Richmond News October 5 2016 by Richmond News

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2016 n Steve Smith, a Kwakwaka’waku artist born and raised in Vancouver, helps celebrate Richmond`s Culture Days in front of BIll Reid’s iconic sculpture, the Jade Canoe, at YVR, while painting a paddle destined for a Gastown gallery. Photo by Gord Goble/Special to the News

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NEWS: Jannez Logan, 28, reported missing since Sept. 28 3

Raising flag raises ire Celebrating symbols of China angers those persecuted by regime GRAEMEWOOD

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teveston-Richmond East MP Joe Peschisolido says he regrets wearing a communist red scarf during a community event last Friday, that included the raising of a Chinese flag at Vancouver City Hall, to celebrate the 67th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. “If I had to do it over again, I wouldn’t have worn the red scarf,” said Peschisolido. “I didn’t realize it had the commendations on the Cultural Revolution and persecution that it did.”

However, Peschisolido remains steadfast in the belief that celebrating other national independence days in Canada is important for fostering dialogue with those countries and the recent immigrants who came from them, regardless of their internal politics and geopolitical situation. The event was reportedly organized by the Canadian Alliance of Chinese Associations, whose members told Peschisolido to wear the scarf. The group has been criticized in the past by anti-communist Chinese-Canadians, most recently represented, in part, by Louis Huang of the grassroots group The Alliance of the Guard of Canadian Values. Huang called the flag-raising a “farce,” adding that the “Chinese communist govern-

ment has successfully expanded their influence in Canada in the last decade, not only in our government organizations, but also in the hundreds of Chinese associations in Canada. Their influence has threatened the foundation of our freedom and democracy, the loyalty to our country and our national security.” Huang called out a similar celebration in Richmond last month that praised the life of the founder of China’s communist regime, Chairman Mao Zedong. Former COPE mayoral candidate Meena Wong took to Facebook to shame the flagraising event. See Flag page 3

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Harvest reaps another permit Waste plant has four years to get stench under control Graeme Wood

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arvest Power now has almost four years to get its pungent odours under control, after Metro Vancouver granted the compost facility a new permit with more stringent conditions late last week. Mayor Malcolm Brodie took the news with cautious optimism. “I am not at all satisfied at this point but I’m willing to work with Metro Vancouver and our staff and Harvest Power to hopefully measure the improvement,” said Brodie. The new permit runs until April, 2020 and the waste-to-energy company will need to comply with new enforcement and monitoring measures, following numerous complaints from Richmondites that compost smells have wafted into their daily life, thus impacting liveability and, potentially, their health. “It’s going to take a while to remedy the situation,” admitted Brodie. The east Richmond facility will face fewer opportunities in which it will be allowed to produce odours without penalty. For instance, in 2017, smells may be

n CEO says Harvest Power will invest millions of dollars to upgrade the facility, which has been the subject of numerous complaints. CBC.ca photo

detected within five kilometres, twice a week. By 2019, smells may be detected within just three kilometres, once a week. The permit doesn’t spell out what kind of penalties the company could face, however it may be ordered to stop taking in more waste, thus impacting its revenue stream. Exactly how it will be determined if Harvest is the culprit of odours in the air has been a point of contention in the past. In order to determine whether the smell is from Harvest Power, Metro’s district director Ray Robb will depend on written

reports from the company, wind direction at the time of the smell and the odours described by the complainants. Brodie said it is obvious when the facility is emitting foul odours, despite the company claiming it is but one of many odour emitters in the region (Richmond is surrounded by three wastewater treatment facilities). “I’m satisfied that the vast majority, the vast majority of what we smell in terms of the daily odours is from Harvest Power,” said Brodie. Harvest must present Metro with a detailed annual report

of total discharges of sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides and total volatile organic compounds. It’s also bound to write quarterly updates on issues such as testing, compost levels and facility upgrades. Harvest will be forced to reduce its compost piles by half, to allow more oxygen into the soil so odours don’t fester. However, there appears to be no immediate plans to move the facility indoors, build bioscrubbers or have Harvest build a smoke (odour) stack to disperse the smells, such as that at a new compost facility in Surrey. In a statement, Harvest Power’s CEO Chris Kasper said the company plans to spend millions of dollars on facility upgrades. “We heard loud and clear that the public expects us to do better,” added Kasper. “And we’re committed to address their concerns. Now that we have the permit, we can focus our efforts and investments to deal with the issues that have been raised.” Harvest Power serves Metro Vancouver’s goal of eliminating organic waste from the landfill. The company creates compost and turns bio-gas into electricity for revenue.

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olice are asking the public for help in finding a missing 28-year-old woman who was last seen in Richmond. Jannez Logan was reported missing on Sunday, Oct. 2 but has not been seen n Jannez Logan has not since Sept. been seen since Sept. 28. 28 in RichPhoto submitted. mond. She is described as being Caucasian, five feet, four inches tall, thinly built and weighing 110 pounds. Logan has light brown hair, brown eyes and a fair complexion. She was last seen wearing a black tank top, grey leggings and beige, suede boots. Her vehicle, a black 2002 Honda Civic four-door with British Columbia licence plate DC5 74B is also outstanding. “Jannez’s family, friends, and police are concerned for her well-being,” said Richmond RCMP’s Cpl. Dennis Hwang. “Anyone with information as to her whereabouts is urged to contact their local police immediately.”

Flag distinct from government of the day: MP He said he’s gone to many national celebra“My family and I suffered tions, including an estiMy family and I suffered greatly under the five-star mated dozen or so, related greatly under the five-star national flag. During the to China. infamous Chinese Cultural Notably, Vancouver has national flag. During the Revolution, the red guards raised other national flags infamous Chinese Cultural wearing red scarves came before, to mark special into our home and took terest groups. Vancouver’s Revolution, the red guards everything valuable. They acting mayor Kerry Jang abused my aging grandwearing red scarves came to said the controversy was mother and threatened my steeped in racism. our home and took everyparents,” said Wong, who Peschisolido said he called for an apology from didn’t think opposition to thing valuable. Vancouver city council. the flag ceremony was rac– Meena Wong Peschisolido said it is ist. He acknowledged that important to differentiate Canadian-Sino relations a national flag from the are “very complicated.” politics of the government of the day, because When asked to what extent Canada should “governments change.” He said the flag-raisbe dealing with external politics of other naing was important for the “fiercely Canadian” tions, Peschisolido said it is better to engage ethnic Chinese people who attended the than to not. event to “celebrate their background.” With regards to China, “the issue of geopoliFrom page 1

tics has a huge play . . . and Notably, China’s that spills over on people. Consul General “There are people who in Vancouver, Liu say you shouldn’t deal with Fei, has openly them. I disagree with that nocriticized the tion,” said Peschisolido, who provincial governclaimed he spoke to China’s ment’s tax on ongoing human rights violaforeign home tions and freedom of speech buyers. concerns in his speech at the Liu recently ceremony. hosted Mayor “The overarching issue is, Malcolm Brodie aand Vancouver’s you can’t close your eyes and n MP Joe Peschisolido (left) regrets not deal with it,” he added, mayor Gregor Robwearing scarf symbolic of China’s Cultural citing a number of issues ertson at an event Revolution. Twitter photo whereby Chinese politics is to celebrate Mao’s impacting the municipality of Richmond spefounding of the Republic. cifically, such as the purchasing of property Brodie said it was important to attend by Chinese nationals for investment purposes. such an event, granted the demographics in “I believe a house is a home,” said PeschiRichmond. solido. The City of Richmond raises The PhilipBut, “you don’t want to stop investment in pines flag annually at the request of a special jobs and the economy,” he added. interest group.

