses the voyage to revisit and release the ghosts of her past. Her explorations mix with biography as we learn about her life. She takes us through the death of her first husband, to whom she said farewell with a Viking funeral; she took all of his belongings out to sea in a raft and lit them on fire, all the while circling the raft

in a rowboat and watching this closed chapter of her life burn behind her. As she travels, Winter also explores the idea of “belonging,” questioning whether a person can really belong to a land or culture outside the borders of one’s birth. As the Arctic landscape deteriorates, she wonders how this impacts the Inuit who call this land home. There is an element of the spiritual to her voyage, but the physical beauty she describes is striking. Winter’s ship travels past the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier, “greatest mother of ice in the northern hemisphere.” She is often overcome by the purple, gold and white scenery, and scrutinizes lichen, tiny flowers, and Inuit art and artifacts. But the Northwest Passage itself, Winter realizes, is a colonial construct. “Northwest from where?” she asks. Her Inuit companions assure her that no one

who lives in the north calls it the Northwest Passage, and Winter attempts to deconstruct her own colonial ideals in order to see the Arctic lands with new eyes. Winter learns much from her Inuit companions, who act as cultural guides as well as gun bearers, essential for the passengers’ protection in polar bear country. An unexpected detour has tthese visitors following the p path of the doomed Franklin expedition. The realization that these Arctic waters are still, to some degree, uncharted, gives the sense that these travelers are truly explorers. Boundless is non-fiction but highly readable. Those who love travel will especially enjoy it. For other reading suggestions visit Richmond Public Library’s website at YourLibrary.ca/GoodBooks. Christine McCrea is a librarian at Richmond Public Library

Environmental Assessment of the Proposed George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project

Open House and Invitation to Comment The British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (Ministry) is proposing to replace the George Massey Tunnel with a new bridge, improve Highway 99 from Bridgeport Road in Richmond to Highway 91 in Delta, and replace interchanges at Westminster Highway, Steveston Highway and Highway 17A (proposed Project). The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act. The Ministry has now submitted its application (Application) to obtain an Environmental Assessment Certificate, which is required before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. There are 60 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the Application. The comment period will begin on August 3, 2016, and end on October 3, 2016. To provide information about the Application, and to receive comments from the public, the Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) invites the public to attend three Open Houses: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Delta Town and Country Inn 6005 Highway 17A (at Highway 99), Delta, B.C. Tuesday, September 13, 2016 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sandman Signature Hotel Vancouver Airport 10251 St. Edwards Drive, Richmond, B.C. Wednesday, September 14, 2016 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Delta Town and Country Inn 6005 Highway 17A (at Highway 99), Delta, B.C.

All comments received during this comment period in relation to the Application will be considered. The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process. EAO also accepts public comments through the following ways: • By Online Form at: http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca/pcp/index.html • By Mail: Michael Shepard Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, B.C. V8W 9V1 • By Fax: Fax: 250 387-0230 An electronic copy of the Application and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca Copies of the Application will also be available for viewing at: • All Municipal Libraries in the City of Richmond • All Municipal Libraries in the Corporation of Delta • Ministry’s Project Office, 2030-11662 Steveston Highway (Ironwood Plaza), Richmond For more information about the proposed Project, visit: masseytunnel.ca

NOTE: All submissions received by EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to the EAO web site.

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n The Children’s Wish Foundation got a boost from the World Financial Group, which helped organize a fundraising barbecue Saturday at King George Park. The foundation assists those between three and 17 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness or serious genetic or neurological disorder. Photos by Gord Goble/Special to the News

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ocal teams should be in gold medal contention when Richmond City Baseball host a pair of B.C. Minor Championships this coming long weekend. Minoru Park’s Latrace Field will be home to the eight-team Midget AAA (U18) Championships which start on Friday and wrap-up on B.C. Day with the semi-finals and gold medal game. At R.C. Palmer, 10-year-olds will be getting their first taste of championship ball at the Mosquito A tournament. It, too, will start on Friday and conclude on Sunday. The Midget AAA Chuckers have enjoyed an impressive regular season with a 2212 record and will be one of the teams to beat. With B.C. Minor now offering a higher tier College Prep League at this age level, Richmond decided to stay put with a relatively young team. “Only two players from this group will be graduating,” said RCBA president John Braaten. “We have been a top five teams for the last few years but we wanted to take it slow and do it right.” Braaten has interest in both championships well beyond his executive duties. His son plays on the Midget Chuckers and he happens to coach the Mosquito A team that owns a solid 7-2 record in qualifying play. It marks the second straight year Richmond City has stepped up to host two

n Local baseball diamonds will be busy hosting a pair of provincial tournaments this coming long weekend as Richmond City Baseball steps up to the plate in an effort to provide the sport with increased exposure. Photo submitted