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he federal government has taken steps to buffer itself and prospective homeowners from a collapse in the real estate market, as well as to tighten up enforcement of capital gains tax exemptions. The measures, announced Monday, are targeted towards hot markets in Vancouver and Toronto fuelled by speculative foreign investors — the majority of which come from China, a country experiencing an immense outflow of capital — and over-leveraged firsttime homebuyers. In the Lower Mainland a new tax on foreign homebuyers introduced Aug. 1 appears to have slowed home sales, but prices remain stable, for now, according to the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board. Tom Davidoff, director of UBC Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate, said the steps announced by federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau to apply higher “stress tests” on new mortgages will likely impact demand on the lower end of the market, as lower-income earners will qualify for smaller loans. Meanwhile, new measures requiring residents to declare their disposition of primary residences (which are exempt from capital gains taxes) to the Canada Revenue Agency, could impact the higher end of the market, said Davidoff. The new declaration requirement is important because, should a person declare a

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City throws $50,000 into homeless fund GRAEMEWOOD Staff Reporter

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he City of Richmond has decided to contribute $50,000 to help form a centralized housing database and fund a homelessness liaison to work with a yet-tobe-contracted non-profit organization that will manage outreach efforts in the community. De Whalen, chair of the Richmond Poverty Response Committee, said the new money is a “really good start,” however she reminded city councillors at a meeting Monday that a housing provider, least to mention housing, has yet to be found. Meanwhile, councillors continued to question the provincial government’s role, or lack thereof, in curtailing the growing number of homeless people in Richmond. “Where is the province on this? You can’t keep burying your head in the sand,” said Coun. Bill McNulty. Mayor Malcolm Brodie, long a believer that the city should play a limited role in assisting social service agencies that fall under the provincial government’s housing mandate, responded to McNulty, saying a different “attitude” was needed. Instead of chiding the government, now, in the wake of a budget surplus, is the time to ask for funding, said Brodie.

In a report to council, Richmond’s Affordable Housing Coordinator Joyce Rautenberg, outlined the various problems that exist today. For one, Richmond has no shelter beds for women and children, something Coun. Chak Au called a “shame.” Meanwhile, the city’s only homeless shelter for men, run by the Salvation Army, needs a new home, as its leased property was sold for redevelopment. The city’s only drop-in centre at St.Alban Anglican Church shut down in August, leaving no central hub for homeless and at-risk individuals to access resources and support networks. Furthermore, those networks are increasingly having to deal with housing problems. For instance, Chimo, a crisis services organization, will be running the extremeweather shelter this winter, after church staff and volunteers became overburdened. Turning Point Recovery Society is presumably opening a new drop-in centre with a new $100,000 per-year grant, over the next three years, from the provincial government. However, there appears to be no set time for reopening. Chimo is currently turning away approximately 30 women every month seeking shelter, noted the report. The men’s shelter turns away about 60 people monthly, as well. Rautenberg noted Richmond’s vacancy

n Homeless people in Richmond, such as Mike Novacluse, pictured left with Chimo outreach worker Hugh Frieberg, may benefit, in the long run, from the help now being given by the City of Richmond. File photo

rate has been under one per cent over the past year. Whalen called on council to build more rental developments by providing incentives to developers. Last year, no such housing was created in Richmond. There appeared to be no indication from Rautenberg that the city would be providing land to establish a new shelter, be it for men or women, or both. The city has responded to requests from St. Alban’s parishioners in allowing Brig-

house Park to be the new site of a Friday afternoon meal program. The new funding, a one-year pilot program at the moment, should assist agencies in collaborating with one another on housing matters, noted Rautenberg. “This could alleviate the pressure that local service providers are facing with an increased case management load due to the volume of clients in crisis and with complex needs,” she wrote. Outreach workers have 120 open files on homeless people in the city’s streets.

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hen police arrived at Richmond Centre late Thursday afternoon (Sept. 29), they found two young men undressing themselves while pouring milk into their eyes. They had been pepper sprayed, forcing the evacuation of part of the mall. Richmond RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Dennis Hwang said, via a news release, that charges are pending in a case that involves three male and one female suspects, ages 18 years or under, after Mounties apprehended the foursome and seized a pepper spray canister from one of them, following the incident. Shortly after 4 p.m., it’s believed the two young men, aged 22 and 23, were doused by pepper spray by one of the youth after the two groups were involved in an altercation. After the spraying, both groups fled the scene, prior to police arrival, said Hwang. “The dispersal of the

City Scene Richmond Needs a New Hospital Tower Now By Malcolm Brodie Mayor There’s a growing emergency at Richmond Hospital. The main Acute Care hospital tower is totally inadequate to meet the needs of our growing community – and is not likely to withstand a significant earthquake. To assure the safety of families in Richmond, we need a replacement now. Since 1966, the Richmond Hospital has dutifully taken care of the medical needs of so many residents. From the Maternity Ward to Palliative Care, our families have turned to this facility – and its wonderfully caring, competent staff – for an endless variety of medical needs. Over time, this hospital has been the lifeline on which we have counted as the foundation of good health. Unfortunately, our existing hospital tower is 50 years old and is deteriorating after giving us such great service – while it houses half of the hospital’s acute care beds and all of its operating rooms. The existing tower needs to be replaced: • It’s inadequate – the number of acute care beds is now stretched to the limit. What will be our future with Richmond’s growing and aging population? • It’s unsafe – the tower may well collapse in an earthquake when we need it most. • It’s falling apart – the original tower has reached the end of its life-cycle. The electrical system lacks capacity. There are a myriad of problems with the building envelope, the plumbing system and the HVAC system. Band-aid solutions are no longer enough. City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000

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• It’s time is past – our population has quadrupled since the original tower opened in 1966. Richmond has the fastestgrowing seniors’ population in BC. Our residents lead Canada in average life expectancy. We need to be able to provide hospital services to those in need. • It’s obsolete – Richmond has many highly-skilled medical teams wanting to use the latest medical technology to benefit the patients. Yet this cannot be accommodated in such cramped quarters. A new tower will provide patient rooms designed to reduce infections and promote more comfortable healing. New state-of-the-art operating rooms will increase efficiency, safety and patient prognosis. The new tower especially needs to have more capacity to handle our growing population.

n Part of Richmond Centre had to be evacuated last week following an incident when two men were pepper sprayed. File photo

pepper spray in a confined space caused several shops and patrons to be evacuated until the area became free of contamination. Police assisted mall security personnel in the evacuation,” said Hwang. The men were located by officers near the northeast corner of the mall after screams were overheard emanating from the area. “Officers observed the males in a state of undress, yelling, and pouring copious amounts of milk into their eyes,” said

Aberdeen architect dies R enowned Vancouver architect Bing Thom, famous for designing buildings around the world, including Richmond's Aberdeen Centre, has died at age 75, his firm announced Tuesday. Thom suffered a brain aneurysm Tuesday while on a trip to Hong Kong, and died in the afternoon, according to a statement by Bing Thom Architects. His wife of 50 years, Bonnie Thom, was by his side. Thom is also known for UBC’s Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, the Central

As Richmond residents have waited for their turn for years, the time for replacement is now! Delays will only increase the capital cost and make the problem worse. Unfortunately, the only commitment the community has received to-date is a promise to study the issue. The time for examination is over as the need for a new hospital tower is clear. The Richmond Hospital Foundation has already stepped up with a significant financial commitment from the community. It’s time for the Province to confirm its financial support. The Ministry of Health and Vancouver Coastal Health know about the seriousness of this issue. We need your help – please let the Premier, the Minister of Health, your Richmond MLAs and Vancouver Coastal Health know that the people of Richmond need the government’s firm promise to fund immediate construction of this badly-needed health facility.

Hwang. Notably, after being treated by paramedics, the victims, who suffered no other serious injuries, were uncooperative with police, according to Hwang. Meanwhile, at around 5 p.m. a patrol officer spotted several people matching the descriptions of the suspects in the vicinity of Richmond City Hall, not far from the mall. Four people were arrested, said Hwang. It remains to be seen if, or how many, charges will be laid.

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our areas of Richmond are being targeted as a test case for a Metro Vancouver campaign to tackle grease clogging up the region’s sewer system. With Richmond having some of the worst incidents of grease build-up in recent years, Metro Vancouver will use the next eight weeks to “educate” residents and businesses about how to properly dispose of their kitchen oils and grease during the pilot launch of the “Wipe it, Green Bin it” campaign. Around $2 million is spent every year by the region to deal with “fatbergs” — created when grease goes down the drain and binds with wipes and other debris, quickly hardening into a congealed, gluey mass — that are ruining plumbing and sewers in Richmond. To combat the growing glut of grease in Richmond’s sewers, Metro Vancouver will be targeting the city with advertising on public transit and online, as well as face-to-face outreach at supermarkets. The regional authority will also be working closely with the BC Restaurant Association in order to ascertain what practices its Richmond members have in place to deal with grease and what barriers they have for stopping the grease getting into the system. Metro Vancouver will also be distributing to restaurants outreach materials — so they are clear on the requirements on how grease should be handled — as well as conducting focus groups in Richmond with

n Grease poured down the sink and into drains from homes and restaurants can cause serious issues in the sewer system. Photo submitted

local restaurants, to further test out the tools that are in place to stop the grease getting into the sewers. “Many people are unaware that putting grease down the drain can cause big problems, not only for their own plumbing systems but also for our municipal sewers,” said Darrell Mussatto, chair of Metro Vancouver’s utilities committee. “Incorrect disposal clogs sewers, causes overflows into the environment and costs us $2 million annually in repairs.” An easy way to wipe up grease, oils and fats is with a paper towel and then place it in your green bin. Nearly all homes and food service businesses in Metro Vancouver now have organics recycling programs that accept oil and grease. Large volumes of oil from deep fryers must be collected and taken to specialized recycling depots. Visit Metro Vancouver Recycles online to find the nearest location. The “Wipe it, Green Bin it” campaign will also feature public tours of the

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School safety is paramount, say MLAs Dear Editor, Re: “MLAs should stand up or step down,” Letters, Sept. 28. We hope to address and clarify a few points with respect to Ms. Nowitsky’s letter to the editor. Over the years, we have visited numerous public schools in Richmond. We have talked to students, teachers and parents, and understand how important it is to ensure our children’s learning environment is safe and secured. That is why our government has launched the seismic mitigation program to make schools safer in the event of an earthquake. So far, the province has spent $1.12 billion through the Seismic Mitigation Program to complete 155 high-risk seismic projects throughout British Columbia, which includes three public schools in the Richmond School District. They are the Garden City elementary school, Samuel Brighouse elementary school and Steveston–London secondary school. The province also provided a letter to the Richmond School District on May 24, 2016 requesting the school district complete the project definition reports for both Hugh Boyd secondary and Cook elementary in order to advance work on both those schools. This work is critical to defining the scope and costs to allow for funding consideration and future approval. We understand the school district is working hard to advance this work. We also currently have another $560 million allocated for high-risk seismic projects in our three-year capital plan. Our Seismic Mitigation Program is globally recognized and will ensure all high-risk schools are upgraded or replaced. The money is available to all high-risk schools and the pace of projects is largely dependent on how quickly and efficiently local school boards map out their priorities and deliver on upgrades. We want to ensure our constituents that funding is available for all high-risk schools in B.C., which include those in Richmond. The safety of students and staff is paramount. Our government will continue to make sure this program delivers as many seismic upgrades as soon as possible. Teresa Wat, Linda Reid and John Yap MLAs for Richmond Centre, Richmond East and Richmond-Steveston

n Parents rallied at Dixon elementary school last week to show their concern over the possible closure of their children’s school. File photo

Schoolclosureunacceptable Dear Editor, Re: “District juggles flip flopping Ministry, angry parents,” News, Sept. 30. I wanted to clarify a few points from your article. While having schools within walking distance is an important concern (and the bigger conversation is what that symbolizes — the fact that neighbourhood schools are important to the community) we have had much larger concerns with the proposition of Dixon closing. Were the (Richmond School) Board to close Dixon, some of our children will be sent to a school that is fully H1 (most vulnerable) in its seismic rating. Dixon has one wing that is rated H2 — the rest of our school has L or M for ratings: this means that, with the exception of the one wing (and it is not the highest risk for structural failure), the rest of our school does not even fall on the list of needing remediation. The choice between placing children in an H1 school or keeping them in a far safer school should not even come up. The rest of our children will be sent to a school that CANNOT accommodate them, necessitating four portables on the grounds and a school population of 572 (130 per cent enrolment). To make it more challenging, this poor school has already been expanded once: the gym cannot accommodate all the children at the same time now,

never mind if they have to take in all our kids. The computer lab and library are built for 300 kids, meaning all children would lose time in those areas. Students from both schools will also lose time for core curriculum learning — something prioritized in the new curriculum. Let’s not even touch on the fact that our teachers are going into the third year of working with the new curriculum goal of creating connections with the wider community, enabling students to build on their learning and knowledge of the greater world in which they live. We are being asked to accept that sending some of our children to a significantly less safe school, and others to a school that will be massively over enrolled, require portables and impact their learning and resource time. We are being asked to accept that our children must lose much with absolutely no surety that it will have any real impact on the district. That is what the 500 people (350 chairs, 150-plus standing — our counter couldn’t accurately see outside the doorways where more were standing, so we only can account for the 150 standing) were at our school to argue on Tuesday. And we will continue to do so. Megan Riter parent and Co-chair Dixon PAC

MLAs urged to upgrade schools now Open letter to MLA John Yap, I voted for you and the (B.C.) Liberal Party last election. I voted expecting that you would lead and represent the Richmond-Steveston constituency. So far, you have failed. At the time when Richmond schools need you most, you have been conspicuously absent. Where were you at the long range facilities planning open houses? Where were you at either of the rallies organized by Richmond Schools Stand United? You were invited. Where were you or any MLAs at the three recent Richmond School Board meetings held at the locations of the three Richmond schools proposed for closure?