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B.C. Minor Championships. Last season, the Midget AA took place at Latrace and the Bantam AA at Blundell. This time, there is even more preparation work involved with the Mosquito tourney being held at Blundell, the home to Richmond Boys Fastball. B.C. Minor requires two fields to host 10-team championships which takes RCBA’s usual home for this age group — Gibbons Park — out of the equation. Work on Palmer actually began a couple of weeks ago with pitching mounds having to be built on both diamonds. “(Boys fastpitch) has allowed us to come and we are getting to use their equipment and concession too,” Braaten said. “We have a lot of alumni that come back and help and parents that come out of the woodwork too to support us. With the two tournaments, we will have a lot of parents going back and forth to help out the parent group at each park.” Despite the work and volunteer hours required over a long weekend, Braaten added it’s important for the sport’s profile in the city to host major events. RCBA also hosted a recent midget age ID camp at Latrace for college scouts. “This is another big weekend for Richmond Baseball,” he said. “We are trying to bring the sport back by hosting provincials, all-stars and ID camps. We want to build more community awareness.”

CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTIAN CHURCH

www.cccc-richmondbc.com COME AND JOIN US IN OUR CELEBRATION OF REDEMPTION!

Worship Service.....12:20 p.m. Sunday School.....2:00 p.m. 8151 Bennett Road, Richmond • 604-271-6491

LIVING TRUTH BAPTIST CHURCH 3720 Broadway Street, Richmond BC We are a multicultural Christian Faith Community Join us in our Worship Service.....2:00 p.m. Sunday School and Fellowship Follows Pastor: Joe De Guzman.....778-997-5673

ST. ANNE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH- STEVESTON

STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH

Our multicultural community welcomes you to worship 4071 Francis Road, Richmond BC Sunday 8:30 am Eucharist, 10:00 am Family Eucharist with Church School Wednesday 10:00 am Eucharist with Bible Study at 11:00 am The Reverend Brian Vickers, Rector www.stannessteveston.ca • 604-277-9626

3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.) Please join10am us at Worship 10am Sunday, 2015School Please join us for ServiceJuly and19, Sunday with Service Rev. Brenda Miller School for Worship and Sunday 604-277-0508 • www.stevestonunitedchurch.ca A caring and friendly village church

Fujian Evangelical Church

Richmond United Church

welcomes you to Sunday Worship Services • English Services: 9:00 & 10:45 a.m. • Mandarin Service: 9:00 a.m. • Minnanese Service: 10:45 a.m. 12200 Blundell Road, Richmond, B.C., V6W 1B3 Phone 604-273-2757 • www.fujianevangelical.org

8711 Cambie Rd. (near Garden City Rd.) 604-278-5622 Come for 10am Sunday Worship and Children’s Sunday School and after-service coffee and fellowship.

Rev. Dr. Warren McKinnon Founded 1888. Richmond’s Oldest Church

To advertise in the Church Directory, please call 604-249-3335.

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EDUCATION

OBITUARIES

NEW CAREER IN EDUCATION? Richmond Continuing Education is starting a part time program for adults who are interested in a career in education. REAP, Richmond Education Assistant Program, will enable you to work with Kindergarten to Grade 12 students with physical, behavioral, sensory and learning needs in schools. REAP will open the door to job opportunities in this challenging and fulfilling career field in education. Students in the Part Time REAP will study two evenings per week and Saturdays from January 2017 through to December 2017.There will be no classes in July and August 2017. Come to the FREE INFORMATION SESSION on Thursday, August 11, 2016 from 8 - 9 pm. Space is limited so register early! Register online www.RichmondCE.ca or phone 604.668.6123

MAGOWAN, Kenneth Graeme August 28, 1928 – June 18, 2016 Beloved father of Leslie, David (Tracey) and Steven (Kelly), and grandfather of Cregg, Christopher, Matthew, in B.C. and Catherine (Spy DenommeWelch), David and Victoria (and great-grandson Noah) in Ontario. Also survived by former spouse, Elsie, and niece Rhyan Birch. Kenneth taught in Windsor at John Campbell Elementary School, Lowe Tech and Herman Collegiate. Kenneth touched many lives after he moved to B.C. to help raise his grandchildren.

EMPLOYMENT general employment

Many thanks to the very special medical and care staff at Rosewood Manor and Richmond Hospital in Richmond B.C. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. Condolences can be left at www.classiccremation.ca/kenneth-graeme-magowan

SUTHERLAND, Arnold W. June 21, 1945 − June 9, 2016

Arnold passed away in the hospital with his wife and daughter at his side. He was much loved and will be greatly missed. A loving father and husband, his current delight was his little grandson Sammy. He was looking forward to taking him fishing as he did with his own children. Funeral services to be held in Saskatchewan. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer society or the Heart and Lung association. For further information contact springrose@shaw.ca

COMMUNITY

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Our Cat Named Domino is Missing. Can You Please Help Us! He is 10−12 years old, friendly, short hair, black in colour with white chest & belly and bits of white on each paw. He has a stubby, crooked tail which makes him easy to identify. Call Jamie: 604−861−7164 jsimpson@dccnt.com

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antiques All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions. Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers. Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss of damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections of changes will be made in the next available issue. The Richmond News will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration. For best results please check your ad for accuracy the first day it appears. Refunds made only after 7 business days notice!

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