So many times in recent weeks I’ve asked, “Where’s John Yap?” And why are our children being deprived of sustainable funding for quality education? Year after year, more costs are downloaded upon the school districts with no additional funding: rising BC Hydro, increases to MSP, unfunded salary increases, carbon credits, mandated improved network costs. This is unacceptable. The per student funding model does not work and must be scrapped — your own government has said so. What’s worse? Dozens of schools and thousands of children are at risk in the event of an earth-

quake — an earthquake which experts say will come soon. We cannot delay in upgrading these schools to be safe. We cannot use my children as pawns in some game! The government must fund seismic upgrades now — no strings attached. You are in a unique position among MLAs as you sit on the select standing committee on finance and government services. You have a say in this government’s fiscal priorities. Children and education must be a priority. It’s not too late. The time is now to take the lead. Step up and show the leadership for which you were elected. Chris Dyck Parent, J.G. Diefenbaker Elementary

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Open letter to Richmond city council, We are suffering here in Steveston with the foul stink of the compost facility. Please fix it as soon as is possible — it is dreadful, it wakes us up at night and it’s almost constant now. It never lets up. I don’t want to open the windows to let the smell in. I shouldn’t have to suffer this stink. Mayor Brodie, please fix it — sooner, rather than later! Patti Gallacher Steveston

Thanking our teachers Dea Editor, The Richmond Board of Education would like to recognize World Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5 and thank all teachers within our district for the tremendous contributions they make every day. Students in the Richmond School District achieve some of the highest graduation rates in B.C. and this is largely due to the quality of our teachers. Our teachers provide quality education and sustainable development by supporting students and delivering guidance, mentorship and inspiration. They dedicate a great deal of time collaborating with administrators and support staff, as well as parents. This dedication is appreciated and we want to thank teachers for making Richmond public schools a great place to learn. Debbie Tablotney Chairperson On behalf of the Board of Education (Richmond)

Show respect to Canada Dear Editor, Re: “Canadian values lacking in some speculators,” Letters, Sept. 16. The letter writtern by Rustom Dubash was very well said and true to the point. I cannot help to think that all levels of government — municipal, provincial and federal — are showing signs of doing something about the amount of international money coming into the country now, given the public’s outcry. The current smoke screen is a disgrace to all Canadians who actually contribute diligently to make a better Canada, only to be robbed by some foreigners and their socalled dirty money and schemes. All levels of government are definitely reaping the benefits from the developers and realtors with the “you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours” attitude. Has anyone noticed the increase of foreign exchange outlets popping up everywhere within the city? All levels of government need to close all loopholes and create a report system for money coming in, including from all financial institutions. Tapping into land titles and income tax filings is the way forward and should have been done years ago, although it’s never too late. I am Chinese and I urge all foreigners, including new immigrants, to show respect to Canada, the country you have adopted. Cathy Low Richmond

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ominique Fortier’s novel Wonder links three different stories connected by time, fate and family… and volcanoes. We begin with Monsters and Marvels. Set in 1902 the story centres around Baptiste, a working-class black man from the island of Martinique who has never known a real family. The elites of the island persist in ignoring the warning signs of the bubbling Mount Pelee, which soon erupts, leaving Baptiste truly alone as no other survivors are found. His unique position gets him a job with the Barnum & Bailey Circus where he and the other “Phenomena” (the bearded lady, conjoined twins) are the objects of pity and astonishment. His loneliness is assuaged somewhat when he finally finds a family — as well as a passion which ends in tragedy. Throughout his journey, Baptiste cannot shake the feeling that he is still the solitary man who wanders the island. Monsters and Marvels is followed by Harmony of the Spheres, in which the intellectually self-absorbed Edward Love finds happiness when he meets Garance, a musician gifted with the ability to hear every sound in

her environment. Edward is obsessed with mathematical formulas, while Garance can often be found with her ear to the earth, listening. When they visit the ancient city of Pompeii, they immerse themselves in understanding the tragedy that incinerated a vibrant town in the midst going about its daily business. Set a century later, Love Waves depicts a modern-day romance between a Montreal dog walker and former circus performer, and the grave digger she meets on Mont Royal. Fascinated by volcanoes himself, her nameless friend is also planning a trip to Pompeii. Does her history with the circus and his interest in volcanoes connect these lovers to the first two stories? At times, each story is absorbing and Fortier is adept at describing growing romance and passion. However, very wordy descriptions abound and get somewhat tiresome. For example, high-society life figures prominently in Monsters and Marvels although it has little to do with Baptiste. Intellectual ramblings make up a big part of Edward’s life in Harmony of the Spheres, often slowing the story to a crawl. And Fortier paints a vivid picture of the forest in Love Waves; but when will the two characters fall in love already? Still, Wonder is worth reading as the heart of each story makes it worthwhile. For more popular reading suggestions visit Richmond Public Library’s website online at YourLibrary.ca/GoodBooks. Christine McCrea is a librarian at Richmond Public Library. On her bookshelf for later: The Two-Family House by Lynda Cohen Loigman.

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he number edges up every year and now includes families turning out to seek help on a day designed to connect homeless people with services they’re missing out on. The eighth annual Richmond Homeless Connect is being held on Thursday Oct. 20 at St. Alban Anglican Church and organizers are expecting an increase in the number of homeless people reaching out for clothes, shoes, a medical check-up, a haircut and a hot lunch. Since Homeless Connect started in 2009 — when 20 people showed up — more and more people have been feeling confident enough to accept the helping hand given to them on the day. However, it’s the changing demographics of the people coming through their door in October that is surprising De Whalen, one of the co-coordinators of the event. “We’ve been getting few families coming through; there were two last year, one of which was a family of four who needed translation. I think they were Asian,” said Whalen.

“We tend not to ask too many questions as we don’t want to scare them away. We want them to come out and ask for help, we don’t want them to feel they are being interrogated. “They come in looking for clothes, shoes, that sort of thing. This is a really friendly, safe place for them to come.” Fellow event co-coordinator Sandy McLeod said the age of the person turning up on Homeless Connect Day now ranges from 19 to 70, with the number of women over men increasing. “I don’t know for sure what to expect this year; I know one of the local church’s community meals attracted more than 200 people recently, so who knows; it could be an indication of the ‘at risk’ people out there,” said McLeod. In 2015, said McLeod, the ages for the men ranged from 30-72, while the women ranged from 40-54 (24 men and 18 women). “Some of these individuals were also staying in Richmond recovery homes and volunteered at the event,” she said. Although the event has several agencies See Monetary page 17

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Monetary donations best n A guest at a previous Homeless Connect event receives a flu shot. File photo

From page 16 and businesses donating their time and products, monetary donations from the public are vital for the day to provide the best support possible. “Monetary donations are best, as we sometimes get inundated with coats, which we end up having to scramble to find somewhere to store for the winter,” said Whalen. “And if we have the money, we can go out and purchase food for the lunch and the clothes we think people will need. We can get good discounts when we have some buying power.” Homeless Connect Day kicks off 9 a.m.

with a pancake breakfast, followed with access to direct services, such as haircuts, clothing, meals and healthcare, as well as information and referral to services that can be accessed year round. The Homeless Connect planning committee is also asking Richmond residents to give a little extra this year so that donations can be forwarded on to the year-round services that do not have regular funding — such as outreach services, life skills counselling, community education and the extreme weather shelter. If you can help: Send monetary donations c/o Richmond Food Bank Society, 1005800 Cedarbridge Way, Richmond. Make cheques payable to Homeless Connect.

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Ask A Professional I suffer from chronic constipation. Q: What would you recommend?

Rob, I have a single lever, kitchen Q: Hifaucet. It doesn’t leak or anything.

However, the cold water runs smooth and fast but when I switch it over to hot, it runs very slow, with low pressure. Can I fix it myself or do I need to replace the whole faucet? Connor - Steveston

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Many people suffer from chronic constipation, consisting of either dry stool or an inability to go on a consistent basis. Although over-the-counter laxatives may work temporarily, they generally do not solve the underlying issues related to constipation. This is because chronic constipation is often related to SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, which is related to an abnormal composition of bacteria in the small and large intestines. As a result, treatment for chronic constipation should aim at resolving this abnormal composition. The first step to treating SIBO is by killing off any existing “bad” bacteria in the gut. This can be done with over-thecounter natural anti-infectives. I generally recommend starting with two anti-infectives, CytoMatrix Garlic Active Principles and Berberine capsules. Alongside this, I also recommend using clinical strength probiotics, often 10-15x stronger than regular drug store brands. Symptoms may start to improve in as little as two weeks, after which we reassess and change the anti-infective regimen. Total treatment generally lasts for 6 weeks. To learn more about how to treat chronic constipation, or to learn more about SIBO, visit Pharmasave Steveston Village to learn more!

is it with the Trudeau Liberals and Q: What this federal Bill C-51 spy bill?

I was in your store and looking at your banknotes and there were a lot of terms that I did not understand. What are RADARs, replacements and low numbered notes?

Every profession has its own terms they use and ours is no exception. This month I will list and explain as many of the terms used for banknotes as I can. Next month I will do the same for coins. Low numbered notes are bills with serial numbers below 500.The most expensive number is 0001 and they sell for around $1,000.00 each. For each number after that the value diminishes until about # 500 where there is no premium above the collector price of a regular note. A solid number is a note where all the numbers are the same, such as 11111, 22222 etc. Most solids in new condition also sell for $1,000.00 and up. However for Canadian notes with 7 digits in the serial number if only 6 are the same with 1 different they only retail for $20.00 approximately. RADARs are notes where the serial number reads the same forwards as backwards, such as 1234321 or 1125211. A solid is also a form of RADAR. RADARs with only 2 different numbers in the serial number are worth more than ones that have 3 or 4. Canadian notes can only have up to 4 different numbers in them but American can have 5 different. Replacement notes occur when a bill is damaged during printing. Banknotes are printed in sheets 500 deep (used to be sheets of 40, now 32) and with their numbers jumping 500 as you go across the sheet.To keep the counts in stacks consistent with the printings, a replacement note is inserted for every damaged banknote. From the 1950s up to the 1970s these replacement notes were identified by an asterisk (*) in front of the serial number prefix. In the late 1970s and 1980s an X as the third letter in the serial number prefix (ex. ABX or EBX) identified a replacement. These are all very collectable and prices are determined not only by the condition but by the prefix letters of the bill. Some prefixes are much scarcer than others. Last are Test notes. These are issued to test different papers and how they wear during circulation. For the 1954 notes, only $2 notes had test versions and their prefix are E/R, G/R and S/R. These test notes range from $35 to$10,000 dollars. For the 1972 $5 the test note prefix is RS. Note that only a specific range in these prefix’s are actual test notes. For the 1973 $1 bill all prefix’s AXA and EXA are test notes. JIM

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Some believe that the first offer is often the best offer, with the most motivated Buyer, which means you may get a higher dollar for your property. Others strongly believe that when there are competing offers, a multiple-offer situation, that some Buyers will pay a higher price and perhaps make a better offer to you. One important thing to note is that some Buyers will not go into a multiple-offer situation, ever. If that is the case, you may very well lose a Buyer or two.

I have had llings placed in my mouth to stop cavities from growing larger. How do I stop more cavities from happening?

There are risks to both options, so make sure you discuss them. Whichever way to choose, your Realtor ® will make the necessary notes in your listing to be fair to all potential Buyers. If you are not working with a Realtor ® and you need to talk about this or your real-estate options, just call Deb @ 604-328-3507.

In order for cavities to occur, there are generally 3 factors that need to present. The rst and most important is the presence of a cavity bacteria called strep mutans; the second is the source of food for these bacteria, which is sugar; and the third is a susceptible host environment. If we make some changes to each of these 3 causative factors, the incidence of future cavities is reduced.

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As a Seller, do I a) look at each incoming offer as it comes in, or b) hold-off until a certain date/time and look at all offers together (if there are multiples)? What an excellent question for your Realtor ®... there are strategies to support both options, so have this discussion with your Realtor ® before your property goes on the market for sale. Different geographic areas can work better going with a) or with b), so ask the question, and see which route your Realtor ® suggests you go.

Get informed. Bill C-51 is bad news for Canadians. Yes, we need a regulatory environment for our intelligence agencies to operating under, but let’s get it right with the Charter. And bring in qualified people who can walk the talk to do the oversight and reporting. The blind leading the blind is no way to keep tabs on our state intelligence services.

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As the President of a licensed professional investigative firm, one that specialises in the area of cyber-crime investigations, I’m always horrified when the politicos sneak in Charter breaking legislation. The Harper Conservative government got punted, in part, due to the now infamous Bill C-51 spy bill. Now the Trudeau Liberals, who also voted for this onerous legislation, are twiddling their thumbs and seriously changing this bill despite their many election promises. And the Liberal’s new parliamentary oversight committee is clue-less, claw-less and reports only to a Prime Minister who isn’t even remotely qualified either.

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The rst step is to decrease the cavity-causing bacteria by ensuring there are no current cavities in your mouth. This is done by removing the cavities with llings. If we create an alkaline (higher pH) environment in your mouth, the bacteria will starve since they need an acidic (lower pH) environment to grow. Changing what you eat and drink will effect this in a positive way, simply by reducing the amount of sugars (acidic environment) you ingest. The natural process of ageing and many medicines decrease the amount of saliva in your mouth. Saliva is naturally alkaline (higher pH) and creates a negative environment for cavity bacteria. Therefore, increasing saliva ow is benecial to your mouth. There are a few simple ways in which to win the battle against cavities. Topical uoride from toothpastes strengthens the teeth and makes it harder for bacteria to attack teeth. Flossing helps by disrupting the bacteria between teeth from forming their colonies. Using adjuncts such as xylitol lozenges/gum starves the cavity causing bacteria.

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Ask A Professional what home maintenance items need Q: toSean, be addressed in the fall? A:

lost my first upper right molar, Q: II have still have my last molar on the same

Thank you for asking. Besides buying a mini pumpkin for curb appeal, below is a checklist for you to get started!

side. Is it possible to make me a small partial just for this side?

• Roof & Gutters – Inspect the roof cover for holes, loose flashing, leaky

skylights and chimney repairs. Gutters & drains should be cleaned. Make repairs to damaged, disconnected or leaking gutters and downspouts.

Yes, these are called unilateral partials. However there are circumstances that must be observed before your practitioner can commit to fabricating your prosthetic. The remaining teeth adjacent on each side of the missing tooth/teeth must be caries (cavity) free and have no present movement. The prosthetic like all prosthetics should be checked on an annual basis for fit and function. Proper fit is of utmost importance. To prevent accidental swallowing, you must not sleep with the prosthetic Following your dental practitioners’ advice is paramount. When created properly patient’s absolutely love this type of partial. They can be made to feel similar to a bridge to your tongue. Be prepared to possibly have a clasp showing in favor of safety but clasps in most cases can be hidden. If you have any questions regarding this or any other implant or dental related subject please do not hesitate to call or make an appointment for a free consultation.

• Exterior Caulking & Vegetation – Trim all trees & vegetation away from the

siding, roofline and power lines. Call an arborist, as this can be dangerous work. Caulk and seal around windows, doors, and balconies.

• Decks & Balconies – Remove debris & vegetation from the surface. Clear drains, and test the guardrails and stairs for stability.

• Foundation Wall – Check for any visible cracks. Be sure to seal them up, to

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• Furnace/Boiler – Have your furnace or boiler serviced. Replace dirty, clogged

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Very frequently neck, shoulder, arm or hand pain can be created from compression of the nerve roots as they extend from the spinal column to various regions in the body. It is this compression of the nerve roots by misaligned vertebrae (also called subluxations) that create pain in the neck and cause tension in the associated muscles.

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Q: and a warranty? A:

What is difference between an insurance policy

The straight forward answer is: Insurance policies provide protection for items we buy from the dangers of things such as theft, fire, water damages or liabilities and often the policy has a deductible. A warranty is a contract that will generally repair, replace and or amend the services promised, in the event the product does not live up to its promise or intended use with typically no deductibles. The difference between the two is easy to understand in the basic form, however we consumers now have more and more options presented to us when buying large and even small items and services. There are newer financial products that offer a blend of the two i.e. a one year service warranty and a two year insurance policy. These come from manufacturers or 3rd party Co.’s when we are buying cars, household appliances or when a business when they are buying machinery or service contracts. So it pays to be aware of what after the purchase products come with what we pay for.

Insurance and warranties are not the same but they do come with costs for the piece of mind they provide: Do not hesitate to contact our offices if you have any questions on any insurance product.

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moisture-sensing fans. Call a professional to check the attic for mold, roof leaks, missing insulation and ventilation issues. Have all repairs or upgrades competed prior to the winter.

Q: What are Musicians earplugs?

towards healing itself, reducing symptoms such as pain and tension. Thus, if neck and shoulder tension put a kink in your day make sure you call a chiropractor to set up an evaluation to get back to wellness.

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• Ventilation, Insulation & Attic – Replace outdated bathroom fans with newer,

chiropractic help with neck pain and Q: Can shoulder tension?

Often individuals will try exercise programs, massage and/or physiotherapy to help reduce the pain or tension in the neck, but will experience only temporary relief. Chiropractors try to establish the cause of your symptoms with a thorough examination to locate vertebral subluxations. Adjustments are short amplitude thrusts given in a very specific line of drive to help re-align the spine and reduce the nerve compression.

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each user. They are designed to protect hearing without losing the richness of music or speech. Other earplugs such as foam plugs reduce sound level more in the high frequencies than in the low and mid frequencies, which makes music and speech unnatural. When you wear musicians earplugs, you can enjoy clear and natural sound quality. Musicians earplugs are not ONLY used by music professionals. They are also good for aircraft staff, dentist or dental technicians, people who attend concerts often or people who need to communicate well with others with loud background noise. There are different types of attenuator buttons to use: ER-9, ER-15 and ER-25. Please consult your hearing device specialist for better performance when ordering musicians earplugs.

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The custom of Halloween was brought to America in the 1840’s by Irish immigrants fleeing their country’s potato famine. At that time, the favourite pranks in New England included tipping over outhouses and unhinging fence posts. The Jack-O-Lantern custom apparently comes from Irish folklore as well. As the tale is told, a man named Jack, who was notorious as a drunkard and a trickster, tricked Satan into climbing a tree. Jack then carved an image of a cross in the tree’s trunk, trapping the devil up the tree. Jack made a deal with the devil that, if he would never tempt him again, he would promise to let him down the tree. According to the tale, after Jack died, he was denied entrance to Heaven because of his evil ways, but also denied access to Hell because he had tricked the devil. Instead, the devil gave him a single ember to light his way through the frigid darkness. The ember was placed inside a hollowed-out turnip to keep it glowing. The Irish originally used turnips as their “Jack’s lanterns”. But when the immigrants came to America, pumpkins were more plentiful. So the Jack-O-Lantern became a hollowed-out pumpkin, lit with an ember.

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Looking for that perfect pumpkin? Visit Richmond Country Farms (12900 Steveston Hwy.) from Oct. 8 onwards to find one that may suit the bill. Your visit to the farm includes live music, a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch, a visit with farm animals, a corn maze (weather permitting) and a delicious Spartan apple to eat. Food vendors are available on weekends. Price: $9 (weekdays, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.), $12 (weekends and holidays, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). Take some time out during the Thanksgiving Day weekend and enjoy a sip of tea at London Heritage Farm (6511 Dyke Road) on Oct. 8 and 9 from 12 – 5 p.m. The country-style tea room tables are set with tablecloths, fine bone china teacups, teapots, dessert plates, silverware and tea is served using serves London Farm’s own blend of “London

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Lady” tea, along with homemade scones, jam, butter and other baked items. Price: $12.50 per person. Taste some locally-grown goodness as Richmond Nature Park (11851 Westminster Hwy.) holds its annual cranberry sale on Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Supplied by Ocean Spray farms, the berries can be used for this weekend’s holiday feast or easily frozen for later use in baking or other treats. Revenue earned from the sale goes towards educational programs provided by the Richmond Nature Park Society. Adults aged 19 and older can learn to cook or bake with fresh local cranberries in a short, one-day class at the Richmond Nature Park (11851 Westminster Hwy.) on Oct. 8. Learn about cranberries’ numerous health benefits from registered dietician,

Jessica Wang, and take advantage of the benefits with healthy, delicious recipes. Also included is a nature walk to search for and learn about bog cranberries. All supplies are provided. Cooking with Cranberries runs from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and Baking with Cranberries goes from 1:30 – 4 p.m. Register on-line at Richmond.ca/register, or call the Nature House at 604-718-6188.

n Upcoming

Tuesday nights until Oct. 18 is farmer’s market night at Richmond’s KPU campus (8771 Lansdowne Road). From 3 – 7 p.m., the Kwantlen St. Farmers Market the free event offers all the goodness of a farmers market, with live entertainment, kids workshops, artisan foods and crafts, food trucks and chef demos using the freshest local produce. Come and sample bites from some top chefs, get cooking tips and recipes, all while sup-

n The Pumpkin Patch at Richmond Country Farms opens this Saturday for you to find that perfect pumpkin to celebrate the fall season. File photo

porting local agriculture and businesses. The market will highlight KPU’s Sustainable Agriculture and Farm School programs, education programs for new farmers to learn ecologically sensitive

agriculture practices and how to build their own agricultural businesses. Free parking, and your friendly pet on a leash is welcome. For more information, call 778-688-3663.

Ask A Professional Q: A:

If I use 1% Realty to sell my home, Q: will other Realtors® show it? A:

What is the Impact of the 15% Foreign Buyers Tax on Greater Vancouver Market

The Real Estate industry’s average percentage, of homes being sold by cooperating agents is 75%-80%.

Firstly it should be pointed out that Hong Kong implemented a 15% tax 3 years ago and the market there cooled down to a busy but steady pace.

This percentage is the SAME for 1% Realty.

Secondly, the market cooled quickly here due to a dropping demand that was happening before the tax was announced. Many residents of Vancouver during the last three to four weeks of August are on Vacation and to try to cut through the fog of how much is seasonal reduction versus how much of the slow down is tax impact related, I looked to a number of assignments booked and generated in our office on a gross basis. I compared the first week of June in terms of Appraisals booked in 2014 and then looked at the third week in August of 2014 only to see business down -10%. The same reduction showed up in 2015 but in 2016, the reduction was -25% which is clearly an impact from the post 15% Foreign Buyers tax announcement. Before we reach a conclusion, here are a few facts to consider: 1. The Vancouver housing market volumes and types of purchases were already on a 4 month slowing trend when this tax was implemented. 2. Housing markets in the Fraser Valley were already feeling the impact of increased demand over the previous 6 months – before this tax was implemented. 3. Average Sale price is not a very good indicator of the health of a market, yet it will be used as a headline to shock. Remember, this tax will have a very large effect on higher end dwellings in the Vancouver region. When we see a slowing in that sector, the math actually becomes greatly skewed. I suggest you take a step back and remember that for some, math is hard. 4. Median Price Level changes to the Benchmark pricing will tell us more along with time.

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Please comment on some specific anti-aging services at Richmond Cosmetics in Ironwood Medical Clinic?

Dr. Manoj Singhal is the Medical Director and Cosmetic Specialist and oversees all of the clinic’s procedures. Forehead wrinkles, frown lines and laugh lines or crow’s feet are treated with neuromodulators such as Botox or Dysport which relaxes muscles to soften the wrinkles that start with aging. This leaves a smoother and younger appearance.

Like other professional services (legal, dental, medical) the costs depend on the services, merchandise and final disposition method that the family chooses.

Each service planned is as unique as the family that makes the arrangements. The same can be said for cemetery products. There are many variables and options that the family can chose from. Only when all options are presented, can a cost be determined.

The internet is changing every industry, the Real Estate industry is resisting change..but change is here. Sites like realtor.ca are enabling buyers to search for homes using detailed criteria at their own convenience, allowing them to select exactly which properties they wish to see and buy. The Realtor’s® role in searching for homes has been greatly reduced. Realtors® have lost control on which properties get shown. Pre-internet, only REALTORS® had access to all the listings and this information was fiercely protected. In fact it was a very serious breach of the Real Estate Board rules to make MLS catalogues available to the public.

THE BUYER IS NOT CONCERNED WITH HOW MUCH COMMISSION YOU ARE PAYING!

I suspect we will all be much wiser and know where the market is headed over the next 45 days.

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Many people have been familiar with Botox for many years. Dermatological fillers have been a game changer in anti-aging procedures. For many it all starts in the cheeks with refilling the lost volume creating higher cheek bones which improves facial attractiveness. We use other fillers to lessen the bags under the eyes and allow for a more refreshed youthful appearance. Other common areas are the lateral mouth and “marionette lines” to allow for a more refreshed and youthful appearance. We use filler to enhance the chin especially if there are deficiencies with lost volume. We use Belkyra for permanent treatment of the double chin. We won’t be satisfied unless our client is satisfied. We believe that looking good is great and then feeling good is absolutely priceless. It is exciting to see the added bounce in the steps of satisfied clients. Please see our website at www.IronwoodMedicalClinic.com For a safe, non-surgical and natural cosmetic enhancement, it is vital to seek out an experienced physician with an aesthetic vision. This will bring out your best features and allow you to look and feel your best. Please call or email us for a FREE consultation.

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here’s a disconnect in Judy Nakagawa’s family history, one she hopes her abstract sculptures will help bridge when they go on display at Britannia Heritage Shipyards starting this Saturday (Oct. 8) in a show called A Steveston Beginning: Remembering My Mother. Nakagawa’s mother, Susie (Tsuyako) Nagakawa, was born in Steveston and lived along the waterfront near the historical site. She passed away five years ago at the age of 91. The ties with the historic fishing village were broken when her mother’s family decided to settle in the Interior during the Second World War. While they were never interned, like many other Japanese-Canadians, when they returned to the Lower Mainland after the war, they opted to set down roots in Vancouver, leaving Judy without much information about her mom’s early life. It took a chance walk along the Steveston waterfront at Britannia with her brother a number of years ago to broach the subject and inspire Judy to create a set of works to help fill in some of the gaps. “My brother told me that mom was born in the area,” Judy recalled as she visited Britannia on Monday morning. “I knew she was born in Steveston, but didn’t know it was right here. “Her dad had a fishing boat and she worked in the canneries. But I had never walked along there before.” When she did, Judy got a strong sense of what the community must have

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n Sculptor Judy Nakagawa, with her daughter’s family in the background, will be showing her work that recalls her mother’s early life in Steveston at the Murakami Boat Works building at Britannia Heritage Shipyards. Photo by Philip Raphael/Richmond News

For years after that stroll with her brother, Judy felt she should do something about reconnecting with Steveston, but didn’t know exactly how or what to do. Finally, she approached management at the shipyards and filled out a proposal for displaying her sculptures that spoke to her mother’s life. “It took me a little while to get up the nerve to approach the site about a showing. But it just felt right.” The proposal was accepted and, “Now, I had to do something,” she quipped, adding the show has a total of five pieces that will be displayed in the Murakami Boatworks building. Judy received her training at the Corcoran School of Art + Design in Washington, DC, where she was awarded the 2002 Berthold Schmutzhart Award for excellence in sculpture. Her work has been exhibited in Washington DC and Vancouver, in gallery shows and as theatrical backdrops, and is on permanent display at the JapaneseCanadian National Museum in Burnaby. “I work with wire and paper and I have some old books written in Japanese and English,” Judy said. n Some of the pieces in the showing, called A Steveston Be“So, I started working ginning: Remembering My Mother, features pages taken from an old English-Japanese dictionary Photo submitted those papers and the pieces sort of emerged with the material.” been like for her mother, thanks to the One piece was created 20 years ago numerous preserved buildings on the and characterizes three generations in Britannia site. “It seems that the way they’ve restored her family. “It’s three boxes and one box is for the houses, you get a good sense of my grandfather’s generation who came how the people used to live. And the to Canada. The next is my mother’s area has just such a strong personalgeneration. And the third is my generaity it transported me back in time a tion,” Judy said. little. Then I thought of my mother as The others feature large, suspended a young, inquisitive girl,” she said. “It’s sculptures that incorporate wire and pretty amazing how I had a completely paper taken from a vintage Englishdifferent sense of my mother growing Japanese dictionary. up. She spoke very little about her early “That (using a dictionary) was how life.”

you learned English,” Judy said. “And that was a big deal when you lived in a place like this. It was your gateway to the larger culture.” Another piece is called Learning to be English, which gives some specific insight to her mother’s life when they moved away from Steveston. “During the war, my mother found work as a house girl for an Englishspeaking Canadian family who had a lot of English products in their house,” she said. “My mother saved the labels from those products, and I found them shortly after she passed away. I wanted to do something with them because they were products my mother would never have seen otherwise.” In possibly the most personal sculpture, called Neural Navigation, Judy used a fishing net made from hemp and wire which has roughly 1,000 knots tied into it. Each knot in the net represents a neural connection her mother had, but could not respond to as she grew older and her ability to speak slipped away. “It represents her final days in a nursing home,” she said. “She was a very articulate person, but she lost a lot of that ability. And I wanted to acknowledge that I knew there was a lot more going on than she could convey. “That piece represents a way I could cope with her withdrawal from life.” The show has also provided a way of properly grieving her mother’s passing, something Judy said she felt she hadn’t done properly. “My daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer, so I was in Ottawa when my mother died, which was just wrenching for me because I didn’t expect her to pass away,” she said. “Then, a couple of months later, I had a stroke. So, that whole time was a real swirl. And a couple of years ago, I thought that I never really properly grieved her death. So, that was another reason I really felt I wanted to do something. And it gave me closure.” A Steveston Beginning: Remembering My Mother runs Oct. 8 – 30 on Sundays and Saturdays only, from 12 – 5 p.m. at Britannia Heritage Shipyards (5180 Westwater Drive).

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Riding along with the CN Police The News takes a back seat as 'railway cops' snare drivers at notorious crossing ALANCAMPBELL Staff Reporter

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iscreetly parked about 40 yards away from one of Richmond’s worst railway/ road crossings, CN Police’s Insp. Dan Ritchie had just started explaining why this particular spot was notorious for bad driving when he spotted his “first customer” of the day. A white, Mitsubishi Lancer — ironically with a “baby in car” bumper sticker — sailed north through the rail crossing on No. 5 Road, a few hundred yards north of Bridgeport Road, without even a suggestion of the driver stopping, as per the warning signs. Within a few seconds, Ritchie, with CN Police Sgt. Andrew Spanos riding shotgun and the Richmond News observing from the rear passenger seat, had shifted his unmarked SUV sharply from the stake-out position, out onto No. 5 Road before pulling the Lancer into a nearby commercial parking lot. After issuing the driver a $109 ticket for failing to stop at a railway crossing, Spanos came back to the car. “He was silent,” Spanos said of the driver’s reaction to what had just happened. “Trains have the right of way,” Ritchie chipped in.

“If they’re not paying attention, people will drive right into the train; it’s happened before. “The train is usually travelling at around five kilometres per hour and sounding its horn, it’s almost impossible not to see it; but they still run right into the side of it. It’s incredible.”

ast Wednesday, officers from the federallyrun CN Police Service, including Ritchie and Spanos, teamed up for the first time with fellow law enforcement agencies to execute the inaugural Canada-USA Rail Crossing Enforcement Day. Richmond was chosen, in part, as a focus

for the day due to a recent rise in reports of near misses with trains from drivers and pedestrians failing to adhere to the safety warnings from signs, barriers and flashing lights. And the reason the crossing on No. 5 Road near Vulcan Way was picked was obvious within 10 minutes of The News’ ride-along with the CN officers. Not 30 seconds after we had “hidden” ourselves back into our spot behind a dumpster, another offender, a green minivan sped south past us, again, apparently caring not a jot about the stop signs at the crossing. Off we went again, hastily in “pursuit,” before he was eventually pulled over a quarter a mile or so east on Vulcan Way. The driver initially told Spanos that he “stopped and looked both ways.” Moments later, however, the man — a delivery driver — confessed to the The News that he “saw the stop sign, but I was in a rush.” Asked if he’d do the same thing again tomorrow, he laughed and said, “I won’t do it again.” And no less than a minute after returning to the “hide-out,” a man driving north on No. 5 Road in an older, BMW 3 Series whipped past us so fast that he achieved “flight” over the crossing. After zipping, safely I should add, back out onto No. 5 Road, the “pilot” of the BMW was pulled over about a half kilometre away on River Road before Spanos was once more treated to the trite claim that he stopped and looked both ways. Once told that he “got air” over the crossing, said driver then admitted he didn’t stop because he was late for work. As his ticket was being written, a member of the public approached our vehicle to tell us he twice almost got rear-ended moments earlier by the BMW driver. “Thanks for letting us know,” Ritchie told the man. “We got him now, he won’t be doing that again today.” It’s difficult for officers such as Ritchie and Spanos — whose jurisdiction stretches to 500 metres from any crossing — to quantify how many lives they may have potentially saved by catching people, whether drivers or pedestrians, disregarding safety at rail crossings. “It’s hard to judge,” said Ritchie, who’s been doing the job for 40 years and is preparing to retire. “We’ve stopped many people who were in a very emotional state and they don’t even know they’ve went through a crossing.

n As part of the first-ever Canada/USA Railway Crossing Enforcement Day, Insp. Dan Ritchie (above left) and Sgt. Andrew Spanos, of the CN Police, targeted the crossing on No. 5 Road near Vulcan Way last week to catch drivers ignoring the stop signs. Below, clockwise from left, Spanos writes a ticket for a ‘baby in car’ driver who sped through the crossing; a driver who ‘took flight’ over the crossing earns a $109 fine; Spanos and Ritchie wait for their next ‘customer.’ Photos by Alan Campbell/Richmond News

“Who knows what could have happened to those people if we hadn’t been there. “What many people don’t seem to realize is, as soon as the lights are active, you have to stop. I’ve seen some people actually driving around the gates, it’s unbelievable.”

n one day alone, the CN Police — which only boasts a complement of 95 officers operating across Canada and in 15 U.S. states — along with the Richmond RCMP caught and ticketed 78 violators in Richmond. Across Canada and the U.S., a total of 288 violators were charged with various sections

Richmond, said Ritchie, is “one of our busiest for crossing-related incidents.” “Inattentive driving, I’ve lost count of the amount of people who’ve driven right into the signal masts and into trains,” added Ritchie, noting that, thankfully, there hasn’t been a fatality in Richmond for a “long, long time.” “Around here during the Friday evening night market is the worst; it’s a nightmare. “We keep track of every accident and incident and where they’re sourced. That way, we’re able to send our people to where the problems are. “Richmond was a huge problem for many years, but then we saturated the city and, for a time, we didn’t have a single incident.” A few months ago, however, Ritchie said another mini-surge was noticed in incidents in Richmond; stemming mainly from reports from the likes of train drivers and railway workers. “We really need the help of our partner agencies (such as the RCMP), because we just can’t cover all the ground; we really need them to be the first responders,” added Spanos.

of provincial and state traffic laws. In B.C. this year, more than 2,000 violation tickets have been issued, 600 of which were pedestrians.

nd if you thought for a second that CN officers such as Ritchie and Spanos are only looking out for drivers failing to stop at railway crossing, you’d be wrong. Ritchie is a qualified drug recognition expert, while Spanos is a qualified impaired driving technician. Both, as with all their CN Police colleagues, are trained out of the Ontario Police College. “We may be pulling people over for the stopping offence, but our job doesn’t stop there, we have to be prepared to deal with whatever is presented to us,” said Spanos. “If it turns out to be a prohibited driver, we have to deal with that on the spot; we have a responsibility for public safety.”

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ongtime Richmond umpire Tom Bell is part of the 2016 induction class for the Softball Canada Hall of Fame. Bell was one of the biggest contributors to Softball BC’s strong umpiring program, leading the way for a number of umpires to develop and progress as working officials on the field and administrators off the field. He worked a total of five Canadian Championships, including the 1979 and 1984 Junior Men’s, 1982 Men’s, 1988 Women’s in Fast Pitch and 1992 Men’s Slo-Pitch Championships. He attained his ISF Certification in 1988 and worked the 1991 Pan American Games in Havana, Cuba. Though he had an impressive career on the diamond, Bell was even more active in developing umpires on the administrative side, serving as Softball BC’s Umpire-inChief from 1981 to 1989 before spending another two years as a Deputy

n Defending Richmond Senior Girls Volleyball League champion McRoberts Strikers are off to a perfect start out of the gate, including a straight set win over the Richmond Colts on Sept. 28. City league play will continue until early November, when teams head to their respective tiers for playoffs. Photo by Mark Booth/Richmond News

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Umpire-in-Chief on Softball Canada’s Officiating Development Committee in 1990 and 1991. During that time, he ran an umpire’s school in 1990 to develop Softball Australia’s officiating program, and used that experience to author and run Softball Canada’s Umpire Schools as head clinician. Bell passed away on Sept. 27, 2014 at the age of 79 and is survived by his wife Christine and daughter Maggie. He was also inducted into the Softball B.C. Hall of Fame back in 2002. He is joined into the 2016 Softball Canada Hall of Fame class by Robb Andison (Builder – Yukon), Mike Hornak (Official — British Columbia), Dennis Milligan (Builder – Alberta) and Harvey Stevenson (Athlete — British Columbia). The ceremony will take place at Softball Canada’s AGM Nov. 10-12 in Whitehorse.